1946 Chevy Prius Truck - Page 8 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

Hoopie · 03-13-2017, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by freebeard

AKA Watts Linkage. James Watt was more proud of it's invention than the steam engine. It would involve establishing a 2nd pivot point on the floor, and a pivot on the hanging pedal arm.

I see what you're saying. I need to look closer, that may be the answer. Thanks

ECO-AKJ · 03-13-2017, 04:47 PM

Looks like there is enough space to put another hybrid battery and then use the rear axle to do extra regen so you can have a double pack, double capacity, double ev mode, and double the regenerative braking, although, if done as thought of, put a kill switch for auxiliary regen!

Hoopie · 03-13-2017, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Saskwatchian

With no rear driveshaft and a trailer axle there will be all sorts of room between the rails for a Honda Ridgeline type trunk under the bed.

Yes. I plan on daily driving this Frankenstein. I was thinking of making a large drawer that would slide out between the frame rails. I'll have to look at the Ridgeline storage system.

freebeard · 03-13-2017, 06:48 PM

Could you recover any more energy than the Prius drivetrain can already?

If you decide to go AWD, there is a candidate drivetrain that is part of the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.

Hoopie · 03-13-2017, 09:56 PM

I'm still amazed at how the steering shaft lined up with the Prius.

Hoopie · 03-13-2017, 10:04 PM

I had to drill a hole for the shift cable. Because I flipped he shifter mount it lined up perfectly.

You can also see the hole I drilled for the column.

Hoopie · 03-13-2017, 10:11 PM

I currently have a board between the fender and strut. I have to build internal mounts to support the front clip.

Hoopie · 03-13-2017, 10:16 PM

Driver side strut clearance.

cRiPpLe_rOoStEr · 03-13-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoopie

I was thinking of making a large drawer that would slide out between the frame rails.

It actually sounds like a good idea. Maybe use it as a toolbox?

Bill the Engineer · 03-14-2017, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by freebeard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-bar_linkage

AKA Watts Linkage. James Watt was more proud of it's invention than the steam engine. It would involve establishing a 2nd pivot point on the floor, and a pivot on the hanging pedal arm.

I am using a 4-bar linkage on the Firebrid to connect the Firebird brake pedal to the Prius v pedal.

Bill the Engineer