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Body storage box and Sidecar fabrication I applied bed liner to the body storage bin and then finished off the fitting of the sidecar box, the sidecar box lid and the box to frame fitting. Tomorrow is the hard part of fitting it to the bike frame so the toe-in and bike tilt are correct. I sure...

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What did I tell you!!...What a pal....

Welcome aboard Dustin. You are among a group of many American Patriots, some veterans and some not, but all with the same military metal affliction and love of country. Hope to hear more from you and hope you have a fun time here.

When you REALLY need a friend you can count on "Another Ahab"....Where do I get one of these!!

Now why didn't I think of that !

What a great idea! I can tell the general that I thought she said I could have another vehicle if the cycle sidecar fit into it...perfect. Actually, she is really cool about my green toys and said maybe we can sell our current home and look for another place with more room for the toys if...

The sidecar dimensions are 30" long 16" high and 18" wide. My commanding General said if I can fit the next vehicle I may desire to buy into the sidecar then I have her permission.

ONE more picture. Last picture could not be sent with others.

Been busy working on sidecar fabrication I have attached photos of markings I placed on the vehicle fender and body. Also some pictures of the sidecar box fabrication that began as a large flat piece of steel. Just got my new camera and I hope that the Pics are as good as my earlier camera...

Usually you can get the metal to bend when it just starts to turn red around the point of heat. With the black iron I had to try bending it after about 15-20 minutes of direct heat because it just never got red. Sometimes I use a cheater bar at the end , and at other times a small sledge type...

Sidecar fabrication Time to make two (2) side car support bars that need to be bent into a "S" configuration and then be fitted to the side car frame and then to the bike. I am waiting for a local metal guy to bend the sheet steel into the shape needed for the sidecar box since he has a...

WOW ! Thanks alot guys...I really did not expect that. Thanks again.

Pictures of World War Two era Cushman scooter models The war era bikes are difficult to find anymore. Also, some parts can only be found on remaining bikes or have to be made. The big item for collectors is the Cushman Eagle Series, followed by all the others. The Airbourne Model 53...

SIdecar fabrication and data plate added Got an original lube data plate and installed it in proper place on bike. After painting the sidecar frame I am now trying to determine fit measurements for sidecar attachment bars to bike. Hope I get everything right so the whole thing tracks correctly.

End of sidecar wheel and hub assembly Final pictures of the sidecar hub wheel assembly. Back to the sidecar fram

Sidecar build from scratch Sidecar wheel and hub assembly. The bike axles are an independent different part that mates up with the front and rear hubs. The side car hub axle is not an independent item but part of the spring suspension of the sidecar. Bearings, and miscellaneous hub hardware are...

Thanks Ahab...I sure am enjoying the restoration of this vehicle.

Side car fabrication continued More pictures

Starting on the sidecar fabrication... I got my M1 carbine replica and had to try it out in the scabbard. Ordered a period correct rifle sling for the carbine. Now to the sidecar frame Previously in this thread were the pictures of the unusable sidecar frame that I had. But I did manage...