$300 SCRAP YARD GEM CAR E825 | WILL IT RUN?
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2023
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I was carrying off a load of scrap metal and old lead acid batteries and while I was there I noticed a diamond in the rough..... A GEM CAR! I quickly went to check it out and while I did my son was recording me from the truck. Not going to lie, I was in ahhh! I've been looking for a gem car for a while and there was this one sitting at the scrap metal yard.
I took a pic of it and showed the guys back in the office, They said AS-IS $300. The scrap that I originally took made $100, so I came out of pocket for $200. I jumped on this deal just because it had what looked to be a aftermarket D&D motor but after further inspection it was a re-labeled ride 4 fun motor.
In todays video we going to see if we can get it running or not! - Jak na to + styl
Hello there my friend. Code 11 on yale older forklifts with a Curtis controller is that micro switch in the accelerator assembly. So I'd go ahead and swap that out. And make sure that switch activates before the pot starts it's sweep. Hopefully it helps.. Thanks for your videos 👍 as a forklift mechanic that works on ev only I enjoy how you tackle each project 😁
Great video! That's a great score since you already have lithium batts for it. Not a Gem guy but I would replace that micro switch and potentiometer since that's cheap and would eliminate that as an issue
Spitting on the gauge to clean it is A CLASSIC GOTTA LOVE RYAN HE KEEPS IT REAL 👍🏾
Love this, I see a lot of them for sale and can’t wait to see what you can do with it.
I have two of these carts. Cannot wait to see what's next for this project.
Yessss! I’m thinking a Navitas ac and lithium conversion is in this GEM’s future.
Badass!
Your the man ! Out of the junk yard to up and down the street. Isn’t it fun when they come back to life ! Enjoy the process.
I love when they do!
Can't wait to see the build
Your shop is not a mess. You can still work in it. Mine is full so I work out in the yard.
I genuinely enjoyed this junkyard win awesome
Looking forward to the follow on video for this Gem E825. I am interesting to see how that lithium battery works out. If I can find one of these locally for cheap, I might get one for summer runabout duty. Running around the neighborhood and to the grocery store. Perfect plan to spend $1000 to $4000 to save $45 in gas.
get r done cousin.....love the LT Dan reference.
A few beers and I could hang out with you all day tweaking on that thing 🤙
I think this is going to be a really cool build you can drive those on the road
Make sure all your contacts are clean. As well as all cables are good. I’ve had carts with new batteries, cut off because contacts are corroded or wires don’t make good contact underneath the shrink wrap connector. Controller sees it as insufficient amperage from the battery and will cut off temporarily.
Would love to see more content like this!
I try to make will it runs, Did one Sunday on a flooded ezgo. Recording one now for an upcoming episode.
Hi , great help to me. I just bought a similar GEM E825, Zero experience with these as well. Was thinking of converting to ion system
@Fentertainment-- watching this new video you just posted inspired us to update our 2001 2-Passenger Short-bed GEM e825. We’re going to copy what you’ve done here, ordered our Lithium battery and accessories. Will arrive soon! PS, used your code and saved $, TY!
For $300 it's a win no matter what you do with it. You got lucky too with it taking so little to get it running. I wasn't expecting you to get so lucky with it after it going for $300.
Not going to lie, I wasnt either.
Bagged gem is insane
11 accelerator pedal stuck safety lock out check for debris or floor mat
lodged under pedal
I am interested to see what type of 72 V batteries you were going to put into this GEM Cart most 12 V lithium batteries can only be series or parallel at four units maximum I have two of these carts that need batteries and I don't wanna put lettuce in her AGM's in them again.
I have one and had the same problem it was the parking brake switch
What’s up with the GEM car Ryan? I bought one after I saw your video. I can’t find very many parts. Can’t wait to see what you end up doing with yours.
The Gem will make for some interesting videos. ✌🏻
At 16:40, the 4 pin you pointed out is for factor gps. Will you put the cover over the controller to keep it from getting wet and failing? I hear ya on those rear leafspring bushings in the older DS cars, they can be a bear.
Hey bro, I forget what the website is but on the ignition itself there’s a name brand and there should be four digit numbers, you can type into the Internet and find the website and they will send you a key for 30 bucks or so. I had to do it myself. Wish I could remember the website for you be it shouldn’t be to hard to fine.
Had the same issue with mine and found that this code is triggered when you have the pedal depressed when you change from forward to reverse or the other way around. I found that mine was a loose wire or dirty contact in the forward reverse switch.
What a GEM lol cheers nice job! I suspect the potentiometer has a dead spot in it find out the swing .5-5V and replace it, your power loss should be resolved I don't feel its the micro switch as it happens when the throttle is in use so i would swap out the pot control and retest IMO 95% sure when the pot goes to 0v this is what would happen (dead spot)
i agree
It looks like they took a tig welding foot pedal control for amperage and used that to keep it simple
thats clean
Love to see a follow up on this vehicle
Will be working on it this year. I still have it and havent done anything with it since this video.
