Give you any ideas?

[Bikeguy Joe]

Wasn't sure where to post this, thought the DIY forum could use it?

From a 1962 Popular Mechanix

 

[deacon]

Now that looks familiar.

 

[comfortableshoes]

looks like a weedwhacker, sounds like a weedwhacker....

Looks like a friction drive build!

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

I could re-scan it and re-post it so it's more clear of a photo. It's a simple pre runner to the bike bug or chicken power type of engine.

I like the uber-simple mount...wonder if it really worked?

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

Maybe only slightly better?

I lost my photo "manipulation" programs in the crash of this summer....

 

[comfortableshoes]

that is the simplest set up I've ever seen. But it doesn't take much to mount one of these little engines. Looks like a straight bar from handlebar to fork with some sort of adjustable mount from there to the engine. Simple and sweet.