$40 Rusty Go Kart into Awesome $$$ Kart W/ Harbor Freight Predator

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11 ай бұрын

Tear down and restoring an old rusty go kart frame into a sweet 2 seater kart that my kids are loving!
This is kart #40 that I've either built or restored.
What's next predator upgrades, live axle setup, brakes?
Tools and Supplies I used:
Drill Combo Kit: amzn.to/3P15Txb
Surface conditioning tool: amzn.to/3WXtuki
Angle Grinder: amzn.to/3N30LWH
Wheel Bearings: amzn.to/42zmLhF
Foam: amzn.to/3J5L6EU
Marine Vinyl: amzn.to/3oT9ouV
T- Nuts: amzn.to/3NllFBz
Pneumatic Stapler: amzn.to/3qwjJ0d
Brake Band: amzn.to/3X1DWHe
Clutch and Chain: amzn.to/3CmlAYg
79cc Engine (In case you don't have a HF near by): amzn.to/3J58h2b
Chain Breaker: amzn.to/3NllPZH
Master Link: amzn.to/3P85YPx

Пікірлер: 157

@pyromonkee2510 7 ай бұрын

I thought I was watching Project Farm for a second.

@jauken83 3 ай бұрын

Very impressive!

@themexicanjesus3079 2 ай бұрын

I thought I was tripping too 💀

@jbranche8024 10 ай бұрын

Had similar kart as kid, a lot of fun. Neighbors asked and we added some orange flag flex poles so cars could easily see us. We would go through a clutch every 2 months.

@DIYPRO5 10 ай бұрын

I bet, that's awesome!

@ElijahMiniBikes 7 ай бұрын

Holy cow! I thought I was watching a project farm video with your voice so similar to his.

@jimmywilson1388 11 ай бұрын

That turned out nice. I bet the kids love it.

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, they do.

@TOMVUTHEPIMP 7 ай бұрын

This is like my dream gokart they sold at Sears in the 80's.

@TimWelds 11 ай бұрын

Nice work, Jeff!!!

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim!

@SOUNDINTHECITY 7 ай бұрын

Great video man. I’m always thinking about making a go kart, or buying one… just gonna live the experience through your videos for the moment.

@co_rust 7 ай бұрын

ive been trying to get a go cart for 5 years but noone whoud hire a kid under age my parents whoudnt get me one

@tedbastwock3810 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching your gokart playlist, I learned a bit and had fun watching. Thanks for sharing. Do you have any interest in building off-road vehicles, or have you considered it?

@CarrotDugTooDeep 10 ай бұрын

I have the exact same go-kart! It is a Fox. I restored it years ago, but it has been in my garage, sitting for last 10 years or so. Probably time to get it out and restore it again...lol Thanks for the upload!

@DIYPRO5 10 ай бұрын

Right on! Go for it!

@restalva 6 ай бұрын

can this kart be found , id like to buy it . i like the frame , it looks like it should give good handling . is it called a fox ? or is that a name you gave it ?

@CarrotDugTooDeep 6 ай бұрын

The manufacturers name on it was Fox. It was on the steering wheel hub with a Fox logo. I still have mine in the garage.

@butters18104 2 ай бұрын

Had that exact kart as my first yard kart. Broke it so many times but always easy to fix

@Rondawwg 8 ай бұрын

Great job!!

@jaywill530 3 ай бұрын

We had two of those Manco Red Fox karts. We ran those things for 15 years, with original engine (good regular oil changes on the stock Briggs flathead engines) and they never let us down. We organized races with friends and family and set up cones in a large parking lot to race them. We'd cookout, listen NASCAR on the radio and run them all day swapping drivers so everyone got a chance. They just kept on running...we went through a LOT !! of tires, but the frame and engines never quit. I'd guess they had at least 2000 hours on them each. I sold them in perfect working condition.

@Creteboi 7 ай бұрын

this guy sounds a lot like project farm lol had to do a double take

@user-oy4fv4wc1c 9 ай бұрын

an electric one of these would be so fun

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

Maybe on the next build!!

@gardenfork 11 ай бұрын

Wow what fun. Did not realize there were old frames for sale 😊 Eric.

