Odd but fun project. Looking for input

[Ed Minas]

I want to build this invalid cart which was built before 1933 but I want to motorize it. I know nothing about E Bikes. Any suggestions or ideas where I could start to gather information would be greatly appreciated. I plan on making it look old, wood rims brass lights.. etc. No one will ever know it has a motor but as I age I can still enjoy antique bikes sort of. Thanks in advance.

 

[wheelbender6]

That is quite a machine, with or without the Nutria Rat.

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Cool project!!

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

No one will ever know it has a motor

But , .............I don't see any pedals Where Are the Pedals ? ( That thing has some Serious Styling ! ) Thanks for Posting

 

[Ed Minas]

Thanks to everyone who posted. Anyone have any idea what type of back fenders I could use and where I could optain them? I usually work on pre 1933 bikes which would not use fenders like that.

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

@Ed Minas - - - - -Is the Picture posted above YOUR project , or a " Stock" Photo ? What drives the Cart Now ? For the fenders , what size wheels does it have ?

 

[Superman1984]

@Ed Minas my dad has 1 of these; it's powered by a Motori Minarelli 2 stroke Italian moped motor.

This might help you out idea wise how to set it up for pedals & give you a starting point of sorts.

 

[Superman1984]

They were built as food carts etc by a guy who hated having to balance a moped, pot holes, and issues us 2 wheel guys face on bicycles; cars!

 

[mike j]

Lunacycle.com has a good variety of electric motors & E bike parts. One of their Cyclone motors may work for this project. Good luck & have fun w/ it.

 

[Superman1984]

There's multiple ways you could build this thing