Remember you can always use your handbrake to stop just keep the button push so you won't lock brake can even use it to stop
What size trailer is that?
Great deal for $300 - I have one ? I noticed your gem solenoid only clicks when it turns on - mine clicks whenever I take my foot off the accelerator- does anyone know it there is a fix for that and is it ok to leave as is - my first gem 2000 e825 - with ride for fun motor - thanks for any advice
I freaking LUV these things. This is one project I really am interested in. The LSV part of this is great.
For key switches I always use a "hot rod" ignition switch for like $16 on all my golf carts and projects.
Biggest thing is going to see if you can get a title
Thanks and I agree!
I just picked up a 2002 Gem 2seater for $300 too😂
I'm a locksmith use that code on the face of the lock to have a key cut by code!
I will look at the key code and let you know. I appreciate it.
This one had a lot of jump scares 😂
I’m wondering if it is so noisy because maybe they had to drain the differential fluid to scrap it?
Not sure.... Might check into that down the road.
The reason you get to click and it stops is because you don't have enough juice from the batteries...
You get some good batteries in there and you won't have that problem
2 questions can a summit 2 charger charge big batteries in a cart ? And have yiu heard of big battery mustang
Im not 100% sure on the summit charger, I thought so but not sure. I have seen the mustang and its a lot of battery. Ive thought about reviewing it. Not sure I have enough cart to hold its size.
Hoping to see it on 35's one day!
LOL!
I have the same gym car and I’ve been trying to get it running. There’s no charger in this when someone has taken it well it operate without it.
I'm not real familiar with these as this was and is my only one ive ever been around or worked on. However since there were no batteries in this and the batteries I used werent compatible with the charger I dont see why it wont.
I wanted a Gem but couldn’t afford any near me so I got a Lytong and got ripped off but oh well
the accelerator pot is bad.. replace it to eliminate the HPD fault
Thats what I was thinking as well.
Nailed it!
Would you know where to fine the vin on this car
Look at the roof on the drivers side.
The locksmith can make a key a lot less that that.
what happen to the GEM my man ? sold it ? or another project "sometimes" ? :)
It will be on the channel hopefully this year. I still have it.
so whats up with this gem? i just found a 2 seat utility for 200 without batteries . im thinking 212 predator ,live axle swap because its a 3 link rear axle it would be very easy to do .
I still have it and plan to finish it this year. Im staying with electric though, Im not a gas fan. Ive done what you're thinking of doing before on an ezgo I got for free once.
now the way i look at is a battery will cost $500 and a new predator 212 is $120 today. $30 amazon vm22 carb kit, $32 420 chain clutch kit, grind a key into the shaft coming out of the tranny and make a adaptor to hold a sprocket to it then bend up a exhaust pipe under the car and put a $30 amazon motorcycle muffler. sell the 72 volt stuff and get a $30 12v lawnmower battery to run the rest , in the end it would be quiet and dirt cheap to run it around .@@Fentertainment
has there been a update video on this project ???????
Not yet, Its on the list for this year though. Been making plans on what we are planning to do with it.
awsome !
@@Fentertainment
Do you install batteries for customers? If so how much would you charge?
I can. Where do you live?
Wow, thanks for your reply. I live in Minnesota
@@kukkiwon1723 Little to far to travel for lithium install as im in SC.
@Fentertainment shoot. Well do you mind giving me a ballpark price anyways? If the price is reasonable I'll still consider it
Ah the poor Sun car! The Gem is cool. Charger should have been under the hood. I love those things. Do yourself a favor and just rip out all the wiring and start over. Make it simpler
I think the original charger was a Delta Q charger. Maybe was upgraded when the new motor was put in?
@@RBallarddesigns Im thinking so. Once I get brakes I will run it and see what it will do but so far without brakes i know it will run in the 30s.
@@Fentertainment that’s an awesome project and a cool video. Inspiring
@Fentertainment With the suspension and brakes these things have, I would have this thing AC motor converted and flying in no time....When I looked at that Ford Think chasis, it looked wider, I saw 3 Falcons under the seat of one Big Battery did.....
This is gonna be fun 🎉🥳🥳🥳
The breaks just need to be bled. It’s been sitting for a while.
I CANNOT FIND NY OTHER VIDEOS ON THIS PROJECT,,,,,WHAT HAPPENED TO IT?
They didn’t happen yet. I hope to get to it this summer
only i thing i know they were a dodge chrysler
What happened to this cart?
I still have it, I need to work on it again or start a build with it or something.
Did you run that meter over? 🤣
I think you were the first one to catch that! Hahahaha
@@Fentertainment Just watched this last night and I was so scared for that poor meter! I saw you hear it fall off but it didn't seem to register, you were too excited. then a few moments later you were hauling with no brakes right where it had to have landed. RIP Multimeter?
@@btroehm For a harbor freight meter its very rugged. It still works and I still have it. It was only $19 too.