Montgomery Ward T555 Terrain Cycle
Bulldog Trike
Here's another version of a T 555. I bought it from a local guy but he didn't know too much about it. It had the original 8hp Briggs but unfortunately it had thrown the rod through the case.
I found another old 8hp Briggs and she's up and running again.
It's built very well. I live in Omaha so I'm sure it was made by Central States Tool and Die.
There can't be too many of these badboys around anymore.
I'd like to talk to anyone who might have any more info on this particular model.
It has "BULLDOG" decals on the front plate and chain guard. Body was originally blue in color.
I plan to strip the body back to the original color. I'll post new pictures when I'm done.
Thanks for the info fellas. You guys sure know your shtuff when it comes to these old trikes.
Here's another version of a T 555. I bought it from a local guy but he didn't know too much about it. It had the original 8hp Briggs but unfortunately it had thrown the rod through the case.
I found another old 8hp Briggs and she's up and running again.
It's built very well. I live in Omaha so I'm sure it was made by Central States Tool and Die.
There can't be too many of these badboys around anymore.
I'd like to talk to anyone who might have any more info on this particular model.
It has "BULLDOG" decals on the front plate and chain guard. Body was originally blue in color.
I plan to strip the body back to the original color. I'll post new pictures when I'm done.
Thanks for the info fellas. You guys sure know your shtuff when it comes to these old trikes.
I got one of those last summer.
Cant decide on whether to "re-power it" or restore factory.
I have a golf cart that needs major repairs. Motor is good though. thinking of making the T-555 a "Green Machine"
Also, mine has had some mods done already (somebody broke the frame where the flanges bolt together and welded it (strong but poor looking). I was considering building a new "front end.
Maybe make it a quad.
I think though I will either go with electric drive, or maybe an 8 or 12 HP Briggs (electric start would be cool).
Also want to put a flotation tire on the front. I'd need to make a new triple tree to do that, but that doesn't look to difficult to do. Either that or get one from a 3-Wheeler Honda or something (got an extra 185s frame and some tires)
Cant decide on whether to "re-power it" or restore factory.
I have a golf cart that needs major repairs. Motor is good though. thinking of making the T-555 a "Green Machine"
Also, mine has had some mods done already (somebody broke the frame where the flanges bolt together and welded it (strong but poor looking). I was considering building a new "front end.
Maybe make it a quad.
I think though I will either go with electric drive, or maybe an 8 or 12 HP Briggs (electric start would be cool).
Also want to put a flotation tire on the front. I'd need to make a new triple tree to do that, but that doesn't look to difficult to do. Either that or get one from a 3-Wheeler Honda or something (got an extra 185s frame and some tires)
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Bulldog is it a Wards product or not ?
The original magazine article from MINI BIKE TEST on the Wards T555 over in Three Wheeler World stated when asked about a body they said one was in the future works. And it looks like this did happen. Same as the unit that I have with the full front and rear suspension and a Kohler Snowmobile engine. It looks to me that there were about 5 or 6 models under the Montgomery Wards name and then some others with the Buldog name from Missouri (The Show me State ) And they did show a name plate sticker.
So how that the Central States Tool & Die came to sell parts or sold out the tooling to them is still history.
Steve
The original magazine article from MINI BIKE TEST on the Wards T555 over in Three Wheeler World stated when asked about a body they said one was in the future works. And it looks like this did happen. Same as the unit that I have with the full front and rear suspension and a Kohler Snowmobile engine. It looks to me that there were about 5 or 6 models under the Montgomery Wards name and then some others with the Buldog name from Missouri (The Show me State ) And they did show a name plate sticker.
So how that the Central States Tool & Die came to sell parts or sold out the tooling to them is still history.
Steve
That's what has me dumbfounded. They seem to be one in the same. Maybe one day, someone will pop in here that used to work there and explain it all. Then again, maybe we will never get the answerers we seek. I searched the net and bulldog mfg never came up. So as of now I am at a loss, if it smells like chicken and tastes like chicken, is it really chicken????
Tips and Info?
Hey everyone,
I've read through this thread and saw that only a few things were known about this model. I was wondering if the owners of this model, ZCQ-57091A, would have any tips for increasing H.P., what kind of clutch packs would be advisable to use, and any other general ideas. Perhaps a wiring diagram? I was going to do a complete restoration, and maybe in the near future, make it road-legal. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jake
Hey everyone,
I've read through this thread and saw that only a few things were known about this model. I was wondering if the owners of this model, ZCQ-57091A, would have any tips for increasing H.P., what kind of clutch packs would be advisable to use, and any other general ideas. Perhaps a wiring diagram? I was going to do a complete restoration, and maybe in the near future, make it road-legal. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jake