New project at theworkshop.ca: Dune Bug - E
 

EM member / lurker Frank sent me a heads up about a project he's working on:

http://www.theworkshop.ca/energy/dune_bug-e/buggy_1.jpg

This will be interesting, as all Frank's projects are. I think he's aiming for 48v. Already has his batteries and motor, and looks to be aiming to reuse a 48v UPS as both charger and AC power source in the field.

theworkshop.ca - Dune Bug - E Part #1

Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDvgh...layer_embedded

Do we know what the intended end result will be?

Only the intended purpose: he'll use it as a field buggy to get around his property (he has some land, I think).

He posted another Youtube vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eEoCqvS6fo

And update:

Dune Buggy - Electric Conversion - Part 2

I like the custom cable lugs. Copper tube approach.

I tried this with the ForkenSwift too - was harder with the bigger 3/0 cables because I wanted them soldered, not just crimped.

Dune Bug-E Part#3 posted
 

Part 3 is posted at the link below…

Dune Buggy - Electric Conversion - Roll-Cage, Simple Body Panels & Camo Paint Job - Part 3

and a 3 minute and 37 sec video for those with no time to read…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XQfxTLXxz8


All the Best!!!

FrankG
theworkshop.ca - Home Page

Dune Bug-E Part#4
 

Part #4 is posted from the Dune Bug-E Project the links below are for your viewing convenience…

It covers re-assembly of the front-end, fabrication of the motor mount & swing-arm...

Dune Buggy -* Electric Conversion - Roll-Cage, Simple Body Panels & Camo Paint Job - Part 3

and a short Video as well...

http://www.youtube.com/v/_CmewtgwFqg&hl

All the Best!

Looks like it's moving under its own power. Congrats on another project off the drawing board, Frank!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUALjc3Fs5Q