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[CapriProject]

Well, it's not going to be a good looking as your Capri 'cars'  but this is the general look I think my 3-wheeled project will have. (Subject to constant changes)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4768276231_0b736a6c9f.jpg

(hope the picture shows here)

[CapriTypeR]

I like that!  The front end looks cool.

[CapriProject]

Thanks,
The front 'open mouth' will be simular to the old AC Cobras. The hood will remain stock, I'll just follow the lines (minus the pop-up lights) & loose the bumper stuff. Twin 'side-pipes' share exhaust duties.
The back 'swing-arm' suspension will attach to the stock mounting points of the rear stablizer arms & taper in to support an 8" wide wheel. Coil-over-shocks will be the suspension. The rear wheel/tire will be right behind the stock fuel tank.  Well that's the plan today suject to a dozen changes.

[Gostlrs]

[CapriProject]

I cut & welded 2 stock Capri wheels to make the rear wheel for my 3-wheeler project. Each side of the wheel has a 'face' on which is a disc brake rotor. The rotors hold the 4 bearings (like stock)that will ride on the center axle. (like a regular motorcycle)  The wheel is 9" wide & will have a 245/60/14 tire. It will have both stock brake calipers.  FYI...Here's a link to the picture:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4781761156_85af02cc66_b.jpg

[Gostlrs]

[CapriProject]

Gostlrs...Thanks for posting the actual picture & not just a link (like I did ...I don't know how to attach a picture to my posts) I see where it says "HTML is not enabled" ..... anyway thanks again for posting the picture.
I'm building the rear suspension now so it will be a while before I've got a picture to post.
I figured for you guys this project of mine is like when you drive past a wreck on the road... you don't want to see anyone hurt, but you can't stop from looking anyway.

[CapriTypeR]

To attach a picture, first upload your pics to a photo site (Photobucket.com, etc.). copy and paste the address (URL) of the photo, after clicking on the blue "image" tab under the reply box (where you type the replies).

--Russ

[CapriProject]

Photo posting test:
 

Thanks...

[CapriProject]

Welded the rear swingarm assembly. (In over 100+ degrees today).  Here's a picture of it & the sideways adjustable stabilizer bar. I'll start on the detail points on it tomorrow.  FYI
 

[WickedClown]

well??? i need to see MORE!!!!!!!!!!!  

[CapriProject]

OK, bare with me here... progress has slowed while (needed) business has picked-up. The inner trunk sheetmetal is done, the rear swingarm suspension & wheel (brakes and all) are done, an 'inner-sheetmetal' panel is covering the stock wheel wells (not the out-side finished panel that will blend in with the body), I've only started on forming the mold for the fiberglass rear panel (ugly)...
 
 

[Heavensheros]

that is going to look awesome !!! the 10 annual MACG would make the PERFECT time for first public appearance *WINK *WINK

[CapriProject]

Believe me when I say "You're being too kind!"
The fiberglass & sheetmetal work is the slowest & the 'least-fun' part of this project. It's my planned tail-light setup that I'm looking forward the most to do but I can't until the rear panel is done. The tail-light will be clear plexy over a mirrored 'back-panel' with rows of red LEDs (the full width of the vehicle)& a clear 'defusing' panel (like some floresent fixtures have)to multiply the red 'points-of-lights'. Not being a 5' long normal RED lens will looked real clean & different. (IMHO) I've also finished making the polished 2" stainless steel side exhausts but that doesn't get installed 'till after final paint. Well that's the "up-date" for now.

[WickedClown]

I like this project!! Are you expecting any stability issues?