jfbrink Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi, gang, I thought some of you might be interested in seeing my '67 Bluebird rolling along ev-style. It is quiet and smooth, but not super fast. Because my hobby budget is very tight and what I really wanted to do is prototype a drivetrain packaging idea, power comes from a golf cart motor and controller with a mere 48V. The surprising thing is that this is enough to give me at least 10 miles of range with a top speed of 35 mph. As of this writing, I've only gotten up to 20 mph because Curtis, the controller manufacturer, sells its controllers with speed-limiting codes that I have yet to up-grade. In time, I will remove the golf cart bits and replace them with a relatively low-voltage AC system that will provide, with a largish Li-ion battery pack, highway speeds and 100+ mile range. For now, I'm just scrounging the money together to get it street legal and properly registered so that I can drive it on errands and whatnot. It definitely retains all the delight of driving a 411, just without any of the noise, odors or fumes. Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K6-tbKX9bw Jesse. Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 sweet, wat did u do with all the stuff u took out, dibs Quote Link to comment
jfbrink Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hey, man, You totally have first dibs: I'm still rolling on those crazy, cracked tires that were on the rims I bought from you. We'll see how long they last! Although my car came with a good running A14 engine and BW tranny kinda just sitting in the engine bay, I sold those a couple years ago. The things I still have that I don't need are: -Complete rear end from drum to drum, -Leaf springs, with viable bushings, -Driveshaft, -Very clean gas tank, -Gas pedal linkage, -Starter, -Alternator. If you or anyone else wants/needs these items, send me a PM I will be happy to send photos/work out a fair price/arrange delivery. Best, Jesse. Quote Link to comment
brodster Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I am so stoked to see this. I am looking to do a similar thing to my 510. Good work! Definitely keep us posted with updates. Quote Link to comment
jfbrink Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 I've posted the following parts in the For Sale section; help finance the continued EV build: -Complete 411 SSS Sedan rear end, including leaf springs -Gas Tank with straps and sender -Driveshaft http://community.ratsun.net/topic/37005-411-bluebird-sss-sedan-parts-for-sale/ Hopefully there's something you need; my budget needs a cash infusion! Best, Jesse. Quote Link to comment
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