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Forum: Hybrids 08-18-2024, 06:06 AM
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Posted By Bill the Engineer
I'm fine. The project stalled over the summer due...

I'm fine. The project stalled over the summer due to other activities. I'm hoping to get back to it soon. Life just comes at you fast sometimes.
Forum: Hybrids 12-05-2023, 10:15 PM
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Posted By Bill the Engineer
Yeah, that's about how I expect the reaction to...

Yeah, that's about how I expect the reaction to the Firebrid to be. I won't have that guy's attitude though.

In my case, I'm hoping to take it to SEMA once it's done and park it next to that...
Forum: Hybrids 07-25-2023, 10:43 PM
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Posted By Bill the Engineer
Good day working on Firebrid stuff. Got the next...

Good day working on Firebrid stuff. Got the next batch of patch panels cleaned and primed with weld-thru primer. They will be welded in place soon. Then in the evening I worked on CAD models of the...
Forum: Hybrids 09-20-2022, 09:50 PM
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Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Only the best for my project. Gotta love empty...

Only the best for my project. Gotta love empty tissue boxes! ;)
Forum: Hybrids 09-20-2022, 08:12 PM
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Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Not much very photogenic in this part of the...

Not much very photogenic in this part of the project. Making cardboard templates of the pieces I need to weld in place between the Firebird body and Prius v chassis to keep water out of the cabin.
Forum: Hybrids 08-02-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 81,742
Posted By Bill the Engineer
You are asking for a LOT of work to do that kind...

You are asking for a LOT of work to do that kind of hybrid conversion on a VW. The ship has almost sailed on hybrid conversions. If I could make a suggestion, take a look at EV West's full electric...
Forum: Hybrids 08-01-2022, 10:55 PM
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Posted By Bill the Engineer
Still deciding. I have all of the old fashioned...

Still deciding. I have all of the old fashioned equipment, but I'm not sure I'll do my own paint yet or not. Still lots to do...
Forum: Hybrids 07-31-2022, 08:30 PM
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Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Wishing progress would be faster, but real life...

Wishing progress would be faster, but real life has a way of taking priority.

Looks like I'll need to make some fancy mounting brackets for where the traction battery will be going. I needed to...
Forum: Hybrids 07-02-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
The good thing about teaching a 3D CAD (Computer...

The good thing about teaching a 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) class is that I get to use the system for my own parts too. Shown is the new design steering column support that corrects some placement...
Forum: Hybrids 06-19-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Today's progress. Happy Fathers' Day! ...

Today's progress. Happy Fathers' Day!

https://attachments.priuschat.com/attachment-files/2022/06/223410_20220619_154430.jpg
Forum: Hybrids 06-16-2022, 12:05 AM
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Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
https://attachments.priuschat.com/attachment-files...

https://attachments.priuschat.com/attachment-files/2022/06/223262_20220615_153514.jpg

Started the long process of stripping the paint to see what is under it. As expected, I'm finding Bondo where...
Forum: Hybrids 05-29-2022, 07:39 PM
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Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Fuel tank is out. Now I can grind and weld back...

Fuel tank is out. Now I can grind and weld back there. :thumbup:

https://attachments.priuschat.com/attachment-files/2022/05/222651_20220529_170720sm.jpg
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Forum: Hybrids 05-27-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
The traction battery for the Firebrid will be...

The traction battery for the Firebrid will be under the rear seat. The bottom cushion will be replaced with a thin pad with matching vinyl to give the correct appearance. I will be installing a roll...
Forum: Hybrids 03-29-2022, 01:02 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
I have the speedometer from a Lexus HS that will...

I have the speedometer from a Lexus HS that will be an almost perfect fit. However, I still need to work out the pin-out differences in the connections.

The bottoms of the fenders will be flared...
Forum: Hybrids 11-12-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Keep me posted where you will be reporting on...

Keep me posted where you will be reporting on your progress. It should be an interesting build.

I already have a set of RSR lowering springs waiting in the shop. That should bring the body height...
Forum: Hybrids 10-21-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
It belongs to my sister. I doubt she'd look...

It belongs to my sister. I doubt she'd look kindly toward that. Besides, it's so heavy I'd need two of those drivetrains just to move it.
Forum: Hybrids 10-18-2021, 03:34 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
I need to evaluate any damage or corrosion that...

I need to evaluate any damage or corrosion that might have happened due to storage and transport. Then it's back to panel welding and body work. A number of things that were hastily mounted back on...
Forum: Hybrids 10-16-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
At Last!!! After 3+ years the Firebrid is in the...

At Last!!! After 3+ years the Firebrid is in the temperature-controlled shop. Now I can resume the project. No need to stop for cold weather now!
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Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
From scratch with a proper foundation. Siding and...

From scratch with a proper foundation. Siding and roofing to match the house
Forum: Hybrids 03-06-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Hoping to break the log-jam in the garages. The...

Hoping to break the log-jam in the garages. The cars (Firebrid & Caddy) are still surrounded by boxes, even after months of trying to figure out where to put them. Two decisions were made today:
...
Forum: Hybrids 12-27-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
It has been fully discharged for a few years now....

It has been fully discharged for a few years now. I did some research that indicated that was the best long-term storage solution. I'll be getting the PROLONG system when I'm ready to bring it back...
Forum: Hybrids 12-23-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
No. It belongs to my sister. She doesn't have a...

No. It belongs to my sister. She doesn't have a garage big enough for it.

My next project, an electric BMW Z3, is still far into the future. I need to finish the Firebrid first.
Forum: Hybrids 12-19-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
You have no idea how right you are... Parts...

You have no idea how right you are...

Parts for the Firebrid are spread through boxes in both garages at the house plus the one remaining rental garage!
Forum: Hybrids 12-15-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Welcome to your new home, Firebrid!

Welcome to your new home, Firebrid!
Forum: Hybrids 12-05-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,458
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Second bay in the garage is finally open....

Second bay in the garage is finally open. Firebrid is ready to move. I just need to arrange for the roll-back to transport it.
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