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When I was an 8 year old my 18 year old brother gave me a Honda sl70 motorcycle. I lived on that bike. I would go into the everglades for 40 miles and no one knew were I was as long as I made it home for dinner. South Florida was a great place to grow up. Thanks Bro!
I had a Honda 50 3 speed after my minibike. Then jumped into 175?yamaha Enduro. When I was 10 I was making Schwinn Stingrays into choppers with grocery cart framing. About ‘67-‘68
My folks had something a bit similar to this when i was a kid. It had four tires and a steering wheel but only sat one person. It had an air-cooled Briggs & Stratton around 8 horsepower. They would let me drive it around the yard for an hour or so once a week, unless it was winter. It had some belt driven contraption bolted to the underside. It was kinda fun. When I was done riding it the grass would be shorter.
@Chris-Rife I remember the odyssey! And the Banshee. Both were way ahead of their time. And I hear ya. We came up without having this kind of stuff. Friends did which was cool. May be why I love gear so much now. Blessed to be able to test and tinker with different machines.
God, I'm so old; when I was a kid we had an actual Willys jeep for a farm truck! :-) I couldn't quit grinning while watching this video! Very cool. :-)
I have a 55 willys jeep truck with overdrive. Looking to sell if you're interested. Has been modernized with 12v system, 4 disc brakes and a 13 ton winch
Bought one for my grandkids this last Christmas….Awesome machine,not a slouch….Teaches them every about a vehicle and driving….Good investment and they love it.
Brent, you are an awesome grandad. Well done my friend. YOU are the reason most of my friends are my senior. Wisdom above hustle. That purchase will pay dividends well into the future. Thanks for watching!
I like the idea of the buggy being a educational tool. Poppa teachin your kids right about maintenance responsibilities and engineering at once. Respect.
100% agree. It's not intimidation and smaller hands can get in there to do the work. I plan to use this as a way to teach my son AND daughters how machines work. Life skills!!! Thanks for watching!
We had gocarts, minibikes, and really cool small motorcycles when I was a kid in the late 60s. I rode a Chris cycle right down the road and cops never stopped me as long as I wore a helmet and rode like I had some sense. People were a lot more chill back then. I never thought cops hated kids.
John that was the time to grow up man. I am jealous... These days raising kids seems like you have to put them in bubble wrap. We're trying to raise kids to be adventurous and tough, not scared of their shadow. Appreciate you watching!
@@rtfabian I lived in south East Dallas county in Texas. Cops never harassed me at all. The only time I ever got stopped was once when I was riding without a helmet. He asked if I had a helmet at home, I said yes sir, he said go get it! I never rode without a helmet again, and I never got stopped again. I was 12 through 15 at the time.
We have one on our farm for our kids. They love it and have learned great vehicle handling skills. I recommend frequently check hardware these regularly and using lock tight as they have issues with hardware coming off. Also they come way over inflated so getting the tire psi down to single digits helps the ride tremendously. Ours was so loud when we got it, then I noticed the chain tensioner was rubbing the chain on the frame by creating too much tension. It has two springs, so I removed one siring and problem solved. So I would definitely check that out. It’s been great other than that stuff. My 3 kids rip around and I have used it to drive my 4 year old on trails while her older brothers were riding their dirt bikes. My wife and I fit on it fine too for cruising into town.
@@zchris87v80 not that I know of. But some sxs’s are able to be registered in certain states but it varies based on where you are located. Too speed is only around 30mph so I definitely would t want to drive this on the road. But that being said, we live in a rural area so we use it on ORV routes, dirt roads and two tracks all over the place.
We had cool stuff when I was a kid in the fifties. We had a Model A with body off and a wooden bench seat and small pickup-style box and buick wheel rims. We tore around the farm and particularly enjoyed pulling up to a meadow muffin with rear tire and spinning the tire through it.
Sir, I believe you grew up in one of the best eras. That sounds like a blast!!! Sure wish I had a pic of that Model A. Better yet, the ability to take it for a ride! Appreciate you watching.
Back in the day you would take a cutting touch to an old 40 or 50s car and turn it into what we called a duddle bug. They were great on those old logging roads of northern MN hunting grouse. Those we're the days my friend, thought they would never end...
We had an old gas tractor. My dad took the seat out of back of an International Scout and welded it on the tractor facing backwards behind the tractor drivers seat. That was our "ATV" back then. For us kids it was our pipe trailer tractor, bail trailer tractor, go check the sprinkler lines tractor, get around the farm tractor. We had a couple spots where the path crossed a small stream. Used to take visitor kids out then stop in the middle and dump the clutch to buck them into the creek. Every once in awhile my dad would catch me or my brother out somewhere making the tractor do wheelies. They weren't anything to write home about but it would pull the front end off the ground.
I had a small pedal version in 1951. Going downhill was a steep learning curve.. the pedals would speed up mashing your feet. I was quite independent in my little Jeep, often cruising around the block. I was by far the coolest 3-4 yo in town! 😆
when i was young my toy was a lawntractor with no mower deck. used to ride it all the time. when i hit 12 my dad decided i was ready,and did a pully swap. became waaay more fun. why are the mini jeeps so popular? its a fricken mini jeep! thanks for sharing the vid.
when my brother & I were 7 & 9 yrs. old our parents bought us a honda 50 and a dune cat w/a 5hp briggs & stratton. we drove that dune cat until the wheels fell off. sold the 50 and upgraded to a yz80 a few yrs later. that jeep looks amazing!
Honda 50 is worth serious money now, I had 1 when I was young and rode the crap out of it , I bought my son a yz80 and that bike was amazing especially for a 2 stroke , my she could sing at full throttle
@@freespeech4023 - our YZ80 was used & from I think 75 or 76. I hopped on one about 25yrs later and couldn't believe how much they had changed! mono shock, twice as tall and way more power!
@@donoimdono2702 we had the old yz and then a newer 1 , the newer 1 was so crispy , but the old 1 had amazing power , same as the old cr 250 , I also had a newer cr250 and that was amazing , , don't forget the old lt50 quad and the wee pw50 , we still have the 2 of them , the little pw50 is an amazing wee bike
For my grandkiddos , I take old riding mowers , remove the deck , add some bright L.E.D. lights , maybe paint them up or add cool sticker logos , flames etc. decrease pulley drive diameters , & they have a blast with them !! 😉👍🏻
Ya no one knows how to do their own thing anymore. They want to buy junk from a big box store and everyone is pitching you a product on UA-cam to get money because they don't want to work.
Waylon, add a little extra weight to the rear and let 'em ride some wheelies with a hydrostat. On my old MTD I loved nothing more than rocking back on the top of the seat and riding a wheelie across the yard when the neighbor kids would try wheelies on their bicycles.
