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Old 07-26-2022, 01:01 AM   #1
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I picked up this cool little project a few weeks back. It’s an Otis Westcoaster FreightAway4.

It’s sat outside for years with no bed covering so brakes and motor are seized. Found a lot of new brake parts already but I need to start piecing together some drivetrain. I’d really like to got 48v lithium with an Alltrax controller. I’ve already spent a bunch of time on Scotty’s website.

I need to start figuring out a motor. I’d appreciate any comments or feed back especially from people with any knowledge of these things.

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Old 07-26-2022, 02:56 PM   #2
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Cool looking rig! Looking forward to some progress pics
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Old 08-10-2022, 07:42 PM   #3
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Slow progress. I was able to finally get the brake drums pulled. Everything was so rusted the linings finally pulled from the shoes. I found. a local machine shop who was able to clean the drums up a lot more than I expected. I found new shoes, wheel cylinders, hardware and adjusters at Vintage Golf Cart Parts.
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Old 08-11-2022, 06:10 AM   #4
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Pretty cool looking project! I like the cabover look. I think if it were me, I'd be lookin for a EZGO or Club Car rear end with motor and modernize it with something I could get parts for. I know you're already into the brakes but it's just a thought. Seems like that belt drive would give you some problems if you switch to 48 volts for more torque and speed. Looking forward to your progress.
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Old 07-12-2023, 08:14 PM   #5
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Progress has been slow. Wrapped up the brakes, replaced front wheel bearings and races. Had a cracked wheel hub which I was able to drill out and weld back. Replaced the rear bed sides to replace the damaged old one and strengthened the body/bed supports. It had been rear ended pretty hard at one point. Now to start on the battery box.
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Old 08-14-2023, 11:56 PM   #6
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Now that I’m done welding I can start mounting electronics. About to start mocking up the accessory wiring harness.
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Old 08-14-2023, 11:58 PM   #7
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Dash layout
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Old 08-15-2023, 07:15 AM   #8
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Nice work so far...looks good!

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