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Vintage minibikes

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by INJUNTOM, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. HuffDaddy
    Joined: Apr 27, 2008
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    Saw your minibike at the Detroit Autorama in the ba*****t. Very cool.
     
  2. smarg
    Joined: Nov 18, 2008
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    My piece of ****...

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  3. james68
    Joined: Mar 9, 2011
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    i still got my rupp that my dad bought me when i was 4yrs old. now that i look back that was way to young to be turned loose on. i can't wait until i have grand children so they can get it for their 4th bday.
     
  4. Nick Flores
    Joined: Aug 13, 2009
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  5. Top_Notch
    Joined: Nov 29, 2009
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    from schaumburg

    I recently picked up what may be a very early 1967 wildcat proto bike - the first ones built by Harrison Research Inc. It has a 5 hp te***pseh (not orignal) with a Tav2 Torque Converter. Pulls me around pretty good.

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  6. partsdawg
    Joined: Feb 12, 2006
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    from Minnesota

    Picked these two junkers up today.
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  7. butch27
    Joined: Dec 10, 2004
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    smarg" Your piece of **** is just too cool. What engine? I'm doing something similar with a 1945 Simplex.
     
  8. some sick bikes
     
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  9. 56sedandelivery
    Joined: Nov 21, 2006
    Posts: 6,694

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    Looks like a "converted" emergency room cart/gurney for a roll around work table. The last hospital I worked at had a 1940's era gurney, still being used in Radiology, I would have loved to get my hands on; the wheels even looked like bolt together Centerlines. Butch/56sedandelivery.
     
  10. smarg
    Joined: Nov 18, 2008
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    Briggs 5 Hp..

    Post some pictures of your simplex!


    My dad has worked in the medical field for a long time we have a bunch of bed frames crawling around the shop.. They make good tire-racks to.
     
  11. porsche930dude
    Joined: Jan 5, 2008
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    I picked up this little benelli dynamo last weekend 65cc 4 speed and streetable :)
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  12. AHotRod
    Joined: Jul 27, 2001
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    WOW ! I always wanted one of those as a kid ^^^^^^^
     
  13. ryno
    Joined: Oct 6, 2005
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    just finished up my build for the lone star round up!
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  14. Lone Star Mopar
    Joined: Nov 2, 2005
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    Hell it'll probably fit right on the trunk of your Caddy!
     
  15. hudsoncustom
    Joined: Oct 26, 2001
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    ryno - your mini looks great! I'll be watching at LSRU for you...
     
  16. Nick Flores
    Joined: Aug 13, 2009
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  17. donut29
    Joined: Mar 6, 2006
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    from canton MI

    Heres what I'm building its not old but its going to haul ***!! and thats all I care about
     

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  18. Hot Rod Elvis
    Joined: Jan 24, 2011
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    Wow, some of these are awesome! I've always wanted a mini chopper like the ones they always have at Tractor Supply...but they're $599!! I wanted one since the third grade, but my mom wouldn't let me get one. And last year, I thought I was too big for one, but I'm seeing adults ride these things....so I guess not. Maybe I can build one this summer from tips from this thread!
     
  19. edweird
    Joined: Jan 4, 2009
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    heres mine that i just repainted for the steel in motion show that the geargoyles are having.
     

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  20. RYNO, nice job! Do you have a guitar to match also? It was a hard choice for me not to paint mine to match my truck. I do have a stratocaster sitting here that will be painted in the next month.
     
  21. LANCE-SPEED
    Joined: Aug 10, 2006
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    I recently got involved with mini bike drag racing. Here is mine, it started life a 1969 Mac XR250.
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  22. ryno
    Joined: Oct 6, 2005
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    it will mounted to rear on a hitch carrier
    be sure to say hi
    thanks, and working on it!
     
  23. lowpunk
    Joined: Feb 22, 2007
    Posts: 350

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    from berwyn, il

    Just a couple more things to do.
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  24. AHotRod
    Joined: Jul 27, 2001
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    Looks GREAT ! ^^^^^^^^
     
  25. lowpunk
    Joined: Feb 22, 2007
    Posts: 350

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    from berwyn, il

    Thanks a lot!

    Just picked this up yesterday. Going to rebuild it with my dad...oh how the tables have turned, haha!

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  26. edweird
    Joined: Jan 4, 2009
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    they are fun.
     

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  27. ClearSpot
    Joined: Aug 20, 2009
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    from Michigan

    Bikes look great guy's!
    Did a little work on mine over the weekend.Harrison Wildcat.Gotta ride it this year!!


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  28. need louvers ?
    Joined: Nov 20, 2008
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    Just keep your eyes peeled at the local swap meets, wrecking yards, s**** yards, and dump. Oh, garage sales too! I, within the last year have bought four of the little beasts, and I have yet to pay more than 25.00 for a frame. As far as motors, every garage out there has a tiller, pressure washer, or other similar garden type implement hanging around in it that isn't used that can be had for free. Ask me how I know! I have six or seven motors now, and they have ranged from free to 20.00. You just have to keep your eyes open... You could soon have this -
     

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  29. INJUNTOM
    Joined: Jun 11, 2006
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    And this ^^^ is what makes it fun...
     
  30. Beachcomber
    Joined: Aug 4, 2010
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    ahhhh I gotta get some for the Bonneville trip this year!!

    Louvers- I think i saw you out at GCC saturday with yours.
     

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