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    Plans for cars from Popular Mechanics in 1950s?

    I found plans for cars from Popular Mechanics in 1950s. Some of them have electric motors. https://www.slideshare.net/zebratwo/38720563-vintagegokartminibikeplans1950s I can't decide which car to build. Any suggestions besides using motor controllers, SLA/AGM batteries, and motors.
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    Go Kart ID

    A few years ago, I was given the go kart shown here: But the engine, driveshaft, and rear axle were rusted, possible due to being in a flood. At that time, I didn't know about this forum. Is it possible to get the go kart fixed?
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    Steering spindle help

    If I buy just the steering spindles and make the brackets that hold the splindles in place, what's the height of the tubes where kingpins go through? One example: https://www.ombwarehouse.com/spindle-only-5-8-18-axle-x-4-1-2-length-5-8-kingpin-side-1.html
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    axle extenders?

    I searched this forum and found the thread at http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16158&highlight=axle+extender where someone made some kind of an adapter for motor shaft. The rear axles on a Pride Elite Traveler Plus are 3/4" in diameter but distance from "collar" on the axle to the...
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    How to build electric go kart?

    My woodworking shop teacher and I are interested in building an electric go kart. I have been searching the Internet for plans for building go kart out of wood and/or PVC pipes. I have a motor from RobotShop at https://www.robotshop.com/en/12v-5310-rpm-cim-brushed-dc-motor.html. I need info on...
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