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

Yes indeed! Thanks!

@user-ls1uu8xh2r 9 ай бұрын

your voice really sounds like tronicsfix on youtube! style and everything

@DIYPRO5 8 ай бұрын

Looks like I need to do some tech repair!

@user-ls1uu8xh2r 8 ай бұрын

@@DIYPRO5 YES! XD

@meoff1969 3 ай бұрын

A trick on that foam if you set something very heavy it will press down give a more detailed look

@DIYPRO5 3 ай бұрын

Great tip, thanks!

@mpos559 8 ай бұрын

Looks a lot like one I had back in the 60’s

@ZacharyC 7 ай бұрын

0:50 , you mention that it is not cheaper to build one. Man I wish I had known that before getting knee dip into my build. It would've save me a lot of money to just restore one. Overall great video!

@bankstonmills 6 ай бұрын

Very cool man !!! Fun fact, you can’t be pissed off and riding a go-kart at the same time !

@scottrothe5947 5 ай бұрын

Addressing the paint. Paint needs a surface prep so it has the correct base to stick to. That is where primer comes in. If paint is put directly on metal without primer it wil eventually peal off. Going the extra short distance to prep the metal surface correctly will pay big dividends down the road. Just do it right. The hard part is getting the rust off. It's easy to spray primer then paint! Do it right!

@radrcer 7 ай бұрын

Used to be black&white go cart catalogs you could order by mail for a couple dollars back in the 80s. I think Manco was the main builder

@robd9026 9 ай бұрын

Have you ever heard of a wireless remote shut off switch for a go-kart? Thinking that might be good for gas, powered carts and younger kids?

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

Nope, but sounds cool!

@KE5ZZO 11 ай бұрын

05:30. Leave raw wood exposed. It gonna rot out faster…. Try coat of anything paint. Stain. Then cut piece of same vinyl to cover back / bottom of seat and staple that

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree, I've actually already painted the back!

@MachSpeed767 24 күн бұрын

Pro tip……when stapling, turn your gun so that the staples go in parallel to your seat edge. Much greater holding strength than what you did in this video. Plus it looks cleaner when done correctly.

@mr_t0w1 9 ай бұрын

could you make a video about making a gokart frame? cuz im willing to make one where i can put like a shifter engine in it

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

I have plans in a couple months to make another from scratch, probably will do a full video on the frame alone. Stay tuned!

@SLO-Ride 11 ай бұрын

Why not add some angle iron to the bottom or sides of the frame, to take out most flexing, or bending to keep it from bottoming out?

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

With just the kids, it's plenty stiff enough. If bigger kids were to be on it I'd definitely think of making it stronger.

@jdmtechllc6589 8 ай бұрын

Too rigid would become uncomfortable and darty in the handling department

@jordanbabcock9349 7 ай бұрын

@@DIYPRO5you opened the video talking about either selling for $500 or keeping if the kids insisted ...

@zakarino_01 7 ай бұрын

You sound EXACTLY like Project Farm.

@brandonthompson6449 7 ай бұрын

That mtf going to spin that tire😂 i love it takes ne back to when i had 1

@awesomo9k 7 ай бұрын

I love when people cover up rust with a shit rattle-can job and sell it off! Super ethical!

@mikedavis6566 8 ай бұрын

I suppose, if you wanted to do a 'quicky' job to maximize your money to time spent, this works.... Couple of hints for those who want to do this right. 1) The frame should have been stripped. All the rust you covered over will cause the new paint to peel off. 2) Use a good primer for adhesion of the paint. 3) Always replace the bearings, I could see the front bearings you put back on were shot. 4) Sand and repaint the rims. This gives the entire kart a new look. 5) Always use locking nuts on the axle, spindle and steering arms or drill and cotter key them. Kids will be ridding these things. 6) You don't believe in greasing anything, do you? 7) Do not use OSB for seats. Karts are usually left outside, or driven in wet conditions. The bottom of the frame is open and OSB disintegrates when it gets wet repeatedly.

