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Which (classic) car would you like to see converted?

Discussion in 'Electric Conversions' started by voyager, Nov 22, 2017.

  1. voyager

    voyager Member

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    Into an EV... Mine is the Citroen DS. Haven't seen too many projects that feature a DS EV.
    As a matter of fact, I have seen only one.... that runs out of juice after 100 km.

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    Why the DS?
    That car was meant to move people in all comfort and silence.
    It has lots of space in the front, and some in the back, to put the batteries.

    Here is another list:
    Pure awesomeness: Top 10 EV classic car conversions

    What's yours?
     
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  2. James Anders

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    Great question. I wish some new company would work with Tesla's OK, purchasing and minor tech support and develop a kit or series of kits to do conversions.

    Now with the upcoming Model 3 front drive unit - a lot of new possibilities open up.
     
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  3. BerTX

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    1967 VW Westfalia Camper. Light weight, nice flat floor. .44 Cd not great, and probably not the best in a frontal collision...
     
  4. Tiger

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    Waste of energy and effort to convert old and heavy cars ;)
     
  5. jelloslug

    jelloslug Active Member

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    I want to convert a mid 70s Eldorado convertible.
     
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  6. AudubonB

    AudubonB One can NOT induce accuracy with precision!

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    #6 AudubonB, Nov 22, 2017
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    In that the favorite non-Tesla member of my fleet is my 1988 FJ62 Land Cruiser, that would be my choice: lots of undercarriage space and access for a battery pack; a close-to-perfect frame/suspension/chassis for medium-duty 4-wheeling - and besides, she's in near-mint condition even after having explored much of Alaska, the NWTerritories, all of Baja and down through Costa Rica. And everywhere in between. She deserves it! IMG_2575.JPG
     
  7. James Anders

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    Why? Some people like the styling and appeal of classic vehicles. For many, working on classic vehicles isn't a waste of time and energy.
     
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  8. AudubonB

    AudubonB One can NOT induce accuracy with precision!

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    The FJ62 is probably more practical to electrify than the Stutz 8: Stutz 8.jpg
     
  9. Don TLR

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    Not a Westy but a bus and he's got some cool EV Stuff and cheap DIY Powerwall vid

     
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  10. Brass Guy

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    I have a 1981 DeLorean. I hardly take it out of the garage any more. But if it were electric it'd get a lot more road time.
     
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  11. dhrivnak

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    How about a 1997 Jeep Wrangler complete wit 4 wheel drive 9107DD9B-945C-48A7-B34B-766FD11EECEE.jpeg
     
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  12. AudubonB

    AudubonB One can NOT induce accuracy with precision!

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    I like what I see! Have you written about that Wrangler elsewhere?
     
  13. nervus

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    For me this one: Renault Megane CC ...
     

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  14. dhrivnak

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    Yes sir. Electric Jeep
     
  15. voyager

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    After the Citroen DS, the Renault 4CV from the 50's comes next.

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  16. AustinPowers

    AustinPowers Total Smeghead

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    Actually, I would choose my own current car. It's not considered a classic yet, but might in future. To me it already is ;)
     
  17. AustinPowers

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    Looks quite similar to a VW Beetle to my eyes. More so than I had noticed before.
     
  18. voyager

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    Last but not least, the Citroen DS5:
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  19. xrayne1

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    My 1994 300ZX Twin Turbo. I would love to see it converted using Model 3 parts.
     
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