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We’ve seen lots of go-kart submissions since we began our Project Showcase, but they were all built for the driver only. When we came across this one, we had to tip our hats to Dave, who modified his original single seat design to accommodate his grandkids and their buddies.
Thanks for sharing your project with us, Dave!
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What is it? The project started out just as a single set go cart but when the grandkids saw it they wanted seats of their own so I added two outrigger seats. All major components were bought from Princess Auto (engine, wheels. chains, sprockets, centrifugal clutch, disc brakes axles, bearings etc.)
What is the main power source for your project? (e.g. electric motor, gas engine etc.) A 6.5 HP gasoline engine.
How do you control your project? (e.g. hydraulic control valve(s), electric switches etc.) I used cable linkage for the brake and gas pedals.
What design/build challenges were overcome? The total frame had to be laid out on paper to get the frame offsets for the rear wheels.
If you had to build it again, what would you do differently? Add more power!
Tell us about yourself: “I graduated from the Ontario College of Art in 1971 (the last century) as an Industrial Designer, but spent most of my career working for the Ontario Government. However with the I.D. Degree I have built three houses, a lot of furniture, some sail boats, toys for my granddaughter, and a motor cycle.”
Have you ever played with those MECCANO building sets when you were a kid? They came loaded with metal strips, girders, plates, wheels, axles and gears (not to mention about a gazillion little nuts and bolts – your parents knew all too well) to piece whatever your young engineering mind could dream up. Bill’s extra-long, street-legal three wheeler (which he nicknamed “The Beast”) almost looks like an advanced version of the famous construction toy. Only more fun to build, and a heck of a lot more powerful. If you’re going to build, you might as well build BIG!
Terrific project, Bill! Thanks for sharing it with us!