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Restoring Golf Cart
Posted on 3/24/18 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 3/24/18 at 1:27 pm
I think I’m about to pull the trigger on a used golf cart on Craig’s List. I’m a little worried about the batteries and charger. It’s a 2003 model Club Car, 48v. Anybody restored a golf cart before or know much about these batteries?
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Posted on 3/24/18 at 2:24 pm to Sigma
I think most of if not all are 48v. Look to make sure but I’m pretty sure.
You’ll be looking at $500-700+ to replace the batteries.
You’ll be looking at $500-700+ to replace the batteries.
Posted on 3/24/18 at 2:34 pm to Sigma
I've restored/customized a few 48v golf carts, if you plan on keeping it a few years go ahead and buy Trojan batteries, don't waste your money on the cheaper batteries
Posted on 3/24/18 at 3:14 pm to auburntiger4life
Trojans are about $1200 for 4x12. Am I looking at the right thing? Any guidance on the charger if I have to replace? Low amp, trickle-type charger would probably suit our use.
Posted on 3/24/18 at 3:35 pm to Sigma
That price sounds about right, I think last set I bought were about 1000 couple years ago, on the charger I would use the one that comes with cart, last cheap batteries I bought lasted only 3yrs
Posted on 3/24/18 at 6:29 pm to auburntiger4life
There is a guy that list on craigslist out of mccomb. Got a set for about $800 a year ago. First set got six years when i bout it used.
Posted on 3/24/18 at 7:33 pm to bbvdd
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think most of if not all are 48v
2003 is probably a ds, I think those can be 36v
You want one with newer batteries...a year or two old. Don't buy one with older batteries unless new batteries are factored into the cost.
Super easy to work on.
This post was edited on 3/24/18 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 3/24/18 at 9:00 pm to Sigma
I restored a 91 Yamaha G2 gasser. Anything you need to know about golf cart mods can be found on buggiesgonewild.com
Posted on 3/24/18 at 9:03 pm to Columbia
Awesome, thanks for that.
It’s a 48v based on the serial number.
It’s a 48v based on the serial number.
Posted on 4/9/18 at 8:01 am to Sigma
Turns out it’s a 36v. I hooked it up to a 12v car battery to check the motor and it looks to be good.
Question on a battery charger. The oem version is going for about $500 from what I can tell. I see on eBay some aftermarket chargers that are less than $100. Any recommendations?
Question on a battery charger. The oem version is going for about $500 from what I can tell. I see on eBay some aftermarket chargers that are less than $100. Any recommendations?
Posted on 4/11/18 at 9:01 am to Sigma
Bump.
Posted on 4/11/18 at 9:50 am to Sigma
OEM chargers are really high. I went with a DPI accusense charger when I upgraded my battery pack to 42V from 36V. Got it around $280.00 from cartsunlimited. I can't say enough about their customer service. The best I've ever seen.
I don't know if I would trust a $100.00 charger off ebay. Too much could go wrong. Last thing you would want is a charger that doesn't shut off and blows up your brand new batteries.
I don't know if I would trust a $100.00 charger off ebay. Too much could go wrong. Last thing you would want is a charger that doesn't shut off and blows up your brand new batteries.
Posted on 4/11/18 at 12:38 pm to jdavid1
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jdavid1
Thanks
Posted on 4/11/18 at 2:21 pm to Sigma
Post before and after pics when done
Posted on 4/11/18 at 3:42 pm to jdavid1
Cartsunlimited is a huge help and the guy is great with help too if you email him with questions. I bought a 2000 DS last year and of course the batteries were not maintained, I replaced one, then another went bad, etc. There is a reason they tell you to change them all at once. I believe there is a simple conversion for the DS to get it to 48V from 36. He has the info on his website. 6 - 8 Volts are better then 4 12's.
If you lift it you will want to replace the controller as well as the F/R switch to a heavy duty (first thing I burnt up) Also upgrading your wires to 2 gauge or even 4 gauge will make a big improvement.
They are not cheap once you start upgrading, you will always want to add something more. But its fun and easy.
If you lift it you will want to replace the controller as well as the F/R switch to a heavy duty (first thing I burnt up) Also upgrading your wires to 2 gauge or even 4 gauge will make a big improvement.
They are not cheap once you start upgrading, you will always want to add something more. But its fun and easy.
This post was edited on 4/11/18 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 5/18/18 at 8:02 am to Columbia
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Post before and after pics when done
Not finished yet, but thought this might be a fun thread to update over the next couple of weeks.
Here's the cart as I received it. 2003 Club Cart DS, 36V. Came without batteries, charger, or solenoid, and the rest was the older V-glide system. I'm keeping the 36V motor but upgrading all the electrical system to 48V.
Started taking the body off to get to the electricals.
Sanded as much of the frame as I could get to, and sprayed the steel with self-etching primer to clean it up.
All the electrical is finished. Need to tidy things up a bit and add a few labels.
Prepped the body for primer.
Sprayed primer.
I'm building a rear seat using square tubing, welded together.
Posted on 5/18/18 at 9:05 am to Sigma
Lookin good man.
Posted on 5/29/18 at 8:25 am to jdavid1
Finished it up this weekend. Had a lot fun and learned a ton. In case anybody is interested, here's the finished product.
Posted on 5/29/18 at 8:40 am to Sigma
$700 for new batteries, and you should be good to go.
Posted on 5/29/18 at 8:43 am to Homey the Clown
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$700 for new batteries, and you should be good to go.
Thanks. That's exactly what I spent on 6x8V Duracells from Sams. We'll see how they hold up.
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