Moving this discussion from the new user thread...
I got my hands on a 1975 Honda Civic CVCC WAGON!! It's not running and was headed for the junk yard when I bought it and had it delivered to my driveway. Mechanically, it turned out to be in a lot of trouble. The engine is seized, but I knew that. On top of that the brakes are all seized as well. It rolls freely, but the only way to stop it is to put it in gear and let the clutch stop it cold.
There's some rust, but as I strip it back there's less than I had feared. The floor pans need patching, but my battery solution might involve cutting out the floor anyway.
Right now the plan is to obtain a LEAF motor and use it direct to the drive train axles, so no transmission. I can get some A123 pack batteries for a very good price and they seem to fit the capacity I would need. The form factor would work to fit below the seats and in the gas tank area, if I drop the floor by 3 inches or so. I need to work that out engineering wise. For right now it's going to be a traditional restoration project until I get the electric drive system sourced and engineered.
I've started a YouTube channel to show the steps and progress. First video is just up.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDYeyGy2u6DbfipiEyAgNPw
I got my hands on a 1975 Honda Civic CVCC WAGON!! It's not running and was headed for the junk yard when I bought it and had it delivered to my driveway. Mechanically, it turned out to be in a lot of trouble. The engine is seized, but I knew that. On top of that the brakes are all seized as well. It rolls freely, but the only way to stop it is to put it in gear and let the clutch stop it cold.
There's some rust, but as I strip it back there's less than I had feared. The floor pans need patching, but my battery solution might involve cutting out the floor anyway.
Right now the plan is to obtain a LEAF motor and use it direct to the drive train axles, so no transmission. I can get some A123 pack batteries for a very good price and they seem to fit the capacity I would need. The form factor would work to fit below the seats and in the gas tank area, if I drop the floor by 3 inches or so. I need to work that out engineering wise. For right now it's going to be a traditional restoration project until I get the electric drive system sourced and engineered.
I've started a YouTube channel to show the steps and progress. First video is just up.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDYeyGy2u6DbfipiEyAgNPw