@Jeremy-kg1zr 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, this was certainly a half-assing it sort of job. It kinda hurt to see him just slapping parts back on it without doing quality work, and when he was just spraying paint over parts that were two separate parts which he didn't bother unbolting/cleaning before painting. The quicky job to maximize profit is the part that actually hurts if he did sell this. If you wanna half ass your own thing, whatever, it's yours. But if you're selling a thing, assuming doing so morally, you should be doing quality work, not just making something "look good" at first glance. Someone buying something like this for their kids might well just be trying to get something fun for the kids and probably wouldn't realize it was actually a rusty pile with a half-ass restoration. Hopefully the poor seat reupholstery would be a giveaway at least. Essentially if you don't explain and disclose the situation fully to the buyer, you're just trying to pull one over on the buyer to make money at their expense. Cringe.

@meredithholman4047 11 ай бұрын

So you're telling me the school stapler won't go through fabric 🤣

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

Only if you add Elmer's school glue with it!

@sqnhunterx 3 ай бұрын

I would have sandblasted the frame...lol!

@DIYPRO5 3 ай бұрын

If there is one that I know for sure I'm going to keep I definitely would sandblast.

@larisbj8021 8 ай бұрын

What is a good motor option for this? Something that is not to crazy fast for my son.

@DIYPRO5 8 ай бұрын

HF predator engines are good. You could always govern it back like I did with this one.

@user-vr1vg1ll6r 9 ай бұрын

I restored the same go kart , but need to replace the front wheels . Where and what do you suggest?

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

BMI Karts, Amazon, Ebay!

@dingobabyeats596 7 ай бұрын

well done. Love the details covered

@user-yd4fp9jw2s 2 ай бұрын

That's an old red fox! We had one growing up

@wrigzor 7 ай бұрын

Just painting right on top of rust, does that last long?

@user-uo1jk7ln1f 9 ай бұрын

I have the exact same cart just I need a seat I need like the fame for the seat but can’t find one online

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

You can make one! Steel would be better but you'll have to weld it, wood could maybe work.

@restalva 6 ай бұрын

can this kart still be purchased today ? can it handle a 250 pound man ? its a really cool low kart . the small wheels are great for giving that go kart feeling .

@danielnunez3518 9 ай бұрын

0:53 I didn’t believe this a year ago. 1.5” Mild steel tubing is like 11 bucks a foot here

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

Another reason why it's expensive to make an entire frame from scratch!

@bubbles4314 9 ай бұрын

please help me!!! I've been trying to figure out how to properly connect the acceleration part to the engine. and I need help on adding a kill switch which I don't know how to put it on

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

Does this help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qt-dd71h0L_con0.html

@Rudimentary007 8 ай бұрын

Hot damn too cool.💪👍🇺🇸

@nighthawkj30A4 7 ай бұрын

Old Manco Gokart maybe 305 model? Anyways ive Had my 1998 Manco Products INC Terminator since then. Still start it up once in awhile. Its my channel.

@jjmonty8090 9 ай бұрын

I keep waiting for him to say, “And we’re gonna test that”…

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

PF reference? I'll take it!

@jjmonty8090 9 ай бұрын

@@DIYPRO5 🤣 Yes sir!

@t.crouse 3 ай бұрын

what a cool dad

@DIYPRO5 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mintberry6014 Ай бұрын

Anyone know who manufactures the frame? I have the exact same one. Pretty much doin the same resto with my 7 year old. Great first fixer upper project.

@danuvip 7 ай бұрын

is it difficult to build a gearbox on it? asking for a friend of mine oc ;)

@randykubick 6 ай бұрын

everyone should drive go karts as daily drivers

@ricgomez1 8 ай бұрын

Whats the top speed on this 6.5

@TOMVUTHEPIMP 7 ай бұрын

75 miles per hour.

@Egg-Dude 7 ай бұрын

One question, is that a live axle or dead axle

@markgonzalez4070 11 ай бұрын

Where did you get the throttle bracket? Great video

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

Go power sports

@codykastler4709 3 ай бұрын

How did the side hustle turn out? Are you still restoring them and selling them?

@DIYPRO5 3 ай бұрын

Great! I did end up selling this one and one to the next one!

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

So far the kids have convinced me to keep this one around!

