I Made a MOVING DOLLY into a GO KART!

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  • @just_zoan
    @just_zoan 8 місяців тому +24

    Give a man a welder, grinder and an imagination and he can make anything.

  • @deangarlitz5587
    @deangarlitz5587 Рік тому +728

    I bought a vintage Go Kart that I'm redoing. When my buddy and I picked it up we saw a dolly sitting there and both of us looked at each other and said "that's a Go Kart frame!" Glad you made it happen.

    • @KrustyKlown
      @KrustyKlown 11 місяців тому +21

      Moving dolly make good starters for vintage karts .. that's what I use for holding two batteries and two starter motors for my dual engine vintage karts.

    • @dropshot_outdoors
      @dropshot_outdoors 9 місяців тому +3

      That's literally what I thought when I was looking at my Dolly the other day that's why I'm here 😂

    • @robertbennett708
      @robertbennett708 8 місяців тому +2

      As far as the lengthening the chassis, was thinking you could have possibly added/welded some tubing to lengthen the frame in which you would have to have cut the frame pretty much in half to add. Great Build👍

    • @brandonrickbornponyexpress6574
      @brandonrickbornponyexpress6574 Місяць тому

      That's funny. I thought the same thing when I saw one at harbor freight today

    • @juliocollins7456
      @juliocollins7456 Місяць тому

      What was your total cost without the motor

  • @briand4000
    @briand4000 10 місяців тому +142

    MAD skills!!! As a kid of the 70's without endless money to just buy everything we wanted, we learned to hack/chop/glue/weld/bend stuff together for my buds and me to have fun. I applaud your efforts and engineering talents. This was no small task. THIS is what every kid (or adult) today should endeavor to do....to innovate, adapt, problem-solve and LEARN new skills. Totally enjoyed the video!

    • @pnewt3378
      @pnewt3378 9 місяців тому +1

      I agree

    • @nelsonnodder4482
      @nelsonnodder4482 9 місяців тому

      Did you weld without proper equipment cause I’m tryna learn but I have no equipment

    • @Guncrafterandlockpicker
      @Guncrafterandlockpicker 8 місяців тому +3

      Hi, im 13, turning 14 soon, and I have paid for a cheap mig welder, and I want to make homemade planes and make dirt bikes. I love the idea of making and innovating, but i can't until I'm 14 and I get a job but I've always wanted to make things.

    • @briand4000
      @briand4000 8 місяців тому +4

      @@Guncrafterandlockpicker You GO, little man! There are NO limits. The wrenching and tinkering skills I learned early on have benefitted my life in ways I cannot properly explain. I pay NOBODY to fix anything I own. I've saved thousands over my lifetime. You can do ANYTHING. Go for it.

    • @Guncrafterandlockpicker
      @Guncrafterandlockpicker 8 місяців тому +1

      @@briand4000 Thank you i would never let a mechanic fix my stuff because i would get experience and if anything happens I will be able to fix my car on my own, change my oil and so on and so forth when I'm older I want to try to do stuff like this my shop teacher has Taught me everything I know about wood working and welding.

  • @GardeningwithDave
    @GardeningwithDave 11 місяців тому +167

    I was laying down in bed the other night thinking about building a go kart for my son. Is the universe speaking to me? Great tutorial and epic edits.

    • @themanhimself3
      @themanhimself3 11 місяців тому +6

      Build it! You will always have those memories.

    • @GardeningwithDave
      @GardeningwithDave 11 місяців тому +4

      @@themanhimself3 wish me luck and I will start looking for parts :)

    • @themanhimself3
      @themanhimself3 11 місяців тому +3

      @@GardeningwithDave I know you already know this but don't forget a helmet. Good luck and have fun. If you get something cool built don't be afraid to post it on youtube.

    • @GardeningwithDave
      @GardeningwithDave 11 місяців тому +3

      @@themanhimself3 I was thinking a nice helmet and roll cage :)

    • @themanhimself3
      @themanhimself3 11 місяців тому +3

      @@GardeningwithDave That's even better.

