Recent content by cl350rr

Happy Easter

Thanks, If I had seen the ad before I started on it I would have built it closer to original but water under the bridge at this point, guess it's a resto-mod

With the help of member Jim Donovan, I was able to contact Frank Weir to see if he could identify this kart. I got a response back within an hour congratulating me on owning a Bilbrook, built by Bilbrook MFG of New York, NJ. Apparently the Karts were produced from some time in the late 1950s...

Famman16, yours appears to have 2 stroke mounts as well

That's a 2 stroke model with a 4 stroke engine installed. note the motor mounts. This is a 2 stroke Broncco:

no, I've gotten enough of those since I signed on here that they are easy to recognize

Got the same message yesterday

Ahhh

Spose there's an engine in there or is this just wasted parts in the name of art?

Should look like this: 5/8" X 2.25" output but I can adapt anything close

Sure, 2 stroke E65. I might be able to id by picture

Looking for a crankshaft, preferably NOS or good used for an engine build Thank you for any leads R

put a drop of vinegar on a bare spot, if it fizzes it's magnesium. flush the vinegar away with water when done

Now that checks several boxes

Really cool piece! I don't believe it's a Hercules, the emblem on the tank does not look like any I have seen. I'm actually thinking it is a carnival ride sort of build-up: Sachs 4 speed engine, top of the line moped, entry level motorcycle power plant (mid to late 1950s is my guess), I would...