Passing this on to the next generation

[BrainTangler]

Hopefully!

I love to fabricate. I built my own hot rod. I hate to do things the hard or expensive way... That's why I am here. I am rebuilding a Kart for my 8 year old to introduce him to the joys of his first internal combustion vehicle. One that will grow and get customized as he does. I cannot wait to see him experience his first karting experience! (Not that it won't be regularly tested by me....).

I'll see if I can attach a pic of my project for me (hot rod). Just to let you know, that hot rod was built from the ground up by me - floors, cage, engine, suspension, etc. Just to let you know that I can weld and fabricate a little. I have posted pics and a question concerning the kart. These pictures and the same questions have languished at a kart shop for 2 weeks now - with no help. I see the problem as very simple for people up to date on components (I just learned that 3/4" wheels for live axles no longer exist). Please see my question in the "other components" section. If this is really that complicated, let me know a shop that not only sells stuff, but will offer competent help (or has a great return policy). Looking for advice here! Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[RobertD]

super cool! welcome!

 

[Functional Artist]

I love to fabricate. That's why I am here.

Me too brother me too

I am rebuilding a Kart for my 8 year old to introduce him to the joys of his first internal combustion vehicle.

That's fantastic

Please keep an open mind & teach him about electric motors on vehicles - It's the way of the future

I have posted pics and a question concerning the kart. These pictures and the same questions have languished at a kart shop for 2 weeks now - with no help. I see the problem as very simple for people up to date on components (I just learned that 3/4" wheels for live axles no longer exist).


I have used wheels off of riding lawn mowers on many karts


The wheels on this kart came off an older Craftsman mower

The rears are on a 3/4" live axle with keyed shaft & it's mounted to the kart with pillow block bearings

Before & after

It "started" off being motivated by a 12V battery & a V8 Chevy starter

That didn't last long

Then it got a "Greyhound" remember them?

 

[BrainTangler]

We are going now! First day out in the kart.

Here it is... mostly finished. Took it down to the last nut nd bolt. New wheels/tires/axle, etc. I have the happiest 8 year old on the planet today. Thank goodness for a lathe and a welder! Pics are upside down for some reason....

 

[Hellion]

Project is complete? It appears you need no assistance here.

...Pics are upside down for some reason....

The forum software supports proper landscape orientation of photos but you can also have whatever orientation you want, provided it is saved that way and then uploaded.

Otherwise, you had your cell phone oriented incorrectly.

You're just one member of the vast horde taking cell phone pics the wrong way--in portrait mode... when everything else, including the way we see, the way movies are projected in the cinema, the way shows are broadcast...is in landscape mode.

 

[OzFab]

Funny you should say that...

I recently upgraded my phone; I never had an issue uploading directly from my old phone but, I do now; there have been several recent attempts to upload pics, even after transferring to my PC, when I had to edit the pics & reupload... even thought the pics appear to be the correct orientation on my PC...

 

[Hellion]

I defer to Moderator Sid then. He's the only one who has successfully explained the photo orientation issue with the forum, at least to my knowledge...