OwnerPaul
LocationEverett, Washington US map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1964 Volkswagen Beetle
converted to a beach buggy years ago
MotorPrestolite MTC 4001 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainVW transaxle, R and P 4.375
ControllerCurtis 1221B-7403
Batteries10 Optima 750 DS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Yellow Top blems
After 7 years I installed a new pack in 2006
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerDeltran
HeaterWhy in a roadster?
DC/DC ConverterTodd PC-20-LV
no 12 Volt system battery
InstrumentationSpeedometer (modified '66 Beetle)
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults, plus 2 eating bugs
Curb Weight1,420 Pounds (645 Kilograms)
Tiresbig and littles (135R15 front, 225/75R15 rear)
Additional FeaturesPurple paint (custom mix)
Neon lights
LOTS OF ATTITUDE
Plasma Boy tells me the motor is "in your face"
I thought it was hanging out back :-)

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