I just noticed this thread. Reminds me of the Simplex Challenger I bought second hand back in the 60's. I had saved up some cash from my paper route and there was a fellow who was selling this a couple of blocks from my home. Had to have it and surprisingly enough my Dad went along with it. I was maybe 12 or 13. It had a Clinton E-65 engine.
"Found" this today.. Not really "vintage" but looks pretty close.. (Stole the engine off grandpa's lawnmower just for mockup..& By "found" I mean built from scratch with pieces found in my scrap pile)
Can anyone tell me anything about this one? like year idea or brand? I saved it from the scrapper about a year ago but don’t know anything about them.
what you have there was called a "fun kart" or a "yard kart", not very collectable or valuable but I bet if you restored it and put a new engine on it your kids would think you were a hero!!!!
My two grandsons and I decided it was time to get my cart out of hibernation. The older one is a wizard with 2 strokes, and already has the carb apart to rebuild it. Do any of you guys know where we can source a proper carb kit for a Mac 91A ? She’s coming along…
I got one of these for Easter 1960, a David Bradly. It was big and slow but It was a perfect starter. It also taught me how to use a manual clutch. In a couple weeks I was drifting down the alley backwords and letting the clutch go at full throttle!! all that happened was the fan belt would loosen up then finally brake. I learned about fan belts with the green strip also.. I also learned about living in the city, it got stolen when I went in to have lunch...
Dang.....that's so close to ours - also MAC 91A my brother bought new.....sadly he let a buddy use it and it was lost in that biddies seperation/divorce.....ours was green also.....
I picked this one up today for $150.00. I passed on the black one yesterday for $200.00, it was really rough. I'm happy with the purchase of the orange one. I'm about 5'6" or so, and barely fit in it. I might stretch it 3 or 4 inches in front of the seat. That will move the steering wheel and pedals forward. I'll stare at it for awhile before I do anything drastic to it. Also, I don't know what brand it is.
Hi all, it has been a while since I checked in. I am hoping someone can help me id a recent find. I thought it was a home build until I came across a pic of another one (orange) with a quote that the maker was in New York or New Jersey, and he had an ad for it at some point. This one has a Clinton E65 2 stroke on it dating from 1960. Anyone recognize it?
Just got this one from a neighbor at work, no idea what brand or vintage it is. He had put this motor on it years ago
Looks like a Rupp Dart Kart… Rupp Turbine wheels. Also made larger for Mini Bikes. We have extra too. Real Rupps are getting pretty valuable..ours is a Chaparral.
In my quest for 91A carb rebuild parts, a friend of mine; led me to an awesome fellow named Kent. The guy knew what my kart was , from just a description… unbelievable! He just sent me an ad copy. Sounds like I found the right guy.
stillrunners, he told me he has all the parts to redo my carb. He also wants to install new crank seals in the bottom end, due to the engine sitting for about 30 years; since I last had it running. I’m taking it over to him next week, and will post how it works out.
Might be just the camera angle but it looks like the toe-in is not correct on both karts to me. Jimbo
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