We Found A Go Kart With a Bizarre Secret

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Should we keep this thing around and make it fast? Or sell it and move on to the next thing?

[@brycedorey360]

Deff need to make it fast and make the air ram and exhaust function

[@technicholy1299]

make it fast. street bike engine. keep it low and on road. it already looks like an altered drag car.

[@jordanhorst6]

keep 🤟🏻

[@mandrakejake]

Probably best to give it a Viking funeral, it's a death trap

[@bradbechlyb9273]

loved watching the 2 of you trying to figure it out.

[@SoSlo2]

I demand one episode a month just like this but with a picture in picture POV of Ethan watching and narrating in real time. Love it.

[@timothyliberty8052]

Brilliant! I second this demand. I kept picturing Ethan either shaking his head or nodding when they would get something right or wrong.

[@chevyracer5091]

That would be Funny!

[@mikemccabe7124]

definitely i agree and think your onto something I just wanna say do not make one less video to add this style video im saying add what you say to ther current format of vids that way we're getting xtra vids every month vs the same amount of vids

[@davidolsen7539]

This is a great idea.

[@orvsr4me2]

I add that Ethan do the shooting and editing, was long as roles are being reversed.

[@logandilts3173]

You should definitely make this format into a series, once a month would be awesome. It's a great contrast to what Ethan normally does, but still has that perfect Grind Hard vibe.

[@viniperini]

yeaah totally agree

[@aj200415]

God I’m so happy too see these two guys whom are usually not the mechanically inclined guys that do this kind of stuff actually get out there and just go for it…when they actually start making progress and learning/finding and fixing issues and get so thrilled and happy and excited with each other just puts a huge smile on my face 😁. This is so cool to watch these guys learn and get it going, thanks for this video guys, one of my favorites!!!

[@pblm6772]

That sliding engine mechanism is actually kind of genius considering they’ve used a lawn tractor engine and transmission to make this thing and very clearly wanted to avoid buying parts

[@kbar150]

Looks like the used tractor frame too

[@sunnyjs]

Lawnmower brake that's being used as a gas pedal

[@tterbogaming9749]

Yea it’s acting like a clutch which is genius and cheap

[@one1onetime935]

@@tterbogaming9749 This is actually how our corn elevators are set up crank the engine slide it back with a lever tighten the belt and viola....

[@jimjones1117]

@@tterbogaming9749 that was my first thought as well, it forces less throttle, while loosens tension on the belt. Hillbilly clutch. Or hillbilly assisted automatic?

[@colebertils7359]

Watching you guys figure it out, learning how it works, then celebrating your wins was fun to watch! And who doesn’t love sketchy homebrew go karts!?!

[@REALG_ENT.]

Tell him make it faster give us the content dude

[@TheSmokingMustache]

Watching you two try and figure this out by yourselves in gold haha

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

haha I am glad. That was the idea haha

[@TheSmokingMustache]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo Easily one of the most entetaining videos you guys have done haha.

[@Hellsong89]

And pretty educational to those that do not know how these things work. More episodes like this would be nice and you do have tech support at hand if you cant figure it out your self. Though those pull starts should open. There might be some that are cheap shit you cannot but havent run into one yet. Never the less just put oil in and it should start moving again.

[@cody39yrs]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo yes definitely good idea

[@kuebby]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo Great idea, one of my favorite episodes ever! I love Ethan but he's so much more skilled than me it's hard to follow sometimes. Watching you guys figure it out yourselves was super educational, I'd love to see more videos like this.

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Ethan was out this week so the camera men took over and found a crazy go kart to work on!

