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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
 Posted - 07/17/2009 : 18:19:22
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What started out as a little 'GoKart' project inspired by this thread:
http://www.modifiedpowerwheels.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10567
...has turned in to a little more. Son #1 finds out I'm making a GoKart for son #2 and he 'needs' to do something special to his as well.. 
So this thread will follow along with 2 Extreme Machines being torn down and rebuilt, each a little differently.
Coopers will get the Go Kart treatment and will remain stock otherwise.. Fresh paint, no cage, wing added to the rear.
Carters will also get fresh paint, badly needed replacement tires, and a 19T gearset.
I'm considering adding a 'turbo' button to give him 18V at the press of a wheel mounted button..
I've got a few extra 6V batteries so I might as well put one to use~
Here's the basic idea for the GoKart using my 'parts car' chassis.. only difference to Carolinapeds machine is the addition of a small wing to the rear of the motor cover..
Certainly not very functional but Cooper likes the way it looks~
And here they are ready to be torn down~
After taking that picture, I got Coopers completely torn down and scrubbed all the plastics. Painted the hubcaps and steering wheel and got the main body ready for paint..will do that tomorrow.
More pictures after more progress~
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Thanks,
Kev
18V Mustang v2.0 : 18V Mustang v1.0 : 12V Mustangs : 18V Gaucho Police
18V NASCAR : 12V Extreme Machines : 12V Hurricane Resto : 18V Mustang with Blower
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Edited by - turbokev on 07/17/2009 18:21:19 |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
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Taz11
Advanced Modder
Bloomsbury (08804)
NJ
3739 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2009 : 19:10:00
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| Hey, I love the work bench. Got one just like it. LOL |
Drive it like you stole it!........out of somebody's garbage! |
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BonnerBB
Senior Modder
Houston
Texas
USA
2225 Posts |
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Taz11
Advanced Modder
Bloomsbury (08804)
NJ
3739 Posts |
Posted - 07/19/2009 : 05:37:35
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| Kinda looks like the driveway racer on steroids. Cool |
Drive it like you stole it!........out of somebody's garbage! |
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duglas
Apprentice Modder
Chesapeake
VA
USA
87 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2009 : 06:22:27
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Hey, just FYI. I found some rubber air tires that work great on these unit..
The stock tire has 2 bearing things that go between the shaft and the wheel and that bearing fits and works perfectly on this tire. It is the same height but 1" thinner. And they are only $10 and weigh 3lbs
I plan on making a post about it when I get the pictures edited. Took 5 minutes to install and make it ride and turn 1000 times better.
All you need is 2 washers and new cap lock things and they are installed. Best and easiest mod I have ever done!!
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_18846_18846
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A candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long, and you have burned very brightly..." Blade Runner
24V might kill a PW, but it sure was fun
Grave Digger-Extreme Machine-Jeepster-Jeep batmobile-Quad-Barbie Jeep-VW Bug-Huricane Jeep |
Edited by - duglas on 07/20/2009 09:41:29 |
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DaddyFixit
Journeyman Modder
phoenix
az
USA
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duglas
Apprentice Modder
Chesapeake
VA
USA
87 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2009 : 09:38:58
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that tire is only 3" and a little skinny but same 10" and light..
this one is 4" wide but weighs 1LB more and I do not think it will fit on the axle, I think it is too wide but still only $10
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_18845_18845
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A candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long, and you have burned very brightly..." Blade Runner
24V might kill a PW, but it sure was fun
Grave Digger-Extreme Machine-Jeepster-Jeep batmobile-Quad-Barbie Jeep-VW Bug-Huricane Jeep |
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DaddyFixit
Journeyman Modder
phoenix
az
USA
156 Posts |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2009 : 17:52:48
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I like the rubber tire look but for the speed and terrain my kids are driving, the stock wheels are fine.. plus I really love the hubcaps on the Extreme machine LOL..
Well.. not 100% done yet, but certainly done enough to let Cooper take it for a spin.
I got it back together tonight and everything seems to work fine.
Cooper loves it.. Carter has now decided that he needs "a Formula 1 car" also and has abandoned his desire for a police type car.
Looks like I'll be building a clone to this only in blue and white next~
Here's a few pictures taken an hour ago:
To finish things off I'm going to print a few stickers.. new gauges, horn button and headlights.. I might wait till Carters is done so I can print everything at once.
On to the next one~!
