Our 1000cc Trophy Kart was FLOODED in a Surprise Tropical Storm- Will it Run & Ride Again?

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[@AmariPrime]

I'd personally love to see that mower just restored properly, is the ironic part. You guys can make some racing mowers but like he said, that's a piece of history right there.

[@bendermi]

How about a new improved engine and the rest restored painted and new wheels ?

[@Ash10_LUVSHONDA]

Do a racing mower with a 4 cylinder

[@sethtighe1]

He who OWNS the crap gets to decide what to do with the crap

[@bendermi]

@@sethtighe1 Don't you remember? Have you already forgotten? John asked the community what to do with the mower . 🤦

[@derpydog1008]

​@bendermi nothing wrong with an old kohler k series.

[@wallacengineering8096]

I cant believe it took you guys this long to go back to the Trophy Kart. This and the Cross Kart are easily the best and coolest things you guys have ever built - bar none. Good to see it back! Bring the Cross Kart back next and put them head 2 head!

[@codycarr6779]

Out of all the builds you guys have done over the years. This one is by far my favorite. The cross kart holds second

[@brianz367]

When i first found your channel, this was the project that you guys were working on. I was hooked immediately. I then went back to watch all of your previous episodes. It's so good to see this thing run again! I think it would be cool to see you guys, 1 by 1 resurrect all the projects on your board and try to beat the previous best times! Great work as always fellas!👊

[@richardwatchers240]

now that's an Idea!

[@diarrhea_fart]

I'd love to see the 112 restored, they're beautiful restored.. and I personally don't really like seeing them cut up because I think they're just so cool. great video as always !

[@Slane583]

They're too nice to hack up. It's annoying when someone hacks up a nice beefy machine like this and proceeds to fix up a junky sheet metal tractor. I say use the junky sheet metal & plastic machines for projects. Fix up these beefy work horses. :)

[@dallasgarland7878]

Three words, rat rod mower

[@HIGH_noon]

@@dallasgarland7878 rad rod go kart

[@poopjeans1135]

So buy one and restore it.

[@davidguille5992]

Before you write off the ecu, use some rubbing alcohol and a soft toothbrush to rub off the corrosion to clean it up.

[@Hellsong89]

Also helps to remove any water with alcohol that evaporate, so it wont short circuit. Same thing applies to for instance phones. Even if its not waterproof just take it apart much as possible hence batteries need to be easily replaceable flush any crap out with clean water, distilled if possible, shake any water that may be out, let it dry couple days or just go for alcohol flush, let it dry, charge it and start it. Most cases phone or what ever works fine afterwards. Biggest mistake is to let it sit water inside for long period of time, that is what wrecks the circuit boards, specially the multi level micro component ones, hence why old tech is better, least you can fix it with normal soldering iron and dont need expensive microscope and hot air station... given ether way you know what you are doing that is...

[@CrazyIvan1337]

Would love to see some lawn mower revival/race conversion content, and would love to see some Trophy Kart improvements! You may already know, but you can use an electric hydraulic power steering pump from an old Toyota MR2, if you want to add power steering. It's very compact and doesn't draw a ton of power. They aren't really cheap anymore unless you can get one from a junkyard, but it would be a worthwhile investment to make the Trophy Kart easier to handle. It would also be worthwhile to disassemble the ECU again to clean it up, coat the PCB with some hot glue, seal the case with some RTV, and coat the connector with some dielectric grease.

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

My first thought was: ya know, Ike actually fits in this thing! So many builds an poor Ike is usually so uncomfortable or way too big for some tiny little minibike or kid- sized go-kart. It looked like he was relieving 9 months frustration out there! Go Ike, so happy for you!

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

JD mower restoration would be awesome!

[@gingerelvis]

You can see how in-tune Ike is with the Trophy Kart, bossing it around!

[@focustuner10]

It would be neat to see all the full suspension builds running together.

[@shaundonahue4621]

This and the turbo'd dragster are my favorite builds. It's good to see this come back. I would like to see more of it.

