So I am taking a big step forward. In the next week or so I will be picking up my first cart which I plan to restore and give to my mother- in-law when she begins to SnowBird this next season. The reason I chose to restore rather than purchase something turn key has many answers. 1) I need a hobby. 2) I've always liked tinkering. 3) The plan is to customize it in colors and accessories for her favorite NFL team. 4) Although my mother-in-law and I get along very well, I can't ignore the extra points I might get for this one. :lol:
The Cart
Is a 2000 EZ-GO TXT 2 seater in fair/poor condition. This cart has lived its life in central Florida. 36 volts. It has batteries and charger, it runs and holds a charge. The body panels are what you would think from a 16 year old cart but the plan is to repaint. The seats will need to be recovered but that was in the plan. The frame is rusty but no apparent rust thru.
The Plan
Paint and recover in favorite team colors.
Add additional rear seats
Increase rear springs to account for additional seating.
Add headlight and tail lights
Add voltage reducer
Clean and repair frame if needed and cover with a rust killer product
Assorted cleaning restoring to give it a clean appearance.
The Questions
Should I up grade the volts? What all does that involve?
What's my plan of attack? How to start?
What components are more cost effective to buy new as to restore?
Repaint body and roof or buy new? If repainted what kind of paint? Easier to take to a paint shop?
Suggestions? Direction? Advice? All much appreciated.
Thanks.
The Cart
Is a 2000 EZ-GO TXT 2 seater in fair/poor condition. This cart has lived its life in central Florida. 36 volts. It has batteries and charger, it runs and holds a charge. The body panels are what you would think from a 16 year old cart but the plan is to repaint. The seats will need to be recovered but that was in the plan. The frame is rusty but no apparent rust thru.
The Plan
Paint and recover in favorite team colors.
Add additional rear seats
Increase rear springs to account for additional seating.
Add headlight and tail lights
Add voltage reducer
Clean and repair frame if needed and cover with a rust killer product
Assorted cleaning restoring to give it a clean appearance.
The Questions
Should I up grade the volts? What all does that involve?
What's my plan of attack? How to start?
What components are more cost effective to buy new as to restore?
Repaint body and roof or buy new? If repainted what kind of paint? Easier to take to a paint shop?
Suggestions? Direction? Advice? All much appreciated.
Thanks.