Brad, seems like I've known you for such a long time and I've just found your channel. What an incredible build ! Looking forward to all your future stories ! Great job, thanks for sharing !
Fascinating to watch it come together so far. Was especially impressed with how many adapt-a-kits you had to fashion such as the gas tank holder, but it adapted quite nicely. Looking great so far in the B Philpot livery colors.
While in college I was a part time house painter to make some extra cash. One day during physics class I realized if you applied a charge at the tip of a paint sprayer...and a different charge on the surface, you could... Then I found out the process was patented in the 1940s. So I had to do my homework after all. Looking forward to the reveal.
Thanks man! Yeah, it's definitely a lot more hands-on than we're used to in more modern stuff. I'm really looking forward to getting it out on track in the next video!
Side pod bar mounts- we had to fabricate a new one from galvanised 20mm conduit tube and a pipe bender, we then made elbow plates. The plates were bolted to the side pods, only then did we tig the elbows to the mounted pod bar, fits perfect and it's level to the ground
Looks great but that Nassau panel could do with being more vertical and lower, tucked down behind the front bumper bars for that authentic period correct look
I hate that look. I much prefer the angled way I did it. I always think that vertical look is ridiculously unnecessarily draggy. They changed to more of the style I chose in the early 2000s anyway.
I'll be a rookie in this series crapping my pants at the back of the grid with my limited experience in a Venom Ultima. I'll be mindful of the blue flags so please be kind! :D
@@BradPhilpot Not a chance! i can count on my hands how many times I've been karting , something has to be seriously wrong for me to be ahead! I think i may have bitten off more than i can chew and should stick to mechanicing haha
Isn’t that 30mm axle gonna go bending fast with a more bigger person in it ? I always thought that they were for children? And the bodywork looks still really low on the floor. And I hope you get that bolt fixed for the pedals because it’s gonna get wonky under driving. Color look awesome on that chassis!
They’re definitely not for children! This is how axles all used to be. Pedal bolts are fixed and the bodywork is low but I’ll find out more during testing this week!
@ lovely ! Hope it’s gonna be a rocket ship! I’m myself is waiting for the new season with my almost brand new Tony 2023 chassis and brand new build 2024 Rotax senior max.
3:05 your quitting GX UK? Hey maybe I could have your kart…… Great to see you taking on a new and bigger challenge though, can’t wait to see the onboard vids from them older karts!!
Hi Brad, not sure if you were able to fix the pedal screws issue, but if I were you I would try the following: 1 - Let's say the bolt is 8mm diameter. With a 10mm drill bit, drill a hole (paralel to the ground) from one side to the other. 2 - Ask a friend with a lathe to machine a brass or aluminiun bushing with say 9.99mm OD and 8.01 ID. 3 - Insert the bushing through the hole, maybe with some loctite to keep it in place 4 - put the bolt through the hole that now should be paralel Does that make sense ? Sorry for butting in but I think bending the bolt will cause you lots of issues. Let me know what you think.
Thank you for the advice! I kind of managed to make it work - and unfortunately you lost me at “friend with a lathe” 😂 Your way is probably a better way to do it - but my bodge is working so far!
Yeah - I had a few reasons. I think key was actually keeping content on this channel fresh, and that added to the opportunity to get this brand new kart. I also did miss the extra power of a two stroke kart.
Experimental build on a 1999 SOLO kart chassis using a gx 200 clone engine producing around 25hp on full efi. This build has required a lot of out of the box thinking, parts are just not available for a frame this old, I'm guessing you've found the same issue 🙂
@@BradPhilpot Use windscreen adhesive- masking tape under the seat for both bolt mounts, apply a large blob of windscreen adhesive (shore value 70-90) to the large plastic washer sitting on the frame, bolt seat at the back, lower seat to it's final positon. Allow adhesive to go off for 24 hrs, drill bolt holes through the shaped rubber spacer, remove masking tape now you have a rubber spacer perfectly matched to the seat and frame.
@@BradPhilpot If you do feel the need to do something with the seat, you must use the highest shore A value adhesive. We also use this rubber polyurethane adhesive to bond GRP panels to bodywork, minimal movement and can be painted over without cracking.
@BradPhilpot lol cheers, have you considered doing like a "how to get into karting" video with different starter options and maybe what's suitable for different age groups? I looked into the club100 stuff a few years back.
