Wow Paul! I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to be able to finally drive the vehicle you dreamt of since your youth. The series and this video in particular is very inspiring and makes me want to have a workshop of my own. She drives really well and you can see how much you enjoy to drive her around, the smile on your face througout this video says enough!
I'm pleased to be able to follow this project. I was a fan of Doug Malewicki's California Commuter too but don't have the skills to build something like this. Looking great! Thanks for making the video!
This is Very Cool. I would consider buying one if You go into production. You are a Great Role Model for Quality Retirement. Love the way Your Mind Works Brother. Thank You for YOU 🙏❤
Your an inspiration and you’ve inspired me to back to school so that I might one day soon be able to create projects such as yours. God bless and good luck.
Wow, awesome engineered single seat designed road toy! I love it! Wish these would be marked to single seniors who just want to go shopping by themselves! And possibly an affordable Roadster for those sweet dates❣
Well done! It’s beautiful! Ever since I saw a Morgan and a Messerschmitt as a kid, I always wanted to make a trike but in the same config you chose using a cycle frame and drive train but maybe a vw bug front end with lightened torsion bars to make it softer.
Great build. I was so sad when I saw you sell your first trike. Now you are building one again and there is much rejoicing here. I just got a bike to start building one myself. Honda CX. 500. Got a old Porsche rack and pinion. A Opel gt front suspension. And a great interest in coroplast.
Super cool project! My 2001 Honda CBR600F4i has been in the garage for the last 15 year but I don’t really want to ride in that position. I’m going to start dreaming about a trike conversion like this!
Absolutely fantastic, excellent workmanship, it's brilliant like a 30s Morgan, thanks for posting the video I've just discovered your channel love it, I haven't the skills to attempt something like that, but I admire your work thanks again for sharing 👍
With that open cockpit it must be something to drive! Impressing how you were going after potholes to see how it reacted. I can see your a test pilot at heart.
I don't know why this was in my recommendeds but I'm glad it was. Watching this answered two questions: will it drive out nicely? Yes. What am I going to do for the next hour or two? Watch the whole build series. Liked and subbed.
I agree with Norman when he said it looks cool Paul , lol . My face hurts a little from smiling throughout your entire video and I can hardly wait untill the next one , best regards as always from Lloyd.
In the 1950's My Grandfather built a 3 Wheeled Go-Kart for my dad....Later it became mine.... The frame was made from Car Drive Shafts in "T" configuration...U-Joints for Steering Knuckles... It only had rear brakes, and used 10" wheel in rear for BMW Isetta and Pulleys for front wheels and Aircraft tires in front... Started with 3.5 Clinton, it had a 372 JLO snowmobile engine at one time...I had a 6HP Tecumseh on it the most... I had CVT style belt drive to Jackshaft and Chain final drive... The 6HP would take it 40mph...the 372 was something like 18HP and 70 was attainable...never had enough brakes for that... But it was heavy as heck as it had full roll cage with forward protection. My dad told me, originally they had used spoke cycle-wheels like yours has, but they don't take well to "side loads" and folded over...
Now we need to see a leaning version. Check out what Norman Hossack did way back with his wishbone suspended bike front ends. A version of that with rocking arms gave a tadpole trike that leaned.
My admiration... I have put a lot of thought into making one of my own. But, never had the funds to make it real. Nice design and fabrication. The only thing I would have done differently is a slightly larger engine. Maybe a Honda 450 or similar.
I might hunt down the next size bigger Exciter, which is a 250cc. that way the motor mounts should still work. It's still meant for high mileage remember.
At first when you were "testing" the steering of your trike, I said to myself, so this is the guy that is always ahead of me and all over the road. Just kidding Sir. LOL !!! Nice trike.
Great road test paul it going to be one sweet ride, and it turns head's job done lol. Can't wait to see the body on it its going to look way cool. Have a great day. Choppersrule1
It's already one of your best "temporary obsession" projects thus far, and it's not even finished yet.
Seeing this build come to life and drive made my day.
I’ve truly enjoyed following this build up to this point. It looks like a lot of fun to pilot.
Wow Paul! I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to be able to finally drive the vehicle you dreamt of since your youth. The series and this video in particular is very inspiring and makes me want to have a workshop of my own. She drives really well and you can see how much you enjoy to drive her around, the smile on your face througout this video says enough!
I'm pleased to be able to follow this project. I was a fan of Doug Malewicki's California Commuter too but don't have the skills to build something like this. Looking great! Thanks for making the video!
