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Some Recent Pictures With Finished Logos

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:20:42 -0600

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Had the karts on display at the 2016 Grand Prix of Scottsdale.

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Posted 2016-11-07 15:20:42 by Steve Vinson

Progress On "Mono Wasp" Body

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:50:11 -0500

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Here is a pic of recent progress on the body panels. Almost ready to slip roll the hood and engine covers.

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Posted 2016-08-17 12:50:11 by Steve Vinson

Aircraft Instruments

Fri, 13 May 2016 13:48:41 -0500

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These were in a plane lost at sea for over a year. A little crusty, but some call that 'patina'.

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Posted 2016-05-13 13:48:41 by Steve Vinson

Starting Build #2 "Mono Wasp"

Fri, 13 May 2016 13:27:39 -0500

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After completing my first Kart the "Viscount Vinson Special", my son decided wouldn't it be more fun if we have two kart? So build number 2 has begun. We are combining two designs. The front will be like the 'MonoKart' of Dennis Thomas, the rear will be like the 1911 Marmon Wasp. We are thinking of calling it the "Mono Wasp". My son (8 years old) really digs the 'Warbird' look of the karts from Vintage Kart Co.

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Posted 2016-05-13 13:27:39 by Steve Vinson

Call It Done

Fri, 13 May 2016 13:21:52 -0500

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Its been done for a few months now. Here are some pictures that show the Kart with the Logos. from www.DIYLettering.com

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Posted 2016-05-13 13:21:52 by Steve Vinson

Paint Done

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 11:14:53 -0600

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Got the body work and paint completed last week end. Rattle can, turned out better than expected. I have a few spots that need to be sanded and buffed to remove some runs and a few dull spots, but a lot cheaper and easier than buying paint equipment that my compressor isn't strong enough to run anyway. I am very please with the results. I am planning to add some racing numbers and probably a leather hood strap.

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Posted 2015-12-18 11:14:53 by Steve Vinson

More Progress, Body And Interior

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:20:51 -0500

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So the body is pretty well done. The interior is in. The next step is to paint the body, however, people are trying to convince me to leave the aluminum bare. I am on the fence about this. I also am pondering rigging up a brake light system. I stopped in at the local SO CAL shop, they have a lever style brake switch that may work perfect.

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Posted 2015-10-09 13:20:51 by Steve Vinson

Inspiration Car

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:06:01 -0500

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1924 Barber-Warnock Model T Indy Racer. I know others have probably used this as their inspiration car...there is a reason. I think it looks super cool.

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Posted 2015-08-04 12:06:01 by Steve Vinson

First Pictures Of Kart

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:02:41 -0500

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We started working on this after meeting Dennis Thomas at the Copperstate 1000 in April of this year. Dennis' passion is contagious....in a good way. Our inspiration started with Dennis' number 27 Model T. It was further refined to look a little more like the 1924 Barber-Warnock Model T. So far we almost have a running chassis, just a few more details to address and then we are ready to work on the body.

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Posted 2015-08-04 12:02:41 by Steve Vinson