Since I’m starting this blog after the project of the car has started, let’s catch up what I’m doing, where I’m at and what’s left.
Currently the plan on the vehicle is to fit it with NetGain Hyper9HV motor at 144v. This will be coupled to a TorqueTrends 1.9:1 transmission (single speed, think of it like an underdrive) and I’ll need to change the rear differential to a 4.11:1 ratio. This gives me close to an 8:1 from motor to rear, which I’m told is the golden ratio for the motor I’ve chosen.
Power brakes will be handled by a Bosch iBooster gen 2 and power steering will be an electric assist from a Toyota. I have the iBooster on hand, have not purchased the assist motor yet as I’m concerned about room under the dash/hood for this. I might have to go electric-hydraulic. I don’t want to, because I want the vehicle nearly silent when not moving. More on that later.
Thankfully no mice ever entered the cabin of the vehicle, however the interior did get mildew inside. I suspect when I last parked it, it was humid and that was trapped in the car. Regardless this turned the project from a ‘replatform the drivetrain’ into a full on restoration minus body work…and after I dug into the interior, I was super glad I decided to rip everything out. It turns out any spot a relay or a fuse or a wire connector should be shoved in this car, that is exactly what they did.
At any rate, enjoy these photos as I tear into the vehicle!
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