1990 Marathon fixer-upper

[Molly Bean]

I've never been a golfer and never imagined I would own a golf cart. I got a "gift" of a 1990 EZGO Marathon with no batteries. Kids drove me crazy wanting to drive it, so I bought the batteries (ouch) and managed to get it rolling. After the new wore off, they would let me tinker with it. I thought "hey, let's fix it up!"

All the credit to you guys. What an amazing resource buggiesgonewild has been! It was actually a great pleasure to work on this thing. Everything is 1/2" or a 9/16ths" LOL. Reminded me of the good old days. The Marathon, I thought, was an exceptionally well-built machine. I mostly just repainted the parts. Did spend some money on the wheels, a steering wheel, stuff like that. I learned some things along they way that I think may be of some interest to y'all.

Happy to answer questions, and I hope you'll allow me to make a few suggestions I learned along the way.


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[TheNewGuy]

Looks great!! Well done

[Molly Bean]

Just a few notes:

1 1st, I have to shout out to Up To Par Seat Covers. OUTSTANDING QUALITY! They look fantastic, and incredibly affordable, and are just the bomb. For real, my wife and I were looking for things around the house that we could get covers for from them.

2. I saw any number of threads and responses regarding fender flairs for a Marathon. I bought the ones for a TXT. I put three small cuts in the curve and they straighten out easily and fit wonderfully, I think. Very easy to install.

3. The "white letter" tires: I just colored in the raised portions with a white oil-based paint sharpie. 3 bucks. Done. It's tough stuff, too. Hasn't flinched to come off, or rub off, or anything.

[Andy4639]

Great job sir!

Got to love those old Marathon's! That was my first as well 1989 model.

[Molly Bean]

Thanks, Andy. It's been a real treat to work on it.