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1960 3 Wheel Hot Rod?????

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by split51, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. split51
    Joined: Nov 26, 2005
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    from guthrie ok

    I was actually thinking a Mazda rotary for this T2000.

    What is the overall length of the Daihatsu'
     
  2. 2manytoys
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    Theres a guy in Kansas City that has one. He's looking for parts but the're so hard to find. I know of a guy in Visalia Ca. that has some bodies but I can no longer get a hold of him. He sent the pics but moved from his job where I had his email.
     

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  3. split51
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    So the cabs of those Daihatsu' completely unbolt like the Mazda cab?
     
  4. 2manytoys
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    <TABLE height=342 width=620 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD align=left>Model: Trimobile</TD><TD align=left>Motor: Daihatsu 2/str.</TD><TD align=left>Body: Steel</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Years Built: 1955 - 1975</TD><TD align=left>No. Cylinders: 1</TD><TD align=left>Chassis: Steel</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>No. Produced: </TD><TD align=left>Displacement: 305 cc</TD><TD align=left>Suspension Fr.Coil</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>No. Surviving: </TD><TD align=left>Horsepower: 12</TD><TD align=left>Suspension R. Coil</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Length: 2970 mm</TD><TD align=left>Gearbox: 3 + rev</TD><TD align=left>Steering:Rack </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Width: 1295 mm</TD><TD align=left>Starter: Dynastart</TD><TD align=left>Brakes: Hydraulic</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Weight: 415 kg</TD><TD align=left>Electrics: 12 v</TD><TD align=left>3 Wheels: 5.00 x 9"</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Interior: Bench</TD><TD align=left>Ignition: Coil</TD><TD align=left>Top Speed: 65 kph</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
     
  5. 2manytoys
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    Yes. They have a drivetrain that looks just like and american rear wheel drive car. Miniture clutch, bellhousing, the three speed trans is about the size of you two fists put together, u joints, and a miniture differential.
     
  6. 2manytoys
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    Most of the Trimobiles were shipped to Ca so they show up here every so often. Mine was originally a S.F. airport vehicle.
     
  7. split51
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    LOL, I am gonna have to find one of those to look at in person. My Isetta is rated at 13hp, hard to imagine that those things were built for work trucks........
     
  8. 2manytoys
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    Where is your engine located. Mine is in the center front floor right next to the gas pedal.
     
  9. split51
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    In the Isetta, it is located behind the seat, on the right side of the car.
    On the T2000, its mounted under the seat laying at an angle like a slant six.

    [​IMG]
     
  10. 2manytoys
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    Leland built these trucks. (Scammell) Customize with a dually rear end and Alcoa wheels, pull the 2.8L and go with a 350.
     

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  11. buford26
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    Assuming that when Mazda says a 2 ton truck they mean a 2 ton payload capacity:

    Rice bulk density = 45 lb/ft^3

    2 tons * 2000 lbs = 4000 pound capacity

    4000 lb / 45 lb/ft^3 = 88.9 ft^3 of rice

    using the given bed length and width of 8'L and 5.5'W, calculate load height:

    L * W * H = 88.9 ft^3

    8 * 5.5 * H = 88.9

    solving for H gives H = 2.02 feet

    So a 4000 lb load of rice would take up 88.9 ft^3 with a load dimension of 8'L x 5.5'W x 2.02' H.
     
  12. jangleguy
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    Excuse me. Pardon me, gentlemen... But Split51, is that a Terraplane coupe sitting behind your Isetta in the photo? Your tastes are eclectic, my friend. In fact, all of you guys are quite twisted. Not as bad as me, but you're still pretty sick puppies...
    As you were........
     
  13. jangleguy
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    PS: I'm no math whiz, but... If one 500" Caddy = 172 bags of rice, then that little truck can handle at least two 500" Caddies, using the stock frame. That means there's strength left over to carry a three stage nitrous system, using two 20 lb bottles! You guys are really on to something here......
     
  14. 51 mercules
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    I saw this at the Autorama.
     

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  15. 2manytoys
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    jangeguy - Didn't one of your members have a wild morris minor a few year ago. Used to see it on the net all the time.
     
  16. 1320stang
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    Split51, the last Mazda I remember you having was called "Slimer", you sliming this one too?!?
     
  17. split51
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    Good eye Jangles, Yes that is a 35 Terraplane coupe. doors and decklid are in my attic
     
  18. jangleguy
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    Um, well, uh, that weird little clown car is, uh... mine. Still got it. Thought I was King of Weird little Cars, until my cousin got a Dipshitzu 3-wheel pickup, like you guys all have. I guess none of us are so unique now, huh?
    For my next trick, I'm buildin' a deuce roadster! Not really...
     
  19. split51
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    Wow 1320, thats goin' back a few years....:eek:
    late 80s

    That style went out w/ the mullet though........:D
    [​IMG]
     
  20. 2manytoys
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    I have 2 Morris sedans and a woodie... all serious project cars.
     
  21. 1320stang
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    DAYUMM!! I didn't know if you were gonna take the bait or not, LOL!!!

    You still have your mullet?!?

    I don't have any pics of my old junk (NDAWEDS).
     
  22. split51
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    LOL, got rid of the truck and the mullet!!!!!!!!!....lol
     
  23. Yes the OG Mazda is long gone, one of the few to leave his stables, but it was to normal for his evolving taste of uh, uniqueness, uh, rare cars, yeah, thats it, rare cars!
     
  24. Orange Crate
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    NOW, where can I buy one of these jewels????????
     
  25. split51
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    Oldguard, Is that your new term for ..........Junk? :rolleyes: LOL
     
  26. Yeah, thats the ticket! rare cars! yeah! thats the ticket! I already feel better about my "collection" of rare cars..........
     
  27. yoyodyne
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    More?
     

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  28. ilovemy62
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    It has to be one of the coolest things i've ever seen!
     
  29. Nads
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    I bet it corners real good.
     
  30. how the hell do you guys register these damn things???
     

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