BATMOBILE. 40 years under a Tree, Will It Run?
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- Опубликовано: 23 апр 2022
- I picked up this Batmobile amusement park ride at a swap meet in NewHampshire . the back story was it had been in a park from Coney island in the late 60s to the mid 70s, then sat outside behind a garage/barn ever since, lets see what happened to it. and can it be saved?
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doesn't surprise me this thing weighs a ton, and is built like a tank considering the fact it was designed to survive being driven by uncaring kiddies, suffering a billion and a half crashes, and a lifetime of being maintained by carnies. you gotta be one tough SOB to survive that terrible trifecta.
Looks like the 4 hp Kohler engine used by most cart companies like Rupp and Fox. Cast iron block and very dependable. You could run 2 or 3 seasons before a refresh. Check out some cart tracks for used rims and tires.
It almost calls to question if the Hilux is actually the toughest vehicle on earth..
Not carnies, these things run on a track, not very portable and takes up too much space and setup time. These would be in fixed amusement parks and places like a Malibu Grand Prix (those even exist anymore?). Maintained by kids who got a C plus in auto shop filling in some time before getting a "real job" in a car shop. So they know the work but don't care enough to do more than a minimum.
You just made me want one
@@MGower4465 I remember when I was a kid these type of things we called dodgem cars and you sat in it and raced around an oval shaped track and the orders were you couldn't bang into each other deliberately, which was not the thing to tell us as we did the opposite and banged into as many as we could and had great fun.
You know it's mandatory to wear a batman suit when you are going for a test drive! 🦇
Ik weet niet of hij dit zal doen?, groetjes Paul, ik ken je van Master Milo, je doet daar goed werk💪💪👍👍😎
@@andarthome142 Thx, dinsdag ben ik weer in de Werkplaatsvlog te zien 😎
Certainly at least a multi use utility belt.
I’d love to see that!
I just posted that! Ill kick in on a costume for him!!
One of my favorite things about Mustie1 is that he talks to "us" as if we were right in the shop with him. "Hey, I could really use your help! Pick up that end."
"I'm trying Mustie! I think you gotta lift more on your end." 🤣
When the pets are around he involves them in shots too. Warms my heart when he does that. Pets show the owner-persons' character in the love they show their person.
I like that he laughs every time he starts a motor. Making a motor start just plain makes him happy.
Love how Mustie just laughs at every mechanical setback and hassle. Most mere humans would be cussing and throwing wrenches! 😁
It's rubbed off on me. I used to launch things across the garage, but after watching mustie, I laugh it off
I work with a guy once that through wrenches very scary
Me too. I find myself saying, “Come on. Come on!”
He laughs on the outside, but cries on the inside 🙆♂️
I reserve the cussing and wrench throwing for those moments the spark lead nails me! Or yeah, unexpected broken bolts.
It never ceases to amaze me that an engine can sit unmaintained in the elements for decades, and then be brought back to life with nothing more than a good cleaning.
Holy honey I shrunk the Batmobile Batman! 10mph! Blistering. I love this. If it runs, you have to fully restore this. Mustie1 we are glad you are our super hero of the motors. Sunday is Mustie1. Our church for the motors that need saving. No spoilers. You're gonna laugh though because it is so much fun! I hope it runs!
Mustie has never completely restored anything in the years I’ve been watching
@@MrStingraybernard He restored the lovely sound this thing makes. No muffler desired.
@@deconteesawyer5758 I wonder how many complaints about infernal noise 10 of those simultanously blaring around a half mile long track would make today
@@felixchaus Half mile tracks are zoned for it. Blare away.
That slow idle at the "extra" footage was helped a lot by all the rotating mass of the shafts and pulleys that acted as extra flywheel mass. Great to see how far a little points cleaning and carb cleaning will go! Looking forward to the rest of the story!
It's almost as slow as the single-cylinder diesel engines used in some vintage European tractors, dumpers and other farm/construction machines. They had absolutely massive flywheels.
@@Ragnar8504 Get your arm caught in one of those things and it could be goodbye you.
Most of you are going to ask, "What's a carbuerator?!"
that would mean that too low of an idle will stall the thing once it's back on it's wheels. nice catch.
