Velocars and other interesting vehicles.

[RicksRides]

got some of the body put on

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

What is the body covering that you're using?

 

[RicksRides]

1/8th inch fiberglass sheeting

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Well it's certainly looking good

 

[silverbear]

Coming right along, Rick!
SB

 

[wheelbender6]

Looks like Toyota is on board. Only a single seater but looks like fun.
http://www.gizmag.com/toyota-i-road-full-enclosed-tilting-electric-three-wheeler/26498/

 

[Allen_Wrench]

Looks like Toyota is on board. Only a single seater but looks like fun.
http://www.gizmag.com/toyota-i-road-full-enclosed-tilting-electric-three-wheeler/26498/

It must steer from the rear wheel. It doesn't look like the front ones would be able to turn enough, and just leaning alone wouldn't help with really tight turns. Interesting geometry.

 

[RicksRides]

finished the body panels and carpet is on the rear deck lid

 

[Ludwig II]

The Toyota will steer at the front, there's a Piaggio scooter with 2 front wheels, and that doesn't look like much deflection when they turn either.

 

[Ludwig II]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO2_nH0CPZk

 

[GearNut]

The Eggmobile is looking great, RicksRides! Where did you find the fiberglass sheeting?
It looks easy enough to work with and I bet it is more durable than painted canvas.

 

[fasteddy]

The egg is looking fantastic. I can see that as a great run around town vehicle with good carrying capacity and room for two. Bet you have customers looking for one as soon as it hits the street.

Steve.

 

[RicksRides]

The Eggmobile is looking great, RicksRides! Where did you find the fiberglass sheeting?
It looks easy enough to work with and I bet it is more durable than painted canvas.

Thank you. It is real easy to work with. I got it at home depot its FRP used for shower stalls

 

[RicksRides]

The egg is looking fantastic. I can see that as a great run around town vehicle with good carrying capacity and room for two. Bet you have customers looking for one as soon as it hits the street.

Steve.

This one was sold before the frame was even finished

 

[GearNut]

Wow! easy to get too! Does it snap. crackle and pop when you bend it around curves?
I gotta go price some of that stuff!

 

[RicksRides]

Wow! easy to get too! Does it snap. crackle and pop when you bend it around curves?
I gotta go price some of that stuff!

not one crack and I didnt even use a heat gun. even easier with a heat gun. Its $25 a sheet

 

[fasteddy]

Rick,
Not surprised that it sold that fast. Bet you could have an assembly line.

Steve.

 

[RicksRides]

heres a few progress pics. Interior is almost finished, all the lights are functioning the wiper motor is in and working! So just windows and a door.
As a scooter she did 45mph, I got her up to 41mph today.
It handles great till 35mph after that shes a little twitchy, and she doesnt care for that big hill at the end of my road.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

What a brilliant little vehicle. Making these on a semi-production basis wouldn't be a bad thing to do at all.

 

[silverbear]

Boy is that going to turn heads! What a fun little ride and in all weather, too. I'm guessing that 35mph feels a lot faster in the egg than what the speedometer says.
SB