Ross' build
 

I decided on a 2-3 year build of an old Marathon. Along with old meaning best have spare parts.
Here's the one I plan on building though not in my yard yet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...77marathon.jpg
And here's another I have to pick up which is a trade for a black powder rifle (about $150)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...othercart4.jpg
Two in my yard that I paid $150 & $40 for.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...3wheelers2.jpg
The carts are 77, 79 ,80, & 81. The 81 is in the worst shape & stripping it down for basic parts.
The 4 wheeler needs a complete rear end which the $40 cart had.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...orrearend1.jpg
My plan is using the 36 volt motor but setting up with eight 6 volt batteries adding the extra two in the bag well. 4 gauge wire throughout. Upgrade the FNR switch. 400 amp solenoid & controller.
I live on a hill with one lane sand roads so will do a simple 2" lift. Not sure if I will stay with the standard size tires.
Ross

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That is the same rear end I started with. 36 volt motor on 48 volts will scoot right along. With what you have planned it will work good. But I must say..I am jelous of all the carts you have! :lhmo: :thumbup: Can never have too many. Good luck on your build and keep us posted with plenty of pics.

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Thank you. Took some PMs to some knowledgeable people to set me right on what I needed to build & the parts required.

By time the 77 is rebuilt I should still have two complete 3wheelers for spare parts. But I will take the roof & framing off one of them for the build.

Ross

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You must have a very understanding wife :mrgreen: No way I could get away with that many carts :lol:

aloha
joe

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No wife to contend with but several rottweilers.
Ross

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Well that answers why you can buy all those carts....You don't have one of those money depleting devices that god sent us men!:lhmo::lhmo::lhmo:

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Game on. I go in the morning to get the one that I plan for the build. The $40 one I basically took apart using an angle grinder with cutting wheel. :lhmo: Won't be able to do it with this one.
Ross

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are you sure the G-man gave us our wives?:lhmo: used to know what is like having lots of space and toys sittin around. looks like you've got a plan nice work

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I like metal rather then plastic or fiberglass which is why I chose an older Marathon.
Plus, why pay good money for a newer cart when you are planning to replace parts & upgrade anyhow. 4 gauge wire, upgraded FNR switch, upgraded solenoid, Alltrax 400 controller, & eight 6volt batteries. Yep, run this puppy on 48 volts & 400amps.

For now, not going to lift & use about standard size knobby tires. Neighbor has a 36volt Legend that just has upgraded 4 gauge cables & makes it up the hill so mine should do alittle better.

Ross

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The 1977 Marathon is now in my yard but I sure have my work cut put for me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ypost/77-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ypost/77-2.jpg
Ross