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VW based trike
Andy - August 24th, 2004 at 07:43 AM

Has anyone built and registered a trike in QLD or know anyone who does them?

I am investigating building one, but want to know what's involved before commiting to anything.
I may be able to get a donor type 3 for the rear end, so it won't cost much to build but I have no idea on what's need to get it registered.

Cheers,
Richard


barls - August 24th, 2004 at 12:26 PM

you could try oz trike in taree


BiX - August 24th, 2004 at 01:43 PM

try leons motors in brissy, he does alot of trikes. 3277 7489


Andy - August 24th, 2004 at 11:51 PM

Thanks guy's, I'll check 'em out.


seagull - August 24th, 2004 at 11:57 PM


seagull - August 24th, 2004 at 11:59 PM

One of the rear


Andy - August 25th, 2004 at 12:16 AM

Thanks seagul,
looks very cool. I have seen a few with type 3 motors which look very neat as you can have luggage space above the motor (flat motor).
VW bit's are easy, I just need a front end (not too hard) and what is required leagally to get it registered in QLD before I get too serious.

Cheers,
Richard


seagull - August 25th, 2004 at 12:30 AM

Richard , I have just set one to qld the other week .
you may see it renault * gold 2ltr *

The welding needs to be 1554 P1 for this build , you need an the plans passed adr all so need to be met .
I have plans for them here .

There is some * tricks * to doing them as well , I can share no probs , seagull


seagull - August 25th, 2004 at 01:22 AM

vw 1641 cc twin port


seagull - August 25th, 2004 at 01:25 AM

same frame but subaru ej20


seagull - August 25th, 2004 at 01:27 AM

cooling


Beetle bailey - August 25th, 2004 at 07:36 AM

Looks neat Seagull,

I am currently about to have my carbies reconditioned so that it will run nicely & stop leaking petrol. The auto type 3 is the way to go. So easy to ride especially when you are crippled up with arthritis like I am at the moment

Beetle Bailey


RISKY^VW - August 25th, 2004 at 07:53 PM

what kind of licence do u need for a trike?


seagull - August 26th, 2004 at 12:41 AM

well right now there is a test you do ,then you can ride it on a car lic , I not sure how long this is for will find out .