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    A DIY'ers Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike
    A DIY'ers Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike
    A DIY'ers Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike
    Ebook220 pages48 minutes

    A DIY'ers Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike

    By Phil Parry

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    This extensive guide is based upon the first hand experience of Phil Parry in converting a 1971 1600cc VW Beetle into a magnificent trike. A DIY'ers Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike shows step by step procedures supported by hi resolution photographs and easy to follow instructions with a selection of diagrams. It is assumed that anyone attempting a project like the one described herein, has a reasonable understanding of mechanics and owns or has access to a range of basic tools and the ability to use them safely and efficiently.

     

    Disclaimer:

    All ideas, modifications and views shown or expressed in this document are entirely personal. All data contained in this document is offered for information purposes only. The use of this information and how it is applied cannot be controlled, supervised or monitored, thus the originator of this information accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or suffering (personal or property) as a result (direct or indirect) in regard to the information offered within this document. It is strongly advised that professional opinions and services by suitably qualified personnel should be employed where possible.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPhil Parry
    Release dateOct 4, 2024
    ISBN9798227938855
    A DIY'ers Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike

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      A DIY'ers Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike - Phil Parry

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      NOTES

      It is assumed that anyone attempting a project like the one described herein, has a reasonable

      understanding of mechanics and owns or has access to a range of basic tools and the ability to use them

      safely and efficiently. This guide is based upon the personal experience of Phil Parry in converting a

      1971 VW Beetle into a trike that meets Australian Design Regulations with an engine capacity of 1600cc.

      DISCLAIMER

      All ideas, modifications and views shown or expressed in this document are entirely personal.

      All data contained in this document is offered for information purposes only. The use of this information

      and how it is applied cannot be controlled, supervised or monitored, thus the originator of this

      information accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or suffering (personal or property) as a result

      (direct or indirect) in regard to the information offered within this document. It is strongly advised that

      professional opinions and services by suitably qualified personnel should be employed where possible.

      COPYRIGHT

      All information, designs and images shown on this CD belong to and remain the property of Phil Parry

      ©ParryArt and can not be duplicated, copied or transmitted in any form without the prior written consent of

      the owner. Permission is however granted for the original purchaser to make a hard copy for personal use.

      eg workshop copy. It is an offence to use any designs and/ or images (or part thereof) supplied herein to

      derive financial gain. The information supplied is intended for use by the original purchaser only.

      ALL design information contained within 'A Freakin’ Serious Guide to Building a VW Trike' remains the

      private property of its owner, Phil Parry and ©ParryArt , and is sold for the PERSONAL

      only

      USE

      by the sole

      initial purchaser of this product and limits the original purchaser to building 1

      trike based on the design data

      herein.

      If more than 1 trike is to be built using the design information supplied herewith, permission in writing must

      be first sought and given by the owner, Phil Parry of ©ParryArt .

      This information may not be resold, leant, reproduced (except for 1 hard copy for use by the sole initial

      purchaser), or distributed electronically or mechanically without the prior written consent by the owner Phil

      Parry and ©ParryArt.

      Any breach of these regulations will be considered an infringement upon International Copyright and

      Intellectual Property and will be challenged in a Court of Law accordingly.

      ©Phil Parry 2023

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      INDEX

      Page

      Title

      3

      Sub-section removal

      4

      Frame Construction

      11

      Front-end Construction

      13

      Brake conversion, Drum to Disc

      17

      Brake & Clutch, Hanging Pedal Assembly

      19

      Brakes, Hydraulics

      21

      Making the Plug & Mold for the Rear Fender/Mudguard - Basic Style 25

      Making the Mold & mold for the Rear Fender/Mudguard - Advanced Style 27

      Making the Front Fender/Mudguard

      28

      Fitting the Fenders/Mudguards - Rigid Style

      30

      Fitting the Fenders/Mudguards - Independent Style

      31

      Making the Body Panel

      32

      How to Use Fibreglass

      35

      Tips on Rebuilding a VW 1600 Engine

      38

      Tune-up & Troubleshooting

      39

      Overhauling 34PICT/3 Carburettor

      43

      Gearbox

      44

      Supplementary Attachments

      45

      Wiring

      47

      Plans

      61

      Specifications

      62

      Basic Tools

      ©Phil Parry 2023

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      SUB-SECTION REMOVAL

      The first stage in the process known as the ‘Big Cut' is to remove the sub-section from the 'donor' VW.

      This is the view from inside the body shell after the ‘Big Cut’.

      The sub-section after removal.

      Note the engine has been removed for ease of operation.

      The ‘Big Cut’ viewed from underneath

      The sub-section now needs to be unbolted at these points

      Another view of the complete sub-section. Here it has been sandblasted to remove all traces of dirt and grease.

      Rear view of the complete sub-section and gearbox assembly.

      The gearbox and drive axles have been removed along with the brake hydraulic lines, fuel line, clutch cable tube and any other unnecessary hardware.

      ©Phil Parry 2023

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      FRAME CONSTRUCTION

      FYI Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) sub-sections

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