can someone identify this frame?

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dino de nora
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can someone identify this frame?

Post by dino de nora » Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:46 pm

Hello everyone

I have a Kart that’s been in the family for 40 years, I was told that it was a DART or a MARGAY frame, it seems to be modified in some places but the frame itself looks good.

I would like to restore it, I bought a JLO 98cc from the 60’s to go with the kart but other than that I don’t know Jack about it.

If anyone has an idea of what this is, please let me know

Thanks
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Michael Burke
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Re: can someone identify this frame?

Post by Michael Burke » Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:07 pm

It's a 60/61 Hornet S85. Yours is the third one currently known to exist.

Michael

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Rick Chapman
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Re: can someone identify this frame?

Post by Rick Chapman » Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:06 pm

If you call Richard Peck, 254.744.2568, his Family owned Hornet Karts and he can verify whether it is a Hornet or not.
And, if it is... He'll be able to tell you anything you want to know about the kart, and more..
Good Luck..
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Re: can someone identify this frame?

Post by Tom Smith » Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:47 am

S-85 Hornet made by Mercury Tool & Machine Inc. Waco, Texas
Bob Airheart had one.

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Re: can someone identify this frame?

Post by Terry Schmitz » Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:43 pm

definelately a Hornet S-85, here's a pic of mine
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