2016 - Beer Crate Racer (winner)

[chancer]

I forgot to tell y'all What happened.
I got all the parts laid out, Double checked everything, laid out the tools, so I could do the Assembly video, in one shot.
I put the frame on the bench, set up the Ipod and started recording.
I got the rear axle assembled, with sprocket, bearings, brake disc. I loosely set it into the frame and bolted on the bearing cassette hangars.

Suddenly I noticed... I never got the Axle ends threaded!

So I stopped the Video, took it apart and got the Axle over to the Machine shop Thursday. I stopped in Sat and it was still sitting where I left it on the front Counter.

Talk about all Dressed up and nowhere to go. I keep looking at this Rolling table with all my parts and Feeling really Bored!

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

It'll be killer when it's done. I'm looking forward to the finished pictures/ video.

 

[chancer]

I actually got Some pics you will like.
Check out these wheels. Remember I got them red. Had Her paint the White walls, Then yesterday I went to the Dollar Store and got 4 Small Stainless Steel Bowls. Hub Caps.

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about right there. Well done.

 

[chancer]

Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about right there. Well done.

I believe that was your inspiration a few months back.
Thanks

Yeah here we go:

I like the red wheels. Lots of black bobbers and rat rods out there with them, tried and true combo IMO. Now back to your regularly scheduled brain discussion ........

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

The hubcaps put it over the top. I love it.

 

[chancer]

I got my axle back from the Machine shop, He broke his Die trying to thread it, So it is not done.

I am just going to buy on at BMI. $22 bucks. I know I know. For that price why bother messing with My Current axle. Well it was here, right. And this is actually a very low cost Build with few newly purchased parts. So I wanted to DIY and make work what I could.

I better call... They want $38.50 USPS shipping!
{Edit}
I see I can Choose UPS for $21.38.
Still Gonna Call! lol

 

[Functional Artist]

I got my axle back from the Machine shop, He broke his Die trying to thread it, So it is not done.


Wow!, that took a while & still not done?

Your kart looks fantastic!

You've done a great job!

Can't wait to see it crusin' around!

 

[chancer]

Me neither.

 

[chancer]

I had a Delay trying to get my Axle threaded, so I had a way to keep the wheels on.
I decided to just use good Quality Split type lock collars.
As I was putting the rear together today I realized my Rear Hubs are the Split type and I did not really need anything to hold them on!
I used the Split Collars anyway.

I have this halfway assembled and should have a Video soon.

 

[chancer]

Assembly Time lapse:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoNof5iGQz4

 

[Ebrownie]

Looks sweet! I'm really looking forward to it running and driving, should be awesome.

 

[chancer]

I just Broke in the engine. Had the day off work due to weather.
Sorry I do not know what happened to my Video above.
I should have this thing done tonight or Saturday.
Need to:
make gas tank mounts
put the Krate on.
adjust the Toe
Install kill switch
tighten and lock tight everything

 

[Rail rider]

 

[chancer]

Tetelesti!

It is Finished. I have test Driven it, and I still need to adjust the toe. I will need to shorten the tie rods, So no Action Video yet.

 

[Mr. Spindle]

Lovin' it!


Wait, Spindles?

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

That thing is freaking COOL! Well done.

Not to nit pick, but you should switch side with your rear tires.

 

[chancer]

That thing is freaking COOL! Well done.

Not to nit pick, but you should switch side with your rear tires.

Thank you.
Why? is the tread patter backwards or something? I was lookin at that today and I was not sure.

 

[Ebrownie]

Yes I believe the tread is backwards on the rears. It probably doesn't affect performance, just aesthetics.

 

[Bbqjoe]

Buy the kids books.......