I am wondering if anyone remembers, has seen or heard of what I think was called the "dune bug" set of plans, available in the back of Boys Life and Popular Mechanics back in the 60s (maybe 70s as well?)
Essentially this was a very simple go kart plans with a bit of side protection which had what looked like ATC 70 wheels. They were a bit bigger than a normal go kart type knobby tire, and I think this provided the suspension.
I am trying to find someone that has built one or has a set of plans they would be willing to sell.
Among the Rupp Roadster, the Heathkit Boonie and the Honda Minitrail, this is one of the items from my youth that I lusted over that I just have to find.
Thanks
Craig
Essentially this was a very simple go kart plans with a bit of side protection which had what looked like ATC 70 wheels. They were a bit bigger than a normal go kart type knobby tire, and I think this provided the suspension.
I am trying to find someone that has built one or has a set of plans they would be willing to sell.
Among the Rupp Roadster, the Heathkit Boonie and the Honda Minitrail, this is one of the items from my youth that I lusted over that I just have to find.
Thanks
Craig
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One of my problems I had with the design was the single tube structure front to rear. For a simple lawn kart with a 80 lb kid and a 3hp engine, there wouldn't be much of a problem. But put a 10hp engine and a full grown adult (200lb), that frame is going to bend all to hell in no time. It is interesting though that in the original packet, they say to build the frame from 1.5" square tubing but the promo picture is of round (1"?) tubing with an < frame from the front to rear, mounting the rear bearing carriers top and bottom.