chaz_fwb's "VW SquareBack Conversion"


Vehicle Name: VW SquareBack Conversion
Builder: chaz_fwb
Started: 2012-09-09
Est. Finish: 2012-12-09
Build Duration: 91 days
Build Hours: n/a
% Complete: n/a
Added: 2012-09-09
Last Updated: 2012-09-09
Donor Vehicle: 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 "squareback"
Donor Cost: n/a
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- Batteries / Charging -
Battery Type: Flooded Lead Acid
Battery Manufacturer: Deep cycles from SAMs/Wallmart
Battery Configuration: 12 12volt lead acid
Battery Pack Voltage: 144v
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- Drivetrain -
Controller: Curtis
Motor: FB1-4001
 
- Accessories / Other -
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Other Notes: 1971 VW SquareBack Conversion, Professional build, FB1-4001 Advanced DC motor (30HP) two shaft, 144Volt system, Twelve (12 volt) lead acid batteries (144volt system), Curtis Controller, two contactors, adapter plate to VW manual transmission, Custom battery boxes to accommodate 29 series batteries, Smart battery charger ordered from Kingpan 144volt/10amp (220v or 110v), accessory 12 volt alternator and small 12 volt battery. Back seat has been removed to accommodate batteries, but other than that looks stock with mint interior. I purchased this car from California. Front disc brakes and tie-rod ends just replaced. It is rust free except for some pits on rear bumper and left headlight bezel. I use this car to commute to work a few days a week. It will get about 28 mile round trip on charge. 11 of the 12 batteries are new. Price $7800. Odometer reads 50,000 miles. Car is now in the Florida panhandle. Email: chaz_fwb@cox.net or Call: (eight-five-zero) 217-5549
 
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