Isn't that a centrifugal clutch?
Looks like 1940's tech with a newer recoil pull start engine... later I would have done it all with 2 chains and 4 sprockets... 1940 Popular Mechanics magazine had plans for a 'minibike' before that name was around and it used a 2 1/2 HP Briggs engine... rope start as I recall... 4 x 8 (16" diameter) wheelbarrow tires...
Thanks Mustie! That was a fun one. Brings back memories. I was. I was a service tech for Montgomery Wards for 25 yrs. I worked in the engine shop far a dew years doing tune ups/misc. on mowers, snow blowers, tractors. You name it. If it had an engine, we’d fix it.
I rally look forward to your videos. I had a stroke last year and am now paralised on my rift side. Now bed ridden, si I really enjoy your channel every week. Thanks again for giving me something to look forward to every week. Look forward seeing you finishing the go_cart. I hope you have a great day.,
Tim Beck
I remember the Batman go carts at Coney Island in the summer of 1966 or ‘67, not sure. We lived in Bay Ridge Brooklyn at the time and would often go to Coney Island in the morning and then Sheepshead Bay for a fresh seafood lunch. Who knows, I may have driven that exact go cart as an 8 year old. Thank you for the memories and great videos.
Lunch’s. Great memories and the best biscuits every made
Dang Wayne, I thought I was the old dude here. In 1966, I was busy being born . Those memories sound like a blast, I would be surprised if kids these days could have that kind of fun, way too " dangerous " lol.
Heh, one thing stood out in this.
America: *_sticks finger into hole in tire and scoops out cobwebs_*
Australia: *_backs away from tires and uses pressure hose to drown anything living in/on them_*
Thats because we don't have funnel webs and red back spiders, or drop bears lol. My mate in Geelong told us stories about the dreaded drop bear lol.
I can't think of a better way to relax on a Sunday afternoon, than to watch you bring a piece of history back to life, and also learn a thing or three. I look forward to episode 2 of The Batmobile. Thanks Mustie .
Amazing how Darren gets 99.9% of these things to run. I've learned a lot from you watching how you take the time to tell us what you are doing just like we are there with you.
Holy Bat-attack, Batman, Mustie 1 got the Batmobile up and running again. Look out evil doers; the Cape Crusaders are back. Great show Mustie. Take care and have a wonderful day 👍
I remember riding these when I was a kid at Coney Island and other amusement parks around New York City. As I recall they would never stop them from running the motors continually. So you got in it when it was running and you got out of it and was still running it just didn't move when you took your foot off the gas. If they did stop running the attendance would get out into the track and push them to start them. They probably use the pool starters to start them in the morning before the ride opened.
I would love to see it running, and the fiberglass body fixed and painted, driven in local parades! What a great find for us who grew up in the 60’s, and early 70’s! Great memories!
What a Cool project. Just imagine how many kids got a smile riding this _Batmobile_ . Now we get to see this *big kid* catch a smile also.
Hey Mustie, I thought I was pretty good at fixing all kinds of stuff but (after watching loads of your videos) you have lifted me to a whole new level - Thank you.
This man is an engine and carb genius.. I love your patience and approach to fixing things.. Great Video Musti!
Another great project going smoothly.Always a pleasure watching you bringing them back to life.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
I think that little motor sounds pretty good. Wouldn’t mind seeing a full restoration of the little car. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Thanks for sharing!
Mustie cracks me up he is so easy going laughs at his own jokes, just a good ol happy guy lol! good mechanic too.
It lost a wheel and the Joker got away.
OMG I have not heard that take on the nursery rhyme in ages !! Thanks for the memories .
Great time in the shop Mustie1! Thanks for having us in the shop. Cool car, you'll have to find sport the Batman costume for the test drive on this bat mobile.
More often than not on Sundays, I find myself watching your videos while I
" work" on my stained glass hobby, thanks for keeping me company!
Let’s gooo! What a way to start a Sunday. Thank you mustie1. This thing looks like a blast lol
Had a busy morning all lined up. Lots of things on the “honey-do” list. Tuned in to Mustie 1’s channel and before you know it I’m discarding that list my wife had for me! LOL
Another video filled with intrigue & great amazement as I watch him tackle problem after problem. Thanks for giving us backyard mechanic
wannabes hope!
