Robron Rocket Roadster Restoration - AUGUST 1ST 2026

[Hellion]

Yes, Bob died in 2023. He and his wife, Wanda, love to dance and drive around in his old convertible...

Obituary for Robert Allen Stanton | Burroughs Funeral Home

Celebrate the life of Robert Stanton and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

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Robert was a 1958 graduate of Gibson High School and attended King’s Business College in Charlotte, North Carolina. In his early years, he was employed by JP Stevens and later became owner/operator of R&W Karts and Parts and RobRon, Inc. He enjoyed anything to do with racing, including driving and building motors and chassis. He also enjoyed restoring vintage cars and karts and truly loved “cruising” in his 1950 Ford Convertible.

"He is survived by his two sons, Robert Allen Stanton II of McColl, South Carolina, and Ronald Howell Stanton of Bennettsville, South Carolina." Be neat if they could continue the business catering to adult riders only or something.

R&W Karts and Parts. I have never heard of the brand.

 

[opsman64]

I haven't although I am 5'7" and 140 so there is that ...

 

[opsman64]

Do you fit the kart? Remember, this photo shows a man fitting an adult sized kart...

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Steve McQueen loved karting!

 

[opsman64]

Or a '76 Briggs. Again nice color matching if light sanded and patina coated. A much easier build but that 6HP Tecumseh looked like a monster ... it has the 1" shaft so very beefy.

EDIT: Prior to having in my possession it was thought to be an '81. Looking at the actual serial number it is a 1976.

 

[opsman64]

Obituary for Robert Allen Stanton | Burroughs Funeral Home

Celebrate the life of Robert Stanton and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

www.bfhbennettsville.com

"He is survived by his two sons, Robert Allen Stanton II of McColl, South Carolina, and Ronald Howell Stanton of Bennettsville, South Carolina." Be neat if they could continue the business catering to adult riders only or something.

R&W Karts and Parts. I have never heard of the brand.

Thank you for posting. I have enjoyed the experience I've had learning about Robert and Rupp and karting in general. Amazing how much joy a single 'repurposing' purchase from FBM can provide. I have especially liked learning about how robron came to be and admire his initiative to buy the jigs, blueprints and (I assume) NOS inventory ... I again see the cross over between classic cars and vintage go kart collecting.

 

[Hellion]

Thank you for posting.

You’re welcome. Have enjoyed learning along with you but have been just gleaning bits and pieces here and there. JimD is the source though as he worked with Robert Stanton and all the domestic fun kart (some racing kart) manufacturers as an OEM supplier. I mean he has confirmed and can confirm what is basically rumor or heresay.

The Briggs is a good fit due to the configuration of the fuel tank and small footprint it provides over the Tecumseh. The genius of it is that the fuel tank is on the same side as the carburetor and exhaust and not on the other side taking up all that crucial real estate behind the seat.

 

[opsman64]

You’re welcome. Have enjoyed learning along with you but have been just gleaning bits and pieces here and there. JimD is the source though as he worked with Robert Stanton and all the domestic fun kart (some racing kart) manufacturers as an OEM supplier. I mean he has confirmed and can confirm what is basically rumor or heresay.

The Briggs is a good fit due to the configuration of the fuel tank and small footprint it provides over the Tecumseh. The genius of it is that the fuel tank is on the same side as the carburetor and exhaust and not on the other side taking up all that crucial real estate behind the seat.

Agreed! Much easier and more ergonomic for a go-kart