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Originally Posted by Stubby79
nice. What does it need, besides maybe batteries?
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If it was the first one converted, it's likely a DC drivetrain on lead acid batteries.
DC is reliable. There have been problems with
- grounded motors when the brush dust infiltrates the windings and grinds through the insulation. But that's after thousands of miles.
- moisture getting into brushes and causing pitting or arcing, faster wear, that sort of thing. It's hard to seal that up and still get good air flow
- overheating of the motor on the highway. Now that lithium packs can run cars on the freeway for over an hour, the lack of liquid cooling can be an issue
If the use case allows the original drive-train, a new battery pack from a Leaf, Tesla, Bolt or whatever ... plus a charger and BMS to match .. should do the electric part.
The outside of the car looks good. So does the interior need work? Did he get the suspension, steering, brakes, etc get restored?
How close were my guesses?