Recent content by Guitarjr

Will do, and thanks for the welcome!!!

Beaumont Tx area

Golden triangle

Thanks Kaos, It’s great to be a part of this forum. I’ve learned a lot from the folks here.

Yeah madpro. I like that look also. Gonna try to use them. Still got parts to order. Got some time to work on the motor. Got the clutch off and pulled the screws out of the muffler cover. They put up a good fight but I prevailed. Still have a broken bolt to get out. Got a...

I appreciate the input but after thinking about it I’m going to stay with the 3/4” axle. I figured I would try it first and could upgrade at a later date when I can throw more money at it. Right now I’m on a shoestring budget. The axle is getting done at no cost. I have the 60 tooth...

Had some time today so I banged the bearings out. A little heat and a piece of threaded rod did the trick. You would know the bearing numbers were facing on the inside. There is enough room for a 1” axle but already ordered the bearings so I’m gonna use the 3/4” axle. Should be ok...

Thanks for the help and link. Yes I weld and will make some time this week to work more on it. I’m right in the middle of a reno so time is kinda tight. I appreciate all the help and will post more pics of the progress. I know y’all like pics. 😂

Thanks for the replies. Great info and suggestions too. Got a little more done today between laying tile down and some trim work. Got the rear axle out and it’s toast. Didn’t get a chance to pull the bearings so I guess tomorrow on that. The 3/16” key way on one side is banged...

Thanks guys for all the great advise. I’ll get more done this weekend and post some pics

This is the great grandson that I’m building the go kart for. I let the cat out of the bag and he wanted to check it out. Just turned 3 years old and was super excited. I even got a thumbs up!!! All his rides right now are battery powered but paw paw is going to introduce him to...

Oh yeah that’s nice!!!

Cool a houstonian!!! Welcome

Hello Scot and welcome. I picked up a Carter kart too that I’m going thru as well. Post some pics when you get time!!!

You did a great job. Did you document the restore and post it on here???