Custom golf cart

[Oldskool 6,644]

10 minutes ago, wallfish said:

It does look more truck the way you did it than the full grille and a hot rod look

Whatchya got in mind for engine and trans?

Well it is going to be a camp buggy/ yard truck so I figured a more utilitarian look would be better. I winch may come in handy. Once or twice.

 

At the moment I'm thinking of using a Pro Series 14hp Kohler, the trans might possibly be an automotive 5 speed. Engine in front with dual v-belt clutch. 

 

I'm open to any suggestions.

@Handy Don threw me some good options as well.

I'm trying to use mostly stuff I have here on hand.

[wallfish 17,000]

2 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

I'm trying to use mostly stuff I have here on hand.

That's the best way IMO and that typically dictates the direction and look of a build. Otherwise it be easier to just go out and buy something. Once you get all those parts from the pile on wheels it's easier to move them around LoL

[Oldskool 6,644]

45 minutes ago, wallfish said:

 easier to just go out and buy something. 

 

 Once you get all those parts from the pile on wheels it's easier to move them around LoL

There is no fun in that LOL.

 

You are so rite.

It looks better then just a pile too lol

[Oldskool 6,644]

I did some digging around and came up with a cool old locking gas cap.

I think it will make a nice faux radiator cap.

[19richie66 17,508]

Not the direction you are going but I had a cart I sold to a friend. It was stock when I sold it to him. Next time I went to visit him, this was in his yard.   All built with stuff laying around. I really like where yours is going. Going to be nice. 

Edited November 7, 2021 by 19richie66

[ebinmaine 67,498]

12 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

this.....

..... Is awesome. 

[Oldskool 6,644]

17 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

All built with stuff laying around. I really like where yours is going. 

That's a cool buggy.

 

There is something to be said for recycle,reuse,repurpose.

[ebinmaine 67,498]

Absolutely agreed

[19richie66 17,508]

He also built a yamaha cart like you have but when he was done, there wasn’t much yamaha left. It had a Honda CBR1100 engine, mini sprint rear axle, dirt track tires and a arm front suspension with full cage. Have to find a picture. He took it to the track and drag raced it. 

[Oldskool 6,644]

@19richie66 that would be cool to see.

I bet that scooted rite along.

[ebinmaine 67,498]

17 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

cart

Sounds slow. Like jet engine slow.....

[19richie66 17,508]

6 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Sounds slow. Like jet engine slow.....

Yep….. slow

I rode in it and we hit 80 on his road. Actually blew my sunglasses off my face. 

Edited November 7, 2021 by 19richie66

[Oldskool 6,644]

3 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Yep….. slow

I rode in it and we hit 80 on his road. Actually blew my sunglasses off my face. 

Yup....Thats slow alright. Holy crap...Makes me want to rethink my power plant lol.

[19richie66 17,508]

Another picture I found

[Oldskool 6,644]

Yup that's cool for sure.

[Oldskool 6,644]

The body work begins on the cowl today. A bunch of patching to do.

[Oldskool 6,644]

Finally sneaking in a bit of welding. 

It's going a bit slow.

I'm hoping once the patching is done the fab work will go a bit quicker

[Oldskool 6,644]

A bunch of odd hrs here and there and alot of cut,grind,tack,tack repeat. It still looks alot like the previous picture. 

 

Taking a break from that.

 

I decided to go ahead and lengthen the frame 22" to its final wheelbase of 92".

[Handy Don 12,230]

Going for the limo look, are you?! 

[Oldskool 6,644]

8 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

Going for the limo look, are you?! 

You would think so....With the front lengthened 8.5in, the middle 22in, and behind the rear axle lengthened 10 more inches.

 

Gotta have plenty of leg room and also  in hopes of a 4ft long rear bed with wooden side boards.

[ebinmaine 67,498]

12 hours ago, Oldskool said:

bed

Dump?

With power?

 

[Oldskool 6,644]

36 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Dump?

With power?

 

Yes I was thinking possibly.

I picked up an electric/ hydraulic   motor/pump combo minus controller awhile back and I have 2or3 pistons to pick from and various hoses.

 

Although I'm not sure if it's needed.

 

It may be better used on a dual axle dump cart.?

[ebinmaine 67,498]

1 minute ago, Oldskool said:

may be better used on a dual axle dump cart.?

I agree with that in principle... Though... why not have TWO dumping carriers??

[Oldskool 6,644]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

I agree with that in principle... Though... why not have TWO dumping carriers??

Well I don't think I can argue with that reasoning.

[Zeek 2,286]

That is pretty cool! Everybody has golf carts around here, but nobody has one like that!