S10 EV Conversion
 

Welcome to my first electric conversion

  1. First I found a donor vehicle. Warp to it!

  2. Then I chose the system size. Warp

  3. Replace / Repair any faults, basic restoration (if needed). Warp

  4. The careful measurements are next, so as to get it right the first time! Warp

  5. Next, removal of the ICE (internal combustion engine). Warp

  6. Cleaning of the engine bay, now that it's cleared out of the dirty stuff. Warp

  7. More measurements, after the empty engine bay is cleaned. Warp

  8. Finally the installation of the electrical drive system. Warp

  9. Testing of the equipment. Warp

  10. Now for some upgrades. Warp

  

Status

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Donor

I was lucky to find a somewhat cheap S10 that wouldn't pass SMOG on Craigslist, was perfect for my needs.

Chevrolet S10 LS, standard cab, short bed.

  • Power steering, and power brakes.
  • Manual Transmission
  • Curb Weight (as tested) 1474kgs (3250 lbs)

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System

  • As this S10 will be heavy (around 1678kgs curb weight after conversion) I am going with a 144V system.
  • To get 144V I will be using 24 6V golf cart size AGM batteries (lead-acid).
  • This S10 has power steering and brakes, therefore a separate motor and pump, respectively, will control those systems.
  • Each sub-system will be powered from a DC/DC converter from the bank of batteries (12V).

Picture courtesy of www.CanEV.com

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Restore

This Chevy was in pretty good condition when purchased. Although, it needed rear brakes and 4 new shocks. The shocks come later when time to upgrade, along with a new paint job. With the brakes replaced, I also had an alignment and a electrical system check. All systems go...

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Until this project is completed I
am welcoming any and all donations.

   

Measure

The ride height will be compared, and adjustment if needed, before and after conversion. The ride height to the top of the highest point in the wheel well is:

LF 29 5/8" RF 30 3/4" LR 29 5/8" RR 30 1/4"

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Removal

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Cleaning

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More Measuring

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Install

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Testing

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Donate!

No really, anything, even if it's $.01, anything to
help build a vehicle with no ties to foreign oil.

 

Upgrades

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