Considering the toys I had when I was growing up in the 80's and early 90's, this was a no-brainer for my son. I'm teaching him how to drive and responsibilities of vehicle ownership at 10yo. It's a far cry from the dirt bikes, quads, front end loaders, and dune buggy I messed with back in the day but he's still young. And it's great father-son time!
I just found your channel. I couldn't pay attention to the mini jeep because I was looking at that beautiful piece of property. It reminds me of central Kentucky or Tennessee with those hills in the background. I miss living on our farm so bad I can hardly stand it.
Thank you for the compliment! The farm is a stunning place. Have marreid friends here, celebrated milestones and we have let others do photoshoots for holidays. It really is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Love sharing it with others (yourself included!). We're in Middle Tennesse....good guess. Thanks for watching!
We did that too!! Our favorite was to use the front half of a BIG WHEEL and a piece of plywood with lawnmower tires. My Dad built me and my brother a really cool coaster. All the neighbor kid were major Jealous.
I recall when pocket bike motorcycles (mini superbikes) were all the rage until people realized they couldn't be ridden on public roads. At least the mini Jeeps can be used offroad.
Man I will be honest; these "mini" machines are an absolute blast! Especially when people come visit the farm... They just smile from ear to ear riding around on them. They are not intimidating but have the power for some fun. Love it man... Thanks for watching brother!
A friend of mine used to build and sell 3/4 scale choppers with up to a 250cc engine. They were a blast to ride around on. You could usually get away with driving them around Tampa with the police looking twice. Not that Tampa is a safe place to ride any motorcycle these days Those jeeps look fun and, hopefully, more affordable than an actual jeep
I had so many issues with mine from not wanting to start, to having absolutely no power in 3rd gear, but while it was running it was fun, I returned it.
Man that looks like a lot of fun. I have two granddaughters would love them lol. Don’t think their dad would be on board but what are Papaws for lol. Great review, Joe. Thanks for sharing. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!!
I bet they would love it!!! When the kids first saw it they bickered over who got to drive it first. I won! 🤣. Merry Christmas and. Blessed New Year to you as well my friend.
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing. My daughter starts driving this year and her experience with all these machines makes me feel better about it. Still a little freaked out! But, she is used to driving all over the farm.
There is video of some English guy in Utah who drove his on a 1000-mile trip mostly cross country or on back roads. He was driving to Moab I believe. Camping in national forests etc. He had several breakdowns and I believe it took him over a year. Check it out. He also did some international travel on a 90cc motorcycle. Fun to watch.
I bought a Coolster mini jeep when my granddaughter outgrew the Power Wheels. These are the perfect next step in size, and I can ride with her while she gets used to the controls.
I’ve seen these on sale for $1,700 but they are normally around $2,500 for anyone curious. It’s pretty much a really cool “toy” and go to point a and b. Not too much utility in it. I could see me son having fun in it when he turns like 10+. Rather get this over those plastic battery ones for $200-$600. But if you’re just doing light gardening work about your house, this is a good option over spending $11k on a Kubota or similar. Big differences there, but also $9k between them.
When I was 10 my uncle had a 48 willis cj2a and my cousin and I cleaned the points and fired it up and somehow managed to not kill ourselves rambling through the woods
I had one about 20 years ago, and my friends called it a go-cart for grown-ups. Definitely road like a brick. I had so much travel in steering that every part of driving on the road was a challenge. I sold it to a friend who still has it!
Wiĺlys jeeps have a rollbar, at least my dad's had the bar. Good thing because it flipped over on the trail while deer hunting. Prevents broken necks, etc.
Reminds me of the old Doodlebug tractors that were homemade out of old model T's. The last one I had was made out of a 1928 Ford Model AA truck. Cut the frame down to size, a wooden seat, and a little wooden truck bed in the back to haul hay or whatever. These were made during the depression and especially during WW2 when a farmer couldn't buy a tractor. However, my Doodlebug wasn't really a tractor but more like a 1928 UTV side by side.
That's the second Doodlebug reference I have heard! I would love to see a picture of one of those. Those that lived during that generation were the best generation. It's amazing to things the WW2 generation had to live with. Thank you for sharing and watching!
@@JoeTheFarmer -- There's lots of Doodlebug tractor videos on UA-cam. They range in different sizes and configurations based upon the builders needs. I've ran across many original old ones over the years and no two are alike. Usually they are well built by the farmer. They really knew their stuff!! I've seen them with tractor tires, truck tires, dual transmissions, winches, truck beds, hydraulics, etc. Lots of fun!!
@@JoeTheFarmer -- I forgot to mention that during the depression Sears came out with a kit to convert a Model T into a Doodlebug tractor. They're a rare find today, I think because a farmer or rancher simply built their own out of the old Model T sitting out in the field behind the barn, LOL. Also, there are Doodlebug clubs in the Midwest, at least there used to be. I've thought about building another one sometime in the near future.
@@JoeTheFarmer loll maybe some people do watch for you. You gave good advice on getting the kids used to mechanics early on in life. I think that's beneficial. I just found your channel today through this video. I meant like a an entire video dedicated to your farm/homestead. I saw glimpses in this video, hence why I became intrigued. You're living the dream buddy
@@JoeTheFarmerI'm loving that little log cabin building right behind you in most of the video. That's the size and design I want on my hunting property. I may use your video to show my general contractor just so he can have a rough idea of what Im wanting. Thanks for making a great and fun video
@SnakeBitBob1982 i appreciate you watching! If you need pics or dimensions reach out to me and I am happy to provide them. That cabin is fully restored and from the 1700’s. Standing history! Thanks for watching brother.
So I thought I'd go find a pic for you because I'm pretty sure Zippy's dad didn't make the thing and I found this much more like yours thing from 1960. It's a youtube video titled "Restoration Mini Jeep Willys with engine 150cc" which I didn't know existed. I guess mini jeeps have been a thing since real war jeeps were.@@JoeTheFarmer
The bully's jeep was apparently a Roof Palamino lawn mower jeep without the cutting attachment. UA-cam has a video of a bunch of them titled "Super AMAZING Mini Jeep Show!" Also, see comment below this where I found a 1960 mini jeep being restored that had 3 speeds and reverse too : ).@@JoeTheFarmer
Great video we need more men that understand the things you talked about regarding the kids and awesome way to teach them how engines function. Cool toy too looks awesome.
when i was 12 took an old lawnmower and made a sort of go cart with grandad..was a craftsman lawn tractor that we stripped off the hood and widened it then put a 12 hp motor onbit and finally added a seat wasnt as fast but it could pull well. actually pulled several VW bugs out of snowbanks with it...had tire chains and a snow plow too for it made some winter cash plowing drives and sidewalks ...used it 3 years winter a n d summer then picked up a old farmall a and used that.. wasnt as much gun in summer but dar better in the winter...
