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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by JimSwann, May 5, 2009.

  1. JimSwann
    Joined: Jul 4, 2007
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    Found this on Craigslist. It was too cool to pass up. Ill shoot more photos when I get it home.
     

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  2. chopnchaneled
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    from Buford Ga.

    I think i'm kinda ticked off about this,
    you should also buy a lottery ticket !!!!!!!!!!!!
    you did good.
    Great find
     
  3. RichG
    Joined: Dec 8, 2008
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    that is so cool! Luv me some go-cart fun!
     
  4. Von Rigg Fink
    Joined: Jun 11, 2007
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    from Garage

    dam..ive been hunting for a cart for my daughter for the past few months on CL..and all i can run across are the ugly ass home built POS that some kid thinks is worth 4 to 500 bucks
    than you show up with this little gem..
    great!..i hope my kid dont see this:(
     

  5. JimSwann
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    Anyone have an Idea on value? Straight axle, metal body, hand brake. New 18hp. Briggs. Im thinking a vintage engine and more correct rear wheels, rear sheet metal would be cool too. 6ft wheelbase 4 ft wide. Is it a 1/4 midget or a cart?
     
  6. RichG
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    Is the front end on an actual spring, or are the radius rods just for show?

    New 18hp Briggs, used, I would think at least $500 or more.

    The cart itself, I would give $400 for it easy (with no motor), but I am a serious cheapskate, I'm sure it's worth well over that.:D
     
  7. S.F.
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    whats the deal on that thing, who made it? That sure is pretty cool, I like the hair pins up front.
     
  8. JimSwann
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    Wow, I underestimated the value. Ill probably fix it up, screw around with it a little, and wind up tradeing or selling it. No idea of the maker. Ill pick it up this afternoon and shoot some more photos.
     
  9. brigrat
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    from Wa.St.

    The body looks like a quarter midget that someone has cut the back half off or left it off and installed a way bigger motor. The brake handle looks quarter midget, tires and wheels definitely not............
     

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  10. ryno
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    i gotta ask,
    what did you pay for it??
     
  11. badger
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  12. Little Wing
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    Heres a lil race cart ,,there are a few out there that were built to look like actual race cars ,,by how narrow your front end is I would thing the radius rods are some what functional ..Old Homelite motor would be about right

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  13. JimSwann
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    Thanks Wing, looks like a pair of engines is what this needs as well as some rear metal.
     
  14. JimSwann
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    More photos. This thing is cool as heck.
     

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  15. BillyBobsSpeedShop
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    I saw that on craigslist also. I was contemplating on buying also, it is a sweet ride man. Im from boonville, you ever go to any cruise inns at mount airy?
     
  16. Little Wing
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    Looks like something someone tried to restore,,be interesting to have seen the original
     
  17. buzz bomb
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    That Kart is beautifull!! What did you get it for...... You scored!!

    Buzz
     
  18. JimSwann
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    Got my fat ass in the Kart today but I dont fit at all. Would I be shot or hung for modifying (wider and longer) it for an adult? If you guys would have me publically flogged for modifying it Ill probably put it up on the classifieds.
     
  19. Little Wing
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    wow,,just became a $900 kart:eek:
     
  20. need louvers ?
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    Bitchin cart ! Just got mine running about a month ago, fulfilling unfulfilled childhood dream number 7985.09 to the tee ! Nothing special, B/S 3.5 hp and an 80s concession cart, but bombing down the ally behind my humble home/shop at 30mph is almost as much fun as racing real stuff! Watch out for physics and gravity though, it is possible to put one over!! Good story though, when people ask why your arm is 100% road rash, and your obviously in your mid forties.
     
  21. RichG
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    Looking at the pictures you've posted now, I would have definitely given $400 for the cart, if they would have gone that low, that's a seriously neat machine!

    As far as fat guys and go carts, let's just say that my landlord couldn't figure out what the crescents in my lawn had been cut with:D Carts are hot rods distilled to their barest essentials, motor, wheels, steering, go!
     
  22. It's called a quarter midget. They were way popular in the '50's before go-karts
    There was originally a tail piece that fit on it that made it look like a sprint car. Did you get that ? Probably lost after it was taken off to mount the bigger motor.
    Look closely and you should find a tag from the Mfr.
     
  23. Flying Tiger
    Joined: May 2, 2009
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    from Japan

    Wow, great find. I would love to have somthing like that.
     
  24. wheelkid
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    My dad was on the Homelite team in 60-61
    Jimmy
     
  25. THE SPEED ADDICT
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    Kool kart! That will be my next project! Maybe a Radio Flyer! :D
     
  26. RichG
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    Does he have any pictures? I'd love to see them!:D
     
  27. dentprone
    Joined: Apr 11, 2009
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    Nice.....sweet little kart. Are the nose section and panels 'glass?
     
  28. pan-dragger
    Joined: Sep 13, 2006
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    bitch'n kart, I had one similar when i was a kid..
     
  29. Jimv
    Joined: Dec 5, 2001
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    motor isn't too "Vintage".But those are great, strong running motors.Trick it out!!
    JimV
     
  30. JimSwann
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    No fiberglass, all steel body
     

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