PT Martin's 1992 Chevrolet S-10

Owner	PT Martin
Location	Columbia, Missouri United States ^map
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Vehicle	1991 Chevrolet S-10
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 8/2006 - The original motor blew. I purchased a new FB1-4001 from EV America and installed it in the spring of '07.
Controller	Curtis 1231 Large heat sink and low power DC fan underneath the controller for additional cooling.
Batteries	20 Misc., 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded I have a mix and match of 6 volters, right now. The pack needs to be replaced.
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Lester 7740 I'm using the Lester on 220v. It takes between 6-8 hours to charge a pack, depending on depth of discharge.
Heater	None.
DC/DC Converter	Samlex SD-350D This is a converter that the previous owner put in. Samlex SD-350D I don't really have an opinion on it, yet. www.samlexamerica.com
Instrumentation	Voltmeter, Amp meter, Curtis Charge to empty gauge
Top Speed	70 MPH (112 KPH) I've been at 70, but didn't push it to the limit to see top speed.
Acceleration	Adequate - a bit slow off of the mark if going up an incline.
Range	40 Miles (64 Kilometers) I've not pushed the limit of the range, either, but have been ~30 miles, myself, on a single charge.
Seating Capacity	3 adults
Conversion Cost	Purchase price: $8,500. With shipping, I'm currently at $11,300.
Additional Features	Started adding hydrolic lifts to the bed, but didn't finish. I've got the lifts.

1992 Chevrolet S-10“Argo”