Scratch built Rat Trike of sorts

[Chips_Mahoy]

A guy I know is a big fan of Ford's Model T's and Model A's. He's got a nice collection of them; some original and some in need of restoration. He also likes to create vehicles that he comes up with in his mind. When I stopped by the other day he had this in his shop. I figured this was a good as place as any to post it!

He's not worked on it in awhile so it's become a "shelf". Most of it he's made out of his collection of parts or by hand, but a few parts he had to buy. He's using Model A wooden wheels and tires:


He's using a 2cyl rotary engine from an old railroad motorized service cart:


Model A rear axle:


Nice headlight:

 

[Willg]

This is really cool, post more pics as he progresses

 

[barnbikes]

That is a Fairmont speedster engine. I have had a couple of them. Pretty cool engine if you get really familiar with them. They are 2cyl and have a timer bar and can run either way - no need for reverse.

On the hand in the end they are a heavy smokey 2cyl. engine.

wish him luck for me.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

That is a Fairmont speedster engine. I have had a couple of them. Pretty cool engine if you get really familiar with them. They are 2cyl and have a timer bar and can run either way - no need for reverse.

On the hand in the end they are a heavy smokey 2cyl. engine.

wish him luck for me.

I couldn't remember the name of the engine but thats it. Thanks!

 

[thom]

Wheels are T. A's never used wooden spokes. Interesting project.

 

[barnbikes]

This the beast the engine would have came out of.