Pru's 1st kart

[Functional Artist]

I cleaned up, examined, re-cleaned & re-painted the differential

After the examination, I gave 'er a couple of good wipe downs, with de-greaser
...& then, scuffed 'er up good

I wiped 'er down again
...then, a final wipe down (ta remove any residue from the last wipe down)

Masked off the axle shafts (ta keep 'em clean & paint free)

The differential has now been Blackened

 

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While the paint was drying, I cleaned up & inspected the bearings (& bearing retainers)

The bearings seals look good, they roll smoothly, no side to side "play" & made in USA

...& soaked the bolts in a little bit of gasoline

See that stuff is good for something

 

[Functional Artist]

The tubes for the front tires finally arrived
...& got 'em installed

Cleaned up the seat (front & back)
...scuffed it up
...wiped it down
...& masked off the upholstery

All "freshened" up

The rear rims needed some "love" too
...so, I cleaned, scuffed, wiped & masked them (just around the edge of the rim)

...then, used a handheld "shield" (to save time & tape)

All "freshened" up

Another view

Big difference

 

[Functional Artist]

While the paint was drying on those accessories, I started assembling stuff on the chassis

Now, with a steering wheel, the twist throttle (& left grip) aren't going to work

So, I got a thumb (actuated) throttle

...but, the plug (& # of wires) are different

An electronic throttle only needs (3) wires
...power (5V+) usually red
...negative (-) usually black
...& a signal wire (it's green on this one but, I've seen many different colors used)

The (4th) wire (blue) on the twist throttle was for the power indicator (which is full pack voltage, of course)
...but, were not going to have a power meter (we'll just insulate it & "leave it be")

Proper plug installed with the wires properly arranged/aligned
...Red to Red (power)
...Black to Black (negative)
...& Green to White (signal)

We can still use the hand brake lever
...it will mount on the left steering wheel "nub"
...& just simply plugs in

Motor & controller are re-mounted
...& re-wired

 

[Functional Artist]

Chain: inspected, cleaned re-lubed & re-installed

MasterLink

Chain with just a little bit of slack

Adapting a cable pull to a riding lawn mower brake

But, we need to put this thru a little dinky hole

So, I trimmer 'er up

...& then, applied a drop of Super Glue to "glue all of them little strands together

After the glue dried, I pulled the cable thru the housing a bit
...& cut off a little bit

...then, got the brake cable assembly, all assembled

 

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Tie rods all freshened up

I marked which end went to the right side to help simplify re-instillation
Re-installed

Wow! I just noticed how the sunshine really affects the color rendition on camera (the true-blue color is in my shadow)

I also, got some nice looking bolts for installing the steering wheel (of course they only come in packs of 2)

Installed

Lock nuts all around

Steering wheel with hand controls

Another view

 

[Functional Artist]

I got most everything "freshened up" & re-installed

The last thing is a battery cover

Looking thru my plastic "stock" I found an old aquarium cover that may work

A cut-off wheel cut it "like butter"

Here is the piece (center) that I'm thinking, should work

The cut-off wheel leaves a bit of "build up"

...but, after cooling, that "build up", "snaps" right off (pretty cleanly)


Battery cover cleaned up & installed
Even installed the Charge Port (with cover) right on top
...so, it's easily accessible

Don't forget the 24V 2A Charger

Charger specs

...& charge port

 

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Had to "get 'er done"
...we're delivering it up to my little Pru, this 4th of July weekend

Double Bonus:
We're going to spend the weekend (Va-ca) in Mackinaw City Mi.

Finished pics

Profile

Front

Back

Batteries & Cover

Differential

Hand Controls

Hope she likes it

 

[BaconBitRacing]

Lookin' good FA! A bonus of E-power is it's nor nearly as frightening for lil ones as gas. Make sure to put some small American flags on it since you're delivering on Independence day.

 

[Functional Artist]

Pru's first ride
Just look at that little smile

another

another

One more

Yup, she likes it
...& good thing it's got hand controls