@ALMIGHTYGARAGE 11 ай бұрын

There's one them about hr from me for 50 just main frame tho but I wigo get this week if still available I love mancos I just picked up a Murray and a Ken bar streaker yesterday complete really nice minus engines for 75 each they will be on my channel tomorrow of you want to check it out and I'm building a manco we'll restoring one for my nephew I'm almost done not exactly sure what frame it is I know manco but don't know what model it is I love go karts I make videos of stuff I do small channel but I have tons of stuff that someone like you and me would Die for lol I has many karts choppers quads minibikes alot of projects awesome video man

@ahmondeboxley2950 11 ай бұрын

I have and old frame that I could use help with getting it back running again are you located in the south

@schreez5730 10 ай бұрын

would i be able to somewhat easily convert a pressure washer engine to a usable kart engine?

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

Yes, if it's a horizontal shaft. Those are great for go karts!

@MatthewKohler-cj5hy 2 ай бұрын

was 79cc large anough, and where did you get it from and how much was it? I was going to find one too build and put a 212cc on it, is that overkill?

@greggv8 9 ай бұрын

Red, orange, yellow paints need a primer. They're translucent so what they're painted over affects how they look. A dark grey or black primer will make them look darker while a white or light grey will make them brighter. Use a yellow primer under light red paint and you'll give it an orange cast. A quick coat of rattle can primer, any primer, on this and you could have used a lot less red paint, and it would look better.

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

Good point.

@hipstergrandma228 7 ай бұрын

So is it better to buy a go kart or to make one i live in europe croatia and its pretty hard to get a go kart here bcs nobody ships to here maybe u know some sites if u do that would help a lot. I was planing next summer to make one with my friends but the parts and the shipping would make it litterally impossible

@thecornelliusjamesshow852 7 ай бұрын

Where did you get the apolstery

@g4engineering173 8 ай бұрын

Jeff, this Frank from westech days. Just found your channel and subscribed. Hope you are well.

@DIYPRO5 8 ай бұрын

Right on! Thanks old friend!

@Motor_Enthusiastic 25 күн бұрын

Was the on off switch bar mounted on the go kart or u made it urself pls answer ❤

@DIYPRO5 24 күн бұрын

This one came with one but I have used these in the past: amzn.to/3Q4atKL

@Motor_Enthusiastic 23 күн бұрын

@@DIYPRO5 I’m talking about did you make the Bar under see the Steering wheel where u mounted the switch ?

@DIYPRO5 23 күн бұрын

@@Motor_Enthusiastic that's why you always read twice! You clearly said bar in the first comment. It came with it. Ones that don't have them I've put them on any of the flat bars like up under the seat and even on the floor pan.

@nutpunch4126 8 ай бұрын

where should i buy old frames

@nopehope7600 10 ай бұрын

Would there be a way to convert a cart like that to a 1 person?

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

Sure, switch the seat out to a bucket seat and you are set!

@user-dv7gi5ej5i 5 ай бұрын

Did you remove the governor from the 79cc engine ?

@kaptunkordan6656 8 ай бұрын

you need a sand blaster

@Motor_Enthusiastic Ай бұрын

I have a question I really want a answer to I wanted a link to the key nut for the wood I am rebuilding the seat and I want to have a link for a bolt and I wanted to know ow how to fit the seat on the mount on the mango dingo black fox ist pls help 🙏🙏

@dashburst0527 6 күн бұрын

how big of an engine do you need to go +20 miles?

@user-wm2ho2lv6t 9 ай бұрын

Can u put the throttle cable kit link

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

This is for the 79CC www.gopowersports.com/throttle-kit-79cc-predator-engine/?campaignid=15940148387&adgroupid=&adid=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwldKmBhCCARIsAP-0rfz9yVotmjvBJo4-hg9Dv6IDqAiylVECieimtm8dr8W_0xioGpekQS8aAiXREALw_wcB

@adaminyoutube1448 8 ай бұрын

how it go ?

@MR.STUMBKES 11 ай бұрын

What is the GK called?

@DIYPRO5 11 ай бұрын

It was an old Manco

@fortheloveofcake93 7 ай бұрын

Your voice sounds like project farm

@rja8441 Ай бұрын

How many staples in the seat 😂

@DIYPRO5 25 күн бұрын

I should have added one more!

