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Old 02-06-2010, 10:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Driving doesn't have to be a drag!

Hey everyone,

I'm converting a 1969 Datsun mini-truck from gas to battery electric and so I am in some serious need of aero-tuning.

I've got some sane and some crazy ideas. Hopefully we can flesh some of these ideas out on the forums.



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Old 02-07-2010, 10:29 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome to EM. That sounds like a neat idea to me. I owned a 1970 PL521. There are plenty of others here who will have ideas for you.
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WELCOME!

Lots of great info here, not only about ev conversions but also truck drag stuff. Have fun researching the info you need.
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