I am forwarding this request for someone interested in a conversion. Please feel free to forward this to anyone you think could help. TED
----- Original Message ----- From: "Walter & Olive Sergeant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Edward Ellyatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 8:32 AM Subject: Information Please > The name of an old radio show serves well for my request. I would like to > strongly consider converting a vehicle, however, I am a little too old to > take on that project solo. So, I am looking for people within a > reasonable mileage area that are involved in such a project. I need to > learn more about it. I have been through most all of the info that I have > found on the web or has been sent my way. Our needs are such that we have > to be able to get something that will easily do 45 mph and have a easy > reach of say 50 miles between "fill ups". I lean towards a Ranger P/U, > stick shift of course. Seen an occasional ad for one in "good" condition > for under 5 K. Would probably get a 72 volt kit for it. Top speed and > acceleration is not any kind of priority, just good dependable > transportation. I see about 95% of our driving is within 10-12 miles > round trip. We have a '02 Explorer for anything else. Being retired > doesn't require much. Initially I see a 10 K budget could do the trick > for a vehicle, kit and batteries. Again, it is not a project that I would > take on solo. > Are you folks aware of any such activity within 50 miles of Ft. Myers? > Any of the schools - high or college - doing anything? Would appreciate > any input that you may have. Might add that buying a new Volt or > equivalent doesn't appear viable, as there is no need for a new new car. > Ours has about 53K on it and is in very good condition. Any input that > you may have would be appreciated. > > Walt Sergeant > 16301 Gemini Ct. > Ft.Myers, FL 33908 > 239-454-1243 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________________ Florida EAA mailing list [email protected] http://www.floridaeaa.org
