Here are pics of the
Deuce Coupe Go Cart that I built from parts supplied
by www.aeroglass.com.
(Ask for Jerry.)













 




I built the go cart from parts
supplied by www.Aeroglass.com
The fiberglass body is coated with red gel coat and is of very high
quality. We use the go cart for parades and hot rod
shows. It features a 6hp Tecumseh electric start overhead
valve engine with a Torq-A-Verter variable transmission which
actually provides underdrive and overdrive gearing. An
adjustable centrifugal clutch gets things going. The engine
puts out both AC and DC electric power. The AC power provides
the current for the two 50 watt halogen headlights which are very
effective at night. The DC power fires 5 white strobe lights
that look like lightning at night cruises. Top speed is
about 30mph and is about as fast as you want to go while sitting on
the roof of a go cart! I took off the brakes since the
engine torque slows the cart down enough when you get off the twist
grip throttle. Starting power is provided by a small
motorcycle battery and electric starter. Just in case, though,
the rope pull starter can also start the cart. Future
improvements will include tubbing the rear end with lighter wheels
and wide slicks. The underside of the body is insulated
so that no heat migrates upward to the rider. I made my own
windshield frame out of thin sheet aluminum and painted the front
and rear windows onto the fiberglass body.
The go cart is probably the most
undignified vehicle a person could ride in or on. That's
why I enjoyed riding on it so much when I was the Mayor of
Whittier!
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