[@coryshaw4853]

Sorry to hear about the flood. I myself also think the trophy cart looks really cool and be proud to own it. As long as you get all the corrosion off the board it will be fine.. ALSO id just restore and clean up the tractor and dont do anything thing to it leave it all original ..

[@CarsandCameras]

So how long do you think the ECU will last?

[@ClumsyCars]

soak it in rubbing alcohol, the board, not the whole thing.

[@jimmyhughes5392]

the john deere you should just do a restoration and keep it as a lawnmower

[@littlemechanic13]

When is the next busco beach event

[@littlemechanic13]

I saw your video on the Coleman ct200u video and got a decent one and did basically the same thing to it and put a bigger engine in it and I’m just waiting for busco!!!

[@wurthmannd024]

@@ClumsyCars if theres any corrosion, alcohol and baking soda mixed into a paste cleans them super good

[@leonhart2452]

For power steering you can do like Derek over at VGG did on the old race truck that he uses for burnouts. I don't recall just what car the pump came off of but it is a stock electric power steering pump. Went to check on the pump, it's from a Volvo, he didn't mention which model but tells how he mounted it and powered it. The third episode off the build series. The race truck/burnout machine has no alternator or fan belts. Everything is electric powered.

[@HotGritz910]

I love every time you guys go back to the old special projects and improve them!

[@ToasterCrack]

Best thing for the ECU is iso alcahol and you can use a fiberglass brush on the bottom to remove the corrosion. you can use a conformal coating spray on the bottom.

[@Ratkill9000]

Keep the Deere as factory original if possible. Biggest mod to make would be a Front end loader on it but other than that, keep that thing as original as possible.

[@PuckFNT]

Electronics generally dont mind water too much *assuming they are completely powered off* when they get wet. Over a year ago my PC wouldnt start one morning and when I looked inside, the motherboard was completely soaked from a leaking waterblock, presumably it sat all night under water(horizontal mobo). After taking it out and drying all the sockets with a dryer then rinsing with the board with alcohol and letting it sit overnight it powered right up and still works fine today :).

[@jefferysmith8824]

😂😂😂Watching you guys get that mower off the trailer was hilarious!😂😂😂

[@littlemechanic13]

I love what you guys do and I can’t wait to see more of the trophy truck!!! Also if you’re cleaning basically any part on an engine what I do is make a mix of pb blaster and 90% isopropyl alcohol and take a toothbrush and scrub it until the gunk comes off

[@gankylyfe9692]

Been waiting for this all day guys! Keep up the good work 💪

[@brianpreston12]

So happy to see the Grand Prix again! I feel like i still know it by heart riding along thru the camera. I feel myself leaning along with you guys and hitting the brakes. Love that track!

[@rydplrs71]

Very nice 71-72 John Deere 112. They are tanks. With the small 39 mower deck they also do a great job mowing. My 69 is original orange and white with a Tecumseh. The 112 is just a model number. My 112 is 10 hp, the 110 is 7, 8 or 10 hp gear driven. 120 was 12 hp hydrostatic, the 140 was 12 or 14hp hydrostatic depending on the year. Everything was kohler except the 112 which started as a had a hh110 and that remained an option in the early models. The original kohler was 10hp but was replaced by the 12hp with a 1 year overlap with 3 engine options. Don’t build it into anything, I’ll help you with parts to keep it original.

[@happytorrentt4500]

The ignition being a separate system is pretty common on OBD1 and early OBD2 vehicles. Stuff like the early EFI hondas, Jeep YJs/XJs, and Chevy Vortec would use a distributor system but in this case it's likely a hal sensor or magneto CDI with some form of vacuum or electronic advance via ecm. Easy to carburate, even easier to design your own ECM using a RasPi or Arduino, or get lucky and score a PowerCommander or AEM FI for cheap lol

[@djshnibz]

Good to see the trophy cart come back to life

[@Ieatpeople2]

@15:25 "I got the poopy on me" THERE'S POUPON EVERYTHING!

[@j.w.3345]

So glad to see the Trophy survived the flood. Always thought that was an awesome build! My 12 year old grandson loves watching you guys! We are almost finished with his go cart. His 6 year old sister asked me to build her a “glow cart” next. Not sure what that is, but I’m going to build her one!