Now go get a engine from 98 as well, FA or FSA, and then go race it... You will experience a way of karting better than anything... Its amazing! Still attract various kart legends and top race drivers out in those cus of how amazing it is... GET IN !! ! ! ! At least what you do is not in the right directly... Now just all about going up in category within that era ;) 8-9 August, 100cc, Euro GP, all the best top drivers of the 100 series from around europe, its the biggest event in all europe.. Vojens, Denmark... Yes, bigger than anything Uk and italy or any other can come up with running the historic karts.. TRY IT ;)
I explained what series I’m racing it in Martin! And some of the names racing there are really great drivers (well known in the U.K. at least!) I’m in the garage working on my race engine right now. ❤
@@BradPhilpot That does not remove the reasons for why you should run what i suggested :D Its a different level... Its like Group C on Nordschleife, instead of WTCR on Nordschleife ( Just to make a weird example 😀) It really is raw and next level karting... Its not for fun its refered to as the golden era of karting... And, its very affordable, and it exists in Uk as well, and when you feel your up for it, then bulk transport trips to Europe for bigger events is possible as well... It basicly is the top categori of international karting, but from 25-30 years back... Next level...
Side pod bars , just mount with nut and bolt which then gives you adjustment stiff/loose rather than faffing on taking that otk rubber thing in and out
Don’t put a modern sticker kit on it please, retro karts with modern kits look so wrong imo! if your gonna use your logos why not have made retro versions of them?
@@matthewbridges1438 to be fair, Alex only masks up the parts I tell him to. This was a new type of chassis for both of us and we just overlooked those holes.
@ I don’t want to argue with you. First video I’ve seen of yours, I also don’t even care about carting. But I love building stuff, and you had a damn good video. But that’s common since. I mean I don’t powder coat things. But I had something done before, and even I knew to plug the holes. It’s just common since. You should be able to take the guy a Chinese rocket and he should know to plug the holes, wether he has worked with it or not.
@@matthewbridges1438He isn’t going to plug stuff I don’t tell him to. He does what I ask him. And he plugged all the other holes we identified. We just overlooked these ones. Common sense or not, it was just an oversight. No deeper than that.
Brad, seems like I've known you for such a long time and I've just found your channel. What an incredible build ! Looking forward to all your future stories ! Great job, thanks for sharing !
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
That purple chassis is soooo nice. cant wait to see part 2.
Part 2 coming hopefully before Christmas!
Fascinating to watch it come together so far. Was especially impressed with how many adapt-a-kits you had to fashion such as the gas tank holder, but it adapted quite nicely. Looking great so far in the B Philpot livery colors.
The full livery is really cool! Can’t wait to show you!
While in college I was a part time house painter to make some extra cash. One day during physics class I realized if you applied a charge at the tip of a paint sprayer...and a different charge on the surface, you could... Then I found out the process was patented in the 1940s. So I had to do my homework after all. Looking forward to the reveal.
The quality of your videos is top notch! I look forward to them. From New Zealand
That’s super nice - and I love hearing that someone so far away is watching!
This puts a whole new spin on “building a Go Kart”
Mega work dude. Cant wait to see it on track
Thanks man! Yeah, it's definitely a lot more hands-on than we're used to in more modern stuff. I'm really looking forward to getting it out on track in the next video!
Side pod bar mounts- we had to fabricate a new one from galvanised 20mm conduit tube and a pipe bender, we then made elbow plates. The plates were bolted to the side pods, only then did we tig the elbows to the mounted pod bar, fits perfect and it's level to the ground
Good idea
Great video, really enjoyed that. The kart looks awesome so far and I'm looking forward to seeing it out on track in part 2 👏
Thanks for watching! I’ll get part 2 made asap!
Great video Brad, Spen and William glued to it - looking frwd to seeing the progress in the races next year 👍
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
That purple looks amazing!
Cheers Tom!
Great video. You are really rather good at this presenting lark.
That’s very kind of you
Great vlog as usual Brad, looking forward to seeking it at the test day.
Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!
Cant wait to see it fully built with a livery! lovely build so far hats off to you
The livery is extremely striking!
Look out for part 2 coming soon!
Can’t wait to see part 2 👌
It’s already half filmed!
Looking forward to seeing it rip!
Me too!
7:18 it’s may look like secs video but that really takes up lot of precision and work 🙌
It all takes forever 😅
cant wait for part 2!
I can’t wait to show you it!
Looks great but that Nassau panel could do with being more vertical and lower, tucked down behind the front bumper bars for that authentic period correct look
I hate that look. I much prefer the angled way I did it. I always think that vertical look is ridiculously unnecessarily draggy. They changed to more of the style I chose in the early 2000s anyway.
