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  1. m38mike

    XM38E * Electro-Willys

    Thanks clinto and stretch, I appreciate the compliments. Trawler, I'm planning on putting a 13kW propane generator in an M100 trailer, along with a 240v 50amp charger, and a half dozen propane tanks to keep me running for extended rides. I've got the batteries in the vehicle so I can...
  2. m38mike

    XM38E * Electro-Willys

    Ten Col, I don't think I do. I'll go take a few and post the best of them. TexAndy, That's 8 hours at 110v and 15 amps. Just about any outlet is usable. My charger can't use any more power than that.
  3. m38mike

    XM38E * Electro-Willys

    Thanks for the compliments! I wish there was a "pick and pull" near me. Closest one is about 3 hours away. Not a bad idea though. Might be able to find out by phone if they have the batteries I want. The M38 w/o engine is about 1,200 lbs, maybe a bit more. My motor will rate at 80 hp...
  4. m38mike

    XM38E * Electro-Willys

    My cost so far is about $7,000 for the conversion. That doesn't include the basic jeep. What I've discovered is the Flooded Lead Acid batteries are the cheap way to power an Electric Vehicle, but they definitely are not the best. What I'd really like to have are Lithium Iron Phosphate...
  5. m38mike

    XM38E * Electro-Willys

    I just wanted to share some photos of one of my projects. It's a 1952 M38 that's been converted to all electric drive. I took out the gas engine and replaced it with an 11 inch Netgain electric motor. The original flywheel and clutch are still there. So is the rest of the drive train, including...
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