So how did it go when your other half realized the to do list hadn't been completed ? Asking for a friend .
The Shriners would love 😍 to drive that if it's fully restored with a muffler added on of course. 😉👍A Great Fine!
Mustie 1, I've been watching you for several years and decided to watch a lawnmower repairman for a comparison. I have to say, If I had to get anything repaired I would bring it to you. You are a Master mechanic compared to many that have hung out the shingle. Thank you for the good format, content, and expertise.
Don’t forget the Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed.
Depends on what kind of brake clean it is. If it's acetone in a aerosol can, they're the same. If it's tetrachloroethylene, they aren't. Tetrachloroethylene is the same stuff they use to wash uniforms and "dry cleaning" services use, it's also what they call "chlorinated" brake clean.
There is a type of brake cleaner that is sold here in Scandinavia based on different kinds of heptanes and hexanes. It almost smells like gasoline. Very nice stuff.
Tetrachoroethylene is no longer used in dry cleaning. Banned in most places for many years. Perchloroethylene is in use today but is on its way out due to health and environmental regs. 1-1-1 Trichloroethylene is another solvent used in industry but is also now under review in many states.
Not-Fun fact, chlorinated brake clean shouldn't be welded on as it may produce deadly gases like phosgene and hydrogen chloride.
Can't beat MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone). Best solvent ever.
Don't they also use it to decaffeinate coffee? Or did I make that up?
I bet that thing had quite the life back in the 70's. You can imagine just how many kids have thrashed that thing around the track. It must have provided thousands of hours of fun back then. great to see it come back to life once again after decades of just standing.
This is an artifact that exudes the fun of its past. I felt it watching the video. It's palpable.
That BatMobile is like a song I can't get out of my head. I'm thinking about it alot! I wouldn't change the engine unless the new engine has an electric starter. Safety First my Friend!
I just put my sons first tool setup together. Duct tape, screwdriver, hammer, vise gripes Told him if they can't fix the job, then it can't be fixed.
Great list. I'd add zip ties to it also because I am obsessed with them and use them everywhere. Cheers!
That's a good start, if your son is in grade school -- I started fixing stuff at around age 9 (fixed an electric hand mixer that broke when my mother was making cookies), with just a screwdriver and common sense.
I understand your point about the versatility of a few basic hand tools, but don't artificially limit yourself by saying that some things cannot be fixed. For example, I fixed my television by ordering a $1 chip on the internet and using a hot air gun and a soldering iron.
We live in an age of widely available information that makes it far simpler to fix things that might typically be discarded as broken junk, if we ignore the possibility of repair.
I have fixed many things, from guitar amplifiers, cameras, headphones, cars... so many things I cannot list them. It's a good thing to consider that EVERYTHING is fixable... but occasionally it might not make the most sense.
For example, if you can fix a television with $100 worth of tools and parts, is that not wiser than purchasing a new television? You will end up with a television, and $100 worth of tools that you can use to fix other things. To buy a new television will cost far more, and you will not add to your tool collection (which means you can fix less things in the future).
I say ALWAYS be improving your repair skills, knowledge, and adding to your tool collection as needed.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Wish I had more experience in the electronics arena. I can do many of the things mustie does. Just not as cool as he is. But when it comes to isolating an electronic issue down to a chip. And then purchasing and installing it. I stumble on that stuff. Kinda Greek to me.
@@giggiddy Well, it starts with the will to fix something. When my TV first broke several years ago, I was able to gooble the symptoms and figure out that if a certain board fails, the picture will look a certain way. So, I looked on ebay, and bought THAT board, used for about $40. That was plug and play... as easy as putting a graphics card into a computer. Disconnect the old one, plug in the new one, and put the TV back together.
A few years later, the TV had the same symptoms, but used boards are no longer commonly available, or quite expensive. But I noticed that an online repair store was selling a service to repair the boards, and they mentioned the particular chip that they replace. Being the cheapskate that I am, I simply found the chip elsewhere (instead of paying their high price) and did it myself.
