Thread: Anyone here done a DIY EV ??

Originally Posted by goingbush

I've been on the lookout for a suitable vehicle to convert to EV .

Just snagged a PT Cruiser with a bad engine on Gumtree .

Probably a stupid Idea because there are no VASS Engineers within 150km so theres a problem to begin with !!

No idea but this might interest you Electric Defender
"90-bhp (70 kW) electric motor and 27 kWh battery " its specs would be easy to exceed now but the price could be spicey. Are you thinking of a gen set or solar panels for recharging when in the bush?

Originally Posted by goingbush

I've been on the lookout for a suitable vehicle to convert to EV .

Just snagged a PT Cruiser with a bad engine on Gumtree .

Probably a stupid Idea because there are no VASS Engineers within 150km so theres a problem to begin with !!

Watching with interest, but a PT Cruiser. Really

It's the stuff that you have to power up without an idling engine that costs you extra money, i.e brake vacuum, power steering, heating and air conditioning. Then there's integrated electronic systems. Something simple made before say the mid 70's would be a better choice for a first conversion. There are plenty of converted classic cars in the US, particularly in California, a google search would find them.

I seem to remember that there was a. EV Series Landy project for sale awhile ago. Ad on evilbay but a member here ?

Originally Posted by pop058

Watching with interest, but a PT Cruiser. Really

PT Crusher would be preferable, IMO.

I would never consider owning a PT Cruiser as a Internal combustion car but I was looking for a larger internal volume ( to transport model aircraft to the flying field 35km away) on a small platform, with a large roof area (for solar panels) and an aerodynamic body shape ( which eliminated a van style body) The used price on these things is low now as the early ones are 15 years old. Also they are horrible to work on the engine, (Like a Freelander) its a nightmare job to change water pump and timing belt .

I can live with Electric vac pump and PS pump , will have no A/C but have to have electric heater / demister for ADR's , hopefully roof solar panels will take care of the 12volt stuff.

this is cool

Step 1: Build fire under PT Cruiser.
Step 2. Start with fresh slate....