  • @Kattbirb
    @Kattbirb 11 місяців тому +92

    When I was a little kid, I always laid town these and pretended they were a car. This is my childhood games coming to life before my eyes.
    Thank you!

  • @josephcastle3872
    @josephcastle3872 10 місяців тому +15

    A DIY tutorial for a dolly go kart would be great! I always thought that a dolly could make a good frame and you demonstrated that perfectly here. This would be a great project to mess around with on a low budget!

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  10 місяців тому +4

      I'm going to do it. Just waiting for them to go on sale again 😁

  • @dirk4926
    @dirk4926 Рік тому +112

    I guess a lot of us thought about this when we were young, it does have a basic go kart shape. It was fun to see you make it a reality and repurposing an engine from a clapped out pressure washer made it even better.

    • @GFODTTV
      @GFODTTV 11 місяців тому +2

      Thinking about and doing are 2 complete different things lol

    • @MilesProwerTailsFox
      @MilesProwerTailsFox 3 місяці тому

      I used 2 to make one as a kid

  • @johnnyrocks5894
    @johnnyrocks5894 Рік тому +103

    When you were emptying the gas tank it reminded me a lot like getting a guitar pick that has been dropped into an acoustic guitar. 😂😂

    • @v4riab1lity77
      @v4riab1lity77 11 місяців тому +2

      I was so mad saying “swirl it dont shake it ughhhhh”

    • @ShinySideUp76
      @ShinySideUp76 11 місяців тому

      I know the pain lol

    • @aluminumfalcon552
      @aluminumfalcon552 10 місяців тому

      I find this relatable😂

    • @David_ShaggyCustoms
      @David_ShaggyCustoms 7 місяців тому

      Nooooo I haven’t had this happen to me in months please don’t jinx it😭😭😭

    • @dads_diy
      @dads_diy 6 місяців тому +1

      That’s a damn struggle lmao

  • @benscootin4329
    @benscootin4329 Рік тому +22

    I had this idea as a kid, glad to see it come to life. ❤

  • @mightymusicministries1468
    @mightymusicministries1468 11 місяців тому +28

    No matter how old you are how many kids you got how much money you got or what religion you claim when a man builds a go kart and it goes as planned you will see pure excitement always love it!!! Salute 🫡

  • @aidanbowers9036
    @aidanbowers9036 Рік тому +31

    You don’t have to cut it up at all. I did this like 2 years ago, never finished but got close. Just lay it down long ways replace the axle with a drive axle and then use the handle as a pivot point for the front steering. Then add your seat and engine either up against or bend the carrier plate down. After that juts test it out and fix any sketchiness

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  Рік тому +19

      Agreed, but it wouldn't look as cool

    • @GFODTTV
      @GFODTTV 11 місяців тому +28

      How are you telling him how he should work on his own cart when you didn’t finish yours 😂

    • @tracyguerrero5849
      @tracyguerrero5849 9 місяців тому

      But I'm glad you commented anyways because anytime I'm excited about a project I see, I want to brainstorm ideas of either more complicated or more simpler ways of doing whatever is going on in people's videos. It's fun to see everyone's involvement... 🤭😏😎✌️

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      @Praise___YaH 3 місяці тому

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  • @robertevans9354
    @robertevans9354 11 місяців тому +4

    I simply love this build , it's the sheer frugality and repurposed dolly that gets me going . You have lit a fire under my proverbial (blank).

  • @packbag2
    @packbag2 4 місяці тому +1

    I love how he shows the process thoroughly and cleanly and shows all the raw footage and materials needed love from philippines❤

  • @NeillWylie
    @NeillWylie 10 місяців тому +5

    I love this kind of engineering. "Here's a thing. That looks like it would be good to be this other thing" Then makes it into the other thing. Love it

  • @patslee1394
    @patslee1394 11 місяців тому +4

    great video. very impressed with getting them engines to all work again and solving the design issues. look forward to more

  • @tpitman
    @tpitman Місяць тому

    I always liked the old style go-carts from the 60's like this. You really nailed the spirit of 'em with this build. Love the video!!

