Hi, To answer some of the questions that have been asked about my wanted ad for a factory built 1997-1998 Chevy S10 EV:
*Question:* / "It would be helpful to evdl members to why a factory S-10 EV over a newer converted ice S-10 truck (or even a colorado ice truck)"/ *Answer:* I come from a line of GM factory workers, so a GM built EV has a special place in my heart. Plus the significant history of the vehicle, having the EV1 drive train I think is really cool. I realize that the only place to get parts for them are from the other remaining S10s out there, so that is a significant challenge that I acknowledge. *Question:* "/It would help if you gave your location and rough price you are looking to spend. Also, are you able to do your own maintenance/repairs on an EV?"/ *Answer:* Location= Indiana Price range = Based on my research of what I could find this is what I have seen them going for: 1997 bought in 2019 (with dead batteries) for $1800 https://www.thedrive.com/news/31349/forget-the-cybertruck-get-yourself-a-factory-1997-chevrolet-s-10-electric-pickup 1997 sold in 2019 (with dead batteries) for $2500: https://www.hardworkingtrucks.com/factory-original-electric-chevy-s-10-ford-ranger-up-for-sale/ 1997 bought for $2400 in June 2020: (link says $2000, but I ended getting in contact with the owner and he gave me the details): https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Chevrolet-Other-Pickups-/313115014078?hash=item48e71bf3be%3Ag%3Aak8AAOSwNG5e5QVH&nma=true&si=2l7g6yw%252BU14EXnotBCAaXH0SbJM%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_1 1997 sold in 2019 in working condition for $8000: https://www.diyelectriccar.com/threads/for-sale-1997-chevrolet-s10electric-8k-obo.200955/#post-1043161 So based on that I am looking for a non-working one in the 2000-3000 range or a working one in the 7500-8500 range. I do have a preference for the 1998 one because it has a passenger airbag and I believe my future passengers would appreciate the piece of mind of having one there. I am open to getting one from anywhere in the US. As far as maintenance and repairs. My previous experience has been working on electric golf carts and have built my own electric go carts from scratch. I realize this is very different than working on a EV vehicle, but I am not starting from 0. I view this as a fun learning project that has a amazing history to it. Thanks for the questions. -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
