[mizlplix]

Tat: My hood is almost identical to this:





It is one piece top with two side panels. not hinged together, just latched.

BTW: My Curtis FP6 and PB6 showed up. They are on my list to install this weekend. As is my mid-motor mounts and driveshaft.

Miz

[mizlplix]

The days here are setting at 104-108 with 117 Degrees promised today. I dont get much work done on the car after work weekdays.

Today, I did get some things done...

My new 33" driveshaft is in. The rear transmission mount is tightened and safety wired. The left red knob is the traction pack disconnect, the right is the 12DC switch. Both located between the seats, in easy reach.


The mid mounts are fabbed, painted and installed.


With the front mount, the power unit is installed and done.

The underfloor battery boxes are started. I have sized them so even though I am using FLA 6V batteries, I can upgrade later when I can afford them.


The underfloor battery racks must be made in the car, but the front & rear racks can be bench welded then bolted in place. (my job tomorrow and July 4th......)


May everyone value and recognize the great life we enjoy here...The greatest nation on earth.(Even if we are not perfect).
Take time to remember all our wonderful people that serve and served our country. You are talking to some of them on this board, even if you dont know it, (no, not me)

Miz

[mizlplix]

Ok, Today, I got the under floor battery trays partly framed. The top rims must be done in the car. The lower floors will be faster tomorrow. Then the rear box between the roll bar and lastly the front over the motor.

18 batteries in all.

Someday soon, I hope. miz

[mizlplix]

I got the floors of the two under floor big boxes done today. It got hot even faster than yesterday. I started at 5AM and was forced inside at 11AM. Whew.

I took thursday and friday off as vacation, so i can accelerate this battery box deal. It is quite time consuming.

I completed the shifter and bolted the top rim of the two big boxes into the car solid. They await the bottoms to be hung in and welded up.

I promise pics when they are whole as they do not look like much ATM.

Grrrrrrrr! The pinion seal leaks in the rear axle........I guess that new 5.13:1 ring and pinion is going to be sooner than later.

Miz

[steven4601]

the EV addition has started
Great progress! The open body appears ideal to work on.

[mizlplix]

Progress is slow here due to the weather and life in general. But here is some progress.

View from drivers side. they hold 4 6Volters per side. The right side has the 12Volt Aux battery.


View from rear towards the front.


The ground clearance is ideal. they are 1-1/2" higher than the rear diff housing.




In case you were wondering, the overall car looks kinda like this:



Now to draw up the front box that holds 4-6Volters, the mid box that holds 5 and the small one below the tail behind the rear axle that holds 3.
Total of 20 batteries at a 120VDC pack. In later years when the car is sorted and I can afford Lithiums, I will have a LOT of options as to where to put them...lOL

Miz

[Woodsmith]

Looking really good.

Just two things.
The roll hoop needs a diagonal and what's the barrel for?

[mizlplix]

It was a delibrate decision to not do a diagonal or x brace in the hoop. Any type of roll over in this type of vehicle is unhealthy.....lol I did upgrade to .240" chrome moly to compensate. I was a racecar fabricator/crewchief for most of my life. I built this toy to be lightweight, simple, oldschool, street driven. The prevoius ICE drivetrane was getting on my nerves and was not interesting enough....so....

The "barrel"......I suppose whisky and a straw....Miz

[Woodsmith]

Originally Posted by mizlplix

The "barrel"......I suppose whisky and a straw....Miz

Sounds good!
Better to drink it then burn it.

[cruisin]

Originally Posted by Woodsmith

Sounds good!
Better to drink it then burn it.

Hey, looking REAL good. When time to install the 1238 controller, I have some ideas on water cooling to keep the temperature down. I am in the process of installing one on mine as I have run the temp up to over 85c at which case it starts to cut back. cruisin