I'll be a rookie in this series crapping my pants at the back of the grid with my limited experience in a Venom Ultima. I'll be mindful of the blue flags so please be kind! :D
Haha - I might be joining you back there
@@BradPhilpot Not a chance! i can count on my hands how many times I've been karting , something has to be seriously wrong for me to be ahead!
I think i may have bitten off more than i can chew and should stick to mechanicing haha
Well I’m looking forward to seeing you out there
16:31 did someone get their eyes over those trophies just lying at the back❤️🔥it’s like Hutson hornets piston cups😅
My girlfriend lets me keep the big ones in the house, but the B-Grade ones have to live out in the garage
@ and u try Storing them in your backyard safely without her knowing 😅please say yea!!!!
@@BradPhilpot Humble brag 😂
Isn’t that 30mm axle gonna go bending fast with a more bigger person in it ? I always thought that they were for children? And the bodywork looks still really low on the floor. And I hope you get that bolt fixed for the pedals because it’s gonna get wonky under driving. Color look awesome on that chassis!
They’re definitely not for children! This is how axles all used to be. Pedal bolts are fixed and the bodywork is low but I’ll find out more during testing this week!
@ lovely ! Hope it’s gonna be a rocket ship! I’m myself is waiting for the new season with my almost brand new Tony 2023 chassis and brand new build 2024 Rotax senior max.
3:05 your quitting GX UK? Hey maybe I could have your kart……
Great to see you taking on a new and bigger challenge though, can’t wait to see the onboard vids from them older karts!!
@RBKarting112 it sold quite some time ago for a really good price!
@ ahh mann 😭.
amazing effort brad and as always a good video
Thanks Tom!
Hi Brad, not sure if you were able to fix the pedal screws issue, but if I were you I would try the following:
1 - Let's say the bolt is 8mm diameter. With a 10mm drill bit, drill a hole (paralel to the ground) from one side to the other.
2 - Ask a friend with a lathe to machine a brass or aluminiun bushing with say 9.99mm OD and 8.01 ID.
3 - Insert the bushing through the hole, maybe with some loctite to keep it in place
4 - put the bolt through the hole that now should be paralel
Does that make sense ? Sorry for butting in but I think bending the bolt will cause you lots of issues. Let me know what you think.
Thank you for the advice! I kind of managed to make it work - and unfortunately you lost me at “friend with a lathe” 😂
Your way is probably a better way to do it - but my bodge is working so far!
@ ask Alex to buy a lathe 😂
This is so coooool!!!!!! Can’t wait to see it in action!!!
I need you to push me ❤
Lovely looking kart, are the twin bolted rear hubs legal in f100 tkm
@@Mrkarting-fg6lt Yes all legal 👍🏼👍🏼
Adjustable rear ride height isn’t though 😬
@ I don’t think I have that do I?
the fact you found a kart that old basically "brand new" is crazy
It’s a great opportunity!
When is part 2 coming out! I have similar kart and interesting to see how others build them!
Next week
Filming now complete
Interesting you changed your mind about switching from GX UK. When the season ended you said you would stay next season. But hey ideas can change!
Yeah - I had a few reasons. I think key was actually keeping content on this channel fresh, and that added to the opportunity to get this brand new kart. I also did miss the extra power of a two stroke kart.
@@BradPhilpot 2 Stroke is more fun and you did give the promotion to GX-UK and it is very successful now.
Experimental build on a 1999 SOLO kart chassis using a gx 200 clone engine producing around 25hp on full efi. This build has required a lot of out of the box thinking, parts are just not available for a frame this old, I'm guessing you've found the same issue 🙂
Yeah it’s hard to find the right stuff!
1:58 man the script needs to be changed now😅respect to your efforts man❤
Hope you have more success than me using rubber seat mounts. Ours flexed too much over bumps
Fingers crossed. This entire build is an adventure - but I’ll find out on Wednesday when it hits the track at Whilton Mill!
@@BradPhilpot Use windscreen adhesive- masking tape under the seat for both bolt mounts, apply a large blob of windscreen adhesive (shore value 70-90) to the large plastic washer sitting on the frame, bolt seat at the back, lower seat to it's final positon. Allow adhesive to go off for 24 hrs, drill bolt holes through the shaped rubber spacer, remove masking tape now you have a rubber spacer perfectly matched to the seat and frame.
