New to karting, found this old frame online, can i make this work with some spit shine and elbow grease?

[Chase]

1970's go cart frame - atvs, utvs, snowmobiles - by owner - vehicle...

1970's Go Kart $75 0bo Absolute Classic Have have since the 80's. I grew up on it. My 3 kids enjoyed it. Now it's time for a new home. SOLID STEEL, still straight. Ready for next family to enjoy....

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Body seems straight, the engine mount looks pretty universal, looks like most predator engines can fit, but I don;t know for sure. Any tips? What engine should I get? Im 6 foot 200 pounds so I need some serious cc's to get this thing moving around.

 

[Denny]

A 212 and a 30 series TAV II, CVT should get you moving along nicely.

 

[Chase]

do u have to buy a clutch as well along with the torque converter? if so is there a reccomendation?

 

[Denny]

Go to the Jungle store and get the cheapest 30 series kit with a back plate. Throw away the belt that comes with the kit. Order a GENUINE COMET belt the correct length and use that instead. GoKart Supply has a great write up in the 30 series and how to measure for length.
That kart looks like an old concessions kart. It is too heavy to use just a centrifugal clutch. It will burn up.

 

[Chase]

Is something like this sufficient?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S3TX4C5/?coliid=I4EEYH1CN4Z0P&colid=3QW2NMXH7SOQW&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

 

[panchothedog]

That is what you want. Like Denny suggest, buy a comet brand replacement belt and you will be good to go.