Tear down, rebuild, and restoring an old rusty go kart frame into a sweet 2 seater go cart.
I went all out on this one including front and rear racing slicks tires, live axle, new brake, seat, and of course a brand new predator 212 engine.
Tools and Supplies I used:
Small but amazing pair of Knipex pliers: https://amzn.to/3y2juy4
Surface conditioning tool: https://amzn.to/3WXtuki
Angle Grinder (make sure you have batteries or go corded): https://amzn.to/3YejyFs
Wire Wheel Attachments: https://amzn.to/3WrOv8b
Harbor Freight Titanium 125: https://www.harborfreight.com/easyfl...
1” dia. Shaft Bearing Kit: https://amzn.to/4faCf3d
1” Axle: https://www.bmikarts.com/1SteelLive...
Brake Drum Hub: https://amzn.to/3Y8RfbM
Brake Drum and band: https://amzn.to/4d8NN5f
Complete Brake Kit: https://amzn.to/4f4eoCb
Rustoleum Spray Paint Primer: https://amzn.to/4cJW2EK
Do NOT get this marking paint!: https://amzn.to/4cM2J9m
This Black worked great: https://amzn.to/3WfXIPE
Gas and brake pedals: https://amzn.to/3y4UfLB
ACM (Aluminum composite material): https://amzn.to/466Y53e
Sproket Hub: https://amzn.to/3Scz0hw
Split Sproket #35 Chain: https://amzn.to/3SbnzqK
Another sprocket setup: https://amzn.to/3Wrsc2c
Foam( Go with either 2 or 3” thick): https://amzn.to/4cN5306
Marine Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4cJMo5c
T Nuts: https://amzn.to/3NllFBz
Pneumatic Stapler: https://amzn.to/3qwjJ0d
Clutch and Chain: https://amzn.to/3WqLSmS
Chain Breaker: https://amzn.to/3NllPZH
Master Link: https://amzn.to/3P85YPx
Valve Stem Puller and kit: https://amzn.to/4d86mGH
Here is my price breakdown of what everything cost: I did have most of these parts and or were left over from previous builds. Be creative!
Frame w/ extra motor and wheels: $100
Sold the Honda Engine and wheels for ($120)!
Bearing Kit: $25
Axel: $35
Brake Drum Kit: $40
Sproket Kit: $35
Paint: $40
Pedals: and cables: $25
ACM: $40
Foam: $35
Seat Vinyl: $20
Clutch and Chain: $25
Predator 212 Engine: $150
Used wheels from karting store: $60
Miscellaneous Parts (Bolts, cables, switches): $20