My first go kart build

[nlmvp99]

Here are some pictures of my first go around with a go kart build. Purchased what is in the pictures on CraigsList. Needs some TLC, but overall it is in pretty decent shape. I will try to keep this update throughout the project so everyone can see my progress.

 

[nlmvp99]

And here is my blog page that I am tracking my progress on if anyone is interested in following it as well.

http://meddlemonkey.weebly.com/blog.html

 

[cumminsbayou4x4]

how much you pay for it

 

[souperman000]

In your blog, you said you were going to put a roll cage on it...I wouldn't really suggest that.

1. With a roll cage you need seat belts. If you want to fab up some mounts and stick em on, be my guest.
2. this looks like a factory made cart (maybe a clark?) which was not designed for a roll cage.
3. are you a good welder? if you do make the cage, make it god and strong.

I also suggest co-posting on here as well as your blog. That way we can help you fix problems that may arise before it is too late, or offer you some advice to make your build better for your kids.

 

[nlmvp99]

how much you pay for it

I paid $75 for everything on the cart as you see it. All that I had to get was a motor(found mine for $35), clutch and chain.

 

[nlmvp99]

In your blog, you said you were going to put a roll cage on it...I wouldn't really suggest that.

1. With a roll cage you need seat belts. If you want to fab up some mounts and stick em on, be my guest.
2. this looks like a factory made cart (maybe a clark?) which was not designed for a roll cage.
3. are you a good welder? if you do make the cage, make it god and strong.

I also suggest co-posting on here as well as your blog. That way we can help you fix problems that may arise before it is too late, or offer you some advice to make your build better for your kids.

The roll cage addition is just because of the kids going to be the main drivers on this thing. I am not a welder, but my neighbor is. He has done it for 25 years both in a factory welding large jobs and on automotive fabrication. He will d it up right so I am not worried at all about it. Also have seat belts that he is going to weld in heavy duty brackets so it will be very safe.

I will be updating both this log and my blog side-by-side.

 

[nlmvp99]

In your blog, you said you were going to put a roll cage on it...I wouldn't really suggest that.

1. With a roll cage you need seat belts. If you want to fab up some mounts and stick em on, be my guest.
2. this looks like a factory made cart (maybe a clark?) which was not designed for a roll cage.
3. are you a good welder? if you do make the cage, make it god and strong.

I also suggest co-posting on here as well as your blog. That way we can help you fix problems that may arise before it is too late, or offer you some advice to make your build better for your kids.

And yes, it is a Clark