Finally got the ERA running and driving. Found some issues with the mounting of the rear axle. I knew tapping a M8x1.5 thread into 2mm steel was never going to hold but for some reason I did it anyway. I've redone the mounting by putting an M10 12.9HT bolt through the whole chassis from above and welding it into place along with crush tubes.
I was running with the idea of leaving the kart unpainted but to me it looked pretty average to say the very least and very unfinished. So i went back to the original idea of painting it. Many hours spent smoothing out bodywork, shaping and filling where required. The result isnt perfect but is pretty good for a backyard jobby.
Colour is Forest RAL6009 Forest Green. A little lighter than Brunswick or BRG but looks good to me and is a nice contrast to the brass and brown leather I will be fitting
Comments
Chris Lonergan
2026-04-07 20:08
Looking great Pete! Congratulations 👍
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