May 31, 20205 yr Popular Post Thought this might be interesting:- Vintage Voltage 2020- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12232278/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 "A team of car designers, fabricators and mechanics restore classic cars to modern electric vehicles" About the show:An ingenious team of mechanics at Electric Classic Cars restores, rebuilds and converts classics into electric dream cars for future generations. Gareth Jones (presenter/classic car expert) will bring the project in and Richard Morgan and team will take these classic to a new level before Gareth hands it back to the client. S01E01 Volkswagon Karmann Ghia 12 March 2020The Karmann Ghia looks beautiful, but it never went as fast as it looked. Now Moggy and his team have been asked to convert it to electric power, but can they give it the performance it deserves without ruining the classic driving experience? S01E02 Chesil Speedster 19 March 2020Boss of Chesil brings a classic Speedster to the workshop,but he might want a whole production run of electric Chesils. It’s a huge opportunity for Moggy, but the pressure’s on, there’ll be no second chances. S01E03 Fiat 500 26 March 2020Moggy and his team struggle to find space inside a tiny Fiat 500 to turn it into a perfect electric city car. And if they do, will speedy owner Camilla be happy with the end result? S01E04 Lancia Fulvia 2 April 2020A Lancia Fulvia arrives at the workshop, but can Moggy and his team convert this much loved classic, without ruining its famously agile handling? S01E05 Photon Electric Bike 9 April 2020Moggy can’t ride a motorbike, but that doesn’t stop him thinking he can convert one to electric power. But have the team bitten off more than they can chew when a Royal Enfield donor bike arrives at the workshop? S01E06 Land Rover Defender 16 April 2020The Land-Rover Defender means a whole new challenge for Moggy and his team. Can they find a way of giving the car maximum power, maximum range and keeping its 4 wheel drive capability? S01E07 MG Midget 23 April 2020When a 60s MG Midget arrives at the workshop mid restoration, Moggy and his team quickly realise they have a huge job on their hands – and that’s before they even start on the electric conversion. S01E08 Ferrari 308 GTS 30 April 2020A Ferrari that’s had it’s engine stolen provides the perfect opportunity for Moggy and his team to convert their second 308 GTS, but converting a classic Ferrari to electric power is always going to be contentious. S01E09 BMW 1602 7 May 2020This baby BMW’s owner wants to take his basic Beemer and turn it into an electric homage to the wild 2002 Turbo, but the car is just a shell and Moggy and his team have their work cut out. S01E10 Porsche 914 14 May 2020The mission this time is do what Porsche would have done if they were building electric sports cars in the 1970s. Moggy and his team pull out all the stops to create the ultimate electric Porsche 914.
May 31, 20205 yr Yes watched it, would love a Chesil speedster,would really love the original Porsche even more,but price prohibitive i think. But these conversions ,are to me,really expensive cheapest 30,000 quid, up to .............,is it worth it putting that much in a car,might be cheaper to run,less to go wrong,but how long do the batteries last,as they are expensive. regards worgeordie
May 31, 20205 yr I have a 1935 Austin Seven Butchers van back home begging restoration. Wonder what they could do to that lil Baby ? lol
May 31, 20205 yr Popular Post 13 minutes ago, Dumbastheycome said: I have a 1935 Austin Seven Butchers van back home begging restoration. Wonder what they could do to that lil Baby ? lol Replace the rubber band that powered it
May 31, 20205 yr Old Mustang getting loaded with a 120kw electric motor and a old BMW Csl coupe fully electricked up .. Moggie thou with front mounted batteries .. Can be done but some consideration be given to things like no more brake vacuum assistance or power steering from the engine .. These can be replaced with electric pumps but it all adds to cost .. Also to be considered is increase in weight as Batteries are quite heavy and to get any sort of range you need a lot of Batt' power and this can alter handling characteristics .. But all said and done there are quite a few specialists offering these con's now on just about everything if you got the dollars ..
