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Old 10-18-2012, 12:27 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ciderbarrel View Post
Just thinking out loud: a VW TDI engine in the back of the trike with a chain going from the axle (transaxle?) to a jackshaft with chain to the rear tire.
Interesting thought. I think I can see what you mean? Build it basically like most reverse trikes, but with the TDI behind the seats instead of a bike engine. Might take some fancy duct work, and plenty of strength in the middle of the chassis, but I can see that possible.


That's what that dash design looks like in an exo-style frame. Every time I play around designing something, it inevitably ends up looking similar to this, with or without exposed frame. The small stick-outs on the front are the width of a VW beam.
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