| Owner | Dana Calef | ||||||||
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| Location | Joplin, Missouri United States map | ||||||||
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| Vehicle | 1959 Metropolitan Working on restoring then electrifying a cute '59 Metropolitan | ||||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC Series Wound DC 9" | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | clutch standard 3-speed on column | ||||||||
| Controller | Curtis | ||||||||
| Batteries | 8, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Thin Metal Film | ||||||||
| System Voltage | 96 Volts | ||||||||
| Charger | Zivan | ||||||||
| Heater | freon | ||||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Curtis | ||||||||
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) made for around town | ||||||||
| Acceleration | OK | ||||||||
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) | ||||||||
| EV Miles |
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults, although bench seat in front could hold three and original design had a 2 person impractical seat in back | ||||||||
| Curb Weight | 1,800 Pounds (818 Kilograms) | ||||||||
| Conversion Time | spare, delightful | ||||||||
| Conversion Cost | can't say (wife would not understand) | ||||||||
| Additional Features | Kickin' 200 amp stereo, custom interior, re trimmed exterior with lightning bolt, Air Conditioner/heater with programmable on time | ||||||||
| This project is in Joplin. All the above is only theory. Still working on restoration. Need a sheet metal welder, and interior man. Want to help? E-mail me. | |||||||||
1959 Nash Metropolitan
“e-met Electropolitan”
(under construction)
Last Updated 07-23-2008
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