Left FrontMotor and Battery CompartmentRear View
OwnerEd Thomas
LocationPearisburg, Virginia US map
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Vehicle1985 Volkswagen Vanagon / Crew Cab
Vanagon GL. with rear body removed and tube stub frame installed.
MotorAdvanced DC FB4001 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain4 Speed Manual, Clutchless design using EV America adapter plate and motor coupling.
ControllerCurtis
Controller and Contacts will be bought and installed winter 09
Batteries24, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Batteries will be bought Spring 2010. Plan on using Trojan T125's or Deka GC25's.
System Voltage144 Volts
Top SpeedHoped for top speed is 60 (if "all ahead emergency" needed).
Range65 Miles (104 Kilometers)
65 Miles is my goal/need. I can charge at work, so 30 is really the minimum. But this should be achievable.
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight4,300 Pounds (1,954 Kilograms)
Currently, the weight is 2590 pounds This is about 600 pounds under the stock curb weight. This includes the installed motor, and all body work as well as the 12 volt battery. The max gross weight is 5260 pounds. So, lots of capacity left for batteries.
Conversion TimeWay too much time (Many, many hours) spent on body work. But shed about 800 pounds. So far about 40 hours stripping out motor, radiator, fuel tank, clutch pedal, slave cylinder, heater cores, etc. about 8 hours to install the motor.
Conversion CostCosts so far
Running Donor Van $400
Sheet Metal $150
Sell of motor, ecu, etc -$570
ADC Motor $1424
Adapter Plate/Coupling $740
Bondo, Epoxy, etc 120 (approx)
Additional FeaturesAluminum belly plate to improve aerodynamics. Wolfsburg series ground effects fiberglass bumpers to improve weight and aerodynamics. Front lower grill removed and filled. Plan on getting Aluminum wheels to help with weight and appearance :)
Will be painted soon.

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