Adore you Paul! My husband admires your patience. Beautiful work! ✌🏼☺❤
Ive been following this project since the VW fromt end trike! Glad to see it running!
Looks like a fun ride ! Looking forward to seeing the body.
Love it. You are a great DIY man!
CONGRATS on getting it to run & does the speed limit to. It really is cool.
super project, A+++ build and many thanks for the detailed build videos along the way.
Wow! Shades of a mini Aero Morgan and beautifully built. She's awesome, Matey. Good job!
Thank you!
Spectacular progress. The beast is coming together nicely. Well done!
Thanks Olivier. Slowly but surely.
Love it! Both the looks and the simplicity
Really love this project I’ve been watching for a long time
This is Very Cool. I would consider buying one if You go into production. You are a Great Role Model for Quality Retirement. Love the way Your Mind Works Brother. Thank You for YOU 🙏❤
Fantastic as always. Makes me want to build my own trike.
Your an inspiration and you’ve inspired me to back to school so that I might one day soon be able to create projects such as yours. God bless and good luck.
Cool Sanuel! The internet IS the new school, for the most part. CZcams rules!
Wow that’s awesome. Can’t wait to see it skin on! You’re an inspiration. Great work! 😎
Loved that 1st push on the new roll bar. You turned a nice shade of red. Nice trike. I like it.
I love how the front suspension is working out. Great job.
..outstanding Paul. It sounds good too. Bravo.
This is so awesome!! Love how this project is coming along and can’t wait to see what’s next with it!
A side open clam shell /flippac style trailer camper tent would be great with this!!
The BAT cave!!!! Love the progress, looks like it rides smooth!
Fantastic. Very enjoyable series. And I'm very jealous.
Wow, awesome engineered single seat designed road toy! I love it!
Wish these would be marked to single seniors who just want to go shopping by themselves! And possibly an affordable Roadster for those sweet dates❣
I'm slowly getting materials to build a slim two seater velomobile with a 72v hub motor I have
That looks fun! Nice work.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking....that thing needs a fairing! Very cool Paul!
Well done! It’s beautiful! Ever since I saw a Morgan and a Messerschmitt as a kid, I always wanted to make a trike but in the same config you chose using a cycle frame and drive train but maybe a vw bug front end with lightened torsion bars to make it softer.
Aw it's absolutely beautiful!, well done, it's like a little Morgan three wheeler!, many thanks Paul!, enjoy it!. Le gra mor! Gérard lacey in Ireland.
Fantastic project and inspiration
Awesome. Great build that was an amazing ride
Yamaha XS 650 rider here. Great build! Have fun!
Amazing. Runs beautifully.
It looks stable and fun to drive! Well built too :D
Great build. I was so sad when I saw you sell your first trike. Now you are building one again and there is much rejoicing here.
I just got a bike to start building one myself. Honda CX. 500. Got a old Porsche rack and pinion. A Opel gt front suspension. And a great interest in coroplast.
Super cool project! My 2001 Honda CBR600F4i has been in the garage for the last 15 year but I don’t really want to ride in that position. I’m going to start dreaming about a trike conversion like this!
That is a pretty sweet rig 👍. Excellent job on the build 👌
That’s the coolest thing ever but everything you make is always pretty neat 😃
I would be both thrilled and terrified to drive that thing. That's when you know you're alive!!!
Really interesting and impressive build.
This is the first video of yours for me to watch. Having said that, it will be the first of many.
Got inspired to build one myself!
Great project & your workshop is awesome
Thank you!
What a sweet ride. Very good work
Absolutely fantastic, excellent workmanship, it's brilliant like a 30s Morgan, thanks for posting the video I've just discovered your channel love it, I haven't the skills to attempt something like that, but I admire your work thanks again for sharing 👍
Well done, that puppy sounded great wide open !!!!
Super Job. Greetings from Hamburg Germany. 👍🙂
Fantastic!! I can’t wait to see it with skin and some fuel mileage numbers. Great build!
I'm kinda curious about the numbers too, I like the idea of out of the rain and fell weather.
This video is beyond epic sir!! How amazing that first ride must have been! Congratulations 👏👏
Thanks Boathead! Good to hear from you! Gotten any boating in yet!
Nice! Just about the perfect sound aswell!👍
Your the best of what you do MR PAUL
With that open cockpit it must be something to drive!
Impressing how you were going after potholes to see how it reacted. I can see your a test pilot at heart.
