New Ride for the Farm

wngrog · 01-30-2007, 07:27 PM

Earlier in the year, I bought a 4x4 Golf Cart to hunt out of. It is a killer rig, but when it is raining or cold (yes in 100% humidity it gets cold in MS), the cart is kinda crappy.

We were picking up some round bales from my dad's oldest friend 2 weeks before Christmas and he had a 4x4 Suzuki Carry. Dad took it for a spin and was sold.

We slapped on some 24" ATV tires and with the 6 speed tranny (granny low) and the locking rear diff, it is a kick ass little rig.

I was not sold at first so I kept my Cart.

Well, after punishing Dad's little truck and having it go through all the stuff my Yamaha Rhino will do in the mud, I decided to dump the Golf Cart and get myself one.

This one is a Mitsubishi MiniCab. Same 660 cc engine, but instead of a granny low, mine has a 4 speed with a transfer case.

I lifted it with 3" TJ coil spacers and some longer shackles. Mine runs 25" Goodyears.

Mine is open F/R, but I plan on pulling the rear 3rd and welding the spiders after hunting season.

Dad's is a 1997 and had 10,000 original miles on it, mine is a 1994 with 35,000 miles. Both run great, but mine is a little more worn. I busted a short side CV when I got it bound up the other day

Other than that, these things are the shit. They are called Kei trucks and a bunch of folks out there make them and are importing them. Both mine and my dad's sold for around $6000. They have heat, A/C and can be registered for road use. Mine will go 55mph with the 25's on it. Stock I bet it would run 65 or so.

Cool rigs.....

TxCruzr · 01-30-2007, 07:34 PM

That would be so much fun. I can't wait for the "New Ride for the Farm v2.0"

They have a bunch of the little cushman thingies on campus that look alot like that. I always thought it would be a good investment to get one and be able to park right infront of my classes

blk87K5 · 01-30-2007, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxCruzr

They have a bunch of the little cushman thingies on campus that look alot like that. I always thought it would be a good investment to get one and be able to park right infront of my classes

I want a white one with "Texas Tech University" wrote on each door with plain black letters. Park in the back of every building, smoke Marlboro red 100's, whistle at the girls, and I'll fit right in with every other maintenance guy at Tech.

orangefj45 · 01-31-2007, 06:52 AM

rad! paul decker has something similar out at his place. looks like tons of fun!

Jason M · 01-31-2007, 08:05 AM

With Nolen, it needs a cage..

wngrog · 01-31-2007, 08:22 AM

Been thinking the same thing Mace...at least a stinger as I drop it off some of the hills here

No comments on the gun rack in the back window? Damn, that used to be a dealer option on pickups in MS back when I was a kid

Kaderabek · 01-31-2007, 08:34 AM

You crack me up....

I don't see your TomTom mounted to the windshield though!

TJK

wngrog · 01-31-2007, 08:35 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:B:EF:US:11

Reserve is $7500

Thanks Elves....

bkfj55 · 01-31-2007, 09:03 AM

Those pop up at government auctions every so often...

if I sold my golf cart and then the 100 series, I could be like Nolen.
I already sold my 80, and if I sold my 55, I could be like Kaderabek.

bk

Kaderabek · 01-31-2007, 09:50 AM

You've missed out on quite a few sales....

TJK

woooody · 01-31-2007, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wngrog

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:B:EF:US:11

May need some bidding elves to sneak in there and bump me up here.

Reserve is $7500 so be careful

Nice sob story. Or did you really lose your job, and I missed it?

Eskimo · 01-31-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wngrog

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:B:EF:US:11

May need some bidding elves to sneak in there and bump me up here.

Reserve is $7500 so be careful

$7499 it is...

wngrog · 01-31-2007, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woooody

Nice sob story. Or did you really lose your job, and I missed it?

No I did. I am sitting on my ass right now reading my manuals for a new job with 100% commission. I think I will be broke for a while.

I am selling off quite a few toys that I bought in the last year. My Dad bought the Mini Trucks. He has the fetish for these things.

I have the 4x4 cart, my 100 series and a Gas Yamaha Pro Hauler to get rid of and a few guns.

My allowance from my wife won't get me too far

wngrog · 01-31-2007, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eskimo

$7499 it is...

Easy now.....

Give it a few days.

woooody · 01-31-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wngrog

No I did. I am sitting on my ass right now reading my manuals for a new job with 100% commission. I think I will be broke for a while.

