Hey all, new here, new to go karts!

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Hey all my name is Dan. 27 years old and have a 9 year old daughter. Always contemplated on doing a go kart but I never have done one. I work in a Freightliner shop as a parts guy and have mechanical aptitude. I enjoy cars, trucks, and my toys.

Went to an auction today and found what was left of a 2 seat go kart, ended up buying it! It needs a lot but the main part is there... the frame. I'm super excited to build it up so I stumbled across this forum where I will search around and figure out what I will do. I don't have pictures as it is still in the back of the pickup but I will get some.

Already planning on getting rid of the "one wheel wonder" and putting in a live axle and upgrading the brakes from the rub on the tires to stop type to an actual disc brake. Step one.. sanding down the entire thing..

It pretty much needs everything done to it, even new tires, but I'm happy to have found a frame!
 

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:welcome2:

It's always good to have a complete or almost complete kart, even if you have to replace everything, at least you know what to look for...

Keep in mind that, when you upgrade to a live axle, you'll also need to upgrade/modify the steering.

Get those pics up so we can see what you've got :thumbsup:
 

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Well here she is! As I said I have a frame! HAHA Which is all I really wanted, now I can go from here and build and make brand new!

Did lots of looking last night. Predator 212cc 6.5hp motor is what I'm going to go with. Still want a live axle because 1 wheel power just isn't any fun in my opinion. I haven't decided if I should go caliper/disc brake or just a drum/band brake.

 

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White fox II actually. Was looking at some online and noticed the paint job was similiar.
 
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