The true test will be when I go faster! Not that it's a Speed Demon but would like to know if it can handle freeway speeds.
At first I thought it was slow, but then when you jumped on the throttle I thought it was too fast haha. Looks super fun
Good job!! That was a nice ride!
It looks awesome!
Brilliant project! I think it would look great in some stream liner type body work. 👍😎
As a lean steering tadpole....
Hello danm i like the way you built your trike thats awsome.
Very cool 😎 love the build 👍
So cool getting to see it run!
That looks like a blast to ride around in
This Thing Is Killer great job
Its looking great.
Very cool, Paul!
such a cool little death trap! ... well done ...
I don't know why this was in my recommendeds but I'm glad it was.
Watching this answered two questions: will it drive out nicely? Yes.
What am I going to do for the next hour or two? Watch the whole build series.
Liked and subbed.
Thank you!
Looks like great fun👍
Congrats Paul! Are you going to enclose it with something for winter riding?
Indeed!
Looked like the clutch was stuck, great progress, well done
Very cool Paul!!
Very cool Paul 👌🏼😎
Love it Paul aline the front end with a t square and ruler's on your floor
Great,Awesome,Galing mo Paul!
Ingat.....
I agree with Norman when he said it looks cool Paul , lol . My face hurts a little from smiling throughout your entire video and I can hardly wait untill the next one , best regards as always from Lloyd.
HeyLloyd! I checked out your channel. Longboarding huh? Hmmmmm. NICE!
@@paulwelkinsdiy I figure that since I still can I still will , lol .
Congratulations amigo 👏👏👏👍👍👍🙂
Well done Paul. She a beautiful ride and has a nice note to it.looking forward to seeing her all dressed up. Regards, Mario.
Me too Mario!
Remember to turn on the "orientation lock" (or whatever they call it on your phone) so it doesn't turn upside-down while you're driving. ;)
Very cool Paul indeed.
In the 1950's My Grandfather built a 3 Wheeled Go-Kart for my dad....Later it became mine.... The frame was made from Car Drive Shafts in "T" configuration...U-Joints for Steering Knuckles... It only had rear brakes, and used 10" wheel in rear for BMW Isetta and Pulleys for front wheels and Aircraft tires in front... Started with 3.5 Clinton, it had a 372 JLO snowmobile engine at one time...I had a 6HP Tecumseh on it the most... I had CVT style belt drive to Jackshaft and Chain final drive... The 6HP would take it 40mph...the 372 was something like 18HP and 70 was attainable...never had enough brakes for that... But it was heavy as heck as it had full roll cage with forward protection. My dad told me, originally they had used spoke cycle-wheels like yours has, but they don't take well to "side loads" and folded over...
Paul. Be careful. Enjoy the ride.
Jako obvykle, perfektní..
Very cool Paul 👊
Now we need to see a leaning version. Check out what Norman Hossack did way back with his wishbone suspended bike front ends. A version of that with rocking arms gave a tadpole trike that leaned.
Luv it, u have to make it with a convertible top, that would be awesome.
My admiration... I have put a lot of thought into making one of my own. But, never had the funds to make it real. Nice design and fabrication. The only thing I would have done differently is a slightly larger engine. Maybe a Honda 450 or similar.
I might hunt down the next size bigger Exciter, which is a 250cc. that way the motor mounts should still work. It's still meant for high mileage remember.
That's pretty damned slick.
You only have one first road test. I am pleased it went well.
Fantastico amigo, me encanto tu trabajo😱👏👏👏👏👏👏 saludos desde chile
Your neighbors will love it.
I love your cart
With all the fuss about electric vehicles its actually quite nice to see and hear this build going along nicely.
Very cool.
At first when you were "testing" the steering of your trike, I said to myself, so this is the guy that is always ahead of me and all over the road. Just kidding Sir. LOL !!! Nice trike.
Very cool!
I get early indy car vibes from this...I love it.
That should be a wild but practical ride once you get a body on it
Great road test paul it going to be one sweet ride, and it turns head's job done lol. Can't wait to see the body on it its going to look way cool.
Have a great day.
Choppersrule1
@12:26 Norman Nason said it all "very cool Paul". I completely agree.
I love how he mentions "you never know when something is going to fail." And then immediately drifts it into his driveway 🤣🤣👍👌
Best to do extreme maneuvers at your driveway. If something breaks, drag it into the shop and fix it.
Very cool indeed!!
Skills 👍. That's is awesome.
Love the naked trike