1959 Yardman Go Cart

[Thomas L.]

I am restoring a 1959 Corvette Go Cart and need the following answers
What are the available colors besides the blue?
What is the sprocket dia at the pulley - sprocket as I have the large spocket at the wheel?
What are the 2 pulley diameters at the motor and the pulley - sprocket?

[John F.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

Tom, Photos, photos, photos!

[Thomas L.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

see photos

[Steven B.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

Tom, about 1982 I saw a collection of 4 of the '59 go karts. Three were blue and one was white. All appeared to be 100 original including paint. I had never seen before or after a white one. Interior was red. They were at an estate sale.

Steve

[John F.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

Tom, Don't see photos anywhere!

[Tom D.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

Here's one I found with a simple google search. Photo is public, as found on craig's list.

[Tom D.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

http://www.jrcentral.com/yardmancorvette.html has several photos. AND some other models.

[Thomas L.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

1959 Corvette go-cart pic.jpgmotor pic.jpg

[Paul M.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

Tom, Did you ever get an answer to your question? If not I can look at mine and take some measurements.

Paul M

[Thomas L.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

No I never did get an answer. I would appreciate it if you could measure the pulleys and sprocket.

[Paul M.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

Tom, Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. The kart is in a very difficult place to get at. The sprocket that is at the back drive wheel is approx. 9" the small sprocket that is attached to the large pulley that is just behind the drivers seat is 2 1/2" and the pulley is 6 1/2". The pulley that is attached to the motor is 2" and the idler pulley is 1 1/2". Pulley width is 1/2". I may be able to get a few photos if you need them. Please let me know before I put everything back.

Paul

[Thomas L.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

Paul:

Thanks! Sorry for the edelay in getting back to you.

Yes pictures would help!

Tom

[Paul M.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

Tom, send me your email and I will attach photos.
My personal emgokart sprockets 008.jpgail is msolidaxle@aol.com

[Ronald L.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

I have a pair of go-Kart race drivers just waiting for you to finish so they can go racing, what kind of motor do you have in this?

[Paul M.]

Re: 1959 Yardman Go Cart

My gokart is finished. If you like,I can email you a picture.