Did Not Run When Parked, Corvair Monza SS Go Kart

[@digiprez77]

About a year ago I found out my father was subbed to you. I was surprised because he wasn't much of a tinkerer. It opened up a whole new area of conversation for us. He became ill and passed not long ago and I just want to thank you for enriching our lives with your content.

[@darylnicklen3685]

What a wonderful thing that you and your father found something in common you could talk about in his last days. Sorry for his passing. Treasure those discussions Mustie 1 videos brought to you both. Thanks for sharing

[@barrymcbride]

That's a great memorie for you sorry for your loss

[@Falconurbex]

Sorry for your loss i hope ur doing ok

[@gigantor56]

My Dad passed in 1999. I’ve been watching Mustie1 for 3 or 4 years and I’ve always thought it would have been nice to be able to sit and watch some of Muskie’s videos with him. I think he would have really got a kick out of some of these videos. I wish I had had the time to share these with him.

[@rustybum2]

😊❤❤

[@Jerry-loves-his-GS455]

My father came home from work one day in 1971 or 72 with one of these monza/corvette jr. go carts, it was blue, I rode the wheels off that thing and completely wore out the 3.5 hp engine, painted it purple then red (same red as yours🙂) and today over 50+ years later I still have it in my basement and after watching this it’s motivated me to want to get it out and running again THANK YOU!

[@DeadKoby]

Good luck on that brother. It's often cool to re-live or share memories with your next of kin. I love that I bought and repaired an old Jukebox for my man cave... It's a model 17 years older than me... but I used to always drop a quarter when we went to the pub for dinner... It's fun to relive that.

[@silentepsilon888]

I hope you did not let the registration and insurance lapse over the years. 😉

[@OriginalLictre]

I LOVE that last line... "I'm mentally 12, though..." I have long been of the school of thought that says "I may get old, but I refuse to grow up!"

[@Gutntagged]

i find your program not only addicting, but also better than the chores I have from my wife, thx for the times

[@danmadison5087]

My wife is my chore. Everything else I do around the house is just fun and games to me. Great comment though. You made my day ☺️😎

[@AlLefebure-ci3xs]

Hey Mustie, been watching you for years now. I’m retired now and Sundays are one of my favorite days. Love your content. Thank you!

[@Davebaker364]

I like the idea of having the exhaust pipe going under the body!

[@shanefsr6609]

I 2nd that motion,

[@billweese6712]

Go under the go-kart put a y in the pipe and have two pipes coming out the bottom

[@dwebster50]

Mustie, enjoyed the video. I had a 1980 with a Briggs , that had 17 coats of lacquer , red and clear. I won it at the Montreal corvette convention , here in Canada . Father in law used at his Shriner parades . You always make my Sundays complete . 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦😊

[@chuckelliott3894]

This is where I remember seeing them in the parade driven by the Shiners

[@chuckelliott3894]

Sorry Shriners

[@scottsmith1525]

I remember these being raffled off at many events that my dad and I were at in the early/mid '70s as a "Chevy Jr". My dad and I always entered. (We never won one lol) Great memory of these.

[@presbyterosBassI]

I think the Chevy dealers would donate them for charity raffles.

[@martinmarrero3996]

It's not dead until mustie says it's dead , love the content and watch every Sunday like the rest of us guys and gals.

[@gerry-p9x]

Yeah point of no return why beat a dead horse when amazon 3 days away with. Repro engine. Better than stock

[@tarstarkusz]

He wrote off the old engine FAR too quickly. This should run the original engine.

[@bumboclat]

It's not dead until Mustie says it's dead dead

[@A.T.C.]

Thanks, Bill, for keeping us Mustie fans entertained, cool looking plaque on the KILLER CHAIN SAW

[@williamhall4430]

I’m waiting for Mustie to do some T-shirts or something. Good guy,, great Channel

[@tarstarkusz]

I just wish he would at least try to work with the old engine. The head gasket is leaking, of course it won't run well. I think he should clean up and lap the valves and put a proper head gasket on it and then torque the bolts and then run a compression test. It goes from being an antique GM go kart to a hodgepodge of parts.

