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by Russ Smith
Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faye Pierson RIP
Replies: 5
Views: 4708

Re: Faye Pierson RIP

Very sad to learn of Faye's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting her at Medford many years ago and I was in awe. She was very friendly and took the time to have a friendly conversation. She will be truly missed, RIP.
by Russ Smith
Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STOLEN!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 4306

Re: STOLEN!!!

Is was informed that there was also furniture in the trailer but nothing else that was kart related.
by Russ Smith
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STOLEN!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 4306

Re: STOLEN!!!

The carrier (PNW Logistics) was contracted thru UShip. UShip has already agreed to reimburse all my expenses but I would much rather have the kart. It is currently being investigated by them and the police. There is a SMALL chance that it might turn up but I'm not holding my breath. I am impressed w...
by Russ Smith
Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STOLEN!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 4306

STOLEN!!!

This 1960 Hoffco Hurricane has been STOLEN. It was in transit via UShip from Georgia to California and the trailer it was in was stolen in Oklahoma. It was part of the Harm Shurrman collection and had won two Best Unrestored Kart awards at Barnesville. It was sold without the engines. Please keep yo...
by Russ Smith
Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-assembly Issue
Replies: 15
Views: 12028

Re: Re-assembly Issue

and take more pictures than you think you'll ever need from every angle and plenty of close up details.
by Russ Smith
Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mounting the E65 on a Uni-Mount
Replies: 4
Views: 5539

Re: Mounting the E65 on a Uni-Mount

Make an intermediate mounting plate from aluminum plate rather than change the original mount...........unles it's already thrashed.
by Russ Smith
Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colossal Clinton
Replies: 5
Views: 6238

Re: Colossal Clinton

Ted,
I've seen Tom Thorin's 502 on one of his Simplex karts. He had tried to disguise it as a Panther but the a Clinton person could see what it really was.
by Russ Smith
Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yazoo dragster
Replies: 5
Views: 6095

Re: Yazoo dragster

The Yazoo looks a LOT like the ROYAL NORSEMAN by Rocco Mfg. Was there a connection?
by Russ Smith
Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:50 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Hoffco Hurricane
Replies: 2
Views: 4468

Hoffco Hurricane

I am looking for a Hoffco Hurricane. Problem is finding one that is complete and not all tweaked, bent up, and/or rusted out. Looking for a roller without engines but set up for duals. Thanks.