I have chosen the steel I want to use. I have chosen to get structural square tubing, I chose square because it's a lot easier to cut and weld into structurally sound frames. It has 1 inch by 1 inch width and height and is 14 gauge, which one beam will hold up to 300 lbs, so my triangular frame will hold up just great. It comes in two twelve foot pieces for 25.71, I will need about five or six of them. which will cost a lot but is not too much, I plan on shopping around to see if I can get a better deal. Once I have the steel then I can transport everything to the shop and I can start design then after that I can start construction of the frame and fitting all the pieces together. I am excited to start with this phase and the final stretch is coming into view.

This is the sample picture for the steel I am currently planning on using.

So I've had little to no time to do actual work on the go kart so I've been drawing a rough sketch in the time that I do have. It's not perfect and will more than likely have many revisions and edits. For now it just gets me thinking about how I'm going to design it all. The only thing I don't think will change is the overall design of the frame because I have it shaped to fit the engine and transmission setup from the four wheeler. I also have the frame designed to fit the current suspension and steering for the kart, I might change the front shock mounting bars but it will still have the same general feel to it. I also will be talking to my mentor to see how much support steel framing I will have to have so it will be sturdy but not too heavy and sluggish. I want the kart to be safe and last long even if it goes through a little rough riding, but I still want to keep it relatively light so the engine and transmission can handle it and go decently fast.