Just got a '96

AzPete · 07-30-2011, 10:40 AM

Picked up this '96 36v Series a couple days ago. First cart I have messed with in 45 years...lol. Scotty has already been some help in the ID of it. I also guess it is a TXT whatever that refers to. Not sure what they are worth but I feel I did ok based on the local market.

Had to replace the F&R switch. PO said he never had problems..sure....the contacts just melted when I drove up to look...... Anyway, got a heavy duty switch locally for $126 out the door due to a price misquote.

Works great for our needs on the 4.3 acres. Will need to get new cables some time and it has a bit of up and down play at the spindle/axle pivot. Nothing serious.

rabbitreborn · 07-30-2011, 10:49 AM

looks like a fantastic platform to begin modding......

TXT is a model of cart. basically as a 96, you have one of the first year production of the TXT model. The TXT model was based on the Medalist model. The difference between the 2 is a Medalist has a steel body whereas a TXT uses the plastic body.

Not sure how it is on PC, but around here, with a long top and the rear seat, if you paid anything under $2k you got a really good deal. That cart, at my shop (in running condition, with used batteries) would probably be on the line for about $3k.

AzPete · 07-30-2011, 10:56 AM

Sweet. Thanks for the info.

Got it for $1500. Had six others waiting if I passed. It was posted on Craigs List at 8:15, I called at 11.....owner home at 5...I bought it.

Not sure about the mods....mainly just need the transportation for now......but I know how it goes.

rabbitreborn · 07-30-2011, 11:08 AM

lmao, trust me.... the bug will bite you and the next thing you know you will have spent 3 times that amount on modifications..... Then suddenly you will sell that one just so you can buy another and do it all over again.....

Seriously though, $1500 is a fantastic deal for that cart..... figure the rear seat alone is worth $300, the roof another $200-300......

AzPete · 07-30-2011, 11:11 AM

I know....I was restoring old Mustangs for several years.....and now, even the '11 California Special nudges the mod bug every so often.

It appears that this series cart is a good choice for my uses too. Didn't know squat about them...just bought based on price.

Duscarter · 07-30-2011, 12:23 PM

Nice job, I just got a 97 (serial number lookup says 98?), for $1400. Yours looks to be in better shape.

Already spent a little over $500 with at least that much to go before I am happy.

07-30-2011, 10:40 AM	#1
AzPete Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 401	Just got a '96 Picked up this '96 36v Series a couple days ago. First cart I have messed with in 45 years...lol. Scotty has already been some help in the ID of it. I also guess it is a TXT whatever that refers to. Not sure what they are worth but I feel I did ok based on the local market. Had to replace the F&R switch. PO said he never had problems..sure....the contacts just melted when I drove up to look...... Anyway, got a heavy duty switch locally for $126 out the door due to a price misquote. Works great for our needs on the 4.3 acres. Will need to get new cables some time and it has a bit of up and down play at the spindle/axle pivot. Nothing serious.

07-30-2011, 10:49 AM	#2
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: Just got a '96 looks like a fantastic platform to begin modding...... TXT is a model of cart. basically as a 96, you have one of the first year production of the TXT model. The TXT model was based on the Medalist model. The difference between the 2 is a Medalist has a steel body whereas a TXT uses the plastic body. Not sure how it is on PC, but around here, with a long top and the rear seat, if you paid anything under $2k you got a really good deal. That cart, at my shop (in running condition, with used batteries) would probably be on the line for about $3k.

07-30-2011, 10:56 AM	#3
AzPete Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 401	Re: Just got a '96 Sweet. Thanks for the info. Got it for $1500. Had six others waiting if I passed. It was posted on Craigs List at 8:15, I called at 11.....owner home at 5...I bought it. Not sure about the mods....mainly just need the transportation for now......but I know how it goes.

07-30-2011, 11:08 AM	#4
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: Just got a '96 lmao, trust me.... the bug will bite you and the next thing you know you will have spent 3 times that amount on modifications..... Then suddenly you will sell that one just so you can buy another and do it all over again..... Seriously though, $1500 is a fantastic deal for that cart..... figure the rear seat alone is worth $300, the roof another $200-300......

07-30-2011, 11:11 AM	#5
AzPete Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 401	Re: Just got a '96 I know....I was restoring old Mustangs for several years.....and now, even the '11 California Special nudges the mod bug every so often. It appears that this series cart is a good choice for my uses too. Didn't know squat about them...just bought based on price.

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07-30-2011, 12:23 PM	#6
Duscarter Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 142	Re: Just got a '96 Nice job, I just got a 97 (serial number lookup says 98?), for $1400. Yours looks to be in better shape. Already spent a little over $500 with at least that much to go before I am happy.