Subaru 360 Van Resto-Mod w/Sport Bike Power???....maybe

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Think it’ll be ready for Cruisin’?

Pete Gossett said:

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Think it’ll be ready for Cruisin’?

I would like to say yes but I am sure the answer is no.  I still plan on going. Probably with with the VW rat rod truck

I'd like to attend your seminar on the topic of avoiding analysis paralysis. Thank you.

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Awesome!

Upper coilover mounts. These will be tied into the cage for extra strength.

Chain diff is done! The flexplate for the electric reverse is from a late model Taurus.

Ben_Modified said:

Chain diff is done! The flexplate for the electric reverse is from a late model Taurus.

 

What is that diff setup?

mke said:

Ben_Modified said:

Chain diff is done! The flexplate for the electric reverse is from a late model Taurus.

 

What is that diff setup?

The internals from a VW bug trans with sealed bearings and a Hayabusa sprocket

Bending up some tubing

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Are you guys going to evacuate ahead of Dorian?

Pete Gossett said:

In reply to Ben_Modified :

Are you guys going to evacuate ahead of Dorian?

We are hoping not to.  We just have to wait and see.

Making good progress on the rear bracing which connect to the engine mounting and diff mounts

The Hayabusa engine is in position. Started on the mounts today!

Uh oh..

I love how much you love these little trucks and oddball vans. And the small dogs too.

Serious question- could this van wheelie when it runs? I doubt you WANT it to, but... could it?

GIRTHQUAKE said:

I love how much you love these little trucks and oddball vans. And the small dogs too.

Serious question- could this van wheelie when it runs? I doubt you WANT it to, but... could it?

I wish!!

No, I do not think so 

Engine mounts are coming together

Not a turbo. Variable exhaust valve just for fun. Will be hidden by the muffler

Here is the chain diff held in place with some clamps approx. where it will go.

This is the chain/sprocket guard and left bearing support which is clamped in place with wood, screwdrivers etc. There will be a lot more bracing but this is the general idea.

I put a few pieces in place just to make sure that I am leaving enough room for everything to eventually fit.  That is an unused stock muffler from a Buell Lightning which was originally situated under the engine on the stock motorcycle.  It puts the minuscule van size in perspective!

The diff is in. The axles are narrowed and in and ther reverse gear is installed.

This thing is so cool.

slowbird said:

This thing is so cool.

Thanks! Making steady progress on it. Trying to get the electric reverse done this week.

I'm sorry  i stubbed my toe and feel into this(TLDR) .....there is a receiver hitch on this why???......Dude love your nonsense.....and I asked about one year ago how you finally did the the Bianchi reverse.....wink