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24th May 2017, 23:11
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Has anyone built a 3 wheeler?
Cycle cars fascinate me. When I was about six years old I had a ride in a Morgan Barrelback that must have stuck with me.
Recently, I was given the opportunity to purchase a shaft drive Honda V-Twin
and I'm considering building a BRA style replica.
Has anyone here ever built a three wheeler?
Thoughts..
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25th May 2017, 05:40
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25th May 2017, 05:40
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25th May 2017, 05:41
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Snap!
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25th May 2017, 05:42
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Ha ha great minds and all that
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25th May 2017, 18:22
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I've been all over that build thread before. Thanks guy's.
Here in the USA, 2CV's are hard to find. I'll thinking Honda V-Twin or Harley power. Preferably mated to a VW or Miata gearbox.
Also considering a Fiero or Chevette front suspension. The closest builds that I can find are the old BRA CX3 (Honda) or the JVA with a Harley. Tons of research to do. There was a Pembleton in Daytona owned to a fellow that I spoke to. He indicated that he was afraid to take it in the freeway. I believe he recently sold it. A little more Oomph for me will require a more powerful engine and perhaps a slightly longer wheelbase and front track.
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25th May 2017, 20:05
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Micky1mo has had dealings with them I think ..might be worth a message to him ....Penguin Speedshop were/are doing something similar too ..
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25th May 2017, 20:59
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I shall. Thanks LL!
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3rd June 2017, 20:31
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Have you looked at the BR website?
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3rd June 2017, 21:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dpaz
Have you looked at the BR website?
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BRA CX3 build plans are available, may go for it.
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2nd August 2017, 15:17
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I've been communicating with Penguin Speed Shop on the Buckland.
No recent e-mails answered. I do fancy a Morgan F type replica.
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2nd August 2017, 20:33
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According to a kit car mag Penguin were after selling the Buckland project. A superb 3 wheeler.
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2nd August 2017, 20:42
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I was alerted to that possibility, however, Penguin mentioned to me in my last e-mail that they were looking for an investor. We'll see.
There is a complete unassembled kit in Texas and I may have a go look soon. I believe only one of maybe two in the USA.
Maybe I'll have to do a complete schrtch build.
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2nd August 2017, 20:59
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I would go with the Buckland, at the right price and if you can find a engine.
But the BRA3cx plans would be a good start too. I wouldn't fancy taking any small 3 wheelers on a busy freeway, some low kit cars 7ish can be scary in any British town.
Good luck
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2nd August 2017, 21:08
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Engine & gearbox not a problem. The 1.6 Kent engine was used in many TVR's. Decked, can easily be a 1.3 if desired. I have access to many of these. If I do have to do a scratch build, the bevelbox is the only issue right now.
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3rd August 2017, 10:48
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You could modify a Ford Sierra diff. The Buckland has a chain drive from the diff to the rear wheel. Or use the bevel drive from a shaft drive motor bike. There was a great Steampunk trike in either '100% Bike' or its sister 'Trike' a while back. That had a Virago V twin in line, like in the bike and shaft drive to the rear wheel. That setup in a BRA would look great.
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3rd August 2017, 15:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dpaz
You could modify a Ford Sierra diff. The Buckland has a chain drive from the diff to the rear wheel. Or use the bevel drive from a shaft drive motor bike. There was a great Steampunk trike in either '100% Bike' or its sister 'Trike' a while back. That had a Virago V twin in line, like in the bike and shaft drive to the rear wheel. That setup in a BRA would look great.
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Yes, thinking of a Guzzi or Goldwing rear & diff. With the 4 speed transmission + reverse. Only need to fabricate a driveshaft and appropriate carrier bearings.
Getting there identifying the needed components.
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3rd August 2017, 19:27
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Now you know what you are going to do get on with it and send us pictures. Good luck!
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3rd August 2017, 19:32
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Quote:
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Now you know what you are going to do get on with it and send us pictures. Good luck!
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Not quite ready just yet. At least the bodywork will not be a problem.
Saving pennies for the "Revival" next month. Looking iffy at the moment though.
Was a former GRRC member for many years. Expensive to fly from the USA for events.
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22nd August 2017, 19:09
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molleur Sorry but I have only just noticed this thread.
I think I still have a set of plans and a build manual for the BRA3 or something similar any-way.
I'll try and locate them over the next few days.
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