MPaulHolmes's "Rusty Ritchard"
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Vehicle Name: Rusty Ritchard
Builder: MPaulHolmes
Started: 2008-06-15
Est. Finish: 2008-08-05
Build Duration: 51 days
Build Hours: 80
% Complete: 90%
Added: 2008-07-20
Last Updated: 2008-07-20
Main Build Thread
Donor Vehicle: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Donor Cost: $40
Conversion Cost: $850
Total Cost: $890




- Performance and Range -
Max Power: 40 kW
Top Speed: 55 mph
Acceleration: average
Final Weight: 2100 lbs
Range at 30: 15 miles
Range at 55: 10 miles
 
- Batteries / Charging -
Battery Type: Flooded Lead Acid
Battery Manufacturer: Walmart
Battery Configuration: Six 125 amp-hr Deep Cycle batteries in series.
Battery Pack Voltage: 72v
Charger: Seven 12v 6amp chargers
Charge Time: 12 hrs
 
- Drivetrain -
Controller: 72v 400amp Curtis
Motor: GE Series Wound 6.7"
 
- Accessories / Other -
DC-DC Converter: None
Air Conditioning: None
Power Steering: None
Brakes: None
Tires: stock
Other Notes: This bugger is pimped out!
 
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