02-26-2017, 01:55 PM
Remember this kart? An original survivor "Speed Mobile" kart. Owner is from Indiana. I saw him at the 2014 REARs TBO. He was not sure if it was all original. All he did was disassembled, cleaned and reassembled the kart. Gas tank needed no servicing, replaced the rotted black hose with a clear vinyl hose. Started on the 3rd pull. Told him the kart and engine was all correct, except for the fuel line.
My first kart was a Speed Mobile. Dad rescued the kart that was headed for the dumpster at Tiedtke's Department Store and brought it home in his car's trunk in several bushel baskets. He figured if I could put it together, he would know that I had true interest in karting. Had it all almost all together the next day, I didn't understand the pulley throttle system.
Dad and I took the kart to a lawn mower shop that evening to be completed. Seemed like forever at the shop, but I think we picked it up the following day. lol. The kart was turquoise and silver.
Home movie...
https://vimeo.com/49976793
My first kart was a Speed Mobile. Dad rescued the kart that was headed for the dumpster at Tiedtke's Department Store and brought it home in his car's trunk in several bushel baskets. He figured if I could put it together, he would know that I had true interest in karting. Had it all almost all together the next day, I didn't understand the pulley throttle system.
Dad and I took the kart to a lawn mower shop that evening to be completed. Seemed like forever at the shop, but I think we picked it up the following day. lol. The kart was turquoise and silver.
Home movie...
https://vimeo.com/49976793