[@andrewrulison9100]

Crazy find, we have the exact one that’s been in the family 50+ years!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Still running? 🤔

[@andrewrulison9100]

It will run but it’s been in storage for about 25 or so years.

[@kurtknispel9170]

Wow. I have had that exact same go kart for almost 40 years. My chassis is a Rupp. Same exact body

[@josephanglim7024]

tease us! Luv to see a photo of it.

[@richardgraham1167]

Great looking fiberglass body has classic lines. Rolling artwork you have there. Classic American design.

[@larryd.214]

Another good one Mr. Mustie! Always makes Sunday morning a little better to get to sit and watch ol' Mustie bring some old junk back to life!

[@josephanglim7024]

Amen to that...puts a little smile on my face.

[@charleslight6150]

All my life I trashed equipment I couldn't get to run that you would figure out in five freaking minutes. You are a master of your craft, sir.

[@vancemacd6315]

I took a small engine course because I love messing with old machines and get so much satisfaction getting a old or broken machine working again. It's even sweeter if you can ride what you fix.

[@Robert-qh2jp]

Mustie is the Bob Ross of sundays ...Just really relaxing to watch

[@MrDigitalCypher]

Look at those lines. that is one of the coolest fiberglass body i have seen! Super jealous! Well Done good sir!

[@zundfolge1432]

wowzers, thats a find of a lifetime!!!! As the son that got to ride in a corvair and a 1969 vw bus with the corvair engine in it.........that find is priceless.

[@gerry-p9x]

We had a GMAC CREDIT REPRO 1963. VAIR DPYDER CONVERT IN FAMILY bought for cousin ran like snot and retired in 1973 with bad axle and blower bearing..I fixed both in 1975. And unc sold for. 6k in 1981..car was garaged all the time....

[@MrMcgooOG]

The shed full of engines is the land of forgotten toys

[@eriklarson9137]

Except he doesn't forget about them, and visits all the time. Other than that, exactly the same.

[@gerry-p9x]

@@eriklarson9137 we need a tour

[@kenstrayhorn5923]

Greetings from North Carolina farm country where we are getting some badly-needed rain - we'll be cutting hay next week.

[@vettekid3326]

Back in 1965 my dad bought a Buick at one of the local Chevy/Buick dealerships and they had one of those in the show room. I was nine at the time and it was the perfect size for me so of course I wanted one. As I remember they were not for sale to the general public at that time because GM had allocated just one per dealership across the country and that one was going to be the dealership's owner's sons when the promo was over for the then new second gen Corvair introduction.

[@karlkovach8647]

Mustie, seeing you sit in that go cart reminded me of some of the vintage Rat Fink models that I have. All you needed was a three foot long stick shift. I was laughing my butt off. Thank you for bringing some laughter and knowledge to this cloudy but, warm South Carolina day. I can't wait to see the next episode.

[@spooley]

Worked 2 years cutting lawns to buy a 1976 Keystone minibike, that centrifugal clutch brings back memories of having it fly apart and waiting for the pieces to cool down enough to rejig. Great learning tool, incl the kill switch -- a flat piece of metal over the spark plug that every so often would give a little zap if you weren't careful.

[@imaginaryfriend9655]

Definitely like the Idea of the Pipe Going Under the Car and it Having an "ACTUAL" Tailpipe, I am betting it would look Awesome...

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

That's one of, if not the best looking go kart I've seen, and such awesome wheels. Such a cool find!

[@xx1219]

I work shifts and lose track of the days, I momentarily forgot it was Sunday! A pleasant surprise, to be sure.

[@mdoyle1981]

"F NADER" is on a local personalized tag that happens to be on a Corvair, always cracks me up to see that slipped past the DMV!

[@TheHortond]

I have a friend like yours that keeps and eye out for stuff that I collect too. He knows that I like to collect zippo lighters. He finds them in the trash and snags them up for me. A lot of donations to my collection. I have a golf ball display that I had many shelves to show off golf balls in a row and levels I have converted to display zippo's. Funny thing is yesterday he asked if I was interested in a go kart with out an engine that I would like to mess with. Sold it to me for $100.