[@kurtl6126]

Cant wait to see his reaction! Then discuss this things future

[@DollarWR250]

So glad you did!! Watching you guys figure that thing out was incredible! Ethan will be proud

[@DeaconXPS]

Ok, a few things here...... - First, please make this a regular thing! Let the camera dudes take over on the regular. Doesnt have to be a lot but at least once a quarter if not once per month. It was good to see Edwin back on camera for more than 60 seconds. - Second, this beast deserves nothing less than a GHP first. So, I propose that you all make this your drag car. Keep that low profile, flaunt that rear shifting weight distribution under acceleration. put a proper motor in it then let her rip! - And lastly, please see the above two points. That is all XD

[@ritterkeks]

Great job guys! Do this more often please! Much more approachable stuff for the average viewer since ethans skills have grown so vastly over the years

[@bretthawton]

Really enjoyed seeing you guys apply what you've learned and working your way through the process. Can't wait to see what Ethan learned at the fabrication workshop!

[@BGJohnson]

I actually really enjoyed this. You guys figured it out and had fun. You don't need to be a skilled fabricator or have huge power. The body %100 needs to stay. Make a new frame, give it real suspension and drivetrain.

[@CTC7599]

I was really hoping for a 'reveal' scene to Ethan where he could see all the hard work you guys did to make this episode happen. Fantastic episode as always.

[@dankrafted]

looks like its based on an old lawnmower, the pedal moving the engine back and forth is essentially a clutch to engage the belt and add throttle. pretty janky but it'll probably work fine for the 3bhp that engine has lol

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Yeah we need to make it faster!

[@dankrafted]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo for sure, but its an awesome looking base to build off. i'd say it needs a harbour freight v-twin to keep the hot rod vibes, you can get decent power from them. loved the vid

[@hotnnasty442]

Definitely looks like a lawn mower seat, I'd say your onto something.

[@mandrakejake]

What would Ethan do? Throw it away and build a better one!

[@sammy13ificationable]

That SHOULD be at least 16hp, if it STILL has that power. Personally I'd love to see them and ethan keep the chassis, but redo all the welds so it's actually proper

[@christietz5020]

Bless thier heart. Been a small engine mechanic since I was 6yrs old. I'm 45 today and everything they have done is so what I've been through in my life. Less than 20min has explained a decade of my life! Love this channel.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Some of you will spend your life making stupid s*it go fast. Have fun. That was my shop teacher in 11th grade in 1990. Back when a teacher like that could still drop a swear here and there for emphasis and not get in trouble. He had a 63 falcon that ran mid 8s 😄

[@larry_to_goated7716]

I’m 13 and I know about small engines

[@one1onetime935]

lmao Still can't spell.........

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@larry_to_goated7716 keep on going ,the learning never stops. I've been a tech since 98 -99 or so and learn new stuff every day. ✌️

[@mojcapavlin4683]

check out wrench every day channel maybe you will have some fun watching

[@ZippoVarga]

Kudos to the Original Builder! It may look rough and tumble, but IT WORKS! The problem solving involved is very impressive. Just goes to show, where there's a will, there's a way! Cheers Gents! Zip~

[@pthrelkeld090]

You guys rock! I can't stand haters making fun of people who simply haven't learned the skills required to mechanic stuff back to working order like said hater learned from the age of 1. I could never bash on any human being willing to at least try. I would love to see more videos like this! On a separate note, that is for sure a lawnmower lolol

[@lukeofearth1036]

That thing is actually engineered really well. Definitely not to Ethan's skill level, but with a use what they had style. Very much that Grind Hard Plumming spirit.

[@shaynegadsden]

i think their vision was well beyond their ability

[@TravisTerrell]

Why did they do the sliding engine thing?

[@oliverdurgen5953]

its the chassis from a riding mower grafted to a makeshift go-kart. welding shit together is not "engineering"

[@keithsmith4236]

@@oliverdurgen5953 incorrect. Welding shit together however badly don't matter a shit if the end result actually works. And it does. They fabbed up a sliding engine mount tensioning system. Boy is it ugly but from that vid it seems more than up to the job. That's engineering

[@jacoblarson3080]

To use as a makeshift clutch

[@ryanroberson524]

I absolutely love the body you guys at least need to take the body and fabricate a whole new chassis because that hot rod body is something you guys haven't don't before and I love it

