zeeman
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I was turned on to this site by a fellow member over at Old Minibikes.Com. This is my first go kart, so I will probably need lots of help. If anyone can identify my kart, I would appreciate it. Thanks for having me.
New Kart guy here from Georgia
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zeeman
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If it turns out that my kart is nothing special, and it probably will, I won't go for a true restoration. I might put this contraption on it for an engine. I'll have to rework the motor mount or put a remote tank on it though. Just running ideas through my mind at the moment.
Justin9
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Welcome from South Georgia
nak18
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Welcome, I'm in from Metro, GA.
Hope. You can get the kart restored.
Hope. You can get the kart restored.
zeeman
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Hey, thanks guys. I'm still looking through pictures etc. to see if I can ID it. Do you have any good places to ride?
Doc Sprocket
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I don't know what kind of kart that is, but it looks like you're off to a good start with the engine and especially the CVT. Welcome to the forum!
Blazkowiez
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Welcome to the forums, it looks like a Cody kart or a Quincy kart to me. Then again... i've been wrong before.
the-cyborg
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looks like a late 50's early 60's Rupp.
I'll give you $50 for that vintage steel steering wheel if you don't plan on doing a period restore, once chromed it would be perfect for my 59 Bug.
I'll give you $50 for that vintage steel steering wheel if you don't plan on doing a period restore, once chromed it would be perfect for my 59 Bug.
nak18
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To ride, theres a few places near the Ellenwood and Decatur line. If you want to ride in big parking-lots, convington highway/ columbia drive has alot of spots.
If you want parking garages your going to have to search or night ride downtown atlanta/some other spots.
zeeman
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Thanks. I'll search for those models.
zeeman
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I'll look again at the Rupps. I ruled them out to start with, but will need to look closer I guess. I'll keep you in mind for the steering wheel. It is a little bit bent, but will probably straighten out. Thanks for the reply.
zeeman
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Thanks. I originally planned to put the Tecumseh on a minibike, but have not found the right frame for it. It started out as a newer OHH60. I think that is the correct model. If you are interested, you can see the transformation on OMB.com under "homely Tecumseh finds a new home". It was a fun project.
zeeman
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Thanks. Are any of those places sponsored rides, or do people just show up and start riding? I don't want to get arrested. I'll check them out.
Doc Sprocket
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Hot dang! I just buzzed your thread over at OMB, and I've got to say that you've done phenomenal work on that engine! Your thread certainly explains a few things, though- When originally reading THIS thread, I was having a hard time figuring out the engine- looked like a nicely restored vintage Tec, but clearly a newer OHV... I love the trickery you pulled off. Excellent work!!!
zeeman
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Thanks man. I really want to put it on something.
Doc Sprocket
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Definitely! I think it will look fantastic on that chassis you have there. I understand that if the chassis is something particularly special, you'll want to restore it to factory spec... That said, I think that the engine has a great modern-retro thing going on, and I would love to see it on a similarly done chassis. In this case, you have a newer engine, done to look older- perhaps you could "modernize" the old chassis a bit and create an interesting theme.
zeeman
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That's probably what I'm going to do since I can't seem to find out that the frame is a super rare model that deserves to be restored. Plus, it has quite a few broken places on the frame that I'll have to weld up and add some support to. Also, the seat sides will need to be splayed out a little because my butt won't fit in the seat as it is. I'm always open to suggestions. Thanks.
Doc Sprocket
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machinist@large
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Stop eating so much.
:ninja:Hey, T.S., why don't you try it with your kids (under the line of thought, that, "if we don't feed them so much,they won't out grow their clothes so fast!"
). Let us know how that works out!!!:arf:(Just kidding)
Doc Sprocket
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Oh, I have been tempted!!!
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