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Forum: Aerodynamics 10-27-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 19,473
Posted By imwoody36
did it , looks like this ,florida wont allow it on the road

https://daytonahybrids.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Five-Streamliner-Day-Right-1.jpg

and here is a link to more
https://daytonahybrids.com/streamliner-prius/

with a stock prius battery it...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-26-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,499
Views: 541,164
Posted By bennelson
I made a short article as a "First place to look"...

I made a short article as a "First place to look" in terms of what it takes to convert a car to electric.

See that here.
https://300mpg.org/buildelectriccar/

I'll just reinforce an idea or two...
Forum: Hybrids 04-08-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Weight

I put the Ghia on the scale today. Numbers are looking good. I still have to add some sheet metal, but this is close to the final weight. My best guess is that I’ll come in around 2400 pounds. ...
Forum: Hybrids 04-06-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Filler neck

Filler neck found it’s way in the truck nicely.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8360-c5eb664a-cebc-40a9-bbc1-c0e7b6b02333.jpeg
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-17-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,311
Posted By grins2go_brett
Just a note on gaffing tape. I'm a professional...

Just a note on gaffing tape. I'm a professional Photographer and I use gaffing tape all the time to tape down cords at events. I've also used it on my van for various mods, experiments, and...
Forum: Hybrids 11-16-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By MetroMPG
It's worth its own thread. Time to start one...

It's worth its own thread. Time to start one and keep Hoopie's thread about his own project. :)



I can squeeze 50+ MPG of my '90 Miata in nice weather at moderate speeds...
Forum: Hybrids 11-15-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,370
Posted By Bill the Engineer
https://priuschat.com/media/albums/firebrid.2146/?...

https://priuschat.com/media/albums/firebrid.2146/?page=52

Photo album over at Priuschat in case anyone is interested. Mostly photos that appeared in this thread on earlier pages.

BTW, the house...
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Saw this on FB. ...

Saw this on FB.

https://jalopnik.com/karmann-ghia-too-powerful-this-early-electric-offshoot-1637876006
...
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pr...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8249-2bcd399e-7fe6-49ff-b882-3c294c9abbc1.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pr...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8248-c1785980-ee57-4886-9ebb-298f801dc34e.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pr...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8247-fe3c1a0c-092f-4b6c-87f4-0a1ab031981c.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Mocking up doors

Just set the doors in place to see how everything is lining up.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8246-94898892-8c11-475f-8fea-0bcf6209b06e.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Threshold plate

Tacked in a new threshold plate.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8251-2ca8c201-d072-482b-a75d-1ea480b1f922.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Threshold

Trimmed the pinch weld off. Then welded it back together.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8250-2cb8dadf-ab82-4af6-8ab9-56ffe8f2f4ef.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 11-09-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By gone-ot
With HIGH currents thru those ORANGE cables you...

With HIGH currents thru those ORANGE cables you probably do NOT want to 'loop' them because that turns them effectively into COILS, which can concentrate EMF fields...not a good thing, especially for...
Forum: Hybrids 11-09-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Underneath

Inner frame rail was shortened 11” and fell right into place.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8242-7af00adc-4a2a-4b20-9090-ee0df593d7b2.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 11-07-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pr...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8237-a8ef6876-8765-4c37-9009-70c2b3baef05.jpeg

Started chopping the floor on the Prius. Taking 11” out behind the seats. Taking my...
Forum: Hybrids 10-25-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Knowing what I know now, the truck is an easier...

Knowing what I know now, the truck is an easier build. There are a few cars out there I’d like to do, the 1965 Corvair is only 2” difference on a gen 2 Prius. What I have learned is to leave as much...
Forum: Hybrids 10-25-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By freebeard
mannydantyla — Is it drivable? As in, is the rear...

mannydantyla — Is it drivable? As in, is the rear suspension compromised? If not you have essentially a complete car, and all you need is a refurbed C-10 cab. It has the width you need.
...
Forum: Hybrids 10-22-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
By cutting it in half I’m able to lift the body...

By cutting it in half I’m able to lift the body halves off by hand. With help of course. :) it’s heavy but manageable.
Forum: Hybrids 09-27-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Ghia body removal.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8223-3edaa1b0-badf-4d5f-9796-690b75495e39.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 09-24-2018, 10:00 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,688
Posted By Hoopie
Video update

https://youtu.be/wJwypgZQWS0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJwypgZQWS0
Forum: Hybrids 08-08-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 157,359
Posted By Hoopie
Update

Priuck is doing great. Drive it everyday weather permitting. Drove to a show in Toledo
(3.5 hour drive) this summer. Rained most of the way home. Realized how much the old truck leaks. Been...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-24-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,499
Views: 541,164
Posted By bennelson
I've now posted all of the BUILD YOUR OWN...

I've now posted all of the BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTRIC CAR DVD as a playlist series on youTube. You can watch the whole thing there now for free.
...
Forum: Hybrids 05-19-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,370
Posted By Bill the Engineer
The new patch panels for the front floor of the...

The new patch panels for the front floor of the Firebird body under the driver's and passenger's feet arrived today.
...
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