You can do this too, you just have to have the will to take it step by step, and learn whatever things you don't understand on the way. Start with the simplest possible electronics repairs... something like replacing the battery in an old ipod, or something. There's so much good content here on youtube, that you can learn just about anything. Watch Louis Rossmann fix some laptop computers in his older videos. Learn how to solder properly. It's the same basic process as fixing mechanical problems, but you just develop different particular technical skills (like soldering/desoldering). You just have to dive in and start learning.
A swap would be cool, but the tins and any other parts should be pretty easy to come by for that old Kohler. I’ve always loved those old motors. I have a k321 on my Case 444 and its a beast.
The old Kohler sounds pretty good.
Outstanding M-1, You out did your expectations. 💪😎👍 Cheerio !!!!!
Thanks Darren for going through ( fighting with rust and so on) what you do just to get a video for us to see. We appreciate so much.
just when I though he had everything weird and wonderful he finds something else more so than the last, thanks for the awesome content mate
Very cool. I'd like to see it restored to original. Great back story
Just want to say thanks for making Sunday mornings enjoyable again.
Awesome Thingy to play with😎👌 The usual nuts, bugs and ratsnest as always...
I can't believe it fired up with this amount of crap in the carburetor 👀. Thanks for the Sunday Treat. That was fun😎👍
Coffee and a mustie video best way to start a Sunday
Some thoughts about the body: the fiberglass shell is clearly based on the Futura show car, prior to it being rebuilt into the batmobile. If you look at the front grille, it goes all the way across the front as on the Futura showcar. It's also missing the scallops that turn the fins into bat wings. My guess is that this was a way to bypass trademark or copyright hassles on the body molding. As for the paint, it looks like you have brown primer with a coat of blue over it, and then black on top of that. My guess is that black paint was applied around 1989, since those batman logos appear to be the ones from the Michael Keaton film. The blue coat under it probably harkens back to the fact that the car was shown in blue in the comics and on saturday morning TV in the 70's. So you may be right that it's 60's era. But it could be 60's - 70's era also. I don't know enough about the mechanics of the motor and frame setup to judge their likely age. Might be interesting to sand through that black paint and see if you can uncover whatever deco it had before the black paint went on.
I'm not sure it was originally supposed to be the Batmobile at all. Just a generic finned car.
the 1966 live action batman series used a futura for the batmobile.
@@PandaMan02 George Barris did. The show leased the Batmobile car from Barris. And Barris got the Futura car from Ford for 1 dollar.
If you ask me, it looks like a heavily modified 1960s golf kart.
Cool project! Enjoyed watching.
I liked the "screen door spring" for a throttle spring! That motor sounds great! Enjoyed this one, for sure!
You know that you need to do a complete restore on this one! Who else could go along to one of your meets and have a Batmobile to play with? I'm sure a more powerful engine wouldn't do any harm! :-)
Or remove the heavy bumper systems !
What fun! Was hearing the 70's era Batman theme in my head while you were walking the body through the shop.
I learn something new every time I watch your videos, thanks.
Every time he does the fast forward kinda thing, am I the only one that hears the Benny Hill song in my head?? It started back when he did a lawn mower, and then did the fast forward kinda thing while mowing the yard. Now its all the time. The voices in my head say its not crazy, but there still fighting about it.
Nope, your not alone, and I've mentioned it before, especially when tapping with his little hammer, and suddenly goes into what I call "Benny Hill Mode". I usually envisage his poor little sidekick, Jackie Lee, receiving those little high speed slaps to the top of his head.
Cool. I worked at a go cart track in 1991. That's the kind of cars we had. They had the same wrap around bumper system with the coil springs. Those Koler engines are powerful. Great video🏆
I am thinking if he put the kind of clutch system they have of snow mobiles and mini bikes (I forget what they call 'em), that batmobile will much faster then 10mph! 😉
@@AmosBHaven CVT
That's an awesome find. Looking forward to the finished product.
Great stuff, love your content, and I always learn. Thank you!
good Morning! man I always wanted a Batmobile lol this video should be awesome! Mustie is always a great Sunday morning watch!
