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Post by Joel_W on Mar 2, 2019 7:52:53 GMT -8
JC,
Wow!! Does that bring back memories. I raced Enduro Karts for 4 years and actually won a regional championship. BTW, when do you sleep?
Joel
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Post by afx on Mar 2, 2019 11:13:56 GMT -8
I watch very little TV Joel - frees up lots of modeling time.  Grew up in a small town and an older kid had a kart very muck like this one. I lusted after that kart! Finally have one if only in scale. Front bumper:  |
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 2, 2019 11:24:21 GMT -8
JC,
I see. I don't watch much TV till the baseball and racing seasons start. But half the time I'm streaming a game or race on my cell while working on a kit. My wife seems to always have other things for me to do as well.
Joel
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Post by afx on Mar 2, 2019 14:20:54 GMT -8
Drilled out the marked holes on the outer sprocket. Used it as a template to layout the holes on the inner sprocket.  |
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Post by afx on Mar 3, 2019 7:01:17 GMT -8
Fabricated the seat cushions and better pedals. Modified a wheel knock off for the fuel tank cap.  Added brackets for the accelerator and brake linkage.  |
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 3, 2019 7:22:04 GMT -8
JC,
Simply outstanding detailing starting with the twin Sprockets and chains. I love the twin Macs for power which in the old days made it a Open class kart. Which cat depended on the engine displacement.
Joel
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Post by garydavis on Mar 3, 2019 22:18:03 GMT -8
That Kart chassis is looking good JC. Are you going to make a trailer for the truck to pull or put it in the bed of the truck to haul? A very KOOL project Bud!!
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Post by afx on Mar 4, 2019 2:58:49 GMT -8
I wasn't sure what the engines were Joel but after some research you are correct they are McColloch chain saw engines - thanks for pointing that out.
Gary, I'll just haul the kart in the bed.
I have the kart painted and will be starting final assembly.
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Post by afx on Mar 4, 2019 16:26:39 GMT -8
Anyone have any thoughts on who the manufacturer might be? My best guess is Rupp but not sure the model or year.  |
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Post by sam on Mar 4, 2019 18:55:43 GMT -8
This is going to be one sharp little combo. Keep it up !
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Post by afx on Mar 5, 2019 8:24:29 GMT -8
Thanks Sam. The kart is nearly complete - I will post photos soon.
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 5, 2019 10:38:03 GMT -8
JC,
I never ran a sprint kart, but from the ones I've seen they were all Rupp karts.
Joel
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Post by afx on Mar 6, 2019 2:58:56 GMT -8
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 6, 2019 7:53:56 GMT -8
JC,
Outstanding finish for sure. Love the Gloss Red frame, as that's what I ran in Enduro karts. The Duel 101 Macs had chrome cover plates. The only thing is the color of the chains. The color was exactly like what a motorcycle chain looked like. The chain oilers would have made quick work of those for sure.
Joel
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Post by afx on Mar 6, 2019 8:56:12 GMT -8
Thanks Joel. I stripped all the chrome including the engines. Between the varnish coat and the chrome plating so much detail is obscured. Not a fan of chrome in general. I'll get the chain color right on the next one. |
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Grew up in a small town and an older kid had a kart very muck like this one. I lusted after that kart! Finally have one if only in scale.
