1994 Medalist Reborn Build

[TXST8tj]

Last minute switch to a white body. I think the contrast with all of the white accessories will look better.

[TXST8tj]

Just ordered the 48v lithium battery. I went with the CloudEnergy kit that includes a charger and display screen. I separately ordered the Noco plug deal for the charge port.

I hope to have the cart wired up this weekend and ready for a test later in the week when the battery shows up.

[TXST8tj]

Started running the wiring for the Storm body kit and installed the new fender liners.

[TXST8tj]

The Cloud Energy battery came in (charger and readout display included).
I dropped it in place for a quick test fit. The hold downs push into the case a little bit. I won’t need them, so I will just cut them off.

Pretty excited to get this thing wired up.

[Capt. Lenny]

Nice project coming together for you! I can't believe you're not upgrading the F/R switch.

[TXST8tj]

Originally Posted by Capt. Lenny

Nice project coming together for you! I can't believe you're not upgrading the F/R switch.

Thanks! I have the HD switch from Carts Unlimited, which is supposed to be better than the other HD units out there.
I figure I will run with this and then upgrade to the reversing contactor setup if needed. If what I have works, I will run with it. I don't mind the old school lever style, but I do understand the contactor setup is an upgrade.

[TXST8tj]

I got started on the right foot this evening, but fell a bit short.
I am starting the process of wiring up the cart, but I need a mount for the controller. I fabbed one up out of some 1.25” flat bar. Looks fine with the controller on there. BUT I forgot to test fit with the solenoid on it. It’s too close to the F/R switch.

No worries. Tomorrow I will cut off the upper portion and shift it back to start at the back end of the lower tabs. That will give me the room I need.

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Not sure why the pictures rotate when I load from my phone. But if I am going to post fail pictures, they might as well be turned the correct way.

Not sure if I mentioned it at the beginning of the thread, but the factory heatsink crumbled into pieces during disassembly; otherwise, I would have used it. A new heatsink is $150-$250, so no thanks.

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With a few days at home during Thanksgiving, I was able to finish up the controller bracket and start the wiring process. I think I have everything wired up correctly, but I am waiting for some verification before I connect it to power. I would hate to come this far and start blowing stuff.

The wiring is all 100% brand new.
2awg cables and a brand new OEM harness

[TXST8tj]

I took the day off of work today to be at my daughter's choir concert at school this morning. I used the rest of the day to do some cleanup in the garage and also built a battery hold-down bracket so I don't have to use the ratchet straps.

Once the paint dries, I will attach the weatherstripping to the underside and then I will get it installed.
Pretty happy with how it turned out.

I clearanced around the terminal side so the cables have no chance of contacting the metal.
I also had to offset the rod on that side to clear the battery screen cable port.