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by Russ Smith
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Kart engines 2 vintage McCullochs Mc 91/B1 and Mc 93 in U K eBay
Replies: 2
Views: 7183

Re: Kart engines 2 vintage McCullochs Mc 91/B1 and Mc 93 in U K eBay

is that what's considered a fair price in the UK?
by Russ Smith
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DAMN.....
Replies: 10
Views: 51277

Re: DAMN.....

Shucks..........I was hoping that kart would have made a lap on its own!
by Russ Smith
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some sad news
Replies: 10
Views: 34800

Re: Some sad news

VERY sad news, indeed. I had the pleasure of knowing Ted and he was a very friendly guy with a ton of knowledge. Gonna miss you, buddy. RIP old friend.
by Russ Smith
Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Thinning the herd
Replies: 1
Views: 11987

Re: Thinning the herd

Hello Brian, I am not interested in any PP items but am very concerned about you and your health. Please know that my prayers and very best wishes are with you. I am certain that I am not the only person feeling this way. Hang in there, my friend!
by Russ Smith
Fri Jul 28, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can you identify and give a value to this barn find?
Replies: 3
Views: 10054

Re: Can you identify and give a value to this barn find?

Yep,a Rathman.............and you have that expensive fuel tank!
by Russ Smith
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I just don't get it.
Replies: 9
Views: 10598

Re: I just don't get it.

Right after I make a purchase online, I start receiving ads for the exact same thing.........as if I want to buy another one. Go figure.
by Russ Smith
Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A welding question
Replies: 5
Views: 8703

Re: A welding question

It depends on what you plan to use the welder for. Everyday use in a serious hobby shop & certainly in a pro shop, then go Miller or Lincoln. I prefer Miller. Occasional use on not-so-thick or exotic metals.........the better level machines from Harbor Freight will probably work fine. BTW, you can u...
by Russ Smith
Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A welding question
Replies: 5
Views: 8703

Re: A welding question

I've been welding for many years. I couldn't weld very well when I first started so I decided to take a 4-semester welding course at the local community college. Time was well spent and the tuition and "lab fees" were extremely affordable. I recommend it to anyone who wants to weld properly. I did a...
by Russ Smith
Mon May 15, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shout out to the guy who started all the fun...
Replies: 4
Views: 5851

Re: Shout out to the guy who started all the fun...

The kart I recall from the catalog was the original Ingals/Borelli design with non-drop spindles, hand brake, etc. Just like the pic. posted here. I was a kid and thought seeing a "little car" in the catalog was cool.
by Russ Smith
Sun May 14, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shout out to the guy who started all the fun...
Replies: 4
Views: 5851

Re: Shout out to the guy who started all the fun...

I remember seeing this first model kart listed in the Radio Shack catalog. No foolin'.