[@AmplifiedCarAudio]

I liked the whistlinDiesel reference with the Burnt Ferrari!!!

[@markstone2877]

The way he said “Father, you’re the mother” I couldn’t stop laughing.

[@cliffpalermo]

Meme worthy

[@amfk8079]

@21:25 lmao we all know that feeling! Got the old yz125 bottom end back together and dropped the piston sir clip in the btm end.

[@keithsmith7031]

Need to bring both back TK and CK, i watched both them built from ground up. We all gotta see more of them : )

[@jcarleezy]

ike was bookin'... pushing the limits on that hot lap.

[@itzchappyyo7592]

Install a separate crank sensor 90ish degrees from the factory one and adjust for intake stroke for each cylinder and you can keep the fuel injection

[@diyathomevn]

Okay, I've watched some of your videos and I really like what you do. Your projects are top notch, very different and exclusive, You guys can make some lawn mowers for racing car but as he said, it's a piece of history.congrats

[@Pallanamnjavelet]

I sell trailer parts, amongst other things for boat trailers. And i've learned that the first step when something has been contaminated with salt water is to wash the thing off with fresh water, otherwise it will rust to hell everytime it gets a bit moist or wet since everything is covered with salt. We even used to sell hosekits that you hook up to the drums to easily wash the insides of them out if the trailer is used to launch a boat in saltwater. So i'd hose those two down properly ASAP, or the rusting will continue.

[@tinygaragepowersports0122]

Gentlemen, please....do not modify the JD 112. The 110/112 from that era (1968-197?) is a super solid, quality piece worthy of complete restoration. My good friend has a 1968 110 model that runs like it's new. The gear under the swing out gate is a super low....with that gear engaged and the variator drive in low, it will idle happily at 750 and move slower than a snail. I took a video of my friends as proof because it's hilarious. Real bummed to see more stuff destroyed by the weird weather, but glad to see you guys tackle the cleanup full throttle. Good luck!

[@mxdr65]

The trophy cart rocks! Tha is all!!! Keep up the awesome material. Really enjoyed this one. Sorry about the flooding. You boys will figure it out . Great stuff always!!!!!

[@tommierichter4631]

Upgrade that beast,that would make a awesome video series guys. Thanks for the killer videos. Keep up the hard work

[@Legoman585]

Guys the Trophy cart has always been one of my favourite builds you guys have ever done. So glad it's back. I know you guys think it's janky, cheapest parts. Maybe it's time to show it some love. clean and paint the rusty bits. Add power steering and maybe upgrade the shocks. If you guys told me I could drive any of your builds it would be hard to go past the Trophy cart. Looks like so much fun.

[@narutofanz4]

Awesome build, great to see it recovered. I would recommend a gear selector plate so you dont miss shifts

[@hustleeveryday5852]

"and Ike is the mother" had me cracking up!!

[@robertjones2439]

I worked at an electronic manufacturer for 15+ years. If you go online and get a can of conformal coating, clean the ECU with isopropyl and a toothbrush best you can, dry it off and coat with conformal coating. It will protect from moisture and stop the corrosion, and humidity problems for years to come. (Do not get on the connector pins).

[@Iblazebomtastic]

Bring that mower back to life fellas, definitely a nice piece of history

[@FloridaMan0561]

I absolutely love watching y’alls videos,please keep up the great work!

[@EdStonesy]

Yes! I freakin’ love the trophy kart! So glad to see it raggin up the ground again.

[@BBCMONTE34]

Seems like the steering ratio would be the best improvement for handling. That or replacing those shocks. Looks awesome. Always loved this cart.

[@Junkboy888]

That JD is in the 100 series garden tractor line. The JD 112 were made from 1966 -1967 with removable Round Fenders and a 10HP Tecumseh 388cc engine. From 1968 - 1974 they had flat fenders incorporated in to a stamped metal pan. These models had a 10HP 390cc Kohler engine. At the end of the 112 line and the start of the 120 model they moved over to a 12Hp 476cc engine. They are pretty common not rare at all like the 1963 JD110 and 1964 JD110. But for a mower that is not made out of tin they are worth keeping around.

