All the used stuff I see seems like such a good deal that I can't see why anyone would spend the money going wiht new stuff . So how am I going to sell a conversion when there's so maney good deals out there. ? (joke) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Muelver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 1:20 PM Subject: Should I buy a '74 Fiat conversion?
> Once again, I turn to the all-knowing EVList members for advice on an > EV purchase! > > I've just discovered a '74 Fiat, converted in the '70s, for sale. It's > running on a 36V generator with a 48V pack of floodeds, with a voltage > switching controller setup. That a very low voltage whats the top speed (35mph) not big deal could still be a lot of fun > The body looks good, from what I've seen in the pictures. It drives > well, and I had a nice conversation with the owner, who's got many > ideas about improving it. > or enjoy it as it is and make another that will be faster > Would this be a wise purchase for a beginning EV-ite? Seems to me, > that I could use it to get my EV grin on while I work on converting my > Civic. All the while saving my Insight from the rough city miles. what is the price? > Any advice? Although old, the conversion does look clean. Any ideas > on what kind of upgrades I could do? How about throwing some of my > Optimas in there, with a 9" ADC or NetGain and a Raptor? Hmmmm. well now you got a new car > Thanks! > > Matt > -- > Composed on "Ti", my Titanium PowerBook G4. > >
