OwnerCharles Price
Owner's Other EV1975 Honda 350XL
LocationQuincy, Washington United States map
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Vehicle1984 Pontiac Fiero
was 4 cyl auto. will attempt to install a1993 ford escort trans axel I aquired today preliminary measurements look good ,the struts are 3in farther apart on top but there is room on the fiero towers to widen them.
MotorPrestolite 36 to ? volts Permanent Magnet DC
may use series/parallel & limit voltage.
Drivetrainsee above
ControllerCurtis pmc
dual control motor & pump, I don't know how to hookup guidance requested. pot from India.
Batteries12 US Battery sprinter, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
I bought 17 used 12v sla sprinter batts
System Voltage144 Volts
Charger multipule 12 volt alternaters driven by large ac m
each alternator will have its own regulator,will use sears dumb charger to top out/or equalizes.
Heaterpropane catalytic ,use small refillable bottles to reduce weight,refill at home, I have adapter.
DC/DC Converter 12v sla deep cyle
3 trips a week will leave time for hands on management of all systems.[about 30 miles round trip].
Instrumentationwhatever I can scrounge.
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
state highway ,I got stopped one time for driving -ice- 55mph ,no ticket, I think trooper was lonely that day.
Accelerationnot important I always give the other drivers lots of room before interring road.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
target, hoped for.
Watt Hours/MileI am a mechanic /welder/dreamer. Not math inclined[I really don't care.
Seating Capacity2 adults I don't need any back seat drivers .
Curb Weight3,600 Pounds (1,636 Kilograms)
as compared to other postings [estimated]
Tiresstock mags-wheels/ tires inflated as necessary
Conversion TimeI have 2 projects ongoing,about one month once I get started ,I am retired and don't have other interests or obligations.
Conversion Cost17 used batt. 340.00, motor 220.00,controller 220.00 fiero 400.00,escort 00.00, odds & ends ???
Additional Featureswill update as I progress.
mostly in planning stage ,car is stripped of all ice related parts, motor batt. controller,gliders purchased.
lots of junk to scrounge.65 yrs collecting. the high price of scrap depleted my parts somewhat in the last year or so.

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