JTSpeedDemon
2019 Build Off Winner!
So I keep finding more and more Bird Engineering Starbirds on the internet, so instead of updating a post in my Build Off thread, I'll use this thread instead. Don't worry if it's rather empty now, it's a work in progress.
Here's a list of all known Starbirds(it's become a microhobby to me to track down other Starbirds, as they're elusive, plus it gives me references).
#1: http://www.small-engine-projects.com/vintage-go-kart-build.htm
#2: https://oldminibikes.com/forum/inde...ngineering-go-kart-help-identify-model.56788/
#3: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=41447
#4: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25355
#5: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=42063
#6: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/472174342152069365/
#7, http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91
#8: A Craigslist listing I stumbled upon. Live axle kit from the looks of it, band brake, different steering wheel, tube added across the back, and a modified steering column system:https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/spo/d/rowlett-go-cart-project-frame-only/7002440220.html
#9: karl has one!! : http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/album.php?albumid=181&pictureid=932
#10: karl found another one on Craigslist, but I don't have a link and it'll probably disappear pretty fast.
#11: Found a REALLY hacked up one one Youtube, but the old scrub brakes and the floorpan/front end give it away. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozVlwlYjvwA
#12: My Build Off Winner kart, the Hothead!:http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40841
#13: See reply #6 by Texan.
#14: See reply #6 by Texan
So in total, there are 14 known Bird Engineering Starbirds.
BTW - There are differences between the directly sold version from Bird Eng, and the Sears version like mine.
Basically, the Sears Starbirds don't have rubber pedal pads, bodywork, aluminum split rims, or a handbrake lever.
These are cool, very much classic karts, they're just rare.
Here's a list of all known Starbirds(it's become a microhobby to me to track down other Starbirds, as they're elusive, plus it gives me references).
#1: http://www.small-engine-projects.com/vintage-go-kart-build.htm
#2: https://oldminibikes.com/forum/inde...ngineering-go-kart-help-identify-model.56788/
#3: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=41447
#4: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25355
#5: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=42063
#6: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/472174342152069365/
#7, http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91
#8: A Craigslist listing I stumbled upon. Live axle kit from the looks of it, band brake, different steering wheel, tube added across the back, and a modified steering column system:https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/spo/d/rowlett-go-cart-project-frame-only/7002440220.html
#9: karl has one!! : http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/album.php?albumid=181&pictureid=932
#10: karl found another one on Craigslist, but I don't have a link and it'll probably disappear pretty fast.
#11: Found a REALLY hacked up one one Youtube, but the old scrub brakes and the floorpan/front end give it away. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozVlwlYjvwA
#12: My Build Off Winner kart, the Hothead!:http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40841
#13: See reply #6 by Texan.
#14: See reply #6 by Texan
So in total, there are 14 known Bird Engineering Starbirds.
BTW - There are differences between the directly sold version from Bird Eng, and the Sears version like mine.
Basically, the Sears Starbirds don't have rubber pedal pads, bodywork, aluminum split rims, or a handbrake lever.
These are cool, very much classic karts, they're just rare.