I’ll look into that then
@@BradPhilpot If you do feel the need to do something with the seat, you must use the highest shore A value adhesive. We also use this rubber polyurethane adhesive to bond GRP panels to bodywork, minimal movement and can be painted over without cracking.
I was confused to the reason why you left Gx-Uk senior but now I do. Who wouldn't switch with that opportunity
Thanks man! I hope you enjoyed the video
Always wished I had gotten into gokarting.
It’s never too late!
@BradPhilpot kinda wish, but financial situation, age and weight are all against me now
@@Shaggy_mattOK well let me know if I can help with anything
@BradPhilpot lol cheers, have you considered doing like a "how to get into karting" video with different starter options and maybe what's suitable for different age groups? I looked into the club100 stuff a few years back.
Now go get a engine from 98 as well, FA or FSA, and then go race it... You will experience a way of karting better than anything... Its amazing! Still attract various kart legends and top race drivers out in those cus of how amazing it is... GET IN !! ! ! ! At least what you do is not in the right directly... Now just all about going up in category within that era ;)
8-9 August, 100cc, Euro GP, all the best top drivers of the 100 series from around europe, its the biggest event in all europe.. Vojens, Denmark... Yes, bigger than anything Uk and italy or any other can come up with running the historic karts.. TRY IT ;)
I explained what series I’m racing it in Martin! And some of the names racing there are really great drivers (well known in the U.K. at least!)
I’m in the garage working on my race engine right now. ❤
@@BradPhilpot That does not remove the reasons for why you should run what i suggested :D Its a different level... Its like Group C on Nordschleife, instead of WTCR on Nordschleife ( Just to make a weird example 😀) It really is raw and next level karting... Its not for fun its refered to as the golden era of karting... And, its very affordable, and it exists in Uk as well, and when you feel your up for it, then bulk transport trips to Europe for bigger events is possible as well... It basicly is the top categori of international karting, but from 25-30 years back... Next level...
Side pod bars , just mount with nut and bolt which then gives you adjustment stiff/loose rather than faffing on taking that otk rubber thing in and out
I like the OTK Thing but will add a nut and bolt if I need it stiff
See you on grid in 2025 🎉
@RyanTownsend-99 can’t wait!
Do you have a link to the plastics?
No but they’re from Dartford Karting
bro puts rubber spacers on his seat, that gonna come lose after driving for some laps.
Spoiler alert: I drove all day and they didn’t come loose at all. Felt great
@ that’s a good sign👌🏻
Didn't see a TKM plate on the bearing carrier, a sceptic may question if this frame has just been fabricated
@@gazm4751 I’ve got a TKM plate mounted to it which is specific to the chassis number. It was just not attached prior to the powder coating
Hey what Cassette did you use
@@JaxThrows what’s a cassette?
@@BradPhilpot The part that holds the bearings in
Broo luvky have the original colour as purple!!!! 6:02🤌🤍
I also very much like that purple 💜
Best class tkm
See you on the grid in 2025
Thanks Leonardo! I need to get it running first though!
@ Be nice to apart of your journey and see how you improve over the season.
@ It’s going to be very tough just to make the thing run, let alone make it competitive
That chassis sounds trash. But if anyone needed a reason for dry building first, here it is.
Don’t put a modern sticker kit on it please, retro karts with modern kits look so wrong imo! if your gonna use your logos why not have made retro versions of them?
@@eckbob8405 it’s already on - I warned you at the start, I don’t care at all about keeping stuff in-period. I don’t like the retro look.
There is no way the powder coating company is worth anything.
If they don’t know to block bolt holes, idk what to say.
@@matthewbridges1438 to be fair, Alex only masks up the parts I tell him to. This was a new type of chassis for both of us and we just overlooked those holes.
@ I don’t want to argue with you. First video I’ve seen of yours, I also don’t even care about carting. But I love building stuff, and you had a damn good video.
But that’s common since. I mean I don’t powder coat things. But I had something done before, and even I knew to plug the holes.
It’s just common since. You should be able to take the guy a Chinese rocket and he should know to plug the holes, wether he has worked with it or not.
@@matthewbridges1438He isn’t going to plug stuff I don’t tell him to. He does what I ask him. And he plugged all the other holes we identified. We just overlooked these ones. Common sense or not, it was just an oversight. No deeper than that.
@ but I figured he would then tell you. Hey we need to plug that.
@ you arnt the “powder coater”. So you shouldn’t know what you have to do. He should
Enough with dub-step nonsense.