El Cheapo Dead Axle Kart

[chancer]

Cool Pics. I love before and Afters.
Looks like you need a coat of paint and then that is a beautiful Ride.

 

[gokarttimmy]

Will This Setup Work?

After sitting on El Cheapo, I noticed that my heels were right where the tie rods were. So I moved 'em underneath. It seems to work-nothing is tightened down yet in these photos..... Does anyone out there think this won't work? The ground clearance is fine and the tie rods do not touch the bottom of the frame rail. And it sure does look snazzy. Will there be any problem with the configuration of the spindles? This set up gives it a bit of rake and just the right look with the little baby slicks.... Thanks for any opinions.

 

[Poboy kartman]

It'll work....your Ackermann won't be correct....soooo....Your steering wont be optimized...but it'll probably get you by just fine!!!

 

[gokarttimmy]

Tested El Cheapo today...the 99cc Predator was PERFECT. Someday I might put on a 212, but it looks a lot better with the smaller engine. Just enough power to get in trouble. It handles great-that steering setup works as good as it looks. The one wheel peel makes it fun to throw around.

 

[gokarttimmy]

Almost There

El Cheapo is almost there.....Just a bit of sanding on the front "bumper" and a splash of paint....A three day weekend ensures it will be assembled......

 

[chancer]

Nice Job. I like it, even in yellow it looks real clean. Engine, tires the whole pkg.
Hope to see finished pics this weekend.

 

[FreeRunner15]

nice Mustard Kart.
Your kart will look like a fast squirt of mustard

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Your kart will look like a fast squirt of mustard

Where is your kart, Genius?

 

[Poboy kartman]

Quick and fast...I'll bet all the women tell him that. And he's just a squirt without the mustard.

 

[FreeRunner15]

Where is your kart, Genius?

It's in the garage getting tuned up and body work.

What is yours doing all-while looking only like a chassis ? and all slow and not fast.

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Quick and fast...I bet all the women tell him that.

Yes, i let my women finish before me if i let her. Ha! Not on the track....unless i let her.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Ha! The only track you ever see is the one you live on the wrong side of!

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

What is yours doing all-while looking only like a chassis ? and all slow and not fast.

What is this you speak of? Where have you ever seen a picture of anything I own? This OP of this thread is making excellent progress on a very sharp kart, and you step in and make fun of the color. I'm fixin' to go all PoBoy up in here.

 

[Poboy kartman]

GABP???? I like it!

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It's in the garage getting torn up and bloody worse.

There...fixed that for ya.

 

[chancer]

Hey FreeDummy15! Why don't you SHUT UP!!!
This Kart is Way nicer than anything you will ever build or own! Even if he Painted it Baby Schnit Brown!
Oh and Guess what? This one actually Runs and drives, Has a seat and a throttle! Compared to that One tire Fire, Swap meet azz, ghetto looking, Pile of Cat Vomit, you call a Go Kart.
As far as Women, You could not Screw your way out of a wet paper bag!!!

 

[gokarttimmy]

Well-here it is. I performed the final assembly tonight. Tested the drivetrain and everything. The upholstery came from where else-BMI.....Cheap. Can't wait to drive her. The whole project took two months and cost about $280.00 total. Not too bad. Of course, some of the parts came from my inventory-but that is why you have a shelf full of parts your fiancee wants you to get rid of.The official title for this project is "The Screaming Yellow Zonker"-there's a reference for all you aging baby boomers out there. The 99cc Predator has a rebored and rejetted carb from AGK and an open header. Right now, she runs on the lean side....But it moves real nice, even with my 240 pound carcass on it. Thanks to all for any advice and/or comments.

 

[chancer]

That is a very nice looking Kart.
Is that the $2.00 Bowtie steering wheel from BMI clearance rack! Nice fit.

 

[gokarttimmy]

It was 20 bucks on Ebay-nice vintage touch. I think this kart is SCREAMING for a Nassau Panel...

 

[FreeRunner15]

View attachment 70702 Well-here it is. I performed the final assembly tonight. Tested the drivetrain and everything. The upholstery came from where else-BMI.....Cheap. Can't wait to drive her.View attachment 70703 The whole project took two months and cost about $280.00 total. Not too bad. Of course, some of the parts came from my inventory-but that is why you have a shelf full of parts your fiancee wants you to get rid of.View attachment 70704The official title for this project is "The Screaming Yellow Zonker"-there's a reference for all you aging baby boomers out there.View attachment 70705 The 99cc Predator has a rebored and rejetted carb from AGK and an open header. Right now, she runs on the lean side....But it moves real nice, even with my 240 pound carcass on it. Thanks to all for any advice and/or comments.

Hey it looks cooler now

 

[chancer]

It was 20 bucks on Ebay-nice vintage touch. I think this kart is SCREAMING for a Nassau Panel...

OOOh yeah a Nassau Panel.
Do you remember last years build off winner? "Slidewayz"
He builds and sells Aluminum Nassau panels.
Look him up. Super cool guy too.

 

[chancer]

What is yours doing all-while looking only like a chassis ? and all slow and not fast.

Hey it looks cooler now

Duh!
Amazing what a Guy can do in an hour!
Oh yeah, Where is YOUR kart?