I own a 1980 Dodge D50 that has already been modified:
197? Toyota Corolla 2TC Engine / Transmission (came this way, with an unregulated alternator which cooked some of the electrical)
199? GM Alternator (I custom fabricated this one in personally)
1980 Dodge Chassis / Electrical
Modified to add auxillary lighting (Also done by me)
Also on my agenda, if at all possible, is an AWD or FWD conversion.
197? Toyota Corolla 2TC Engine / Transmission (came this way, with an unregulated alternator which cooked some of the electrical)
199? GM Alternator (I custom fabricated this one in personally)
1980 Dodge Chassis / Electrical
Modified to add auxillary lighting (Also done by me)
- I'm not the greatest with mechanics and fabrication (just not enough experience) but I have access to a quality machine shop with skilled staff
- I'm hoping to get at least 100 miles on a charge (this will be a 'garbage' truck, and the transfer station is about 40 miles away)
- I can use a ICE genny to charge it in transit or at destination if absolutely necessary
- I will be hauling no more than 1000 lbs in a vehicle with a curb weight of about 2500 lbs, and speed is not of the essence
- My budget is very very limited, but I can be resourceful in other ways
- $10k kits are out of the question
- A parts list with custom fab is very possible
- I'd like to go with a setup that allows charging while braking, which I read somewhere requires an 'AC' setup (could be misinformed though)
Also on my agenda, if at all possible, is an AWD or FWD conversion.