Can This Abandoned Go Kart Be Saved?

I needed a go kart for Jimmy Direstas annual Go- Kart event and I found this one on Facebook marketplace. It needed some restoration, but now its working great!
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[@michaelcarey2614]

Dude - growing up my dad and I found one of these in the free/scrap pile at our local trash/recycling place (we called it the dump, lol). Brought it home, and 7 year old me was so pumped to get it going. Long story short mom put a stop to it and it went back to the dump. RIP go-cart.

[@jehoiakimelidoronila5450]

Your dream would've come true if your mom never interfered. I feel you bro

[@alienmoonstalker]

I took a drink every time you said wd40. I am now blacked out.

[@MakeEverything]

As long as you don’t drink the WD you’ll be fine!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Chris that's awesome. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge lit. Keep Making. God bless.

[@dwwoodbuilds]

Nice job Chris! Go-Karts are always fun. I think every kid in America dreams of having a Go-Kart! Of course, they're not just for kids!😉 Hope everyone had a great time at Jimmy's speedway!

[@tomim7187]

That's a real kidney-shaker there! Looks like it's a lot of fun!

[@MakeEverything]

It’ll shake the fillings right out!

[@ManCrafting]

I always ay I’m going to do this. July 4th just makes it problematic. I still want to do it though. I even looked around for a used cart to start from this year. 😂

[@dwwoodbuilds]

We need to do a collab project for it!

[@buzzsah]

Fun from the beginning to end. Now for the real fun

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

We have some great places to run a muck here in Australia they are so much fun. I’m so glad you saved it. I would have done the same on the restore that’s all it needs. Enjoy and good luck in the race

[@mattcasoni]

I love your channel. I love go karts. I love making things. Mind blown. Thank you! Ps. I owned a Carter, they are out of business and the rear axle is an odd size making it hard to replace the tires. Best to put in a new axle but that’s just a thought.

[@protect.your.digits.creations]

Wish I could have been to the Raceway Bonanza , I heard it as great . Nice job on the cart Chris , came out Fantastic

[@tomsawyer1906]

Take the valve stem out while your getting the tires to seat. It will allow a lot more air in faster to help seat the tire. When its on put the valve stem back in. It will save a lot of time and aggravation.

[@MakeEverything]

That makes perfect sense! I’ll try it next time!

[@TheGoatShowMan]

I have one that looks just like this one that I traded a fella for who owed me $50. I think I'll fix it up. Well done!

[@nicksboots]

Those boots!!! ☺

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Bring a spare spark plug for the race. A full face helmet for sand and mud. Gloves too. Stones on the knuckles suck . Good luck! 👍 😃

[@MtPhillipMetalWorks]

great video fun kart to ride as well!

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

Great video man! I need one for my farm!!😊

[@michaelplays2449]

Nice Job !!!!

[@arnicus208]

So that’s what selling your soul looks like.

[@WillEhmannDesign]

tremendous

[@Nicholas-fz5pv]

Been wanting a go cart for 20 years since I seen little giants well I am 35 just had a kid so I am confident I should burn this dream

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

U need to get a banshee motor off Panza and stick it on that buggy

[@MakeEverything]

👀👀👀 don’t worry, next year, we’ve got plans to smoke the competition!

[@coutinho640]

Ficou Top 😮😮😮

[@Oscar-ll2cn]

Bro I’ve loved go carts since I was 5years old I love your content and I’m subscribed I love this go cart can you give it to me😢.

[@ODGColornChrome]

Get rid of the tecumseh and get a big predator!

[@JamesDean53333]

Just say that WD-40 sponsored this video…

[@JamesDean53333]

@@isolement4889 I closed the video after about a minute of a WD-40 ad genius.

[@geolokstah]

@@JamesDean53333it was a great video you missed out. No hate towards you brother just be patient and watch vids through

[@8BitLife69]

Total hack job

[@ProfessorMAG]

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