Hi !

[Hellion]

Thanks you for your comments !

Tu es mon français préféré.

 

[Conrero]

Today, finish the stainless top plate for the tank, there is still clean and paint the tank.

 

[Conrero]

Frame restauration completed i change the original front wheels by steel look ( because the original is so rare…conserved):

 

[Hellion]

Outstanding, Conrero. The fuel tank looks very nice on the engine and gives it a special look.

Can you tell us the wheel and tire sizes? I think they give the kart "a perfect stance" from the side view.

 

[Conrero]

Thanks! Front wheels ils 11/4x5 and rear ils 15/6x6 ( original manco rim).

 

[Conrero]

The solution for Hellion question: silicone parts:

 

[Denny]

I really dig your kart. Can’t wait to see you guys ripping around on it!

 

[Edwin Spangler]

I dont feel like anything less than brass for the material will sufficiently allow those sleeves to act as stoppers, reliably. I bet you hit lock 10-15 times and it will be wore through. -Or are you considering these consumable?

I feel like you wont even notice when they do finally wear through and the whole thing youre trying to prevent will have happened.

Id really like these to be stronger than I suspect because that would be an awesome solution for an issue with a gas pedal, for me.

 

[Conrero]

If you talk about silicon parts, yes, about à Time, they are used, but they are différent nuances of material for durability. Shore 35/40 is good and very strong. In fact, i Try to limit the wear of paint frame and the only way: test on the ground!

 

[Edwin Spangler]

If you talk about silicon parts, yes, about à Time, they are used, but they are différent nuances of material for durability. Shore 35/40 is good and very strong. In fact, i Try to limit the wear of paint frame and the only way: test on the ground!

Ok, breaking out the shore durometer measurements.. That actually explained it perfectly.

 

[kaprizonsochok]

Hello, i m french ( nobodys perfect…) . I restore my old manco american express for my children. I have some go kart but it s difficult to find parts un France.View attachment 153881View attachment 153882View attachment 153883

super daddy

 

[Conrero]

I am waiting parts for américain express but i found this 485-25 in the old farm in France for 50€:

 

[Conrero]

I am waiting parts for américain express but i found this 485-25 in the old farm in France for 50€: View attachment 155474View attachment 155474View attachment 155475

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I don't know the conversation to freedom bucks but you stole that kart.
What's the plan for it?

 

[Conrero]

I m not sur to understand but i buy the kart, not stolen

 

[Hellion]

We Américains say, “the price was so good, it’s like you stole it” That kart is in mint condition (or close to it). Even has the decals, stickers and tags intact. Pity about the missing motor and whatever running gear it once had. Very interesting to see a Manco far from its native country.

50EUR = 58.57150 USD

Here’s a parts manual. Per item 74 it would seems to have had a Briggs 5 horsepower engine and a torque converter…

https://landmaster-assets.american-landmaster.workers.dev/uploads/manuals/Fun-Kart/485486_operatorsmanual_4852548526485241485291486252486352486452.pdf

 

[Conrero]

i have the original comet torque converter and a part off the seat, no engine but ils easy to place à gx clone ( because find a briggs with 3/4 shaft in France is no easy)

 

[Grizzlymi]

Nice find and great price!