[@kurtl6126]

Agreed! Or an entirely new build with the rat rod look

[@seanfarrell4815]

I think it's supposed to be the ZZ top eliminator car. I'm stoked on it too

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Watching you two fumble through figuring this cart out, put a Huge Smile on my face. LOVED IT Far as what to do... Upgrade the power..reduce gearing..insure frame strength and address a few safety issues. Then after having some "fun"... Turn into a dirt track BEAST

[@aaronbartos6207]

I would love to see more of Edwin and Steven doing things in the garage with this! I think if Ethan came up with a "battle plan" and had Edwin and Steven do it themselves with Ethan's instruction, it'd be an incredibly amazing video series.

[@raytrahan113]

That was by far the most innovative throttle design I’ve ever seen. The motor slide to engage the clutch is awesome

[@fantasticphil3863]

Nice small engine troubleshooting. Using the second running engine for various tests was super smart!

[@althejazzman]

I loved seeing Edwin and Steven out of their comfort zone and still achieve something fun.

[@Randomperson0467]

Scam

[@petethetaper]

guys have a real nice spot and that set is so cool, wish i was 20 again to run a lap with, but no shocks would ruin this old man. your right about taller wheels, many possibilities.

[@aserta]

Oh, a ZZ Top go-kart. I think it's called the "eliminator".

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Billy Gibbons wants his ride back😂

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Just looked it up you are so right! We had no idea... Now it is even cooler!

[@mckrackin5324]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo I didn't catch that either. It's 100% meant to look like the Eliminator.

[@yoyojoe9240]

3:20.....guess you know by now.........it moves the whole engine to actuate the Belt.

[@allendaigle6351]

Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill would be thrilled to see it I am thrilled to see it and I love the way it was engineered great job fellas

[@michaelsadler6077]

Now this was seriously entertaining, loved every second of this! Also loved seeing y’all figure things out as you went, kinda goes back to y’all’s root when the show first started. Need more episodes like this

[@blakegebauer76]

I loved this one. Watching you guys feel your way through it is great. I'd imagine seeing how simple it is to tinker with this stuff is going to encourage more people to get dirty.

[@NeoIsrafil]

Its more like an art piece than a race cart, but its SO cool, someone did it. They sat down and made a thing...and im super proud of them for it. Way too few people just BUILD shit anymore... ya love to see it. Its designed like a funny-car with the body set to just tilt up. Id say to start, make it reliable. Then make it GORGEOUS AND fast, like the supermuscle car of gokarts, a true showpiece like the original creator tried to make.

[@babbalonian2]

4:04 the next time , use your compact or drill with a socket on the bolt you're pointing at. Turn your compact wrench into electric start! Would have saved you alot of time pulling.. lol

[@ricknoah9184]

Loved your way of getting an oil sample. Actually did laugh out loud....

[@d.r.bladeworks9025]

You guys did an awesome job and I cannot wait to see Ethan's reaction. Whatever is decided to do to it I know it's going to be good

[@Ameritude]

This reminds me of somthing me and a buddy would make out of a bunch of scraps when we were younger. Using whatever we had laying around to put somthing together, great memories 😁

[@EJ-74]

Same 👍😁✌️

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

I am guessing that is its background story

[@ethanceronio7103]

I think you two should do all the updates, this should be your guys project

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

It’s great watching someone give it there all and figuring out something. The mind is amazing combined with pure will power . I think we need 1 episode each month with our talented camera crew builds

[@carlhelmick1707]

P.S. get you a a banshee four wheeler frame. Got all the suspension and all on it and just swap the body over. Make sure the motor still on the banshee.

[@markmodray7698]

The chassis is janky but I love the body! I'm sure you guys can vastly improve the chassis. Have fun guys! I look forward to more videos on this one!

[@davispelton288]

Y’all should make it an off-road rat rod

[@thatmaverickguy859]

Or do a different build and make a drift cart

[@98erics]

That's just an old riding lawnmower engine/transmission cobbled together to make that thing. They probably replaced the drive pulleys so it would have a higher gear ratio.

