OwnerEric N. Johnson
LocationPortland, Oregon United States map
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Vehicle1982 Datsun pickup
MotorWarfield Series Wound DC
9"
DrivetrainStock 5-speed with aluminum flywheel racing clutch
ControllerDC Power Systems T-1000 T-Rex
Batteries26 Optima 750 DS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Yellow Top
System Voltage156 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC20
HeaterCeramic in stock ductwork
DC/DC ConverterTodd PC-40
40 Amp
InstrumentationE-meter
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
so far
AccelerationAs yet undetermined
RangeAs yet undetermined
Seating Capacity2 adults (bucket seats)
Curb Weight3,700 Pounds (1,681 Kilograms)
estimated
TiresFour (mixed collection as of now)
Conversion TimeUnknown (purchased already converted)
Conversion CostOriginal converter claimed just over $15.000.00
Additional FeaturesManzanita Micro ("Rudman") Mk2 regulators (some yet to be installed.)
"eDatsun" (aka: The Jack Acid Society Black Truck) Still carefully exercising the used batteries, but is now my main commute vehicle.

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