Where do I start?

swilliams · 11-24-2009, 11:03 AM

Introduced myself in the introduction forum, now I need advice. I bought the pictured TXT and want some advice on where I should start. The cart runs very well but is very rough. Obviously I think I'm going to strip the entire body off first because I'm going to ultimately put all new on. Should I look at the wiring etc first? Should I focus on springs, etc? Should I focus on wheels and tires? Or should I jump straight to body issues? Whats your advice? I'm in no hurry on this and don't need to drive it while I'm restoring it. Thanks!

Scott

mikesmotortoys · 11-24-2009, 11:06 AM

It's actually a Medalist, but a newer TXT body will fit on it.

Your question is best answered by yourself - What is your budget going to be? If it runs fine now, then why mess with the wiring?

monkey-1 · 11-24-2009, 11:12 AM

I agree, start with what your budget is. Then get a plan of attack together. Figure out what you want the end result to actually be and work towards it. If you just start working on it you may run out of money or spend money unwisely on things you really dont 'need' and then lose interest in the project. Have a plan, know your budget and work towards it in the correct steps to eliminate over spending or duplicating steps. Most of all, have fun and post pics!

swilliams · 11-24-2009, 11:23 AM

Oh it is? I feel a little silly now. Only had it a couple days and haven't chased down the serial number yet. Thanks, I was going on my brother-in-laws comment that it was a TXT. Everything I looked at looked like a TXT. With that being said, are all medalist and TXT parts interchangable? What isn't? Should I try strictly for Medalist parts? Can anyone tell me the exact differences between them? I'm completely new to this stuff, a woodworker by hobby who has never really had much to do with vehicles, but I'm getting excited to work on this.

Oh, and by the way, budget is not going to be an issue here. I'm figuring I'm going to spend about 5 grand and work really slowly on this.

mikesmotortoys · 11-24-2009, 11:31 AM

Medalist models use the same frame as the TXT. Only differences are the body, cowl, seat mounts and some suttle frame differences over the years of being improved. Nothing structural. Look for TXT parts. In fact, you can also use the ST cowl in this cart

Decide first what you want to end up with - Something lifted? Stock height? Rear seat? Torque? Speed?

Do the "Got to's" first, like batteries, steering, suspension, seating. Plus with it being a 1995, I'd be goping for a complete set of 4 gauge wires to start

BigCountry79 · 11-24-2009, 11:33 AM

id get the motor top notch, do a tune up, new filters, plugs, belts etc.....then id go lift and tire combo then the body....my 2 cents though

mikesmotortoys · 11-24-2009, 11:34 AM

BTW - I personally like the medalist body style

If it is repairable and in good condition, I'd keep the body and just get it painted

rib33024 · 11-24-2009, 02:25 PM

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11-24-2009, 11:06 AM	#2
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Where do I start? It's actually a Medalist, but a newer TXT body will fit on it. Your question is best answered by yourself - What is your budget going to be? If it runs fine now, then why mess with the wiring?
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11-24-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
monkey-1 Monkeylicious Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 952	Re: Where do I start? I agree, start with what your budget is. Then get a plan of attack together. Figure out what you want the end result to actually be and work towards it. If you just start working on it you may run out of money or spend money unwisely on things you really dont 'need' and then lose interest in the project. Have a plan, know your budget and work towards it in the correct steps to eliminate over spending or duplicating steps. Most of all, have fun and post pics!

11-24-2009, 11:23 AM	#4
swilliams Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 4	Re: Where do I start? Oh it is? I feel a little silly now. Only had it a couple days and haven't chased down the serial number yet. Thanks, I was going on my brother-in-laws comment that it was a TXT. Everything I looked at looked like a TXT. With that being said, are all medalist and TXT parts interchangable? What isn't? Should I try strictly for Medalist parts? Can anyone tell me the exact differences between them? I'm completely new to this stuff, a woodworker by hobby who has never really had much to do with vehicles, but I'm getting excited to work on this. Oh, and by the way, budget is not going to be an issue here. I'm figuring I'm going to spend about 5 grand and work really slowly on this.

11-24-2009, 11:31 AM	#5
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Where do I start? Medalist models use the same frame as the TXT. Only differences are the body, cowl, seat mounts and some suttle frame differences over the years of being improved. Nothing structural. Look for TXT parts. In fact, you can also use the ST cowl in this cart Decide first what you want to end up with - Something lifted? Stock height? Rear seat? Torque? Speed? Do the "Got to's" first, like batteries, steering, suspension, seating. Plus with it being a 1995, I'd be goping for a complete set of 4 gauge wires to start
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11-24-2009, 11:33 AM	#6
BigCountry79 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boondocks, MS Posts: 693	Re: Where do I start? id get the motor top notch, do a tune up, new filters, plugs, belts etc.....then id go lift and tire combo then the body....my 2 cents though

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11-24-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Where do I start? BTW - I personally like the medalist body style If it is repairable and in good condition, I'd keep the body and just get it painted
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11-24-2009, 02:25 PM	#8
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