Early 60’s EzGo

[Gunner7800]

I recently acquired an electric ezgo from an uncle that passed. I’d like to restore it but I’m needing some direction. My best guess is it’s 1962-1964 and I’m unsure of the model. I’d like to find a manual for it and some direction/suggestions to find parts. It has a 36V motor that works however, I’m not sure if it works properly. I’d like to use lithium batteries when finished. My experience is with gas carts and I know very little about electrics. Due to the condition this is going to be a substantial project but I’m in no hurry to complete. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Bama Brad]

Neat cart....gonna be fun. ScottyB probably has everything you need and he's a sponsor. I'm sure someone will be along soon to help suggest to you how to spend your money :)

Also, Welcome to the forum.

[Lochlin]

All of these old carts were basically set up the exact same way: A battery pack, a set of resistors, and a bunch of solenoids that all come together for speed control. For the most part, all "resistor" carts have the same basic wiring configurations. Post up as you go along. I am confident that we'll be able to walk you through whatever you find.

[Capt. Lenny]

You're probably going to have more money in it than you'll ever get out of it so plan on keeping and enjoying it. That's a project for sure! Have fun, parts may be hard to find.

[Lochlin]

Originally Posted by Capt. Lenny

You're probably going to have more money in it than you'll ever get out of it so plan on keeping and enjoying it. That's a project for sure! Have fun, parts may be hard to find.

I restore old carts as a hobby and you are correct on a lot of accounts. Indeed, if anyone is planning on restoring and selling these for profit, good luck to you. I might be able to sell some of my carts for more than the cost of the materials needed to get them restored. Factor in time, though, and it's not even close.

Parts availability may initially look bleak but it's actually ok. You just have to be willing to get creative and adapt things beyond their intended use. IE, retrofit parts from other carts and such. Again, these old electric carts all operated on the same basic principals. As such, it's not overly difficult to swap parts between them. Basic metal fabrication skills and a welder sure makes things easier.

[Mooncarter]

Looks pretty solid. I have seen much newer carts in worse shape.

[Capt. Lenny]

First thing I would do is evaluate the condition of the frame and what it would take to do any needed repairs before I spent money on anything else.

[tdump]

I have a thread here about my model 400 and I posted the schematics and such,. I also have some book work on it.
Very complicated cart that just about put ez-go out of business. put it this way, after the first 1's failed at a major golf tournament, some company folks left ez-go and started club car!

https://buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=89486
https://buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=112720

[scottyb]

Plan on a solid state conversion and lithium battery for a reliable drive system.
My first cart was a mid 70s Ezgo model 212. Custom lift kt and 48v.
GL with the project