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Thanks,
Kev
18V Mustang v2.0 : 18V Mustang v1.0 : 12V Mustangs : 18V Gaucho Police
18V NASCAR : 12V Extreme Machines : 12V Hurricane Resto : 18V Mustang with Blower
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DaddyFixit
Journeyman Modder
phoenix
az
USA
156 Posts |
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treebeme
Advanced Modder
Holtsville
NY
USA
3209 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2009 : 04:49:02
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| I need one of those now. |
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Screamin Demon (600 watt scooter motor, 36v scooter controller)
Red Harley (trike, 24v scooter controller, 13t MFJ gearboxes/motors)
KFX Quad (24v scooter controller, MFJ 12t gearboxes/motors)
Fire Rescue Jeep (24v scooter controller, 15t #7 gearboxes/motors)
Franken(berry)beast (24v scooter controller, 2-250Watt Scooter motors)
Grave Digger (21T gearboxes)
Super Shock
Razor MX-350 Motorcycle
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Jeep Wrangler (on hold)
Barbie Cruzin Tunes Jeep (24v scooter controller)
TCV Indy Racer (24v scooter controller)
Gator (on hold)
Silverado Dragster (on hold)
Apache (on hold)
Metal big wheel (24v scooter controller)
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carolinaped
New Member
48 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2009 : 10:14:03
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| Wow that turned out looking great, I had an Idea that you was gonna throw the spoiler on there from the one your parting out.....Very Cool. |
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Edited by - carolinaped on 07/21/2009 10:15:28 |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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Dylan13
Senior Modder
Oakmont
Pa
1113 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2009 : 19:45:37
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| kinda makes me want to build one too, they look great! |
Super Power Gaucho
Peg Gaucho - John Deere Makeover
Peg Gaucho / Peg Gator / Peg Buck Quad
Hot Wheels Lambo - 12v
Enforcer Jr. - 2WD Super 6 - 12v
'lil Sport Barbie - 2WD High/Low rewire
Barbie Dune Beetle / Police Harley / Red Harley
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DaddyFixit
Journeyman Modder
phoenix
az
USA
156 Posts |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2009 : 18:43:27
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Maybe some styrene plastic sheet cut to size and afixed from the back with hot glue or silicone? I know they sell 8.5 by 11 sheets at the local hobby store here.. The kids don't seem to even notice things like that so I let it go 
I went to Staples and got some sticker paper to print on.. ran this off and dressed them up a bit with the gauges.. I did another sheet later today that I didn't take a picture of with a Power Wheels logo, a flux capacitor Danger sign, and some new "12 VOLT" tags for th eengine cover..
Kids thought this stuff was great.. Carter said he was going 68MPH every time he drove by the deck LOL~
So, this wraps up the Extreme Machine projects for now.. Neither kid is really fully ready for 18 Volts yet so for the rest of this summer we'll enjoy them as is.. They drive them non stop so they must like the end result
On the the next task~
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Kev
18V Mustang v2.0 : 18V Mustang v1.0 : 12V Mustangs : 18V Gaucho Police
18V NASCAR : 12V Extreme Machines : 12V Hurricane Resto : 18V Mustang with Blower
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DaddyFixit
Journeyman Modder
phoenix
az
USA
156 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2009 : 21:33:40
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| hey turbo awesome stickers. Is there a website you went to, to get the designs/emblems? They look like if you just bought a sheet of stickers from Hobbymasters. |
Escalade
2 Fire Rescue Jeeps
Ken's Beach Ranger (WIP) |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2009 : 22:06:14
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"Is there a website you went to, to get the designs/emblems? They look like if you just bought a sheet of stickers from Hobbymasters."
I just clicked around different search tags on Google for images.. Found a great site for the gauges.. saved a couple dozen of them. Then I did 'insert picture' in to a Word document and double click the image.. you can then adjust the size from there to get an exact fit. You can format the page for landscape or portrait to make what you want fit. This is the first time I tried anything like this and it really was a breeze..
The only downside is that they are not glossy.. I used the highest print quality on our Cannon MX700 and they came out nice, but not OEM nice~
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Thanks,
Kev
18V Mustang v2.0 : 18V Mustang v1.0 : 12V Mustangs : 18V Gaucho Police
18V NASCAR : 12V Extreme Machines : 12V Hurricane Resto : 18V Mustang with Blower
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T_Dogg5
Journeyman Modder
08210
New Jersey
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2009 : 14:05:24
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| Hey I just picked up a xtreme machine i noticed the wing on it where ccan i get one and also what gears does the stock one come with thanks Tim |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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skipowder8s
Journeyman Modder
Colorado
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2009 : 18:21:43
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Those are great. I love the spoiler.
