Welcome Rumbles
For what it's worth, I have a bit of experience with chain drive cars, and unfortunately, it's not good. I spent some time with Bike-powered minibuggys (off road), and if you'll pardon the pun, the weak link is the chain, or more specifically, keeping the chain cool, and having it live and stay in adjustment..
Many, many of the minibuggy guys suffer the same fate.. you might browse around over at minibuggy.net before you commit one way or another.. It's not that it can't be done, but making chain drive low maintenance and reliable in a car is a bit elusive..
A few years ago I promised myself no more chain drive cars.. (notice I didn't say no more bike powered cars though
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Whatever you do, this looks unique and interesting.. please keep us updated with lots of pictures!
--ccrunner
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Dean
1972 Honda N600 Restomod "ccrunner's N600 VFR800 repower"
1963 Volvo P1800 Restomod
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