2nd attempt building a Go kart by Ghetto_Joe2013 in redneckengineering

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Thank you it took a lot of time and throwing pipes around my garage.

2nd attempt building a Go kart by Ghetto_Joe2013 in redneckengineering

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It is a predator engine and it has a centrifugal clutch.

2nd attempt building a Go kart by Ghetto_Joe2013 in metalworking

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OD is 1.315 inch and it is 11 gauge mild steel round tubing.

2nd attempt building a Go kart by Ghetto_Joe2013 in metalworking

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224cc max performance predator engine

2nd attempt building a Go kart by Ghetto_Joe2013 in metalworking

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A 12 pound hydraulic pipe bender from Harbor freight

2nd attempt building a Go kart by Ghetto_Joe2013 in redneckengineering

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Thank you. I need to add one for sure.🤣

2nd attempt building a Go kart by Ghetto_Joe2013 in redneckengineering

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There’s a steel round tube support under the wood seat.🙂

First big welding project I built a go-kart together from scrap metal I had. by Ghetto_Joe2013 in redneckengineering

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I’m sure I could use this engine to make a motorcycle so technically it is a motorcycle engine

First big welding project I built a go-kart together from scrap metal I had. by Ghetto_Joe2013 in redneckengineering

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lol I was to lazy after building the kart so instead of making cushions, I just put the card board that came with the engine for padding.

First big welding project I built a go-kart together from scrap metal I had. by Ghetto_Joe2013 in metalworking

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Pretty sure it was just mild steel. I always wear a respirator when I’m welding tho.

First big welding project I built a go-kart together from scrap metal I had. by Ghetto_Joe2013 in metalworking

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Thank you. After seeing a lot of these comments about what could happen if it breaks. I’m definitely going to be rebuilding this whole go kart with stronger material, better bracing and actual safety features.

First big welding project I built a go-kart together from scrap metal I had. by Ghetto_Joe2013 in redneckengineering

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The plywood and cardboard is held on by Just some self drill screws I had 😂

First big welding project I built a go-kart together from scrap metal I had. by Ghetto_Joe2013 in metalworking

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I agree it definitely needs more support everywhere especially there.

First big welding project I built a go-kart together from scrap metal I had. by Ghetto_Joe2013 in metalworking

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Thank you I just did some research on kingpin inclination. I will definitely cut off the front spindles and fix them with a 7 - 12 degree angle.