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Chopperman · 09-19-2010, 01:27 PM

Scored this project at a local swapmeet for 40.00. It's everything you would expect from a used 40.00 go kart

Not as vintage as we wanted, but that stuff is CRAZY money. This is for my 6 year old son(hes gonna have to sell alot of legos for parts)

So far we are thinking about the following
- 40's washing machine engine
- white wall tires (if we can find them )
- gold flaked frame
- gold flaked steering wheel or black butterfly (not sure yet)

Basically going for the same theme as the gold kart below except a tad bit tammer for a 6yr old.

Research PICS

twentyfootdaredevil · 09-19-2010, 01:37 PM

I ordered another die for my bender last week so I can get started on a kart for my daughter.

I cant wait to see what you come up with.

Chopperman · 09-19-2010, 01:45 PM

hmmmmm... Not sure if this has the umphh though.. Old maytag maching machine engine

HAPPYJOHN · 09-19-2010, 01:46 PM

If you can't find whitewalls, try Hooten tire on Marysville Blvd.,
They have the ability to add white (or red, or gold) stripe.

reklund5 · 09-19-2010, 01:51 PM

I give up when Choppermans kid has a cooler ride than me. Dammit. Can't wait to see the finished project!

krawlr · 09-19-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chopperman

hmmmmm... Not sure if this has the umphh though.. Old maytag maching machine engine

That may have been bolted to a Maytag washer but it looks more like maybe a Clinton engine to me. I've never seen a Maytag with an enclosed fan.

Rockcrusher · 09-19-2010, 02:24 PM

I'll be glad to store the Studeewacker for a long time cheap.

Chopperman · 09-19-2010, 03:18 PM

1 spark plug and a can of carb cleaner later and we have VIDEO !!!

YouTube - Old washing machine engine on KART

Tonka1 · 09-19-2010, 03:23 PM

Very cool please dont let the kid ride that with flip flops on... not a good idea.

Chopperman · 09-19-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonka1

Very cool please dont let the kid ride that with flip flops on... not a good idea.

Were a few months out from riding.

GreenTaco4x4 · 09-19-2010, 04:22 PM

Screw that the kid needs dual chainsaw motors.

Numidian · 09-19-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenTaco4x4

Screw that the kid needs dual chainsaw motors.

Like!

jbxx · 09-19-2010, 05:55 PM

Let me talk to my kid , when he was about 12 we found a cart with a HOT
engine, we pulled it and put a B&S 5hp POS on it. He may make you a hella deal. J.B.

drydocker · 09-19-2010, 06:05 PM

That is a Briggs and Stratton washing machine engine, I have one just like it, with a cool history.

Diesel Smoke · 09-19-2010, 06:13 PM

I had a Kart growing up, and we just used a good old 5 HP Briggs and Stratton. It would still get up to about 35 or 40 mph on the road in front of the house. Super fun growing up. We had hydraulic brakes on it too, it would stop like a champ! The only down fall was a solid axle rear, so if you weren't able to spin it around you'd have to get off to push it back.

It was an excellent way for us to learn about working on engines. During the summer we'd run it while Dad was at work. If we broke it and still wanted to play we'd have to fix it before Dad got home. If we couldn't make it in time, Dad would simply show us what we'd missed and off we'd go again. The frame is still sitting in Dad's garage, waiting for the next set of boys to use it.

trkklr77 · 09-19-2010, 06:17 PM

i have a real old 4hp kohler with a top tank on it that would look good on there, already has a clutch on it.

Chopperman · 09-19-2010, 08:32 PM

So, as cool as it would be to run this engine,it might be out.

Reasearch shows its only rated at 1/2HP... errr

2.5 to 3.5 would be ideal for him and give him some room to grow before going into a 5

trkklr77 · 09-19-2010, 09:29 PM

like i said, i have a 4 hp for now, what i didnt tell you is that i have a 24hp 2 cylinder for later

Chopperman · 09-19-2010, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

like i said, i have a 4 hp for now, what i didnt tell you is that i have a 24hp 2 cylinder for later

I'll let ya know

... If I take it, I'm guessing a 50 spot would cover it..

trkklr77 · 09-19-2010, 09:49 PM

depends on what blower parts you want to trade.........

ChaseYJ · 09-19-2010, 10:20 PM

I had one when I was about his age. Frame was simliar to the gold one. 5hp Briggs moved that thing pretty good around the 2 acre dirt track in the backyard. I put so much time on it the corners ended up banked from sliding around it all the time.

Shit just typing that put a smile on my face. That thing was fun!!

Haole · 09-19-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twentyfootdaredevil

I ordered another die for my bender last week so I can get started on a kart for my daughter.

I cant wait to see what you come up with.

You can use a hickey to bend that tube.

sammyg · 09-19-2010, 11:56 PM

Karts are fun as shit. Had an older one as a kid, 6hp briggs. Fried the auto clutch in that bitch every few months, burned up brakes on it... It was fun.

The scary part about this pic, IIRC from the article, is it was a street legal kart... Registered to drive on public roads in Cali.

85f150dsel · 09-20-2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenTaco4x4

Screw that the kid needs dual chainsaw motors.

