Robert Lange's 1963 Rambler 440

Owner	Robert Lange
Owner's Other EVs	Electric Motorcycle Off-Road Electric Wheelchair F4 Drop Tank BOB Wood-E 1981 Jet Electrica 1978 Ez-Go Golf Cart 1987 Kawasaki KX 125 Puma Dyno 2006 Bronco Beach Cruiser 1970 Volkswagen Bug 1953 Grumman Float 1985 Honda CR80
Location	Kelseyville, California United States ^map
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Vehicle	1963 Rambler 440 1963 Rambler 440, 11.25 GE, Ford 9" rear, Mustang rack steering,
Motor	General Electric 11.25 dia. 48Volt Series Wound DC Old forklift motor, epoxyed, balanced for high speed use.
Drivetrain	Motor hooked direct to rearend, 3.50 gears, 1 u-joint, ladderbar rear suspension
Controller	Homemade 1200 amp. Cont. built from 125K.UPS unit mosfets and cooling fins. homemade driverboard.
Batteries	10, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Used batteries from recycled 125K. UPS unit from silicon graphics in SJ.
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Homemade Variac 18A. max...Adj. from 10V. - 180V.
DC/DC Converter	Vicor 200watt.
Top Speed	100 MPH (160 KPH) Yet to be seen.
Acceleration	Hoping for 90mph 1/8 mile times in the 8s.
Range	15 Miles (24 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	2,300 Pounds (1,045 Kilograms)
Conversion Time	3 months
Conversion Cost	$5000.00 approx.
Additional Features	Hope to beat a Telsa's 0 - 60 times