We have a throwback type video for you today! A follow up to our classic "9 reasons to buy an old go kart video" with more detail and information! Get out there and buy yourself a go kart, be safe, and have fun!
Same here. Everyone within 150 miles wants a Arm and a Leg for even Crap ones. It's because I live in a Tourist Trap location. Even a Barn Find Golf Cart like they made street legal goes for a couple of grand. But if they are buying from you, they Low Ball your ass and get Pissed when you say "No".
CarsandCameras Where I live everyone seems to charge an arm and a leg, often for junk. I have seen good ones every once and a while, so I guess I just have to keep looking!
Trust me youll find one eventually. Inly took me 3 years of looking to find one with a new predator 212 and a solid axke with torque converter for $200 lol
you have a very unique kart this kart would have had 2 west bend 580 2 cycle on it I have only seen 2 of these karts over the years very worth restoring
Yes. It adds to my Cars and Cameras timeline. Kicked out of garage Get shop Kicked out of shop Move to garage Kicked out of garage Buy shop Go back to garage Kicked out of garage.....
That's a Blackhawk Chief, built by Don Fairman, in the early 60's, in Brodhead WI. Don also built the Sugar River Raceway. Which is still in operation, run by Don's son Marshall, today.
I got a go kart for 35 bucks and I fixed it with my grandpa and he taught me a lot like how engines work and how go karts work I learned a tun of stuff from him sadly he passed away and I miss him
Watching your vids is what inspired me to by my own one didn’t have a motor and now has a predator 212 and the other has a Briggs 5hp both are one wheel peelers there’s still fun tho
Love seeing these types of builds. Just waiting for a good one to pop up around the north Raleigh area so I can start my own build. I'm sure yall will put some larger tires on the rear to help with the gearing and sprocket clearance. That scrach aught to buff out. It'll be fine.
So glad you guys are still at it with the killer builds and videos. I remember meeting yall in 2016 for the motor plex meet, I was the kid with his dad who brought my red kart. Sat around since then and finally got around to swapping the engine (tbh I was much younger and had no clue what I was doing and kinda fried it). Again, love the content it inspires me.. ✌
I’ve learned a lot from y’all. I didn’t get a cheap one but I got a Colman go kart. And it has a torque converter on it. Learned that is a good thing from you guys. Keep up the good work!
My grandfather used to tell me about the dual 2 strokes he said the would fly but for as cheap as you can get new engines its great and cheap way to have fun yall keep up the great work
Chains don't "stretch", they wear and lengthen. So a pre-stretched chain is just a pre-worn chain... It's like buying new Jeans that already have holes in them.
I can remember the days of those retro carts. Don’t feel bad John, I took one of those and ran it under my neighbors restored 70’s Ford 4x4. Left a huge paint streak under his truck when I hit the gas tank, and fortunately for me I didn’t get hurt. I’ve still got that old cart. I need to either get the engine going again, or put a 212 on it
we just did a kart for my friends 5 yr old granddaughter who loves you guys, 4hp with jack shaft = top speed 4 mph and a VERY often used wheelie bar. Named tork monster. Helmet, and seat belt because it is the right way.
Great kart to start off with! I've seen some insane upgrades to some old Black Hawk's. solid frame and the basic goodies to learn on. lol, upgrades that'll drop your jaw
I have a ridge wallet! Burned titanium look with the cash strap! Had for a year and its still like new! Loving it! Only down side is that its a bit over 100$..
You guys got lucky finding that, I can never find vintage karts like those, all I ever seem to find are Mancos, Yerf Dogs, and home made karts made from plumbing pipe
Your first video on getting a cheap kart is what I showed my wife to persuade her we were getting our first! We're about to build our 2nd on our channel!! Thanks for all the inspiration!! 👍
Man I just bought an old go cart a couple of weeks ago, put a new 212 on it and not to mention I’ve also got a 4th gen nova I was building it right next too as well! Got a lot in common with you guys!
So, new subscriber, caught your mom on her bike trip in pilot, va, and she told me to come check you out. She gave me a sticker as well, keep up the good content
I love your channel. I picked myself up a Manco Intruder II for $120 that took a hefty jump than bent the axle and broke the swing arm in a couple of places. It's otherwise in excellent condition. I'm slowly getting it back together, when I'm not working.
