I decided I needed a flattop 820. It fits better on a 61 Fox when I turned it upside down. This one is modified and I also put a stock one together. Should be fun if I get a chance to run it this summer/fall.

Wish I was closer, have fun

Saw a production Paxton supercharger on a Studebaker in Janesville, WI in the early 60's. They did a very neat installation and it was fast. Unfortunately I never got to drive it.

Ann & I were offered a free trip to see the bridge and view the property. We decided that we couldn't afford it and passed. Should have taken the flight.

Same to you a day late. We had a Zoom get together with the whole family from all over the country including all the grand kids and great grand kids yesterday.

Just finished talking to Brian. It's not an original rocket kart but the engines and tanks were the real deal. He put a lot of time into the project and had it at Brodhead and Quincy to show. He never fueled it up or tried to start the rockets. He talked to Jack early in the project and found that i...

Here's a view showing the fuel info and the year.

Brian Espeset brought this kart to the Brodhead vintage event in 2008.

This is what the factory looked like back in the day. I took the picture when we visited the museum during the 2010 VKA event.

Thanks for the pictures, they're a good representation of the early days of karting.

Dick Teal