My Voiturette Project
Fundraising campaign by
Ade Berry BSc
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€110.00raised of €1,000.00 goal goal
I have always wanted to buy and renovate a motor car, but lack of funds always got in the way. So, instead, I decided to build a reproduction vehicle based on the vintage voiturettes of the late 1890's. The vehicle is being built almost entirely out of scrap and scrounge, with a few pennies spent here and there for bits I can't source by these methods.
I live in Cyprus, and some of the parts are available here, while others I have to look elsewhere and to get them over here is going to cost more than I can afford. So far, I have made everything else on the vehicle, including the first pair of four wooden wheels, and there is still more to do.
I will add photos now and then as noticeable progress is made. I am currently in year three of the build. It is an ongoing project and will take as long as it does.
As this is a personal project, not a commercial one, it is difficult to know what to offer in exchange for help, but what there will be is a massive appreciation to those who see fit to assist me.
Organizer
- Ade Berry BSc
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 17, 2021
good luck looks fun
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 27, 2020
More work done ...
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 03:59 pm
It's been a while since I posted any updates as I have been busy with work. There are several new additions including the grill, motors, 'fuel can' which isn't actually a fuel can, batteries, forward and reverse lever switch ... and much more.It is now approaching 5 years since I
Power Pack
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 11:14 am
Working on positioning of the power pack. 2 x 12 volt deep cycle batteries to give 24 volt.
Livery
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 02:15 pm
As I don't yet have the funding for the drive train, I am working on a number of smaller tasks such as livery. It is amazing how much difference a simple line can make.
First Time Down On The Wheels
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 01:29 pm
First time off the trolley and down on its wheels. Testing the tyre loading and suspension.All good!!
Mudguards and running boards
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 05:16 pm
Mudguards and running boards have been dry fitted now.
Power Unit (revised)
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 04:28 pmI am not able to buy the power unit I showed in an earlier update, instead, I have installed a Briggs and Stratton 4HP 4 stroke engine. I will pair this up with a 24 volt alternator, yet to be acquired/purchased, which in turn will charge 24 volt batteries to
Back Wheels
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 06:04 pmThe back wheels are finished except the paintwork and the drive sprockets. Twin bearing flanges have been mounted both sides of the hubs and lined up with a 'dummy' axle shaft. The bolts that secure the flanges will also carry the sprockets. The coach bolts have been installed to give
The Back wheel
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 05:25 amThis is the first of the back wheels almost complete. The coach bolts around the rim add strength to the wheel. Plates will be mounted in the centre to carry bearing mounts with 25mm bearings. One wheel left to do.
First wheel with bearings
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 05:28 pmWheels now fitted with bearings and retainer plates. Next job is to make the axle for them.wheels with bearings and plates
Power Unit
Update posted by Ade Berry BSc at 06:07 amThis is a photo of the unit I am trying to buy ... it is shown installed in a vehicle built by the friend in Florida who supplies them.
Donors & Comments
- Charles McKenzie
- Donated on Jun 28, 2022
Good luck..👍
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 17, 2021
good luck looks fun
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 27, 2020
- Russell Flick
- Donated on Oct 27, 2020
Great project, and cannot wait to see the completed item.
Good luck..👍