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Old 12-27-2011, 02:28 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Although it might not be as much fun, finding one of those would save you a lot of time. Also, because the motor was designed as a traction motor, it is relatively light.
I want to use parts that I can source, and understand how to fix what I end up with, so I guess I'll be going with the 'more fun' way.

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The EVDL Forum could offer help -- there are loads of S10s and Ford Ranger pickup conversions out there.

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This forum and the evalbum are what pointed me to the S10 to begin with. I will be experimenting without a transmission ... and will likely verify that a standard transmission is the way to go. I don't have one, as the truck has an automatic right now.

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