Art cars can be a fun and exciting project to take on, just ask the guys over at Radical Golf Cart Parts. There are many steps to plan out, the first of which being the foundation of the car. It's common to strip apart a full size car to build on the frame, but many people have instead been modifying golf carts and using the motor and chassis as the base.
If you decide to use a golf cart for your art car project, you need to decide between gas powered or electric.
There are pro's and con's to both.
Gas powered golf carts often have more power, are cheaper and don't need to charged. All they need is gas and they're ready to go and can often outlast an electric golf cart if driving for durations. The problem with a gas powered golf cart though is that it's less eco-friendly and the engine is louder.
If you decide to use an electric golf cart, the main benefit is the quietness. Some are even just as fast or faster than a gas powered cart. If you don't mind carrying around a couple of spare batteries for longer drives, such as in a parade, you may want to consider it an option.
Most people tend to stick with gas powered golf carts when building golf carts, because they are much easier to upkeep and don't require charging. Whichever option you choose though, a golf cart makes a great base for an art car.
