Clark Cyclops 440 / Rupp Dart A-Bone project

[Ted Hamilton]

^^ Being a Mr. Mom affords me a lot of time at home...but not always time for this project. I try to get a lot done when I do have time in the garage.

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Switched out the brake hub tonight, from the thin hub on right to what used to be the sprocket hub. I heard that there's issues with the thin one unless it's a yard kart. It'll go on eBay soon unless one of y'all want it cheap. (PM me if so). It's not a bad unit, just lighter gauge than I want for a dual setup or hardcore racing. I'll get a new sprocket hub for the engine assembly....

Stripping has started on the frame too....

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Almost ready to head off to the powdercoater...

 

[Beach Bum]

Can't wait for the updates. "Lookin' Good."

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Got the rear bumper and seat gussets on today....grinding excess weld off tomorrow (hey, it's been a little while since I did this...)

All I have to do it get the floorpan tabs on next...then it's ready for the powdercoaters...

 

[landuse]

Making progress. Shiny

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Got the rear end of the frame done, added the appropriate holes to replicate a Rupp, and almost ready for paint. Have to add the seatpan tabs first...

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Also have the 4" front tires ordered, and waiting on a couple other odds and ends. Once I have the steering assembly in, I can get the appropriate tie-rods and then I'll have to do the seat upholstery. Getting there...

 

[Ted Hamilton]

I guess I should put this in the project contest?

 

[buckwheat]

I helped a friend rebuild a Clark kart a few months ago. It had been used by his kids & needed a lot of welding repairs. The metal piece that the bearing flanges attach to had a crack that went up from the semi-circular cut out. That fatigue crack went over to the motor mounting plate, as well.
We also found cracks where the rear chassis tube loops over & connects to the front chassis tube at the seat side pods.
His axle's keyways and threaded ends was toast so we bought a new axle and bearings.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Nice work! Like the Rupp clone idea. Cyclops' are cool too!! Subscribed.

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Got a little more work done yesterday -- floor pan cut and test fit, and frame primered.... It's been a while, but should have it done by end of next week.

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Getting closer.... blue metalflake paint.

 

[landuse]

Nice!

 

[Fast Eddie]

Very nice! Do I see in the background in post #25 what could be the powerplant? Good choice...

 

[Oxymoron]

Looks really good, nice work so far. Look forward to seeing the final product!

:thumbup:

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Yes, a West Bend 820 single will be going on there.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Yes, a West Bend 820 single will be going on there.

Schweet...they sound awesome.

 

[Ted Hamilton]

Been quite a while since I updated this since I lost my login info...anyhow, here's another pic:

 

[Ted Hamilton]

I also purchased a 70's RobRon (Successor to DART) vintage kart that has a 4 cycle on it. Don't need the 4 cycle...or really the frame. Make offers if you'd like.... ~ted