I started my riding at 14 on a Cushman motor scooter and rode solo for more years then I care to remember. Then I started feeling uncomfortable on two wheels. Started looking for a sidecar to rebuild. Found a basket case on Craigslist just outside of Nashville, Tenn. It was a Hannigan Astro 2+2. Went over and brought it home in the back of my pickup truck. I started with the
frame, all new bearings and races, repaired the electric motor on the actuator and painted it. Had to do a lot of body work on the sidecar, changed the tail light to a LED, put a turn signal on the fender, and install a hood scoop for better air in the car. Painted it with base coat clear coat. Installed boat carpeting for upholstry and installed a seat form Tractor Supply. Had to take the hatch cover to Hannigan Sidecar in Murray, KY. to have a new windshield installed. Got my bike and sidecar mounts from Jay at DMC (Really nice mounts Jay). Set it up on what I had read on this and other sites. I guess I got it right because it handles really nice.
Next step a triple tree.
Nice job!
Very nice looking rig. you did a great job on the rebuild. I like the scoop you added, what did you use to control the air flow and to keep rain from going in the car from it
I like the seat too, what was it originaly for, you said you got it at a tractor supply
I have a 4 inch screw in cap inside the car to keep out rain. The seat is for a tractor.
Wow Taco, great work!
Thanks Bob, you going to be at the Sidecars in the Smokies? If so, we'll see you there.
Possibly.
That´s a really nice sidecar! I like those "space shuttles" . And a nice rebuilding job too.
Good work, Taco. Great result. And you will appreciate the triple tree once installed.
Lee
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