OwnerTom Tills
Owner's Other EVTommy's Tee
LocationEphraim, Utah US map
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Vehicle
Sears Free Spirit back half welded to a heavily revised tandem oldster front half.
MotorBosch EV Warrior Permanent Magnet DC
two 12 Volt EV Warrior surplus
Drivetrainsprocket reduction( 2 stage through chain drive independent rear wheels)
Controller
presently building PWM, right now is on-off switch
Batteries12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
lawn/garden tractor variety will replace with heavier Ah (see range)
System Voltage12 Volts
ChargerSchumacher
from WalMart, with 2, 12, and 25 Amp settings
Instrumentationnone will do speedometer
Top Speed15 MPH (24 KPH)
officially
Range3 blocks/charge, needs larger batteries
Seating Capacity1 adult
Tires1.75 x 24" Uniroyal 'chain' rear; 1.75 x 16 front
Conversion TimeStarted in June of 2004
Conversion CostI guess about $600 so far
Additional FeaturesAn extra bottom bracket was welded to handle more gear reduction, as well as brackets for two batteries, and a tote box from WalMart for groceries. The 'chopper' front end is make from 4 steel rods adding length to the fork. Hi-rise handlebars completes the look and feel. The long wheelbase makes for a very smooth ride.
See Tom's other project, Tommy's Tee at: WebPage

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