@@JoeTheFarmer he was born in 1867 passed in 1967 at 99.. 1962 I was 12... now 73 and have many memories of him and grandmother...bot lived to be 99...grandma was half Comanche taught me many things as did grandad..
Yeah, Start a new regulatory agency, hire hundreds of more government employees. They do everything so well, LOL .I'm with you; surprised they allowed citizens to make their own decisions on whether this is good for themselves.
I saw these things on Pinterest a few years ago. They were offering them for $39. I couldn't pass that up. I sent them my money. I told some guys at work and ordered one for a co-worker. Never heard ANYTHING from the company. I couldn't find the website after that and lost my money. Cool Jeep! Now they're selling for $2500. I still want the ones I paid for.
You are 100% right. Thank you for that. I try to live each day as a gift. Never had the means to play with machines like this as a kid; but with God’s grace I can do it now! Appreciate you watching!!!
There's a couple of these at the tsc where I'm at. All the fasteners are already rusted up really bad. The gauges are rusted up as well. The steering wheel is about a mile away from steering at a comfortable reach. I leaned back on the seat and it bowed so far back, I thought I broke it.
Sounds like they just left it out to rot. Good news is you can wheel and deal with them on something that has been sitting. But, I keep my equipment out of the weather for a reason. Its a great little rig, but won’t last long sitting in the sun and rain
Looks like a lot of fun Joe, I bet the kids are loving it. The most important question; Can it haul a deer out of the woods? 😆🦌🦃 Not sure if it has any kind of trailer hitch, even like the small ones on riding mowers.
I’ve worked at tractor supply for a couple years now When we got these bad boys in they went like hot cakes The store members loved getting a chance to move these guys to and from their display spot and storage
Kool! And a useful tool, too. Needs a trailer hitch and a top. I was going to buy one for my partner to get around our RV park, but she died before I order it. I was going to convert it to electric. Shifting(?) with a world rapidly moving away from that involvement with automatics an EVs. Beautiful area. Where is it?
They are fun, but they are junk. The spare and jerry can weight started breaking the back of ours off, among other issues. 6 months in the gear indicator quit, the first week the steering separated at speed. If you buy one you have to tear them all apart and locktite everything. For me it isn't a big deal as I can fix it all, but for the folks that aren't I can see it being a nightmare.
@@JoeTheFarmer We still do use it, but not a ton. My kids don't have much interest in it sadly. Ours was Icebear branded. We got it in 2018. I bought it from a local motorsports dealer because they claimed to go through them and do all the prep to make them better. When I hauled it back to show the dealer after it rolled when the steering separated 5 days after Christmas when my kids got it they said "It's Chinese, good luck" and "we said stuff loosens" I fully understand equipment, and rattles etc, but the steering should not have completely separated after maybe 1.5 hours of riding. I have a Streaker go-kart that was my original one in the 90's, and it has 1000+ hours on it and never had the stuff loosen up like this one. Everyone tells me to blame the dealer, or I should have assembled it myself. My experience has been that none of the bolts at all were properly tightened, or locktited to the point it was dangerous. I eventually tore it down and checked everything.
@jeepfreak81 I hear ya man. I think the hard thing about machines now is that they all need a thorough inspection and setup when they get home. I am yet to find a machine with grease zerks that gets greased when it leaves the dealer. I’ve dug through it and it appears really well built/assembled. Massimo has an assembly facility in TX and they have it dialed in man. Do a great job with prep. But still, always keep an eye on bolts loosening. Appreciate you sharing your experience brother!!!
That is SO COOL! I've seen what looks like Golf Carts on neighborhood roads - street legal with car tag > SO > is it possible that little Jeep can get a car tag or nope?
@@JoeTheFarmer I had an 85 that I drove it right off the showroom floor. I got home and my wife took one look at it, her face fell and she said, “why did you buy that thing”? 3 days later she took it shopping and came back home smiling. “That is so much fun to drive”.
I saw one of these for the first time in a Blain’s Farm and Fleet. Seem pretty cool. I have to say that I really don’t think they need to be shifted this hard do they? You were really getting after it.
Lol, they don’t. It just needed to break in and it sounded worse on video than it was. But hey, at least we know jt can take it. Ha! Thanks for watching!
i work at a powerspots delership and ended up working on one of these, and ill admit…. other than the suspension and the thin seat. things pretty cool, and fast/roomy even for my full grown size.
figured i would add as a warning, what i had to do to it was a frame swap. the frames on these things are pretty weak. frame had broke once and got welded back. then it broke in another location, so they brought it to us and i had to swap it out with a new frame. wasnt the cheapest repair.
Ohmygosh, if I got one of these, I could finally learn how to work on an automobile engine without feeling intimidated by its size. I can definitely see why these are so popular.
I was actually just thinking what he said in the video. What a great way to get the basics for learning to shift manually. Better than learning on a $25+K vehicle and breaking the transmission.
@ I’ll have to take your word on that. I have been wanting to learn how to drive stick. But even used vehicles are expensive and almost no one in my family drives a stick. I do have paddle-shifters on my car. I know it’s not the same but it’s the closest I have to practice on.
Don’t be afraid to learn on any car. They can take it. The gears may grind a bit…but sounds worse than it is. Like they say, “grind it til’ ya find it!”
@ I appreciate that. Yeah soon as I get some money together I’d like to get myself a little project car/truck and fix’er up. It’s definitely gonna have a stick “modern anti-theft device”.
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The reason its so popular rn is because of Ed March and his UA-cam series driving it across Moab his channel is called C90 Adventures.
💯 agree. Man is a legend in the mini jeep world!
Needs a snow plow
Too small. Just a gokart
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When I was an 8 year old my 18 year old brother gave me a Honda sl70 motorcycle. I lived on that bike. I would go into the everglades for 40 miles and no one knew were I was as long as I made it home for dinner. South Florida was a great place to grow up.
Thanks Bro!
Man thats the way to grow up. Once you taste freedom you never go back. Thanks for sharing that brother. 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Those were the best. Nothing was more fun.
I had a Honda 50 3 speed after my minibike. Then jumped into 175?yamaha Enduro.
When I was 10 I was making Schwinn Stingrays into choppers with grocery cart framing. About ‘67-‘68
I was born in Homestead 1958
What a time to grow up. And your music was phenomenal!
You're not kidding. i would have loved having this as a kid. Im 51 and my lord, the adventures my friends and I could of had.
You and me both!!!
My folks had something a bit similar to this when i was a kid. It had four tires and a steering wheel but only sat one person. It had an air-cooled Briggs & Stratton around 8 horsepower. They would let me drive it around the yard for an hour or so once a week, unless it was winter. It had some belt driven contraption bolted to the underside. It was kinda fun. When I was done riding it the grass would be shorter.
