Let's Talk Cyclecars

I've been lurking on this site for some time now. Always been into motored and pedaled things, so naturally gravitated to cycle cars. I've built a couple of motor bikes but I really want to build a cycle car. I'll be registering this for the street as a "modified" motorcycle. It will be a three wheel version of Tim Gunn's GN Grafton. That's the plan, at least. It will have wood frame members (ash or oak), motorcycle 21" front wheels and a 17" rear. I'll be using a Honda SL125 motorcycle as a donor, so will use that engine for power. I have to work out the jackshaft arrangement. I've assembled many of the parts already and will start with a fir frame to begin with, then once all the brackets and suspension points are figured, transferred to a more proper hardwood timber frame.

 

fabulous!

 

Cool beans, and welcome.

 

Welcome from the Antipodes. Sounds like you've got a great start to your project.

 

Sounds like a great plan, share some pics when you get a chance. Speaking of pics....Ade, you holding out on us?

 

1919 Bedelia BD2 . Vintage Revival pic.

 

Sorry guys , there will be pics this weekend , just been fitting the cross members and gussets before , the big glueing up day , possibly tomorrow ,

 

G.L. pic from Loton Park , 9-15-2012. 3285 cc Frazer Nash

 

G.L. pic from Loton Park,9-15-2012 . 1496cc Frazer Nash. I don't think that these cars looked this good new!

 

One more Graham Little pic from Loton Park...

 

I wonder where the rest of this Morgan went?

 

The jappic chassis has left the garage here it is with mock up spring and radius arm mounts currently make from 3 mm mdf
http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=7991785362

It's back on the build table to start mock up engine gearbox and pedals etc
Not that there will be Many pedals current thought is hand throttle
Hand brake lever and foot clutch

 

Fine work...

 

That is some impressive workmanship..!

 

Very fine Amilcar child's pedal car.

 

Austin Seven

 

First Ade showed his Chater Lea resurrection and Japic recreation,Now another Brit,Martin Shelley is resurrecting this 1922 Eric Longdon. Image via www.PreWarCar.com . More images can be found by google search of Eric Longdon.

 

That tends to happen when you use the chassis tubes for the exhaust, as Morgan did in the early days----


Herb

 

How about a Harley Davidson five wheeler...

 

GN resting peacefully.G.L. pic

 

Not sure if I have added these links here this is the first time the chater lea ran after almost 50 years dormant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUh5xwzXs9E&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Check out this video on YouTube:This is the first run up the hill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPyryXSEs5Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

Ade,your Chater Lea makes some great sounds!

 

The joy of straight through exhausts

 

Looks like the wheels are a little light!

 

To me it looks like tha axle is too weak not sure if the rope around the bonnet and tied to the axle is going to help much either but it looks fun and that the main thing

 

G.L. pic. This is a great image showing the timing flag on the front of the car and the timing light as well.

 

Not quite a cycle car but I thought you gents would enjoy it anyway.We have a detailed post up on The Old Motor about the early Cameron and believe this may have been one of the companies first racing cars. Stop by and check out the post we have up on this very interesting car with walking-beam valve gear.

 

It doesn't get any more basic as that Cameron car love the brake , little plate on a lever that rubs on the tyre ,

 

Very interesting cyclecar chassis for sale on prewar car

http://www.prewarcar.com/index.php?option=com_caradvert&view=ad&section_id=3&id=72228&Itemid=433