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Old 03-20-2014, 10:43 PM   #1
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Default 83 DS 48v conversion

My neighbors dad had a 83 DS rotting away in his car port. He finally pulled the trigger and we are bringing this baby back to life! The list so far is:

48 v conversion
New harness
MCOR conversion
Grey paint job
Rear flip seat
Lights
80" Elite top
Carbon fiber dash
205/50-10 wheels/tires
Black seats with Stealth Mfg high backs
Stock 1204-410 controller
Stock Albright solenoid

Going to leave the 36v motor and see how it goes
Most likely going to eliminate the OBC and use a DPI charger

I forgot to take a picture before I dove in and stripped it
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Old 03-21-2014, 11:36 AM   #2
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Default Re: 83 DS 48v conversion

How did you go about cleaning things up? Is that some coating on the frame?

I'm looking forward to following this one because it's what I'm planning, at least electrically, for my cart.
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Old 03-21-2014, 11:56 AM   #3
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I pressure wash it then spray it down with white lightning aluminum brighter then pressure wash again to rinse.

I did do a light coat of silver metallic in the battery bay
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Old 03-26-2014, 02:20 PM   #4
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I converted mine from 36 to 48 Volts and kept the 36V motor. As long as you don't abuse it too much it'll be fast & reliable.

-Scott H.
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Old 03-26-2014, 02:25 PM   #5
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This will be driven around a golf cart town by an older guy so their shouldn't be much abuse
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Old 03-26-2014, 03:03 PM   #6
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I converted mine from 36 to 48 Volts and kept the 36V motor. As long as you don't abuse it too much it'll be fast & reliable.

-Scott H.
Mine is still trucking along after 2 years
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Old 03-27-2014, 12:31 AM   #7
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Got the controller and solenoid mounted. Batteries are in. Wired it all up then went back over everything to confirm. I wired the key switch to test. Hit the pedal with the highest expectations aaaaaaannnnnnndddddd ...... Nothing. Jumped the solenoid and she took off so I will replace it tomorrow. I'll post some pics tomorrow...errr later today
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Old 03-27-2014, 12:59 AM   #8
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Nice build you got going on it's nice to have extra parts
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Old 03-27-2014, 10:37 AM   #9
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Yes it is nice. I haven't had to buy anything yet except batteries and the harness

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Old 04-01-2014, 12:17 PM   #10
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Decided to remove the obc completely so attached negative from solenoid to B-. Got the rear body on mostly.
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