Electro Automotive adaptorMotor InstallationCleaned up Engine CompartmentBrake and Frame RestorationNew Wheels and TiresComponent LayoutReady for Batteries
OwnerDennis J Pestka
Owner's Other EVsWheel Horse A60
Wheel Horse C185
General Electric E12M
General Electric E20
LocationElsberry, Missouri US map
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Vehicle1965 Datsun L320
MotorAdvanced DC FB4001A Series Wound DC
DrivetrainOriginal ICE was a 1200cc 4 cylinder that cranked out 60HP.
4 speed manual transmission
4.88 rear end
ControllerDC Power Systems RAPTOR 1200A
Batteries13 Odyssey PC1750, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage156 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
DC/DC ConverterZivan
Top SpeedUnknown
AccelerationHope to have decent acceleration.
With the 4.88 rear end, 1st gear is almost a 20:1 ratio.
RangePlan to drive a round trip of 15 miles a day.
Hopefully this will be ~ 50% DOD, which should give me decent battery life
Watt Hours/MileUnknown
Seating Capacity2 small adults
Curb Weight2,920 Pounds (1,327 Kilograms)
Estimate of converted weight
TiresP205/70 R15
Under Construction
Have both rear battery boxes built, rear end and rear brakes restored.
Have all my drawings and wiring diagrams done in AutoCAD if anyone's interested in a copy
Just got the motor installed.
Most of the truck resto work is behind me.
Laying out my components on a 1/4" Aluminum plate.
Hope to be buying batteries by the end of the year.

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