My Yerf Dog 3020 Plans

[tatakart]

Hey guys. im trying to apply some changes to the overall look to my kart. Ive had it for a month now maybe and the first thing i did was take it apart and sand it down. (that is still taking me such a long time.) so i started thinking. Why paint it halfway then add extra metal and still have to spray paint over again. Ive been planning to modify it by first starting off by adding a roll cage. I dont want a normal roll cage because i dont really like the look. I want to start something of a small buggy with the buggy body type. Just wanted to see what you guys thought. I dont have much welding experience. (only 16) but i will get some time with the mechanics at my dads work place who really like to make these kinds of things (they have their own custom little street cart) So let me know what you guys thing and if i should think more about something or anything really. Thanks

also i need some color ideas. Was thinking red and white basic. (got a red seat belt so i need something to match

 

[redsox985]

The general cage shape should work, but with considerably smaller metal and more triangulation. Triangles are much stronger than straight lines.

 

[oldbikerarlo]

Good job with sketch up, I can't seem to get past a simple cube.

 

[tatakart]

The general cage shape should work, but with considerably smaller metal and more triangulation. Triangles are much stronger than straight lines.

Alright, well i was just trying to get a basic idea. What kind of shape would you reccomend. Im open to many different ideas.

 

[redsox985]

Check some of the cages in this thread. The yellow one really shows off the entire frame since nothing blends in with other parts!

http://diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11526

 

[tatakart]

alright. i currently have a 5.5hp Honda engine on it. I searched up snowmobile engines on my local craiglist. I want to go fast and have some off road power. I found this for $200 but its really rusted so im going to try to bring him down to $100 if its running.

http://modesto.craigslist.org/mcy/2540785883.html

 

[tatakart]

well guys. today i got a coat of primer on my yerf dog. Its a solid grey all over, pretty happy with the work i got done.
i picked a dark blue color. Im pretty happy with the work so far. except im not going to be able to add a roll cage for a while (money problems :/) maybe in a month or so i can add on the cage. but for now im happy with a solid paint job. Im going to post pictures tommorow as right now it is close to 11pm where i leave. gotta get some sleep for school

 

[redsox985]

If you're going to be welding to the frame in the near future, I'd leave it primed.

 

[tatakart]

If you're going to be welding to the frame in the near future, I'd leave it primed.

Im going to give in to the idea of a roll cage, im just going to give it a nice paint job and a cleaning to the engine. I may put it up for sale after a paint job just to see what kind of offers i can get. I really want to buy myself a small buggy/large go kart