May 31, 20205 yr 10 minutes ago, Grumpy one said: Replace the rubber band that powered it I once slipstreamed a 37 behind a canopy truck and achieved 75 mph before chickening out when I remembered each wheel was held on by 3 brass wheelnuts ! Rubber band not needed. ????
May 31, 20205 yr Author I loved the Fiat 500 conversion. Tiny car in pristine condition perfect for electric conversion as a town run around.
June 1, 20205 yr On 5/31/2020 at 1:52 PM, Daffy D said: A Ferrari that’s had it’s engine stolen thats funny....nick the engine and leave the rest of the Ferrari...where would the engine end up?
June 1, 20205 yr Popular Post A Vintage car without a Vintage motor and Vintage interior is just an old Car Body with an electric motor.
June 1, 20205 yr 23 hours ago, Dumbastheycome said: I have a 1935 Austin Seven Butchers van back home begging restoration. Wonder what they could do to that lil Baby ? lol in a van one has enough space for batteries, maybe put the engine in the back (and a crashbar under the hood) so you can stretch your legs ? reminds me of the beetle of someone I knew that put a 911 engine in it and <deleted> all merc drivers off big time.
June 1, 20205 yr 52 minutes ago, KKr said: reminds me of the beetle of someone I knew that put a 911 engine in it and <deleted> all merc drivers off big time. For many many years Porsche had a "special" VW Transporter which would accompany cars on testing.
June 1, 20205 yr On 5/31/2020 at 3:53 PM, Dumbastheycome said: I have a 1935 Austin Seven Butchers van back home begging restoration. Wonder what they could do to that lil Baby ? lol It needs a small block Chevy V8, there's nothing like a few sounds whilst out cruising....
June 1, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, transam said: It needs a small block Chevy V8, there's nothing like a few sounds whilst out cruising.... Maybe you don't know the anatomy of the Baby Austin? With a transverse spring suspension in the front, cantilever leaf springs in the rear and cable brakes on all corners 4 lawnmower engines connected together is enough fun as is. With adjustable inflatable seat inserts, a forward opening windscreen for a rush of pre -polluted air, a footprint that allows escape from police intervention by driving down footpaths with ease, a miles per gallon detested by Arabs, can run on good whisky in an emergency , crossed the Himalayas , and eventually spawned the Mini which in original form carried the same name which featured in a block buster movie (Italian Job) then as a person whose avatar is a Fix Or Replace Daily yet advocates for a Chevrolet power punt ? Be seriously ashamed !????
June 2, 20205 yr 12 hours ago, Dumbastheycome said: Maybe you don't know the anatomy of the Baby Austin? With a transverse spring suspension in the front, cantilever leaf springs in the rear and cable brakes on all corners 4 lawnmower engines connected together is enough fun as is. With adjustable inflatable seat inserts, a forward opening windscreen for a rush of pre -polluted air, a footprint that allows escape from police intervention by driving down footpaths with ease, a miles per gallon detested by Arabs, can run on good whisky in an emergency , crossed the Himalayas , and eventually spawned the Mini which in original form carried the same name which featured in a block buster movie (Italian Job) then as a person whose avatar is a Fix Or Replace Daily yet advocates for a Chevrolet power punt ? Be seriously ashamed !???? I know a lot about your ride, but make no mistake, V8's have been put in most rides, even the original Mini's....????
June 2, 20205 yr Popular Post 1 hour ago, transam said: I know a lot about your ride, but make no mistake, V8's have been put in most rides, even the original Mini's....???? lol. I think with the A7 a waste of an icon. But I did have a Mk1 Escort fitted with an all alloy V8 for about 3 weeks. Sadly the wiring loom shorted out and the resulting fire wrote it off. Fun while it lasted. lol
June 2, 20205 yr Popular Post I did a full restoration and electric conversion of a 1973 Porsche 914, just like the one in the show and boy did that bring back memories! The car is in storage in an airplane hangar back home, my efforts to bring it over here have been an exercise in frustration. I even joined the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand and have been to 3 of the yearly trade shows and I'm getting no help from them about how to bring it over. Given the Thai government's newfound interest in electric cars you think they would make it easier...
