Things I've been meaning to do for a long, looong time.

[Christ]

Good point.

[shovel]

I'd go for such a contraption... but definitely would put the wheel farther back to retain the rear seats. No need for the back trunk, unless these cars have dual engines there's room for a trunk up front. Just have to be careful loading it so you don't wind up with spears through your body in a collision.

[Christ]

Originally Posted by shovel

I'd go for such a contraption... but definitely would put the wheel farther back to retain the rear seats. No need for the back trunk, unless these cars have dual engines there's room for a trunk up front. Just have to be careful loading it so you don't wind up with spears through your body in a collision.

They're front engine, still, I'd assume. I believe those are just suspended third wheel designs.

[wagonman76]

With the solid rear axle of the j-bodies, it wouldn't be that hard to build a single rear wheel structure right onto the axle. That's assuming they kept the rear axle.

[Cd]

Nice find ! Where did you find these at Frank ?

[darcane]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

I actually worked up a sled trike conversion on CAD many years ago but my former employer is way too stupid to investigate something like that.

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The Arctic Cat's rear end needs to be much much lower and the rear wheel further back. Needs a windshield too. This thing has gotta be WICKED FAST I think I'd like to do that to a four stroker.

That sled reminded me of two things.

1) You can buy basically the same thing right now: BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster
I've seen a couple driving around.

2) There was recently a converted snowmachine racing at Bonneville. There's a few more pics, including some in the pits, if you poke around on that site.

Combine the two and you'd have a fast, fun, efficient commuter.

-Mike

[botsapper]

Talking about reverse trikes, here's a fun toy for sand jockeys. Low center of gravity, unsinkable heavy-duty Kevlar track & legendary Vmax performance (0-60 @2.8 sec!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJpHnMfYrlQ

[Frank Lee]

Cat actually tried to market such a thing to the military back in the day for desert ops...

[PaleMelanesian]

Saw the first one again, driving past the window at work. It definitely lives in Texas. If it's not the same car, it's a twin.

[shovel]

Originally Posted by Christ

They're front engine, still, I'd assume. I believe those are just suspended third wheel designs.

It'd be a lot cooler if the front engine was omitted entirely and they had a 250cc twist-n-go scooter engine/trans (like from a honda helix?) in back. Gut as much weight as possible and you got a decent city vehicle with almost no maintenance required.

But no A/C :P