1930 Model A Speedster
OwnerDean Borchert
LocationQueen Creek, Arizona US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1930 Ford A
Model A frame, boxed, front suicide
spring perch, split wishbone, Wilwood
front disks, 22 Ga. sheetmetal body,
marine plywood flooring, Autometer
gauges, Kirky Sprintcar seats, Corvair
steering box, Hand built Vee windshield,
Satin Green paint with Satin clear
Polyurethane top coat.
MotorUS Motor 20 HP custom wound by Ivan's Motors-Tucson 3-Phase AC
A US Motors 20 HP aluminum motor core.
Completely rewound for EV duties. 18 Ga
mag wire, 72 feet per phase, 12 strands
per phase-2 layers, 48 strand motor
leads, permanently Delta, basket weave,
48 slot stator skipping slots. Halls
effect RPM sensor and liquid cooling
tubes added.
DrivetrainAC50/650 amp controller, 130AH CALB cells,
Direct drive (no transmission), electric
reversing by controller Ford 8.8 rear axle-
6.14 gears, hand-made everything.
ControllerCurtis 1238R
650 AMP
Batteries36 CALB/Skyenergy 130AHA, 3.40 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
Last of the old batch out of the factory....
System Voltage122 Volts
ChargerElcon PFC2500
Black, set too low to fully charge my pack
by Elcon USA........
HeaterNONE
DC/DC ConverterMeanwell 40amp
A good product
InstrumentationAutometer cluster, Curtis 840, Digital
cell voltmeter, digital pack temperature for
both packs.
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
Bumpy, nimble, fun.
Accelerationabout V6 mustang,
Range52 Miles (83 Kilometers)
It pencils out to 65 theoretical miles.
Watt Hours/Mile11.5 KW @ 40mph
EV Miles
Current:750 Miles (1,206 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight0
1,900 Lbs.(scaled)
Tires7.00-15 Bias nylon
Conversion Time1 year
Conversion Cost12,000
Kids, dont do this at home! LOL

This is my third EV. My first total, ground up build of a
street car.

This was a frame-up scratch build. It took a lifetime of
skills and knowledge to do.(and 7 years due to funding)

A conversion would be a great first car. DO not do a custom
build.

Miz

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