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I was hoping once I welded the tabs on for the tie rods that would fix itself??!! That is next on the list one I finish the seating arrangement and roll cage. I have never set up a go kart so this has been a one thing at a time with as much pre-planning as possible. :lolgoku:

More Steering I used a bronze bushing in a steel sleeve to help the steering shaft with a smooth operation and it will be replaceable as it wears out. I got the steering shaft from MFG Supply and used a 5/8 I.D. 3/4 O.D. bushing. The set up work better than I thought it would! I got the Seat...

Steering Here is the set up for the steering. :auto:

Moving along Here are some pics of the converter.

Moving along. So I have gotten a lot done! I am heading out for the 4th of July weekend but before I go here are some pics.

I think this is about it for the parts.

I got all the parts from MFG Supply. As it turns out they are only a 40 minute drive from my house. I did order a seat from BMI and when it gets here I will give you a pic.

Time to update my build for you all. Here are some picks

Hello all, I started with a re-build project and that got totally wrecked. So I have taken some very good advice from the builders on here to start a new build from scratch. I have already gotten almost everything I need and will post the parts and suppliers soon. I will also post pics and...

Alright guys, I have decided to follow Chancer's idea to start a new thread and see about entering in the new build contest. I will be done long before December, I hope, LOL Thank you all for all the great ideas and suggestions. I hope to see you all on the new thread! Curtis

Ok guys, So I cut off all the drive train. I found the frame to be cracked and beyond repair. Total bummer. I will get some pics up for you later. So, I have decided to start from scratch. I bought tubing today and will head back to MSG for an engine mount, front end and such. I will keep up...

Well, we went to MFG Supply today! I have to say that was pretty awesome! The folks there were great and they took us back into the stock room to look at parts! I got everything for and including a rear axle! I still need a clutch because they didn't have one for a 1" shaft but that's ok. Guys I...

I think the "bumper" is a weight to keep the front end down. The last motor on it was a motorcycle engine.

Here are some pics for the drummer lol

Ok so I looked up MFGsupply. They are about 40 mins from my house. LOL I am so going to drive there either tomorrow or Friday! I think I will call ahead and see if they have a store first but how unbelievable is it that they are so close!

Ok, so today we cut off the roll cage and started cutting off the engine mount and massive jack shaft section. What I found was kinda amazing. They took the angle iron drilled it out to the tube size and slid it on then welded it. Of course the years of changing the engine they welded on more...

Let's talk about the Elephant in the room; Yes this is a pile, no I am not scraping it. I agree this is not the best frame to start with. With that being said we enjoy the project. My boys are 8, 9, 12 and there will be many more projects to come. I think a new axle is in order because if the...

I was planning on a 1" because it seems to be the most common and could handle the abuse. I agree this kart looks like they started with a frame and then kept gobbing iron on. I will take the wheels off and measure. The guy told me his dad made this for him and used a Model A axle or something...

Wow boys?! Now that the geographical location of my home is settled. Here's what I got so far; Use any of the websites that sell kart parts, no torque converter, use a simple 20/30 sprocket set up and my steering looks like a guys lawn mower. Honestly I really appreciate the advise, and most...

Yes it is as heavy as it looks lol. The entire rear end is way over complicated and is going to be removed. As will the mounting for a motor. I think a fresh start would be easier then trying to figure out what they once did. As for the steering, that's a mess to. When I am done with the drive...