Hello from Texas!!!

[NissanNut]

Picked up a used Manco Magnum 2 seater for my kids. Just fixing it for them to enjoy.

Only had 2 stroke hondas and a VW buggy in the past. Trying to learn this go kart stuff.

Here is the buggy when I got it.

http://nissannut.com/manco/stock.JPG

It needed new seats, a arms, seat belts etc.

Getting the seats in took some work.
http://nissannut.com/manco/seats/done.JPG

Then added some honda trx90 front wheels. Had to widen and extend the wheelbase to clear the frame.
http://nissannut.com/manco/frt_suspension/shocks_bad.JPG

Trying to squeeze a BS 8hp in now.

[metalstudman1]

Welcome. Look'n good so far-keep us posted on your progress.That was definitely a wedge fit for that style plastic seats to fit.You're going to need either the padded seat covers or a cushion-those seats are HARD on your rear!!!!

[KID4LIFE]

welcome to the forum.....lookin' good so far:hooaray:

[BuggyMaster]

looks like quite a transformation!

[NissanNut]

Here is my 10yr old on the first ride. The seats are not that bad. I installed ATV shocks on all corners and it lands quite nice.

http://nissannut.com/manco/test_drive/first_drive.JPG

I had to rework the steering for the second ride and add atv shocks up front.
http://nissannut.com/manco/test_drive/new_frt.JPG

Here is a mockup of the 8hp BS motor. Its since been bolted in trying to rearrange the chain drive for clearance.
http://nissannut.com/manco/8hp_flathead/tight.JPG

Cant decide if I want to IRS the rear or get a new axle. This 7/8 hex is slightly bent.

[metalstudman1]

Nice job on the dual A-arms and ATV spindles.Tight fit on the engine,will it clear with the shocks compressed?

[NissanNut]

Thanks. The a arms and homemade knuckles was a challenge but they work great.

I relocated the gas tank and the engine fits nicely. Even with lots of travel.

I started a thread on my chain connection issues.

http://buggymasters.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12990#post12990