1986 Club Car CPP big block conversion: pics & questions

kola

Hi: I have been viewing this and other cart forums for the past nine months gathering ideas for a cart project. I recently acquired a 1986 gas Club Car through some trading and decided to take the plunge on a big block project. Not an easy decision because when finished the amount of money put into this cart will exceed the value of any vehicle I currently own.

To begin, they say copying is the sincerest form of flattery, the first picture is the look I'm going for:

I really wanted the "street look" and didn't want to lift my cart, but the 18hp Briggs conversion requires it. Hope it turns out.

I have ordered the big block kit with high rev. kit, 10-inch ITP SS with 22x11x10 Lawn Pro tires, 4-inch lift kit, and other misc. items from Cart Parts Plus. I have ordered a newly-painted body with head/tail lights installed from Decker's Garage. Hoping to have the project completed by 4th of July.

QUESTIONS:

1. What to use for heat blocking/sound dampening material under the rear body?

2. Can the one-piece seat back on the newer Club Car be used on my older cart without major modification (will have three people riding up front often)?

3. How to mount seat belts for front seat?

4. Any recommendations for rear flip-flop seat: steel or aluminum frame better? Heavy Duty springs needed?

5. What to do with the choke hole in cart body (I'm assuming the Briggs does not use it)?

6. Want to paint the canopy and struts black. Will rattle-can job cut it?

7. Shocks are caked with oily dirt but they still rebound good (no bounce). Replace or re-use?

8. Driven clutch power spring necessary with 18hp Briggs?

9. Is the aluminum trim piece that holds the front cowl expensive? The current one is nicked up; I'm leaning towards just polishing and re-using.

Other questions to follow. I appreciate any insight/recommendations. Having already spent a lot of money on this project, I'd prefer not to spend anymore than is necessary. At the same time, I believe in doing things right the first time. Thanks for your time.

Below are pics of the dismantling. Will post pics of the build.

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smallblock450sl

I shure would like to help you more, but I'm a Yamaha guy. I LIKE YOUR STYLE THOUGH!!! I've put 2 Big Blocks into standard cars and had "NO" clearance issues. If clearance is tight..you may want to look at http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/big-b...alphacarts.com at there builit adapter and K & N filter kit. It does away with the air cleaner assy from the Briggs and gives more clearance. No sound deading needed, You have a Big Block! Seat back upgrade...anything is possibale..just fabricate. Why would you want seat belts, if that thing rolls.........you want out!!! On the flip/flop rear seat..buy what you want that looks good to you. I would just leave the stock choke assy in the new body..it will look stock or have the hole filled with fiberglass and repaint. If the top struts are aluminum you wont be happy with paint, maybe polishing ? Standard shocks with a "rfs" very tough call. Maybe some kind of spacer to "lift" the rearend by an inch or more to take the weight. Secondary clutch and Clubcar trim I'll leave to the experts. Can't wait to see pic's of the build ! You've asked "solid questions" that anyone could use to do the same. Later Dave

roady89

Thats a Performance V-Twins adaptor. Says so right on top of it.

kola

Hi. Thanks for the replies. The wheels/tires and engine arrived but the lift kit and driven clutch didn't, so stopped until they arrive. Will post more once the build begins.

Pat

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C-BO

shine up that frame while you are waiting for the rest of the parts.
you will be happy you did when you are done with the build.

kola

Driven clutch arrived. Lift kit should be here tomorrow. Hope to start buttoning this thing up soon.

Question: What is the the black "rod" in the 18hp Briggs with the pin through it? From what I have read it, it is the governor or governor-related. All the pictures I have seen on the forums of the 18hp Briggs have this item removed. Should it be removed? If so, how?

Thanks

Pat

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TheNewGuy

If it came that way from CPP, I would leave it alone, could ask Tom though. I don't have one on mine.

Ron


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EZ-GOnewild

1. What to use for heat blocking/sound dampening material under the rear body?

Dynamat works great and you can find it at the local autoparts store.

Cool build! Keep us posted.

kola

Got the lift kit and engine installed. Engine starts right up. Things went relatively smoothly, though someone more mechanically inclined than I could get things done more quickly. Still need to adjust the lift.

Unfortunately, I didn't keep the needed throttle linkage in the black electrical box, so progress came to a halt. Requested the piece on another post.

I've decided not to tighten the governor lever, thereby bypassing the governor.

I'd appreciate some guidance on how to align the clutches.

Also, the front shocks are hashed. Any ideas on replacements?

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C-BO

looking good!