| Owner | Dave Holmberg | ||||||
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| Location | North Muskegon, Michigan United States map | ||||||
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| Vehicle | 1981 Ford Fairmont Sold by Ford as a glider to Electric Vehicle Associates of Cleveland , Ohio. Electrified, then sold to the Navy for "on base" trial. Rested for 20 years, unused, on a base in California, hence the low miles | ||||||
| Motor | unknown We think that it's a 9" DC with 19HP. It's too cold in MI right now to be getting down on the floor to check. | ||||||
| Drivetrain | (Assumed original) 4 speed Tranny. Rear wheel drive. | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C New in 2008. | ||||||
| Batteries | 20 Trojan T-105, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded New in Summer 2007. Running strong. The accessory battery is Lawn and Garden style. | ||||||
| System Voltage | 120 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Lester 07740 110/220V 25amp. Not on board. | ||||||
| Heater | Eberspacher B1L Gasoline. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon 128/12V | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Ammeter, Voltmeter. Battery meter to be installed. | ||||||
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) | ||||||
| Acceleration | Modest...Humbling. 0-40 in 20sec. | ||||||
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) 50 miles in the summer. 30-40 miles in the winter. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 5 adults plus a lot of cargo space. | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 4,200 Pounds (1,909 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | 14" | ||||||
| Conversion Time | Unknown. Between my son, family friend car guru, and myself, we've probably spent 400hrs restoring this glorious project. | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | What we put into it: -20 new Batteries at $120USD a piece -New Curtis Controller at $1500 -Glow plug for heater at $60 -New Wiring and Cables at $150 -Other Misc Unknown Costs | ||||||
| Additional Features | -12V power brake pump - works well for stopping 4200lbs -400Amp Breaker -2 safety disconnects -2 new Kenwood 6x9" speakers -Clarion CD player -Curtis PB-6 Potbox -newly reinforced Shock Tower -newly reinforced fiberglass battery box under rear cargo -Beefed up suspension | ||||||
| This car has been a great project for idle hands. It's in great shape! We're not too interested in selling, but if the price is right, we would just put the money into the next project. | |||||||
1981 Ford Fairmont
“The Electric”
Last Updated 08-28-2009
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