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* Here are the karts I got from Get in Gear in Pine Island
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* and whats left after a bit of disassembly
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* This is one I had bought for myself to put a V-twin into
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* I looked at some motors in the junk pile but they seemed too small
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* I found an old GE motor on ebay and even though its bigger than some golf cart motors that will just make it more fun to drive. I had to get rid of the 5/8 and 3/4 axles and switch to a solid 1inch axle. I also upgraded to #40 sprockets and chain. I hope it holds. the #50 stuff is a lot more money
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* I got a nice curtis controller to make sure it's reliable
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*I had an old dash housing from a 1984 Fiero. the side pods are perfect for switches. I have to go through some old tractor gauge panels and throw in a Futaba NA202MD13AA VFD in the center
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* to go with the new axles I chose some tractor hubs and big turf tires
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* Here is a kart hub next to the tractor hubs. Big difference between the 3 x 5/16 wheel studs and the big 5 x 7/16 stud setup that the tractor hubs use
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* I had this old car amp in the junk pile and it made a perfect heat sink plate for the curtis controller
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* It even looks good and matches the frame color
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* Next comes the battery box on top of the motor. I have 3 large tractor batteries.
*I am considering wheelie bars due to the size of the motor. either that or I'll just put a plow blade on the front for now.
* I also want to put my old rear tires up front.
*I have a steering rack from a John Deere Gator but with that solid axle and big motor it's gonna be more of a straight line drag racer anyway so who needs smooth steering
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I cant wait till the snow melts
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