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    Trying to resurrect 1950's build

    I have it in the back corner of the shed, I'll try and get it out in the next few days to get overall pictures of it. Good thought on the spindles, off the top of my head I'm not sure that is possible. I definitely do not want to modify (cut chop weld) the frame. Not worth it to me for sake of...
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    Trying to resurrect 1950's build

    My main problem right now is getting this thing up off of the ground a little bit so it won't bottom out as much in the yard. Without doing any major changes if possible. In the long run I believe I'll replace the throttle rod/cable setup with just one cable and eliminate the rod. The way...
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    Trying to resurrect 1950's build

    I will have to get a count again on the drive sprocket. The clutch is 12 teeth I believe but I can confirm when I count the other. The rear tires are 4.10x3.5x5. The drive sprocket is welded to the wheel so any new tire that will fit on this will have to be narrow I believe. Without changing...
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    Trying to resurrect 1950's build

    Oh geez, forgot. One of my main problems right now is raising this thing up a couple of inches so the kids can ride it in the grass. Since it was initially made to run on asphalt.
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    Trying to resurrect 1950's build

    Well, long story short. Grew up driving my grandpa's kart around his 3 acre lot. Kart was built by my grandpa for my dad to race on asphalt. Did well I hear. It was given to me during my high school years to bring back to life in my auto shop class. Unfortunately one of my classmates blew the...
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