Yea, some daul 100CC+ McCulloch kart motors. Or the old 440 Rotax's were fun on karts

TheRedHorseman · 09-20-2010, 06:48 AM

What? No frame stretching and a 125cc 2 smoke dirt bike engine? The boy's got to learn to use a clutch some day.

09-19-2010, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chopperman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2634 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,732	Kart Build Scored this project at a local swapmeet for 40.00. It's everything you would expect from a used 40.00 go kart Not as vintage as we wanted, but that stuff is CRAZY money. This is for my 6 year old son(hes gonna have to sell alot of legos for parts) So far we are thinking about the following - 40's washing machine engine - white wall tires (if we can find them ) - gold flaked frame - gold flaked steering wheel or black butterfly (not sure yet) Basically going for the same theme as the gold kart below except a tad bit tammer for a 6yr old. Research PICS __________________ <>< Last edited by Chopperman; 09-19-2010 at 03:21 PM.

09-19-2010, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chopperman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2634 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,732	hmmmmm... Not sure if this has the umphh though.. Old maytag maching machine engine __________________ <><

09-19-2010, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rockcrusher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1372 Location: Just east of Tahoe Posts: 1,514	I'll be glad to store the Studeewacker for a long time cheap. __________________ Rockcrusher I've already been to hell . . . Anything more is a minor inconvenience!!

09-19-2010, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chopperman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2634 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,732	1 spark plug and a can of carb cleaner later and we have VIDEO !!! YouTube - Old washing machine engine on KART __________________ <>< Last edited by Chopperman; 09-19-2010 at 03:20 PM.

09-19-2010, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tonka1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120561 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 71	Very cool please dont let the kid ride that with flip flops on... not a good idea. __________________ Live the low life, put it in the dirt!

09-19-2010, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
twentyfootdaredevil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45977 Location: Chandler, In/Port Lavaca, Tx Posts: 1,782	I ordered another die for my bender last week so I can get started on a kart for my daughter. I cant wait to see what you come up with.

09-19-2010, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
reklund5 I wanna go wheeling. Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27179 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 605	I give up when Choppermans kid has a cooler ride than me. Dammit. Can't wait to see the finished project!

09-19-2010, 04:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
GreenTaco4x4 Lurker Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102673 Location: where they send me Posts: 267	Screw that the kid needs dual chainsaw motors.

09-19-2010, 05:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
jbxx Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140621 Location: Left Coast Posts: 194	Let me talk to my kid , when he was about 12 we found a cart with a HOT engine, we pulled it and put a B&S 5hp POS on it. He may make you a hella deal. J.B.

09-19-2010, 06:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
drydocker Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34052 Location: northern lower Michigan Posts: 86	That is a Briggs and Stratton washing machine engine, I have one just like it, with a cool history.

09-19-2010, 06:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Diesel Smoke "Official" Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27575 Location: Oregon, Our voters are that Dumb Posts: 3,372	I had a Kart growing up, and we just used a good old 5 HP Briggs and Stratton. It would still get up to about 35 or 40 mph on the road in front of the house. Super fun growing up. We had hydraulic brakes on it too, it would stop like a champ! The only down fall was a solid axle rear, so if you weren't able to spin it around you'd have to get off to push it back. It was an excellent way for us to learn about working on engines. During the summer we'd run it while Dad was at work. If we broke it and still wanted to play we'd have to fix it before Dad got home. If we couldn't make it in time, Dad would simply show us what we'd missed and off we'd go again. The frame is still sitting in Dad's garage, waiting for the next set of boys to use it. __________________ Wheeling?!?!? WTF is that? Last edited by Diesel Smoke; 09-19-2010 at 06:14 PM.

09-19-2010, 06:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,231	i have a real old 4hp kohler with a top tank on it that would look good on there, already has a clutch on it. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

09-19-2010, 08:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Chopperman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2634 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,732	So, as cool as it would be to run this engine,it might be out. Reasearch shows its only rated at 1/2HP... errr 2.5 to 3.5 would be ideal for him and give him some room to grow before going into a 5 __________________ <><

09-19-2010, 09:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,231	like i said, i have a 4 hp for now, what i didnt tell you is that i have a 24hp 2 cylinder for later __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

09-19-2010, 09:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,231	depends on what blower parts you want to trade......... __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

09-19-2010, 10:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
ChaseYJ Viva Valhalla Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 42720 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 5,235 Blog Entries: 1	I had one when I was about his age. Frame was simliar to the gold one. 5hp Briggs moved that thing pretty good around the 2 acre dirt track in the backyard. I put so much time on it the corners ended up banked from sliding around it all the time. Shit just typing that put a smile on my face. That thing was fun!! __________________ ... THE MEEK SHALL INHERIT NOTHING

09-19-2010, 11:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
sammyg Rock God Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98177 Location: Burque Essay! Posts: 1,197	Karts are fun as shit. Had an older one as a kid, 6hp briggs. Fried the auto clutch in that bitch every few months, burned up brakes on it... It was fun. The scary part about this pic, IIRC from the article, is it was a street legal kart... Registered to drive on public roads in Cali. __________________ I don't always show my signature. But when I do, it's in this area.

09-20-2010, 06:48 AM	#25 (permalink)
TheRedHorseman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64421 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 8,195	What? No frame stretching and a 125cc 2 smoke dirt bike engine? The boy's got to learn to use a clutch some day.

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