Recent content by jeff___H

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Thanks for the interest, info, assistance and the PMs. This kart has found a new home - QUICKLY! I'm sure you have not seen the last of it!

I haven't been active on any VDub forums in quite a while.

According to a user on vintagekarts, it is a 1961 Mark IV.

I have no intention to. I rescued it from getting crushed. Next step will be to find it a new home.

I have had 36 airheads. I still have a EMPI style 'glas buggy on a '64 pan.

Thanks! I had seen some of this advertising. I had figured that the engine was incorrect. The other thing throwing me off is the upholstery. In the brochures they all have pleated seats, where mine is smooth vinyl with colored edge bead. As for my kids - they can't always get what they want...

Thanks for the responses. My kids want me to fix this up for them.

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I recently got acquired this Kart. It is a Simplex Challenger. It was stored in a garage, buried under debris. It is complete other than the air filter. Black frame. Brakes work. Engine turns free. Firestone tires (rough) on alloy wheels. In need of a complete resto, obviously. I haven't been...

Found this forum while trying to identify a Kart I recently picked up. New to this site, but am familiar with message boards. Had a 2 stroke powered Kart when I was a kid, among other toys. Wish I still had it. I'm a 60's kid. Love muscle cars, air-cooled VDubs, motorcycles etc. Born and...