[@patrickveal5435]

This is still one of my favorite builds from you guys. Was nice to see it shred the gran prix again. As far as the John deere goes, I'd like to see a mower build off against other channels and have pre-winter throw down on the gran prix.

[@michaelblacktree]

The Trophy Kart is one of my favorite builds. Glad to see it back! 😎

[@wags9777]

The storm was the best thing that ever happened to him. Instead of having a yard full of things that don't work, now you're fixing them

[@efraimwichmann1267]

Yes - power steering, better brakes, etc… would love to see all that!

[@nicholaspatterson9275]

Love that long bed chevy in the back ground!! NICE!!!

[@micah119]

Yeah,the John deer mower is cool with that Kohler engine on it. My dad had old article panther snowmobile with a 12 horse Kohler on it. It wasn't fast but it would pull anything. Sounded like a Harley when it idled,I always loved the sound of it. Grew up being pulled behind it in a article trailer type thing with skis on it me an my sister rode in. Good times!!

[@spyder7758]

when exhaust leaks are dripping you know you have a problem

[@misfitfarm2431]

That John deer would look real funny going around a mower race

[@drgibs347]

Yesss!! Revival Content! LETS GOOOOO!

[@fredericrike5974]

Yes, finish the Trophy cart. I hope by now Ike has got his research hat on and read up on the Ford Twin I beam, among the few factory users. That was where I started looking for a less complicated but reliable FE with minimal caster and camber changes; the Twin I beam, operated with 30" arms will give a no caster change and less than a degree and a half camber over the plus or minus two inch travel. And power steering would be really nice- she's a brute! And get some boat anchors on her!

[@greenwizard2000]

6:38 If there are any CaC fan fiction writers out there, they are gonna be very happy right now xD

[@kingpin1889]

There went the clutch was funny as it gets. Right after the smoke hit Charles oh I smell it. I bet he does.❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@BIllMcCambridge]

Great job guys!! Way to bring it back!!! Electro power steering sounds great. Like to see that on the cart track against the shifter cart!! Better tires boys more grip!! Thanks for sharing y'all's adventures!!!

[@Toolness1]

The TK has always been awesome, can't believe they forgot how cool it was!!

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Hayabusa or 2JZ in the mower ! If not restoring it for use/sentimentality of course. Can't wait to see what ya'll do.

[@tommyjefferson9525]

You are exact you are exactly right I think it should go back to the way it was that's an awesome piece of History

[@dahlmasen3084]

”Good to go, don’t worry about it”😂

[@joescott803]

I had a few old jd 110’s. They’re we’re basically the first garden tractor. Restore it for the pits or something. They take forever to actually cut grass. I know mine did with the 38” decks. Some chrome wheels would look sweet. Totally would like to see more of it

[@jasonnunez9854]

Just a week ago I was wondering what happened to the trophy kart. Definitely one of if not my favorite builds

[@zartarcc6134]

That lawn mower would an awesome mud bogger!! Give it 4x4 and some mudders

[@andrewsb91]

The Joh Deere, make a shifter kart with that big lever, but hide all the modifications as much as possible with original/factory parts. Get a reciprocating buffer to bring that paint back to life! Basically I would like to see a competitor in the riding mower circuit, but with a sport bike engine and trans.

[@daveblodgett9371]

You are correct on the 1 series 12hp. For 112. It's a late late 60s early 70s Deere. Plenty of em around so turn it in to a lawnmower tractor puller

[@Moon_Quake]

late to the party but that was the coolest helmet angle ive seen of the track. was like i was on board. so cool!!

[@k.thornton3469]

I hit the thumbs up when you asked about the trophy cart..for you personal data!*😂

[@timsmallsreed1349]

The TK needs some squarer tires on it, like Bearclaws. They won't break the bank either. You can get 25x12's too. Way more tire contact than what you have with those balloon tires. You might have 5 inches of contact with the current tires. That 112 is way to nice and original to cut up. I think the best thing would be some new tires, and to get it running. Maybe find a nice deck for it. I would not paint it. Great job guys!

