What do I do next?!

God of Thunder · 10-08-2020, 10:08 PM

Hello everyone! I am a first time builder here to golf carts. I have a 2004 TXT and am finally getting somewhere with it. I acquired a new to me fairly clean white body that I want to use, and I am getting close to putting things back together. Unfortunately, the things I'd like to do, I am not sure how/what order to do them in!

So here's where I am....I have basically a frame right now with a few of the parts still on. No motor or batteries. I had to remove the lower floorboard due to it rusting all the way through. I have acquired a new one that's being shipped to me.

So before that - I think I need to spray something on the frame to prevent more rusting. I read about what I think was called "Hercules Paint" and I read about something called POR15. Should I just paint the rusted parts (nothing is horrible other than the floor pan which I removed) with that POR15 and be good?

Once that's thats done, I should be able to install my new floor pan.

Next - do I add my lift kit now before the body is on? Or should I bolt the body on and then do the lift kit? As far as the lift kit - I don't know what I need/don't need. I won't use the cart off road really....it'll travel with the RV and maybe do some fun drivign in the neighborhood. I don't mind a cheap lift kit, but I don't know crap about lift kits, so I don't even have a clue where to start. I see axle lift, or something rather - but any assistance here would be great!

So after either the lift kit, or body or whatever else, I imagine I need to add in the floor mat, and then the rocker panels, and then the metal pieces that hold the mat down....I think.

I am sorry for all these newbish questions, and I should probably see if there are some build threads somewhere here.....but here are some pictures of where I am!

Sir Nuke · 10-09-2020, 09:12 AM

you are headed in the right direction!!

as far as the frame....before you put anything on it....like POR or the other produce you mentioned. get youself some rush inhibiter, if you have any bear spots....and use that first, THEN cpat it with the POR15.

build EVERYTHING that goes under the back half of the body first, everything. it makes it a lot easier installing things, especially things like the motor, shocks, lift kit, etc.... THEN you can put the body on.

God of Thunder · 10-09-2020, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

you are headed in the right direction!!

as far as the frame....before you put anything on it....like POR or the other produce you mentioned. get youself some rush inhibiter, if you have any bear spots....and use that first, THEN cpat it with the POR15.

build EVERYTHING that goes under the back half of the body first, everything. it makes it a lot easier installing things, especially things like the motor, shocks, lift kit, etc.... THEN you can put the body on.

Thank you! This might be a "taboo" question, but can you talk to me anything about lift kits? What kind I should get, etc? I see some on eBay for $100 - I don't think I need anything fancy, its going to be used on the street and campgrounds, but I don't want garbage either!

Also - does anyone know where I can find the cover to go over the controller with the run/tow switch?

Danimal1228 · 10-09-2020, 03:21 PM

I use the $100 6in drop axle lift for TXT exclusively. It's built super solid and a great price.

Cobra,1 · 10-09-2020, 07:34 PM

Can’t comment on lift kits as I don’t have one. But can tell you por 15 has worked well for me on several projects.
I used a roll / brush on bed liner on my battery tray before installing battery tray
In hopes of preventing rust along Regular wash down with baking soda and water. To neutralize acid. So far seems to be holding up well.

Sir Nuke · 10-10-2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by God of Thunder

Thank you! This might be a "taboo" question, but can you talk to me anything about lift kits? What kind I should get, etc? I see some on eBay for $100 - I don't think I need anything fancy, its going to be used on the street and campgrounds, but I don't want garbage either!

Also - does anyone know where I can find the cover to go over the controller with the run/tow switch?

as far as the lift kit goes....for starters.....I would recommend you get it from one of our site sponsors, you will know your getting a quality product. and considering who you intend to use your cart, I would suggest a "SPINDLE LIFT" of whatever size you want.

God of Thunder · 10-10-2020, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

you are headed in the right direction!!

as far as the frame....before you put anything on it....like POR or the other produce you mentioned. get youself some rush inhibiter, if you have any bear spots....and use that first, THEN cpat it with the POR15.

build EVERYTHING that goes under the back half of the body first, everything. it makes it a lot easier installing things, especially things like the motor, shocks, lift kit, etc.... THEN you can put the body on.