@Chris-Rife I remember the odyssey! And the Banshee. Both were way ahead of their time. And I hear ya. We came up without having this kind of stuff. Friends did which was cool. May be why I love gear so much now. Blessed to be able to test and tinker with different machines.
All these chinese made toys are disposable. If you need to do real repairs you are gonna have a bad adventure.
Heck Im 65 and want one now
A you tuber back 2014, Ed March of C-90 Adventures drove one a 1000 miles from northern Utah to MOAB. Fun video series to watch.
So fun to watch!!! He was insane to take it that far!!! Lol. Thanks for watching!
Didn’t realize it was a 1000 miles from northern Utah to Moab?
@@ryanhernandez2414 it’s not, but if you watch his videos it’s never a direct path, a lot of side adventures
@@ryanhernandez2414he took it offroad
You can't take this thing on a highway if that's not obvious enough...
@@HawkEM2the UA-cam videos are on c90adventures with Ed March and were published 1 year ago according to c90adventures website
Hopefully that’ll help
God, I'm so old; when I was a kid we had an actual Willys jeep for a farm truck! :-) I couldn't quit grinning while watching this video! Very cool. :-)
Man, thank you for taking the time to write this to me. Knowing it made you smile made my day. Seriously. Appreciate you. 👊🏼
Yes! No brakes. Drove it in the field to haul rocks to the creek. What a machine!
I have a 55 willys jeep truck with overdrive. Looking to sell if you're interested. Has been modernized with 12v system, 4 disc brakes and a 13 ton winch
@@Oncewaslostbutnowimsavedyou have a 26000 pound winch on a 2000 pound winch?
@General_Eisenhower1945 sorry, 13,000ibs
Bought one for my grandkids this last Christmas….Awesome machine,not a slouch….Teaches them every about a vehicle and driving….Good investment and they love it.
Brent, you are an awesome grandad. Well done my friend. YOU are the reason most of my friends are my senior. Wisdom above hustle. That purchase will pay dividends well into the future. Thanks for watching!
@@JoeTheFarmer Lmao!!!!….Well said my friend,your reply made my day….Thank you brother….So much
Dude 9 year old me would've been totally obsessed with this thing! Where were these when I was a kid?!
100% correct. Same here man...but the 44 year old me has fun with it!!! Lol
@@JoeTheFarmeri want one and I'm 39 😂
I like the idea of the buggy being a educational tool. Poppa teachin your kids right about maintenance responsibilities and engineering at once. Respect.
100% agree. It's not intimidation and smaller hands can get in there to do the work. I plan to use this as a way to teach my son AND daughters how machines work. Life skills!!! Thanks for watching!
and manual transmissions!!
I think so.
I got a go-cart when I was 8, rebuilt my first small engine when I was 12. Used that engine, a push mower, for my first grass cutting job.
We had gocarts, minibikes, and really cool small motorcycles when I was a kid in the late 60s. I rode a Chris cycle right down the road and cops never stopped me as long as I wore a helmet and rode like I had some sense. People were a lot more chill back then. I never thought cops hated kids.
John that was the time to grow up man. I am jealous... These days raising kids seems like you have to put them in bubble wrap. We're trying to raise kids to be adventurous and tough, not scared of their shadow. Appreciate you watching!
I don’t know where you lived, but in Cleveland in the 50’s the cops constantly harassed us on mini bikes and homemade go carts.
@@rtfabian I lived in south East Dallas county in Texas. Cops never harassed me at all. The only time I ever got stopped was once when I was riding without a helmet. He asked if I had a helmet at home, I said yes sir, he said go get it! I never rode without a helmet again, and I never got stopped again. I was 12 through 15 at the time.
@johnpapa8681 thats awesome the cops let you be a kid. Be safe, but have fun!
@rtfabian not cool.
Picked up one yesterday at the local TS. Bought it for the kids and grandkids. (And Me) im 49 and love this little jeep!
That are so much fun! You are an awesome Dad/Granddad. Memories are priceless
What do they cost?
@slalomking the channel FORGOT TO SAY THIS...but around 2,000.00.
We have one on our farm for our kids. They love it and have learned great vehicle handling skills. I recommend frequently check hardware these regularly and using lock tight as they have issues with hardware coming off. Also they come way over inflated so getting the tire psi down to single digits helps the ride tremendously. Ours was so loud when we got it, then I noticed the chain tensioner was rubbing the chain on the frame by creating too much tension. It has two springs, so I removed one siring and problem solved. So I would definitely check that out. It’s been great other than that stuff. My 3 kids rip around and I have used it to drive my 4 year old on trails while her older brothers were riding their dirt bikes. My wife and I fit on it fine too for cruising into town.
Great info. Thanks for sharing
Do you know if it can be road registered (such as a golf cart)? I think that can be done with the Mahindra roxor in some places.
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@@zchris87v80 not that I know of. But some sxs’s are able to be registered in certain states but it varies based on where you are located. Too speed is only around 30mph so I definitely would t want to drive this on the road. But that being said, we live in a rural area so we use it on ORV routes, dirt roads and two tracks all over the place.
I know I shouldn't ask but we're all wondering how much does it cost.
@@theyareourbread around $2,500
We had cool stuff when I was a kid in the fifties. We had a Model A with body off and a wooden bench seat and small pickup-style box and buick wheel rims. We tore around the farm and particularly enjoyed pulling up to a meadow muffin with rear tire and spinning the tire through it.
Sir, I believe you grew up in one of the best eras. That sounds like a blast!!! Sure wish I had a pic of that Model A. Better yet, the ability to take it for a ride! Appreciate you watching.
Back in the day you would take a cutting touch to an old 40 or 50s car and turn it into what we called a duddle bug. They were great on those old logging roads of northern MN hunting grouse.
Those we're the days my friend, thought they would never end...
That sounds amazing.
We had an old gas tractor. My dad took the seat out of back of an International Scout and welded it on the tractor facing backwards behind the tractor drivers seat. That was our "ATV" back then. For us kids it was our pipe trailer tractor, bail trailer tractor, go check the sprinkler lines tractor, get around the farm tractor.
We had a couple spots where the path crossed a small stream. Used to take visitor kids out then stop in the middle and dump the clutch to buck them into the creek. Every once in awhile my dad would catch me or my brother out somewhere making the tractor do wheelies. They weren't anything to write home about but it would pull the front end off the ground.
I had a small pedal version in 1951. Going downhill was a steep learning curve.. the pedals would speed up mashing your feet. I was quite independent in my little Jeep, often cruising around the block. I was by far the coolest 3-4 yo in town! 😆
when i was young my toy was a lawntractor with no mower deck. used to ride it all the time. when i hit 12 my dad decided i was ready,and did a pully swap. became waaay more fun. why are the mini jeeps so popular? its a fricken mini jeep! thanks for sharing the vid.
