Good thoughts, electric will not have the "period correct" look that I am after, 4 stroke with the covers and rope pull, sort of the same issue, I don't want it to look like it is powered by "Briggs and Stratton" I can put a 50 tooth rear sprocket on it to keep the torque up and the speed down. Could also put a 10t on the front. I haven't figured out the total weight yet and how much torque I will need. If I have to, during a parade, I can always lock the clutch in and pedal it from time to time.