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Old 09-27-2021, 02:02 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I am concerned about this wonderful planet so my choice will seem very contradictory. A 1981 Series 3 gas guzzling Land Rover. Why?
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The body and frame are a good start. The stock engine would probably support a eAssist altermotor making it a mild hybrid. It needs a serpentine belt setup but replaces the alternator/generator and starter.

Any unobtainium parts could be replaced with 3D printed ones. If it's good enough for Jay Leno....

Testing 21 of the Most Advanced 3D Filaments: Every Single Filament Part II

You have to move beyond PLA to get heat and gasoline (& radiation ) resistance.
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Consider stripping the paint, buffing the aluminum and then sandblasting 'reverse graffiti'-style pinstripes.

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