Engine removalMotor transplantLemonyEd Begley's old curtis
OwnerPeter Gabrielsson
LocationPasadena, California US map
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Vehicle1977 Fiat 124 Spider
Beautiful convertible car that was rescued from behind a dumpster where it had been sitting for six years soaking up nature. Tons of spider and structural spider webs were found in it.
MotorAdvanced DC 9.1 Inch Series Wound DC
9.1" advanced DC motor that was found in an old EV conversion shop in Monrovia when they changed locations. I bought two motors and a controller for $1500, sold one of the motors for $1200 and made a few hundred selling some other parts from the shop, so the motor and controller was practically free. Can't beat that price.
DrivetrainRear wheel drive car with 5 speed gearbox.
ControllerCurtis 1231C
This controller used to belong to Ed Beagle Jr. Don't know how it ended up in the aforementioned Ev shop.
Batteries12 Panasonic EV95, 144.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
These are modules that a coworker rescued from the Honda EV plus program when he worked there.
System Voltage144 Volts
Charger AeroVironment AV-3
Prototype unit of Aerovironments, 3kW charger. Rescued from trash by former coworker and donated to this project.
DC/DC Converter
None so far, whatever shows up on ebay.
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
I hope
AccelerationProbably not too exciting
Range60 Miles (96 Kilometers)
Guesstimated range based on battery type
Seating Capacity2 adults plus 2 hobbits in the pretend back seat.
Curb Weight2,500 Pounds (1,136 Kilograms)
Guessstimated
Conversion TimePlenty, and counting
Conversion CostNot to bad, most of the money has been spent on fixing up the donor car. Most of the EV components has been free.
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