93 EZGO refurb on a budget

gark

Hello BGW, I'm a newbi here.

Anyway, I bought this gem for 3 bills last week from a guy who let it sit out under a tree since last summer. All 4 wheels were flat, but to my surprise when he turned the ignition on without a key and pressed the gas, the rims spun. Its alive and needs some TLC.

After dragging this thing out of the dirt and leaves and hauling it back to my place with some help, the first thing I had to do was pull the batteries out so that it was light enough that I could push (not roll) it off the trailer by myself. Next I bought some used wheels and tires for $80 so that I could roll this thing to a spot where I could power wash all the mud and dirt off, and then roll it into storage.

I'm on a very small budget, any suggestions for fixing this thig up?

I think the batteries will be OK for now. A guy at a local golf cart shop told me that I could find the manufacture date stamped on the battery post. Mine where J7, does that mean October 2007, 1997, or 1987. I'm guessing 2007. The former owner did say he replaced the batteries about a year ago.

I know I have to somehow secure the battery trays. They were very rusty, but I have no welding skills. The guy at the shop said I could try using some strips of metal and fasten them with rivets to help strengthen some of the weak spots. What do you guys think?

I've ordered a few of the plastic body parts; front cowel, fender cap, rocker panels, and rubber molding; because they are scratched up pretty bad or torn. Infact I got some of them today, but UPS must have smashed the box, because the front cowel arrive in 2 pieces.

As for the metal body, its in decent shape except for a spot on the drivers side. Just need to hammer it back in, patch, prime and paint, right?

Any suggestions on keeping the budget low while fixing it up? I'll post some pics for you too see.

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crash12888

Welcome to BGW!!
Nice looking cart and for $300! Great find, Did you get a charger with it?

Ok, Your on a budget but you have a pretty hefty list of eye candy (appearance parts, not functional) coming already for it.
Take the cart to a reputable welding shop and have them remove the rusted battery tray framework and repair it correctly. Have them check the frame also while it is there. Forget the sheetmetal rivet idea. You know what they say about starting with a good foundation and you don't want $600. plus dollars worth of batteries falling out and shorting you electrical system.

gark

yes, I got a charger with the cart.

What would a reputable welding shop charge for installing 150+ worth of battery trays?

scottyb

Call around and ask em..... What they charge in Dallas isn't the same as Cal. maybe they will charge less if you remove the old trays.......

crash12888

Scottys right on geographics, it's just not the same everywhere. I don't recall reading where you are from.
If you talk to a shop and cut your old frame out, take pictures before to show them the layout of the trays.

Another option alot of people over look is your local vocational or tech schools. The welding shop as well as auto body and mechanics shops all do work for little or just cost of materials for training the students.
Just an Idea. Mitch

Edit: Ok, I see Dallas Tx.

eadavis

You can buy replacement trays pretty cheap I saw some for your cart for ~$30 a side and I think they bolt on. Mikesmotortoys is in Dallas he is a sponser of the site and can probably get them for you.

crash12888

Now I didn't think of that!

AggressiveBuggy

I have the same cart to refurbish...but its a '95. Mine looks about like yours. My first step is to build a new battery tray...if you were closer we could weld one up for you too. Subscribing to this thread so I can see your progress.

rusty

Hello gark and Welcome to the forum.