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1984 VW Rabbit EV
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This project
was a challenge. Car was purchased quite cheaply by MendoMotive
Electric Vehicles because the person who originally had Electro
Automotive convert it left it sitting under a tree in a damp
climate for three years shortly after having the conversion
done. We could tell that it was in nice condition at the time the conversion was done. Not so nice when we acquired the car. |
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pack was shot after sitting dead for three years. Replaced with
fifteen
US 8V
150AH batteries. Much of the wiring was heavily corroded and
many terminals and relays were replaced. What wasn't replaced
had to be disassembled and cleaned. Original DC-DC converter was
dead and was replaced with a 30A Todd. The Curtis controller
worked perfectly.
The braking system was the worst. Every hydraulic cylinder had to be replaced. All steel brake lines were rotted and were replaced as were all flexible lines. The pads and shoes were still almost like new. Vacuum pump and switch were replaced. |
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Interior required some heavy duty shampooing and scrubbing. The body rust around the edges was doctored with touch-up paint. We used the car regularly for a couple of months. It was sold to a family in Mendocino where it was used reliably as a daily driver.
Specifications: Owner:
Steve
Heckeroth
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Updated 2/4/06
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