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John
05-06-2007, 06:42 PM
I just picked this up at an auction....It is about 22" Long and has a gas powered motor with "Super Cyclone Engines" on it ...Anybody know who made it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Any one know where to get parts..like tires ..for it?
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

budnate
05-06-2007, 06:50 PM
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

John
05-06-2007, 06:52 PM
this is the engine.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

John
05-06-2007, 06:55 PM
front end shot http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

John
05-06-2007, 06:59 PM
other side shot http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

John
05-06-2007, 10:05 PM
...I just found out ..this is is a J.L. Lighting car
..here is an original ad
http://www.tethercar.net/vintage%206.jpg
but that car had a smaller motor...so there was no "hump" on the hood...like is on my car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

71-LS6
05-06-2007, 10:13 PM
Cool! How old do you think it is?

John
05-06-2007, 10:40 PM
..I was told by the gentleman that runs
http://www.tethercar.net/contact_us.htm
...that is was a pre-war car..built prior to 1940
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

budnate
05-07-2007, 02:16 AM
wow cool website he has...get that sucker going http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Charley Lillard
05-07-2007, 06:23 AM
LOL...amazing...especially amazing that someone besides me also buys goofy stuff. Now I feel better.

John
05-20-2007, 09:02 PM
I am now looking for parts or other cars like this that may be missing parts...if anyone has one that is missing parts and would like to sell it please contact me.
..thanks, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

mockingbird812
05-20-2007, 09:11 PM
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...I just found out ..this is is a J.L. Lighting car
..here is an original ad
http://www.tethercar.net/vintage%206.jpg
but that car had a smaller motor...so there was no "hump" on the hood...like is on my car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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You've gotta love the <font color="blue"> " Note: Car guaranteed as represented or your money refunded."</font> Are these guys still in business? I would buy one from them! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif