Owner | Ronald Bridges | ||||||
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Location | Stanley, North Carolina United States map | ||||||
Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
Vehicle | 1988 Mitsubishi MightyMax Pick-up TRUCK IS FOR SALE. CHARGER AND TOW BAR INCLUDED ....NEEDS BATTERIES.... IF INTERESTED CONTACT ME AT arby56@carolina.rr.com | ||||||
Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC dual shaft | ||||||
Drivetrain | 5 speed transmission with clutchless adapter. | ||||||
Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 500A | ||||||
Batteries | 20 US Battery US2200, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded | ||||||
System Voltage | 120 Volts | ||||||
Charger | Quick Charge SCPX12020 | ||||||
Heater | Used a 1500 watt ceramic element out of a small 120vac electric heater | ||||||
DC/DC Converter | Astrodyne SD-350 | ||||||
Instrumentation | 0-400 Ammeter 60-160 Voltmeter | ||||||
Top Speed | 55 MPH (88 KPH) Easily does 65 MPH...First drive was on 10/10/09. | ||||||
Acceleration | Slower than the gas engine. | ||||||
Range | 42 Miles (67 Kilometers) I did 42 miles on a 2 mile circuit at 35 MPH with only one 5 minute stop to check temperature of the motor and controller. I also drove it to work and back two days on one charge. Total 42 miles. | ||||||
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Seating Capacity | 3 adults Max | ||||||
Curb Weight | 3,730 Pounds (1,695 Kilograms) | ||||||
Tires | Bridgestone Potenza P205/65R15 on vision warrior 375 wheels | ||||||
Conversion Time | 600+ hours in over 11 1/2 months. All work done by myself. | ||||||
Conversion Cost | $10,500 | ||||||
Additional Features | Airlift air helper springs on rear. Tilt bed. Key Off Brake Off switch operates an indicator and buzzer, so i wont leave the truck with the parking brake off. | ||||||
This has been a huge challenge and a great experience. I look forward to doing another conversion someday. |