FREE: VW powered trike - Perfect basis for smallish art car.

topic posted Fri, February 8, 2008 - 12:08 PM by 
Share/Save/Bookmark
Advertisement
So I picked up this 1970's Volkswagon powered trike with the intent of building out an art car. I've recently come to the realization I just don't have the time or motivation, so I'd like to pass it on to someone to build something cool out of it...

It's one of those funky three wheeled trikes, minus the fiberglass body. it's got what I believe is a 1600 cc Volkswagon engine, tranny and rear portion of the frame welded to a steel front frame which runs up to a set of motorcycle forks. There's lots of good mounting points you could build a platform onto. My original idea was a horse drawn chariot with 2 fire horses in the front surronding the forks and front wheel. You can build whatever you'd like, but I need it gone.

What it needs:
Tires. 2 standard VW rear tires and 1 front motorcycle tire. They're shot and fully rotten.
The engine does turn over with a battery, but it needs to have the coil and pickup wired up. The tranny seems to be in good shape.

This thing sat at a farm for many years ignored, and I started going through it last year but just lost interest. It's not pretty, but it would make an excellent chassis/basis for an art car.

It's located in the santa cruz mountains and will fit in the back of a full size longbed truck if the tailgate's down.

First come, first served. I need the space.
posted by:
Advertisement
Advertisement

Recent topics in "ART CARS!!!!!"

Topic Author Replies Last Post
Art Car Help in San Diego Area Tallin 0 October 20, 2009
Dragonfly Art Car for sale! $1000 Stove 0 September 28, 2009
Art Car for sale! Greg 0 September 21, 2009
Does anyone know Sky Van?? Melanie 0 August 28, 2009