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V twin from a Honda GL 500 (Silverwing). Not overly popular bikes …… but make GREAT 3 wheelers!
There is a good program on utube. “How it’s Made” that shows the Morgan 3 wheeler being built.
A decked out 3 wheeler goes for $75,000. That’s why I had to build one ….. Or 2 or 3.I have had a lot of comments made when I drive up in a TD replica ….. But nothing like the 3 wheeler!
I plan to do a book on how to build your own 3 wheeler if there is enough interest .
Engine is a Honda CX500 V twin. Ahead of it’s time , it lends itself to the 3 wheeler nicely. I use the rear end to propel
The machine.
Have a second one started ….. Oh what fun to drive!I am a builder …… I will sell the truck in the near future to fund the next project. I have a crazy need to build cars that I can not keep for storage reasons. If you can’t store it inside……you don’t need to keep it.
I have recently been working on Morgan 3 wheel replicas that are Honda powered. I plan to peruse that avenue in the future.
attached is my first attempt.I think you misunderstood, I do not plan to use the top …… I plan to sell it and the side curtains …..do you or anyone you know need them?
Yes , all MGB running works. Get it worked on at any BMC shop using Moss Motors parts.
I like to take old British cars and recycle them into something cool and useful. The kit car bodies lend themselves
To being made into some totally new.Sent pictures to Moss ……. Haven’t heard anything yet. I bet that being a kit car based truck they will decline a story.
Yes , the Moss Motors TD Pickup was my inspriation …… matter of fact it is now lettered for Moss Motors as I own a small Sign company!
A bit far to go for a MGB …… here in the south , there seems to still be plenty around …… with “not so much rust”.
Thanks,
JimThanks for the offer, I already have a71 MGB to work from. I have friends that might be interested . I am in central NC, where is the car?
Jim
Just used some 2″ x 3″ box tubing to build frame. Just looked at how original was built. You will have to extend a MG Midget 14″ to work on the TD body. mGB will have to extend 9″ to work. I have a TR6 in the shop now, so it will be a while on the nextTD!
Dash came with kit …….. this was an older (30) years ago kit …… “We don’t need no stinking door habdles on the out side” MGA’s didn’t have them ….. so I elected not to put then on. Keeps it looking smooth on the out side.
A few more pics!As before, MG Midget running works. Home made windshield frame. Triumph TR# hood hindges. TD gas tank & headlight brackets.
Engine , tranny & rear end are from 1971 MG Midget. Just had to build a frame. Midget engine is plenty to tool around the back roads here in central NC.
MGB would be closer to the real TD engine. Learned a lot from this build ……. next one should be a lot quicker. By the way, I sold this car to a couple as a birthday present!
Thanks for the kind words!
Jim
Next project is waiting in the wings …….. hope to use MGB power this time. Thanks for the comments!
Jim
Progress update on Mystery VA T car…….. windscreen frame is made from aluminum chanel (cost me $5) got it at a local metalworking shop. Lucky to find real TD gas-tank in British Car Club Newsletter! Getting close to paint prep!
I still have a lot of unused parts (fiberglass) & a Top (New in bag) …… give me a call.
Jim 336-953-6459
