engine was built in 1966. Same year I was born.58 years ago.

@22:24 - I have decent finger nails but I go for the pinch and twist with the fingers to open small ziplock bags.

Wooohaaa ... that "new" engine fitting like it does ... that's what I call "being lucky" !!! Sust a pity that you won't be able to use that real "vario". Excellent job, sir.

You look like a "Shriner" ... can't wait to see how the glass polishes up. "Heat Shield" can help on the muffler ... "Red Adair" stuff.

Another great video! That's an awesome go cart

I feel like I'm watching the junior equivalent of an LS swap to a real Corvair Monza.

Mustie1, are you going to finish the Vw dune buggy go cart?

1:02:55 - I wonder if those springs on the front bolts of the engine's base plate aren't the chain adjusters. Just think about it: you unscrew the bolts, the springs make the plate tilt back by rotating it on those rear bearings and the chain gets tensioned while the springs' tension keep the plate tight to the screws. This way you don't have to move the engine back and forth on the plate's slots, making it easier to center it with the hole. 🙂

Are the two springs to tilt up for chain tensioning ¿.

Exhaust: twin pipes coming out the rear on bottom

I enjoyed that 1 mustie1 thanks for sharing i carnt wait for part 2 your videos rock see you in your next 1.

they are called cowls,,,not fenders,,,

The go cart my Dad built for me is very similar to this. We tried engines : 21/2 hp 2 cycle (nope) 21/2 hp 4cyc Briggs (nope) settled on a 51/2 hp Briggs. We put the brake on the other side of the live axle. Dad built rack and pinion steering. If I can find your email I’ll send you a couple of pictures.

engine swaps are just one modification after another. each one with its own compromise. their sum if looked at in total is rarely worth it, especially for this project. i'd just fix or find a suitable substitute for the original engine.

You might need a stick of butter to get in when you're done;)

I think it would look cool with a twin straight pipe

GO VINTAGE with a flathead. Maybe hone the cylinder on the old 3.5 HP Tecumseh and refresh the valves but I think the diaphragm carb is the main issue

Hey Mustie - when you try to remove the rubber diaphragm from pump, start away from the bolt holes. Where the bolt holes are is the tightest that gasket would be, and the hardest to remove.

Loosen the springs in front and it should lift the front of the engine and tighten the chain..

Why does everyone want to ruin an old classic Just my thoughts

The brackets on the sides are for a canopy. Some also had a box on the back and there was even a pick-up version.

Frame swap it with a 08 and up Crown Vic. Just look at all of the upgrades you get.

I vote for the exhaust under. I’d also carve a little off the intake. …..just sayin’.

Cut the flange from the muffler, run it down into duals out the back, and no muffler. Great work

Always enjoy Musties shows on Sunday. Watching from Aransas Pass Tx.

Wife has a 66 LTD, Has the same dent in the trunk. Backed into a telephone pole.

I am dying and they will fiindmy phone playing mustie1😊

Exhaust on the bottom for the win! That would be a fun go-cart to have. Good job talking the guy into letting you keep it complete.

Leaking head gasket means no compression and no compression means no power. No power reduces vehicle payload or performance. But, you know that!

Heck with a 5 hp, put a V8 on it. 😮

who else thinks this should go to Matts offroad recovery , hes a huge corvair nut even got a offroad recovery version build.

Ralph Nader was the guy that killed the corvair.

1:13:34 Arn't we all ;-)

I,d go with vintage motor.

Dam that looks like a fun time fer sure

I really don't understand why you don't replace the head gasket, torque the head bolts, clean up the valves and seats and do a compression test. You reused a head gasket and can see smoke escaping and then wondering why the engine won't run correctly. You are giving up WAY too fast for the old engine, at least going by what is shown in the video at least at the 54:00 mark.

Protect that fiberglass or have a land boat fire but i like the big engine

Just keep it original everything will fit.

new engine looks perfect with the style. If bothered by the new look of the engine I would just weather the gastank and air intake or swap out with something old.

HF swap

"Did not run when parked" - love it! :)

I would switch the back wheels to the front since they don't have a lot of tread left on those back tires. cheers see ya on the next one Darren.

100% Fkn awesome looking go-cart this is.. Gonna go like shit off a shovel

Straight pipe it out the tail lights … 👍👍

How is everyone gettting in touch with Mustie? I have an outboard I would love to see him, work his magic on

Muskie if you have to reuse a head gasket you can use copper paint to help it seal

Hey, it ran when new. Probably anyway.

Always leave them wanting more....

Thanks for the shop time Mustie1! Awesome project, glad to see the pieces stay together. Also to see you fit in the cockpit, that means a road/track test to come!

That engine fits like a 455 in a Buick Ventura