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    New member! New OFF ROAD PROJECT!

    Oh, one last question. I've been thinking about going to Pull-A-Part and getting a rack like yours. What did you pay for it? If it's close the the cost of a new buggy rack, I may go that route. Doug
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    New member! New OFF ROAD PROJECT!

    Dude, Your buggy looks alsome. Your frame is going to be PLENTY strong. Why did you go with two different sizes of wheels? Also, where did you source your hubs and axels? Doug
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    Bought myself a Lathe

    Any idea what the heck he's making?
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    Welding, hows it looking?

    Also, when you try to weld thru the oxidation that's always on the surface of hot rolled steel, you'll get a lot of spatter. Grid it off 1st. Doug
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    Welding, hows it looking?

    Clean your base metals before you weld. That will help reduce the spatter. Clean them by grinding or (this is what I do) use a sanding disk in a Harbor Freight (e.g. cheap) 4 1/2" angle grinder. Doug
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    Bought myself a Lathe

    Here's everthing you always wanted to know. This site rocks!! - lathe, mill, and just about eveything else. http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos Doug http://home.comcast.net/~mccolld
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    Viper Offroad with full suspension project log.

    Welcome. I'm building a cart too. I'll be following your progress. D
  8. M

    My GoCart project: ST-NG

    ed1380, Dad killed the project??? Why? D
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    My GoCart project: ST-NG

    I just posted todays work on my website (look under the frame photos section). This weekend I made the tabs to secure the floor board, seat, and seatbelt. I also made the mounting plate for the clutch, brake, and throttle peddals. All pieces were tack welded to the frame. I also made two...
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    My GoCart project: ST-NG

    Andrew: I just checked out your link. NICE A-arms. I'm starting mine tomorrow. I may not have time to weld them but I'll at least have the parts cut. newrider3: great links to wheels & tires!!! Thanks! What are you guys doing for wheel hubs? I just posted the frame photos to my website...
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    My GoCart project: ST-NG

    wheels Is anybody at this site building larger carts? (e.g. mini or buggy sized carts?)
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    My GoCart project: ST-NG

    Hey Guys, What do you guys use for wheels (rims)? Doug
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    My GoCart project: ST-NG

    Yep, I did the website before discovering this site. I'll be updating my site again in a few days with more pics. It's too cold to work on it today. :cool: Doug
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    My GoCart project: ST-NG

    I just setup a website to show the progress of my gocart project. check it out at: http://home.comcast.net/~mccolld I'm looking for any feedback in general and specifically advise on engine mounting and exhaust routing. Doug
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