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murrayeliminator 03-16-2014 03:41 PM

Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Picked up this one Friday. pulled it apart to clean the frame and paint it to clean it up a bit. not doing a full resto. just going to get it looking good again. going to put some batteries in it today and see if she moves!

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...rfriderIV6.jpg



http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...riderredo1.jpg
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...riderredo2.jpg
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...riderredo3.jpg

murrayeliminator 03-17-2014 11:58 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Well today I put some batteries in the old Gal and took her for a drive. the maiden voyage of the turf rider cart.:thumbup: now that I know the drive train works like it should, I can concentrate on the body and paint. now to decide on what color she would look best in..:help:

http://s967.photobucket.com/user/mur...N6203.mp4.html

DOOmsman 03-17-2014 12:14 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
nEAT OLD CART, TELL US ABOUT THE cORVIAR?
oops caps lock.

murrayeliminator 03-17-2014 12:56 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
The corvair is a 1964, I Picked it up a few months ago. got it running after sitting for 20+ years. but needs a new fuel tank, clutch and windshield. So decided to let someone else take on that project. waiting on the new owner to come and get it.

murrayeliminator 03-21-2014 02:03 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Doing some sanding today..

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...tbodywork3.jpg
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...tbodywork1.jpg
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...tbodywork2.jpg

dmi518 03-21-2014 02:29 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
That is so cool!!! i cant wait to see it finished. nice find:thumbup:

murrayeliminator 03-24-2014 05:40 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Not to much to report. still doing body work. the guy before me took it down to the glass in a lot of places, so dealing with covering all the pin holes. a lot of primer coats, wet sanding and putty.. :thumbdown::thumbdown:



http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...bodywork52.jpg


http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...bodywork53.jpg

murrayeliminator 03-25-2014 11:20 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
finished up this Eyeball light that will go on the turf rider..

http://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...37080285_n.jpg

murrayeliminator 03-27-2014 06:47 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Tossed some paint on the fender to see if I liked the color. I think I will go with this. Lime green pearl with green flake. gives it that Kustom 60's look. What do you guy's think?. may add some plum purple to break up the green.

[IMG]http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...derpaint42.png[/IMG]


http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...derpaint41.png

lockman1 03-28-2014 06:11 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Amazing work! :thumbup:

murrayeliminator 03-28-2014 04:33 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Modified the steering wheel and painted it today. this will work until I find a better wheel..

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...ringwheel1.png

murrayeliminator 03-30-2014 01:58 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Finally! some color on the body!!!:thumbup:

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...dypainted3.png
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...dypainted1.png
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...dypainted2.png

murrayeliminator 03-30-2014 07:51 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
drying in the sun.. shows the glitter better.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...2599805770.png

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...2939197980.png

murrayeliminator 04-01-2014 06:37 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Working on the new floor today.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...7489250734.png

Kudaman 04-01-2014 07:47 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Yes, yes, yes,yes!!!!!! Now that's a colour! Amazing! We need more green machines out there! Can't wait to see the final project.

Rep 04-02-2014 07:48 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Love it. Can't wait to get mine in my garage.

Check out this page I created: https://www.facebook.com/TurfRiderIV

"Like" it if you like it!

murrayeliminator 04-02-2014 08:27 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Rep (Post 1008485)
Love it. Can't wait to get mine in my garage.

Check out this page I created: https://www.facebook.com/TurfRiderIV

"Like" it if you like it!

