A-C Special (cyclekart)

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Todd

He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
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Faribault, MN
I stumbled onto cyclekarts a couple years back and was hooked by the look. Follow along as I show how we got to this.
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There is a gentleman in Arizona named Dennis Thomas that has done many YouTube videos on cyclekarts and their construction. His example was followed and some hot rod influences crept in from me.

This template was made to help shape the frame rails.
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Laying out the frame rails.
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Trying the tractor nose on.
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It kind of acts like a hot rod build,

Plans and parts list.
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Also scrounging parts, CT90 Honda wheels and seat springs from a horse drawn carriage.
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Shackles and spring mounts made from the scrap bin.
 
Frame is shaped.
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Next is laying it out on a home frame table.
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Steel removed and blocking left in place.
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Axle mounts in frame.
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Sleeve inside to prevent crushing of the frame.
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Shackle pivot.
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Up on jack stands.
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Fitting the gas tank.
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Trimming around the exhaust.
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Trimming around the air cleaner.
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Steering wheel modification.
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Fits in the S10 short box and the AD-kota.
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Brother's wife modeling, me in the back.
 

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