Journal entry #1

15% time project

My two primary goals for the 15 percent time project. First I will build a go-cart chassis that will be made out of scrap metal. Second, the engine for the go-cart will be a lawn mower engine so I will need to fit the engine on the frame.

Making something out of scrap metal is something I have done several time before. I actually fixed my snowmobile, last break so the welding skills are fresh in me. The engine part of the project should not be a problem for me, because I worked at a go-cart shop this summer and also since I'm 14 years I have done all mechanics on my dirt bikes and racing karts.


Here is a link that shows how to make a go-kart in one day. I want to make a bigger chassis then the one in this example but the engine will most likely look exactly the same.

http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Go-Kart

Here is the chassis we are going to build. The size is perfect and it is not to complicated to build.

http://www.spidercarts.com/granddaddy-two-seat-go-kart-plan.html

















The go-cart project will go fast once we will have the materials. My partner and I will gather materials over spring break. Once we have everything I estimate the time to build it at at most three days.

Next steps
1. Gather materials
2. Make sure I know how to set the engine