Interesting tidbit: When installing the master link clip, whenever possible/practical, install the clip with the opened end trailing in the direction of the chain travel.
Nice, I just finished looking for "9 reasons to buy an old go kart" and watching it because it was mentioned by Michael in the last video and here's a new one..
Just for asthetics...the cozy cart needs an antenna...with a raccoon tail on the tip and fuzzy dice hangin on the inside where a rear view mirror would be 👌🏾🤘🏾
Just got a $250 212 cc predator mini bike, worked when I was testing it out but I think I kept on it’s side for a while when I was in the car so I think it’s flooded now but who cares cuz I know when it starts it’s gonna be hella fun!
We need an update video on the truck, it's looking great! Bigger rear tires on the cart, more ground clearance for the sprocket and it'll change the gear ratio so it should make it faster.
Just got me a 212cc predator seeing them go fast on videos is so different then experiencing it yourself I went fast.. ruined one of my old tires but it was worth it Burn out on pavement an dirt an grassland
You could take a wheel barrow bucket for seating cut the face off little tikes. Then mount the face to the front of the bucket. Last weld up a yellow roll cage. This will make it nice and comfortable. Also still look like a little tikes rat rod.
How do you prevent back problems, leg cramps and other issues related to sitting? Prepare for old age groaning and PAIN. Fun now, enjoy...suffer later. Love your shows!
I reckon pit bike is a good choice too they cheap and easy to use to learn that's how I started working on bikes and am now working on my first road bike
that would make an epic Drift Kart, slightly taller tires on the rear to get some clearance for that big sprocket, or a jack shaft to keep that same ratio with that size tire, make an old school drifter out of it, or get ahold of ratherbwelding and see if he cant build y'all a 2 speed jackshaft like he put on a few of his karts, so you have the tall gear for pickup and torque then a smaller gear for top end anyways, pretty great vid guys
I love old carts i got a yerfdog and DINGO but yall should do a segment about a taotao atv or cart and see how fast u can make them. And then maybe a engine swap?
OK On the Tot-Rod. I'd love to see tires that look like big fat wide suckers. Like you'd see on a T-Bucket or something. The tires you have are fine I suppose, but 70's hot-rod slicks would really add to the whole look of the thing.
You can get a good one from the scrapyard for 50 dollars, I bought a racing frame with no rust and brakes worked fine it also had new slicks on it and I paid 30 dollars for it, it didn't have a motor though but I already had a 5hp brigs with a shaved head waiting for it.
Big thanks to Ridge for sending me this wallet and supporting the channel! Here’s the site if you
want to check them out! > ridge.com/CARS10
Love your channel there’s nothing u can’t do with an engine!
Did you upload in the wrong order👆
Who’s nova
I want to buy one anyways because I have 2 motors and 2 frames that need too much work.
CarsandCameras you should make the tot rod WHEELIE with a wheelie bar
Who else remembers the og "why you should buy an old go cart" video?
Back when John had a FRO .
I was just thinking about that. They must be trying to get those extra views/ad revenue for the Oregon trip ;)
@@slamboy66 YES! That fro was great lol
Joe Schratz that was the first video I saw
That's what got us our first build!! I was like, seee wife, it's a MUST HAVE!! The rest is history and we're now doing our own builds 😁
John: "We bought our own place!"
John's parents: "Yaaay!"
*John comes back with a kart anyway*
John's parents: "That little....."
Runs an old go kart into a new car while wearing a shirt that says “it’ll be fine” 😂😂😂
You know it’s a good day when Cars and cameras posts
Two days in a row!
Simp
Monday’s are awesome now and that’s saying something
Well its good too know we ant the only ones with bad luck :D
Listen to Ike, he knows a thing or two about sticky throttles. Lol
I just had my first encounter with a sticky throttle... Good thing I had pleanty of room!
@@FerrariTeddy damn!
We have a throwback type video for you today! A follow up to our classic "9 reasons to buy an old go kart video" with more detail and information! Get out there and buy yourself a go kart, be safe, and have fun!
