Custom golf cart

[Oldskool 6,582]

I've had some stuff laying around for a while now. I've had some ideas kicking around my head for a while as well.

Well they met each other a few days ago.

This is going to be a camp buggy of sorts. 

Like any of my other builds I would appreciate any input anyone want to donate.

 

The base is an 1982-88 Yamaha G1 golf cart. 

[Oldskool 6,582]

This is what I have to work with under all that unneeded stuff.

[Oldskool 6,582]

@Handy Don Eric talked me into doing a build thread on this. I wanted to keep you in the loop.

[Oldskool 6,582]

One of the first things I had to do was make the wheelbase a bit more usable.

Lengthened it 8.5" in front to accommodate a bit bigger tire.

 

Turned out some pieces from heavy wall pipe to make nipples so the joints weren't just butt welded.

[Oldskool 6,582]

Next was bigger tires. Only on front at the moment.

 

I had a few extra Wheel Horse rims kicking around so that is what I'm going to use.

 

Ditched the cart 4 lug hubs and swapped to 5 lug trailer hubs.

 

The old spindle was cut off. Then I drilled a 1" hole in the back of the steering knuckle to except the spindle end with was also turned to 1"  Welded front and back.

[Pullstart 59,687]

Totally awesome!  I’ve done a couple golf cart cage projects, but would love to do a full on custom!

[Oldskool 6,582]

9 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Totally awesome!  I’ve done a couple golf cart cage projects, but would love to do a full on custom!

I thought at first of going that direction.

Then I was thinking maybe built more like a side by side.

Everything I drew up just wasn't doing it for me.

Then I started digging around in my stash pile for inspiration. 

This is what followed me into the garage.

 

1934 Ford truck cowl with a Buick firewall and an early 30s Plymouth grille. 

That green fender lol well, with some work I think it has potential 

[Pullstart 59,687]

So cool!  Where do said body parts come from?

[oliver2-44 8,852]

I'm following along. That's very cool, I love old truck rat rods!. 

An RV park we like at the beach only allows "Golf Carts" not ATV's or other sand buggies.  I've thought it would be cool to put some WH sheet metal on a golf cart frame.  But I don't have a golf cart frame!

[Lee1977 6,217]

Here is mine didn't have any original parts.

 

Edited November 1, 2021 by Lee1977

[Oldskool 6,582]

6 hours ago, Pullstart said:

So cool!  Where do said body parts come from?

Those parts were originally found in the woods. Separate places though. Years ago a bunch of us guys would seek out old forgotten junkyards and trash heeps. Most of the leeds were rumors or 3rd party info. Some were there some weren't. We did find some cool stuff along the way. 1930 Willys sedan, a 1931 REO coupe, 1932 Ford roadster,1930 Chevy coupe and sedan,and a 1934 Ford truck We found enough stuff over time to each build streetrods. 

[Oldskool 6,582]

6 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

I'm following along. That's very cool, I love old truck rat rods!. 

An RV park we like at the beach only allows "Golf Carts" not ATV's or other sand buggies.  I've thought it would be cool to put some WH sheet metal on a golf cart frame.  But I don't have a golf cart frame!

That would be cool. I got mine from a local junkyard. If you were closer a buddy of mine has two 3wheeled Harley Davidson carts for sale

[wallfish 15,919]

Nice!

What's the drive input for that transaxle? Driveshaft? Belt?

[Pullstart 59,687]

53 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Nice!

What's the drive input for that transaxle? Driveshaft? Belt?

I think I see half of a snowmobile type clutch on the driver’s side of the transaxle 

[Oldskool 6,582]

3 hours ago, wallfish said:

Nice!

What's the drive input for that transaxle? Driveshaft? Belt?

That is belt drive. It's looked up solid from water in it. I do have another that has reverse built into it. I'm not sure if I'm using either rear though. 

I have thoughts of using a Ford Ranger rear that I would narrow. Hydraulic brakes and still the WH bolt pattern

[Oldskool 6,582]

3 hours ago, Pullstart said:

I think I see half of a snowmobile type clutch on the driver’s side of the transaxle 

You are correct.

[ebinmaine 63,113]

Another incredibly fascinating project from the Northern Maine contingent here ladies and gentlemen.

Awesome stuff Mike. I'll be looking forward to seein' how this one comes out too.

 

 

[Oldskool 6,582]

33 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Another incredibly fascinating project from the Northern Maine contingent here ladies and gentlemen.

Awesome stuff Mike. I'll be looking forward to seein' how this one comes out too.

 

 

LOL....Thanks Eric.

That makes 2 of us lol

[SylvanLakeWH 24,129]

4 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Another incredibly fascinating project from the Northern Maine contingent here ladies and gentlemen.

 

 

Agree it is another excellent build…

 

but, 

Maine…? Maine… ? ain’t there a town some where’s up yonder called Colossus…? No wait… maybe a statue…? Er… no I remember, it was a … no that ain’t it…  a bear…? Wasn’t red, that’s for sure… humph… 

[ebinmaine 63,113]

3 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

? ain’t there a town some where’s up yonder called Colossus

Colossus ain't a town my Horse train drivin' friend. It's a state of mind.

[Lee1977 6,217]

I have to ask what's with the rental truck?  You have a long bed truck and trailer, with that Pulstart could have come back with a dozen. 

[Oldskool 6,582]

Not much time to do a whole lot tonight. 

I did manage to trim the grille a bit and hit the stash pile for a front bumper. That needs a bit of trimming as well.

[Oldskool 6,582]

I had a chance for some shop time today. So I trimmed and mounted the front bumper with integrated winch mount plate.

[Oldskool 6,582]

The problem with mocking up a bunch of stuff, is when you do all the work to mount it. It still looks the same lol.

 

Now the grille is mounted as well.

[wallfish 15,919]

4 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

The problem with mocking up a bunch of stuff

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?