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Hi Nigel,
We chose the forklift we bought based solely on its price ($500 CAD for the entire thing) and the fact that we thought its drive motor was the right size to fit in place of the car's ICE.
(Turned out the e-motor's length was OK, but not its diameter. Oops! Thanks to sheer dumb luck, we also had the option of the smaller dia. hydraulic pump motor to use instead.)
If you have a forklift service co in your area or someplace that is selling/scrapping used ones, I'd just start by going and talking to the folks there to see what's available. Bring a tape measure.
I'd say you'll be looking for a 7-9 inch diameter series motor for your size of car, as a rough measure.
Welcome to the forum!
Darin
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