Go Kart Just For Fun

Cool. Make sure that we see it all painted and with a happy driver.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Chevy? Looked more Ford built… LOL… With a walnut steering wheel… okay, Mercedes?

Like Karson said… post a picture of the paint job, pit crew, and driver.

-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...

I see that you’ve planned for growth of the driver with an adjustable seat, or is that so you can use it too? LOL! Neat project and great that grandson gets to paint it.

-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!

sweet ride .

looks like you had as much fun,
as the grandson will !

great job !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

Thanks! I will update the photos as it progresses:) P.S. I tried to test drive it but there just wasn’t enough adjustment in that seat! LOL

-- EGO postulo , EGO venalicium , EGO incidere. I measured, I marked, I cut. Latin instructions for firewood.

Nice Convertable. All you need now is a horn. Kids love to make noise.

-- I always have tomorrow to stop procrastinating. WoodyWoodWrecker

hmmmmmmm…... where have I seen that before? LOL

Great job CGal! I know he will have a blast with that. The steering wheel is very cool. Are there any future plans for a cupholder or GPS?

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.

I don’t think GM is going to hire you as a body designer, but it’s an engineering masterpiece, and that steering wheel really IS a thing of beauty.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Nice job CG. Your grandson should have a great time with it.And I agree with the others nice job on the steering wheel.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

Very cool and fun project

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Reminds me of my Soap Box Derby building days….....only much more ingenious. Great job, I’m sure grandson will get many hours of enjoyment from your efforts.

-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!

You need to draw up plans to sell, I know at least one guy that needs a set.

-- The only thing wrong with instant gratification is that it's not fast enough.

Well as it turns out this is a real “Muscle” car in that you need a LOT of muscle to get it going. It rained most of the day but Kaydin got to test drive it a little anyway. Seems I need to work on the steering a little more. Need some kind of turn ratio reduction???
He got to put the paint on and now it’s a real “Red Runner!”
Thanks for all the kind comments folks! It really was a fun project :)

-- EGO postulo , EGO venalicium , EGO incidere. I measured, I marked, I cut. Latin instructions for firewood.

That’s really cool!

-- Remember, measure twice, cut once