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Old 07-03-2008, 08:01 AM   #16 (permalink)
offroad1994
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Originally Posted by whokilledthejams View Post
If you spend $4500 on an S10 that you're going to take the drivetrain out of, you got raked over the coals. Four years ago, I'd have sold you the '95 I had for less than $1000.
Just saw a great condition S10 going for $4000. The only piece of the drive train I take out for the conversion is the Engine and teh gas tank. So I would want a rust free perfect vehicle before I start.

Moot point though as I am not thinking of an S10 project as the conversion kit with everything is going to be $10,000.

Now for practical use I am thinking modified PRIUS, with some kind of quick - connect - disconnect for spare used battery packs from the junk yard (at $500 a pack). Just as long as I do not exceed the manufacturer GVW rating. Take out the pack and I can have passengers and a normal prius for sale. Put in the quick connect pack and I am a PHEV.
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