Well, it took two years but it's together. A cash only, pay as you go project for the Grandkids. Took a little longer than I had planned, but still came out for around $300 (give or take)....and I can say I did it.
Here are a few pics.
First one is as it came home from the Flea Market where it cost $30. Pretty fugly, but showed potential.
Second one is after removing 18 coats of paint and some light sanding. Looking better, but also reveals some problems. The most obvious one is the front bumper is mangled. Both axle tubes are bent, one back and the other down. The spindle hangers are also knocked out of alignment.
Test fit for the Briggs which proved to be shot. I had planned to rebuild it, but the HF Clone presented itself in such a way I couldn't pass it up. The Briggs awaits a rebuild in the future.
Here's the finished project- not that any Kart is ever "Finished", already got some mods in mind.I took it to my buddy's shop and we replaced the bumper with a cut down one from a racing Kart. Replaced the axle tube and attached new spindle hangers along with installing new spindles. Mama did the seat. Lots of new small parts, tie rod ends, kill switch, tires & tubes and one 5" Manco wheel which was a bear to find at a decent price. Spray bomb paint came out pretty good and the material Mama used on the seat looks good.
Thanks to everyone who answered my questions or posted advice that I used!
Here are a few pics.
First one is as it came home from the Flea Market where it cost $30. Pretty fugly, but showed potential.
Second one is after removing 18 coats of paint and some light sanding. Looking better, but also reveals some problems. The most obvious one is the front bumper is mangled. Both axle tubes are bent, one back and the other down. The spindle hangers are also knocked out of alignment.
Test fit for the Briggs which proved to be shot. I had planned to rebuild it, but the HF Clone presented itself in such a way I couldn't pass it up. The Briggs awaits a rebuild in the future.
Here's the finished project- not that any Kart is ever "Finished", already got some mods in mind.I took it to my buddy's shop and we replaced the bumper with a cut down one from a racing Kart. Replaced the axle tube and attached new spindle hangers along with installing new spindles. Mama did the seat. Lots of new small parts, tie rod ends, kill switch, tires & tubes and one 5" Manco wheel which was a bear to find at a decent price. Spray bomb paint came out pretty good and the material Mama used on the seat looks good.
Thanks to everyone who answered my questions or posted advice that I used!
