How to Make a Go Kart Seat

A big highlight when you're a kid is going to the amusement park and riding the go karts. The rides are so exhilarating that often a child will go home and want a go kart of her own. Though most kids don't have the skills to build a go kart, it is a project mom or dad can do. Making your go kart seat is an important part of the building process. When making your go kart seat, be sure it is secured tightly to the rest of the kart and that the frame is strong enough to hold the seat.

Things You'll Need

  • 3/4 inch thick birch plywood
  • 4 inch foam padding
  • Screws
  • Screwdriver
  • Bolts
  • Saw
  • Sandpaper
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors
  • Vinyl fabric
  • Staples
  • Staple gun
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut the plywood with the saw into two rectangular pieces according to the width of your go kart frame. This will be the back and bottom of your go kart seat.

    • 2

      Sand all the corners and edges of the two pieces of plywood with sandpaper.

    • 3

      Place the foam padding on the two pieces of plywood. Cut the foam padding with the saw lengthwise to fit the pieces of wood. Set aside.

    • 4

      Screw the plywood into the metal frame. Use your screwdriver to screw into the proper slots on both the upper and lower pieces of the go kart frame. The metal frame of the go kart will have screw-in points for the seat. Bolt into place and tighten down.

    • 5

      Screw the padding onto both pieces of plywood. Use the screwdriver to screw into all four corners of both pieces. The screws should be long enough to go through the foam and plywood.

    • 6

      Cut the vinyl fabric in two oversized pieces. You should have enough measured fabric to wrap each seat piece completely. Wrap the vinyl fabric around the plywood and foam padding. The ends should come together on the back of the plywood. Make sure you cover all the padding and plywood, and that it is smoothed out.

    • 7

      Staple the vinyl to the plywood all the way around the back and bottom of both seat pieces. This fabric should be tight and smooth when stapled.