As for gears...you could go to 21 Ts. W/12 v batteries it'll be quick. Some folks might have some imput about torque. I haven't experienced any issues, but my drivers are less than 40 lbs.
w/18v it screams....but you'll need to add bmx tire treads to the front wheels as there will be no steering w/just plastic wheels.
http://www.modifiedpowerwheels.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9444&SearchTerms=skipowder8s
i'll post a vid of ella in hers at 12v and 18v.
i also added the Traxxas Titan 14.4v Monster 550's...which are very nice, but shorter pinon gear. |
Ella and Ethan's Dad (Newly Addicted)
- Peg Gaucho w/trailer HP252: 18v Mod, Remote Kill Switch, LEDs
- Peg 12v Polaris 2x ATV: Stock
- Peg John Deere Gaucho
- PW Extreme Machine "Rat Rod": 18v Mod, Traxxas Titan Monster 14.4v 550's, #7 21Ts, 12v Fans, Heat Sinks, Soft Brakes, BMX Tires and Paint
- Injusa 6v XK Enduro: (awaiting 12v Mod)
- PW Super 6 Jeep Wrangler: 12v Mod
- PW Kawasaki KX Super Shock: 18v Mod (Ella flipped it on 24v)
- PW Get Set Go Cart: 12v Mod
- PW 'Lil Quad: 12v Mod
- PW 'Lil Sun Jammer
Project Links: Get Set Go Kart, Gaucho, $25 Jeep morphs into $330 ATV,
PW Kawasaki SuperShock 18v, Injusa 6v/12v XK Enduro
PW Extreme Machine 18v 21T RatRod
Video Links:18v Rat Rod Eliminator / Extreme Machine, Get Set Go Kart Build, Get Set Go Kart Inaugural Ride, Gaucho 4 Wheeling
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gseric69
Moderator
Red Lion
PA
USA
6315 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2009 : 09:28:14
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Originally posted by turbokev
Well it's a week later and I finished up Carters tonight..
As usually happens, plans change as you go along..
This one will not have the F1 wing, I detailed up the engine a bit to make it stand out more and I completely removed any front spoiler.
Carter likes the simple look and the boys are having a blast racing each other in their "Go Karts"
Pictures below~
Hey Kev,
Did you paint this with Blue Krylon Fusion or a different paint? I want to paint the bottom of my Xtreme Machine to match the blue on the engine cover you sold me. |
36V Peg Perego Apache - Project: Super Power Police Jeep, 18V Metal Frame Jeep - Project: Sarge
Dragon/Craftsman Pickup Hybrid (WIP), 18V John Deere Off Road 4x4 (Gaucho, SOLD!)
12V Lil Jeep, 18V Turbo Sun Jammer Jeep, 12V Super 6 F150 Blue Thunder,
18V Lightning McQueen & 12V Lightning McQueen w/Duratrax Motors (Sold)
18V Green & Blue Ninja Quads w/19T's, 18V Dora Quad with 21T's
12V Harley Bat Bike w/Duratrax Motors, 12V Pink Harley (Future Trike)
Future Builds: 12V Xtreme Machine, 12V PW Fire Truck, 6V Wild Thing Super 6 & Mach 5
RIP: 12V Super 6 Suzuki Quad w/Seperate Brake pedal (Decommissioned/Parted) |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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Journeyman Modder
62221
Belleville, Illinois
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 07:50:19
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what type of part is it that holds the steering wheel in place at the neck? Mines missing that part and an engine cover.
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Peg Gator
Chevy Silverado
Extreme Machine go kart
Lil Beach Buggy Jeep
Harley motorcycle-parting out
Barbie Super 6 Trail Rider
VW New Beetle
lil Barbie 6v 4-wheeler
Ford F-150 Super 6 |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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boats
Journeyman Modder
62221
Belleville, Illinois
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2009 : 06:32:08
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the black piece there, mine is missing that part. any idea where i can get one? and an engine cover?
thx for the reply |
Peg Gator
Chevy Silverado
Extreme Machine go kart
Lil Beach Buggy Jeep
Harley motorcycle-parting out
Barbie Super 6 Trail Rider
VW New Beetle
lil Barbie 6v 4-wheeler
Ford F-150 Super 6 |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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boats
Journeyman Modder
62221
Belleville, Illinois
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2009 : 07:40:42
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| thx, I appreciate it |
Peg Gator
Chevy Silverado
Extreme Machine go kart
Lil Beach Buggy Jeep
Harley motorcycle-parting out
Barbie Super 6 Trail Rider
VW New Beetle
lil Barbie 6v 4-wheeler
Ford F-150 Super 6 |
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jparthum
Senior Modder
(77627) Nederland
Texas
USA
2272 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2010 : 23:25:16
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Hey Kev, great work! 
I'm curious how you braced the steering rod on the blue machine with the front bumper removed. I'm wanna build a new bumper out of PVC for mine, and I want to make sure I'm bracing it well enough to hold up.
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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jparthum
Senior Modder
(77627) Nederland
Texas
USA
2272 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2010 : 12:19:16
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Originally posted by turbokev
Thanks..
Look closely above the silver steering crossmember...See the black area?
That black part is actually the original front bumper assembly, just sawed off short..
I painted it black after hacking it up and it holds everything together
just like stock but you can't notice it at all in there~
I'll try to grab a picture of the underside today.. That Kart is still
kicking around upstairs in the garage I think~
Ahhh. OK, thanks!
I'm trying to preserve the front bumper in case my design doesn't look any better  . I have this rigged up so far, but I'll have to field test it to see if it will hold up...
Thanks for the info Kev. |
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