Kelly Wood
The Mad Kartist
Hello,
Here's my DIYGK 2016 Build off entry. I started it a while back in my other thread known as "kart rods" but it is far from complete.
...like, so far from complete.
Like my other creations, it's a go kart with a theme... with 6 wheels. When done, it should appear like these concept photos... and, well... like a train.
I call it "LOCO." The six wheel configuration is inspired by the Tyrell P34 race car (the Elf Car). It will carry the additional label of No. 34 in salute to the wonderful creation it was for its time.
It is made with 3 frames. The front and middle frame(s) are similar Manco one-seater frames, and the rear portion came from another unknown fun kart. It has twin motor mounts as this thing is 7 feet long and a little on the heavy side. The wheels are 4" manco in the front and 6" manco's in the rear. The 4 wheel steering is functional and tacked in place, as are the frames. I believe it meets the criteria of being less than 50% done.
The plan: To create an artistic as well as functional ride that's fast. I will use the traditional old school hot rod building techniques. Meaning: make do with whatever I can find to make this run, and spend very little on NEW parts to build it. It will have sharp edges and be otherwise, dangerous to your average bubble-wrapped child born any time in the last 20 years. It will also have very few matching bolts and nuts while sporting parts from very unconventional applications. We'll wing it, I'm an artist.
So, my entry... a sort-of rolling, tubeless, tireless, missing a lot... pile of parts... and "the sign."
Good luck to all in this year's challenge .
Here's my DIYGK 2016 Build off entry. I started it a while back in my other thread known as "kart rods" but it is far from complete.
...like, so far from complete.
Like my other creations, it's a go kart with a theme... with 6 wheels. When done, it should appear like these concept photos... and, well... like a train.
I call it "LOCO." The six wheel configuration is inspired by the Tyrell P34 race car (the Elf Car). It will carry the additional label of No. 34 in salute to the wonderful creation it was for its time.
It is made with 3 frames. The front and middle frame(s) are similar Manco one-seater frames, and the rear portion came from another unknown fun kart. It has twin motor mounts as this thing is 7 feet long and a little on the heavy side. The wheels are 4" manco in the front and 6" manco's in the rear. The 4 wheel steering is functional and tacked in place, as are the frames. I believe it meets the criteria of being less than 50% done.
The plan: To create an artistic as well as functional ride that's fast. I will use the traditional old school hot rod building techniques. Meaning: make do with whatever I can find to make this run, and spend very little on NEW parts to build it. It will have sharp edges and be otherwise, dangerous to your average bubble-wrapped child born any time in the last 20 years. It will also have very few matching bolts and nuts while sporting parts from very unconventional applications. We'll wing it, I'm an artist.
So, my entry... a sort-of rolling, tubeless, tireless, missing a lot... pile of parts... and "the sign."
Good luck to all in this year's challenge .
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As a "moderator" I fully expected Sid to say:
Nice!!! A 4-2-0 locomotive (4 pilot/steering wheels, 2 drivers, but no trailers on the back [behind the drivers on the engine frame]). And before anyone asks/ says anything, the wheels on any separate tender/ trailer aren't counted because they're, well, trailing the engine..... 
