The Jalopy Journal
Lost interest for a while. Still have everything. Thinking of getting back to it.
Exhaust silencer (muffler). Just using an open element air filter.
Thanks again for the encouragement! Time to make some progress. Making a bracket to support the silencer. Wanna use the old tank support...
Yeah I do. In fact the axle has a split keyway...meaning the keyway runs halfway down the axle, then switches 180 degrees to the other side. Its...
It's a 4 bolt hub. Not sure if I could re-drill the rotor...there's no meat in that area. Good idea tho.
Thanks B. Let's hope they don't. If they do self-destruct, it'll be time for plan B. Twin Huskvarna concrete saw motors. Thanks Dave....
Need some help here. I bought this brake setup on eBay for the kart. It's a nice billet aluminum kit with two pistons, braided stainless line, and...
Mine are 12X6.00-6 Chen Shing tube slicks. GKS doesn't list that size anymore. They have a tubeless one but I'm not sure if they're different....
Thanks bro. Just using a standard Azusa Flexpruf axle. But I checked out his website...I need his help on a rotor hub issue I have. Thanks...
Thanks Rfaze. I thought about that. Probably won't be tuning while riding. Not really going to compete with this kart. However, I could always get...
Thanks guys. I appreciate the encouragement. I've been working on the exhaust while the work on the mounts was farmed out. Here's what I started...
Yes I believe that's the right size. I'll double-check. Got em from gokartsupply.com.
Hello all! Sorry for the months-long delay. Life kinda got in the way. Bought a house, moved, and remodeled. But I was able to get my shop...
Shweet! Time to do another one? Got the mount plates back. Fabbin the chain guards right now. The O2 tank idea is working out perfect! Got...
Thanks bro! No doubt. My minibike club is going in on one. So I'll have some action footage. Thanks. I've been building this thing in...
Not trying to be new, just different. Twins are different. Vertical shaft Lawnboy 2 strokes converted to horizontal are the "twist". Glad to...
Thanks man. Yeah, I've cashed in pretty much all of my favors on this one. But each part has its' own story-most of which involve good friends!...
Sorry, it's been a few weeks. Works been crazy. Have one exhaust almost complete. Had to change the design a little. Looks sweet! I'll post up...
Thank you sir. I appreciate it.
Thanks bro! No worries at all. Not sweatin' it. Like I've said, I've heard worse. I'm a used car salesman! My era of Rupp would have had a...
Geez, that one went right over me. Sorry. :o Got a good start on the expansion chambers this weekend. When I finish up one side I'll post up.
Sorry about the wheels Gasser-I didn't know. Actually the guy who bought them is also restoring a General Lee kart. And he's also from Texas....
Thanks bro. Congrats on your 4000th post! Bought the kart with a set of non-original, mismatched wheels. Standard cast fronts and Nylite...
Just a quick update. Waiting on the mount plates to be cut. Ordered my mandrel bends (Columbia River) and flanges (Headers by Ed) for the...
Made some progress on the mounts today. Stopped by my buddy's shop this AM. Drew up the mounts on CAD. Check it out! Thanks again to my...
Thanks again for the encouragement folks! Great idea. Handlebars are pretty easy to be had, and you can find just about any shape. However, I...
I'm glad you guys are enjoying the build! Thanks. I checked on some header websites, they offer "mistake" boxes pretty cheap. Smallest dia I...
Starting to gather the remaining parts to fab the exhausts. I have a friend cutting up some flanges. I gotta find some thin-wall tubing, 1 to 1...
Wow-thanks for all of the support! I'm excited to keep you guys updated. That thing is just absurd-twin engine with a scrub brake! You're nuts!...
Beer and Clamato-ever try it? It's good! We've been drinking it here in the D well before "Chelada" made its' debut.
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