[@davebuser]

As a kid in the 80's, I had a homemade go-kart that I was always tinkering with and swapping out motors. I could make a Briggs run no problem. I came across a Tecumsah and that carb was so foreign to me that I couldn't get it to run and have hated those things since. At the beginning of this video I recognized the motor and thought to myself, omg, a Tecumpsah... good luck. At the time, I probably would have never realized what that diaphragm was for and what was wrong. I'm sure that was the problem with mine. So this video answered a decades-old mystery for me, which is awesome. Thanks!

[@michaelcschmitt]

Your shed is a lot cleaner than I thought it would be 😀😀

[@rjdgreek]

Another great project! Personally I would re-power it with a vintage engine just to keep with the look

[@arjanvanraaij8440]

Hi Daren, I am a subscriber for many years, I rescued a snapper ride lawnmower with a 6.5 hp brigs engine last saturday by following your menthode. check the oil, dump the gas, check for spark, remove the mice junk, clean out the gas tank. Spritz break cleaner to make it puf. clean the carb. Put new alcohol free gas in it. Runs like a charm now. have to replace some controll cables with bike brake cables. Original ones are expensive and hard to get in the Netherlands. Also its not easy to work on if you only have metric tools.

[@PapiDoesIt]

I got to drive one of those as a kid. I don't remember who it belonged to, but I remember driving it. I was 6 or 7 at the time. Good memory awakened seeing this thing.

[@juanmore62]

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

[@dalewyatt1321]

Every man needs 50 small capacity engines. And spares for them. And, and, and ........

[@donwatson8257]

How can you tell when your a hoarder

[@Iowa599]

"Big guy in a little coat!" -Chris Farley

[@TheRestorationShack]

Been watching your videos for a number of years - Mustie1 the engine whisperer. Take an old putt putt engine, dials it in and it starts on first pull - I aspire to get to this level. Keep delivering this video excellence!!! All hail the engine whisperer

[@markbrown6236]

As usual, the content is interesting and goes so well with my morning coffee. Love the body on that go cart. Re engine was the right call. In for round 2.

[@silasmarner7586]

That ratcheting starter setup on the drill is most clever, Mr. Mustie!

[@DannyNeal-g8y]

I believe those springs on front of the engine plate are tensioners. Looks like you can adjust it fore and aft, and then back off the spring bolts for proper tension. I would run the straight pipe down and back, then wrap it with exhaust tape to protect the fiberglass. And it really needs some modern racing slicks on the back. Awesome project!

[@aaron71]

Wow that new motor fit in there PERFECTLY!! Can't wait to see this one done.

[@rmck6830]

I find it hard to believe you only have 670K subscribers. People just don't know what they are missing!

[@7xtc25]

I want it! I have a red 1966 Corvair Monza, and a red 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. It would round out my collection perfectly!

[@leeteat1785]

It’s always good to be mentally 12 years old mustie can’t wait to see you in the thing giggling away awesome job as always .super cool go kart

[@garylukoski5136]

The project got a whole lot more interesting when you decided to swap out the original engine. That thing was tired. Looking forward to the next episode on this kart.

[@ronaldrobinson5532]

Those wheels look like the old Pontiac 8 lug from the mid 60s. Too cool!!

[@raiderx7410]

the "ting" sound the centrifical clutch makes, from when I was kid, when that noise was nearby, you knew there was FUN going on, plain and simple.

[@edkennard72]

I love it! Musty's operating table. You never know what the surgeon's going to come up with

[@Smurphenstein]

I reckon modify the exhaust to go down and exit out under the rear of the body, add a smaller tank but don't cut that body. Surely if they gave them out with new cars they would be worth a mint to collectors of those same vehicles today. Either way, it will be great to see it running again. The other day I was doing some research at KZbin University and found a guy giving some great info on mower repairs. Turned out it was one of your really early videos. I have been subbed and watched for years, your channel has given me the confidence to do projects I never would have once. No doubt so many others have benefited greatly while "wrenching" with you.

[@lucilleking7495]

Thanks Mustie 1, Today I'm in my 4th childhood, Ya I'm old physical, Not mentally. Gord Ontario.

[@chrissmith513]

I remember that episode from the Munsters with the Go karts L o L Grampa Eddie 😊😊😊

[@williamhall4430]

Great channel. Have been watching for some time. Now Sunday mornings with a good cup of Joe makes my Sunday a great day.