[@nat5720]

We need more Ed and William specials from time to time, this was a heck of a lot of fun to watch

[@REALG_ENT.]

You need a 350cc motor on that thing and some bungee wheels in the back

[@mystafrawzt]

You guys killed it this episode. Brought that beast back to life. Definitely keep & upgrade... Can imagine the upgrades Ethan would want to do. Keep the awesome content coming!

[@N1RKW]

Great job getting it going, guys! That body is awesome. I think you should save the body and build a decent off-road go-cart chassis to go under it. Either that or make a high-speed on road shifter cart using a sport bike engine. That body is too cool to throw away, but the modified mower chassis is far too janky. That's my $0.02 anyway.

[@lawrencetalbot55]

N1RKW has the right idea.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Definitely keen to see a whole new chassis build for it. But to be honest it’s probably best put to use as a wall hanger in the new shop when that gets built because it looks super cool. Love the ZZ TOP stripe down the side

[@williammontano7854]

This needs to be a long term series! I laughed so much, it reminds me of when my buddies and I first got into this kinda stuff building dirt toys and cars. Not a single brain cell of common sense between us we just said sure yeah looks good

[@tedecker3792]

The 14 year old who built this probably works for NASA today.

[@dangeroustoys5668]

Yes , update n thrash it . 90% riding mower , 10% ingenuity when it was built . Id say for all purposes, just build a new frame /motor setup with more power, bigger wheels , chances are itd be broken anyway after a few rips. Save the old chassis tho cause its so odd and original. Possibility for a trans, old 3 hi, 3 low trans from a gt craftsman.

[@musicauthority7828]

The previous owner used the running gear out a riding tractor. the body is a copy of the ZZ Top eliminator. it doesn't have much ground clearance. get rid of those self tapping screws. and either use screws with nuts and grind off the excess or use rivets. I believe it would be a good candidate to give the chassis a complete redesign. the body is pretty cool maybe leave the windshield and do away with the sides. so you have room to move your arms. it would be like a Powerwheels ZZ Top eliminator the only one in existence. research the ZZ Top eliminator and you will find who ever built the body got it pretty close.

[@seanfarrell4815]

Lol. Not too many people seem to be making the ZZ top connection in the comments

[@musicauthority7828]

@@seanfarrell4815 That's why I made the reference to Edwin. to research the ZZ Top eliminator. so he could see how close it is.

[@erikbalm6135]

Hey Edwin. Great job getting it running and driving! How much did this go cart cost? Im generally curious. Its perfect for parades, swap meets, car shows, ect... either keep it low and slow or keep the body and swap/build an Ethan approved chassis. Either way great video and great find

[@Randomperson0467]

Scam

[@EJ-74]

When he got stuck at the very end I lost it 😆🤣😂😭😭😭 Cool looking cart 🔥

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

hhaha it is a blast!

[@mynameisk5388]

I work on these engines all the time needs a new coil for sure and plug Oh and carb clean out won’t last long and just restringing the starter spring should be good

[@leebarker539]

Sliding the engine to make a clutch seems brilliantly efficient when compared to the space requirements for any other arrangement given the vertical shafts of both engine and transaxle. An excellent example of commendable problem solving. Props to the brains that figured that out, and I am fully confident that their next iteration would be a bit more sleek.

[@AAs-vb7pv]

Looks amazing to you see the chassis and welding 😂

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

It is so wild haha

[@thearmedoregoniancitizensj7911]

I think you guys should totally keep it. I think keeping it a hot rod putting some suspension on it power up grades And maybe rebuilding the chassie a little bit and making a hot rod burnout machine

[@JackLangenkamp]

Loved this episode, great job guys! Super fun to see you troubleshooting it and being super pumped when it finally took off.

[@johnhiggs325]

I got this reply on my comment, too. Is it legit or just a scammer?

[@christopherearls7536]

I don’t know yet.

