Posted 14 years ago
copycat3530
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Years ago I was driving through Northwest Iowa when I spotted what appeared to be go-kart wheels, motor, and a frame in a pile in someone's front yard. I stopped and the guy was preparing for a garge sale. He said that it was a vintage go-kart and he had more pieces and parts he would dig for. I came back the next day and was able to see past the rust and poor condition. I was putting this thing back together in my head and I decided that I could not let this thing see another year in pieces. I bought it and put it in the back of my minivan. There wasn't much info available on it at the time, so I just learned by trial and error. I spent an entire summer rebuilding this Dunecycle and have since learned that it is one of the most complete Dunecycle's around. It is a Springer model because of the front & rear springs that you can see in the photo's. It has the original roll bar and a Briggs engine. My favorite part is the fact that it still has the original seat and cover with the embossed logo. "Allied Pacific Engineered Dunecycles were offered in the 70's with horsepower ratings that ranged from 5 to 14. The three-wheeled vehicles, first introduced by A.P.E., started a whole new form of competition. Not a motorcycle, not a dune buggy, they're in a unique category that appeals to people with leanings toward either two or four wheels." Before Honda came out with the 3-wheeler these were running on the beaches of California as well as on the farms of the midwest. The front tire could also be replaced by a ski attachment option for driving on the snow.
It is very cool.
Looks like Fun ! bet it really gets the neighbors goin' ! Good eye !
Very cool! I see them once in while on Craigslist here...
I had a Dunecycle when I was a kid of 9 years my day bought it at an Auction of a Business closeing there doors around 1974,, it did not have the roll cage had the 8hp brigg & Stratton the fual tank is mounted the back of the set down low,, it had a fuel pump that worked off of the crank case . Still have it no motor, was a lot of fun take care of yours ,,thank for your post
Hello,
My uncle was the inventor of the Dune Cycle. My Grandfather was the owner of Allied Pacific. I would be interested in offering you money to purchase this Dune Cycle from you as it is a family heirloom. You did a wonderful restoration job. Name your price. Contact me at skillshere@gmail.com
My brother has a dune cycle, lovingly restored. A little different from the one shown, bigger tires. I think it originally came from Montgomery Wards? Briggs and Stratton engine.