Can anyone ID this?

[jebubb]

I have been told this is a 1958 Bushmaster. Can anyone confirm this? Does anyone know anything about this kart?
Currently has a Tecumseh AH47, and is set up to add a second engine.
Thanks for any information.

 

[Denny]

All I can tell you is it’s old. But you knew that already. Being it is set up for twin engines I think it is an early racing kart. Cool find! Needs a restoration, definitely not one to cut up!

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Those front tires!

 

[jebubb]

Those front tires!

The fronts are General. They aren't going anywhere. The worn out rears are goodyear and will have to be replaced.

 

[jebubb]

If anyone has an opposite rotation late 50s early 60s Tecumseh AH47 let me know!

 

[electraglide]

Found a Chainsaw on ebay with what seems to be a motor like yours ..... check it out and compare specs label ...

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[pearl111]

I have been told this is a 1958 Bushmaster. Can anyone confirm this? Does anyone know anything about this kart?
Currently has a Tecumseh AH47, and is set up to add a second engine.
Thanks for any information.

Just wondering, is this your go kart,or are you going to buy it?

 

[Thepartsguy]

two strokes run either way without modification I believe. I have some massive Jonsareds or whatever there called would love to have that kart!

 

[Denny]

Kart was originally push started probably. Reasearch Simplex Karts.

 

[jebubb]

Just wondering, is this your go kart,or are you going to buy it?

I bought this earlier this week.

 

[jebubb]

Kart was originally push started probably. Reasearch Simplex Karts.

Would it have been direct drive or clutch?

 

[Hellion]

Always check the vintage karting forums as well. Most likely someone there can ID it in 5 seconds.
You can use any tire as long as you have a good inner tube... within reason... I mean that in more of a display category, as long as the tube holds air.

This is looking more and more like a homebuilt or something cobbled together with a legit factory frame as its basis. Those fan belt brakes are whimsical. Neat engine though.

 

[jebubb]

Always check the vintage karting forums as well. Most likely someone there can ID it in 5 seconds.
You can use any tire as long as you have a good inner tube... within reason... I mean that in more of a display category, as long as the tube holds air.

This is looking more and more like a homebuilt or something cobbled together with a legit factory frame as its basis. Those fan belt brakes are whimsical. Neat engine though.

Can't get on the vintage karting forums. email confirmation doesn't work.

 

[Denny]

No clutch, most racing karts back then were push started or started on a jack.