Help identifying kart

[aham2003]

Picked this up last week to begin restoring. I'd like to know what make and model it is so I can educate myself on it. Any help is appreciated.

 

[chancer]

It looks like the kart has been lengthened between the front of the seat and the steering.
Does it look more like that in person.
I was looking at the bend in the front bumper and thinking Rupp

 

[aham2003]

That's the first thing I noticed when I picked it up that it has been lengthened. Thanks for the input. I'm doing some research trying to find a model or year. It looks like most rupps I've seen go up at an angle from the frame to the spindle. This kart just goes straight out from the frame, level with the frame.

 

[Shredder]

Thunder Kart single seat?
Looks like mine, if so it's pretty darn old. Haha.

 

[aham2003]

Haven't found many pictures on a single seat thunder kart to compare. Anybody else with some ideas/comments? The more the better lol.

 

[aham2003]

Got an opportunity to pick up another one of these identical to this except if hasn't been stretched and it has a motor and runs for 120. I'll pick it up Thursday.

 

[landuse]

Got an opportunity to pick up another one of these identical to this except if hasn't been stretched and it has a motor and runs for 120. I'll pick it up Thursday.

Excellent!

 

[chancer]

Do you or the seller know what it is? Also That is a great deal at 120

 

[aham2003]

I'm going to ask him when I pick it up what he knows about it.

 

[aham2003]

Just picked up another. This one is a beauty. And the best part, it was free! Can anyone tell me a make model and year range? Thanks!

 

[Poboy kartman]

Just picked up another. This one is a beauty. And the best part, it was free! Can anyone tell me a make model and year range? Thanks!

I recognize that kart!!!! It's mine!!!! And it was stolen!!!! I can tell because it's sideways just like mine was when it was stolen!!!! JK....

 

[aham2003]

Lol well come on and pick it up haha.

 

[aham2003]

Also, these are pretty big back tires. It has a live axle with built in sprocket. Would I be good just running a centrifugal clutch or would I need a TC?

 

[Poboy kartman]

TC.....

EDIT: Give us some more information on tire height, kart and rider weight, and rear sprocket tooth count.....as well as anticipated engine HP.... Looks like it could be a CC candidate....maybe....

 

[colestreasures]

Just picked up another. This one is a beauty. And the best part, it was free! Can anyone tell me a make model and year range? Thanks!

Looks like a manco /dingo to me. And it should have came with a torque converter setup on it.
Cole

 

[aham2003]

Well it doesn't have a motor on it. I'm looking at the 420cc, approximately 13 horsepower.

 

[OzFab]

Be careful what you wish for; a TC setup for a 420cc (which is what it needs) will set you back almost as much as the engine...

 

[aham2003]

Not very familiar with TC. I saw several kits on ebay for about 100 bucks. Could you explain what kind of TC I would need for 420cc?

 

[aham2003]

It says this TC kit is for a 420cc.

http://www.amazon.com/BLAST-LED-Predator-Converter-REPLACEMENT/dp/B00SNV7NMQ

Would that work? I'm very familiar with engines and karts, but this is my first time considering a TC.

 

[OzFab]

That description is all over the place; title says

Predator 420CC GO Kart Torque Converter Clutch 1"

Description line #1 says

Complete 3/4" Torque Converter Set

Description line #2 says

1 x 1" Driver Pulley

...

Either way, that's a chinese knock off of an amended 30 series TAV, no reputable manufacturer makes them in this setup; a reputable setup will set you back around $300-$350...

I'm not saying it won't work but, I can't guarantee it will either...