Rear view, Driver's Door openInterior view, Driver's SideRear ViewRear Battery CompartmentFront Battery Compartment
OwnerDon Bradley
LocationForestville, California United States map
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Vehicle2006 Bradley GTE
Fiberglass kit car manufactured,from 1977-1980 sold as an electric kit. Bill Warner had installed motor, and controller. Interior needs work.
MotorGeneral Electric Series Wound DC
GE 9 inch Hyster pump motor, 36-48 volts. This is an original Bradley kit motor.
Motor was overhauled and brush timing advanced by Jim Husted at Hi-Torque Electric
Drivetrain1968 Volkswagen pan with 4 speed transmission
ControllerCurtis 1221-C
400 amp, 72-120 volt "squealer"
Batteries15 US Battery 8VGCHC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
178 AH batteries from American Battery
in Hayward
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerEV Craft EVC-207
120 VAC, 1.6kw
HeaterJacket
DC/DC ConverterSevcon
Sevcon 84-128 volt
Instrumentation150 volt voltmeter, 500 amp ammeter. 12 volt voltmeter, speedometer. SOC meter out of order
Top SpeedBill Warner said: 75 mph so far
I've gotten it up to 55.
AccelerationIt keeps up with the traffic
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
Unknown, batteries not broke in yet, been 20 miles on a charrge
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,400 Pounds (1,090 Kilograms)
2,400 Pounds (1,090 Kilograms)
estimated
TiresFirestone 205-75R14
Conversion TimeHad it for over a year, slowly working it over. Currently on stands in the drive way.
Conversion CostBill Warner quoted Electric drive system including batteries $4500.
Additional FeaturesGets lots of attention when I drive it.
Bought form previous owner in Martinez who put in the EV Craft charger.
Been working on changes to wiring, interior and body.

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