TonyToro Jr. 1,516 #1 Posted February 13, 2022 My dad and I got a new project on our hands! It’s a 1961 brookbil GoKart. going to make a wheel horse themed GoKart. Also Going to bring it to Zargays Farm and Tractor show in the spring. Got it with a B-80 and a whole bunch of other tires, and miscellaneous parts for wheel horse. Going to just get the parts but the guy talked us in to taking it off his hands. My dad didn’t really want it but then we got this idea and now we’re all into it! Maybe I’ll post a picture when it’s all done…… But you have to WAIT!!! BE PATIENT! 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,054 #2 Posted February 13, 2022 Are those rear tires speed rated for go kart use? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,398 #3 Posted February 13, 2022 I like that dragster look it has 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,287 #4 Posted February 13, 2022 All it needs is a Keith Black Hemi! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,078 #5 Posted February 13, 2022 3 hours ago, squonk said: All it needs is a Keith Black Hemi! Nope. Dads pockets aren’t that deep. Predator 212 fits the budget! 😂👍 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,078 #6 Posted March 30, 2022 Here’s proof TonyToro Jr. really has a project and working in it. 😂👍 I’ve seen he hasn’t updated and I don’t want to spoil his surprise to the club. We worked on it almost every night since this post started. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,516 #8 Posted April 10, 2022 WE’RE DONE!! We starting on February 12th and finished it on March 22nd We put a Predator 212 on it and it rips! Does at last 35mph. And gonna add some Wheel Horse stickers to it soon. I just can’t figure out a name for it any ideas? We took the rims and hubs off a Wheel Horse Commando V8. Then we ordered a 1inch axle and a Mechanical Disc brake. Also we added a Harley Davidson steering linkage. We painted it Regal Red and the tires are gold. The engine is stock for now but we are going to put a Stage one kit in it to make it better. IMG_0407.MOV IMG_0406.MOV 5 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,075 #10 Posted April 10, 2022 Would look cool with a round hood HOOD on there 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,398 #11 Posted April 10, 2022 I love the huge rear tires and the clearance it gives the cart Nice job!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,078 #12 Posted April 10, 2022 1 hour ago, wallfish said: Would look cool with a round hood HOOD on there That’s a cool idea! I’d like to see how I can get it fitted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrain 276 #13 Posted April 18, 2022 Did you see that predator just released a new race version of the 212 , they call it the ghost 212 6000 k rpm 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,075 #14 Posted April 18, 2022 On 4/9/2022 at 9:52 PM, TonyToro said: That’s a cool idea! I’d like to see how I can get it fitted. Are you guys bringing that to the Zagray spring show? I can bring a hood we can play with to see how to fit one if you're interested 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,100 #15 Posted April 18, 2022 On 4/9/2022 at 8:07 PM, Sparky said: I love the huge rear tires and the clearance it gives the cart Nice job!! Off the hook Tony Jr! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,078 #16 Posted April 19, 2022 11 hours ago, wallfish said: Are you guys bringing that to the Zagray spring show? I can bring a hood we can play with to see how to fit one if you're interested That would be great! Yes we will be there. I’m hoping to go both days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,075 #17 Posted April 19, 2022 We'll be there on Sat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,078 #18 Posted April 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Jrain said: Did you see that predator just released a new race version of the 212 , they call it the ghost 212 6000 k rpm Oh yeah!! I didn’t know about this engine. Thanks for giving me an idea of what my next purchase is going to be! 😂 https://www.harborfreight.com/212cc-ghost-ohv-horizontal-shaft-kart-racing-engine-57531.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,078 #19 Posted April 19, 2022 1 minute ago, wallfish said: We'll be there on Sat Ok see you there Saturday May 7th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,054 #20 Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/9/2022 at 8:26 PM, TonyToro Jr. said: 35mph Where’s your helmet, mister?!?!? On 4/9/2022 at 8:26 PM, TonyToro Jr. said: name for it any ideas? It’s a Horse Kart… The Chariot? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #21 Posted April 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Where’s your helmet, mister?!?!? Hallelujah... amen. I'm going to add onto Kevin's idea for the name... "Stallion Chariot" Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #22 Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/18/2022 at 9:34 PM, TonyToro said: Oh yeah!! I didn’t know about this engine. Thanks for giving me an idea of what my next purchase is going to be! Meh... from an engine building standpoint... I wouldn't buy that. It still has a cast rod, carbon crankshaft, stock cam, and stock valve springs (not to mention... it is a hemi ...PUKE)... I've... ehem... (throat clearing)... wasted a lot of money on engines... and if you want a little head-start from my experience @TonyToro ...you would be much better investing in a Tillotson 212R... and buying a forged rod for it... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,078 #23 Posted April 21, 2022 10 hours ago, Pullstart said: Where’s your helmet, mister?!?!? It’s a Horse Kart… The Chariot? Those videos were only testing…it wasn’t dialed in for max speed yet but I do agree. Safety is number one! if that was me at that age…never a helmet….we just didn’t know any better. 😂 I like the name too! 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,078 #24 Posted April 21, 2022 10 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: Meh... from an engine building standpoint... I wouldn't buy that. It still has a cast rod, carbon crankshaft, stock cam, and stock valve springs (not to mention... it is a hemi ...PUKE)... I've... ehem... (throat clearing)... wasted a lot of money on engines... and if you want a little head-start from my experience @TonyToro ...you would be much better investing in a Tillotson 212R... and buying a forged rod for it... Don I didn’t know the specifics of the engine. It just sounds like a built engine as they compared to the Animal from Briggs. Thank you for the extra information. I’ll also look at the Tillotson. I’ve seen those starting to be popular purchases in gopowersports. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #25 Posted April 21, 2022 14 hours ago, TonyToro said: gopowersports I would never buy from them again... either. EC carbs is your place. Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites