Alright, buckle up folks, because today I’m spilling the beans on my “lamborghini long” project. It wasn’t actually a Lamborghini, sadly, but it was a long shot, and hopefully you will find it intersting.
It all started with this beat-up old golf cart I snagged for next to nothing. I’m talking rusted frame, ripped seats, the whole shebang. But I saw potential, you know? I envisioned this thing transformed into… something. Something awesome.
First things first: teardown. I’m not gonna lie, this took way longer than I expected. Every bolt was seized, every wire frayed. PB Blaster became my best friend. Eventually, though, I got it down to the bare chassis. That was a victory in itself!
Next up, the frame. This was where the “long” part came in. I wanted to stretch the wheelbase, give it that limo-esque vibe. So, I broke out the angle grinder and started cutting. Scary stuff, but necessary. Then I welded in some steel extensions, making sure everything was straight and true. My welds weren’t pretty, but they held, which is all that mattered at this point.
Bodywork time! I knew I couldn’t afford custom body panels, so I went the resourceful route. Found some sheet metal scraps at a local junkyard – old car doors, fender bits, you name it. Then came the fun part: shaping and welding. Again, not a pro job, but I hammered, bent, and tacked it all together. It looked rough, but I had a vision!
Once the basic body shape was there, it was time for filler. So much filler. Bondo for days. Sanded it down smooth (ish), primed it, and then finally, the paint! I went with a bright, obnoxious orange – gotta make a statement, right?
Then came the interior. Scrounged some old bucket seats from another project and reupholstered them with some cheap vinyl. Threw in a Bluetooth speaker system for tunes. And of course, added some LED strip lights because why not?
Finally, the moment of truth. I bolted everything back together, crossed my fingers, and flipped the switch. And… it moved! Slowly, awkwardly, but it moved. The “lamborghini long” golf cart was alive!
It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot. The paint was patchy, the welds were visible, and it handled like a boat. But it was mine. And it was a ridiculous, over-the-top, head-turning machine. I drove that thing around town for a summer, and it was the best darn summer ever.
Eventually, I sold it to some college kids who used it for tailgating. I’m sure they beat the crap out of it, but hey, that’s what it was made for. And you know what? I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.
Lessons learned:
- Welding is harder than it looks.
- Bondo can fix anything (almost).
- Orange paint makes everything cooler.
- Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.
Would I do it again?
Absolutely, I’m already planning my next build. Stay tuned folks, you never know what I’ll come up with next!
