1960 Norseman Thunderbolt

[travtowner]

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[travtowner]

Just threw what i had on for pics. Taking in for powder coat. If i get your email, i have it better on video, which i couldnt post. Dont be afraid to ask if you need anything more

 

[travtowner]

Sorry i didnt get back to you right away. I took an extended vacation courtesy of the state.

 

[travtowner]

Finished mine a while ago, how'd yours go?

 

[travtowner]

Is there anyone in the group who is familiar with the Rocco Norseman Thunderbolts? I just picked this one up and its a bit rough. The back end has been heavily modified. I'm looking for pictures and measurements of everything behind the seat, how far back was the axle, how wide was the axle, as much information as possible on the brake and throttle linkages, etc. What wheels would have been on these originally.
Thanks
Jim.


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[travtowner]

Sorry that doubled up, tried to send video

 

[travtowner]

This was my dad's he got for Xmas late fifties. He passed it on to me about 40 years ago, I just finished to give back to him Xmas 2025

 

[Denny]

What a good son you are!

 

[travtowner]

What a good son you are!

Yea, he was pretty happy, I should of had it done long ago. If it wasn't for the Facebook kart sites id of never gotten it done. Ended buying way to many westbend parts and engines before I finally found the sources to just over haul these 700s. Originally had a Clinton a490. But no longer have access to see if it's still around. There was one other kart my dad grew up with, it was his brothers that I'm working on now. That to had two westbends. At least I got plenty of them and parts now!. Thanks for the comment

 

[Denny]

Cool, save our history!