04-13-2018, 08:07 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-13-2018, 09:36 PM by Terry Bentley.)
I got this old kart running a couple of years ago for this guys kids. I offered a small 4 wheeler as trade at the time. But they wanted to try out the kart instead. Have not heard anything until now when I got a phone call. The dad promised to call me if decided to sell. I actually had his phone number stuck to my printer and looking at it almost everyday. Just wondering if the kart was still around.
It is a late 50's model with dead axle. Would likely have been equipped with one or two Clinton A-400/490 engines. I told the dad my thinking was this kart may be an early Simplex. But still not so sure.
Some of the components definitely look Simplex. But have not found a pic to confirm it. The front wheels have conventional 5/8 sealed bearings. The rear stub axles are replaceable. They are also machined from 3/4 round stock and stepped down, threaded with an extra fine 5/8 thread. They utilize 3/4 tapered roller bearings. Fairly bullet proof. The rear brake setup looks like what I remember Simplex used early on. But I wasnt even born back then, so going with what I saw later at the local tracks. Any ideas?
I plan to clean up some of the alterations. Very minor but still need addressed. Also there is a pair of Clinton E-65 engines that need a donor chassis to reside on. This might just fit that bill.
It is a late 50's model with dead axle. Would likely have been equipped with one or two Clinton A-400/490 engines. I told the dad my thinking was this kart may be an early Simplex. But still not so sure.
Some of the components definitely look Simplex. But have not found a pic to confirm it. The front wheels have conventional 5/8 sealed bearings. The rear stub axles are replaceable. They are also machined from 3/4 round stock and stepped down, threaded with an extra fine 5/8 thread. They utilize 3/4 tapered roller bearings. Fairly bullet proof. The rear brake setup looks like what I remember Simplex used early on. But I wasnt even born back then, so going with what I saw later at the local tracks. Any ideas?
I plan to clean up some of the alterations. Very minor but still need addressed. Also there is a pair of Clinton E-65 engines that need a donor chassis to reside on. This might just fit that bill.