[@g_compo8639]

The Trophy Kart is one of the best vehicles you have built. That said one of the most balanced in power and handling

[@siggy-68]

Guys I worked at a John Deere Dealer for two years those 112's restored are worth quiet a bit , it is a 100 series 12 h.p from the 60's and that one if it runs and drive is in decent shape , don't butcher that mower. that was a Lawn Tractor of it time rock solid machine !

[@fellenXD]

Just hit the ECU with some electronics cleaner/deoxid and a toothbrush, or vinegar and a toothbrush if you rinse it good after. Follow with a rinse of rubbing alcohol and it should be as good as new. Ideally finish it with a spray of electronics laquer/conformal coating, and it should be much more water resistant.

[@IbisOffgridLiving]

So funny I litterally seen the old videos of this yesterday and now there's a new video of it ❤ I love this build fellas

[@xpndblhero5170]

I was thinking that mower would make a great tiny tractor w/ tracks around the wheels.... That would be sweet if it was still a mower too. 😁👍

[@shk2564]

Definitely love to see more Trophy Cart content! 👍 😊

[@user-pq9pp9tm8i]

A nice restoration for the old JD will do

[@gargantus5]

So Glad to see the old Ride still doing it to it! Also wondering whatever happened to the Predator powerd Motorcycle ??

[@cscofield28]

The mower, just pull the deck slam it and wash it. Just something cool you can cruise around in at events. If you wanted, you could always put the deck back on and restore it.

[@speckledjim_]

Aw man, I remember when you guys built the trophy kart, loved it then and still do. Always felt like it had a LOT of potential

[@Slane583]

Because they've built many machines since its' original inception I think they have more ability to make the trophy kart better now if they wanted to. I like Ike's idea of getting rid of the fueling-ecu for carbs. They can probably get it to run much better if they did.

[@smoothwalrus9354]

14:54 happens to the best of us, my friend

[@christopheransell2179]

Glad the trophy cart performed so well! As for the John Deere, up the gearing and make it a push vehicle for the Land Speed Bike!

[@TetraHydroCannabinolTHC]

That Trophy Kart is rowdy!, mann you guys kick ass

[@charlieposey5078]

There's your T-shirt, John: "It could last 4 minutes It could last 4 ever" LOL

[@ERKNEES2]

I love these full project videos!!!!

[@rosebooth7367]

She lives!!!! :) I'd forgotten how great it was as well.... more please :) x

[@robertbeswetherick6801]

Id like to see a restoration of the lawn mower. A classic that needs a new Life with new parts and quality work.👍😊👍

[@brandonfox319]

Lmfao the johnny cash buggy only sum people got that and I remember y'all was putting that thing together "one piece at a time"🤘💯🤣

[@kevsumner2064]

Cracking vehicle. Need to see some improvements made and a challenge against the Yard Dart. Bring it on boys.

[@BrendanPfahl-jn1ec]

I feel for you guys, especially Isaac. Long live the hurse! I just about shed a tear when Isaac kept saying, "I'm going to lose some vehicles." It's like when someone gets kicked in the nuts so hard that YOU feel it, quite literally! Keep truckin' y'all! Call it creating new job opportunity. I know. Not much of a consolation, but it takes more to dent your determination, guys!

[@Ghostyy261]

I wish i could see something like the GS450 mower with this thing...yall would have two racing mowers lol

[@ElaBellll]

I hope to see more revival of the trophy kart! Its my favorite project!

[@1NIGHTMAREGAMER]

my only idea is if water got in the brake cylinder it adsorbed down the line some making it squishy

[@BentleySnyder-ov5re]

Y’all should bring back the 200cc shifter kart, I’ve been missing that in action

[@antwerx]

i agree with @AmariPrime about the mower. Also build a "Garden Tractor Pulling Sled" to make the restoration spicey. See how much weight it'll pull!🎉

[@ERKNEES2]

Starting fluid waterfall was great lol

[@wilsondriver654]

Definitely do more with it. And build another big powerful thing!