1960's HD cart

wildman1 · 12-23-2011, 01:24 PM

I found an early 60's Harley Davidson three wheel cart. The body is in decent condition and it runs. It doesn't have much power in forward, reverse has decent power but not the best. Is it worth $300. or should I leave it alone?

Supersquid · 12-24-2011, 12:14 AM

Yes going to need todo a compression test. If you like fixing things and want to impress the girls. Then the cart is for you!!

tew45 · 12-24-2011, 12:30 AM

The Harley cart is a good way to go for an older cart if you just want a very good ride. 300 may or not be a good price. Depending on looks and running gear condition. I have a 1976 model and have $600.00 invested in it. Doesn't look very good but is mechanically excellent.

ckiguy · 12-24-2011, 02:16 PM

i got a 69 i got for 300, have anther 350 in it, still doesnt run wth! still waiting on my jug, rings and piston to get here! come one santa give me my parts!

pachanga90 · 12-24-2011, 02:36 PM

Hey,Its' a "Harley",Running is optional!!!

Sorry,I couldn't resist.

smkummer · 12-24-2011, 05:36 PM

If its a pre-1967, it has a transmission instead of a foward reverse switch. That can be a real challenge to find parts.

wildman1 · 12-24-2011, 08:50 PM

The serial number is 3B11869H4. I think it is a 1974 model. I went ahead and bought it for $250. Needs some work but I think it will be a good project. I will post some pics later. Any suggestions are welcome.

ckiguy · 12-24-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wildman1

The serial number is 3B11869H4. I think it is a 1974 model. I went ahead and bought it for $250. Needs some work but I think it will be a good project. I will post some pics later. Any suggestions are welcome.

check the compression with a gauge! if you have under 80 psi, time for new rings! i found out the hard way, new carb, pulled head and never even checked compression till it would not start! ugh!

wildman1 · 12-26-2011, 01:58 PM

So here's the pics. It needs some TLC and an accelerator cable, battery, tune up, clean up, seats and who knows what else...should be fun though.

wildman1 · 12-26-2011, 02:12 PM

Can you post pics of your engines? Mine is a 1974 D and some of the parts have been changed out from factory, I want to try and get it back to original if possible. The carb has been changed and I think some of the parts are missing. Cables and tune up kit is ordered, maybe will be running in a couple days. Any help is greatly appreciated.

12-23-2011, 01:24 PM	#1
wildman1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 42	1960's HD cart I found an early 60's Harley Davidson three wheel cart. The body is in decent condition and it runs. It doesn't have much power in forward, reverse has decent power but not the best. Is it worth $300. or should I leave it alone?
wildman1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 42

12-24-2011, 12:14 AM	#2
Supersquid Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Louisville Posts: 119	Re: 1960's HD cart Yes going to need todo a compression test. If you like fixing things and want to impress the girls. Then the cart is for you!!

12-24-2011, 12:30 AM	#3
tew45 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,312	Re: 1960's HD cart The Harley cart is a good way to go for an older cart if you just want a very good ride. 300 may or not be a good price. Depending on looks and running gear condition. I have a 1976 model and have $600.00 invested in it. Doesn't look very good but is mechanically excellent.

12-24-2011, 02:16 PM	#4
ckiguy Bad *** Speller! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,338	Re: 1960's HD cart i got a 69 i got for 300, have anther 350 in it, still doesnt run wth! still waiting on my jug, rings and piston to get here! come one santa give me my parts!

12-24-2011, 02:36 PM	#5
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: 1960's HD cart Hey,Its' a "Harley",Running is optional!!!Sorry,I couldn't resist.

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12-24-2011, 05:36 PM	#6
smkummer Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: So. Indiana Posts: 187	Re: 1960's HD cart If its a pre-1967, it has a transmission instead of a foward reverse switch. That can be a real challenge to find parts.

12-24-2011, 08:50 PM	#7
wildman1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 42	Re: 1960's HD cart The serial number is 3B11869H4. I think it is a 1974 model. I went ahead and bought it for $250. Needs some work but I think it will be a good project. I will post some pics later. Any suggestions are welcome.
wildman1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 42

12-26-2011, 02:12 PM	#10
wildman1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 42	Re: 1960's HD cart Can you post pics of your engines? Mine is a 1974 D and some of the parts have been changed out from factory, I want to try and get it back to original if possible. The carb has been changed and I think some of the parts are missing. Cables and tune up kit is ordered, maybe will be running in a couple days. Any help is greatly appreciated.
wildman1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 42

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