Featured Hot Rods ?s on buying a Bantam

where does one even see kubota gas engines?

 

Commercial equipment Gas or Diesel,
Propain ,
Ride on Tower ( concreat trowel )
& also used in small air craft .
I have a Briggs , its about 18-24 inch long , water pump to crank ,
The Kubota close to same .
A place I knew had 6 machines that broke pitch controls , nothing to do with engine, they wanted to clean yard , I left to pick up pars for other equipment
Showed back up few hrs later all where gone , taken to dump
To many chief,
I all ready had one engine out ,
3 cuts with torch .

 

A friend of mine in high school built a go-kart in metal shop, powering it with a motorcycle drivetrain. He drove it home, and said it would do about 60 mph.

 

That kubota looks like it might actually fit!

 

I have a 1978 Kubota B7100; 13 hp and a top speed of 8 mph. Fun to think about the possibilities of Kubota speed parts!

 

still waiting on a response to my offer. starting to get pre-buyers remorse based on the lack of parts

 

had a call yesterday, brother wants more than i offered. I suggested to them to put it up for sale, if it doesnt sell, let me know... will let all know if I get it.

 

Don't think a diesel would be a good option.

 

apparently all these comments are on gas kubotas-i was only familiar w/ their diesels

 

Please do and good luck.

 

The Briggs I have I thank 55 hp .
I was wanting to use in a Out Law
Jr F/c ,Dragster , Altered with a slipper or gear box for my nephew

 

Well, it looks like I'm going to be the proud owner. apparently no one else called/looked/offered, so as a man of my word, i'm buying it. getting scared now..

 

Congrats mr.chevrolet! I hope you follow with a build thread. I think there will be a lot of people rooting for you.

Lynn

 

my first efforts will be to get it turning over (engine)

 

Congrats .Super cool car. That is an American Austin coupe.Bantam was a bit later with a different nose. If it ran when parked ,Get it running! They are fun! Join the Austin Bantam club. Despite all the negative comments about the spindly ch***is and under powered motor. these things handle like a Go kart in a parking lot .I have two .An unfinished restored one, and an old Comp coupe body. Go to the Club meet ,get a ride in one .They are a blast . I wanted that Ch***is Blowby had badly. A bmw 2002 combo would be a kick.They are small. Probably not small enough.Please don't strip that paint.

 

An HD V Twin?????

 

I have an old Harley 45 I've thought about.I wish @Jeff Norwell would come get this Comp coupe..

 

Cool American Austin! Was it stuck up on a pole as a dealer sign? I agree with rod1, join the club, go to the AABC national meet which is in June in Hershey this year, you'll regret not going since you're not far from there, and yes, catch a ride, they are a hoot! Just know that these club guys are all about preservation and authenticity, but you will be hard pressed to find parts without their connections. The mechanical stuff is out there but decent sheetmetal is scarce,

 

the paint is the reason I want it. was on display in town at the Dealership when I was a kid. I just want to try to get it running and display it with our local Historical Society.

 

I have probably ten to fifteen years of the club issues if you need them .Lot's of Tech.

 

rod1, just sent you a message

 

Might want to try Richard @rg171352 on the Hamb, for some info on Bantams
I sold him a 39 Bantam 2 main bearing engine a number of years ago.
Not sure if he is still on the Hamb or not.

Bill

 

Old photo of my dad's 39 Bantam.

Bill

 

I will be interested to see where you go with this project. I wondered about a Jeep engine, either the flathead or F head. Torquey little (Go) Devils.

 

This guy used to live near me. I never met him. Always heard he was a good guy. I do not know if he is still alive.
AUSTIN / BANTAM PARTS!
If you are going to get into these great cars, sooner or later you are going to talk to Joe. Joe DeAngelo that is. He has lots of parts and wants to see your rig on the road and running. Tell him I sent you! He says his hours are "anytime"..so, give him a call and see if you can find that taillight lens..

Golden Miles Sales, Inc.,
Joseph E. DeAngelo
2439 S. Bradford Street,
Allentown, PA 18103-5821
Phone or FAX (610) 791-4497
Joe has just posted a website (4-2-98).
Note: this site seems to fade in and out...
might be better off giving him a call if you have trouble getting in.

 

I have a CJ2A in my Belly Tank and they are only a little shorter than a SB Chev w/short pump JW.

 

Oldolds, thanks for the info, i've written it down and when its home and ***essed I'll give him a call

 

Small modern Japanese superchargers work great on the Austin 7 engine