Recent content by Thom Andrews

No problem. Glad I could help you out.

Sorry...my bad. Try this: www.amsportworks.com.

Hello Jason, You can email amsport.com and they should be able to give you a positive ID on your kart. Check'em out. Welcome to the forum.

Fabroman: Measuring from the very rear of the kart, to the seat bar (that the seat loop is tacked to) mine measures exactly 17" outside to outside, length-wise. Measuring from the very end of dog leg of the steering loop (where it tacks to the chassis rail all the way back to the tubings...

Fabroman: Let me double check just to make sure, but I'm sure I didn't. BUT....you just never know. (LOL) Right? I'll post it in the morning, how's that?

Fabroman: Here are some measurements from the Manco that I have. They are: Frame (bumper to bumper) 61", Front axle: 25 3/4", Steering Shaft: 19 3/4", Frame (at forward seat) 16 1/2", Rear Frame (from seat back to bumper) 26 1/2", Rear Frame width, 21 3/4", Rear axle to rear bumper, 8 1/4", Rear...

Hey there, thanks for all that info. Nothing like litigation to make something go away, right. Thanks for helping. I'd say mine is the same vintage.

Fabroman: Yep, I'll take some measurements latter today and post them for ya. Orange Crate: Yeah, even though Manco (now amsport) swore that it wasn't one of theirs. But it has been pretty much confirmed that it is indeed a Manco. Earlier 1980s you say? Have any more info on this kart?

I'd say that is about right...middle to latter 1980s.

Yeah, I'm not sure, but at least I know I'm wide open to doing what I want with the kart. It will be built into a solid driver and then traded or sold. But it will be saved. I don't like to see anything older trashed just because it is old, ya know?

Hey landuse, Yep! I think the documents you linked here seals the deal. My inclination was correct. It is a Manco. Thanks for the links, I appreciate it. Now I'll see if I can't get a year of production here with what you've provided.

Well, I don't know. I have the ex-pres. of the Vintage Karting Association hot on the trail of it now, so maybe he can help clear the air on this one. I hope anyway! LOL....

Ok folks, I've pretty much decided to build the kart into a driver (fun kart deal) it will be done nice and solid, and trade it for something I can race. Whatever I trade for doesn't have to be race-ready, but something I can restore and put on the track. Anyone know of anything cheap...Rupp...

Yeah I looked at the post. And it is identical. So...I'm thinking Manco. I'll have to figure out just what year the thing was produced.

Hello Fabroman, I'll be honest with ya, I think it is as well. Manco claims it isn't but I'm not sure the person knew what they were talking about. But yeah, I agree....Manco. Thing is...what year?