Gilson FUN CART #54710

[scott68impala]

Just picked this up to add to my Gilson collection. Does anybody have any info on it.

 

[70sVintageTrikes]

That is one wierd looking Kart!:laugh:

 

[buckeye]

Wouldn't want to stop real fast.:shrug:

 

[delray]

cool little kart. never seen one like that before.....:shrug: looks like it was made in the same time frame as the minibikes where, from looking at the ID tag. ID tag is the same style tag they use on the gilson/wards minibikes. two end tab's bend over and into the holes and holds ID in place.

here is a gilson kart racing ad i save,but is total different from your cart.

 

[scott68impala]

I bought it from a guy who inherited it from his uncle. I'm waiting for a manual that I ordered from Toro and then its tear down time!:grind:

 

[toomanytoys]

Wouldn't want to stop real fast.:shrug:

I think they included a "cup" when sold new

 

[Ken Bohannon]

Rare early 70's Gilson fun kart, they did not very many of them, good find. Please post a photo when you get it done. I've been restoring one of the aluminum Gilson Excalibur Jr racers as time allows. Ken

 

[cumminsbayou]

it looks like a snapper lawn mower frame

 

[scott68impala]

I'm hoping to get to the go cart after my gas pump restoration.

 

[steven Durham]

Reminds me of a inch worm. your getting quite a Gilson collection. Should be a good project. Have fun
Steve

 

[scott68impala]

Powdercoat finished. Now just need to find the time to put it together before I loose any parts!

 

[1stlegendtx]

Wards sold them...............

 

[Frank Davis]

VERY nice project.....I love the unusual...very similar to the riding mowers of the day in design (less deck & blades)....The "super sport" version :smile::smile:

 

[hoppy]

it looks like a snapper lawn mower frame

sure does.....snapper commet to be exact. kinda like this.

cool find bud. looks like fun with a sprinkle of danger doing it.

 

[scott68impala]

Here is a belated update on the Gilson Fun Kart..

 

[incogrhino]

Sweet. :thumbsup:

 

[steven Durham]

Very nice Job I love the Orange color. One thing you won't get your toes caught in the steering linkage. And a very nice chain guard.
Steve

 

[scott68impala]

Thanks, I'm looking foward to the test drive. The chain guard was missing when I bought it but after some research I found one of the 5hp snowblowers that Gilson built had a simular guard.