what kind of kart is this

[skeeter]

I found his go kart the other day and have never seen one like it, so I bought it for my kid for 200 bucks. I couldn't find anything like it on line. Could anyone tell me any information about it.

 

[Blazkowiez]

Could you take a few more pictures for me? From the rear of the kart where the engine sets, and perhaps the side view.

 

[skeeter]

I'll get some more posted tomorrow. Someone put a newer 3.5hp briggs on it but I'm guessing it's maybe from the 60's.

 

[Chupacabra]

such a RAD kart! heck yes...post more pics!

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

I will make the assumption that its pretty rare.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

I'd say its probably rare also. Mid 70s would be my guess.

 

[anderkart]

Kinda looks like an old Rupp Ruppster: http://www.google.com/search?source...TF-8&rlz=1T4GZAZ_enUS369US369&q=Rupp+Ruppster

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Dang! That's neat!

 

[Blazkowiez]

Robert tells me that is a Bird Mfg Go-Kart. They were made in the early 70's, he thinks they were called a dune styled kart for the body style. That should help you.

 

[DestructionDan]

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/rvs/1666647974.html

 

[Blazkowiez]

Be warned, these things are a pain to work on.

 

[skeeter]

I don't think it's a rupp. They only made 2 models chevy jr and a monza ss and they don't look like mine, but they are similar. tomorrow I will post more pics. It's a really cool kart and it's is good shape, I think my boy and I will give it a good overhaul'n. Good father son project. My 100hp hammerhead is a bit to much for him so he can drive this one for a while.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

I don't think it's a rupp. They only made 2 models chevy jr and a monza ss and they don't look like mine, but they are similar. tomorrow I will post more pics. It's a really cool kart and it's is good shape, I think my boy and I will give it a good overhaul'n. Good father son project. My 100hp hammerhead is a bit to much for him so he can drive this one for a while.

100hp hammerhead? id like to hear some more about that.

 

[Blazkowiez]

I just told you what the kart is, its a Bird. This was not made by Rupp...

Eh, hammerhead has an 80...

http://www.hammerheadoffroad.com/hh80.html

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Eh, hammerhead has an 80...

http://www.hammerheadoffroad.com/hh80.html

not 80hp, its got 6.5hp look at the specs.

 

[Blazkowiez]

80cc foo, I never said 80hp. Good freaking lord. Do I need pwn you with a phonebook or something? Why would you ever think i'd make that mistake?

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

U didnt, original poster said he had a 100hp hammerhead...

 

[Blazkowiez]

Yeah, I saw he did that... I figured he would click on my link and realize his mistake. Perhaps I should label everything from now on so these things don't happen.

 

[skeeter]

Yea 100hp hammerhead. 583 rotax and a gearbox off a
Polaris scrambler fnr high low. It will smoke the tires on pavement with two adults in it. Its quick!

 

[Blazkowiez]

Cool, throw up some pictures. We'd love to see how that thing is set-up.