I am selling off quite a few toys that I bought in the last year. My Dad bought the Mini Trucks. He has the fetish for these things.

I have the 4x4 cart, my 100 series and a Gas Yamaha Pro Hauler to get rid of and a few guns.

My allowance from my wife won't get me too far

Sorry to hear that. Stuff will get better, but I hear ya on the being broke for a while.

I place dmy bid, but I'll watch it for a while.

TxCruzr · 01-31-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk87K5

I want a white one with "Texas Tech University" wrote on each door with plain black letters. Park in the back of every building, smoke Marlboro red 100's, whistle at the girls, and I'll fit right in with every other maintenance guy at Tech.

Just because the maintenance dept. is similar, don't start thinking your are up to our standards

Sorry to hear about the job Nolan. Least your up in an area you seem to enjoy. When the oilfield crashed a while back and my dad lost his job and we were lucky to be in Sonora and not Laredo where they were about to send him

The job change was more of a blessing, which we didn't realize till later, since he was actually home a lot more then before and was worth the loss in income.

If you need a place to store your buggy and keep you from breaking it, I know of a place

DavidW · 01-31-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wngrog

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:B:EF:US:11

May need some bidding elves to sneak in there and bump me up here.

Reserve is $7500 so be careful

Got you to 6K!!

LukeZero · 01-31-2007, 05:16 PM

Bumped it to $6100.00

I better get outbid- because I don't have a spare $6K laying around and I have no place to keep your hillbilly hauler.

wes8517 · 01-31-2007, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk87K5

I want a white one with "Texas Tech University" wrote on each door with plain black letters. Park in the back of every building, smoke Marlboro red 100's, whistle at the girls, and I'll fit right in with every other maintenance guy at Tech.

ill follow you around with a dolly with a trash can on it, then when i need a ride to class ill just sit in the passenger seat and hold my dolly/trashcan out the passenger door while you drive me around

oh ya, and the kubota ones are so much more pimp nolen, with the diesel they just get it done in better style!!

wes

wngrog · 01-31-2007, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wes8517

oh ya, and the kubota ones are so much more pimp nolen, with the diesel they just get it done in better style!!

wes

I don't agree. We have a Rhino and a Mule and with the cab kits you cannot seal out the dust and there is no A/C or windshield wipers.

These things are the poop.

TxCruzr · 01-31-2007, 09:42 PM

A/C???? Man your getting old

tntcherokee · 01-31-2007, 10:18 PM

Did yours have 4th gear blocked out with a plate? My uncle had one and it was a lot more fun when we found 4th.
They are pretty cool

Radd Cruisers · 01-31-2007, 10:23 PM

We did a 8 inch lift with ATV tires and painted it KTM orange on a golf cart, the thing looked way cool.

Also drove a couple of those little buckets, they are becoming a dime a dozen here in Canada, they are fun.

waggoner5 · 02-01-2007, 06:06 PM

I still would have bought a Halflinger. 70:1 crawl ratio, front and rear lockers, street legal, etc.

wngrog · 02-02-2007, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waggoner5

I still would have bought a Halflinger. 70:1 crawl ratio, front and rear lockers, street legal, etc.

Do I see a/c on that list of options? Nope, don't think so

01-30-2007, 07:27 PM	#1
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,097 Blog Entries: 2	New Ride for the Farm Earlier in the year, I bought a 4x4 Golf Cart to hunt out of. It is a killer rig, but when it is raining or cold (yes in 100% humidity it gets cold in MS), the cart is kinda crappy. We were picking up some round bales from my dad's oldest friend 2 weeks before Christmas and he had a 4x4 Suzuki Carry. Dad took it for a spin and was sold. We slapped on some 24" ATV tires and with the 6 speed tranny (granny low) and the locking rear diff, it is a kick ass little rig. I was not sold at first so I kept my Cart. Well, after punishing Dad's little truck and having it go through all the stuff my Yamaha Rhino will do in the mud, I decided to dump the Golf Cart and get myself one. This one is a Mitsubishi MiniCab. Same 660 cc engine, but instead of a granny low, mine has a 4 speed with a transfer case. I lifted it with 3" TJ coil spacers and some longer shackles. Mine runs 25" Goodyears. Mine is open F/R, but I plan on pulling the rear 3rd and welding the spiders after hunting season. Dad's is a 1997 and had 10,000 original miles on it, mine is a 1994 with 35,000 miles. Both run great, but mine is a little more worn. I busted a short side CV when I got it bound up the other day Other than that, these things are the shit. They are called Kei trucks and a bunch of folks out there make them and are importing them. Both mine and my dad's sold for around $6000. They have heat, A/C and can be registered for road use. Mine will go 55mph with the 25's on it. Stock I bet it would run 65 or so. Cool rigs..... Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

