05-03-2020, 10:37 PM
(04-04-2020, 09:43 PM)John M. Wrote: Does anyone know what make / model / year this kart is?
Thank You
Hello John,
I don't know the brand but I can help with a span of years that it could have been built in. The parts on the kart give clues.
What diameter is the steering shaft? If it measures 1/2" diameter, then the kart was built from 1958 to 1962. The racing sanctioning bodies required the steering shaft to be 5/8" diameter from 1963 going forward. The single drive rear wheel points to 1958 to early 1960s. The really small drum brake also points to the earliest kart years.
The steering tie rod arms being in front of the front axle say 1958 to late 60s.
When you measure the steering shaft diameter, that will tell you which span of years to look at old racing kart ads. You should be able to find out what brand it is from old ads, especially if it is a common brand.
I hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Joe