Larry, Now, now. You might be surprised to know that they expect to reach about 50 mph with their solar car. If they can charge the battery pack then you could use the thing after dark otherwise I suppose you have better be where you wanted to be before the sun goes down or the clouds come over. (LOL) Now, all kidding aside, I honestly think that solar does have some real possibilities for the future. At the cost of fuel these days it really would not take all that long to gain back the projected cost of installing solar cells. Cy, the Ancient okie...
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Stansifer Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 2:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Larry-racing Toyota's Cy, This thing has no interior, only a windshield, lights, door handles, trim group, bumpers, are all removed. The doors are welded shut to provide extra sectional rigidity to the body. All of the instrumentation, wiring heater and A.C. are all removed. In short this P.O.S. needs a worn out stock engine and trans thrown in it and flogged to death in a mini stock or blind guy kind of a race. In order for the car to pass any kind of competition tech inspection it would need a fire extinguisher and an outside master kill switch. The damn thing was given to me and like a bad case of something social I am looking to give it to somebody else. Lee could probably find this same basic platform for a couple of hundred bucks and have all of the fun of prepping it himself. The solar thing sounds kind of cool however unfortunately I have 200MPH in mind not 200 miles per week. -----Original Message----- From: HYPERLINK "mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:HYPERLINK "mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:22 PM To: HYPERLINK "mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Larry-racing Toyota's Hey, let me offer a suggestion. That Toyota is just about the right size and weight to convert to a solar vehicle. Now, don't laugh. One of the teachers at my local high school is converting an old Vega to a solar automobile. The cost of solar panels has radically dropped over the past few years. It would only take 4 or 5 panels to power the auto. If you are interested, if even just for fun, I will get some more details and the projected cost. This teacher is going to organize a solar car race for high schools across the United States. Man, what a concept! Of course, night travel might be a bit tough. (LOL) Cy, the Ancient Okie.... _____ From: HYPERLINK "mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:HYPERLINK "mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:55 PM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Larry-racing Toyota's Oh boy Larry, that Toyota car does sound tempting no matter themiles. However I think of the expense of a engine and transmission. then I think of the bills still coming in from my June 9th. yeah we had a blast but this years cost I am crossing my fingers an insurance company will pay for.seems as each year I get a bit braver and go a bit faster. 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