  • @Jackson.Fawkes
    @Jackson.Fawkes 10 місяців тому +1

    My mate and I have been talking about doing this for the last 5 years, it's brilliant to see someone finally do it

  • @catlover9103
    @catlover9103 11 місяців тому +4

    Would be awesome to see another one of these builds, but more DIY for someone like me that wants to build a go kart but i don’t have any complicated tools such as a welder. Awesome vid!

  • @willn8664
    @willn8664 Місяць тому +2

    Growing up in a lower-middle class neighborhood in Queens, New York, our go kart was basically me in a shopping cart and a friend pushing me and we would take turns.

  • @vancegravley5208
    @vancegravley5208 11 місяців тому +16

    What we all wanted to do as kids

    • @javen1486
      @javen1486 8 місяців тому

      I’m actually getting a go kart next month it’s gonna be sick

  • @WillBehindTheWheel
    @WillBehindTheWheel 11 місяців тому +2

    This is something I’ve thought about multiple times, so glad to see it done!

  • @losnuevosmayores4464
    @losnuevosmayores4464 10 місяців тому +1

    bro your joy as your drivig your creation is wholesome

  • @Z0mb13ta11ahase
    @Z0mb13ta11ahase 10 місяців тому

    I love that this was almost a combo video. Salvaging the pressure washers and their teardown/touchups was a pleasure to watch forgot i was watching a gokart video!

  • @user-nu2pj2ch7t
    @user-nu2pj2ch7t 11 місяців тому +9

    super high production value! cant believe u only have 1k subs. Keep making content like this and u will blow up, the algorithm definitely picked this video up, so clearly you're doing something right. Best of luck going forward!

  • @jellosuu
    @jellosuu Місяць тому +1

    sick video man

  • @trianifeA7x
    @trianifeA7x 3 місяці тому

    i clicked on this in a split second, i always thought how almost perfect a dolly is to use as a gokart frame, kudos man.

  • @ashhiro8179
    @ashhiro8179 11 місяців тому +3

    Camera point of view looks like your going warp speed! Love it

  • @axebeetle
    @axebeetle 5 місяців тому

    When I was a child I remember I had the idea to do that but my father said you couldn't and wouldn't work. Seeing this brightens up my day seeing it was possible.

  • @GuildOfCalamity
    @GuildOfCalamity 11 місяців тому +6

    Cool project. I think if you initially bought two you would have enough material for a full cart.

  • @a.k.akingloose
    @a.k.akingloose 9 місяців тому +2

    I didn’t expect this much from a dolly go kart build!😃😃👍

  • @LemonCookies
    @LemonCookies 11 місяців тому +5

    The handtruck on the way home: oh boy i hope i get to lift lots of heavy things!
    10 minutes later: OHHH MY GO- NOT MY HANDLE NOOOOOO AAAGGGHHHMYYYWHEEEEELSSS

  • @MilesProwerTailsFox
    @MilesProwerTailsFox 3 місяці тому +1

    When I was a kid, we had 2 of those but they had 2 handles, one was thinner than the other so they just locked onto each other and I ended up with 4 wheels so I sat on em and went downhill, for my whole life I has been seeing those hand trucks as just half a go-kart
    I love this video

  • @JustAPersonWhoComments
    @JustAPersonWhoComments 11 місяців тому +2

    Childhood dream come true lol, nice work on this crazy go kart

  • @swissman20
    @swissman20 10 місяців тому +2

    This was fun to watch!

  • @yvendous
    @yvendous 3 місяці тому +1

    Going with drifting is a good call because the mini-turbo stat is arguably the most important thing in Mario Kart

  • @AJRestoration
    @AJRestoration Рік тому +1

    That Honda GX390 is the best, they have so many aftermarket support. I am currently building one for a gocart.

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  Рік тому +2

      Awesome! I am fitting it to my next project, coming soon

  • @jasongooden917
    @jasongooden917 11 місяців тому +3

    You should use the Ackermann steering formula

  • @xziuto
    @xziuto 9 місяців тому

    I think learning anything mechanical or technical is very useful. Makes you a better problem solver and could be useful in everday situations such as cars breaking down or being stranded.