I remember the OG one!
I watch it every 1 week
Problem is... I CAN’T FIND ANY CHEAP ONES!! 😂😂
I promise they’re out there! You have to be patient and check every day and be ready to pounce with cash when one pops up!
Same here. Everyone within 150 miles wants a Arm and a Leg for even Crap ones. It's because I live in a Tourist Trap location. Even a Barn Find Golf Cart like they made street legal goes for a couple of grand. But if they are buying from you, they Low Ball your ass and get Pissed when you say "No".
CarsandCameras Where I live everyone seems to charge an arm and a leg, often for junk. I have seen good ones every once and a while, so I guess I just have to keep looking!
I guess it's been a while. Last I checked some rusted out, frozen frame was worth scrap. A RUNNER was like $2-300.
Trust me youll find one eventually. Inly took me 3 years of looking to find one with a new predator 212 and a solid axke with torque converter for $200 lol
Jokes on Ridge, I've been using duct tape wallets for years.
I used to make my own when I was little
For real they can keep their damn wallet for 75$
@HuskoMatto Duct tape has other uses though.
@@CallsignWulf and you van make more than one
Dad comes home to find mysterious chain size line around his yard .
looks like a way more fun way to plow row's though. Farming just got a lot more fun.
I hope that spelling is from the auto-correct function on yer phone.
i got $9 and a dream
How's that dream going? And do you have more money now? Ever get yourself a fun toy to ride around?
you have a very unique kart this kart would have had 2 west bend 580 2 cycle on it I have only seen 2 of these karts over the years very worth restoring
11:40 Did anyone else see the sprocket take a chunk out of the cement? 😂🤫
Yes.
It adds to my Cars and Cameras timeline.
Kicked out of garage
Get shop
Kicked out of shop
Move to garage
Kicked out of garage
Buy shop
Go back to garage
Kicked out of garage.....
You guys should totally do an offroad go kart budget build from scratch!!!
Man, it’s good to see the remake of the OG cars and cameras vid that got me hooked!
Got me a cheap 20$ frame, and just waiting on parts so I can drive
$20 dang
I paid I believe 50 for both of mine and three motors also check amazon if your on a budget
I got one for 35 bucks
@@devonfretwell3351 nice, those cheap ones just need cleaning, and it's like brand new
Can anyone direct me to where I can find a cheap frame?
We all know why John remembered the rule. For protection from his brother when he finds out.
😂
i thought we agreed not to tell him
10:09 That was so nice of him
It all started with your first cheap go kart video... Now here I am with a go kart, lawnmower, and 2 classic cars... YIKES! I'm totally hooked now.
That's a Blackhawk Chief, built by Don Fairman, in the early 60's, in Brodhead WI. Don also built the Sugar River Raceway. Which is still in operation, run by Don's son Marshall, today.
I got a go kart for 35 bucks and I fixed it with my grandpa and he taught me a lot like how engines work and how go karts work I learned a tun of stuff from him sadly he passed away and I miss him
that look and him saying!!! im sorry buddy!!! that was wholesome!!!! love it!!!
Watching your vids is what inspired me to by my own one didn’t have a motor and now has a predator 212 and the other has a Briggs 5hp both are one wheel peelers there’s still fun tho
Also when are you redoing the rail
@@zachblalock9446 nice👍🏼how fast is the 212 predator?
Blackhawk Karts were the bomb back in their day. one of the best choices for racing
Best Childhood memories with go karts and mini bikes. Great way to grow up. Cant wait for my kid to get old enough
You know its a good day when CarsandCameras uploads
(I've got a cheap go kart too)
I’m only 16 and there the best fun for your money
Heck ya guys love the old cart builds
They are by far my favorite videos to watch thanks guys for sharing this amazing video
From what little bit I saw of the truck it's looking awesome.
just for your information it is a 1961 blackhawk chief, originally had dual 2 stroke engines that ran in sync off the other☺
Love seeing these types of builds. Just waiting for a good one to pop up around the north Raleigh area so I can start my own build. I'm sure yall will put some larger tires on the rear to help with the gearing and sprocket clearance.
That scrach aught to buff out. It'll be fine.
