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VCW346:
Always been fascinated with Morgans.  I have seen plenty of kits using Moto Guzzi donors.  Being a Moto Guzzi nut I decided to give it a go ground up since I cant afford the real deal nor a kit.  Picked up a good running EV1100 donor for a $1,000.  Rode the donor around last half of the summer.  Loved it, but kind of sadly started chopping it up.  I have no plan.  Not one measurement planned other than I want total length less than 11 feet.  The rest of the build will be dictated by shape, feel, etc.  What doesn't work will be hacked off and re-imagined.  Using plastic tubing pulled into shapes to dictate curves etc.  Borrowing cockpit dimensions from most cars and getting basic seat to steering to floor controls etc. to a comfortable dimension.  Basic plan is to remove motor and stick it out front, hack the  motorcycle frame in half and use the rear end for drive.  Had a drive shaft manufactured.  Frame is steel with a mustang II suspension kit.  Body tub is wood and will be clad in aluminum.  It will run on 4.5" wide tires on 18" rim on the front and will use the Guzzi rear.  I wanted narrow front tires for appearance sake.  It has huge brakes.  Way bigger than I will need for an 800-900lb build. 

donor bike tear down started





wiring harness was surprisingly difficult





motor out.  needed cleaning up but its a gem. 





imagining the basic layout utilizing children as drivers





laying out the frame with 2" X 3" rectangular tubing





using a wood body and base to allow for the shape I want without having to figure out how to bend steel tubing





decking the tub with 3/4" inch plywood and hanging the front suspension





utilizing some old black walnut for the floor to give it a pretty wood interior.  Side wall interior is a combination of walnut and fake leather





interior sidewall shows the trellis wood and leather pattern





found an old truck hood that will fit.  just resting in this picture to get a visual of how it will sit.  used a variety of things to prop it in place so ignore the extras you see :)

Alfetta:
looks like a super fun project...
keep sending photos, i love to see how other peeps tackle things like this.

AJ Huff:
This is awesome! Love seeing your steps.

-AJ

frank22:
This looks awesome! Cool

huub:
that will be a fun ride !
my lomax three wheeler has a 2.40 meter wheelbase and handles like a go-cart.
it has 32 HP , so with a healthy guzzi engine it should be fun.

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