  • @ImmersiveGamer83
    @ImmersiveGamer83 11 місяців тому +1

    This is fantastic project, you got a steal when you took a chance on those pressure washers. Fair play man watched the whole thing

  • @gmocastillo651
    @gmocastillo651 8 місяців тому

    Look at you having fun man, what a way to enjoy the project

  • @skricha6743
    @skricha6743 Рік тому +12

    Wow! Great job! I think I am going to do this with my 12 yo grandson.

  • @DanielBrown-nb9zz
    @DanielBrown-nb9zz 11 місяців тому +1

    I've thought about this for a long time! This is so cool man!

  • @prozacgod
    @prozacgod 11 місяців тому +2

    In the office of a start-up I was in, we had those 250?watt little Razor scooters. We also had a moving dolly.... we quickly realized that just putting the handle down on the traction padding was enough if you sat on the dolly to "secure it" and make a pivot point, the scooters have collapsable handles so ... down they go and ... off to the races we went... literally...haha

    • @LilMzMandy
      @LilMzMandy 11 місяців тому

      Would love to see a video of that. Sounds way easier and cheaper than all the cutting and welding. Some of us have the skills but of course not the equipment.

  • @YODAMAN5
    @YODAMAN5 10 місяців тому

    AWESOME build Dude....MOPAR 4 EVER.

  • @meszarosmate4629
    @meszarosmate4629 Рік тому

    You have my sub kind sir. Finally someone making things that are relatable, instead of pouring 20k$ into a "mini" whatever build thats a piece of junk anyways.

  • @grovve8960
    @grovve8960 3 місяці тому

    Here I’m sitting cheesing and smiling watching this guy having so much fun 😅

  • @durro_99gaming43
    @durro_99gaming43 7 місяців тому +1

    you can adjust the position of the axel spreoket by loosening the grub screw then u can slide the sproket side to side to find a better position for it

  • @michaelrodriguez1784
    @michaelrodriguez1784 8 місяців тому

    This was awesome dude! Big props to the ingenuity

  • @breeanamcdoglover
    @breeanamcdoglover 11 місяців тому

    I’ve had this idea for a long time I think it would be such easy frame glad to see someone else did it too

  • @WaterMouse.
    @WaterMouse. 3 місяці тому +1

    From "boys and their toys" to "men and their machines", simply incredible drifting go-cart out of a dolly and walmart goods...

  • @Aaron-vv9ud
    @Aaron-vv9ud 6 місяців тому

    Awesome build bro, really enjoyed watching this project from start to finish. You got a subscriber here.

  • @jerrybailey5797
    @jerrybailey5797 10 місяців тому

    Awesome Li'l Red Drift Kart 👌... looks like a lot of fun 😀 👍

  • @thejerkofalltrades3862
    @thejerkofalltrades3862 2 місяці тому

    This is such nice clean work. Good job bro.

  • @lottiecooper609
    @lottiecooper609 11 місяців тому

    It's amazing how one person sees one thing, and some one else sees something completely different!! You saw a go cart from a hand cart, I also saw a wheel barrel without the handles and brackets and the wheels. Turn the wheel barrel basin upside down, and you have a roof for your go cart!! Just thinking!! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @tombrenes2411
    @tombrenes2411 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome content
    Love all the hard work
    My 2 cents The dolly has harden steel thicker gauge
    The racer in me . . .
    Get a shopping cart more thinner tube Lighter is faster
    We are all ready at neck braking speeds no pads or helmet. Who cares our wives don’t

  • @KissmyBasss
    @KissmyBasss Місяць тому

    Boyhood dream fulfilled! Nice work.

  • @r3n5h0r3
    @r3n5h0r3 11 місяців тому

    Just stumbled on this video and subbed about halfway through. I like your explanations along the way. I'm also glad to see there's a backlog of videos for me to watch tomorrow.

