studebakergeorge
New Member
Greetings all, new owner of a 2001 Club Car gas golf cart. Bought it for peanuts after the owner insisted it be totaled A couple of kids on a joy ride resulted in a bent front end and then it sat for a while. Much to do and learn but I am a retired VW/MB tech who has returned to his Studebaker roots and now operates a Studebaker only shop. I got this cart to use as a runner in my small boneyard as I am getting old and dragging tools, jacks, torches, and my 'ol bones back and forth to pull stuff is becoming a chore. Correct me if I 'm wrong on stuff. I'm sure I will be wrong a LOT but here goes with some questions...
First, I busted off one of the posts on the solenoid and now need a replacement, looks to be a Ford style unit can be easily used? What is the jumper with the diode in it for on the two small terminals and can I wire this beast so it won't have all the safety start/idle/go/etc. It will never see a golf course again (at least as long as I am the owner) and only me and a couple other retired farts that share the shop and yard will use it.
Also, it appears that the whole front end (steering and suspension) comes off relatively easily? It looks like the damage is confined to the bending of the extension brackets and small stuff and I can straighten that. If the actual frame is bent, I can use a porta power or redneck frame machine (chains, trees, pick up trucks) if need alsthoug it doesn't look that bad and still steers, etc. One wheel is back and the plastic nose is damaged, but I see no busted parts..so far...
Hope I won't be too much of a pest, and if anyone out there is a Stude nut and needs some help or parts chime in. I have been 'addicted' to Studebakers for longer than I like to admit and am the current president of the local Studebaker Drivers Club chapter.
Thanks,
Studebaker George K.
First, I busted off one of the posts on the solenoid and now need a replacement, looks to be a Ford style unit can be easily used? What is the jumper with the diode in it for on the two small terminals and can I wire this beast so it won't have all the safety start/idle/go/etc. It will never see a golf course again (at least as long as I am the owner) and only me and a couple other retired farts that share the shop and yard will use it.
Also, it appears that the whole front end (steering and suspension) comes off relatively easily? It looks like the damage is confined to the bending of the extension brackets and small stuff and I can straighten that. If the actual frame is bent, I can use a porta power or redneck frame machine (chains, trees, pick up trucks) if need alsthoug it doesn't look that bad and still steers, etc. One wheel is back and the plastic nose is damaged, but I see no busted parts..so far...
Hope I won't be too much of a pest, and if anyone out there is a Stude nut and needs some help or parts chime in. I have been 'addicted' to Studebakers for longer than I like to admit and am the current president of the local Studebaker Drivers Club chapter.
Thanks,
Studebaker George K.