1968 Taco 99

[R67]

Here is my Taco project.

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I started off by cutting or griding off non factory welded items on the frame. Then I dismantled it and remove the the paint with a wire wheel. I am currently re-welding poor stick welds, cracks and foot pegs on the frame. The original fork was in bad condition so I bought a 70 Taco 22 to get an original fork. I now has two 22 frames.ut: Progress will be slow on this project so I will post photos if major items change.
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[tomsprops]

Is that rear tire a 6inch ?

 

[Neck]

Nice project! but isn't that a 44?

 

[taco bill]

could be a 44-66- 1967.or a 44-99 1968. whats the serial number?

 

[R67]

The rim is wide 6" with a 5.50 tire. Does anyone know if this was an option or they all came with 5" rims.

The serial number starts with 8A. Does anyone know the difference between the 44 and 99? The only thing I could see was the engine size.

I believe the 99 came with a 5hp B&S and that is what I am picking up this week for the project.

 

[1stlegendtx]

That makes it a 1968 44.TACO Registry

 

[R67]

That makes it a 1968 44.TACO Registry

P – TACO 22, E – TACO 33, T – TACO 44, A – TACO 99, H- TACO 100

Mine starts with 8A, 1968 Taco 99. There is no "T" anywhere on the serial number.

Does anyone know the difference between the 44 and 99?

 

[Hounddog]

Yes you have a 68 Taco 99. The 44 and 99 shared the same frame. The 44 came w/ a 3hp briggs. The 99 came with a 5hp briggs. Both frames utilized the fork with the lower springs. The middle spring came on the 1969-70's bikes. Looks like a good start!

HD

 

[Hounddog]

Also they came with the 5 inch wheels for the 1968 99 and 44.

 

[R67]

Also they came with the 5 inch wheels for the 1968 99 and 44.

Looks like I need to buy one more 5" rim and the lower spring version front fork. I will work with what I have until I get the right specs. Thanks.

 

[R67]

Picked up a motor and other misc. parts today. I am trying to gather all the parts before I really get deep into it. Does anyone know were I can get new B&S 5hp stock stickers. I am going to paint the motor metallic dark gray.
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[george3]

You have a copper engine and you are going to paint it? I wouldnt. the try star wheel is wrong. You need taco wheels.

 

[george3]

Taco wheels.

 

[james c]

50 bucks for the motor as is?

 

[R67]

Taco wheels.

The purple works with the copper color, I am definitely considering the original color. Purple with gold engine, done deal.

You have a copper engine and you are going to paint it? I wouldnt. the try star wheel is wrong. You need taco wheels.

I am always in a lookout for the original wheels and front fork for this project. For now, I am just trying to get it going. The wheel can be replace easy but I will be buying extra paint for the front forks if I find one after I paint it.

 

[1stlegendtx]

P – TACO 22, E – TACO 33, T – TACO 44, A – TACO 99, H- TACO 100

Mine starts with 8A, 1968 Taco 99. There is no "T" anywhere on the serial number.

Does anyone know the difference between the 44 and 99?

:doah::doah:Your correct. I don't know what the h*ll I was looking at:doah::doah:. I agree with George3 leave the engine the way it is.:thumbsup:

 

[Hounddog]

The Copper engine looks great. Where does George3 keep coming up with another Taco to show us all? Very nice indeed!

HD

 

[DreyeIce]

i am painting my engine soon too, heres a link for stickers i used,

Briggs & Stratton Go-Kart Mini Bike decal 5hp 1960s #65 on eBay.ca (item 150451603807 end time 11-Jul-10 15:10:34 EDT)


and why is it such a big deal the motor is a copper-gold color, evryones making it sound special or somthing.....

 

[R67]

It's been awhile since I started this project. I started working on my Lambretta TV200 instead. I am now back on it and have collected all the parts that I needed to finish the project. I haven't decided on how I want to paint it. All I know is that it will have two colors, one being Plum Crazy. Hopefully I can finish it this time.

 

[Dan-E-boy]

wow! shocks cleaned up nice:thumbsup: when you wrote you will have two colors.. did you mean two colors to choose from, or will be painting the bike two tone?