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OwnerCarl Larsen
LocationMilford, Massachusetts United States map
Vehicle1939 Ford
(fiberglass repro body)
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC
9"
Drivetrain1992 Honda Accord transaxle (mounted in rear)
Controller
Not there yet. I'm thinking Auburn
Batteries0.00 Volt,
In about 2-3 years I'll be ready. Will nickel-metal hybride be cheap by then?
System Voltage122 Volts
Charger
that's way out there.
HeaterI'll probably go ceramic.
InstrumentationMix and match.
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
hoping
RangeHoping for 40 to 50 miles
Seating Capacity2 adults (in style)
Curb Weight3,600 Pounds (1,636 Kilograms)
projected
TiresBig question
Right now this is a garage project. As of August '98, the motor and transaxle, the front and rear suspension, four disk brakes, and hubs and rotors are all installed. The body is mounted on the frame and I'm installing the fenders and running boards (wind grabbers, but they look great).

The chassis and front suspension (based on a Mustang II) are from Total Cost Involved. The bucket seats are from a junkyard 1984 Celica. The transaxle and rear suspension are from the front of a 1992 Honda Accord. I made my own battery boxes out of salvage yard aluminum.

The shifter linkage and shift pattern will be reversed to go to the rear. I need to lengthen the cables.

I still haven't figured out how to mount the parking brake. Other than that, wheels, steering column and linkage, seat mounting, seat belts, lights, accessories, controller, batteries, gauges, wiring, paint, upholstery, etc. I'm ready to go!

Thanks to the evlist (lurk mode) for great ideas!

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