01-30-2007, 07:34 PM	#2
TxCruzr Rock God Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9380 Location: Borderland Tejas Posts: 2,051	That would be so much fun. I can't wait for the "New Ride for the Farm v2.0" They have a bunch of the little cushman thingies on campus that look alot like that. I always thought it would be a good investment to get one and be able to park right infront of my classes __________________ "it aint over till it's rolled over" '69 FJ-40, chevy383, sm420, 37's, RedNeckRam

01-31-2007, 06:52 AM	#4
orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: on thin ice Posts: 14,832	rad! paul decker has something similar out at his place. looks like tons of fun! __________________ looking for Advance Adapter parts? send me a pm!

01-31-2007, 08:05 AM	#5
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5286 Location: Vegas Posts: 9,735	With Nolen, it needs a cage.. __________________ DEAR MADAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT ORDER FROM OUR SEX TOYS WEBSITE. YOU'VE REQUESTED THE LARGE RED VIBRATOR AS FEATURED ON OUR WALL DISPLAY. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER ITEM. THAT'S OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

01-31-2007, 08:22 AM	#6
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,097 Blog Entries: 2	Been thinking the same thing Mace...at least a stinger as I drop it off some of the hills here No comments on the gun rack in the back window? Damn, that used to be a dealer option on pickups in MS back when I was a kid __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

01-31-2007, 08:34 AM	#7
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,130	You crack me up.... I don't see your TomTom mounted to the windshield though! TJK __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

01-31-2007, 08:35 AM	#8
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,097 Blog Entries: 2	http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:B:EF:US:11 Reserve is $7500 Thanks Elves.... __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America Last edited by wngrog; 01-31-2007 at 06:47 PM.

01-31-2007, 09:03 AM	#9
bkfj55 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30266 Location: shenandoah valley, va Posts: 531	Those pop up at government auctions every so often... if I sold my golf cart and then the 100 series, I could be like Nolen. I already sold my 80, and if I sold my 55, I could be like Kaderabek. bk __________________ "I'm a horny engineer. I never joke about math or sex." - Walowitz - The Big Bang Theory.

01-31-2007, 09:50 AM	#10
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,130	You've missed out on quite a few sales.... TJK __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

01-31-2007, 05:16 PM	#18
LukeZero Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12028 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 748	Bumped it to $6100.00 I better get outbid- because I don't have a spare $6K laying around and I have no place to keep your hillbilly hauler. __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI 2F,SM420,ToyBox,HP60,14bolt,caged,42" IROKs 1964 FJ45,TLCA #14442, Hoosier Cruisers Last edited by LukeZero; 01-31-2007 at 05:17 PM.

01-31-2007, 09:42 PM	#21
TxCruzr Rock God Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9380 Location: Borderland Tejas Posts: 2,051	A/C???? Man your getting old __________________ "it aint over till it's rolled over" '69 FJ-40, chevy383, sm420, 37's, RedNeckRam

01-31-2007, 10:18 PM	#22
tntcherokee Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53971 Location: Echo Lake, WA Posts: 408	Did yours have 4th gear blocked out with a plate? My uncle had one and it was a lot more fun when we found 4th. They are pretty cool __________________ AKA FabHappy on NWW.

01-31-2007, 10:23 PM	#23
Radd Cruisers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14670 Location: Nanaimo BC(Island) Posts: 990	We did a 8 inch lift with ATV tires and painted it KTM orange on a golf cart, the thing looked way cool. Also drove a couple of those little buckets, they are becoming a dime a dozen here in Canada, they are fun. __________________ Ride it like you stole it.

02-01-2007, 06:06 PM	#24
waggoner5 Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23312 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 349	I still would have bought a Halflinger. 70:1 crawl ratio, front and rear lockers, street legal, etc. __________________ Gary Coberly-Waggoner 1989 FJ62, 502, ARBs SOA, Klune- SOLD 1987 HJ61, 12HT, cable locks, SOA-SOLD 1983 FJ40, DOA 1965 FZJ45 LWB pickup 80 series chassis. Now with 2UZ power 2007 100 series Slee'd www.powerplayracing.net TLCA # 10689 LSLC 2000 Rising Sun 2006

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