Joined
·
10 Posts
'69 Karmann Ghia Conversion
I posted almost 2 years ago about my conversion plan. To make this Electric:
https://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=808817#post808817
Spent some time saving up money and looking at my options. I really liked what I was seeing out of EVWest as far as resources and builds; and selected them as our primary part supplier. We went with their AC-50 kit and we're going with 10 Model S battery modules. This completely blew the budget I was originally aiming for, but I think I'll be a lot happier in the long run.
Component list:
Motor: AC-50
Controller: Curtis 1238-7601
Charger: Elcon PFC2500
DC-DC: Elcon 500W
Battery Pack: 10- Tesla Model S Modules 2p5s 53kWh @114V
I've received essentially all the parts now and have already started with some things, so I am on my way.
We are doing some restoration work at the same time as the conversion. I've already rewired the whole car with a brand new harness. Removed an aftermarket dash and welded in a replacement donor dash from a '70. Changed all the lights to LEDs. Swapped the straight shifter with an older bent bar(we're short).
I posted almost 2 years ago about my conversion plan. To make this Electric:
https://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=808817#post808817
Spent some time saving up money and looking at my options. I really liked what I was seeing out of EVWest as far as resources and builds; and selected them as our primary part supplier. We went with their AC-50 kit and we're going with 10 Model S battery modules. This completely blew the budget I was originally aiming for, but I think I'll be a lot happier in the long run.
Component list:
Motor: AC-50
Controller: Curtis 1238-7601
Charger: Elcon PFC2500
DC-DC: Elcon 500W
Battery Pack: 10- Tesla Model S Modules 2p5s 53kWh @114V
I've received essentially all the parts now and have already started with some things, so I am on my way.
We are doing some restoration work at the same time as the conversion. I've already rewired the whole car with a brand new harness. Removed an aftermarket dash and welded in a replacement donor dash from a '70. Changed all the lights to LEDs. Swapped the straight shifter with an older bent bar(we're short).