Help Identifying Terra Mini Bike
The HS40 shouldn't be hard to find. There is one on ebay right now going at 101.00
I've ran across a few NOS HS40s Small engine warehouse only has 3 10HP and a 5.5 OHV tecumseh.
I'd go HS50. It wouldn't be 100% correct for the bike, but it would look just about identical. The thing with HS40s is they were factory on a lot of rupps. And there for people think they have a gold bar when they have a 3/4" shaft HS40
Tecumseh 5HP Snowblower HS50 Engine with Electric Start Off Ariens Snowblower | eBay
Snow blower engine, but remove the 110 starter and the snow blower throttle setup and you would have a sweet little engine.
Vintage HS50 Tecumseh Mini Bike Engine | eBay
Another nice HS50, needs a carb(as all old tecumsehs seem to need) and a gas tank which is an easy find.
I've ran across a few NOS HS40s Small engine warehouse only has 3 10HP and a 5.5 OHV tecumseh.
I'd go HS50. It wouldn't be 100% correct for the bike, but it would look just about identical. The thing with HS40s is they were factory on a lot of rupps. And there for people think they have a gold bar when they have a 3/4" shaft HS40
Tecumseh 5HP Snowblower HS50 Engine with Electric Start Off Ariens Snowblower | eBay
Snow blower engine, but remove the 110 starter and the snow blower throttle setup and you would have a sweet little engine.
Vintage HS50 Tecumseh Mini Bike Engine | eBay
Another nice HS50, needs a carb(as all old tecumsehs seem to need) and a gas tank which is an easy find.
I actually just posted a question about the Terra Company today and am also trying to find out more info.....my father bought me one in the late 60's and to save a little money he bought the one that came as a kit and I spent the day putting it together.....it was blue and came with a 3 1/2 hp Tecumseh. It did not have a headlight. We lived in Bowling Green, Ohio at that time. I just wanted to touch base with you and will let you know if if I find out any other info in the future.
I have heard of or seen the following Terra models before.
Terra Cat
Terra Floater
Terra Torque
And of course my Terra Tandem
Definately a rare find .
I talked with a member on here who grew up in Crawfordsville Indiana where Terra Products was based out of. And he told me about the owner Jack Canine a Shriner who built Dune buggies and mini bikes for the Shriners and some for the general public. Then he turned to Agricultural products and later changed the company to Banjo Corp. He now lives in Florida , and he also owns a Banjo museum in Ok. I have called him and left a message for him, but he is a very busy man. He still owns the company and the museum and is in a traviling Banjo band
He is in his 70's now. Good luck with your project :thumbsup:
Terra Cat
Terra Floater
Terra Torque
And of course my Terra Tandem
Definately a rare find .
I talked with a member on here who grew up in Crawfordsville Indiana where Terra Products was based out of. And he told me about the owner Jack Canine a Shriner who built Dune buggies and mini bikes for the Shriners and some for the general public. Then he turned to Agricultural products and later changed the company to Banjo Corp. He now lives in Florida , and he also owns a Banjo museum in Ok. I have called him and left a message for him, but he is a very busy man. He still owns the company and the museum and is in a traviling Banjo band
He is in his 70's now. Good luck with your project :thumbsup:
https://americanbanjomuseum.com/2020/09/30/8557/
I have heard of or seen the following Terra models before.
Terra Cat
Terra Floater
Terra Torque
And of course my Terra Tandem
Definately a rare find .
I talked with a member on here who grew up in Crawfordsville Indiana where Terra Products was based out of. And he told me about the owner Jack Canine a Shriner who built Dune buggies and mini bikes for the Shriners and some for the general public. Then he turned to Agricultural products and later changed the company to Banjo Corp. He now lives in Florida , and he also owns a Banjo museum in Ok. I have called him and left a message for him, but he is a very busy man. He still owns the company and the museum and is in a traviling Banjo band He is in his 70's now. Good luck with your project :thumbsup:
Terra Cat
Terra Floater
Terra Torque
And of course my Terra Tandem
Definately a rare find .
I talked with a member on here who grew up in Crawfordsville Indiana where Terra Products was based out of. And he told me about the owner Jack Canine a Shriner who built Dune buggies and mini bikes for the Shriners and some for the general public. Then he turned to Agricultural products and later changed the company to Banjo Corp. He now lives in Florida , and he also owns a Banjo museum in Ok. I have called him and left a message for him, but he is a very busy man. He still owns the company and the museum and is in a traviling Banjo band
He is in his 70's now. Good luck with your project :thumbsup:
leatherman666 was the gentleman's name Jack Canine? https://americanbanjomuseum.com/2020/09/30/8557/
