Free Roller!

[cgersty]

Got this free frame from a guy that works for me, going to rebuild it with my 7 year old daughter, will be putting a 212 predator on it, can anyone tell what kind it is? I've ordered a ton of parts for it and just wanted to post up before pictures.

 

[Harquebus]

It's a Manco Dingo or American Express frame, with what looks like extra junk tacked on. Gewgle "Manco American Express" for pics. It's American made, woohoo!

The front wheels are original (to the kart) cast aluminum two piece rims and are rare/collectible/valuable. Not sure on the rear rims but they're not stock.

 

[cgersty]

Thanks for the info, it used to have a body on it and all the extra stuff was supports for it I think, im excited to get it going again! Any idea how old it is?

 

[Harquebus]

Here's a manual for the American Express Model #225 which also covers the basic Dingo too, except for the roll cage and large balloon tires they had... Manco Model 225

Looks like the gas and brake pedals are MIA. GoPowerSports has them and the return springs... https://www.gopowersports.com/heavy-duty-manco-brake-pedal-gas-pedal/

 

[cgersty]

I already ordered the pedal kit, axle bearings, new brake drum and band, going to make a brake rod, and i plan on cleaning it up and painting it and trying to make it look nice.

 

[Harquebus]

Aha, my other guess was going to be that it had a fiberglass car body on it. Could've been a Indy car/Formula-1 style body.

No idea how old it is, does it have a manufacturer decal? Check in front of the seat on the floor pan. But my guess is, from that date on the manual (1994), that it is anywhere from 1994 to 2005.

Could be from the 1980s though.*

 

[cgersty]

It had a Nascar type body on it, it has no decals or identifying marks on it, but I appreciate all the help!