The build thread

[tiremikejr]

So the build begins. Not a lot to show yet but we have started welding up the base frame and I think I'm pretty satisfied with the progress so far. If someone has any helpful hints or input let me know. I will try to post some pictures of the progress ( hopefully they load right) and will post updates as we move along!

 

[tiremikejr]

Sorry about the double post my phone will only allow one pic at the time

 

[tiremikejr]

I also picked up this kart the other day so that I can join in on the fun with them when we start riding. I don't know much about the chassis but it's got a freakin butler race car seat on it and I think it's staying haha. When we went to pick it up my kids saw the embroidered seat and say hey momma its a butler go kart. Anyways I picked it up for 150$ and I think that's fair. Again sorry for the multiple posts.

 

[firemanjim]

Looking good buddy.....
Love the pic with the "pit crew"......

 

[tiremikejr]

haha yeah I know the pit crew is what its all about! but as far as the frame the only thing that worries me is the rear part of the cart. where the motor and axles will be I only worry that this will have too much stress on it and will snap/bend where it meets the rear seating area. I have thought of two brace bars from the top of the seat frame to the rear like a triangle and im wondering if this will achieve the support needed.

 

[firemanjim]

Thinking like a builder already...... The seat brace does both.......
EDIT
Live axle, right? Cut a piece of tube and add a 45* brace from big part of frame to the little part. It won't be in the way of the axle. And I mean at the outside joints. The inside can get 45* braces as well, but there is nothing to be in the way there..... That would make those connection points stronger, in both planes.....

 

[OzFab]

If someone has any helpful hints or input let me know.

Helpful tip #1: If this is a build thread, don't you think it would be better placed in the buld section?

Moved...

 

[landuse]

Good start. The kids look like they cannot wait for the kart to be finished.

 

[tiremikejr]

Thank you for the change of adress sir now the thread feels at home
So I'm off on Tuesdays so me and the boys do some more work on the cart. I will try to post some pictures of the progress. As always if you see something I did wrong let me know if you like it let us know haha

 

[tiremikejr]

Pic 2

 

[tiremikejr]

Pic 3

 

[tiremikejr]

Pic 4/5

 

[tiremikejr]

Pic5

 

[tiremikejr]

for the rear dead axles I need to know what the width of a 4.10/3.50x6 assembly setup with the 60 tooth sprocket hub and band brake together. I need to know so that I will know where to put the dead axles on the rear and to match the overall width of the cart from front to rear. in short I need to know how long to make the axles. I do know the nominal hight of the combo is roughly 12.5, but width of the assy.? And just thinking the width of the passenger side rear will be less than the left side or am I mistaken. I just don't want to have 4 axles the same length and three different offset wheels haha that would be fugly.

 

[firemanjim]

Order your wheels and stuff now. My set up my be a little different than yours...... If you measure what you have, you can't go wrong.....

 

[tiremikejr]

this is so true, I guess im getting ahead of myself. We are just having so much fun working on the kart. its definitely addicting (more for me than the boys) haha

 

[firemanjim]

this is so true, I guess im getting ahead of myself. We are just having so much fun working on the kart. its definitely addicting (more for me than the boys) haha

I know the feeling.....
My 3 year old boy will come out, grab a screwdriver or wrench, then asks what he can work on..... It melts my heart.... He always tells me that when he gets "big", he is gonna buy me a million go tarts and a big fire chuck... (truck)

 

[tiremikejr]

Not much has been done just going through some mock up ideas and placement, but I did add some hand holds/kid holder inners! Haha don't dis on my red neck pipe bending skills I used a tree in the yard so I think it turned out great with that being said

 

[tiremikejr]

Pic 2

 

[tiremikejr]

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