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Shifter kart build

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:01 pm
by John Kwong
This year I am coming back to the shifter class but am doing so in a rather unorthodox way. Over the years I have accumulated a lot of various parts along with a few specific purchases to allow me to complete this build. Follow along with the pictures that I post as I build my shifter kart from bare frame to complete, ready to race machine.
GP-10 frame
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Steering wheel, clutch and shifter assembly
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Radiator, Front end steering and brakes added
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Re: Shifter kart build

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:28 pm
by John Kwong
Added Motor, front hubs and bodywork.
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Front View
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Side View
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Forgot to place front brake lines under the bumper and the steering shaft. 3 bolts to loosen and fixed. Floorpan is only a used one I had. Still have to fabricate a new one.

Re: Shifter kart build

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:49 am
by Bainesy36
Really like seeing ground up builds like this, on any vehicle. Looking forward to seeing this completed (very soon by the look of it ;) ), then seeing it for real on the track.

What engine are you using John?

Re: Shifter kart build

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:03 am
by John Kwong
TM K9B

Thanks. The big things are getting done. I still need to source a few things and then do the set-up.

John K

Re: Shifter kart build

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:36 pm
by John Kwong
Axle installed with brake system and water pump
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Carburator, airbox and throttle cable installed
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Exhaust system and mounts
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Re: Shifter kart build

Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:32 pm
by John Kwong
Haven't had much time lately to spend on the build but here is a photo of the floorpan installed and the brake line keepers.
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