joelpete Report post Posted August 20, 2018 Quick background; my ex-wife remarried and lives in an area where they don't get garbage pick-up so they haul their own garbage to the dump. One day whilst hauling said garbage my sons discovered a treasure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joelpete Report post Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) The kids' step-dad said there really wasn't anything they could do with it, so their mother's response was to send it with the kids to my house, as a "Project." Just so happens I recently developed an interest in leatherwork so... Edited August 20, 2018 by joelpete Duplicate image Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted August 20, 2018 Cool... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joelpete Report post Posted August 20, 2018 The trunk is a pattern I bought off of Tandy's Leathercraft Library. The seat I purchased off of Amazon, disassembled and reverse engineered. The fender and get-back whip were my creations. The hand grips are straight outta China (Amazon.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted August 20, 2018 That is really nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted August 20, 2018 I think that's the coolest trike I've seen. Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted August 20, 2018 Most excellent The kid wot rides that will need a leather jacket and cap. ala Marlon Brando in 'The Wild One' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted August 21, 2018 2 hours ago, joelpete said: The kids' step-dad said there really wasn't anything they could do with it Nope. Repairs not possible. Just chuck it away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyNewbie Report post Posted August 21, 2018 Very cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted August 21, 2018 This is awesome. I thought you meant motorcycle trikem this I think is cooler. Good looking work on the seats and bag. And that whip is a quirky touch. That's probably my favorite part. I can see little biker kids peddlin down the street haha. Just needs a little two stroke hehe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alisdair Report post Posted August 21, 2018 This is so cool! I've done a few bike seats in my time, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porcupine Report post Posted August 21, 2018 That makes my day! That's so cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted August 21, 2018 Damn nice job, great restoration. This proves that one person's garbage can be another's treasure. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joelpete Report post Posted August 21, 2018 Thank you all for the kind words! I'm a semi-avid biker (Mountain bike, Road bike, part-time triathlete), so this was a fun project where I was able to incorporate several hobby skills (welding, mechanical, leatherwork, bike maintenance, etc.). I just wish I could afford to do more of these... I probably paid for five new trikes restoring this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blink1688 Report post Posted August 21, 2018 That's awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted August 21, 2018 That is now a real keeper... generations of riders to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sporty1 Report post Posted August 25, 2018 Wow! That is very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComputerDoctor Report post Posted August 25, 2018 Very cool! Some local kid will have to join the 'HOG' chapter with that nice scoot! Sam:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) I forgot to mention in my first comment. Those slicks are a nice touch, so is the wide whitewalls on the front. Where did you find them? Edited August 25, 2018 by rodneywt1180b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buzzardbait Report post Posted August 25, 2018 Very nice. I would be proud to ride that, if I wasn't so old and fat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted August 26, 2018 That is a badass tricycle. Will you be selling it or saving it for a future grandson? You really did a great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joelpete Report post Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/25/2018 at 5:22 PM, rodneywt1180b said: I forgot to mention in my first comment. Those slicks are a nice touch, so is the wide whitewalls on the front. Where did you find them? All the purchased items (hand grips, seat (before I tore it apart and rebuilt it), headset, etc.) I bought off of Amazon. The parts I needed were too specific to try to find them all "locally." On 8/26/2018 at 8:27 AM, bikermutt07 said: That is a badass tricycle. Will you be selling it or saving it for a future grandson? You really did a great job. I have no idea what I'm going to do with it. I could never get out of it the money I put into it, not to mention any of the craftwork. I'll probably just hang onto it until my kids loose all interest, then give it to someone that I think MIGHT take care of it for awhile. My kids will probably dig it for another year or so... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted August 27, 2018 Well, then I say keep it for the future grandkids. They will love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albob Report post Posted August 28, 2018 That is simply amazing work, thank you for sharing and motivating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RegisD Report post Posted August 28, 2018 Great imagination and great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
