OwnerChuck Swackhammer
Owner's Other EVs2006 Zap Xebra PK
2006 Pantara Freedom
LocationVerdi, Nevada United States map
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Vehicle1969 Subaru 360 Star
1/4 ton pickup truck
MotorGeneral Electric Compound Wound DC
200 amp DC Aircraft Generator
Drivetrainoriginal 4 speed transaxle
Controller
2 speeds in each gear via home built resister and relays
Batteries8 Trojan T-105, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage48 Volts
ChargerSchauer
48 Volt
DC/DC ConverterSevcon 11084
48 VDC-12 VDC 300 Watt
InstrumentationAnalog Volt and Ammeters
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Acceleration18 seconds
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight1,650 Pounds (749 Kilograms)
Tires10x5.00
Conversion Time3 weeks
Conversion CostUnder $1,500 including charger and dc-dc converter
Additional FeaturesIt's a no frills kind of truck. Only extra is a radio.
Lot's of fun to drive!
My little truck is currently down for more mods. I want to update it with an Advanced DC Series wound motor and speed control and disc brakes. That's the plan anyway.

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