Montgomery Ward T555 Trike

[thatboombotzguy]

Here is another project im working on. This thing used to run great at wide open throttle when i had it running last year. Its since had its motor taken off and put in the shed. Im debating whether or not im going to pursue this one and actually restore this ride. Any suggestions anyone? I actually kinda like it cause nobody has one like it.

 

[mike75925]

looks well built, how available are parts?

 

[t0x1k]

Dude, just slap a seat on it, scrape off the rust and lube it up and call it a day.

 

[blksmith19]

I think it's pretty cool looking, I would definitely put it together.
Did it have a verticle shaft eng on it? Looks like it with that pulley configuration.

blksmith19

 

[t0x1k]

I think it's pretty cool looking, I would definitely put it together.
Did it have a verticle shaft eng on it? Looks like it with that pulley configuration.

blksmith19

That's just the driver clutch of the torque converter.

PS where in the pine barrens are you?
I live in south jersey too.

 

[thatboombotzguy]

You think that torque converter can be salvaged? I am in the process of rebuilding the engine currently. It didnt have any throttle linkage attached to it when i got it, so all i did was attach a lawnmower throttle cable to the carb and went about my bizness. It only worked at wide open throttle, and the front end shook like a mofo when i rode it. The back whell/tire isnt exactly true, so they tend to wobble a wee bit, but not terrible.

 

[Gumpit]

Is it for sale? I have one I just finished and another one I gave a friend of mine that he is redoing. I need another one. Randy

 

[anderkart]

We used to have an off road, rental track here that had trikes kinda like that back in the early 70's. Me and my buddy's used to spend all our paperboy earnings there.

 

[92burbansmilk!!!]

that is cool as hell! Rebuild it to about 30HP and go have some great fun

 

[jcusumano]

I have been looking for a T-555 for years. I had one growing up. They are hard to find. Anyone have one they want to part with?

 

[1992suburban]

looks like it has a RAGB on it.. I would for sure redo it.. looks cool not sure what I would use it for, (where I would ride it)

 

[newrider3]

looks like it has a RAGB on it.. I would for sure redo it.. looks cool not sure what I would use it for, (where I would ride it)

That's just the TC driver sitting on the engine mount, and the rear diff (looks just like the Northern Tool kind).

 

[wild248man]

Here is another project im working on. This thing used to run great at wide open throttle when i had it running last year. Its since had its motor taken off and put in the shed. Im debating whether or not im going to pursue this one and actually restore this ride. Any suggestions anyone? I actually kinda like it cause nobody has one like it.

i got hte smae exact trike as you. i had mine running too last summer but the diff blew up. i would open the diff and check the gresse and gears inside since mine decided to break two of the gears. and i was also wondering if knew anyplaces or the specific gear that is in the differentials.

 

[Orange Krate]

Didn't someone on here score one of these at the scrap yard recently?

 

[bighead]

I am looking for one like this called a Dune Cycle.

 

[Gumpit]

In the oldminibikes.com forum. I don't know if he is on here. Yellowhand has some differentials that he is selling. I bought one of his 3/4" axles and just swapped my axles with the differential he had. That way you get the new diff case with fresh bronze bushings so it is tight and you get the new gears.
You need to use your old axles because of the different lengths on each side. Randy