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Title: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: Evil-Tunes (Glen) on November 16, 2009, 08:17:47 pm
I know this is not a vw**  But it is Air Cooled
I just picked up a 1986 Cushman Vanster  P#3 for Cold Weather Driving :icon_cheers: and Flying My R/C Airplanes :icon_cheers:
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/1116091621.jpg)
  The cool thing about the Vanster is It's 12V BO** and has Heat #campfire@ (love and A radio  P#3
It's a little bit shorter and thinner than the Buggy. The only Problem  40mph is it's top Speed
and Turning at that speed might cause a problem. LAUGH@
 (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/1116091620.jpg)

Cheers
  E-T
  (AKA) Glen
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on November 16, 2009, 09:23:06 pm
Is it street legal?
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: lovebus (jack) on November 16, 2009, 10:30:21 pm
Very  $61$ P#3
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: vwtrike (Rich) on November 16, 2009, 10:35:43 pm
Three wheels. Don't forget you need a motorcycle license. It's good to another trike in the club. $61$
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: scarecrow on November 16, 2009, 10:39:23 pm
Neato P#3 $61$
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: Evil-Tunes (Glen) on November 16, 2009, 10:41:52 pm
Quote from: Beetleboi -Greg- on November 16, 2009, 09:23:06 pm
Is it street legal?
BO** Yes it is  BO**

It is titled as a  3 wheel or two axle  Motorcycle and you don't need a Helmet because it is enclosed @@@
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: Evil-Tunes (Glen) on November 16, 2009, 10:44:55 pm
Quote from: vwtrike on November 16, 2009, 10:35:43 pm
Three wheels. Don't forget you need a motorcycle license. It's good to another trike in the club. $61$
Yep yep I have the Endorsement for Motorcycle. woo hoo Insurance is Cheap too.


Cheers
  E- T
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: njgt-1 on November 17, 2009, 05:16:13 am
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The only Problem  40mph is it's top Speed
and Turning at that speed might cause a problem. laugh

What kind of engine ? and how big???
any chance of getting more.... tier burnrubber
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on November 17, 2009, 06:32:56 am
Will a subaru fit in it?
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: braidmeister on November 17, 2009, 09:00:58 am
Quote from: njgt-1 on November 17, 2009, 05:16:13 am
What kind of engine ? and how big???
any chance of getting more.... tier burnrubber

Quote from: Beetleboi -Greg- on November 17, 2009, 06:32:56 am
Will a subaru fit in it?

Are you guys trying to help off the man or what? It's basically a shopping cart with a cab on it! It doesn't need any more power!!!

Congrats by the way....pretty cool find. I 'member as a kid the Seaside Police cruisin around in Cushmans....

-B
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: jthw8 on November 17, 2009, 02:14:08 pm
I have a wartburg motor which desperately needs a home in something like this....or a golf cart.
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: njgt-1 on November 17, 2009, 05:21:28 pm
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Are you guys trying to help off the man or what?

Na, but I'd bet if you lowered it and put some sticky tires on it you could get it to handle much better. A few more beans might make a fun driver out of it. Forget autocross but I'd bet it wouldn't be hard to make it more user friendly on the road. Hey check out you tube and do a search for the guy who stuffed a "Busa" engine in a smart car! 
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: Evil-Tunes (Glen) on November 18, 2009, 12:01:42 am
Quote from: braidmeister on November 17, 2009, 09:00:58 am
Are you guys trying to help off the man or what? It's basically a shopping cart with a cab on it! It doesn't need any more power!!!

Congrats by the way....pretty cool find. I 'member as a kid the Seaside Police cruisin around in Cushmans....

-B
LOL I was thinking More power also but IDK it's narrow and Tall. @7@

Here is a Picture of the 22hp Engine
.(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/PB170019.jpg)
 I also found out It's a omc Manufacture OMC  @7@ OUTBOARD MOTOR PARTS  ????? Yep yep
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/Haulsterengine.jpg)
Here is the heat exchanger and blower.
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/PB170020.jpg)
Cheers
 E-T
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: Evil-Tunes (Glen) on November 18, 2009, 12:10:30 am
There are warning stickers all over the place. LAUGH@
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/th_PB170016.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/?action=view&current=PB170016.jpg) (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/th_PB170013.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/?action=view&current=PB170013.jpg)
The dash and Radio
 (http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/th_PB170009.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/?action=view&current=PB170009.jpg)(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/th_PB170017.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/?action=view&current=PB170017.jpg)
The cool light on top.  m-d2 I think I have to take it off to get it Inspected
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/th_PB170010.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/?action=view&current=PB170010.jpg)
And at last the Front Seat and yes the engine is under it  screwey))
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/th_PB170018.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv178/Evil-Tunes/Cushman%20Vanster/?action=view&current=PB170018.jpg)

Cheers
  E-T
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on November 18, 2009, 12:22:59 am
At least your arse will be warm. Is one of the features "heated seats" ?
Title: Re: Not a VW But, Its Air Cooled
Post by: njgt-1 on November 18, 2009, 05:53:13 am
interesting...

looks like that carb is really small, bet you could fit a Mucuni or a small delorto off of a bike,

only 2 cylinders, header no problem! just 2 pipes..

now with a little head work, small glass pack muffler..Hmm.................  tier