Here are close ups of how dad keyed the standard hubs. He mentioned the bearing race was so hard he ended up notching it with a chainsaw sharpening bit in a dremel.
I just remembered to easily ride through grass and up hills he had to change the other gearing. The two chains in the rear are to all 22 tooth, the front sprocket is 39 tooth, the rear is a 24. Steep inclines are a workout, but still achievable.
Just talked to dad for more information.
The 3 speed hub has a 22 tooth front mult sprocket crank style cog drilled and screwed to each side of the hub where the spokes used to mount (with modification, front has a larger hole). The diff is two freewheels keyed to the axles and held on with a...
Dad built it himself using an English Wheel and a Bead Roller. I believe he said most of the time was spent forming the seat, which is designed with lumbar support built in.
Sure you can use it. The chain flame was created several years ago, I had a mean looking face in the center where I placed a sprocket for you. Figured better to have it used than never seen at all. PM your email address.
Troy
I agree. I've had ideas and collected parts for years, but never found the time to build them. Currently trying to get a new business started, but hoping the next build off deadline will push me to get something done. :D
Troy
With an automotive background I've often wondered what certain cars would look like as bicycles. I've searched for some time and only found a few, such as the Ferrari.
I came up with this idea to just start picking cars and posting my rendition in hopes of inspiring others to build their...
No real flex, it has the stainless bar bridge across the bottom which took care of the majority. The weak point was where the rear bolts to the frame, extra bracing was put there too.
Thank You!
He's retired, built it for himself to ride while vacationing over the winter. First bike he's built since my bmx race bike in the early 80's. He used to build streetrods.