Just imagine the hours of service that engine has! It would be interesting to know how many miles this little cart racked up over its lifetime. I bought an old bumper car once, holy hell that thing was heavy. Like moving a stone slab. I think that one slick tire still on your wheel is the correct type, those treaded tires don't support much of a load but that slick version is almost like a pneumatic fork truck tire.
Having grown up in Brooklyn in the 60's and 70's I made many visits to Coney Island and I couldn't tell you what Go-carts were in that ride, but it wouldn't surprise me if that were one of them!
Thank you for sharing that one, it was very cool watching it come back to life!
Truth be told, I don't think they ran that good when I was there.
You can really feel the positive energy that comes out from this man, it's a pleasure watching his channel's content
I have been waiting all day for the moment Mustie1 uploaded this weeks video.
1:05:45 That drive train is acting like a giant flywheel. That's why it's able to go so slow.
Are you from Russia?
@@p71collector Why do you ask?
Ignore people lol , they ask because of the flag. Either way , Bless you.
I'm amazed at how strong the pull cord is. I was expecting it to break at any moment, LOL.
Really enjoyed watching this one - thanks for bringing back memories!
You know we’re headed for mayhem when he starts with a 5 gallon parts tray… holy bat crapman!
Classic Mustie1. If only you lived this side of the pond and I'd be around giving you a hand if you needed it lol
He lives in the town next to me. I’ve often thought the same thing, but don’t want to be a creeper. :)
ALWAYS a pleasure watching Mustie1's videos. Thanks for the education and entertainment!
Amazing that I can watch an hour long video and not even realize it….love Sunday morning
Mustie needs to invest in a "Handtool Rescue" sized vat of Evap-o-Rust for stuff like those rims!
Really clever bumper system. I wonder who made those karts?
If you could find a Joker go-kart, and costumes, that would make an EPIC neighborhood rip!
That was interesting. I have never seen inside one of those old bumper cars before. Thanks for the tip about the choke too;)
good joba mr M1, allways interesting to watch your fixings.
With all that rotating mass you can get it to idle like a hit and miss engine, the flywheels are literally keeping it going.
BTW- I live a half hour from Seaside Heights, NJ. The boardwalk burned down where the go karts were located.
They rebuilt the boardwalk and now the go karts are across the street on an asphalt elevated figure eight…still fun, just more expensive.
Looks like it has a centrifugal clutch... may be locked up... by using all chains, they prolly could have eliminated a lot of complexity/weight and got the needed speed reduction with just two chains and 4 sprockets...
Watching you work on those points brought back a memory of my father. When I bought my first truck which was an Ford F100. He have me a screw driver and an empty book of matches and a nail file and told me to put it in the glove compartment. He told me if I was ever stranded some where because the points closed up. To use the match book as a feeler gauge to adjust the points. Because the match book is .30 and would get me home.
Good memories...
You can use the striker to sand or file. Then use the cover to clean the points.
👋My Sunday fix. I love it. Can't wait to see it move on it's own. Bumper cars, they bring a smile to my face, great times.
This looks like its going to be a fun one !!. Can't wait for part 2 +
This brings salty discharge to my eyes.... my dear old dad had one of these and would take us five kids to school everyday uphill 75 yards both ways. He taught me to wrench on this beast of an engine. Thanks for the mammaries.
Who else is waiting for an overhead or gantry crane build?
Pretty cool, thanks for sharing!
Boy! Do you love a challenge. Great video as always. Love your approach to the work you do to save things and bring them back to life. No around the quarry in that Mustie. ZAP💥 BATMAN.💥
Q: What was Mustie’s favorite part of his Batman jokes?
A: The punch line.
Wpnaes - 💥BAM!💥 OOOOOFFFF💥
💥Crash💥 Bang 💥wallop💥
out of all the projects mustie1 has ever done, this is the ONLY one that should be completely "restored"
What a cool project! Will it rum? Of course it will, next step...tires and brake check, then road test. Nice job Mustie1!!😎
You always find the coolest stuff Mustie!
Thank you for another great Sunday video
What happened to that cute police bug ?
