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Initial mock up
This picture shows 5/8" axle
in place with 3" spacers on the outside of the frame work to keep the rear axle in place.
Here you see the up graded bearings
are in place and 5/8" axle is threaded. Axle had to be emery papered to allow new bearings to slide over easily.
A 1/2" needs to be nipped off the ends of the axle before drilling for cotter key.
Today I found a seat for my IGR that I think will work really well.
I went to our local "You-Pull-It" junk yard and was wondering what the heck I was going to use for a seat.
I looked at a couple of riding mowers but wasn't impressed. Then I saw a couple of old airplane tractors with a seat
that I believe will be perfect.
Being an open vehicle, time and
the elements have taken its toll on the ply wood cushion supports. Time to replace them.
Had some OSB board
kicking around sooooo. Using the old board as a template I cut, grind and drilled the two peaces needed for the job.
I also made sure the elements won't do the same to the new board, so I painted both sides before I reassemble the seat.
In this shot you see I cut an inch out of the right side arm rest
as it was longer then the left and made the seat set crooked.
A shot looking forward. Rover's coming together pretty good.
Seat installation is important and where I have it my legs won't be bent with my knees under my chin. Steering column
my need to be extended a little.
Seat cushion reduction. Bread anyone? Maybe not.
Looks a bit moldy.
A shot looking from the rear. To the left of the kart you can
see the scrub break pads being prepared for installation.
Ready to go Racing!
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