Golf cart rebuild????

[fisher__man]

I have access to a electric golf cart that we used to use on one of our lease. It was lifted and worked great. Problem is it has sat in my parents back yard for about 8 years no cover or anything. Would this be worth redoing and if so how much am I looking at to rebuild it worst case scenario?

[bigbad243]

2 or 3 grand if everything is done.

[Sleepy]

Depends what kind of shape it's in. Have pics?

[fisher__man]

No pics. Are there any easy test I could preforme on some of the expensive parts before I get in too far and spent too much.

[Bucksaw]

Gotta put batteries in it and see if it works. If it still runs, the rest can be cheap if you work it right and do the repairs yourself. Otherwise, it can get around $2k -$3k easy when paying labor.

I redid an 86 with all new electronics (upgraded oem), larger cables, lift, tires, seat covers, racks, lights, paint, repaired all rust, the works, for under a grand; and that included batteries. Also did a 96 the same way except for the electronics for a little less. Being able to weld and build your own components, like cables, is a big advantage here. Also, a working motor is a must for a cheap rebuild.

[fisher__man]

I can weld, and make cables..... I just don't want to throw a bunch of money at it when I could find a pretty good used one for under $3000 and not have to do any work.

Would I have to have 36v to test the motor or would one be able to tell if it is working?

[kooterbrown9157]

Check on you tube there is a video on testing the motor with a jumper pack to see if motor works. Not sure of the link and sorry don't have the time to pull it. Good luck

[Bucksaw]

I can weld, and make cables..... I just don't want to throw a bunch of money at it when I could find a pretty good used one for under $3000 and not have to do any work.

Would I have to have 36v to test the motor or would one be able to tell if it is working?

That's the thing. Most of them cost as much to rebuild as to buy. Those of us that rebuild them usually do it because its a project and/or you can spread the cost oyt over time rather than spend it all at once to purchase a new one. Having the cart already is gonna save you some money, so you should be able to get it ru ning for just the cost of batteries. After that you can spend as much as you can imagine stuff to buy to upgrade it. Realistically you should be able to rebuild it i to a great hunting cart for less than $1500, especially if you do the work yourself.