Hound Dog

[Beng360]

Recently picked up this very cool Hound Dog. Had to share. Made in California.

 

[RobertC]

Hello @Beng360 ...welcome to the Oldminibikes.com forum !

Man I like those Hounddog mini bikes.

Great find !

 

[Beng360]

Hello @Beng360 ...welcome to the Oldminibikes.com forum !

Man I like those Hounddog mini bikes.

Great find !

Thank you. Picked it up about 2 weeks ago. The previous owner had it for 22 years. I bought a Stellat from him as well.

 

[Beng360]

Stellat

Stellar

 

[Ding Ding]

Cool bike! I dig the square tubing. Has more of an industrial look compared to typical round tubing.

 

[creia]

You've got to love the way they butchered the frame so that the Predator gas cap would fit! - LOL!
Are you going to leave it that way?
Michael

 

[RobertC]

You've got to love the way they butchered the frame so that the Predator gas cap would fit! - LOL!
Are you going to leave it that way?
Michael

My goodness, I didn't realize that.

That's nuts.

 

[Mr. Pink]

You've got to love the way they butchered the frame so that the Predator gas cap would fit! -

What's the deal with the two styles of 212 Predator tanks? Some center fill some corner fill.
Hemi vs non-Hemi?
I believe I have read that a Hemi tank will not fit a non-Hemi engine, can anyone confirm?

 

[Beng360]

You've got to love the way they butchered the frame so that the Predator gas cap would fit! - LOL!
Are you going to leave it that way?
Michael

I'm not a fan of Predators. Yes, it's a shame how they cut the frame to fit the gas cap. I don't have the knowhow to fix it.

 

[Lizardking]

Nice find! Welcome to the Hound dog club!

 

[Lizardking]

Most likely you've seen this but still worth the post.

 

[sparkwizard]

^^^^^^Now, that one looks like it would be right at home on a farm.

 

[t555trailblazer]

Go powers on a square tube Mini bike… never would I have thought they were original. Thanks
@Lizardking for making the advertisement post. Nice bike you have there @Beng360

 

[JimN]

^^^^^^Now, that one looks like it would be right at home on a farm.

Needs a rack.

 

[sparkwizard]

Needs a rack.

and a hitch...

 

[Lizardking]

Here's my 1969 Hound Dog 400 as found and still unchanged. Squared tube Frijole style.....

 

[Mark G]

I'm not a fan of Predators. Yes, it's a shame how they cut the frame to fit the gas cap. I don't have the knowhow to fix it.

That's an easy fix, if you can't do it yourself any welding shop should be able to knock that out in 1-2 hours max. Neat bike!

 

[RossRupp]

Hey @Beng360 - have photos of the stellar you picked up? Would it be for sale?

 

[Beng360]

I've had some people wanting to buy it but they only want the frame and bars. If I sell it, I would only sell it whole. Otherwise, I will keep it for my son. I'm in Washington state.

 

[RossRupp]

Ah ok, very cool and appreciate the quick response. I imagine its because the wheels and engine weren't original. Im in NY so likely too far for me but if anything changes I will reach out for sure. Good luck!