Golf Cart Build

[adrianp89]

Figured you guys might find this interesting. Right around COVID I picked up a 2001 EZGO TXT Golf Cart for $100. It was is relatively rough shape. It probably would have ran with some new batteries but of course I decided to tear it down and re-build it.

Here are the pictures of how it started:

 

[adrianp89]

Next up dis-assembly and some pressure washing.

 

[adrianp89]

Once everything was cleaned up, I got rid of the rust and painted the frame in POR15. I also re-painted other metal pieces that could be retained.

 

[adrianp89]

The cart got all new suspension (shocks/leaf springs/tie-rods/brake pads/brake lines) and a 6" lift kit. This was all installed along with new 23" tires/rims. After this I made no progress for over a year. Until I started up a few weeks ago.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Looks like a fun project!

Since I don't live in Florida I don't know much about golf carts.

I know my Dad (folks live in The Villages, although Dad has passed) had replaced the engine in his cart to something more powerful than the stock engine and went with a battery watering system.

Jim

 

[adrianp89]

So finally decided to order the parts to finish this thing up (for now). All electrical components have been upgraded except for the motor. New 500 amp controller, heavy duty solenoid, and I switched from the manual gear shift to electronic button for Forward and Reverse. I also switched from 36v to 48v. I used some left over 0 gauge wire to hook everything up. As well, an onboard bluetooth charger. After all this she as alive and had a nice test drive to the front of the house. (Have to go a little bit of ways to make it from backyard to front).

 

[adrianp89]

Looks like a fun project!

Since I don't live in Florida I don't know much about golf carts.

I know my Dad (folks live in The Villages, although Dad has passed) had replaced the engine in his cart to something more powerful than the stock engine and went with a battery watering system.

Jim

These things are money pits for sure lol. I am well over what I thought I would spend, but I also plan on keeping this thing for a very long time.

I am curious on the watering systems, but that is one of the last things on my mind currently lol

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Consider adding a battery watering system. It's an easy peasy way to keep the batteries topped with water.

Jim

 

[adrianp89]

I drove the cart up to a local shop (we live in golf cart friendly city, just can't cross major roads). They are going to handle an alignment, and do a once over the cart to make sure everything I did is good.

In the meantime, the new body is on order, along with a rear seat kit. It is also time to start re-finishing other pieces.

The rear basket was dissembled to get the rear frame rails out. They were sanded down and cleaned. Ditto for the front seat back plastic cover. If it weren't for 20mph winds today, I would have painted them but that will wait. Once this was apart I put on a new seat cover.

 

[14SX190]

The cart got all new suspension (shocks/leaf springs/tie-rods/brake pads/brake lines) and a 6" lift kit. This was all installed along with new 23" tires/rims. After this I made no progress for over a year. Until I started up a few weeks ago.

Was that by choice or trouble getting parts?

I have been wanting a gas powered Club Car(aluminum chassis) if I can find one for Christmas. Trying to get son interested to drive.

These things are money pits for sure lol. I am well over what I thought I would spend, but I also plan on keeping this thing for a very long time.
I am curious on the watering systems, but that is one of the last things on my mind currently lol

Its usually the case on restoration but you'll know it's "All New" for the years you'll enjoy it problem free....

 

[adrianp89]

By choice, my wife wanted the bathroom redone so budget went towards that. Then I got yelled at for not having the golf cart complete so here we are now lol.

 

[14SX190]

Something about batteries vs engine I can't seem prefer.

Its a newer 48V or 36? Those batteries were $$$.

 

[adrianp89]

Something about batteries vs engine I can't seem prefer.

Its a newer 48V or 36? Those batteries were $$$.

was originally 36v, I converted it to 48v.

Gas is such a PITA I don’t want to ever deal with it lol everything we own except my truck and the boats are now electric. Batteries were about $800. When they die I probably will switch to lithium. It might even be cheaper by that time.

 

[2kwik4u]

(folks live in The Villages)

Grandfather lives there as well. Plays golf on Sawgrass a couple times a week. Drives the cart over from the house. Been there a shade over 20yrs now.

 

[14SX190]

Ouch.
I know myself and won't charge it until I want to use it.

why the new body? old one didn't look bad or did you go custom?

 

[adrianp89]

Ouch.
I know myself and won't charge it until I want to use it.

why the new body? old one didn't look bad or did you go custom?

The body was salvageable, needed quite a bit of work though. There was cracks and plenty of deep scrapes.

The new body is completely different, it’s pretty bad ass IMO.

I already used to plugging the boat in so not too much different. Having an onboard charger helps too.

 

[adrianp89]

New body and rear seat kit came in today.... Dropped the body off at my local shop for PPF. This thing should be relatively wrapped up once I get that back.

 

[14SX190]

Where's the before body picture?
Color chip?

Jeez your as hush hush as Yamaha.

 

[adrianp89]

Where's the before body picture?
Color chip?

Jeez your as hush hush as Yamaha.

I didn't take it out of the box, just took it straight to the dealer. Here is link to what it looks like though:

In red

EZGO TXT Madjax Storm Body Kit (Choose your Color!)

EZGO TXT Madjax Storm Body Kit in 9 different colors from Madjax. Free shipping! We always price match. Get new EZ-GO body kits today!

www.golfcarttiresupply.com

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

I didn't take it out of the box, just took it straight to the dealer. Here is link to what it looks like though:

In red

EZGO TXT Madjax Storm Body Kit (Choose your Color!)

EZGO TXT Madjax Storm Body Kit in 9 different colors from Madjax. Free shipping! We always price match. Get new EZ-GO body kits today!

www.golfcarttiresupply.com

That does looks pretty bad-assed!

Of all the colors, I think the red pops the most. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

I wasn't looking for anymore projects, but this one would be cool to do.

By the way, my Dad did the update from 36V to 48V as well and was very please with the performance difference.

Jim