Hey McBenderBob,
Just how BIG is the guy you get to start that thing????

Alan,
Boy, am I glad you don't live near here. If you ever showed up when I wasn't home, Carole would probably sell you everything in the shop, including the tools, .............and at bargain prices!

Russ

Gee Dave,
I'm going to have to keep my old lady away from your last post at all costs!
Russ

And here I thought I was alone with this little problem. After constant scrutiny everytime the FedEx truck made an appearance, I've learned to "lie in wait" for an expected delivery......and then do a quick sprint, with the package, into the back of the shop. Then I can use the old " oh that??? I've...

Azusa still makes their "Bruiser" jacket: Black vinyl with a white stripe down each sleeve. Available at Go Kart Galaxy (and probably other Azusa distributors) for $53.95. Contact:
Clint Stutts
Go Kart Galaxy
http://www.gokartgalaxy.com
903-489-2429

The consensus of opinion is that ONLY McCulloch engines should be used on an R-1. HOWEVER, how much of a renegade are you? If you want to raise a ruckus, slap a WB 820 (or TWO) on your kart!

Ash Tray?

Very Early Caretta used the "stomp and pray" press on the wheel sprocket spot brake. I have a set of plans that were sold by Ingals-Borelli "way back when" for the do it yourselfers. It shows the brake set-up, jackshaft etc. And, NO louvered side panels.

Page 3 of Dick Day's "Complete Book of Karting" shows an example of an early Caretta with jackshaft drive. Also note cool Mac chainsaw engine (S55A?)

Nice AH-47 with the Clinton Chainsaw D35/D65 exhaust. Do you still have the washing machine that the Maytag engine came from???