1/4 Scale Model T Firetruck Go Kart Project

[theastronaut]

We started on this project about two months ago. It was built pretty cheaply and had all hand controls- throttle/brakes/clutch. The owner wanted it updated with normal foot brakes/throttle, and electric start engine, and wanted the body/frame restored. He also wants working lights, a bell, engine cover, ladders, hose reel, and a tail board on the back.


Here's a cart we borrowed for reference that was made by the same company. It's newer than the one we are restoring and has some updates already.





And this is the one we'll be restoring. I forgot to get good overall shots.







Wood spoke wheels.




3hp Briggs engine, hand operated belt drive.




Fenders are fiberglass and are in rough shape. We've found NOS boards and they're supposed to ship today.




Tin can "headlights" that will be replaced with chrome housings with 4" clear H3 fog lights.




Hand throttle.




The "grill" was painted dots. We'll make a real grill insert.