[@marksmithson1414]

Edwin it was some awesome seeing you get in there and get this Beast running, Ethan would be so proud of you.

[@governmentmanagement8537]

Should do a walk around showing all the junk car's in the yard. Thought I saw an old Jag.

[@mckrackin5324]

Definitely keep it. Ethan will have a field day with it. I know you figured this out but flooring it down that hill would have slowed it down. Zero throttle is like pulling the clutch. I always have to remember to not go to zero throttle on my golf cart on hills. If the engine shuts down, it free wheels. lol... This was a fun video and I hope to see this little hotrod taken to some kind of extreme.

[@zackadamec9332]

Even as a grown man, I'm extremely jealous of that treehouse

[@liamwatts8597]

This was great to watch! Well done you two 👏 I can't imagine what you would do to improve such a strange vehicle

[@theschultz-ster]

MORE PLEASE!!! What ever you do, dont loose the "rodel"!

[@Bjduescher]

I don’t know why but it was just a fun video to watch because the two guys that don’t know a whole lot got this running

[@drewallen7028]

"When the interns are left to run the shop". Just kidding boys! I honestly feel like you have enough off-road builds. This one needs to be setup for drag racing.

[@GunnerAsch1]

That thing will never be an off road cart. You can throw lots of money and parts at it.. and before long those welds are going to start breaking apart. Keep it on road and on concrete or blacktop. Interesting design, brilliant in some ways. The construction is good.. with the exception of the welds.. which unfortunately hold it all together. Dont sress it and it will last a long time. Stress it by banging over stuff.. and it will fall apart in short order.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

Bizarre as in weird or bazaar as in a marketplace type thing? I guess both kinda work lol 😆

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Yes to both!

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

100% build it up a bit, it's too weirdly cool not to. If you do decide to flip it later fixing some of the flaws and more power in it would probably work in your favor if you keep the build on the cheap.

[@TheReal10bears]

I wouldn't want these guys working on anything of mine😳🤦‍♂️🤣

[@zeanyt2372]

2:55 they're using the belt as a clutch. As the motor shifts back it applies tension in the belt gets traction.

[@lolothecrosserdude]

The concept of this thing is so dope, just keep the body and build it up from scratch.

[@brandonrasmussen6692]

PUT A REAL, TINY V8 IN IT !!!!

[@smoke-mirrors]

Bizarre (sorry)!

[@gavinkeller183]

Looks like a lawn mower transmission. And the clutch is when the belt gets slack(which is why the engine moves back and forth). V twin it , change Lully sizes and she will be quick.

[@RubberGlovesBoii]

Great job guys!! Definitely have to keep it around and fix it up more. It's such a unique go-kart

[@tableturnah]

😂😂😂 The enthusiasm when you drive something you maybe didn't think would run. Pure! I would have loved to see Ethan's reaction when he watched this. Way to go shooting and editing team! 🔩

[@jgray8879]

I like the body, just needs a stronger motor and some upgraded suspension..

[@E46shifts]

the best bit is just where there suss it,. " the three things needed to make boom boom",. so good

[@CaptainKapitan]

I think you guys should upgrade it. It's always fun to work around build limitations than a blank slate go kart

[@supertedogpriken]

This thing got three speeds; Here, There; And Gone !!!!!!!!!! You guys should put a dirt bike engine into that thing. Even a tiny 125cc 2 stroke would make it so much fun. Other then that i just have to give it to you guys: With the lack of mechanicle skills you have. You guys did good. 2 thumbs up from me.

[@acrobatic_beef]

Fun fact: that cart is made from a lawn mower drive train. The transmission is from a riding mower and the engine is from a push mower. Everything else is custom though.

[@Jwilli4768]

Wish I could’ve seen Ethan’s reaction watching you two lol 😂! Very cool, you guys did great!! Keep that thing ❤

[@kevindavidson6715]

I personally think you should build a street rod go cart out of it, slicks, make it faster, better paint, gear it up etc ! Great video guys !

