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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    Yes sir, I understand that problem as well. It is a discouraging thing to find a thread on a forum the never has an outcome listed. It is a bunch of information provided to the original poster, but they never post how the story ended... I can't thank this forum enough for sharing the...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    They are a hoot! 45 MPH with your butt 4" off the ground make you feel like your flying low!
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    A Few Progress Shots: The Body: Tail Cone: The Body and Tail Cone weighted a total of 26lbs covered and painted
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    Here is a little video I made of it idling... No, the engine isn't stock... it started life as a Chinese made Honda GX200 Clone engine, a Harbor Freight Predator 212cc, rated at 6.5hp @ 3600RPM (Governed). This one is a tad warmer than that... No Governor Torque Cam Stronger Valve Springs...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    A long time since I started this thread, but I owe you all a "Thank You" I ended up using the heavy weight Dacron, 3M Fastbond, and Valspar Latex It is together, running well, and a total hoot to drive... Was making a top speed jaunt down my normal runway/public road when some mouth...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    Thanks Proppastie, What is the glue you suggest, and for my application, what are the paint options for Dacron? I can probably get away with 3 yards of the heavy Dacron, the adhesive, and the paint for less than the $150 Freight charge for the Oratex. Oh, and why did you call it Dacron Bleed...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    Well, Oratex is out... The quote I got was for 3 meters of 6000 fabric, with a the hot melt glue, Felt Blade, Cleaner, Wax, and Freight... $623 Over half the cost I have in my Kart project already... Dacron and latex paint is looking pretty good right about now...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    Very True... I'm running the Air Filter, Bored Honda Carb, header, 18# valve Springs, Billet Flywheel, Governor/low oil sensor Removed, Cam and I have a Connecting Rod coming that will 0 deck the piston. a lot cheaper to play with than my '91 240SX! Like I mentioned, I hit 48 Mph with a 5:1...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    Thanks for the information, I'll shoot Oratex an email today with a couple Kart photos and see if they will work with me. OR find out how much 3 yards of Fokker Red will be... :ponder: Thanks for the link, looks like a Goodwill iron WILL apply the stuff! As for the 3/4 wheeled project...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    Watching the Oratex videos, it looks like there is some iron they use that slices, dices and shrinks aircraft covering, not to mention they spec a Steinel Digital Heat Gun that runs $150 As for how much fabric... The very front of the cart to the tip of the tail cone is 100" in Length And the...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    The idea of easy application and no painting sounds great. I'm measure about how much I think I'll needs, ad for some slop and try contacting them... probably once I get the price, I'll go by the Dacron! Thanks
  12. Bow

    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    I'm not dead, and this project is not dead.. in fact, it is finally fully alive, and drive-able! I want to thank all you fine people for the input, and I am finally to the stage of getting ready to blow it apart to paint the frame, smooth the welds, and do the fabric. As it stands now...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    Cycle Karts have a loose design spec (http://cyclekarts.com/): Cyclekart= A one-seat car using Honda 17"x 1 3/4" or 2" rims, 2.50 x 17" tires (2.75's have been used on the Alfa), a 38" track, wheelbase as close to 66" as the aesthetics of the car will allow (err on the shorter side for more...
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    Dope and Fabric on a Cycle Kart

    As I mentioned in my introduction post, I am building a Cycle Kart. A Cycle Kart is basically an Adult Go Kart, powered by a 6.5hp ~200-212 cc engine, but built in the inspired style of a 1920s-1930s Grand Prix or Special car. My inspiration car is the 1929 Morgan RIP Special. this car is...
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    Howdy from the desert

    Thanks for all the greetings. I think (if it is OK), I'll start a thread in the Tube and Fabric section One Wing. Very cool. Cycle Karts usually run a 6.5 hp Honda GX200 or Chinese Clone (Harbor Fright Predator 212cc) with a "Stage 1" modification kit to get the up to about 10-12hp. Also...
  16. Bow

    Howdy from the desert

    hello everyone, I've been lurking on this forum for a while, however, I'm not building an aircraft. I have been looking for information on dope and fabric covering. I am building a Cycle Kart (adult go-kart in a 1920's/1930 style Special or Grand Grix car). The car I am building a loose...
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