[@brianelliot2719]

Funny video, Darren, love your humour. Great project. That car would look great in a parade. 😎

[@cynturner906]

Mustie 1 you just keep out doing the last project every time. It is so great to get to watch your ideas come to life All ways something to learn. Thank you.

[@maxsmodels]

Great project. Look forward to seeing it run.

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

The wheels on this go-cart remind me of the Pontiac factory 8-lug rims that were on my '66 Grand Prix back in the day.

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

Mustie, we have a Techumseh engine on our small portable 1500W Generator and it is a total pain. Always needs to be fiddled with - mixture for low and high speed running and idle speed. Very fussy on fuel and demands lead free and ethanol free fuel. Our various Honda small engines never need any TLC other than regular oil changes and start first pull every time. We have a Honda 3.5HP on our 40+ year old Dart Kart, still running as good as new. They will run on whatever fuel you pour into them.

[@mischef18]

Has a cool factor about it even if it was a static display bro, getting it driving will add that X factor to it. Safe travels. Ken.

[@TXH1138]

Looks like you did some painting on the Econoline too. Can't wait to see that back on the road.

[@stuartstephens]

I had a scale model of the Monza SS show car when I was a kid, it was a pretty neat design. A quick look online suggests this cart was made by Rupp, who was one of the premium brands, and the wheels are a giveaway for it being manufactured by Rupp. They remind me of the aluminum 8 lug wheels that Pontiac had as an option for their full size cars from 1960 to 1968.

[@AlAmantea]

From the research I did (because I found this to be an interesting vehicle) those originally came with a LAUSEN engine, not a Tecumseh, so this doesn't appear to be a stock power plant anyway. 95% of the ones I saw online have been repowered with Briggs, including some sold by Sotheby's for over $7200 back in 2021. (Crazy!) I think as long you don't have to modify the body, or even the chassis much, you will be good to repower that cart with whatever you have.

[@hamop3]

Exactly AL. Different Better engine will only increase it's value. But only one like the one on there is now

[@ImTHATguy...]

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.

[@aldanovaico181]

You have a winning motor, and you fit perfectly…. Love it…

[@JD-zm4eh]

I'm a bit mentally twelve also. Thanks for the great videos Mustie, always something interesting being repaired or built going on.

[@johnscally255]

Thank You Mustie sir. When you sat inside the Corvair,you made us laugh sir.Thank you for making our day.CHEERS We like your skills,you never say no,But maybe something will work.VROOM VROOM VROOM WHO'S your Daddy! Later

[@jonathanbuck6526]

Ha ha I was reminded of the Mommas and Poppas song Rolly Polly when you mentioned you weigh 220 pounds......as the line goes 220 pounds is a lot to carry round, Rolly Polly. Bless you Momma Cass.

[@JeffreySiler]

Nice work musty!!!🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@robertgrant4501]

Those wheels look like the 8 lug wheels Pontiac used on some of their early 60s cars. I always enjoy seeing what you work on next

[@alanstant9356]

Man I wish I was your neighbor, I shouldn't have no problem finding what I need for any of my engines here lol.

[@joostderidder]

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.

[@MazerDavid]

You sitting in that car reminds me of the Shriners. LOL!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Mustie 1 :) cool Go Kart that so wild and think better find a smaller person test drive it also that new engine very tight in there to agree 100% ! Looking forward more videos too soon watch on this project you doing too and be so cool !

[@chrisclark9108]

As soon as you said you knew some women like that ( corvette front end corvair rear end ) I had an immediate visual very funny , great body lines by the way

[@Matty30Boy]

Another great video. Thanks Mustie1. Matt from Kent England 😎

[@corey6393]

No doubt about it, straight pipe under the rear valance is the way to go. Gonna be fantastic!

[@stans5270]

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.

[@matsnewo7379]

Need a light spring on throttle linkage to governor lever to maintain solid connection, on 5hp Briggs you can use vertical crank cam on horizontal crank engines, the vertical crank cam has steeper grind you have to set timing mark off by two teeth, you sand 5 thou off head by placing sand paper on mirror large enuff for sanding base too increase compression... had two sons we named our cart, the bucket of blood...

