Here's another interesting thing you can do with that old Volkswagen when it reaches the end of the road...
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Start with an old VW. A Karmann Ghia is especially nice because the rear wheels are about 4" wider than a bug.
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Roll the VW over on it's side and cut out the rear end with an oxy-acetylene torch. The engine, transmission, and rear suspension fall out in one piece.
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Weld on a few sticks of 1" square stock to form a seat (big enough to store your bed-roll and a couple of changes of clothes) and a storage compartment (big enough to hold a couple of cases of beer).
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Cover the frame with sheet steel, poke a few holes for lights and the stereo and stuff...
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Paint the trike a subdued color so as not to attract too much attention on the open road. Rebuild the engine with a mild cam and a big bore kit. Chrome every piece of the engine that comes loose. Buy huge chrome rims and put them on before you take your pictures...
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And voila! You've got your own recycled VW trike. 100 horsepower, four speed (with reverse), AND you can't fall over when you stop at a traffic light!
But let's face it, I still own a torch and a welder...
So after a few years it's time to transform this creation into
THE BIG WHEEL TRIKE