Recent content by Beetlefreak

It is difficult to get adjusted

First test run today. Need to adjust the brakes and the insulation on the exhaust is smoking. The short wheelbase is a little twitchy at speed but overall- I like it

I am so tempted to fire this puppy up and go for a spin but I still have to do all the wiring- kill button, starter, fuse block, rectifier, usb ports and battery.

I think I spend more time schemin and dreamin than doin.

Almost ready to take it all apart and paint the chassis

I bought the fiberglass body at a VW show and thought it would be an attention grabber for my business (selling VW toys). The simple idea was to buy a go kart with the same or similar wheelbase and mount the body to that but the 4 foot wheelbase is shorter than anything I could find. I did...

Now I’m inspired!

Just a mock up

Cutting the frame

Thank you for taking the time to make those excellent recommendations. As of yesterday I have removed 10” sections from the frame and rejoined the front and rear assemblies. Final fitting today. My welder, flashmask and gloves arrived yesterday. I’ll do some practice welds on the scrap pieces...

Thanks for the reply. I have purchased a murray and will be cutting 11" out of the length and will be posting pictures when complete.

What is a "standard length" wheelbase to stretch the body to?

I am building a VW beetle bodied go kart and the body has a 46" wheelbase. Does anyone know of a kart with a 46" wheelbase?