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What old car would you convert to electric?
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The low center of gravity would be a big plus.
If the notorious 1500 engine in my MG ever launches a rod through the block, I would probably consider an EV conversion. Other than it's a tiny, lightweight car that doesn't have a lot of payload capacity for batteries, it would be ideal; no A/C compressor, no power brakes or power steering, and it's ridiculously simple. Maybe if Li-Ion batteries became inexpensive enough it might be worthwhile, but I think lead-acid batteries would be too heavy for it and still have any practical range. I know of at least a couple of MG Midget EV conversions.
A guy at the last car show I went to in Wylie converted a Beetle. Slick conversion, and blisteringly fast. Just not a good summer car in Texas unless he works out an A/C system for it. I'd do it in a minute. Super light car, everything in the back.
1976 Jensen Interceptor Series III. Yes, the gurgle of the 440 would have to be replicated.
I would convert my 1995 Silverado. The 4.3L v6 in it now is reliable but slow.
the smogged out 440 they put in those was a real dog, the 383 cars were a lot more powerful stock
Something where the engine is hard to work on. Since an EV doesn't require as much maintenance, they are prime targets for EV conversion
That is true however it would make the LTD handle like a Tesla S. I miss that big floaty heavy car ride. Lol
VW took the original Bug and the guts from the e-Golf for a FWD electric conversion.
I know a friend with two Vanagons(T3s) - someone should graft the ID.4’s drivetrain and batteries onto a Vanagon or a original Beetle. That would be awesome.
I heard ford and vw are supposed to put their thoughts together on ev's
That’s true. Probably to counter GM and Honda. But, GM has access to LG Chem’s battery tech and Honda has access to Hitachi(who bought out their suppliers). VW is driving Conti’s xEV supply chain, and supposedly Samsung is supplying those batteries.
Do we know who has the best battery technology for the dollar?
Tesla by far leads the pack. The LG packs GM is using on the Bolt and Volt seem to live a decent lifespan. The Leaf’s GS Yuasa packs seem to have a short lifespan due to air cooling.
The Panasonic NiMH packs Toyota uses on the Prius and the rest of their hybrid lineup seem to be the most proven and cheapest to hack up.
The Panasonic NiMH packs Toyota uses on the Prius and the rest of their hybrid lineup seem to be the most proven and cheapest to hack up.
English sports cars. Fun to drive, but as dependable as weather.
If I wanted to speculate EV I`d go to an EV forum.
In 2000 or so Ford made a few Ranger electric.
It might be fun to find one of those for small money and upgrade the battery and charger to a modern spec.
It might be fun to find one of those for small money and upgrade the battery and charger to a modern spec.
Watched a few episodes of a TV show where they convert classic sports cars to electric. I think they did a 60's or 70's Porsche. Don't really understand the appeal myself. You buy those cars to experience how they drove and rode originally. Sticking an electric motor into it is just making a hot rod and likely dropping its value considerably.
Like you, I like my dino burners. So I'll be here until I'm forced to go ev.
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