Developed a new sickness

FlyingRN · 02-18-2014, 01:44 PM

A few weeks ago I bought a 98 DS electric cart. Been having fun building it but really wanted a gas cart. Last night a buddy called and told me he found the cart I was looking for. It's a 95 DS gas.... Well, sort of. It was, now it doesn't have a body, top, or seats and I couldn't turn the motor over by hand. So I bought it anyway. Yup, I officially have a developed a new sickness to go along with my boat, motorcycle and anything else with a motor problem.... What do ya'll think? How should I build it? I'm thinking a stock DS body, nice wheels (12-14"), not sure about lift yet. Anything I should look for in particular when I begin to tear down the motor? Any suggestions welcome! Thanks!

PAPABEAR1 · 02-18-2014, 02:30 PM

Welcome to the madness. Lived in the Ville for many years.

KillerCC · 02-19-2014, 07:37 AM

Scrap that motor and go clone!
Oh and....

ProjectClubCar · 02-19-2014, 09:58 AM

welcome to bgw!!!!
your gonna like this place!!!

take some pics, and post them.....
then figure out just where you want to start.......
plenty of people on here, will guide you through the process......

have fun and enjoy

bud light · 02-19-2014, 10:36 AM

FlyingRN · 02-19-2014, 03:14 PM

Thanks everyone! As soon as I figure out how to post a pic I will... Promise!

KillerCc.... Go clone? What's that? Are you talking about one of the "big block" conversions?

KillerCC · 02-19-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingRN

Thanks everyone! As soon asre out how to post a pic I will... Promise!

KillerCc.... Go clone? What's that? Are you talking about one of the "big block" conversions?

Yes sir. Clone is a honda copy motor made in china. I know China is not a word most people like to hear, but Geoff at Vegascarts.com is offering a great engine at a cant beat price. How's 20 hp sound? Yeah, me too....gets me all warm inside! Lol
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ProjectClubCar · 02-19-2014, 08:06 PM

lets decide on a lift for now, and that will determine what motor you can use......

after the lift..... wheels an tires.......then pick a motor......this will give you time to do your homework, so youn choose the right set up for you.......
hope this helps.....
just something to toss around.....

Done Deal · 02-19-2014, 10:38 PM

Welcome to the site! I live in Sandston and I would be glad to help you any way that I can. I have a couple of DS`s and I have done a few things to them both. Send me a PM if you would like. Welcome to the madness.

FlyingRN · 02-20-2014, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the information. KillerCC, I'll check them out. ProjectClubCar, (&others) this cart is going to be used almost every weekend from April through September at lake Gaston mainly to travel to other neighborhoods mostly on paved or gravel roads. My planned mods include custom paint on a new stock body, head and tail lights, windshield, radio, rear seat, and newer style roof and seats. I was thinking on something like a Jakes spindle lift and 23" tires on 12 or 14" wheels. I just want a good looking cart to haul people and coolers to and fro. Since I'm basically starting with a bare frame and motor of unknown condition, I am open to suggestions on how to build "the perfect cart". What are everyone's recommendations?

02-18-2014, 01:44 PM	#1
FlyingRN Getting Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 77	Developed a new sickness A few weeks ago I bought a 98 DS electric cart. Been having fun building it but really wanted a gas cart. Last night a buddy called and told me he found the cart I was looking for. It's a 95 DS gas.... Well, sort of. It was, now it doesn't have a body, top, or seats and I couldn't turn the motor over by hand. So I bought it anyway. Yup, I officially have a developed a new sickness to go along with my boat, motorcycle and anything else with a motor problem.... What do ya'll think? How should I build it? I'm thinking a stock DS body, nice wheels (12-14"), not sure about lift yet. Anything I should look for in particular when I begin to tear down the motor? Any suggestions welcome! Thanks!

02-18-2014, 02:30 PM	#2
PAPABEAR1 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Aylett, Va. on the Mattaponi. Posts: 1,530	Re: Developed a new sickness Welcome to the madness. Lived in the Ville for many years.

02-19-2014, 07:37 AM	#3
KillerCC Call me Rich Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Western NY Posts: 1,156	Re: Developed a new sickness Scrap that motor and go clone! Oh and....

02-19-2014, 09:58 AM	#4
ProjectClubCar Gone Broke Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: Developed a new sickness welcome to bgw!!!! your gonna like this place!!! take some pics, and post them..... then figure out just where you want to start....... plenty of people on here, will guide you through the process...... have fun and enjoy

02-19-2014, 10:36 AM	#5
bud light Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lawrenceburg Ky. Posts: 1,771	Re: Developed a new sickness

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02-19-2014, 03:14 PM	#6
FlyingRN Getting Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 77	Re: Developed a new sickness Thanks everyone! As soon as I figure out how to post a pic I will... Promise! KillerCc.... Go clone? What's that? Are you talking about one of the "big block" conversions?

02-19-2014, 08:06 PM	#8
ProjectClubCar Gone Broke Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: Developed a new sickness lets decide on a lift for now, and that will determine what motor you can use...... after the lift..... wheels an tires.......then pick a motor......this will give you time to do your homework, so youn choose the right set up for you....... hope this helps..... just something to toss around.....

02-19-2014, 10:38 PM	#9
Done Deal Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sandston,Va Posts: 180	Re: Developed a new sickness Welcome to the site! I live in Sandston and I would be glad to help you any way that I can. I have a couple of DS`s and I have done a few things to them both. Send me a PM if you would like. Welcome to the madness.

02-20-2014, 01:46 PM	#10
FlyingRN Getting Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 77	Re: Developed a new sickness Thanks for the information. KillerCC, I'll check them out. ProjectClubCar, (&others) this cart is going to be used almost every weekend from April through September at lake Gaston mainly to travel to other neighborhoods mostly on paved or gravel roads. My planned mods include custom paint on a new stock body, head and tail lights, windshield, radio, rear seat, and newer style roof and seats. I was thinking on something like a Jakes spindle lift and 23" tires on 12 or 14" wheels. I just want a good looking cart to haul people and coolers to and fro. Since I'm basically starting with a bare frame and motor of unknown condition, I am open to suggestions on how to build "the perfect cart". What are everyone's recommendations?

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