[@jaywheeler8181]

Yes exhaust down under the back end. Chrome tip ( handlebar ) maybe a motor cycle muffler to quiet it down. But it looks great as a resto mod. Awesome work can't wait for part two.

[@bubbagreensmith7174]

Darren has almost everything for these old engines. Good job 👍

[@SMKreitzer1968]

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!

[@MrButtonpresser]

The exhaust underneath and out the back would be great. She’s going to look fantastic.

[@RS-oy7uh]

What guy young or old doesn't love old go karts ? Looking forward to part 2. Watching from the Philippines 🌴

[@karlkovach8647]

I had a Rupp Continental minibike back in the mid sixties. Man was I ever cool.

[@chip9177]

I had a Rupp in the 70's. Dad got one that was thrashed hard. Got it all back & looking good for me. Was a lot of fun and taught me a lot as he got sick of fixing rather quickly. I was 9 or 10, rode the crap out of it for years. Neighbor was the small engine teacher, his son had almost the same bike.....Learned alot. Thanks Mr. Burns.

[@heyreddin2.0s10]

Mornin from the Oregon coast. Have a good day,, thanks for another good one Mustie 1.

[@krazveedub6781]

Those hub caps and tail lights are available anywhere that I have found. Super rear. Great find. Harbor freight 3hp engines for perfect without having to cut the body. New seats are $450 , so the fact you have everything saved a bunch of money if you wanted to restore it.

[@ritchiesokol1061]

Great patience on this project. (Sometimes that's the key for success). Very true comment in the beginning. A fellow working on a Airplane with a potential project nearby; so true! Greetings from a small Wet Airport somewhere in Iowa.

[@andrewgrace4410]

Nice fit Mustie, go for it 😊

[@supertedogpriken]

Just got into those GoPed things you have in your "sheed." I have one 50cc original with just a "chainsaw" engine. And one that I am putting an old air-cooled 85cc gokart engine on. They are so much fun to ride. I highly recommend "playing" around with them. If everything's goes "great" with my build. I am doing a 100cc gokart engine and a ski and belt kit for the winter. I live in Norway, and we got more than enough of winter. So gonna need something to play with in the winter also. Thanks for another great video. Can't wait for the next ones.

[@alveus8205]

Hi Mustie. That is the right engine. I think it looks great. Exhaust underneath.

[@guruoo]

Realized this has the same 3.5 HP Tecumseh engine that came in the Bonanza mini-bike I had back in the day. Friend got the version that used engine out of a Honda 90, which advertised a "0 to 50 time of less than 6 seconds". We just couldn't have that, now could we? So I oofed up the governor to run wide open, but that eventually led to over revving, the flywheel coming apart, (explode?) and shrapnel onto (into?) my leg above it.

[@markdickerson7588]

Awesome project I would love to find a project like this for grandkids

[@thomasfoster3359]

Just love watching and picking up tips from you 👍👍

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Mr Mustie, This is cart really looks cool. You can't spoil it by putting the exhaust pipe over the top. Its definitely gotta go underneath. Maybe even dual exhaust. And definitely bin the muffler. So thanks for sharing man I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the next video. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@ChrisDunnMaine_420]

Thank you for continuing these awesome videos channel number for the last 7 years now

[@bennyt.christensen3970]

Ha ha...mentally 12 years old, that made me smile. And once you stop smiling and laughing when you have wrenched, it's time to sell your stuff. Stay happy and let us have fun watching you wrenching 😁 Thx Mustie 🤗

[@ToolinAround]

Tailpipe for sure!! Maybe a 4" strip of aluminum or stainless riveted to the body to protect the fiberglass on the lip near the exhaust pipe. Lookin good 👍

[@hoffmanshaven]

Please use that flange and make an exhaust pipe out the bottom. It'll look cool and sound good. Hey Darren I've been watching you for 10 years I think. I love the go carts and bikes. That hobo freight engine fits like a glove! Take care.

[@ryanvanevery134]

You fit like a circus bear on a bicycle....lmao. Great sleek look with that new engine in there. Looks like it compliments the body perfectly. Looking forward to seeing the first start and test drive!

[@johnmilner7603]

Born in ‘53 I’ve never seen one of these or even heard of one. BUT when we were kids we went to the local go-cart track alot.