Anyone Heard of Lew Montgomery, Inc. in Fl?

[am919]

I saw what looked like a Melex for sale today, but the manufacture plate read Model# 202 with a serial # but it stated it was assembled by Lew Montgomery, Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida. Anyone know anything about these guys?

 

[HotRodCarts]

I believe those carts were built by a company called Montex. The chassis is similar to Melex and the drive system is similar to EZGO. Parts are going to be scarce.

 

[am919]

Thanks. It looked like a Melex, but I don't need another cart that you have to make parts for. Is there anyway they assembled Melex's or did they just make Montex's?

 

[HotRodCarts]

I don't believe they had anything to do with Melex.

 

[dougmcp]

I'd keep looking, even if it was free it may not be a good deal.

 

[am919]

I am thinking of trying to restore it. I guess finding wiring diagrams are out of the question.

 

[HotRodCarts]

The wiring is pretty straight forward so that wouldn't be a problem even without a diagram. Finding parts is another story.
I agree with Doug.

 

[am919]

I am hoping that old Melex or EZGO parts will work. It looks a lot like a Melex. The big difference is that the motor mounts different than a Melex. It is in line with the axle instead of ata 90 degree angle. I will find out soon enough.

 

[HotRodCarts]

Some parts will fit/work, some won't. The electrical parts won't be much of a issue.
If the cart needs anything mechanical you will have problems finding bolt on parts but there's always a way.

Good luck with this project. Do you have any pictures you can post?

 

[am919]

How do you post pictures?

 

[HotRodCarts]

You can upload them to the forum or use the IMG tags

 

[Chuck Montgomery]

Actually the only part not interchangeable with the EZGo model 444 is the Steering wheel. The Montex name stands for Montgomery And Texas are business partner was in Texas They are all Melex golf cars made in Poland with U.S. motors differentials switches plus several other parts . The frame and body parts are the only parts at the Helicopter factory in Poland If you need more information Contact The Riley Boys Golf Cars in Virginia