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After some measurin' markin' & cuttin' ...I assembled the (precut) 4" strips into (2) wooden subframe(s) for the "sponces' Notice the curved front (4" to 2" transition)? Here's another view

I heard someone ask "Why did ya switch to MDF & why did ya have the shop cut 'em up for ya?" :unsure: A: 1.) Splinters & trueness Because plywood is made outta real wood ...it produces splinters (very irritating) ...& (sometimes) it's kinda "wavy" Whereas MDF doesn't produce splinters ...&...

Hey Ez, Yup, I had the MDF sittin' on wooden blocks ...ta keep 'em off the snowy truck bed ...& brought 'em inside pretty quickly ;)

Got some more/better wood :thumbsup: Paperwork

Howdy & :welcome2: Many KOOL dudes (& some gals) hang out here :thumbsup: & Sounds like your torque convertor needs ta be cleaned up a bit ;)

Howdy & welcome :welcome2: I got relatives from the Corbin Ky area ...& have been to the Cumberland Falls State Park many, many times ...& even saw a Rainbow in the Dark, there when I was a kid :thumbsup: Interesting kart :auto: ...but, we need more pics (state law) :cornut:

More specs Front wheel(s) should "go" about here ...but, inside the wheel well/fender :thumbsup: Pedal, Heel, Axle & Tie Rod placement info Closer up(per) view of the Heel, Axle & Tie Rod placement info

Change (1) thing ...& it "throws" other things "off" (technical term) :huh::mad2: Of course, a wider seat ...doesn't "fit" in the "wooden model" :eek: Another view Adjustment specs ;) Another view Warning: Unnecessary jabberin' :innocent::devil2: I'ma thinkin' about narrowing "sponces"...

Large size seat (blue) compared to an XL size seat (black) Overall, the XL (black) seat is ~2" wider than the Large (blue) seat ...looks ta be ~1" wider on each side :thumbsup:

Hey Denny, I'ma just a little fluffier ...gettin' that "dad" bod ...kinda "creeped up" on me ...if ya know what I mean o_O Did some "napkin" calculations ...& yup, them 5/8 spindles, should still "be good" enough :smartass:

This is one of the guys, that I was talkin' about (kinda reminds me of my buddy T) :cheers2: ...& this video has lots of commentary, on the subject :thumbsup:

Creative & clever :cheers2: As for a DIY oven for large stuff, I've seen guys mount DIY sheet metal boxes (of various sizes) on top of old gas grills ...like windshield size boxes, for forming polycarbonate sheets ...into compound-curved, race car windshields ;)

Hey Hellion, I remember ya askin' about BMI Karts shipping fees (a while back) ...but/then/later, I couldn't find the thread/post again :unsure: *I'ma gettin a bit "fluffier" (technical term) than I was o_O ...so, I had ta order a larger seat ...& I got another set of spindles too Totals...

Hey WTR, Yup, kinda :sneaky: If ya do fiberglassin' outside ...the smells actually ain't too bad :thumbsup:

Welding tip: You're the head engineer ...start delegating some tasks (like welding) Fire Egor :eek: ...& "round up" a real apprentice :thumbsup: Maybe stop by & have a talk with the welding teacher at a local high school (trade school) Maybe they can recommend a young fella (or lady) who's...

More of "The Weave" * Bouncin' around & try-n-ta-cover several different topics ...then, try-n-bring 'em all together, in the end :sifone: I saw this in Possom Point's Mini monster truck rebuild ...& kinda like the "molded in" seat concept Thinkin' I might try-n-incorporate it into, the...

Hey T, Yup, I agree :( ...& me too! :cheers2: Never Give Up :thumbsup: ...& Never Surrender (State Law) ;)

Nice! :cheers2: Gives 'em a professional/factory like "look" ta me :thumbsup:

Hey Hellion, Gonna name it "Gutless Wonder"? 🤣 ...'cause unless you weigh under ~100lbs. ...that's what it'sa gonna be :roflol:

Looks pretty HD ta me! :2guns: