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I'm not a Dart guy, but those wheels are earlier Azusa wheels as came on many Go Kart 800's. They were not original equipment to Darts. They're hard to find, and command a good price! Good luck with the Dart, and welcome to a site with lots of smart guys who are happy to help. TJ
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I'm definitely not the expert, but I can see that it is a very early Dart (guessing 1960-1962). I say that based on the frame rails forward of the steering hoop being parallel, whereas they taper inward slightly on the later Darts. Also, based on absence of front bumper and 1/2" steering shaft, and the upright, wide steering hoop.
Check for frame sag where the steering hoop meets the main rails. Common problem (repairable with some effort).
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The seat shown is early , prolly 1960/61 . If you have the steering wheel and its original to that kart that will help identify it.
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Looks like my frame. The experts on Darts tell me that if it has the 1/2" steering it's a '61.
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im guessing it should have 4" front 5" rear turbins but scott elkes would know for sure
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Dico s , Hands , Go Powers on early Darts, Turbines in 63 maybe ?
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Scott your kart looks great I, be happy if mine looks half as good as yours.Thankyou everyone for your Imput. I got a lot to learn.What did we ever do without Internet, so much info and you guys are great