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01-06-2013, 12:53 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2010
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2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
I've had all of this running under a separate thread title, but wanted to move away from that thread and make a general build thread.
Cart as purchased I bought this cart in 2010 as a 2004 Club Car DS Villager, which is basically a DS IQ cart with factory rear seat and extended top. Remodel #1 Within a few months of buying, I made some initial changes to the cart that should be documented in an older thread somewhere here on BGW, but basically I added these items: Jakes 3" spindle lift Alltrax 400 amp DCX controller turn signal lighting kit front/rear seat belts 20x10x10 tires on 10" wheels. We drove it this way for the past 2 years and it performed great. Remodel #2 A couple of months ago, I needed to replace my front two tires which were worn completely bald. Of course, this simple action lead to an excuse to remodel a second time. This time around, I've made a few more changes that I hope to carry us through the next 3 or 4 years of cart usage. Those changes included: New batteries 22x11x10 tires on 10" wheels Alltrax 500 amp DCX controller Plum Quick bandit motor folding rear cargo/seat black extended top front windshield and strut front seat bottom/back cushions - newer style 1 piece & buff seat belt bars to fit new seat brackets front brush guard Jakes 4" double a-arm lift Scottyb battery cables 400 amp HD solenoid Rear axle/differential assembly Grant steering wheel & adapter Obviously, some of these items replaced stuff from remodel #1, and some of them are additional. I sourced a good bit of the items used from a nearby dealer, like the windshield strut and seat cushions. The rear axle was a 2007 used one from Plum Quick. Here is how it sits today: So, the million dollar question I keep having to answer now is why didn't I just sell this one and buy a new one. Well, in the long run it would have been easier and might have been a few bucks cheaper up front, but anyone on this site knows that we can't leave well enough alone. Besides, most of the ones I've seen for sale locally only have superficial upgrades done to them like cheap lifts and seat covers, but a price similar to what I have in mine for a full upgrade. Who knows what's best, but I like doing the project myself. Lastly, Probable items left to add in future: Black diamond plate kick plate Black diamond plate rocker panels Black dash assembly Rear hitch receiver Canvas cover for cold day driving Possible taller rear roof struts or brackets as these make the top seem a little low in back. It's been a fun and frustrating project. Thanks for looking! |
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01-06-2013, 01:45 PM | #2 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Desert Aire, Washington
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Re: 2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
Doing the work yourself is half the fun. That's a great looking cart btw.
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01-06-2013, 02:10 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Re: 2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
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01-06-2013, 03:09 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Binghamton, NY
Posts: 384
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Re: 2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
Your cart looks awesome.
You'd have to spend double what you put into it if you just purchased it from somewhere else. AND, you know it's been done right! |
01-06-2013, 03:12 PM | #5 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
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Re: 2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
I like it!
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When you purchase a modified cart, unless you see the cart being built or know the person doing the work, you can't always trust the quality of the work nor the quality of the parts being put into it so it can be sold for more money! -Scott H. |
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01-06-2013, 03:13 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Binghamton, NY
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Re: 2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
Where did you get the front brush guard? I want one!
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01-06-2013, 03:16 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 271
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Re: 2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
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01-20-2013, 05:33 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Re: 2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
Some new pictures:
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01-20-2013, 05:39 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Binghamton, NY
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Re: 2004 Club Car DS Villager - remodel number 2
Very nice! I am partial to Club Cars, I just like the style.
PS> your cart looks tricked out without being overdone. |
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