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General Category => Sales & Auctions => Topic started by: blob on September 14, 2011, 09:25:54 am

Title: ESHELMAN
Post by: blob on September 14, 2011, 09:25:54 am: Want something smaller than a Peel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ESHELMAN-MIDGET-CAR-/190576886973?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2c5f4484bd#ht_500wt_1182
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: cuscus47 on September 14, 2011, 11:01:45 am: That is a high price, plus it looks as if it doesn't have the front grill, which is the hardest part to find. I bought a similar one about five years ago for $120.00, but of course it was rusty, though complete, and with the original B&S engine which still runs. You can buy a lot of rust-converter and paint for $1700. Ian.
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: Big Al on September 14, 2011, 12:45:04 pm: You cannot get very much more minimalist than this. And, yes, very humorous restoration tip.
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: Jonathan Poll on September 14, 2011, 08:07:34 pm: Quote from: blob on September 14, 2011, 09:25:54 am
Want something smaller than a Peel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ESHELMAN-MIDGET-CAR-/190576886973?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2c5f4484bd#ht_500wt_1182

Briggs and Stratton engine?

I need one of those for my mower, it has a very bad cylinder (still useable, but must lose loads of power).
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: Bob Purton on September 14, 2011, 10:32:36 pm: HI JOnathann. Which briggs and stratton is in your kart? I just fitted a new one to my lawn mower because I hit a steel post with it and bent the crank shaft, the barrel is good though. Any use to you?
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: Jonathan Poll on September 22, 2011, 08:47:32 pm: Quote from: Bob Purton on September 14, 2011, 10:32:36 pm
HI JOnathann. Which briggs and stratton is in your kart? I just fitted a new one to my lawn mower because I hit a steel post with it and bent the crank shaft, the barrel is good though. Any use to you?

I cant tell if its good, you're one may not fit.

Mine is a 400cc 11hp. Here is a pic. I can send you more if you arent sure
(http://mowkart.weebly.com/uploads/5/7/7/2/5772480/9948818_orig.jpg)
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: Bob Purton on September 22, 2011, 10:06:50 pm: My lawn mower engine is much smaller than that so it would be no good to you. Sorry.
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: Big Al on September 23, 2011, 10:46:58 am: 11 hp. That is more than most Microcars! Darned sports car.
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: richard on September 23, 2011, 11:48:29 am: 3HP in the eshelman - surely to powerful ! doesnt look 1950's engine to me
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: Jonathan Poll on September 23, 2011, 12:39:08 pm: Quote from: Big Al on September 23, 2011, 10:46:58 am
11 hp. That is more than most Microcars! Darned sports car.

Yep, more powerful than Messerschit!

No prob Bob, the engine is better than it was, its still useable.

I think the main go kart is finished, maybe a few "fixes" and mods left, but I thionk its good enough for running!

This was the main problem whehn the belt kept coming off... The pulley I made was a bit crap (not much ;) )
(http://mowkart.weebly.com/uploads/5/7/7/2/5772480/122826_orig.jpg)
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: richard on September 23, 2011, 01:07:52 pm: how would we guess you were living in rural france eh ? ;D

and love your spelling of messerschmitt :D
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Post by: Jonathan Poll on September 23, 2011, 02:04:01 pm: Quote from: lightweight dickie on September 23, 2011, 01:07:52 pm
how would we guess you were living in rural france eh ? ;D

and love your spelling of messerschmitt :D

Done it on purpose (for once), I often call them Schitts with ym brother, or MessySchitts ;)
Title: Re: ESHELMAN
Post by: Big Al on September 23, 2011, 07:04:38 pm: I like Merromitt. The scrappie up in Wolverhampton calls them that. Oh what a give away, still all gone save one now and he does not want to sell that one.