Well, all I can say, based on my first time experience, go buy a frame thats already put together. I would start with the simplest form of go kart possible. This meaning use a centrifugal clutch, have an already horizontal shaft engine, have the frame already built and welded together, dont use suspension, ect...
I think it would be best to maybe even find a used kart in your local area on craigslist and "fix" it up. Thats what I did for my first kart. It REALLY helped me out because I could see an already assembled kart and learn how it all works. I learned about specialized go kart parts and just about how everything on the kart works. I also drove it for a year and compiled all my knowledge on what could be better and used that knowledge to finally build a kart from scratch.
Also, no offense but you are 13 and you probably dont have access to as many tools as you need. I know that when I was 13 my dad would have never let me weld and cut steel and use saws and all that stuff while he was at work when I was 13 years old. And you also find yourself having to run to the store 5 times a day meaning you need a car or a ride.
Basically all im saying is for your first project ever, and based on your age, I would get an already completed kart and literally just take it all apart and put it back together. (and clean it while youre in the process
) This will give you the understanding of how it all works
Good luck to ya though! message me if you have any other questions!
