1983 Club Car

[Cuz]

Is a 1983 Club Car a good year for a lifted project cart? I can get one for $800 and it has newer batteries in it.. Seats have covers over so I assume they are trashed.



Anything in particular I should pay attention to when going to look at this cart?

I see on another thread that the lifts have to be modified on a 1980, is it the same on a 1983?

Thanks for any help
Cuz

[scottyb]

This cart fall into the '82 & up DS category. It is a 5 solenoid 36v cart. replacement parts and lift kits and aftermarket parts are readily available. Pull the battery out of each side and look at the amount of corrosive rot on the battery support rails....They always need repair. Unfortunatly with their aluminum frames not everyone can weld in the needed repairs to these carts. But repair is seldom needed and the lightweight frame makes this a good electric cart choice. You can buy 3/4" aluminum angle and use small bolts to attach it upside down under the existing support. (installing it underneath allows the battery to sit level) Make sure to mark wires or photograph before removal. Clean all battery trays with water and baking soda to neutralize the acid........

[Cuz]

Originally Posted by scottyb

This cart fall into the '82 & up DS category. It is a 5 solenoid 36v cart. replacement parts and lift kits and aftermarket parts are readily available. Pull the battery out of each side and look at the amount of corrosive rot on the battery support rails....They always need repair. Unfortunatly with their aluminum frames not everyone can weld in the needed repairs to these carts. But repair is seldom needed and the lightweight frame makes this a good electric cart choice. You can buy 3/4" aluminum angle and use small bolts to attach it upside down under the existing support. (installing it underneath allows the battery to sit level) Make sure to mark wires or photograph before removal. Clean all battery trays with water and baking soda to neutralize the acid........

I think I just scored a pretty darn good deal. The cart was well taken care of and the rails under the batteries are aluminum.. Matter of fact, I cant find any rust on it at all, which is going to make disassembling much easier.. The body has a few scuffs but thats about it. All 5 solonoids are firing and it has alot of torque but its still pretty slow so thats one issue that will need to be addressed. Now I'm off to find a lift for it and welcome any suggestions and/or links.

Thanks Cuz

P.S. Feel free to mve this thread into the proper "Elect Club Car" catagory.

[azboo]

Congratulations on your cart. It's a great year for lots of mods. Have fun with it.

Boo

[Cuz]

Originally Posted by azboo

Congratulations on your cart. It's a great year for lots of mods. Have fun with it.

Boo

Boo, your cart has a nice stance to it, what size lift and tires do you have?

Thanks
Cuz

[azboo]

It's about a 5 in. lift. Tires, I'll have to look and see which ones those are. I have a couple of sets. And thank you. It's all getting changed to A-arms and coil overs in the next month or so though. I would like a little more height than it has right now.

Boo

[Boyd]

I recently traded a broken down four-wheeler for an 83 clubcar. I am glad to hear the good news about this year cart as I was worried since my wiring is screwed up.