Possible Malibu Virage rebuild

[Wildbunch]

Just bought 3 chassis from my brother-in-law that look like the Malibu Virage but I am not sure who made them. I need help finding some kind of history on them so I can find parts without having to make everything. They were bought in Minnesota about 10 to 15 years ago. Our boy scouts want to learn mechanics so this is their project.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Hey great! Kudos to you for getting kids off their dang X-boxes and into toolboxes! I salute you sir!

Unfortunately, I know absolutely nothing about those karts...

 

[anderkart]

Welcome to the forum Wildbunch!

Did you check out all the pics in this ebay ad? --> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MALI.../300750742913?pt=Go_Karts&hash=item4606242581

This rental track claims they build their own similar looking cars: http://www.kelownagrandprix.com/activities/grand_prix/
You could try sending them your pics to see if they could help ID it or source parts.

 

[Wildbunch]

Wow, thanks for the links anderkart. Looks like the only similarities to the Virage are the rims, engine, and differential. Somehow I don't think ours will be selling anytime for as much as the Kelowngrandprix ones.

 

[anderkart]

Yer welcome, what parts do you need?
If you post some pics of them we might be able to hook you up

 

[Wildbunch]

Nobody makes a splined clutch anymore so it looks like I have to get a machine shop to make me a new shaft for the rear differential.
I appreciate the help. I will be updating with pics and maybe video if I can figure out how.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

i have never seen a rear end like that on a kart. looks similar to the rear end on the 1985 kawasaki 3 wheeler i had.

does that driven clutch have a splined shaft?

worst case you have to machine the splined shaft to something you can use