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by Keith Bryan
Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away
Replies: 9
Views: 10439

Re: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away

Thank you for posting this picture
I had not seen it before
by Keith Bryan
Sat Nov 19, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Palmini hydraulic brake
Replies: 5
Views: 7297

Re: Palmini hydraulic brake

Old froze up brake SOLD $250 :)
by Keith Bryan
Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Palmini hydraulic brake
Replies: 5
Views: 7297

Palmini hydraulic brake

one of these units are for sale right now on ebay and they are very hard to find so if you need one or parts for one the item number is 270851684725 this item is not mine but I appreciate how hard they are to find good luck
by Keith Bryan
Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away
Replies: 9
Views: 10439

Re: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away

Thanks i didnthave that one!
I was working on the rack and pinion today ive got all the paint and gunk out of it but the cad / zinc / galvanize ? Should be redone where do you go to get that done?
by Keith Bryan
Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away
Replies: 9
Views: 10439

Re: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away

Well 4 out of 100 after 50 years is pretty good keep me posted if you find more
by Keith Bryan
Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away
Replies: 9
Views: 10439

Re: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/Kempocat/73120b21.jpg http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/Kempocat/6cf6a4c2.jpg http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/Kempocat/5a9401a7.jpg http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/Kempocat/666b724e.jpg 4 of them? Michael you have two I have one where is...
by Keith Bryan
Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wheel spacers for 5" go power wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 7439

Re: wheel spacers for 5" go power wheels

I was all excited about getting spacers for my wheels then I realized that if I installed 1" spacers that their wouldnt be enough thread on the end of the axle for the retaining nut so I think I will be staying with the skinny 4.10/3.50-5 on the rear hope they dont spin to much :D
by Keith Bryan
Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away
Replies: 9
Views: 10439

Don Umpberger Capitol Kart UMP special passed away

I was doing a Google search and learned that the man who invented the Capitol Kart UMP Special in 1960 has recently passed away I had the honor of speaking with him a few years back he was delighted that one of his Karts were still around he told me he had one with all the bells and whistles and som...
by Keith Bryan
Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Recover From A Very Serious Illness
Replies: 3
Views: 4527

Re: My Recover From A Very Serious Illness

wow this makes me very thankful for every second of my life
Im glad you are feeling better
by Keith Bryan
Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wheel spacers for 5" go power wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 7439

Re: wheel spacers for 5" go power wheels

Yes I respect vintage karts and how hard it is to find the absolute perfect period correct parts thats why I have spent so much time searching for palmini hydraulic brakes after years of searching I came up with two complete units that I was going to use in my kart restore. then I came to realize I ...