@itzspyce 4 ай бұрын

Where could I get a new rim like they two piece you got ?

@DIYPRO5 4 ай бұрын

They are becoming less and less common but you can find some on ebay and amazon, search "split rim go kart wheels"

@eg9549 2 ай бұрын

For the Back of the seat get a thin shit of wood and wrap it in leather and then staple the thin piece of wood to the back of the seat to give it a cleaner look

@Fewcobra-lt2zv 26 күн бұрын

We’re do you find the cheapest carts

@DIYPRO5 25 күн бұрын

My local classified ads for sure. Awesome deals come up all the time but you have to be fast and jump on it right away.

@kingsunited3013 8 ай бұрын

Do you go to jimmy drestas go kart meets

@ducatirottie 8 күн бұрын

💪🏽🙏🏽

@jackjones2156 6 ай бұрын

You sound a lot like ProjectFarm ngl

@cobi1kenobi 2 ай бұрын

I thought this was project farm for a few seconds

@Jrc21809 7 ай бұрын

I have one of these

@alexrodriguez275 6 ай бұрын

maximum speed??

@jordanbabcock9349 7 ай бұрын

First time here.. crescent wrench backing up an impact... aaaaand goodbye!!!

@donavanklingardt3337 8 ай бұрын

Can u please make a limozine go-kart

@serialistic4321 6 ай бұрын

Are you related to project farm or something? Lol

@timgoodliffe 4 ай бұрын

they want 4-500 minimum for just a frame here in my state, insanity

@sierraandnick 7 ай бұрын

i do this monthly 🗣️ a lot of money out here with people selling things like this for cheap

@user-le3rd8po8w 8 ай бұрын

Can you send me a off that same engine off that

@Sam_Bam 8 ай бұрын

you should add music, too many awkward silent moments

@craftymulligar 2 ай бұрын

It would be nice to see adult size for 6 foot people. Guess thats what cars are for. Illegal probably anyhow on public roads.

@chardelraconner7324 8 ай бұрын

see you said ew in another way

@brianbassett4379 8 ай бұрын

Is that why you beg so much on KZfaq because you don't have the money to shop anywhere but Harbor Freight?

@DIYPRO5 8 ай бұрын

If you mean "beg" in that I have way too many welders and tools from HF then yes, that is true!

@brianbassett4379 8 ай бұрын

@@DIYPRO5 People like you always have way too many low-end POS items. They build up when all you do is use them to beg with. I pity you, man. Stop wasting your life begging online.

@Spiritof_76 8 ай бұрын

$500? Tear down and "restoring"? No-primer paint job on top of wire-wheel burnished metal that should have been sanded and the wrinkled-ass upholstery; it was all rushed. Take a little pride in your product.

@ElijahMiniBikes 7 ай бұрын

It’s a go kart dude. it’s not a car.

@Spiritof_76 7 ай бұрын

@@ElijahMiniBikes It could be an electric frying pan or a tricycle, any job worth doing is worth doing well the first time.

@TOMVUTHEPIMP 7 ай бұрын

Its a gokart for the kids to ride. Not going to Barrett-Jackson auto auction.

@Spiritof_76 7 ай бұрын

@@TOMVUTHEPIMP Quality workmanship lasts and only takes a little longer.

@thorfinsky1427 5 ай бұрын

Dude....he just sped up the video.

@Niobium23 10 ай бұрын

Is there a way I can reach out to you to purchase or commission a kart build?

@DIYPRO5 10 ай бұрын

I just do it for fun and for the kids. I don't want the hobby to turn into a job! What part of the country you in?

@bigdickpornsuperstar 7 ай бұрын

I get not wanting to sandblast but at least treat the rust before just painting over it, ffs!

@user-uo1jk7ln1f 9 ай бұрын

I have the exact same cart just I need a seat I need like the fame for the seat but can’t find one online

@DIYPRO5 9 ай бұрын

You can make one! Steel would be better but you'll have to weld it, wood could maybe work.

@restalva 6 ай бұрын

what is its actual name ?

@Motor_Enthusiastic 25 күн бұрын

@mechmaster

@DIYPRO5 24 күн бұрын

Right on!