Dissasembly, week 1Dissasembly, week 1, take 2Motor mated to transmissionClose up of motorPump driven by motor and reductor
OwnerEduardo Kaftanski
LocationLas Condes, Santiago Chile map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1979 Citroen GS Club
Red 1979 Citroen GS. I am third owner. Bought Dec 28 2006 to be converted during 2007. Finally converted during 2008/2009 and still in progress.
MotorAdvanced DC 6.7 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain6.7" red custom made DC motor. stock 4sp transmission without clutch.
ControllerAlltrax AXE 7245
Bought used off eBay.
Batteries4, 48.00 Volt,
4 floddies gotten for free for testing. Will be replaced by 6 8volt or 8 6 volt Trojans or equivalent. Future upgrade to 72v planned.
System Voltage48 Volts
ChargerKIPOINT 1048
10amp, 48volts charger.
DC/DC ConverterVicor
Small Vicor 48 to 12v, bought on ebay for US$15.
EV Miles
Start:20,000 Miles (32,180 Kilometers)
Current:20,000 Miles (32,180 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity5 adults
Tires145 SR 15
Conversion TimeI've been gathering parts and fixing the glider for 10 months. Been actually wrenching less than 8 hours total.
Update: worked another 100 or so hours during 2008, mostly removing the engine and making the adapter.
Conversion CostUS$1200 so far. Estimated around US$3000
Additional FeaturesCar has a second motor (small treadmill PM motor) to drive the hydraulic pump that runs brakes and suspension in a Citroen.

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