'32 Ford EV?

[SwTslaGrl]

I was working on a 1932 Ford here in Sweden forty years ago, perhaps it's now time again?

Today there is very good availability of old Ford reproduction parts and EV kits, enough to build a '32 Ford EV from scratch. For example a local shop builds '32 frames and can add the battery mounting points I need. EV Europe has complete kits with battery and drive train. The battery modules will be below the floor, between the frame rails (except for the stack in the front). See my CAD pic below. I'm now working on a Volvo 960 Multi-link rear axle to see how this fits with the motor and diff.

Differential: OEM 1:5
Motor: EV hypE™ synchronous Reluctance Internal Magnet Motor
Power: 90 kW
Torque: 235 Nm
8000 rpm max
Motor Efficiency: up to 95%

Battery: CATL 16S -11 kWh – 58 Volt
Chemistry: NMC Lithium Ion Cell
Number of modules: 6
Total capacity: 66 kWh
Total weight: ca 311 kg

 

[SwTslaGrl]

The new rear axle assembly with motor, inverter, control box and diff is ready and being welded to the frame. Hopefully the rolling chassis/skate board will be finished around new year.

I made a welding jig from the Volvo 960 Multi-link subframe,

The 960 subframe

The finished jig

The new subframe with motor, inverter, control box and diff

I adjusted the track width to 1440mm (the 960 was 1500mm).

 

[SwTslaGrl]

The skateboard with motor and battery boxes is finished! (pic below) Left to do is wiring and finishing brake lines.

 

[SwTslaGrl]

Fenders and running boards fitted, fenders are now being painted.

The 1932 Ford 5-window body on the frame. It needs a little modifications to fit over the cooling lines to the battery modules. The yellow structure is just for easy lifting with a pallet stacker.

 

[rwiegand]

What an amazing project!

 

[whisperingshad]

Something similar here in california by one of my Dad's friends in the Model A club.

 

[SwTslaGrl]

Thank you!
It's nice to create a future-proofed classic rod. All ev tech will be hidden below the floor and under hood in the front. The cabin and trunk will be like original except for a touchscreen and some controls, pic:

 

[SwTslaGrl]

Chassis on the way to wiring, pics below, the 10Kw charger (3X3,3Kw) is in the front behind the radiator. Coolant loops with a heater with thermostat for warming the batteries on the drivers side.