Title: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on May 27, 2009, 05:53:57 PM I really dont want to do this, but a new project would mean I have to :-\
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on May 27, 2009, 05:56:57 PM VW Trike
This started life as a 1970 type 1 VW Beetle and was modified into a Trike using the original 1600cc Air-Cooled Engine, 4 Speed Gearbox & the Rear Suspension. A new “One Off” chassis was made from 4mm wall mild steel tubing. Dashboard Housing, Rear Mudguards, Side Panels, Fuel Tank, Battery & Tool Boxes are fabricated from 2mm Mild Steel Sheet. Handlebars & Seat bases are “One Off” All the above were designed & fabricated by owner. dont Front Forks & Wheel are from a VF750 Honda Will have 12 months MoT, Taxed 'til 04/10 Yours for only £3250, before I advertise it elsewhere. Call Pete on 07967 269918 Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: tazet on May 28, 2009, 04:51:18 AM Sorry you've decided to sell Pete :'( This is a much loved and well travelled trike that I'm sure it's next owner will be happy with.
Write up of it's build here - http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/Trikespageimages/petes/vw.html Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: Manky Monkey on May 28, 2009, 03:16:14 PM Tis a shame Pete, but if other projects call, something has to go I guess. A nicely built machine. Buy it quick someone.
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: panthershaun on May 30, 2009, 02:57:43 PM gonna be hard to better that one Pete 8)
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on June 01, 2009, 02:08:43 PM mmmmmmm the oldest boy keeps talking of subaru as a donor for next project. it just so happens he works for triton services who tune race/rally subarus, last thing he muttered was something about twin turbos :)
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: panthershaun on June 01, 2009, 06:25:18 PM 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: lunatic on June 04, 2009, 09:09:48 PM mmmmmmm the oldest boy keeps talking of subaru as a donor for next project. it just so happens he works for triton services who tune race/rally subarus, last thing he muttered was something about twin turbos :) A guy dropped in the workshop the other week and said he had a complete 2.0 16v scooby engine and all the bits to go onto a vw setup. Wanted something like 400 quid for the lot. Let me know if ya interested an ill pm you his number.Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: Manky Monkey on June 04, 2009, 09:14:43 PM Our neighbour's V8 Range Rover's just run out of tax & only got a couple of months of tax left. He was told last year it wouldn't pass another test. Might be up for grabs soon.
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on July 04, 2009, 03:02:20 PM mmmmmmm the oldest boy keeps talking of subaru as a donor for next project. it just so happens he works for triton services who tune race/rally subarus, last thing he muttered was something about twin turbos :) A guy dropped in the workshop the other week and said he had a complete 2.0 16v scooby engine and all the bits to go onto a vw setup. Wanted something like 400 quid for the lot. Let me know if ya interested an ill pm you his number.Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on July 04, 2009, 03:04:00 PM just took a man for a test ride on the trike. he is going to sort out insurance, so he could well be back monday. not sure if im doing the right thing :-\
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on July 06, 2009, 10:54:10 AM phew, that was close :) guy said he couldnt have the trike after all. dont worry me as im happy to get out and about on it ;D ;D
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on July 07, 2009, 10:48:33 AM Bugger, just had phonecall about the trike. looks like someone else is coming to look this afternoon. shall I sell it or shant I :-\ Oh dear Im confused :-\ :) I'll just have to wait and see the colour of his money ::) :)
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trev on July 07, 2009, 11:06:54 AM just reluctantly sold my trike but it was nice to have a wedge of cash in my pocket,plus i,ve got my yamaha project to play with.
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on July 07, 2009, 05:36:09 PM boohoohoo :( Ive just sold my trike :-\ Its on its way to its new home in Norton, Stourbridge. 1st time triker riding it home ::) :)
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: Plainy Janie on July 07, 2009, 05:48:06 PM Oh Pete, hope you're ok. BIG hugs are on their way to you now. I'm a bit behind with the conversations, do you have anything else lined up?
Title: Re: VW Trike :( Post by: trikerpete on July 07, 2009, 05:51:55 PM Oh Pete, hope you're ok. BIG hugs are on their way to you now. I'm a bit behind with the conversations, do you have anything else lined up? Not really sure yet Janie. May have to build 2 trikes this time ::) whatever I build must have lightweight engine etc so i can man handle it in/out of workshop. Its a shame the BMW 518i was too big bulky for me to move around. |