June 4, 20205 yr On 6/1/2020 at 3:23 PM, KKr said: A Vintage car without a Vintage motor and Vintage interior is just an old Car Body with an electric motor. Probably gets entitlement to be re-characterized as a Pseud Mobile. Befitting the interested inverasic progeny.
June 4, 20205 yr On 5/31/2020 at 3:53 PM, Dumbastheycome said: I have a 1935 Austin Seven Butchers van back home begging restoration. Wonder what they could do to that lil Baby ? lol Have a butcher's at this one. Does it meat with your approval?
June 4, 20205 yr 4 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: Have a butcher's at this one. Does it meat with your approval? These vehicles were the British equivalent to Henry Ford's Model T. Good fun and a finger up the nose of Lord Morris who eventually had to concede ! But a friend who had a Morris 8 Racer also had some fun. Noise and H.P has never impressed me as much as novelty. Thats why now I really like electric super bikes.
June 4, 20205 yr Popular Post As a serious petrol head I ask myself the question.... Do I want an electric car?.... Nope. No soul, no character. Give me a Ferrari and I might head to the nearest tunnel just to drive through it with the windows down and listen to that addictive sound. Not quite the same in one of these glorified electric milk floats.
June 4, 20205 yr Try this through the Airport Tunnel in Sydney at 2am with the top down and 90 mph showing...PRICELESS... The idea of converting to electric is sensible and one day may be compulsory but I will be dead by then so I'll enjoy while I can.
June 4, 20205 yr A7 high compression head, SU conversion Phoenix crank, heaps of noise at 40mph through the village. Electric no way
June 4, 20205 yr 11 minutes ago, talahtnut said: A7 high compression head, SU conversion Phoenix crank, heaps of noise at 40mph through the village. Electric no way Please tell us what ass end this in the picture. A7? what year '29?
June 4, 20205 yr The electric car is a dinosaur before it has even started. Hydrogen powered vehicles will kill it off, just as soon as they get the cost down. Beauty of Hydrogen is the only bi-product of combustion is water vapour, so zero pollution. Manufacturing it is still not quite so clean, though they are working on it. At present Hydrogen is converted to electricity via a fuel cell which powers the electric motors. What I want is an internal combustion engine powered direct by Hydrogen so I get the character of the engine we love without the pollution. Got any comment Elon Musk?
June 5, 20205 yr 10 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said: The electric car is a dinosaur before it has even started. Hydrogen powered vehicles will kill it off, just as soon as they get the cost down. Cost always wins. If you are waiting for "just as soon as they get the cost down" it's not going to happen. Battery technology is getting much cheaper. 10 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said: Got any comment Elon Musk? Yes he does, as do a lot of other people. Elon Musk has dismissed hydrogen fuel cells as “mind-bogglingly stupid,” and that is not the only negative thing he has had to say about the technology. He has called them “fool cells”. Even though Toyota is investing in hydrogen cells, their chief engineer in charge of Mirai admitted that plug-in cars make more sense: “Elon Musk is right – it’s better to charge the electric car directly by plugging in,” For most people, the physics of fuel cell vehicles make little sense compared to battery-powered vehicles. Maybe you should research a little deeper. Don't believe hype and weight cost very strongly.
June 5, 20205 yr 22 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said: The electric car is a dinosaur before it has even started. Hydrogen powered vehicles will kill it off, just as soon as they get the cost down. Beauty of Hydrogen is the only bi-product of combustion is water vapour, so zero pollution. Manufacturing it is still not quite so clean, though they are working on it. At present Hydrogen is converted to electricity via a fuel cell which powers the electric motors. What I want is an internal combustion engine powered direct by Hydrogen so I get the character of the engine we love without the pollution. Got any comment Elon Musk? Trouble is the technology isn't here/there yet to produce enough torque. Best option to date is to use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity which is stored and used to drive electric motors which derive torque through reduction gearing to the output shaft. Modern political aims suppressing meaningful options in favor of PC mantra is the greatest impediment to the development of truly clean energy at this time.
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