Thanks. I liked it. will post my pictures over there also. :thumbup:

murrayeliminator 04-03-2014 09:29 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Tail lights are in!..:thumbup:

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...7115488649.png

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...6822868648.png

lockman1 04-03-2014 09:45 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
I was never much for the "oldies", but DANG!... that's beautiful! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

murrayeliminator 04-08-2014 12:01 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Just about finished with the Turf rider golf cart!.. Does it have that 60's Kustom car look?.. Seats are repurposed 50's diner seats. still need to paint the dash, find a kool top and finish off the rear bumper with some 60's exhaust fins!
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...5475221551.png
http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...6650156222.png

lockman1 04-08-2014 02:00 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
:shock: ... Crazy Cool!!! VERY nice job! :thumbup:

murrayeliminator 04-08-2014 02:32 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
close up of the seats.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...5849104271.png

murrayeliminator 04-08-2014 02:37 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
one more shot of the front.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...6306556293.png

smallblock450sl 04-08-2014 07:03 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
You related to "Barris"? You definatly have a "vision" of what you wanted. Nice job:thumbup:

TheNewGuy 04-09-2014 07:14 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
WoW!! Way cool :thumbup::thumbup: Very nice. :mrgreen:

Kudaman 04-10-2014 04:21 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by murrayeliminator (Post 1005987)
Modified the steering wheel and painted it today. this will work until I find a better wheel..

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...ringwheel1.png

I think this steering wheel looks awesome on this cart! I would keep it! Great job on this cart!

90291 11-01-2014 07:18 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
I like your eye head lite and your tail lites. where did you get them?

90291 11-01-2014 07:21 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
nice work on your diamond plate.

93yellowclubcar 11-01-2014 10:17 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
DANG! Don't know why I didn't see this before. :shock:

Smallblock is right, this thing has the George Barris custom look going on, I LIKE it!!! :thumbup:

murrayeliminator 11-03-2014 11:00 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 90291 (Post 1089707)
I like your eye head lite and your tail lites. where did you get them?

The Headlight I made out of a 70's swag light & an old motorcycle head light. The tail lights if I remember correctly are repo 1958 Pontiac tail lights.

golf cart man 11-05-2014 09:34 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
If you ever sell this thing lemme know! WAY COOL!! Great job on the build I love it! :thumbup:

beau 11-15-2014 11:58 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
I could swear I saw a cart that looks just like this for sale on craigslist in AZ this weekend!

murrayeliminator 11-17-2014 01:32 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Yep I put it up for sale! I had a guy from Mich that wanted it. but the shipping is killing it.. so if anyone wants it. its in Mesa AZ email me at murrayeliminator@yahoo.com. I'm asking 2500 for it. I have a top on it now that needs painted, I also have all the Original parts That I didn't put back on it. like the rear bumper, the original top, the rear tray, original seat and some small trim parts.

Rep 11-18-2014 06:16 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
I sure did want it. Darn, though. $1200 to ship put it out of my current price range.

For those who are looking and are closer to it, BUY IT !!!

I doubt there's anything more retro and cool.

murrayeliminator 11-19-2014 04:01 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
The Turf rider has been SOLD!

It's staying in Ariz.. I gave the new owner the link for this site, so I hope he chimes in with updates on it..

Rep 11-20-2014 11:46 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
5 Attachment(s)
And I found something that even with shipping from the west coast is within my current ability to spend. It may take a couple of years, but this Turf Rider will be nice again.

It is on a trailer and should be in Michigan within the next two weeks.

murrayeliminator 11-21-2014 04:30 AM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Glad it worked out for you REP!... :thumbup:

Rep 11-22-2014 05:50 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by golf cart man (Post 1091209)
If you ever sell this thing lemme know! WAY COOL!! Great job on the build I love it! :thumbup:

Well, it's being sold again. Here you go:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/60s-George-J...466473&vxp=mtr

Rep 11-23-2014 12:02 PM

Re: Yep another Turf rider restoration
 
Will a Lestronic II charger work on my golf cart?

I learned today that the Turf Rider IV that I purchased will not be including a battery charger. Though I was unaware that when I purchased it, the fact is, I now need to purchase a charger.

A person local to me has a 36 V charger made by Lestronic. From the looks of the cart side of the cord, I believe it was for an EZGO. It is said to be working properly, and the lowest that he will take is $100.

If I cut off the EZGO connector, and replace it with the proper one to attach to my Turf Rider IV, will this work to charge the 6 V batteries, 36 V system, for me?

I plan to post this in a couple of different areas to try to touch people that know electric carts and charging systems. Thank you.


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