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08-16-2011, 04:35 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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"Late 80's" Gas Marathon
Ok, I have been searching for a marathon that is gas that I can start for a project. I think I may have found one, But I need some advice. I havent gone to look at it yet, but, here is what I know. Body is in good shape, drive line appears ok. Engine has been removed to be rebuilt, and it comes with the rebuild kit. Has no top. It also needs a muffler and a battery. Pictures dont tell the whole story I know, But what should I be looking for when I go look at it, and he is asking $550 for it in this condition with the rebuild kit. (Jug, rings bearings gaskets, piston etc...) Is this a fair price for a cart like this. Thanks in advance. These are the pictures he sent me. Thanks again.
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08-16-2011, 05:48 PM | #2 |
Getting Wild
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
I emailed that same guy today. If you can find a used muffler it would be ok. I'm not sure if you have priced out a new muffler or not but the are pretty steep. I was going to use it for parts for my cart. I haven't heard back from the guy. It would only work for me if its an 89.
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08-16-2011, 06:29 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
Well I was thinking about getting it as a project. Not sure yet. Looking at the body it looks like a pre 88. Just saying. Good luck.
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08-16-2011, 06:39 PM | #4 |
Respect the Cart
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
If it is as good as the pictures suggest then that is a nice little cart. The rebuild kit is worth $200 so you are effectively paying $350 for it. I think it is a 1987 as 1986 did not have that air intake on the passenger side and 1988 had a rubber nose. You really need a 2PG expert to make sure it is all there but if it were closer to home I would snap it up.
BTW the forward reverse lever is missing but that is a mere bagatelle. Dave |
08-16-2011, 06:42 PM | #5 |
Getting Wild
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
looks like mine and it's an 88. for 550 and a rebuild not bad. be sure to look at the frame good for rot and broken welds. mine was in worse shape and i paid 300 for it but it sure looks different now. see at 1lane66 threads/albun. anyway good luck,,looks like to be a good project just from the pics. donald
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08-17-2011, 07:05 AM | #6 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
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08-17-2011, 07:28 AM | #7 |
Getting Wild
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
I have an 89 and I don't have a plastic front cowl
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08-17-2011, 10:39 PM | #8 |
Hammer Down !!!!
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
88-91 = plastic cowl (all models, including GXT "Workhorse" style).... 88= vertical muffler on drivers side with engine shaft running front to rear, 89-91= horizontal muffler under seat, shaft running side to side (3pg motor)
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08-17-2011, 10:46 PM | #9 |
Getting Wild
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
Maybe mine is missing it but I have an 89 with the 3pg and no plastic cowl
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08-18-2011, 09:30 AM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: "Late 80's" Gas Marathon
What is meant by 2pg or 3pg?
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