I will keep fixing my 2007 truck. I can change my own breaks and any other part. Also no tracking and my console has buttons on the radio. Same for my wife 2008 Hyundai.
Problem is the move to electric only (not hybrid) propulsion for light applications is ready and needed. I’ve been ready for an electric pickup that’s reasonably priced. Now I’ll just start by finding a body I like and start buying parts for electric propulsion one piece at a time.
I really don’t think that the large manufacturers realize how simple electric cars can be made. So much so, that I believe the hobby is on the precipice of moving into more mass adoption beyond the typical tinkerers and mechanics. A model like the defunct Local Motors might have been 20 years too early.
Dude I love to electrify my truck, but long as it doesn’t stop me from working on things myself. Let me know if you figure out how we can do this ourselves.
I’m keeping an eye on the electric conversion kit coming soon™️ from Edison Motors or at least get a parts list to buy everything piecemeal. Keeping your 2007 and converting when the transmission, axles, or engine goes out is a real possibility. Hell, even selling those parts to offset could be an idea as well.
The thing that converted me was a video that floated around the internet pre-YouTube where a guy did an EV conversion of a Volkswagen Super Beetle using lead acid batteries and a jet engine starter for a motor. It absolutely smoked a Corvette on the drag strip. My original plan was to get an old S-10 or Ranger and convert it. Building a battery box would be easy since they still had frame rails then it would just be a matter of getting the voltages right with wiring and a controller to map controls and slapping an electric motor at the end of an axle. Obviously it’s a bit more nuanced, but it’s a dead simple application all around.
I will keep fixing my 2007 truck. I can change my own breaks and any other part. Also no tracking and my console has buttons on the radio. Same for my wife 2008 Hyundai.
Problem is the move to electric only (not hybrid) propulsion for light applications is ready and needed. I’ve been ready for an electric pickup that’s reasonably priced. Now I’ll just start by finding a body I like and start buying parts for electric propulsion one piece at a time.
I really don’t think that the large manufacturers realize how simple electric cars can be made. So much so, that I believe the hobby is on the precipice of moving into more mass adoption beyond the typical tinkerers and mechanics. A model like the defunct Local Motors might have been 20 years too early.
Dude I love to electrify my truck, but long as it doesn’t stop me from working on things myself. Let me know if you figure out how we can do this ourselves.
I’m keeping an eye on the electric conversion kit coming soon™️ from Edison Motors or at least get a parts list to buy everything piecemeal. Keeping your 2007 and converting when the transmission, axles, or engine goes out is a real possibility. Hell, even selling those parts to offset could be an idea as well.
The thing that converted me was a video that floated around the internet pre-YouTube where a guy did an EV conversion of a Volkswagen Super Beetle using lead acid batteries and a jet engine starter for a motor. It absolutely smoked a Corvette on the drag strip. My original plan was to get an old S-10 or Ranger and convert it. Building a battery box would be easy since they still had frame rails then it would just be a matter of getting the voltages right with wiring and a controller to map controls and slapping an electric motor at the end of an axle. Obviously it’s a bit more nuanced, but it’s a dead simple application all around.
Same. 2004 F150 here, which, funny enough, needs brake pads at the moment. Too lazy, too windy, not messing with it today.
Gave son a 2004 F 150 just paid to have pads and master cylinder replaced. Did cost that much. Fuck this noise right to repair.