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Old 11-15-2007, 05:24 PM   #16 (permalink)
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01-22-2006, 11:07 Pm

for anyone who's following this, 2 10hp 36-48V dc motors sold on eBay this week for $200 and $300 US respectively (250A and 500A ratings). either would have been suitable for a small car conversion. the smaller motor was used, out of an electric fork truck.
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