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Thread Number: 93048
/ Tag: Other Home Products or Autos
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Post# 1176675 3/31/2023 at 17:51 (383 days old) by bradfordwhite  (central U.S.) |
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If you have a perfectly good car that happens to have
an old stinky petroleum motor, how likely would you be to convert it to an EV (electric vehicle) with the upgrade of a conversion kit? Especially, if there were government incentives such as there currently are for people buying a new EV. I'm def. considering it as my vehicle is the only petroleum based appliance I have left. I don't and won't have any gas appliances in my home nor do I want any gas lines near me. I have no other portable gas powered appliances anymore like a lawnmower. The only thing left is my cute car but it's got that stinky engine, gas tank, and exhaust. Those parts can be removed easily enough. I wonder if the engine still has value and for how long that will last. Anyway, it said it costs upwards of $8K to convert. If I could use this incentive towards that, that would be awesome.
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Post# 1176676 , Reply# 1 3/31/2023 at 17:51 (383 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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Post# 1176693 , Reply# 3 3/31/2023 at 19:58 (383 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1176697 , Reply# 4 3/31/2023 at 20:49 (383 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 1176705 , Reply# 5 3/31/2023 at 21:22 (383 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
I’d only do an electric conversion to a car like this.
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| Post# 1176707 , Reply# 6 3/31/2023 at 21:32 (383 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern)) | ||
I would never convert to a total electric car, hybrid yes, total electric no, cost too much to charge and this country is not ready for total electric cars, plus travelling far distances by electric cars will increase the time as the time to recharge the battery. Just my thought, please don't jump all over me, as this is my opinion.
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Post# 1176724 , Reply# 8 3/31/2023 at 23:55 (383 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 1176725 , Reply# 9 3/31/2023 at 23:57 (383 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 1176726 , Reply# 10 4/1/2023 at 00:14 (383 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI) |
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What will I do with all that metal and rubber and plastic from my old gas engine and it's components? Multiplied by that many others?
As for reply #5, well, supposed I want an Electric Electra, or a Power LeSabre? Will it possible to convert those old classics and make them able to go as many distances as gas allowed even with as many charging (as opposed to fuel) stops? Will we still call accelerating hitting the gas and the accelerator the gas pedal? We can't shake off filming, filmed and film... I'll think about it, as in later on if this still doesn't take off: NO!!!! -- Dave | ||
| Post# 1176732 , Reply# 12 4/1/2023 at 00:43 (383 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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Thanks Louis, interestingly enough, I almost got a ‘66 Ford LTD same color and all with only 11,757 original miles on it but never heard a word from the seller despite inquiring 2 times. Kind of a bummer but there’s always another out there, even if it’s the Galaxie 500 4 door hardtop (virtually the same car as the LTD).
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Post# 1176737 , Reply# 13 4/1/2023 at 01:08 (383 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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Post# 1176760 , Reply# 17 4/1/2023 at 11:32 (382 days old) by JoeEkaitis (Rialto, California, USA) |
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Keeping the Subaru on the road as long as possible . . .  | ||
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Post# 1176762 , Reply# 18 4/1/2023 at 11:59 (382 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ) |
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I only drive about 4500 miles a year so a conversion would make no sense. Besides that, my engine doesn't stink, leak, or smoke. | ||
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Post# 1176764 , Reply# 19 4/1/2023 at 12:36 (382 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Post# 1176774 , Reply# 23 4/1/2023 at 14:45 (382 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Although I'm very intrigued by electric cars and I loved those I have used, for the time being I see no good reason to change to electric. My 11 year old Smart is very efficient and the last years I have only driven around 4000 kilometers per year. Actually this week the odometer passed the 66,666 kilometer mark. When you change to an electric car you should consider where the break even point is for the environmental footprint. The production of an electric car gives a much bigger footprint than a petrol car. That has to be compensated by enough kilometers/miles. If your kilometrage/mileage is low, you might not reach that break even point.
However if my Smart is at it's end of it's life I might consider buying an electric car. There are some interesting models coming out in the next few years, like the Volkswagen ID2 and perhaps some interesting model from Citroën based on the prototype Citroën Oli | ||
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Post# 1176784 , Reply# 25 4/1/2023 at 17:04 (382 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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For those wanting to do a retro car, an electric conversion is the perfect way to make it new again. Could be a model T or my fav. a 1980s Grand Marquis or Lincoln Towncar.
