06-03-2019, 08:14 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2019
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My 2002 Club Car DS Build
Hello Everyone, my name is Jeff and this is my first golf cart!
We started camping last season in a MPG2750BH travel trailer. This year we traded our camper in for a 315Pack12 5th wheel toy hauler! I picked up the golf cart at a campground in New Jersey for $300 from one of the seasonal members. It had no batteries and the seller didn't know if it worked. I did get a free club car charger thrown in. After bringing it home, I gave it a good wash and put (6) 8 volt batteries in for a test. Everything worked great! I drove it around for about an hour and a half with no issues. The charger, lights, everything works! I will use this thread to track my build progress. I guess we can call this a "resto-mod" since I will be stripping it down but not completely to the frame. Thanks for having me and I look forward to learning more and hopefully contributing to the forum! |
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06-03-2019, 08:26 PM | #2 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2019
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Re: My 2002 Club Car DS Build
Day #2
While riding around yesterday I noticed that there were wires hanging from the bottom so I decided to tear everything down and give it a closer look. I gave the frame a nice power wash and started cleaning up the wire harness. Tomorrow will begin re-assembly. The roof and body panels had some strange white stuff baked in. It took me an hour with the power washer just to get the roof somewhat clean!!! I think maybe its pine sap that was just left on to cook over the years. |
06-03-2019, 09:56 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: My 2002 Club Car DS Build
Very nice find. Can’t wait to see what it becomes.
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06-04-2019, 07:16 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Upstate Western New York
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Re: My 2002 Club Car DS Build
Defiantly a great score. I'd be all over that for $300 and a set of batteries.
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06-04-2019, 07:45 AM | #5 |
Just Gone
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: North Carolina
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Re: My 2002 Club Car DS Build
Looks like you found yourself a good deal!
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06-04-2019, 07:45 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 1,720
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Re: My 2002 Club Car DS Build
Welcome! Good find for that amount! Looking forward to seeing what it becomes! What are your plans for mods?
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06-04-2019, 07:54 AM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2019
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Re: My 2002 Club Car DS Build
Thanks everyone,
I think in order the modifications list so far is... Re-paint the factory body Locking dashboard LED lights (Including a small light bar on the front) 6" spindle lift Wheels Folding rear seat New upholstery Long term mods.... Plumquick motor w/ supporting mods Air suspension (might be too difficult on this model) Kicker waterproof controller w/ speakers Spartan bodykit That is just a start.. I am sure things will change as time goes on. |
06-04-2019, 12:11 PM | #8 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Hampstead North Carolina
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Re: My 2002 Club Car DS Build
Looks like its going to be a nice build. But might I suggest instead of a spindle lift going with an A-arm lift. They are a lot more stable than a spindle lift as well as more sturdy. I had a 3" spindle lift on my 02 DS and all it took was one time the grand kids drove it into a ditch . Bent the steering arm. Tried to straighten it but it kept bending back. I upgraded to an Allsports A-arm lift and it has been a sweet upgrade from the spindle lift. A lot more stable at speeds of 20+mph.
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06-04-2019, 02:21 PM | #9 | |
Just Gone
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06-04-2019, 05:04 PM | #10 | |
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