I am in need of plans for a wooden go cart. I just want...

Answer by Meme
Submitted on 9/7/2006
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Materials: Wood, large bolt and 2 nuts with 2 washers, 2 sets of wheels complete with axles, nails, screws, large drill. Notes: This is our most difficult project and will definitely require Dad and his tool shed for an afternoon, the effort will be well worth it. The wheels will be the hardest thing to find and there is no point starting without them. Most likely donors for the wheels are old prams or "Baby carriages" as our American friends like to call them. The best thing to do is hacksaw the axle and wheels off the pram as one complete unit, then build the Kart to fit them. Please make sure you have permission to start cutting up your sisters pram before hand. There are many different styles of Kart, this is the most basic downhill racing model to which you can add to and improve as time goes on. So lets get started: Instructions: 1. Front wheels - Start by cutting a length of wood (At least 3/4 inch thick) to the length of the axle. The wood will need to be wide enough to mount the axle and allow a hole to be drilled for the nut and bolt pivot next to it. Attach the Axle to the wood - For this you'll need to improvise with what you've got (This is what kart building is all about) " I have shown 3 methods which you can use in the picture below the animation. The best method is the "U bolts" which clamp the axle to the wood. The worst method is the bent nails, if you're forced to take this route you'll need about 10 large nails to get it strong enough. It helps if you can cut a groove in the wood for the axle to sit in. NOW remember you have to get the nut and bolt through, so the axle will have to be mounted forward of the centerline of the wood. Drill a hole large enough to fit your bolt through in the of the wood. 2. Back wheels - Use the same method as the front wheels but mount the axle in the centre of the wood this time for maximum strength. No need for pivot holes this time. 3. Main board - Can be any length really but 1.5 times the length of your legs would be a good ball park figure. It will need to be narrow enough at the front to allow the front wheels to turn with your feet on them. You can always make a cutout at the front of the board if it is too wide. Mark out the centre line of the board to drill the pivot hole for the steering. Before you drill the hole, position the front wheels under the plank and get them far enough back so that the front of the board protrudes a little in front the wheels. This helps protect the wheels in the event of a crash. Mark the hole for the centre then drill. 4. Mount the front wheels - The front wheels will be mounted using the bolt down through the top (With a washer). Place a washer on the bottom then screw up your 2 nuts. Not too tight here, allow the steering to work smoothly. Using 2 spanners (Wrenches) placed on the nuts (NOT the bolt) tighten the nuts against each other this will stop them working loose and is essential if you want for front wheels to stay on. 5. Mount the back wheels - Position the rear wheels at the very back of the wooden plank or at least behind your sitting position for maximum stability. Make sure they are centre, then screw or nail from the top down to fix them in place. Use at least 4 screws or nails. 6. Steering rope - This essential item allows you to steer whilst you have your feet down as brakes, as well as giving you something to hold on to. In normal motion you will be steering with your feet of course. Attach it to the outer sides of the front wheels just either side of your feet position. It is best to drill holes for it in the front wheels then just knot the rope underneath to hold it in place. 7. Finally make sure there are no sharp bits sticking out anywhere and run some sand paper over the wood to smooth it and remove any splinter hazards. Off we go then! Use the green 'Jello' Buttons to pause the animation.

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Question by Karen
Submitted on 4/10/2004
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I am in need of plans for a wooden go cart. I just want plans to build this with an 11 yr old boy. He does not need an engine. This is only for down hill but we will need brakes. Can you help me? I can only find plans for welded go carts with engines. Thanks

Answer by paul
Submitted on 4/26/2004
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i live on the island of Tobago. our road was just paved and the kids are trying to build a cart to utilize the hard surface. we have a slight slope but then it turns into a steep slope so brakes are very important. i can buy wheels in the us and bring them back and i can have an axle made from a piece of pipe. so i would like to help you by getting your ideas and i can offer what we are doing. paul, peajay@tstt.net.tt

Answer by Megz
Submitted on 4/27/2004
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I'm trying to bulid a kart also for a school assignment, any of your plans or ideas would be muchly appreciated.... Thanks Xoxo mgibbs00@mghs.sa.edu.au

Answer by go man
Submitted on 5/8/2004
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hi i would like to have plans on making a go cart that can go up to 25-30 mph.I need to know how many horse power i need and how to hook the engine to the wheels. thanks

Answer by mungbean
Submitted on 5/29/2004
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http://hometown.aol.com/gocartplansguy/Go-cart-title-page.html Some plans here

Answer by bud
Submitted on 6/14/2004
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how fast is a 11 horse power engine

Answer by luckymotts
Submitted on 7/13/2004
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If you find some plans please share them with me...Luckymotts@hotmail.com.

Answer by dayne
Submitted on 7/21/2004
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i'm14 and in need of instructions on how to build a wooden go kart.

