Ford Quadricycle

[vascon2196]

Additional pictures of the engine mounted and piston assemblies.

 

[vascon2196]

We got the cranks, connecting rods, and pistons assembled. Fixed all clearance issues using a Dremel. We had to grind quite a bit off the cranks which were hitting the frame. The connecting rods were hitting the edges of each cylinder also which was fixed. The front spindle axles are almost complete. Now we are trying to make a jig to help bend the U-bolts for the front leaf springs.

 

[vascon2196]

Here is a quick video of us hand turning the Flywheel to verify there are no interference's...so far so good.

https://youtu.be/_vLYbmR-J-4

 

[Billgeyer]

Where online can I get the plans for the Ford quadricycle? A hyperlink if you can.
Thank you in advance.

 

[Billgeyer]

Where online can I get the plans for the Ford quadricycle? A hyperlink if you can.
Thank you in advance.

 

[StephenB]

Where online can I get the plans for the Ford quadricycle? A hyperlink if you can.
Thank you in advance.

http://quadricycle.weebly.com/index.html

 

[vascon2196]

The Quadricycle is still going...I have been so busy I have not had time to work on the project. Currently we are trying to bend up our own U-Bolts. Also, some tooling had to be ordered and we are waiting for that. Progress pics to come.

 

[stevehuckss396]

Awesome, waiting for pix!

 

[vascon2196]

Progress pics of the Quadricycle.

 

[vascon2196]

The SAMI program (http://samiri.org/) helped bend up the 8 U-Bolts we needed for the Quadricycle. We were then finally able to assembly the front suspension. We also finished a few more pieces and are almost done with the exhaust heads. Lots of great progress this quarter with a couple new enthusiastic students.

 

[vascon2196]

A few more progress pics.

 

[stevehuckss396]

That's great! Everything looks good.

 

[gbritnell]

Outstanding work!
gbritnell

 

[vascon2196]

Thanks guys...here are a few pics of the seat arm supports.

 

[radial1951]

The "driver's accomodation" is looking good Chris.

And the front suspension looks great too. Well done to all you guys.

Won't be long before she starts poppin'...!

Regards, Ross G
radial1951
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[vascon2196]

I just dropped off all 4 rims to get trued at a local bicycle shop and left the seat with a gentleman who specializes in upholstery for classic cars. The speed adjuster parts are almost complete...then we can finish assembling the steering linkages. Things are starting to move quickly this semester!

 

[stevehuckss396]

Nice! Black leather?

 

[vascon2196]

Nice! Black leather?

We chose the dark green like the old photos...everything else black except some of the machined parts.

 

[vascon2196]

More progress!

 

[vascon2196]

The seat is out for custom upholstery and the rims are getting balanced at a bike pro shop. Pictures to follow of our completed speed adjuster and front suspension.