OwnerZeke Yewdall
LocationWard, Colorado US map
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Vehicle1974 Ford Courier
MotorGeneral Electric Separately Excited DC
This is a big 13" diameter SepEx DC motor, rated for 96 volts, 20HP continuous.
Drivetrainstock rear end, GM S10 pickup transmission, 13" GE Sepex motor
ControllerChloride
This controller is probably overkill for a vehicle this size... it was typically used in 1 ton vans and busses. It is designed specifically for large SepEx motors. 500amps at 260 volts, with regen
Batteries0.00 Volt,
Haven't really decided on batteries yet... I'd really like a pack of NiCad's for reduced weight and better cold weather performance.
Charger
To be determined
HeaterTo be determined
DC/DC Converter
To be determined
InstrumentationTo be determined
Top SpeedHopefully 65 mph or so. Though the speed limit on the road to my house is only 35 mph.
AccelerationIt's going to be better than the stock gas engine -- that was 74 horsepower and 90ftlbs... Peak power of the motor should be about twice that.
RangeShooting for a 25 mile range... gaining 4,000 feet elevation over those 25 miles. That's one reason I'm considering batteries that might be lighter than lead acid.
Watt Hours/MileUnknown
EV Miles
Start:36 Miles (57 Kilometers)
Current:36 Miles (57 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
 
    As of 1/10/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight0
2,600lbs before the conversion. GVWR is 4,000lbs, so the goal is to come in under that when done.
Tires195/75/R14
Conversion TimeAiming to have it done next summer, I hope?
Conversion CostSo far: $3,500 for the controller, $950 for the motor, $1,250 for the truck.

Still need... transmission, motor mounts, new driveline, batteries, monitoring, charger, and lots of little stuff
I first thought of this project back in 1995 when I got this truck -- didn't do much till this summer though. It got about 26mpg as an ICE. All the ICE components are removed, and I found a motor and controller. I need to find a S10 V6 transmission (because that will bolt the the existing adapter that came on the motor). Right now it's on hold because of the weather (blowing snow till April or so), but the aim is to collect all the rest of the parts I need over the winter.

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