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Jungle Jim Grumpy Jenkins Vega Give Away Go Kart?
Does anybody have or remember any information about the Jungle Jim and Bill Grumpy Jenkins giveaway go-karts from around 1974 era? Today I just picked up a vintage Vega go-kart locally. Unfortunately the body has been repainted several times, but from what I can determine it was molded in Hugger Orange. I have identified the chassis as being the correct Rupp chassis which is correct for the giveaway karts.
Where I live and where the go-kart was bought (West Chester, PA) is less than 15 minutes from Jungle Jim's old house and about the same from Grumpy's shop. The guy I bought it from said the motor he took off of it had a number 7 on it. Whether it is or not, I thought it was a cool piece so hope you guys enjoy it. http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0524.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0525.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0526.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...96/jimcart.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0530.jpg |
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Very nice! I like! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]
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Awesome!
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Great find!
Dan |
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it is a cool piece. saw them both up at Maple Grove in the early 70's. Saw Linda Vaughn driving Grumps go kart.
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Neat!
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I has go kart?
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Very cool kart [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
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Waaaaay C[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img][img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]L!!!
Being HO it's hard not to think of one in Motion paint!. Or vintage drags w/ repop glass body kits on old Rupp carts?[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img] ~ Pete |
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very cool....
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I've got a 70 Rupp roadster mini bike and the frame color is "Monaco Orange"
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Dan, I would pay $20 to see you ride it! Carrying it under your arm doesn't count.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wheelhop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got a 70 Rupp roadster mini bike and the frame color is "Monaco Orange" </div></div>
Is it a TT-500? I had one in 1969, 5 horse, 2-speeds, dark blue. It was quite fast for a 13 year old kid, but not as fast as my dart cart with a mac 101a. Memories...... Bill |
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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
On another board, someone has the "Jungle Jim" Vega with the top cut off. There was also apparently a Vega kart (same as the Jungle Jim car) made with the "Black Magic" paint scheme. http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...0527111914.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/dsc04263.jpg http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...E/181_8123.jpg |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Waaaaay C[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img][img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]L!!!
Being HO it's hard not to think of one in Motion paint!. Or vintage drags w/ repop glass body kits on old Rupp carts?[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img] ~ Pete </div></div> If some here can wants to make the body's .We can pull a mold from mine i share .. A motion mini vega would take Motion Mini car's to a even smaller scale ... I think i will make it into a Grumpy's Toy to go with His old pit scooter i bought from him a few years back .. http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...A_IMAG0066.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0532.jpg |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Big Block Bill</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wheelhop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got a 70 Rupp roadster mini bike and the frame color is "Monaco Orange" </div></div>
Is it a TT-500? I had one in 1969, 5 horse, 2-speeds, dark blue. It was quite fast for a 13 year old kid, but not as fast as my dart cart with a mac 101a. Memories...... Bill </div></div> Mine I believe is just called a roadster, 5 horse, belt drive. Will do about 45 MPH |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969z280</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, I would pay $20 to see you ride it! Carrying it under your arm doesn't count. </div></div>
I'm in the process of doing a frame-off restoration on the Rupp. When I get it done, I'll bring it to your house and ride it for that $20 you're gonna owe me. |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fast67VelleN2O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I has go kart? </div></div>
You know we need to have a race . At Circle Dr raceway ...My vega kart vs your CT 70 .I should have them both race ready by Hersey .. But you have to race my wife ..Me being 6 foot 3 250lbs it looks like i wearing a Car suite or if i fit in it i will need to wear a fez in stead of a crash helmet ... Matt/Fast here's your barn fresh ct70 on the stand ... http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0533.jpg |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wheelhop</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969z280</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan, I would pay $20 to see you ride it! Carrying it under your arm doesn't count. </div></div>
I'm in the process of doing a frame-off restoration on the Rupp. When I get it done, I'll bring it to your house and ride it for that $20 you're gonna owe me. </div></div> I am thinking (Super Mini Bike /Car Shootout) at the next Supercar Reunion .. |
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Oh don't make me dig out one of my hot rod mini trails
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh don't make me dig out one of my hot rod mini trails </div></div> ..I have love Mini trails .Dig them out . The wife and i have a few ..All the toys i own the Honda 50 always make me smile when i ride it ...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh don't make me dig out one of my hot rod mini trails </div></div>
ok, I will bite Charley...what has been done to it... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] |
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I won a cart from McDonalds at the county fair when I was a kid. Had a AMC Gremlin body. Broke my leg on that damn thing.
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My brother Jim owned that particular kart body a while back. When he had it the body was still in need of repair. He would have sold it from our house in Honey Brook or Coatesville.
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Bump for Sam . <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C1SS396</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Does anybody have or remember any information about the Jungle Jim and Bill Grumpy Jenkins giveaway go-karts from around 1974 era? Today I just picked up a vintage Vega go-kart locally. Unfortunately the body has been repainted several times, but from what I can determine it was molded in Hugger Orange. I have identified the chassis as being the correct Rupp chassis which is correct for the giveaway karts.
Where I live and where the go-kart was bought (West Chester, PA) is less than 15 minutes from Jungle Jim's old house and about the same from Grumpy's shop. The guy I bought it from said the motor he took off of it had a number 7 on it. Whether it is or not, I thought it was a cool piece so hope you guys enjoy it. http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0524.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0525.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0526.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...96/jimcart.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...6/IMAG0530.jpg </div></div> |
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Ive got one of the Jungle Jim go carts. Jungle Pam and his son signed it for the guy I bought it from. Its very cool. Looking forward to showing it in the back of my 60 Nomad sometime this year.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fast67VelleN2O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I has go kart? </div></div>
picked up this Mercedes Benz "jeep bodied" cart with a 2spd trans and a 2.5 hp. It didn't take long to blow it up and then back half it, add an 11hp and cut the rear drive from a 6" sprocket to a 2", hence appropriately nick-named Death Mobile. the kid added an extra kill switch but says it still needs better brakes before he drives it again! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...ath_mobile.jpg |
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I never heard of what happened to Jungle Jim
did he die in a drag race or driving home one day. And what ever happened to lovely Pam his lovely wife |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: P.J.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I never heard of what happened to Jungle Jim
did he die in a drag race or driving home one day. And what ever happened to lovely Pam his lovely wife </div></div> http://www.junglepam.com/ RichPern |
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Does anyone know what year Vette Jim was driving that morning?
Dave 67 Nova Boy |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone know what year Vette Jim was driving that morning?
Dave 67 Nova Boy </div></div> The newspaper article mentions a 1973 Corvette. |
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Thanks...my eyes are not that good to read the small print! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
Dave 67 Nova Boy |
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Yes, a 73. He had previously owned it. After he sold it, he had liked it so much he went looking for a similar car. Answering an add for one, he was surprised to see that it was his old Vette. He bought it, and the rest as they say, "is history"...
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Coupe or Roadster?
RIP JJ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] ~ Pete [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] |
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Thanks
PJ |
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