  • @skeltane
    @skeltane 9 місяців тому

    Ha. That is so crazy. Thats exactly what Ive been thinking about. Glad you're doing it. Awsome

  • @r1w3d
    @r1w3d 2 місяці тому

    Lmfao I just clicked to watch this video because your thumbnail spoke to me 🤣 I showed the thumbnail to my wife and said "see I'm not weird" and she shook her head smilling. I recently turned basically the same handtruck into an electric go cart.

  • @dkhallal
    @dkhallal 10 місяців тому

    I had no idea I needed one of these!! Definitely on my to do list. Great job.

  • @alfredocarter5051
    @alfredocarter5051 10 місяців тому

    I love it Bro. Your creative. You made something out of nothing. Awesome sauce

  • @stealthnthunder
    @stealthnthunder 11 місяців тому

    😮Wow!! How Cool is That?! Excellent Creaftsmanship and Detailed Video With Explanation. You Did a Awesome Job!! 👍 👏 👏 👌 🏎️ Be Safe and Careful.

  • @dustinhankins2153
    @dustinhankins2153 9 місяців тому

    Awesome work. Faster than I anticipated. I’m guessing 30 mph.

  • @aliyaperetch8016
    @aliyaperetch8016 11 місяців тому

    This video was amazing and very joyfull to watch, you're very skilled dawg to make something like that from lil to nothing. loved the editing very great production for a 2.5k channel

  • @Marcmcm26537
    @Marcmcm26537 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video and that thing looks like it’s a blast!

  • @raymondsmith5088
    @raymondsmith5088 5 місяців тому

    THIS IS THE BEST THING EYE EVER SAW

  • @benpinder889
    @benpinder889 6 місяців тому

    Even comes with a set of wheels lol. Great build great video

  • @ANTIPLANETRECORDS
    @ANTIPLANETRECORDS 9 місяців тому

    so smart dude. great job. definitely want to try this someday. frames are so esspensive.

  • @Ins4n11ty
    @Ins4n11ty 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the work you put into these videos man! A true inspiration

  • @henrytaylor3049
    @henrytaylor3049 11 місяців тому +1

    I always wanted to build one that looked like a tee bucket from an old wheel barrow. Awesome build👍

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  11 місяців тому

      I love those too

    • @henrytaylor3049
      @henrytaylor3049 11 місяців тому

      Next build?

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  11 місяців тому +1

      @@henrytaylor3049 I've already got 3 builds lined up, but maybe later this year

    • @henrytaylor3049
      @henrytaylor3049 11 місяців тому

      I subscribed, we'll see.😍

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  11 місяців тому

      @@henrytaylor3049 I appreciate it!

  • @ChopsticksDIYGarden
    @ChopsticksDIYGarden 6 місяців тому

    Awesome project. Thank you for sharing. Looks like much of the dolly isn't used other than the main frame.

  • @sailawaybob
    @sailawaybob 10 місяців тому

    First off 3 motors for $50. Bucks is a steal i have a Subaru Robin 6. Hp on one of my minibikes it is awesome. That hand truck frame is a awesome idea for finish a minibike frame im working on. Nice build on the go cart.

  • @PlentyMore
    @PlentyMore 9 місяців тому

    Wheel barrow wheel cart combo withratrod vibe😮 killer videos

  • @ovaca16
    @ovaca16 9 місяців тому

    This is a dope little Dori kart!!

  • @amiroc777
    @amiroc777 11 місяців тому

    Great Video! I really want to build one with the kids, will be happy to see a motor tutorial (how it is built and troubleshooting) because that's my weak spot

  • @r7kelley553
    @r7kelley553 10 місяців тому

    This is pretty cool. I would love to build something like this with my nephew.

  • @ChrisRollins
    @ChrisRollins 11 місяців тому

    I cant believe i never thought of this! Awesome

  • @ololo4742
    @ololo4742 Рік тому +1

    love it bro! you should do more video like that

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  Рік тому

      I am working on ideas right now...

  • @NKjdm
    @NKjdm 7 місяців тому

    Thats the greatest thing ive ever seen in my life.

