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by dean kanocz
Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: McCulloch Yellow
Replies: 9
Views: 8387

Re: McCulloch Yellow

I would suggest using an epoxy or etch primer on clean surface. Bead blasted is the best for adhesion. Wipe with a solvent based wax and grease remover or lacquer thinner and dry well with compressed air before priming. A light coat of sealer is all you need so your paint won't flake off. Then spray...
by dean kanocz
Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 16
Views: 14646

Re: Introduction

Alan if you decide to go in a different direction and want to sell the Precision rear wheels I would be interested.

Dean
by dean kanocz
Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 16
Views: 14646

Re: Introduction

Thank you for the kind words Bob. We sure hope to see you at Tucson this fall. Tucson vintage kart playdays are November 6,7,8th this year. 40.00 per day, no heats just plenty of track time with your buddies. Free BBQ dinner Saturday evening, kart show before dinner and raffle and show awards after ...
by dean kanocz
Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Grand Prix
Replies: 6
Views: 5924

Re: Rupp Grand Prix

Ted,

Sure wish I did not have to give anyone "hell"?

Zollie was honest enough and it should not be lost to us on the track with this kart in the future. He sure did a nice job!

Be careful if you see it next to you at track speeds.

Greedy sellers with no regard ??
by dean kanocz
Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rupp Grand Prix
Replies: 6
Views: 5924

Rupp Grand Prix

It is great to see a rear engine kart bring 8700.00 on BAT. I have seen the restorers posts on the forums and Facebook and followed his progress. A very honest guy who did a beautiful restoration. He mentioned serious rust pitting issues to the rear frame rails. He filled them with putty with the in...
by dean kanocz
Fri May 15, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: WTB- pair of WB 580/700 chain guards
Replies: 3
Views: 5399

Re: WTB- pair of WB 580/700 chain guards

Vince Hughes has them
by dean kanocz
Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?
Replies: 6
Views: 7091

Re: WB 580/700 lightning bolt exhaust repops?

Check with Tom Thorin.

He reproduced "lightning bolt" headers without the West Bend logo and has them for sale.
by dean kanocz
Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jack McClure Rocket Kart History and....
Replies: 11
Views: 11383

Re: Jack McClure Rocket Kart History and....

Hi Bob, Yes, he ran it at Thompson Oh. and around the country in an experimental class. The first Mustang test run lacked the crude wheelie bars pictured. Uncle Bill says the front end lifted straight in the air when they lit it off. The exhaust tube crushed and prevented a complete rollover. The Mu...
by dean kanocz
Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jack McClure Rocket Kart History and....
Replies: 11
Views: 11383

Re: Jack McClure Rocket Kart History and....

The Turbonique Pegasus Mustang driven by my uncle Bill Venditti. Based out of northeast Ohio.
by dean kanocz
Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jack McClure Rocket Kart History and....
Replies: 11
Views: 11383

Re: Jack McClure Rocket Kart History and....

Bill Venditti's follow up to the Pegasus Mustang sponsored by Ed Pike Lincoln.