Let's Talk Cyclecars

Is the chain drive used to facilitate independent suspension under the rules requiring A7 chassis/drivetrain? or is there some other reason?

 

Probably about like a model A. I can't imagine the tall, narrow 7 handled very well but as a special they must have been much better.

 

It's a good way to reduce unsprung weight.

 

I love the mechanical tach on the steering column.

 

I think also the ability to change the gearing would be good especially given the different hill climb courses we have in the uk

 

And I'd love to see a zillion more pix of it. What a crazy-cool looking build! Gary

 

In this installation seems more like a really clever way to get the chassis as low as possible, without the tranny/driveshaft tunnel causing problems with interior space. notice how the chains angle up to the rear axle?

that's about the lowest A7 special I've seen.

 

Bob, someone on another forum is interested in this car. Do you have any more info on it?

 

Never mind, they found more pix and info on where the car is located.
thanks,

 

Where is the info and pictures? I was kind of looking forwards to it.

 

It's on the cyclekart forum:
http://www.cyclekartclub.com/phorum/read.php?2,1655,page=7

 

Anybody know what happened to banjeaux bob? Seems like he fell off the edge of the earth. No posts from him on this thread since 2/11.

 

Last "activity" was 2/25 at 8:54? Maybe cat has his tongue?

 

Frozen typewriter? If it's cold in the upper plains and Canada, can you imagine how folks are holding up in Alaska? Gary

 

Maybe he ran out of de-icing fluid.

 

He was posting on Facebook today.

 

Good to know he's still out there.

 

I ran across this one today that I've not seen here.

 

Re the question in #5469 above, I posted large clear pics of the rare AZA cyclecar in #5214 above (page 261) on 17 January 2014, which I took when I visited the Mahymobile Museum on Leuze, Belgium some years ago. The Mahy brothers Ivan and Ghislain own approx 1100 vehicles which are displayed at the Mahymobiles Museum in Leuze (approx 700) and also at the Autoworld Museum in the Cinquantenaire in the centre of Brussels (about 400 vehicles).

Ivan explained that he thought this was either a unique one-off or a very limited edition vehicle and the de Dion single cylinder engine it uses dates from earlier than the car itself which is circa 1908.

Marticelli

 

Thanks Marticelli. I found the museum and will have to visit the net time I'm over there; looks like a good place to spend a day.

An interesting car and I didn't know but thought it might be a "one off". Lovely design.

 

When I visited the ,museum some years ago, it was only open occasionally but you can make plans by contacting the museum through the website so they can br there by arrangement. You will be assured of a good welcome as they are very much enthusiasts themselves. Certainly an amazing place to see different things from the average.

The collection was started by Mahy pere during the war when he bought an incomplete Model T Ford, and it just snowballed from there. Quite a respponsibility looking after such a large collection!! I have difficulty with a few nice cars and motorcycles, never mind over a thousand.

Have a good trip!

Marticelli

 

I dont know what this one is

 

A baby Spad with training wheels, what else! Gary

 

Lots happening on the Jappic recreation at the moment ,

Wheels are with the wheel builder should be with me in a month ,hope to have a back axle assembled by then ,
Front axle kingpin assemblies are with a friend , he is finishing the fabricated ones I had made a few months ago , he is also making the steering arms ,
I have nearly done the steering column the parts for the outer are done just kneed brazing together inner part needs some machined parts done ,
Engine is off being rebuilt ,,
Front and rear spring seats are off the chassis ageing having a few parts brazed to them then it's blasting painting and back on the chassis for good this time

Latest pics in fliker or check out my Facebook page Jappic recreation

 

Looks a little more like a Tiger Moth

 

The Jappic is looking stunning - love the nose fabrication and the brazing work.
Did you ever find out what that 'unknown V4' was from?

 

I think the owner has sold it now , the general thought was it was a boat engine , nice thing would have green great in a cycle car

 

any thoughts on this as a candidate for a cycle car. Jap motor said to be 500cc standard equipment on an atco lawnmower from the 1930s.

 

I can't see where anyone insulted Banjeaux Bob. Wonder why he hasn't posted. He was on the HAMB the first of the month. I enjoyed all the pictures he posted. Hmmm.

 

I'd like to know if he's ok first of all, then have him back posting daily! Gary