I like the back from where you guys started from with the channel
12:11 Ike trying to unbend the sprocket by wacking it
So glad you guys are still at it with the killer builds and videos. I remember meeting yall in 2016 for the motor plex meet, I was the kid with his dad who brought my red kart. Sat around since then and finally got around to swapping the engine (tbh I was much younger and had no clue what I was doing and kinda fried it). Again, love the content it inspires me.. ✌
man, i didn´t know that Will ferrel was such a good mechanic
Yayy!! A recap of the old days
You guys helped me fill my first mini Mike and you guys also help me with stress through school you guys are the best
I’ve learned a lot from y’all. I didn’t get a cheap one but I got a Colman go kart. And it has a torque converter on it. Learned that is a good thing from you guys. Keep up the good work!
My grandfather used to tell me about the dual 2 strokes he said the would fly but for as cheap as you can get new engines its great and cheap way to have fun yall keep up the great work
Luv it!! Classic Cars and Cameras!!! Stay safe guys.✌
copped an og intruder with a brand new predator 212 on it, been working on it over quarantine and it’s coming out great
Chains don't "stretch", they wear and lengthen. So a pre-stretched chain is just a pre-worn chain...
It's like buying new Jeans that already have holes in them.
I can remember the days of those retro carts. Don’t feel bad John, I took one of those and ran it under my neighbors restored 70’s Ford 4x4. Left a huge paint streak under his truck when I hit the gas tank, and fortunately for me I didn’t get hurt. I’ve still got that old cart. I need to either get the engine going again, or put a 212 on it
we just did a kart for my friends 5 yr old granddaughter who loves you guys, 4hp with jack shaft = top speed 4 mph and a VERY often used wheelie bar. Named tork monster. Helmet, and seat belt because it is the right way.
I just bought a 2 seat manco with a *running* Briggs 5hp flathead the other day for $30. It’s my current project cart. I love your vids!
I love y’all vids can’t wait till the new build gets done
Great kart to start off with! I've seen some insane upgrades to some old Black Hawk's. solid frame and the basic goodies to learn on. lol, upgrades that'll drop your jaw
I have a ridge wallet! Burned titanium look with the cash strap! Had for a year and its still like new! Loving it! Only down side is that its a bit over 100$..
Was hella exciting to see the old track again
Scored a manco criter ii from the trash a while back. Glad to say also that I’m seeing more people on go karts and mini bikes now
Another great video. Resurrecting an old go cart and saving it from oblivion is a noble cause. Hope you guys are still making videos in 50 years time.
You guys got lucky finding that, I can never find vintage karts like those, all I ever seem to find are Mancos, Yerf Dogs, and home made karts made from plumbing pipe
We want to see yall ride them more. Awesome video
Your first video on getting a cheap kart is what I showed my wife to persuade her we were getting our first! We're about to build our 2nd on our channel!! Thanks for all the inspiration!! 👍
Man I just bought an old go cart a couple of weeks ago, put a new 212 on it and not to mention I’ve also got a 4th gen nova I was building it right next too as well! Got a lot in common with you guys!
On a go kart like that 15 feels pretty fast lol. Bigger tires or smaller sprocket lol. Throw a torque converter on it.
Thank you for the videos! they are always so awesome!
Next project, we rebuild the "Helmet-O-Shame" adding a point to the top and custom paint. You guys are so much fun! Thanks for your great videos.
So, new subscriber, caught your mom on her bike trip in pilot, va, and she told me to come check you out. She gave me a sticker as well, keep up the good content
I love your channel. I picked myself up a Manco Intruder II for $120 that took a hefty jump than bent the axle and broke the swing arm in a couple of places. It's otherwise in excellent condition. I'm slowly getting it back together, when I'm not working.
I would love to see a go kart tank build. Something that can literally go anywhere. Anyway love you're video's and i look forward to watching them.
Interesting tidbit: When installing the master link clip, whenever possible/practical, install the clip with the opened end trailing in the direction of the chain travel.
Nice, I just finished looking for "9 reasons to buy an old go kart" and watching it because it was mentioned by Michael in the last video and here's a new one..
