Motor Scooter Burns LPG (Dec, 1955)
Motor Scooter Burns LPG
Already noted for its gas economy, the motor scooter now has been adapted to burn LPG. Ralph Carlton of Wauchula, Fla., converted his standard scooter into an LPG-burner with a few minor engine changes. Now he carries a bottle of propane lashed to the scooter’s front end.
[...] Mechanix has a scan from the December 1955 issue of Popular Mechanics briefly describing the propane-powered scooter (Cushman?) that Ralph Carlton of Wauchula, Florida, converted. While I’m a fan of [...]
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Why the heck not? I mean, besides the front “bumper”?
Comment by Tim Tracy — July 18, 2008 @ 2:34 am
I sure don’t want to crash that motor scooter.
Comment by Best Scooters Mileage — July 21, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
unique scooter..
Comment by dHaN — August 27, 2008 @ 5:26 am
Hello
My name is LeAnne Stewart
I have a Chinses Motor Scooter
Iam in serach for a Mechanic that has 5 or more years experience with
Chinses Motor Scooters
I live in Round Rock Texas
Thank You
Comment by LeAnne Stewart — May 30, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
Hello
My name is LeAnne Stewart
I have a Chinses Motor Scooter
Iam in serach for a mechanic that has had 5 years or more experience
with Chinses Motor Scooters
Thank You
I live in Round Rock Texas
Comment by LeAnne Stewart — May 30, 2011 @ 3:12 pm
LeAnne Stewart: You can say THAT again!
Comment by John — May 30, 2011 @ 4:04 pm
Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
STOP SAYING THAT!
Comment by Don F — May 31, 2011 @ 4:05 am