Fixing A Free Golf Cart and Saving Money: Tale of a Frugal Tinkerer

This is the story about our free 36 volt electric Club Car golf cart and how I restored it seven years ago and then fixed it this spring when the batteries were dead. This video shows the details of why we like to use an electric golf cart to cruise around our country neighborhood in the evenings.

[DIRT-BOSS]

That was a great relaxing morning with coffee your voice I'm sure I told you is like Kevin Costner.. Your homestead is amazing straight out of a movie thanks for sharing buddy.

[marykoch]

My favorite part is always when my little sweeties show up in your video, especially when it shows them from years ago. I did however love the part near the end when you're all standing out by the road and our house is visible across the field, then you drive past your brother's house and ours. It reminds me what a lucky Mom I am to have y'all so close. Means the world to me to have our little world. ❤

[resiliencyisrough]

OMG I CANNOT HANDLE THE ADORABLE “…end up with multiples.” and the shot of the twins. That is incredibly sweet! ❤

[tonynieuwlandt]

I wonder how many times you have stumbled across something sitting out, abandoned and forgotten, and then bring it back to life, you have a knack for it, very good video

[mikelewisoutdoors]

Another great video. It’s always nice to feel that someone has the same ideas and values as you. Happy Mother’s Day to your wife.

[ilmo]

You made the cart look great. New life. And your family has a good way to spend some time together and see the neighbors. Your daughter's laugh cracked me up. LOL

[blackdogexcavator]

You are not the only one that doesn't notice when light bulbs go out until its practically dark in the garage and there's nothing wrong with living on the edge. My Dad always said that if you're not living on the edge then you're taking up too much space. Lol. Great video. Stay safe.

[richrreeves]

Can't tell you how many times my fathers old Schumacher "dumb charger" has brought a battery back to life for me. Good to know there are still other folks out there that don't give up on things so easily.

[MatyasArby]

I was looking for information about gas golf carts, but stayed for the great story! Treasure what you have. 👍

[markhollick]

A cart ride brings the family together and builds memories

[DrDanClement]

You're a skillful storyteller, Neil. Thanks.

[SW-lucu]

Neil, the smile on your face tells me that is is an AWESOME video. Once again, thanks for sharing such quality content.

[TheFamilyFarmOn]

"Slow down and spend some family time together".

Best channel on YouTube!!

[CaptainKleeman]

Great video Neil! Most of our projects are plagued with the “but first...” task list as well. The girls will always remember those cart rides!

[BuildALotAcres]

I've been looking for a golf cart for the same uses. Summertime strolls visiting neighbors and enjoying life. Time goes so quickly, sometimes we forget to slow down and enjoy it!

[johnhamilton]

It seems every time I watch one of your videos, my heart always feels a bit better than normal happy. Thanks 😁

[robsmith]

I’ve got a 1959 Porter cable tractor that i pulled out of my uncles tractor scrap pile. i built a mini hay wagon for it so we could go ride around the old neighborhood with it for the same reason. It turned into a allis chalmers b replica just so people would recognize it more, and I made it shoot flames so when people wernt already paying attention, they were forced to look when a 15’ flame came outta no where. 🤣 Now we live further out in the country too, and on a dirt road. I’ve got the itch to get something with a windshield, that’s a little faster now myself. Loved the video as usual Neil.

[thunderwheels]

Very awesome video. Enjoyable to watch. Very peaceful. I like making things last and repairing. Can't get rid of something with life left in it. Great lovely family video. Kudos to you and your family.

[tasaneesomintr]

Me too I love golf car so close to the nature feel like you can fly the fresh air around your body head to toes

[NevadaDHS]

I am so glad to see that I am not the only one who writes the date I put in the new bulb so I can compare how long the previous one lasted.