Epic post. And you are 100% right. Thanks for sharing!
when my brother & I were 7 & 9 yrs. old our parents bought us a honda 50 and a dune cat w/a 5hp briggs & stratton. we drove that dune cat until the wheels fell off. sold the 50 and upgraded to a yz80 a few yrs later. that jeep looks amazing!
Man I am so jealous!!! Would have loved to have had those machines (and a brother really). May be why I am addicted to horse power now! Lol
Honda 50 is worth serious money now, I had 1 when I was young and rode the crap out of it , I bought my son a yz80 and that bike was amazing especially for a 2 stroke , my she could sing at full throttle
@@freespeech4023 - our YZ80 was used & from I think 75 or 76. I hopped on one about 25yrs later and couldn't believe how much they had changed! mono shock, twice as tall and way more power!
@@donoimdono2702 we had the old yz and then a newer 1 , the newer 1 was so crispy , but the old 1 had amazing power , same as the old cr 250 , I also had a newer cr250 and that was amazing , , don't forget the old lt50 quad and the wee pw50 , we still have the 2 of them , the little pw50 is an amazing wee bike
For my grandkiddos , I take old riding mowers , remove the deck , add some bright L.E.D. lights , maybe paint them up or add cool sticker logos , flames etc. decrease pulley drive diameters , & they have a blast with them !! 😉👍🏻
Thats awesome Waylon! Will you send me some pics? Would love to see them!
@@JoeTheFarmer 😊👍🏻
Ya no one knows how to do their own thing anymore. They want to buy junk from a big box store and everyone is pitching you a product on UA-cam to get money because they don't want to work.
Waylon, add a little extra weight to the rear and let 'em ride some wheelies with a hydrostat. On my old MTD I loved nothing more than rocking back on the top of the seat and riding a wheelie across the yard when the neighbor kids would try wheelies on their bicycles.
I grew up riding a riding lawn mower my grandfather built. I would take that thing up hills over humps and almost flipped it a few times. Had a blast
There was a great series on YT where a British guy came to the US and bought one of these. He drove it off road 1000 miles to Moab Utah in the winter.
I saw that!!! Guy was nuts! But such a cool video series. Thanks for watching!
That was such a great series! He just giggled his away across the country 😂
@@JoeTheFarmer
And the fuel tank on the back of his jeep was only decorative, so I immediately wondered if yours is as well.
@brinta2868 I wouldn’t use it, but others have told me they use it. 🤷🏻♂️
"It looks like a remote control toy"... you.. just gave me an epic idea.
Do it!
Gladly! Now to find a sponsor to send me a mini Jeep 😅@@JoeTheFarmer
Where you located?!? Lets do it!
Can also drop a Duramax in it!
hah be a sweet collab! I'm far though, up in New England. @@JoeTheFarmer
Considering the toys I had when I was growing up in the 80's and early 90's, this was a no-brainer for my son. I'm teaching him how to drive and responsibilities of vehicle ownership at 10yo.
It's a far cry from the dirt bikes, quads, front end loaders, and dune buggy I messed with back in the day but he's still young. And it's great father-son time!
You nailed it brother. You are making memories that will last a lifetime!!! Great job Dad!!!
I just found your channel. I couldn't pay attention to the mini jeep because I was looking at that beautiful piece of property. It reminds me of central Kentucky or Tennessee with those hills in the background. I miss living on our farm so bad I can hardly stand it.
Thank you for the compliment! The farm is a stunning place. Have marreid friends here, celebrated milestones and we have let others do photoshoots for holidays. It really is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Love sharing it with others (yourself included!). We're in Middle Tennesse....good guess. Thanks for watching!
Mine is registered and completely legal on the road.
That's amazing!!! Would love to see one on the road! Thanks for watching!
That's a far cry from the downhill racers we built as kids out of scrap lumber and old lawn mower wheels! Very cool machine!
No kidding! Like I said before; wish we had all these toys when I was a kid! Lol.
We did that too!! Our favorite was to use the front half of a BIG WHEEL and a piece of plywood with lawnmower tires. My Dad built me and my brother a really cool coaster. All the neighbor kid were major Jealous.
Did you have a Dead Man's Hill?
Didn’t everyone?
@@thedevilsadvocate5210 Ours was Murder Hill.🤘😈🤘
The fact that it has a spare tire makes it a must have.
I recall when pocket bike motorcycles (mini superbikes) were all the rage until people realized they couldn't be ridden on public roads. At least the mini Jeeps can be used offroad.
Man I will be honest; these "mini" machines are an absolute blast! Especially when people come visit the farm... They just smile from ear to ear riding around on them. They are not intimidating but have the power for some fun. Love it man... Thanks for watching brother!
A friend of mine used to build and sell 3/4 scale choppers with up to a 250cc engine. They were a blast to ride around on. You could usually get away with driving them around Tampa with the police looking twice. Not that Tampa is a safe place to ride any motorcycle these days
Those jeeps look fun and, hopefully, more affordable than an actual jeep
The hood was full of those flea market mini choppers and pit bikes. They did not care if it was illegal. Kids be Cruising at all hours.
Yeah, no. Those pocket bikes feature prominently in the ATV on the roads mob scenes still.
Its funny the laws are not enforced around me.
I had so many issues with mine from not wanting to start, to having absolutely no power in 3rd gear, but while it was running it was fun, I returned it.
Sorry you had a bad experience. Hope this one doesn't have a problem! Will keep y'all posted! Thanks for watching!
Now a days one practically needs to pull the things apart first to see just what the thing is made of. Look for trouble areas and the like
Look at all that land and space to move around, you're living the dream!
To God Give the Glory my friend. Very grateful. Thanks for watching!
Man that looks like a lot of fun. I have two granddaughters would love them lol. Don’t think their dad would be on board but what are Papaws for lol. Great review, Joe. Thanks for sharing. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!!
I bet they would love it!!! When the kids first saw it they bickered over who got to drive it first. I won! 🤣. Merry Christmas and. Blessed New Year to you as well my friend.
A Friend in Oklahoma bought one for his 7 yr old girl and She loves it. My grandson is short of 2 yrs old and he will be getting one in a few years.
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing. My daughter starts driving this year and her experience with all these machines makes me feel better about it. Still a little freaked out! But, she is used to driving all over the farm.
What a cool little jeep. I had no idea TS had something like this. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
There is video of some English guy in Utah who drove his on a 1000-mile trip mostly cross country or on back roads. He was driving to Moab I believe. Camping in national forests etc. He had several breakdowns and I believe it took him over a year. Check it out. He also did some international travel on a 90cc motorcycle. Fun to watch.
