The late F.Bruce-White and 'All't'cock' were
a well known sight during the period from the late fifties through to the
nineties at VSCC hill climbs and similar events.
In order to comply with quite
tough VSCC rules, this machine must only be fitted with parts that were
available prior to 1930, the reason that our
club is interested is that the front suspension and drive are for the most
part BSA, (the BSA three-wheeler was launched at the 1929 show).
The power unit is a Douglas
dirt-track air-cooled flat twin (capacity has varied from an initial 494c.c.
through 746 to 820c.c.), This engine is
right at the front, and drive is transferred to an Austin 7
differential (drive side to to the rear of the car) by way of a
lay shaft over this differential to an Albion four speed
motor-cycle gearbox, then via a clutch and another chain back to
the differential.
This system of chains provides the correct direction of rotation,
Dual inboard brake drums are grafted to the A7 output shafts, and the whole
thing is then married up to
BSA FWD wheel carriers, The BSA spring system has been changed slightly,
in that one large wheel-to-wheel spring is employed on the top, whilst the bottom springs
have a reduced number of leaves
click on this to see a bigger picture.H
| Frank Bruce-White and 'Al't'cock'
waiting for the 'off' photo G.Skillen, circa 1995 H
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| A close look at the 'works', showing the engine and transmission as
described above. photo G.Skillen, circa 1995 H |
| Frank Bruce-White and 'Al't'cock'
waiting for the 'off' photo G.Skillen, circa 1995 H
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