  • @KalFx3
    @KalFx3 Рік тому

    My kinda people right here. Ill subscribe for more of this type of cool stuff

  • @mattharvey8712
    @mattharvey8712 4 місяці тому

    Bravo.....hats off ......now a mini bike......or drift trick .....cheers

  • @jaydenzade480
    @jaydenzade480 9 місяців тому

    Excellent man you've helped me out with how to make a chassis. now i need to get parts 😵

  • @Jimmy-qy6gk
    @Jimmy-qy6gk 11 місяців тому

    Wow!! That is talent and sick. Hella job 🔥

  • @froggersgarage5127
    @froggersgarage5127 11 місяців тому

    I have been thinking of a build just like this for years im glad someone finally did it🎉

  • @justinsmith847
    @justinsmith847 11 місяців тому

    Dude this thing is sick love the idea cool!

  • @michielbaird
    @michielbaird 9 місяців тому

    Great video love the resourcefulness with the cart. Try to remember a helmet.

  • @joemcguire256
    @joemcguire256 11 місяців тому +1

    Cool project. I think 2 dollys would provide a lot more material to not have to scrimp on the frame. I'm going to use one for a trike frame.

  • @durro_99gaming43
    @durro_99gaming43 7 місяців тому +1

    ide out a smaller axel sproket on it will make it a little quicker but you should also be able to mount the motor on the plate

  • @torokun
    @torokun 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent work!!!

  • @Sub_Giga_Chad
    @Sub_Giga_Chad 11 місяців тому

    have the same idea back then, what I don't have is the courage to make one hahahaha. that's awesome man

  • @johnstone9396
    @johnstone9396 11 місяців тому +1

    I built something similar many years ago out of scrap stuff in my shop, everything worked good at first but I guess I’m too heavy and burned the clutch up pretty quick, I bought another clutch and it lasted about the same amount of time, this was about 20 years ago, clutches are probably a bit better now than they used to be.

  • @gustavonavarro4205
    @gustavonavarro4205 10 місяців тому

    Damn! this is so majestic!

  • @ClarentGaming
    @ClarentGaming 9 місяців тому

    I wouldnt run those without the door open in the garage. Loved the video stay safe
    Didnt notice you opened it later lmao

  • @Brian_edits234
    @Brian_edits234 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the go cart and new sub btw 😊

  • @JakeHuntley-m8p
    @JakeHuntley-m8p 2 місяці тому

    My kids and I loved watching this. A price breakdown would have been cool

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  2 місяці тому

      I'm working on a diy video now with more breakdowns and instructions

  • @anthonyrivas6203
    @anthonyrivas6203 11 місяців тому

    FANTASTIC JOB VERY CREATIVE

  • @gwencr7480
    @gwencr7480 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations you are à genius 😊.

  • @MOUNTAINMANRC-MOTO
    @MOUNTAINMANRC-MOTO 3 місяці тому

    I've been thinking real hard about picking up a cheap welder from Amazon and just giving it a shot. This video has me REALLY wanting to just do it. I figure one dolly is good, 2 MUST be better! Adult sized. Lengthen the wheel base with independent front suspension and a rear hinge suspension? I would set the front end up just like an RC truck with a shock tower. Not sure how to do the rear.

  • @ilikechiken6326
    @ilikechiken6326 Рік тому +5

    Beware of those Honda GC engines, my buddy put one on his mini bike (db30) and it was in fairly new condition he only had it on his mini bike for a week and a half, we went for a trail ride and when we did a lil race the belt inside broke and let one of the valves drop down to far and when the piston came back up it pushed the valve crooked and up into the head really bad and it trashed that whole engine just because the timing belt inside broke and we had to take his chain off and tow him back slowly

    • @ilikechiken6326
      @ilikechiken6326 Рік тому +1

      The head got messed up, the piston cracked, the bottom end got a lil seized and had play it was terrible just because the belt broke

    • @gamblerspec
      @gamblerspec  Рік тому +1

      Oof, that would suck

  • @petepirahna837
    @petepirahna837 9 місяців тому

    Nice Working Dude