I saw that!!! That man is nuts. Lol. The jeep is a blast but I have no plans to take it cross country! 🤣💪🏼
Ed March C90adventures
He also made a movie called Malaysia to UK. Very interesting, travels through Iran.
The camera work is amazing. Truly a ton of work. He’s a pro and the video shows it
Honda 125 cub motor
Omg my power wheel jeep just grew up😮
🤣🤣🤣. Dude that is EXACTLY what its like!! Amazing.
I think you need more power. This more for fun and isn’t built to tow. Even a golf cart would probably serve your needs.
I bought a Coolster mini jeep when my granddaughter outgrew the Power Wheels. These are the perfect next step in size, and I can ride with her while she gets used to the controls.
@thomabb thats awesome; and I bet she loves that time with you. You’re s good one. 👊🏼
Wow you're slow these have existed since at least 2002 is when I first saw one
I’ve seen these on sale for $1,700 but they are normally around $2,500 for anyone curious. It’s pretty much a really cool “toy” and go to point a and b. Not too much utility in it. I could see me son having fun in it when he turns like 10+. Rather get this over those plastic battery ones for $200-$600.
But if you’re just doing light gardening work about your house, this is a good option over spending $11k on a Kubota or similar. Big differences there, but also $9k between them.
4 wheel drive?
I don't see a trailer hitch...
What Kabota model you referring to? Thanks!
Thanks. This channel was very negligent not to cover PRICE. OMG....WAKE UP ELMER!!
If only there was a way to find the price online…
When I was 10 my uncle had a 48 willis cj2a and my cousin and I cleaned the points and fired it up and somehow managed to not kill ourselves rambling through the woods
🤣🤣🤣. Man an old Willis would be amazing. Rides like a brick but will last forever!!!
I had one about 20 years ago, and my friends called it a go-cart for grown-ups. Definitely road like a brick. I had so much travel in steering that every part of driving on the road was a
challenge. I sold it to a friend who still has it!
@jessedevilbiss8436 🤣🤣🤣. Would still like to have one!
Wiĺlys jeeps have a rollbar, at least my dad's had the bar. Good thing because it flipped over on the trail while deer hunting. Prevents broken necks, etc.
Nobody had a willis. Many had a Willys.
Congrats on your first 1 million view video JTF!!! Nice!!
Thanks buddy!
As cool as that little Jeep is, I admire your property more! Nice layout and very well kept! Cheers!
Thank you for your kind words. It's a labor of love for sure. Thanks for Watching!
@@JoeTheFarmer lil slice of heaven !!
Amen.
Reminds me of the old Doodlebug tractors that were homemade out of old model T's. The last one I had was made out of a 1928 Ford Model AA truck. Cut the frame down to size, a wooden seat, and a little wooden truck bed in the back to haul hay or whatever. These were made during the depression and especially during WW2 when a farmer couldn't buy a tractor. However, my Doodlebug wasn't really a tractor but more like a 1928 UTV side by side.
That's the second Doodlebug reference I have heard! I would love to see a picture of one of those. Those that lived during that generation were the best generation. It's amazing to things the WW2 generation had to live with. Thank you for sharing and watching!
@@JoeTheFarmer -- There's lots of Doodlebug tractor videos on UA-cam. They range in different sizes and configurations based upon the builders needs. I've ran across many original old ones over the years and no two are alike. Usually they are well built by the farmer. They really knew their stuff!! I've seen them with tractor tires, truck tires, dual transmissions, winches, truck beds, hydraulics, etc. Lots of fun!!
I will absolutely check that out! I love machines and this has me really interested!
@@JoeTheFarmer -- I forgot to mention that during the depression Sears came out with a kit to convert a Model T into a Doodlebug tractor. They're a rare find today, I think because a farmer or rancher simply built their own out of the old Model T sitting out in the field behind the barn, LOL. Also, there are Doodlebug clubs in the Midwest, at least there used to be. I've thought about building another one sometime in the near future.
Do you have a video of a tour of the farm? Looks like a beautiful place
Thank you! All the videos show the farm buddy. People watch for the farm; not me. I am smart enough to know that! Lol. Thanks for watching!
@@JoeTheFarmer loll maybe some people do watch for you. You gave good advice on getting the kids used to mechanics early on in life. I think that's beneficial. I just found your channel today through this video. I meant like a an entire video dedicated to your farm/homestead. I saw glimpses in this video, hence why I became intrigued. You're living the dream buddy
Thank you my friend. Living the dream indeed. God is good.
I am more amazed of the upkeep of those properties ...gorgeous landscaping! Can't imagine the time input/
Thanks for noticing! The right machine makes the job easy. Appreciate you watching.
Damn nice property!
Thanks Joe! We sure love it. 💪🏼
That was my first thought. You have a beautiful place there, and the way you take care of it shows that you enjoy it.
Thank you. We absolutely love it. And taking care of it is a privilege. Labor of love!
@@JoeTheFarmerI'm loving that little log cabin building right behind you in most of the video. That's the size and design I want on my hunting property. I may use your video to show my general contractor just so he can have a rough idea of what Im wanting. Thanks for making a great and fun video
@SnakeBitBob1982 i appreciate you watching! If you need pics or dimensions reach out to me and I am happy to provide them. That cabin is fully restored and from the 1700’s. Standing history! Thanks for watching brother.
Great video review! My son loves to play with the one on display at our local Tractor Supply.
They are a hoot for sure. We are still enjoying it!
@@JoeTheFarmer if I only had a bigger yard, after watching your video it really peaked my interest in buying one. Keep up the great work!
@PC_Phil thank you sir! Appreciate you watching!
There's a guy who rode one of these 1000 miles to moab across all sorts of terrain it's great.
Was such a cool video! I couldn't do that. Lol... Thanks for watching!
Off topic, but the area you chose to set roots up in is beautiful.
Thank you for your kind words! We love our home. Labor of love. Thanks for watching!
That would be a Doodlebug. I have one. The kids grew up with it. Fun times :)
Please send me a pic of it!!! jtfphotoshare@gmail.com
In 1970's Jacksonville, Florida the local bully had a mini jeep go cart with a lawn mower engine. Not as sophisticated but we did have them back when.
Thats awesome! Wish I had a pic!
So I thought I'd go find a pic for you because I'm pretty sure Zippy's dad didn't make the thing and I found this much more like yours thing from 1960. It's a youtube video titled "Restoration Mini Jeep Willys with engine 150cc" which I didn't know existed. I guess mini jeeps have been a thing since real war jeeps were.@@JoeTheFarmer
The bully's jeep was apparently a Roof Palamino lawn mower jeep without the cutting attachment. UA-cam has a video of a bunch of them titled "Super AMAZING Mini Jeep Show!" Also, see comment below this where I found a 1960 mini jeep being restored that had 3 speeds and reverse too : ).@@JoeTheFarmer
@CaptApple awesome! Will check it out!
