1977 Trike Shop VW Volkswagen Trike. Driveable, but needs restoration.

1977 77 "The Trike Shop" Volkswagen powered trike.
The Trike Shop is still in business I believe in there original location in Gem Lake Minnesota now going by the name Roadsmith Trikes / The Trike Shop. If you go to there website homepage and click on "about", ou will see some vintage photographs in the margin that look very similar to the trike offered here.
I acquired this bike about 7 years ago from an older couple because they knew I did mechanical work and the exterior car port this was sitting under had completely rotted away and was beginning to collapse. It had very little protection from the elements.
I will try to recall everything I did to it but my recollections have faded.
I was told it had a bad transmission and it does, ut I was led to believe the transmission was the reason it was parked in the first place. It turns out one of the rear brake drums had it's splines stripped. I replaced the brake drum. It now moves under it's own power but jumps out of 2nd gear. I have also gotten disconnected on the shifter and had to stop and work it back in place. In other words the transaxle is shot and the linkage is sloppy. It has the older "swing" axle. The hubs have an adapter on them and the bolt pattern is 4 3/4" 5 bolt from 55 through 60's chevy.I replaced the wheel cylinders and used Super Beetle cylinders. I recall thinking the pedal effort was too hard and the Super Beetle wheel cylinders had a bigger diameter. The bleeder bolts were upside down but I managed to bleed them and the vehicle has good brakes now. Unfortunately there is only one brake system. No parking or emergency brake. Doesn't look like it was ever equipped with any.
I rebuilt the carburetor and got the engine running. It doesn't run great but I have driven it to a couple events. The engine has an AE prefix which is most sources say is an early 70's 1600 dual port. I have done nothing to the engine internally.
It has a gas tank under each fender but I only have one hooked up. There is no oil light. The generator or alternator works.
I did some wiring and installed front turn signals.
I bought a new front tire the same size as the old one. The front tire rubs on turns but is OK driving straight.
It did not have a title when I got it, ut I had the vehicle inspected by the DMV and was issued a title in 2010. The vehicle is licensed and insured and has been since the title was issued.
As I said, have driven it to a couple events as a "Rat Rod". The rust is so heavy on the plated parts that it would have been pointless to even attempt an SOS pad clean-up.
The reason I am selling it is mainly because this vehicle is not my style and I don't feel safe on it. I didn't choose it, t sort of fell in my lap. I have been paying to store it and my storage fees have far surpassed the vehicle's value. It takes up as much room as a car. It's time to de-clutter.
It is a cool, omplete and period correct vintage trike for the right person.
I also have a trunk that goes on it and I will try to find or take a picture of that.
I prefer an in-person cash deal, ut if that is not possible, will hold the vehicle until funds clear. The vehicle does not have to be picked up immediately and I can deliver the vehicle to any shipping service in the twin cities metro area. I will drive it there, f I can get there avoiding the interstate.
I wanted to get the listing up this weekend but I will get more pictures and videos when the weather is cooler.
Call 651 698 8103 or email with any questions or to arrange a viewing

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