More companies making kits are bringing the prices down. I guess it takes a day in a shop to convert, probably under ideal circumstances. Some would say taking a older vehicle and ditching the petrol engine would affect it's market value. I say YES, it would increase it because (assuming the car chassis is in reasonably good condition) you'd have a whole NEW drive train. The worst part of any restored vehicle is the crap engine belching out eye watering fumes and maintenance. When I see the occasional restored vehicle on the road, I usually cringe and keep a good distance, it doesn't matter how good of job they've done on the paint restoration because I know the tail pipe will be leaving behind major stink. But, if it were Electric, it pretty much doesn't matter what the car is, it's going to turn heads. Especially with the speed an electric motor puts out. | ||
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Post# 1176788 , Reply# 26 4/1/2023 at 17:26 (382 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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JFYI-
Most battery ranges now are getting 200-300 miles per charge these days. As for charging there are different levels, but it's not difficult to understand. Most home chargers use a simple 50 amp electric stove outlet, the same plug that one can plug a 50 amp RV plug into. And those people who have solar panels on their home can literally be charging their car for FREE. I've installed that 50 amp outlet before. I've done entire house wiring to code but I have to remember that not everyone has the same experience level. As long as one has the room and capacity in their circuit box a 50 amp plug is basically the cost of a double pole 50 amp breaker, the 6 gauge wire needed, appropriate box and the NEMA 14-50 outlet. Cost at Home Depot: about $200 depending on how much wire is needed. | ||
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Post# 1176789 , Reply# 27 4/1/2023 at 17:27 (382 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 1176794 , Reply# 28 4/1/2023 at 17:54 (382 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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#27 Louis, it's probably going to be like most every thing else once this market is refined.
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Post# 1176796 , Reply# 29 4/1/2023 at 18:03 (382 days old) by SudsMaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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 Here in California the electric rates have skyrocketed in the past few years, and I understand they will continue to rise. So while an EV might be economical in other parts of the nation, here I sort of kind of doubt it will be any less expensive than a gas powered car.
Unless one gets solar on the roofing, with enough battery storage to charge an EV overnight.
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Post# 1176808 , Reply# 31 4/1/2023 at 18:49 (382 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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#30 Thanks for that Brendan, hadn't thought of the brakes, power steering, alternator, and AC issues.
Not sure how that would be affected. Not even sure if I have power brakes or steering. Gotta have AC though. And not sure how to do the alternator for the miscl battery.
They say manual tranm. cars are easier and will ultimately be more efficient. Mine is manual. Apparently transmissions aren't even needed in an electric car so..... I don't know if that means I could/should remove that.
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| Post# 1176811 , Reply# 32 4/1/2023 at 19:02 (382 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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AC can be done DC powered AC is avalible these days-BLDC hermetic compressor:12,24,36v etc,no alternator needed-a DC-DC converter is used to keep the accessories batt up-golf cart parts. | ||
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Post# 1176812 , Reply# 33 4/1/2023 at 19:02 (382 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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How quickly my concerns for one issue are resolved ( the mating of the motor and transmission) and new concerns arise.
Figuring out the power steering, power brakes, AC, and alternator situation.
A copy of my vehicle
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Post# 1176813 , Reply# 34 4/1/2023 at 19:08 (382 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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Post# 1176814 , Reply# 35 4/1/2023 at 19:13 (382 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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Electric power steering should mean.... not a big deal.
Probably shouldn't have to do anything because that's most likely powered off the current battery.
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Post# 1176878 , Reply# 39 4/2/2023 at 07:56 (381 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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Nope. My 01 Beetle would be perfect but I'm happy with the diesel engine. Here, Diesel is only 40 cents more than regular gas is but I can go twice as far. 700-800 miles on a tank. When I retire and no longer commute...possibly might buy an EV but will ALWAYS have some kind of ICE vehicle in the fleet.
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| Post# 1176900 , Reply# 40 4/2/2023 at 11:55 (381 days old) by statomatic (France) | ||
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