It need duals😅
Dude! That is freaking exciting!! I cannot believe i havent heard of these. That looks freaking awesome and i could see it being really handy too!!
They are so fun man! Basically a go kart...but way cooler.
Cool for running around the RV parks and the pits.
Absolutely. Its perfect for that. Thanks for watching!
$2,499
Thanks for providing what this video left out
Great video we need more men that understand the things you talked about regarding the kids and awesome way to teach them how engines function. Cool toy too looks awesome.
Thank you brother. 👍🏼👊🏼
when i was 12 took an old lawnmower and made a sort of go cart with grandad..was a craftsman lawn tractor that we stripped off the hood and widened it then put a 12 hp motor onbit and finally added a seat wasnt as fast but it could pull well. actually pulled several VW bugs out of snowbanks with it...had tire chains and a snow plow too for it made some winter cash plowing drives and sidewalks ...used it 3 years winter a n d summer then picked up a old farmall a and used that.. wasnt as much gun in summer but dar better in the winter...
Man thats a cool story. And probably an even better memory. Thanks for sharing Charles. Your grandfather was a good one.
@@JoeTheFarmer he was born in 1867 passed in 1967 at 99.. 1962 I was 12... now 73 and have many memories of him and grandmother...bot lived to be 99...grandma was half Comanche taught me many things as did grandad..
God Bless you my friend. You still have a lot of fuel in the tank; but that sounds like a life well lived. More to go too. What a Blessing.
I am surprised our government allows this to be sold in the US... Looks like a cool little and FUN machine.
no comment! 😂
Yeah, Start a new regulatory agency, hire hundreds of more government employees. They do everything so well, LOL .I'm with you; surprised they allowed citizens to make their own decisions on whether this is good for themselves.
If they didn't allow it somebody would build one anyway. I know I would
Why would they not allow it?
I mean its just a golf cart why wouldn't they let it be sold
I saw these things on Pinterest a few years ago. They were offering them for $39. I couldn't pass that up. I sent them my money. I told some guys at work and ordered one for a co-worker. Never heard ANYTHING from the company. I couldn't find the website after that and lost my money. Cool Jeep! Now they're selling for $2500. I still want the ones I paid for.
Sorry you got scammed brother. But for $39 I would buy every one they have! They are a blast.
Price is $2499
Yessir!
Way too much ,should be about $600 and put about a 12 hp briggs stratton engine in it
Yeah I'm out. I'm going to buy a used shifter kart for $1000. WAY more fun.
@williamdavidbristow6630 ok
A roll bar would be a good idea.
Agreed. Would also look cool!
Cool video , I was wondering about those Mini Jeeps , now I see it would be FUN
They are fun! Kids love it; especially learning to shift!!!
What a nice place you have ! You have done well in life, congratulations young man.
Thank you Sir. Hard work and God's grace are a great combination.
"why didn't they have stuff like this when I was a kid" my friend you still are if you feel like it
You are 100% right. Thank you for that. I try to live each day as a gift. Never had the means to play with machines like this as a kid; but with God’s grace I can do it now! Appreciate you watching!!!
Great video. Excellent point about using it to teach kids vehicle maintenance. Beautiful property also.
Thank you!!! Appreciate you brother.
Awesome thanks buddy…
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Ed March drove something similar about 1000 miles across Utah. Fun series of videos to watch on UA-cam (C90 Adventures).
Amazing video! Really enjoyed watching him take that trip. Though I think he was miserable! Lol
Thanks for the demonstration and showing the Tiny Jeep … I was considering one, now I think I will stick to my Golf Cart …
Thanks for watching!
I think a roll bar might be a good idea for kids. Especially if you mount some cool spotlights on it.
Can’t disagree.
I'm thinking roll bar because you have seat belts. Tractor rules no roll bar, no seatbelt. Roll bar seatbelts.
This video is going to damage my wallet. 🤣 I need one now, five minutes ago I didn't know I did.
I know the feeling. UA-cam is why I am broke. Lol... Tell your wallet I apologize; but it's a blast!!!
😂
Yep....me too😂
Absolutely beautiful property you have sir
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Agreed! Very nicely kept!
Thank you for noticing! Labor of love.
There's a couple of these at the tsc where I'm at. All the fasteners are already rusted up really bad. The gauges are rusted up as well. The steering wheel is about a mile away from steering at a comfortable reach. I leaned back on the seat and it bowed so far back, I thought I broke it.
Sounds like they just left it out to rot. Good news is you can wheel and deal with them on something that has been sitting. But, I keep my equipment out of the weather for a reason. Its a great little rig, but won’t last long sitting in the sun and rain
@JoeTheFarmer For $2699, I would hope it was built better tbh. Stainless bolts and nuts for instance. That's a lot of money for something so tiny.
Looks like a lot of fun Joe, I bet the kids are loving it. The most important question; Can it haul a deer out of the woods? 😆🦌🦃 Not sure if it has any kind of trailer hitch, even like the small ones on riding mowers.
No trailer hitch but would be cool if it did have one. It’s a blast for sure; the kids love it!!!
What's the 0-60mph. time on that Bad Boy? 😁
2.3 seconds with the "go baby go" button! Lol... Thanks for watching!
Beautiful well taken care of property you have
Thank you Ryan!
As a grown man I couldn't be trusted to be responsible with something like that. As a kid there would have been no chance. They're very cool though.
you are in good company my friend, I will likely end up putting it in the pond! Lol
Cool..i want one.
At 60 years young i could putt around our 1 horse town...
$2.5K isn't a bad price for a fun toy..😉
I think everyone needs one! They’re a blast!!!
Depending on the exact specs, this might qualify as a "neighborhood vehicle". Looks like it would be considerably more fun than you average golf cart!
@@cpl366LSV in some areas. Low Speed Vehicle.
Beautiful property
Thank you Greg!!
All it needs is a mower deck though I suppose you can just use a pull behind mower deck.. I love it..
Lots of votes for a mower deck! I need to figure that out!!!
I’ve worked at tractor supply for a couple years now
When we got these bad boys in they went like hot cakes
The store members loved getting a chance to move these guys to and from their display spot and storage
Thanks for your post Joshua! I have heard they are selling like crazy. And moving them around would be a blast. They are fun little machines!
I'm glad you reviewed it I was looking for one for my granddaughter now my questions are answered
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching
I want one cause I'm 64 never to drive cars cause i don't have license to cause iam slow but i want one blue one to my favorite colors.
Kool! And a useful tool, too. Needs a trailer hitch and a top. I was going to buy one for my partner to get around our RV park, but she died before I order it. I was going to convert it to electric.
Shifting(?) with a world rapidly moving away from that involvement with automatics an EVs.
