Original purchase.
Trolling motor that allowed adjustable speed. Drive wheel attached.
This is a picture of where the throttle control meets the motor switch. The turning of the wheels was controlled by the throttle.
Here, the pulley belt can be seen running through the frame.
The drive for the front wheel.
Front wheel suspension and mount.
The door on the rear fender opened for access to the battery for recharging. The battery powered the wheels and the headlight.
In this pi you can see how much the headlight lens was sanded. It was also frost gelled because even a small bulb was reflected too directly into the audience. Well designed case.
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Prop Vespa build
Vespa. An American 60's model sold by Sears. Redid the body and ordered a few pieces to get the look of a 50's Vespa. A trolling motor was mounted into the rear end to turn the rear tire. A pulley line was run from the drivewheel that turned the rear wheel to also drive the front wheel at the same rate. It was all mounted onto a pole that was attached to the bottom of the frame. This single pivot point allowed it to remain less than an inch off the ground, the wheels to turn, and for the riders to turn the Vespa sideways for profile with the touch of a toe on the ground.
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Freelance, Full-time
Mel Springer
Displays, events, exhibits, and theatrical production
Westminster, CO