Since purchasing my Model 7 Sunbeam it has been my intention to find the correct sidecar and restore it back as it was delivered from the factory in 1927, I have now found a sidecar and chassis and I am now looking for some information on the sidecar
I am seeking some information on the rear luggage carrier ,It seems that there was a tool box that is fitted under the carrier on checking pictures it seems that the tool box is fitted on metal bracket's fixed to the underside of the sidecar body, the luggage top which is clad in white rubber like the foot boards is the lid of the tool box and when you unlock the tool box the lid can be hinged up at an angle to gain access to the tool box , being all fitted to the body all vibration is taken up in the 4 springs
Would anyone who has a carrier tool box be able to take some pictures or perhaps let me visit and take my own I would be most grateful if someone is wanting a carrier or spare wheel fixing perhaps we can swap ideas and I am happy to make spares to help out
thanks in advance
john Guppy
Hi here's a picture of the sidecar which I let go in 2005 I just didn't have the space to justify in keeping it. You can see the remains of the luggage rack and how it was fitted to the chassis in the second picture. The sidecar has been brought back to life, restored and been in use in VMCC training days.
(https://s26.postimg.org/etlm9ic79/2005_1029image4_3_80013.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/etlm9ic79/)
(https://s26.postimg.org/l7apcr9dh/2005_1029image4_3_80016.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/l7apcr9dh/)