Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

2016-01-18 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Bobby; Good luck with the build. I converted a 65 Datsun Pickup, and love it. EVAlbum, 1366 Fun to drive, and it gets a lot of attention. Dennis Elsberry, MO From: EV on behalf of Bobby Keeland via EV Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 8:51 AM To: Electric

Re: [EVDL] KillaJoule gets Official Guinness World Record

2016-01-30 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Congrats Bill and Eva ! Dennis From: EV on behalf of Bill Dube via EV Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 1:18 AM To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: [EVDL] KillaJoule gets Official Guinness World Record Looks like Eva and the KillaJoule got int

Re: [EVDL] Resistive heater core access for S-10 conversion (EVA kit?) tips / tricks?

2016-02-17 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Jay; Check that your contactor is pulling in. My heater works great at the high speed, but if I switch to a slower speed, the contactor drops out. No current to the resistive core, and no heat. Dennis Elsberry, MO From: EV on behalf of Jay Summet via EV

Re: [EVDL] Conversion planning

2016-05-30 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Lee; As a builder/driver of a 65 Datsun truck for almost 6 years, I'd like to chime in on this. When I first started design of my truck, I really considered making it direct drive based on the following: - Light weight, small frontal area, 4:88 rear end gears, 1200A Raptor controller. I ended

[EVDL] Plastic Enclosures

2016-07-27 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Looking for a plastic enclosure with a clear lid. I've seen these in some vehicles, but I'm having trouble finding one large enough. Looking for approx. 12"L x 3"W x 4"H. Can anyone help with a source for one of these. Thanks; Dennis -- next part -- An HTML attachment

Re: [EVDL] Plastic Enclosures

2016-08-01 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
et > metal. No heat needed. > > Rivet or screw the seams that you cut out and bend (like sheet metal.) > Alternatively, you can make separate corners out of sheet metal of aluminum > angle stock. Looks super slick. > > We use it for everything. > > Bill & Eva > &

[EVDL] 100 mile Club

2016-09-27 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Yesterday I joined the 100 mile club, (Range not MPH). Won't do this often, but just wanted to see if it was possible staying above 80%. 1965 Datsun Pickup with (50) CALB 180 ah LiFePo4 Cells. EValbum 1366 105.8 miles @ 40mph average, hilly roads, with limited stops. Starting Voltage = 170

Re: [EVDL] 100 mile Club

2016-09-27 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
2750 without driver Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2016, at 7:11 AM, "paul dove" mailto:dov...@bellsouth.net>> wrote: How much does it weigh?? Around 2200 pounds Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2016, at 5:34 AM, Pestka Denis via EV mailto:ev@lists.evdl.org>> wrote:

Re: [EVDL] Offer: DCP Raptor 600

2017-01-03 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
I've been running the DCP 1200 in my Datsun for almost 8 years. www.evalbum.com/1366. Thanks; Dennis From: EV on behalf of Mike Beem via EV Sent: Monday, January 2, 2017 6:28 PM To: Cor van de Water; Electric Vehicle Discussion

Re: [EVDL] Offer: DCP Raptor 600

2017-01-04 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Thanks Cor; This little truck is a blast to drive. I take it out whenever I can. Without driver, it weighs ~ 2800 lbs. With the Lithium's, I now have a 80 - 100 mile range. I've also taken it to a lot of car shows. It's no where near a show quality vehicle, but always seems to attract the mos

Re: [EVDL] Offer: DCP Raptor 600

2017-01-05 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
From: Lee Hart Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 11:36 AM To: Pestka Denis; Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] Offer: DCP Raptor 600 Pestka Denis via EV wrote: > This little truck is a blast to drive. I take it out whenever I can. > Without driver, it

Re: [EVDL] Offer: DCP Raptor 600

2017-01-05 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Thanks John; Longest trip to date was 103 miles. Just wanted to see if I could break 100 miles. Mostly ~ 45 mph, hilly, curvy country roads, with few stops. (50) CALB 180 Ahr pack. Good luck with upping your range to 110 ! Thanks; Dennis Elsberry, MO Fro

Re: [EVDL] EARTH DAY 2017

2017-04-15 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Steve; Happy to hear you're supporting the Earth day events. Gateway EV will be bringing 6 to 8 cars, motorcycles to the Earth day event in Forest Park, St. Louis, next weekend. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dennis Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 9:18 AM, "Steve Clunn via EV" wrote