Slightly taller back tire and skip plate and keep it as a burn out fun.
I found mine for free on the side of the road. It’s a 5 horse Briggs and Stratton and it runs amazing. SO MUCH FUN!
For the totrod wider read end. Like nice old school rat rod. Maybe some cool looking trike fenders
I am still looking on market place for a good deal and thank for all the tips on finding them
Thank you
Broadhead Wisconsin kart built in the basement of sugar river race way. 580/700 west bend or early mcculloch.
Cars and cameras I am a big fan and you guys got me in to gocarts and atvs
Just for asthetics...the cozy cart needs an antenna...with a raccoon tail on the tip and fuzzy dice hangin on the inside where a rear view mirror would be 👌🏾🤘🏾
love this kart. many times ive been watching this repeatedly...
Another great video trucks looking good update on the spline
Duuuude I was waiting real bad a vid of the throphy kart!
15:20 chicken fleeing the scene
Just got a $250 212 cc predator mini bike, worked when I was testing it out but I think I kept on it’s side for a while when I was in the car so I think it’s flooded now but who cares cuz I know when it starts it’s gonna be hella fun!
Way to go Ike! 👏🏼 He’s more convincing than Billy Mays selling Oxi clean! But seriously he did a great job 👍
We need an update video on the truck, it's looking great! Bigger rear tires on the cart, more ground clearance for the sprocket and it'll change the gear ratio so it should make it faster.
Love that 4lb sprocket tuner
Got my son an old kart with throttle rod. Has a predator 212 with 22mm carb.
Just got me a 212cc predator seeing them go fast on videos is so different then experiencing it yourself
I went fast.. ruined one of my old tires but it was worth it
Burn out on pavement an dirt an grassland
You could take a wheel barrow bucket for seating cut the face off little tikes. Then mount the face to the front of the bucket. Last weld up a yellow roll cage.
This will make it nice and comfortable. Also still look like a little tikes rat rod.
Keep up the great work!!!!Also where’s the rail??
How do you prevent back problems, leg cramps and other issues related to sitting? Prepare for old age groaning and PAIN. Fun now, enjoy...suffer later. Love your shows!
Can't wait until the next video on this kart
I found a baja warrior that didn't run and was in peices and I finished the demolition and painted it and it looks great
Just bought a $50 go cart came with a locked up 212. All she needed was a bit of good ole American persuasion and she was up and running in no time
im glad to see the og carsandcameras hq!
I reckon pit bike is a good choice too they cheap and easy to use to learn that's how I started working on bikes and am now working on my first road bike
that would make an epic Drift Kart, slightly taller tires on the rear to get some clearance for that big sprocket, or a jack shaft to keep that same ratio with that size tire, make an old school drifter out of it, or get ahold of ratherbwelding and see if he cant build y'all a 2 speed jackshaft like he put on a few of his karts, so you have the tall gear for pickup and torque then a smaller gear for top end anyways, pretty great vid guys
Looks pretty nice. Don't know if that's what my neighbor has, was left in the garage. It's got a chain wheel like y'all put on the Cozy Coupe.
Love the helmet of shame idea..! Great job fellas..
The 550cc SnotRod is awesome. that thing is built for speed.
Do some 1/8 mile runs with it.
I love old carts i got a yerfdog and DINGO but yall should do a segment about a taotao atv or cart and see how fast u can make them. And then maybe a engine swap?
Very wholesome video. I don’t know why but it is
I love y’all videos keep up the great work
Y'all need to do a video on a side-by-side 4×4
Your builds are too cool guys.
I had a go kart, but I sold it because it was too slow, now I want one again but to put a big motor on it!
You got to put a yellow tube frame roll bar that looks like the cozy coupe top
OK On the Tot-Rod. I'd love to see tires that look like big fat wide suckers. Like you'd see on a T-Bucket or something. The tires you have are fine I suppose, but 70's hot-rod slicks would really add to the whole look of the thing.
You can get a good one from the scrapyard for 50 dollars, I bought a racing frame with no rust and brakes worked fine it also had new slicks on it and I paid 30 dollars for it, it didn't have a motor though but I already had a 5hp brigs with a shaved head waiting for it.