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alexdummy · September 22nd, 2014, 12:24 PM

This will be my first big build but by the time im done with it i hope to have a pretty sweet rig.
This is the first gas 4x4 golf cart that ive ever seen so im hoping all goes as planned.
Im using a 1987 ezgo golf cart for the body and frame and a 1997 polaris sportsman 500 for the drivetrain.
in the simpilest way to describe it im putting the golf cart frame on top of the quad frame. In order to do that i have to extend the 51" wheelbase of the quad to 70". And to get the 700cc snowmobile engine im putting in it i have to extend the body of the golf cart about 9-12".
Ill have to make new body panels from extending the body and fab a roll cage as well as welding new frame rails.
By the time im done i hope to have it all complete with coil-over shocks, push button 4x4, radio and speakers, 26" or 28" moto mtc tires, and electric start.

Also im getting a nice paint job and my friend is going to airbrush.
Im going to powder coat all the suspension parts and get everything all clean and nice looking with a candy orange paint job and black for all the drivetrain

Mr.Green · September 22nd, 2014, 12:28 PM

Post pics!

jbsjunk · September 22nd, 2014, 12:29 PM

Sounds very interesting. I like the concept.

alexdummy · September 22nd, 2014, 12:33 PM

Picked up the golf cart for $100 with a $300 engine already in it

And picked up the quad frame for $80

SHARPMACHINE · September 22nd, 2014, 12:48 PM

Cool project!

Mr.Green · September 22nd, 2014, 03:22 PM

And it is already flat black so you are further along than we thought.

September 22nd, 2014, 12:24 PM	#1
alexdummy gas, grass, and ass Join Date: 04-15-14 Location: Holland Posts: 2,815 iTrader: (6) Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	long travel 4x4 gas golf cart build This will be my first big build but by the time im done with it i hope to have a pretty sweet rig. This is the first gas 4x4 golf cart that ive ever seen so im hoping all goes as planned. Im using a 1987 ezgo golf cart for the body and frame and a 1997 polaris sportsman 500 for the drivetrain. in the simpilest way to describe it im putting the golf cart frame on top of the quad frame. In order to do that i have to extend the 51" wheelbase of the quad to 70". And to get the 700cc snowmobile engine im putting in it i have to extend the body of the golf cart about 9-12". Ill have to make new body panels from extending the body and fab a roll cage as well as welding new frame rails. By the time im done i hope to have it all complete with coil-over shocks, push button 4x4, radio and speakers, 26" or 28" moto mtc tires, and electric start. Also im getting a nice paint job and my friend is going to airbrush. Im going to powder coat all the suspension parts and get everything all clean and nice looking with a candy orange paint job and black for all the drivetrain Last edited by alexdummy; September 22nd, 2014 at 12:38 PM.

September 22nd, 2014, 12:33 PM	#4
alexdummy gas, grass, and ass Join Date: 04-15-14 Location: Holland Posts: 2,815 iTrader: (6) Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	Picked up the golf cart for $100 with a $300 engine already in it And picked up the quad frame for $80 Attached Thumbnails

September 22nd, 2014, 12:48 PM	#5
SHARPMACHINE F-U-CANCER!!! Join Date: 09-29-06 Location: MONTAGUE MI (BY THE SAND BOX) Posts: 5,315 iTrader: (25) Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Cool project! __________________ Hay, look at me... I have a signature..... RIP FULLSIZE4LIFE

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September 22nd, 2014, 12:28 PM	#2
Mr.Green I can levitate! Join Date: 11-29-05 Location: Nort Keralina Posts: 9,245 iTrader: (6) Mentioned: 28 Post(s)	Post pics!

September 22nd, 2014, 12:29 PM	#3
jbsjunk Little Member Join Date: 03-01-08 Location: Saugatuck Posts: 23,797 iTrader: (36) Mentioned: 34 Post(s)	Sounds very interesting. I like the concept.

September 22nd, 2014, 03:22 PM	#6
Mr.Green I can levitate! Join Date: 11-29-05 Location: Nort Keralina Posts: 9,245 iTrader: (6) Mentioned: 28 Post(s)	And it is already flat black so you are further along than we thought.