[@crystaljoysimmons]

The best upgrades for it would be a new axle that is either chain driven or shaft driven with maybe 60 hp, maybe that is a little overkill, but it would help a lot

[@yeahuhhuh]

Just came back to watch some of the older stuff, and man what a great episode 🤣 you guys handled that like champs and figured it out as you went along. Definitely do some more episodes like this and like someone else said having ethan in the corner reacting/commentating to this would be awesome!

[@robertdeneen3067]

I would love to see you guys keep it , upgrade it and make it more off road capable . Who ever made this cool looking go cart did a fantastic job and must of had a great time doing so. Add suspension and other various cool things.

[@Codethe_Road]

It is so nice to see Edwin doing some real dirty work! Rock on man!

[@minibikemadman]

Pretty slick looks like it's built off a rider mower. Pretty slick how they rigged the clutch up. Man what a cool project. You can always use a socket and drill to start those briggs . Thats how I start my brigg raptor 3.

[@arthurwagar6224]

That was fun. Thanks for sharing. A lot of good ideas. Build your own.

[@Degen.Diesel]

When your fighting a spark issue unscrew the plug boot and clip the wire back a little. Iv ran into old wires that I could save by doing that!

[@TorquilBletchleySmythe]

I think the moving engine and trampoline springs are an auto-tensioner for the drive belt. I imagine it would get very slack very quickly with spirited use.

[@BunnyKins1970]

Awww. It's a little baby Eliminator. Extra internet points if you make shot-for-shot remakes of Gimme All Your Lovin', Sharp Dressed Man & Legs. 💚🐇🐴💚

[@rudolfjakobsen7300]

4:15 "And break the whole situation" 🤣 new one

[@SeanKStephens]

I've used old garden tractors using old rudimentary clutch mechanisms like that. The only one I remember that moved the engine had it on a hinge, so engaging the clutch was tilting the engine backwards to put tension on the belt. It seems really kludgy, but it always worked properly. Just needs a new belt every few months.

[@benvantilborg6399]

Literally the funniest video of you guys, I didn't realize that you guys are cameraman's and not full mechanics and it makes it soo funny on this channel 😂

[@comradekenji9508]

The fact the body is literally the car ZZ Top uses makes it 10x better

[@freebird1292]

Just the ZZ Top Eliminator body makes this thing so cool! Nice work guys!

[@enzoonymus3084]

Obviously a brilliant engineer built that go cart.

[@ahodamahingan1698]

Great job guys! Been watching for a few years and this is about the extent of my mechanics skills too. I probably should start paying more attention to what Ethan is doing. Lol.

[@erickvond6825]

I'd love to see a complete overhaul of the frame and motor. Maybe add some suspension enough to smooth out the rough bits of the track you guys have. Personally I'd turn it into the most badass dune buggy. The body is fantastic. The only mod I'd do to it other than fixing the self tapping screws, is to make a latch for the trunk hatch. It looks kind of messed up flapping up and down like it does. Pretty sick go kart with a lot of potential. I hope you guys keep it.

[@dustincampbell2500]

Keep and upgrade that beast. That thing would be Ballin with some suspension and knobby tires I would love to see a blind reaction video from Ethan on this video and the cart in genera! I that motor setup is going to melt his brain WTH! That is the craziest clutch rig I have ever seen!

[@dustincampbell2500]

It’s name should “The Situation”

[@alexandrealbergaria6224]

what an incredible episode! this was hilarious. more of those

[@tobecontunedusa7527]

I like the idea someone had to make this thing.

[@heavystarch100]

A ZZ Top Afterburner go kart...with genius engineering!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤙🏾

[@whaniak]

You guys need to definitely do this kind of show more often. Extremely entertaining. A pulley change with that lawnmower drivetrain and then you’ll have the speed to match its looks but still no sinderella

[@sthembisomhlongo6822]

This is exactly how I sound and look when I’m working on my projects 😂😂😂 so relatable, I love it.