So as far as a "rust inhibitor" - looks like Home Depot has these two options - are any of these better than the other?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Ole...0112/301059233

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Ole...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

And then as far as POR15, I see there is a spray can on Amazon called a "Top Coat" - is this what I'd want?

https://www.amazon.com/POR-15-45918-...oghydr-20&th=1

God of Thunder · 10-10-2020, 10:29 AM

By the way, I appreciate the help from everyone!

orangeman6 · 10-10-2020, 12:28 PM

The regular por 15 gets rid of rust that you can’t get off or don’t want to try to. I think that too cost is a different product. When I rebuilt my cart, there was some rust I just couldn’t get to very well. I bought a qt of por 15 and just did the whole frame in it. I’d get the regular stuff.

Sir Nuke · 10-11-2020, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by God of Thunder

So as far as a "rust inhibitor" - looks like Home Depot has these two options - are any of these better than the other?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Ole...0112/301059233

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Ole...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

And then as far as POR15, I see there is a spray can on Amazon called a "Top Coat" - is this what I'd want?

https://www.amazon.com/POR-15-45918-...oghydr-20&th=1

as far as a rust inhibitor/preventor I recomend Ospho 605 Metal Treatment, I have been using this stuff for over 30 years. you can get a 32 oz. bottle of it on AMAZON. and getting that size you will have a LOT left over for future projects.

https://www.amazon.com/Ospho-605-Met...564357921&th=1

as for the POR15....BUY the 1 qt. can, its applied with a brush.

10-08-2020, 10:08 PM	#1
God of Thunder Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Kansas City Posts: 71	What do I do next?! Hello everyone! I am a first time builder here to golf carts. I have a 2004 TXT and am finally getting somewhere with it. I acquired a new to me fairly clean white body that I want to use, and I am getting close to putting things back together. Unfortunately, the things I'd like to do, I am not sure how/what order to do them in! So here's where I am....I have basically a frame right now with a few of the parts still on. No motor or batteries. I had to remove the lower floorboard due to it rusting all the way through. I have acquired a new one that's being shipped to me. So before that - I think I need to spray something on the frame to prevent more rusting. I read about what I think was called "Hercules Paint" and I read about something called POR15. Should I just paint the rusted parts (nothing is horrible other than the floor pan which I removed) with that POR15 and be good? Once that's thats done, I should be able to install my new floor pan. Next - do I add my lift kit now before the body is on? Or should I bolt the body on and then do the lift kit? As far as the lift kit - I don't know what I need/don't need. I won't use the cart off road really....it'll travel with the RV and maybe do some fun drivign in the neighborhood. I don't mind a cheap lift kit, but I don't know crap about lift kits, so I don't even have a clue where to start. I see axle lift, or something rather - but any assistance here would be great! So after either the lift kit, or body or whatever else, I imagine I need to add in the floor mat, and then the rocker panels, and then the metal pieces that hold the mat down....I think. I am sorry for all these newbish questions, and I should probably see if there are some build threads somewhere here.....but here are some pictures of where I am!

10-09-2020, 09:12 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 18,001	Re: What do I do next?! you are headed in the right direction!! as far as the frame....before you put anything on it....like POR or the other produce you mentioned. get youself some rush inhibiter, if you have any bear spots....and use that first, THEN cpat it with the POR15. build EVERYTHING that goes under the back half of the body first, everything. it makes it a lot easier installing things, especially things like the motor, shocks, lift kit, etc.... THEN you can put the body on.

10-09-2020, 03:21 PM	#4
Danimal1228 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 60	Re: What do I do next?! I use the $100 6in drop axle lift for TXT exclusively. It's built super solid and a great price.

10-09-2020, 07:34 PM	#5
Cobra,1 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Md. Posts: 1,059	Re: What do I do next?! Can’t comment on lift kits as I don’t have one. But can tell you por 15 has worked well for me on several projects. I used a roll / brush on bed liner on my battery tray before installing battery tray In hopes of preventing rust along Regular wash down with baking soda and water. To neutralize acid. So far seems to be holding up well.

10-10-2020, 10:29 AM	#8
God of Thunder Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Kansas City Posts: 71	Re: What do I do next?! By the way, I appreciate the help from everyone!

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10-10-2020, 12:28 PM	#9
orangeman6 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,300	Re: What do I do next?! The regular por 15 gets rid of rust that you can’t get off or don’t want to try to. I think that too cost is a different product. When I rebuilt my cart, there was some rust I just couldn’t get to very well. I bought a qt of por 15 and just did the whole frame in it. I’d get the regular stuff.