[freebeard]

Here in my country, the Curtis driver has a similar value to a new motorcycle.

This Catriel?

I support your plan. In addition to the Paul Holmes threads, look at Controller mods or build for E-assist altermotor. HaroldinCR is trying to do the same thing, with the altermotor out of a Buick Lacrosse/Impala hybrid. It uses a serpentine-belted 20hp altermotor that wants ~115V.