Looking for my dads old trike

[Jabbabass]

Hi there I’ve been looking for my dads old trike that he built in the 70’s. He’s from Weymouth Massachusetts. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[rhino 2]

Jayson........Welcome to Trike-Talk......:wave4:

It would really help in your search if you can give us more info....:Shrug:..

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Welcome to the Gang from Western Colorado.

Maybe try a VIN search, there are sites that can do that, or at least I've been told they can.

 

[CrystalPistol]

Welcome!

Good luck.

 

[radismukes]

:welcome: To the Trike Talk Family! FROM SOUTH

Angleton, TX

Howdy Jason!:wave4:

 

[Jabbabass]

I have a picture of it but can’t seem to figure out how to post it.

 

[Jabbabass]

 

[vwbug72501]

Good Luck as this was a commercial kit from early 1972. Here's a picture:



I think I have a copy of this issue squirreled away somewhere. I'll see if I can find it and post more information.

 

[Johnny Mac]

May not be the same, https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/phoenix-ed-roth-vw-trike/6946025653.html

 

[vwbug72501]

That's the kit. NOT Ed Roth! I had one of those bodies back in the 70's. Didn't have the complete kit.

I seem to remember that the whole kit was about $750.00.

Going to move my MC mag collection to the attic this weekend. Will try to find more info. (Move will take longer if I open the boxes .)

 

[vwbug72501]

I haven't found the article yet but did find an ad for the trike kit that I believe your dad used. Hope this helps.

 

[Jabbabass]

That’s totally the kit that he used. Thank you so much for the info. I’m asking my older uncles if they happen to have any pictures of it.

 

[Johnny Mac]

Is there any better/exploded picture of the frame and the bolt-on parts? My dream trike is heading towards this design vs. some other trike designs out there.

JM

 

[vwbug72501]

Is there any better/exploded picture of the frame and the bolt-on parts? My dream trike is heading towards this design vs. some other trike designs out there.

JM

Can't find my old copy of Jan 1972 CC. If I remember correctly there are some good pictures of the frame in the article. This is currently on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Cho...987960?hash=item4d989e3938:g:GyYAAOSw2bddNHqg

Frame was designed for swing arm trans. Really pretty straightforward. 2 main frame rails to support trans and 2 hairpin type trailing arms (ala T bucket hot rods, etc.) to locate the axles. Suspension was handled by coil over shocks. No VW torsion bar assembly/rear frame was used.

 

[DeathBySnuSnu]

Steve is semi retired now, but still does a lot of work, just on his own schedule instead.

He makes retro kits to full chassis. He even bought up several of the old glass molds for the bodies. I dont think he has the body you are asking about, if I remember correctly the ones he has are more Roth style.

Search him up. Wildman Trikes