Let's Talk Cyclecars

Mike - I think Bob is right on this. There are plenty of folks, myself included, who are intrigued by your build. You and I have traded some correspondence on your build and I have a non-traditional reverse trike in my head I'd like to build if my life ever settles down again.

I will tell you that this is one of the only threads I always read every day (or every log-on). As a moderator, I see a lot of the discussions regarding the disposition of various threads and Bob's correct that this one has never come up. I think it's on the fringe of what this board is about, but it fits this sub-forum very well and is one of the more active threads - all good things.

 

...http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=720448&page=16

 

Senechal SS

 

Bob, Ernie -- I apologize for the way in which I expressed my impression of this thread as it pertains to modern one-off builds. Indeed, they have been presented here and received general acceptance; they tend not to endure very well, however, and this is probably due more to the nature of most builds -- protracted and often done in fits and starts as time and dollar budgets allow. My own "build" could be the poster-car for this condition.

This is one of two or three subscribed HAMB threads -- and my odds-on favorite -- that's read every day, as it has been almost from its beginning. I've found inspiration, insights, and ideas that will be valuable in my project. I'm inching ever closer to a start date for mockup of my RT -- just as soon as there's a vacant table in the shop -- and have looked forward to sharing the build here, on the HAMB, on this thread ever since "Let's Talk Cyclecars" appeared as a thread topic.

Mike

 

The following are pictures of Von Dutch's 1922 Henderson powered Wing.All images are Anthony's.

1922 FACTORY Wing

One of 6

Henderson Deluxe 4 cylinder
Curtis wheels
Winfield carbie
Corbin speedo
Henderson transmission with band brake converter
Dual chain drive W/center splitter transfer
Oil cooler
Mag bump start
Documented faster than 90MPH.
Also appeared in the movie "The Crowd Roars".

Image# 3 shows the Corbin speedo
Image#4 the little button device is the gas pedal.

 

More of Von dutch's 1922 Wing...

 

This thread is the reason I joined HAMB, again. There are other threads I read and enjoy, but this is the main reason. I am building a non-traditional, non HAMB friendly reverse trike but the next RT should fit in. Keep the pictures coming, they are awesome.

 

Stretchmobile, it appears a Moto Guzzi was injured in the building of the one on the right? Good choice.

 

Stretchmobile, what are you using as a transaxle?

 

Here's Dougal,Liz,and "PIGLET" demonstrating some new tyres. www.longstonetyres.co.uk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxx1Zn-NaW8

 

Both cars use Citroen transmissions and front suspension.

Nice builds by the way.

 

Antoinette...cyclecar engine without the propeller.

 

How about this Indian powered car.This one from the Smith & Enander Motorcycle & Bicycle shop in Rockford,Illinois.

 

These aren't my trikes. They are from another forum, but they are beautiful and I wish my work was up to this standard. Here is a link to the build blog: http://peters-pembletons.blogspot.com/ Enjoy it!

 

It triggers the start timer.
Fred V

 

Cool.

 

1927 San Sebastian GP. 2 Salmsons behind the Bug.

 

"Piglet" www.longstonetyres.co.uk

 

Introduction

I discovered this forum a week or so ago and have been lurking here since reading the posts from the beginning. I'm building a JZR 3 wheeler with Guzzi engine. Got it running this summer and now I'm starting the body/interior work. Great fun.

While this one is finishing up I'm thinking about the next project. Cycle car, Model A, MG TD, Model T speedster??!!

 

Welcome to you Fred, I have a Guzzi Ambassador.

 

I recognize you from 3WheelerReplicas, welcome. I've been lurking here for a couple of months also.

 

Isabelle pic...

 

Paris 1928

 

Velorex pedal car,maybe even with electric motor?

 

le Mans 1920

 

1941 DAF prototype

 

I'm seeing a killer body for a comp coupe there.

 

Here's one I found on the internets. It's called a hill climber which seems to be a cyclecar with numbers painted on the side. I like the simple style which I'm trying to incorporate into my project.

 

What a beautiful building. I wonder if it's still standing. Not much slope on the roof.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Palais