Dont be a joker, of course itll run
Trying to start that little motor is exactly why my Khohler push mower is in the garage. And my EGO 56 volt mower stands in a corner on the back porch. Thanks for the vid.
as per great vid and fun watching thx for taking the time to create
It's a Mustie1 video feature and only about 10% of the viewers show enough respect to give it a thumbs up? I don't get it. Anyway, thanks for sharing it with us and take care!
Maybe there's larger issues at play? This platform is larger than any single creator. I know it's ScrewTubed me too. Let's go Brandon!
Watching via a smart TV sometimes doesn't let you like things. I've done it myself...
There's differences in both. Also when it comes to chlorinated and non-chlorinated brake cleaners, the non-chlorinated was developed to combat accidents in the welding industry. The original brake clean, when used to degrease for weld prep and not allowed to dry fully, would, and still will, vaporize into chlorine gas(AKA NOT mustard gas but you still die).
@Dragomir Ronilac comment amended.
@Dragomir Ronilac Exactly what he said.
@@derekcollins1972 I did at first have it written that it was mustard gas. Just something I heard when being warned to not use old school brake cleaner to prep welds. Dragomir is correct. I amended my original comment.
@@JT-tz5hp Cool. I've always thought it was too. I think the gas is phosgene.
There is no relation with chlorine gas and mustard gas, other than they can and have been use as chemical agents in WWI. They both produce casualties, mainly by breathing, but in different ways. Chlorine chokes, and mustard burns, causing blisters on skin and in the airways of its victims.
Butta, Butta, Butta, Butta Bat Mannn ... Mustie 1 saves Bat Mobile from the crusher. This thing was definitely in the grips of the evil Grusher a true menace to society until my hero the Joker saved it. Thanks to you that tune was stuck in my empty head for the duration of this video. It never seises to amaze me what this guy can do with these old machines. Thanks for sharing another episode with Mustie 1 and the Bat Mobile...Not many people can say they single handedly saved the Bat Mobile... Great save!
Man that ole motor runs great. Can’t wait to see it screaming up an down the road. Super great video. Thanks
You get the coolest stuff!! Always amazed at the crazy things you find...
Great double-pulley flywheel " batman"! We used to ride gocarts, but not at Coney Island Amusement Park 1970's.
can't wait for the second part of this to be released. everyone loved batman on tv when I was a kid (adam west etc) watched every week .
Aww those are the memories . "Climbing up" the side of a building , Batman & Robin, when they would have a guest celebrity pop out one of the "windows" to talk to the caped crusader . Those were the days.
Batman vs Mustie part 1.Great Sunday night movie.Loved it.
OMG Mustie1 i can not wait to see more on it soon. I bet it`s going to be so much fun when you ride it and i can`t wait to see that too 👍😀
I love it when you back the camera way so we don’t get blown up lol you saved another one great job
What a cool go cart great find and video Darren
I know exactly what you mean about driving a go-cart with slicks on wet wood.
Paignton Pier had go-carts on the the end and we knew the guy who ran it. So at the end of the day we'd go down there & he'd let us have a free half hour whilst he cleared up before closing.
One day, whilst we were blatting around this small oval, he appeared with a hosepipe and he wetted both corners!
Those planks had been worn smooth by tyres for years. Then a layer of rubber & oil actually made it pretty grippy. Even with slicks.
But add water on top? It was like sheet ice!
So good when you got it right. A flick into the corner, then as the cart starts into massive oversteer you hold it with opposite lock & throttle all the way through the corner.
It felt really good when you got it right.
And it was a hoot when you didn't! Spinning off into the armco! 🤣
Thanks for reminding me of that summer. It must've been 78 or 79. Happy days! 😎☮️
A great video that appeals to kids of all ages! With the weight of the angle iron and the springs on that chassis it could ace a modern crash test and just bounce right back on the road and keep right on going.
Man I love to watch you work on things,, you bring me so much happiness with your laughter when you get something back to life,, continue to bring me happiness sir.
I can't wait to finish this series. I will get started now. Thanks and keep up the great work and Content
It's Sunday Morning here in the PNW the Mustie 1 clock says it's show time, tanks for sharing...
Great content mustie ,see ya on the next one!!! 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