tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post19429396065173629..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: Things I saw...Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-70169395929950246732013-06-04T16:53:07.515-04:002013-06-04T16:53:07.515-04:00If you really want that truck its made by Zap whi...If you really want that truck its made by Zap which used to be a canadian company till the chinese bought them out.<br /><br />http://www.zapworld.com/zap-xebra-electric-car-truckDAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529025846810703020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-24420164351457555462013-06-04T13:07:45.223-04:002013-06-04T13:07:45.223-04:00I have the 4 wheel 4wd version.We use it on the fa...I have the 4 wheel 4wd version.We use it on the farm and love it.Here in il. the 3 wheel version can b licensed as a motorcycle 4 wheel version no wayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-10977889215696559502013-06-04T03:59:34.724-04:002013-06-04T03:59:34.724-04:00That British show "Top Gear(?) did an episode...That British show "Top Gear(?) did an episode on the "Robin"?, I think it's called. Jeremy Clarkson had a lot of fun sliding that three wheeler on it's side. He wore a crash helmet while driving it.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-40343175148849174322013-06-03T21:24:01.389-04:002013-06-03T21:24:01.389-04:00Looks like the WF650-T found at http://www.extreme...Looks like the WF650-T found at http://www.extrememotorsales.com/WF650T-3Wheel-Truck-Car.htm<br /><br />I notice that they talk a lot about its great gas mileage (60mpg+) but don't say a lot about its safety features; shoulder harnesses only, no airbags or lap seat belts.Alan J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-26287450729736169292013-06-03T18:29:51.765-04:002013-06-03T18:29:51.765-04:00No, you DON'T want it. They tip over if you lo...No, you DON'T want it. They tip over if you look at them sideways. Nearly every one I've seen has had at least one side abraded down to bare metal in long stripes from sliding along on it's side.<br /><br />If'n y'all gotta have a three-wheeler, get one with the two wheels in the front and the single wheel in the back. That kind handles almost as well as a full-on four wheel sports car.<br /><br /><b>BSR</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-80644316855950248672013-06-03T16:38:08.474-04:002013-06-03T16:38:08.474-04:00Buck & Knobby Equipment (John Deere Industrial...Buck & Knobby Equipment (John Deere Industrial dealer on US 23, just north of the Ohio line) has had one or 2 of those tiny trucks on their lot for a couple of years. They were/are 4 wheel versions, but still.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I've been told that they're not street legal, although I did see one on the road a couple of years ago. If I was sure I could license it for the street, I'd be really, really tempted.<br />jdunmyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304517693383396419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-81241454900941549892013-06-03T15:36:46.551-04:002013-06-03T15:36:46.551-04:00There's one of these out here in my neighborho...There's one of these out here in my neighborhood, too (Richmond, IN-ish). It's yellow and everytime I see it I want it. Barrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-58673221596205304692013-06-03T13:25:44.909-04:002013-06-03T13:25:44.909-04:00Based on my experiences with older 3-wheeled ATVs,...Based on my experiences with older 3-wheeled ATVs, that roll bar was probably a good idea. Enter a turn a little too fast, tap the brakes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-19998825922504082492013-06-03T12:41:25.783-04:002013-06-03T12:41:25.783-04:00Armed: you mean a SuBARu?
http://youtu.be/qzvmPpX...Armed: you mean a SuBARu?<br /><br />http://youtu.be/qzvmPpXTAqM<br /><br /><br />oghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551049745184408924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-57629762158880035422013-06-03T12:39:21.235-04:002013-06-03T12:39:21.235-04:00Egg truck - WANT!
Saw this even smaller (but fo...Egg truck - WANT! <br /> <br />Saw this even smaller (but four wheeled) version a while back - looks like a hobbyist mechanic's custom build. <br /> <br />http://cheezburger.com/7376685312 <br /> <br />Alas, had to give up motor vehicles - insurance is more than the payments on a new (under $45k) car. John Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00801684602403824157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-73029026385292624082013-06-03T12:28:35.706-04:002013-06-03T12:28:35.706-04:00Saw a late 50s Subie once. On a used car lot. Th...Saw a late 50s Subie once. On a used car lot. The story was, the previous owner traded it in, as it wouldn't drive up into the mountains N. of Phoenix, not enough torque. Or power.<br />The engine appeared as a Briggs and Stratton. The car, like a VW Beetle, with the bumpers rounded down!<br />Top speed 50, I think!<br /><br />gfaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-62762954696920908272013-06-03T12:20:54.606-04:002013-06-03T12:20:54.606-04:00I could carry more stuff in my photographer's ...I could carry more stuff in my photographer's vest.BobGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405172215849046373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-43720626467576830122013-06-03T11:47:43.500-04:002013-06-03T11:47:43.500-04:00It reminds me of the Mack-branded little Daihatsu ...It reminds me of the Mack-branded little Daihatsu truck the used car dealer in Flora had on the lot a couple of years ago, complete with the bull dog on the front. I wanted that so badly, but I just couldn't justify it.<br />Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15604826633798229422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-91037811223388437332013-06-03T10:51:15.439-04:002013-06-03T10:51:15.439-04:00Robert: That's intentional. Tax purposes.
Ta...Robert: That's intentional. Tax purposes.<br /><br />Tam: Bobbi would love New Zealand, then. They have little tiny pickups like that all over the place. Mostly made in Japan, and known as "Kei Trucks" there.<br /><br />They are, in fact, totally adorable.perlhaqrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920117742664645165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-11099393723989426082013-06-03T10:05:39.065-04:002013-06-03T10:05:39.065-04:00Those puppies tip over hella easy too! makes for r...Those puppies tip over hella easy too! makes for riotous fun. oghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551049745184408924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-75552341748937514902013-06-03T09:54:31.283-04:002013-06-03T09:54:31.283-04:00A Chevy Luv is a truckette; that's a trucklett...A Chevy Luv is a truckette; that's a trucklette.Angus McThaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09295013525738248801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-68486554096819151652013-06-03T09:51:47.240-04:002013-06-03T09:51:47.240-04:00In most states, the little 3 wheeled truck would b...In most states, the little 3 wheeled truck would be considered a motorcycle. Robert Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475193874676131196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-37676140552987792982013-06-03T09:48:35.961-04:002013-06-03T09:48:35.961-04:00In the first pic the grafitti cover up looks like ...In the first pic the grafitti cover up looks like Pumbaa and Timon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-73719845341583512482013-06-03T09:30:57.895-04:002013-06-03T09:30:57.895-04:00Y'all notice that's a three tire job? I re...Y'all notice that's a three tire job? I recall a golf cart my uncle had a long time ago... three wheels and the steering was iffier than if it had four.<br /><br />I haven't heard "koo koo ka choo" anywhere in a long time.<br /><br />word verification: and nRequicmustangernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-55814875333307822712013-06-03T09:25:20.390-04:002013-06-03T09:25:20.390-04:00Ah, how cute. That's like a go-kart, only sma...Ah, how cute. That's like a go-kart, only smaller.J.R.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498164179579546593noreply@blogger.com