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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 8, 2014 2:22:14 GMT -5
Cheesh, even the Old Chopper Guy was born too late for these...Check out the V-Twin-powered trike, (looks like about a 500 cubic-inch V-Twin... LOL!) and that wild, military "Steampunk" tracked snow-scooter with machinegun! These rides would sure turn heads at the local Wally-World! Enjoy!Leo in Texas  how to do a screenshot on a pc
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Post by SylvreKat on Apr 8, 2014 6:48:12 GMT -5
That machine gun might stop folks from left-turning in front of you.
But how does the trike-driver see? Looks like the hump of the hood as well as the engine both block the view.
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Post by phssthpok on Apr 8, 2014 10:02:14 GMT -5
Not as crazy as you might think!   Admittedly the sno-runner is a much smaller unit than the 'tank-cyle', but you can see the evolution of the idea from military application to civilian. Ramp it up in size (larger frame/V-twin) and give it a freewheeling 'front track' with a .30 belt fed MG, and you're pretty much back on track.  |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 8, 2014 21:03:34 GMT -5
That machine gun might stop folks from left-turning in front of you. But how does the trike-driver see? Looks like the hump of the hood as well as the engine both block the view. >'Kat Yeah, that V-twin is more than a little "out of proportion"... LOL! Artistic license I guess. Looks like it's from Godzilla's Harley!
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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 8, 2014 21:05:40 GMT -5
Not as crazy as you might think! Admittedly the sno-runner is a much smaller unit than the 'tank-cyle', but you can see the evolution of the idea from military application to civilian. Ramp it up in size (larger frame/V-twin) and give it a freewheeling 'front track' with a .30 belt fed MG, and you're pretty much back on track. I think THAT would sell today! Same for the Chrysler snow-machine. Neat ideas NEVER get "outdated"... Thanks for posting!Leo |
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Post by urbanmadness on Apr 9, 2014 18:15:28 GMT -5
Not as crazy as you might think! Admittedly the sno-runner is a much smaller unit than the 'tank-cyle', but you can see the evolution of the idea from military application to civilian. Ramp it up in size (larger frame/V-twin) and give it a freewheeling 'front track' with a .30 belt fed MG, and you're pretty much back on track. I think THAT would sell today! Same for the Chrysler snow-machine. Neat ideas NEVER get "outdated"... Thanks for posting!Leo Leo, It is actually a new Morgan....  |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 10, 2014 1:17:15 GMT -5
Urbanmadness,
A new morgan? WOW! I know Morgan has upgraded their little "plus" cars to wooden-subframe super-car status, but I didn't know they were making the 3-wheel cycle car again. It is SO cool! The concept NEVER goes out of style. Way cooler than many other new "toy-car" designs. If I know Morgan however, it will be EXPENSIVE!
But then, so is a "Smart Car"... LOL!
If it's anywhere near affordable, they will be doggone-near irresistible!
Gotta LOVE this one!
Leo
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Post by urbanmadness on Apr 10, 2014 10:23:15 GMT -5
Urbanmadness,
A new morgan? WOW! I know Morgan has upgraded their little "plus" cars to wooden-subframe super-car status, but I didn't know they were making the 3-wheel cycle car again. It is SO cool! The concept NEVER goes out of style. Way cooler than many other new "toy-car" designs. If I know Morgan however, it will be EXPENSIVE!But then, so is a "Smart Car"... LOL!If it's anywhere near affordable, they will be doggone-near irresistible!Gotta LOVE this one! Leo Reasonable it is not... Found a used 2012 model with 1800 miles on it for 55K. Makes a Harley look cheap! Still bueatiful, still a Morgan... Still handmade..... both primitive and elegant at the same time. |
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