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[CCE]

Well, it had these bumpers on it. There was a pile of bumpers there, and I took these as being the nicest. I don't care about period correctness. I Actually have no idea what should be on it. I do need to find some better seats, and some fiberglass to replace the front and rear lids.

I think 914 Rubber is still working on improved fiberglass and carbon fiber lids. Is there more piles of 914 parts where you picked this one up?

I have the fiberglass and carbon fiber in stock.

Wow! Nice, how do they look finished? And what is the cost?

[VaccaRabite]

Best of luck on the move!

[pek771]

@vaccarabite
Thanks!

[pek771]

BTW, I seemed to have made it to Conover, NC. Flat towed the 914 here from Florida.

[pek771]

Update, Decoration Day 2023.
Batteries are all in. 7 Tesla modules and 6 4s18 p 2170 cell packs I built for the lower voltage stuff. This way. I don't have to rob and power from the Tesla modules. 4 Tesla modules are astride the motor in the engine compartment, and three are in the front. Th 6 4s18p batteries are where the fuel tank was, and in the very from of the trunk. I got new CV's and booties from PMB, There is very little room for the axle shafts to clear the rear batteries. Frankly, I'm worried I may twist the shafts out and short the batteries.



More to follow...

[pek771]

I am rewiring the lighting at the moment. Don't need most of the existing electric or the 50 year old wiring, but I am keeping some of the wiring (it's in the tunnel).

[pek771]

Last photo for today:

[pek771]

Update 1 October 2023:
Rear battery boxes are in (rev 2 boxes, I didn't like the HV terminals next to the axle shafts)
Wiper motor system doesn't work, so I am looking for a good motor
Today, I'll try to get the fresh airbox in (there may be a battery in the way)
I have to get two batteries re-repaired from 057 Tech in Hickory (I have 0 V on two cell taps, which I don't think the BMS will like)
Corbeau seats are mounted on the sliding rails (I had to weld in a new bracket in the drivers side)

Wiring is a PITA
I ordered a cell tap validation tool from Orion (although I have been shaking the wiring out with a voltmeter)
I got a motorcycle radiator for the cooling system, and ordered a pump and more rubber fuel hose
Mounted the charger under the rear trunk, next to the transmission
More that I forgot at the moment
Pat

[VaccaRabite]

How close are the axles to the battery boxes that you are worried?

So long as your CV bolts are good and properly torqued, and you are using new schnorr washers, you should be in good shape. I don't think the axles can wobble or really twist. That much torque would break the CV or the transmission before the axles.

In a stock application the axles are near the heat exchangers and the shifter bar. On my car they are also near the aux ol cooler.

SO long as an axle does not break the CV and start flailing around, you should be good.

Zach

[Gint]

Wiring is a PITA

Yep!

Awesome project. Can't wait to see it finished. And you're getting close.

[pek771]

I lost two roll pins for the new CV joints (lobro). I'm going to make some new press fit pins, on my lathe, from a bit of steel.

And, I picked up a pump, mounted it under the rear trunk, by the radiator, It is so odd to have a radiator.

I have one Tesla module that has no voltage reading on cell taps 2 or 3. 057 Technology can fix these, but they seem to have stopped the battery operations, no one is at their shop; it's closed down. I can't get ahold of Jason (the former owner). I hate to have to fix this myself, but I will if I have to. It becomes a big problem with the BMS if I can't read these two cell groups.

[pek771]

I weighed the tub. 2100 with no windshield or rear glass, or Corbeau seats. Everything else is in…batteries, motor, wires.

I’ll corner weigh it after I look over the front suspension.

[Geezer914]

No such thing as a quiet sports car. Converting to electric will make the car heavy. Yes you will have instant torque, but you will sacrifice handling which is what the 914 is all about. By converting to electric you will end up with a fast turd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif)

[Chris914n6]

2100# is not a bad weight. My N6 is about that with a full tank.

Should make for a fun 100 mile round trip.

[nimblemotorsports]

I converted a Boxster to EV and think that is a better option than a 914. Back in the day, an air cooled car was a good donor, but today plenty of cars to choose from.
The 914 isn't really built to hold a lot of weight, so yeah those V8 swaps are horrible, so I am thinking a v8 swap into my 914. But with a complete suspension swap too.
I already have another 2 EV projects.

There is a 914 EV on the Sacramento CL right now, is this a members car?
Only asking $18k and it has a Tesla motor.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/sac...7690362519.html
(IMG:https://images.craigslist.org/00x0x_dND9EE4Bw8d_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg)

Look forward to seeing the finished project!

[pek771]

weight on the proform scales:
2004 total, no driver, hoods, targa top, glass, one battery is out of the front (55 lb)

this is the first iteration, Now that I know how to work the scales and can get the car to stay on them, I can do the suspension.
FR 450
RR 508
FL 484
RL 562

not as heavy as some think

[Chris914n6]

That's a matter of context.

My car will go 400 miles on a tank, which would get me out of town as fast as I want.

You've got an estimated 100 miles between breaks. 400 miles of battery would be much heavier.

weight on the proform scales:
2004 total, no driver, hoods, targa top, glass, one battery is out of the front (55 lb)

this is the first iteration, Now that I know how to work the scales and can get the car to stay on them, I can do the suspension.
FR 450
RR 508
FL 484
RL 562

not as heavy as some think

[targa72e]

I have found for me the drive around 2 hours and stop (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc) and then drive 2-3 hours more to be the sweat spot for long drives in a old car. Still keeps things fun.
When I need to slog out long distance (not for fun) then a modern car with comfortable seats and all the tech makes the long days bearable .

john

[pek771]

How much range is unknown at this point. I am hoping for the best… I figure I weigh half as much as a Tesla and I have half as much energy storage.