Answer by cliff
Submitted on 8/10/2004
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I'm also 14 and building a go kart from an old 175cc engine from a Honda motorbike but don't know where to start, any tips?

Answer by baLLS
Submitted on 8/12/2004
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i farted last summer it felt good

Answer by andrew
Submitted on 8/14/2004
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Hi I have a page all about my wooden electric go kart which was a success. see it here: http://macfreak4.homeunix.com/GoKart/index.html

Answer by Mystic
Submitted on 8/27/2004
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FREE GO-KART PLANS Check out some these cool links at this website: http://metals.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.skynet.ie/~steviewdr

Answer by Mystic
Submitted on 8/29/2004
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Check out http://metals.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.skynet.ie/~steviewdr They have FREE GO-KART PLANS. Let every one know where the plans are at.

Answer by poo face
Submitted on 9/2/2004
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you smell like poo

Answer by weissro
Submitted on 9/27/2004
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I'd like plans or directions for building a wooden go cart without a motor for an 11 year old boy.

Answer by NIKI AND STEVEN
Submitted on 10/28/2004
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HI ME AND MY FRIENDS HAVE HAD MANY ATTEMPTS AT BUILDING A GO-CART BUT THEY HAVE MOSTLY FAILED:( WE WOULD LIKE SOME HELP AND IDEAS ON THE SUBJECT IF U WOULD LIKE TO HELP US WITH YOUR GR8 IDEAS IM SURE PLZ EMAIL ME my address is:www.p.grantham1@btinternet.co.uk thank you very much 4 reeding my message of help!

Answer by small fry
Submitted on 10/11/2004
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I need a plan for a wooden go cart that i can hope fully mount an engine on. Please help me.

Answer by weirdo bob
Submitted on 11/6/2004
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Ok karen, there are three things you can do to to get plans for your 11 year old hottie. 1. you could go to google and type in wooden go kart plans. 2. you could go to a place where you could ask someone for help (mechanics.) 3. you could get really really high of crack and kill your son so you wouldn't have to build an ****ing go kart!!!!!!

Answer by 50 Cent
Submitted on 11/15/2004
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Yo i think this is stupid

Answer by jack-z
Submitted on 11/16/2004
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i need help how the hell do i make a go-cat, help would be greatly apreacited e-mail me peace bros

Answer by Steve and Steven
Submitted on 12/11/2004
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I am in need of plans for a wooden go cart. I just want plans to build this with 9 yr old boys and girls. We does not need an engine. This is only for down hill but we will need brakes. Can you help me? I can only find plans for welded go carts with engines. Thanks

Answer by Taylor Preston
Submitted on 2/21/2005
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I need plans too

Answer by Danni
Submitted on 4/7/2005
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I want to build a go-cart from wood and iron bars for the summer but i am not quite sure how i could do it so if there is anyone out there who has a idea please could you tell me.

Answer by andrei
Submitted on 4/19/2005
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i am doing a go kart with my friends we going to use a lawnmower engine which will go ap2 25miles and then me and my friends going to have a race. but the problem is i cant get the plans if u can can u tell me

Answer by Krissych
Submitted on 4/29/2005
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My son and I will be building a go cart this weekend. I found these plans on the net. site=http://www.masterphotographers.com/saveourtreehouse/kids/go%5Fkart/go%5Fkart%5Fplans.htm

Answer by Grant and Jordan
Submitted on 5/28/2005
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we are making a wooden go cart also, we need ideas for plans to. we live in england

Answer by Lightnin
Submitted on 6/1/2005
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I'm 12 and I have some plans I found. Here they are... http://metals.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.skynet.ie/%7Esteviewdr/

Answer by chase
Submitted on 6/16/2005
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i am 15 and i want to make a wooden go-cart with no engine. can i get some plans? i want it to be cheap and easy to make. koz_55@hotmail.com

Answer by m x
Submitted on 6/16/2005
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fu

Answer by loger
Submitted on 7/7/2005
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ha ha your gocarts are not going to last long

Answer by WE$
Submitted on 8/1/2005
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i am trying to build a downhill go-cart out of wood and i need to know how can i make a axel that will allow the sterring will to turn the axel. can you please help me. if anyone has an idea email it to kidmaddness313@aol.com thank you

Answer by naner
Submitted on 8/1/2005
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your all retards

Answer by matt
Submitted on 8/17/2005
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i am 14 and i want to build a go-cart with an engine but i need the plans. where can i find some plans

Answer by bob
Submitted on 8/17/2005
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i think u should stick your go cart up your big butt

Answer by Tonyana
Submitted on 9/19/2005
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Try this site... http://www.nafi.com.au/timbertips/billy-cart.html

Answer by crazy shortie
Submitted on 9/21/2005
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u guys suck im welding 1