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Old 02-06-2010, 12:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Honda N360 build (RWD performance EV conversion)

NOT MINE.
I just found it through Jalopnik and thought it was interesting.

"definitely NOT going to fit."
electric N360 project blog

The worst nightmare of classic car purists because they're taking a fairly good condition car, gutting it, and making a vehicle from scratch inside of the existing bodywork. I say who care because they're making use of a previously idle rust bucket.


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Old 02-06-2010, 03:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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i envy your 360/600.
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Old 02-08-2010, 07:41 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Wow. That's a pretty amazing build - totally gutted, roll barred, RWD conversion.

I laugh that they refer to it as a "budget" job though. I guess it's all relative...

Their EV Album entry: http://www.evalbum.com/2999
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
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This is what our '88 Accord needs - shop, money and time like Hector's way. Nice and clean work.
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Old 02-09-2010, 01:32 AM   #5 (permalink)
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thanks for the kudos guys! I saw this thread, among other recent forum topics, and decided to chime in...we're excited about getting more involved with EV conversions, efficient aero-design and other smart/cutting edge (and obviously fun) projects....and I just updated the Blog on saturday night!

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Old 02-09-2010, 01:50 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Thanks for the update. I'll be watching your progress for sure.
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Old 02-17-2010, 09:49 PM   #8 (permalink)
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It looks like, it really needs a major auto job there. Wait until they harvest the fruit of this idea from their handwork & effort.

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