Beautiful area. Where is it?
Thanks for watching; and so sorry for your loss my friend. We are in Middle TN. I agree with the trailer hitch. I gave them that feedback!
The idea of wearing a seatbelt in that vehicle kind of freaks me out. I feel like I’d rather be able to jump out.
I don't disagree. Thanks for watching!
It needs beefing up all around. Then a roll cage. Also, id make it a 1 seater with the steering in the middle.
Corporate lawyers probably demanded the seat belts.
I agree with you 😂
What a goofy little thing! I love it!
Its a blast!
I love my tiny jeep... I'm so happy UA-cam showed me your video! I went and bought one 2 days after seeing it. ❤😅 my Australian shepherds love it too!
That is awesome! Glad you are enjoying it! It really is a blast. BUT, I have a surprise coming in a video I'll post soon. It's a BIGGER mini jeep!
Power Wheels for adults
I could not drive it without putting an army helmet on.
Only if it's silver!!! Lol. Thanks for watching!
wow this looks like so much fun, great video.
Thanks for watching!
@@JoeTheFarmer you're welcome.
Chinese death machine. Looks like fun.
Lol; it IS fun!
Jesus loves you!
Amen. And he loves you too. 👍🏼
We need to ban regular road vehicles and make everyone drive these. Imagine how much fun the world would be!
We would definitely take ourselves less seriously! Would be great!!! Thanks for Watching!
This has to be a joke
Hell just going to work
It's a good price too. 😂😂
Unless you have to go visit Grammy across the country.
Not so much fun
That looks fun. I want to fish that juicy pond. Great Vid!! 👍
Let red bearded get a hold of it. Turn it into a ground pound demon
They are fun, but they are junk. The spare and jerry can weight started breaking the back of ours off, among other issues. 6 months in the gear indicator quit, the first week the steering separated at speed. If you buy one you have to tear them all apart and locktite everything. For me it isn't a big deal as I can fix it all, but for the folks that aren't I can see it being a nightmare.
Did you warranty any of it? I can see how things will rattle for sure; but thats any gokart. Are you still riding it?
@@JoeTheFarmer We still do use it, but not a ton. My kids don't have much interest in it sadly. Ours was Icebear branded. We got it in 2018. I bought it from a local motorsports dealer because they claimed to go through them and do all the prep to make them better. When I hauled it back to show the dealer after it rolled when the steering separated 5 days after Christmas when my kids got it they said "It's Chinese, good luck" and "we said stuff loosens"
I fully understand equipment, and rattles etc, but the steering should not have completely separated after maybe 1.5 hours of riding. I have a Streaker go-kart that was my original one in the 90's, and it has 1000+ hours on it and never had the stuff loosen up like this one.
Everyone tells me to blame the dealer, or I should have assembled it myself. My experience has been that none of the bolts at all were properly tightened, or locktited to the point it was dangerous. I eventually tore it down and checked everything.
@jeepfreak81 I hear ya man. I think the hard thing about machines now is that they all need a thorough inspection and setup when they get home. I am yet to find a machine with grease zerks that gets greased when it leaves the dealer. I’ve dug through it and it appears really well built/assembled. Massimo has an assembly facility in TX and they have it dialed in man. Do a great job with prep. But still, always keep an eye on bolts loosening. Appreciate you sharing your experience brother!!!
Good to know i can get one dirt cheap used.
That is SO COOL! I've seen what looks like Golf Carts on neighborhood roads - street legal with car tag > SO > is it possible that little Jeep can get a car tag or nope?
It is cool!!! And I would say yes! But it's state specific. Thanks for watching!
“Why didn’t we have such a thing when I was a kid”? We did, it was a CJ7. I miss mine today.
I had an 83 CJ7 Golden Eagle. Biggest pile of junk and I miss it often.
@@JoeTheFarmer I had an 85 that I drove it right off the showroom floor. I got home and my wife took one look at it, her face fell and she said, “why did you buy that thing”? 3 days later she took it shopping and came back home smiling. “That is so much fun to drive”.
I love this story... Proof that sometimes a purchase is to do nothing more than bring you joy.
I saw one of these for the first time in a Blain’s Farm and Fleet. Seem pretty cool.
I have to say that I really don’t think they need to be shifted this hard do they? You were really getting after it.
Lol, they don’t. It just needed to break in and it sounded worse on video than it was. But hey, at least we know jt can take it. Ha! Thanks for watching!
Such a great review I really appreciate how thorough it is !!
Thanks for watching!
Just totally random that I came across this video. Noticed you're in Nolensville. That's where I grew up. It's blown up out there since I was a kid.
We are close to there. Closest city to us. It has blown up for sure!!! The feed mill is still rocking! Lol
Very cool Joe…especially when I see vehicles like that running 20K. Those people are NUTS!!
Only $2,499!!! And yes, totally nuts.
Beautiful property! What is the max speed those get up to on level ground?
Thank you so much! Probably 35 mph tops. Depending on who is riding. Appreciate you watching!!!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching!
Seen the green one at Murdocks Kalispell mt. Looked fun as heck.
Super fun man. Take it for a test drive!
i work at a powerspots delership and ended up working on one of these, and ill admit…. other than the suspension and the thin seat. things pretty cool, and fast/roomy even for my full grown size.
figured i would add as a warning, what i had to do to it was a frame swap. the frames on these things are pretty weak. frame had broke once and got welded back. then it broke in another location, so they brought it to us and i had to swap it out with a new frame. wasnt the cheapest repair.
@JDreynolds12 thanks for sharing this. Helps the community brother. 💪🏼👊🏼
Ohmygosh, if I got one of these, I could finally learn how to work on an automobile engine without feeling intimidated by its size. I can definitely see why these are so popular.
Their mini bikes are a blast too! My dogs will run with me for miles and not even know they are running.
Haven't tried one yet!
I was actually just thinking what he said in the video. What a great way to get the basics for learning to shift manually. Better than learning on a $25+K vehicle and breaking the transmission.
Totally agree. Its a great learning tool. And fun!
@ I’ll have to take your word on that. I have been wanting to learn how to drive stick. But even used vehicles are expensive and almost no one in my family drives a stick. I do have paddle-shifters on my car. I know it’s not the same but it’s the closest I have to practice on.
Don’t be afraid to learn on any car. They can take it. The gears may grind a bit…but sounds worse than it is. Like they say, “grind it til’ ya find it!”
@ I appreciate that. Yeah soon as I get some money together I’d like to get myself a little project car/truck and fix’er up. It’s definitely gonna have a stick “modern anti-theft device”.
I have an extra one id like to put a bigger motor in any ideas for a swap?
Not my specialty but the current motor appears to be a honda clone. So a larger predator from Harbor Freight may swap well.