Here is a story of how one individual converted an old pickup truck from gasoline to electric power. The author received a big assist from an experienced conversion compnay located hundreds of miles away. The book is not a how-to technical manual, but it chronicles what happended from start to finish. The story is often humorous, since the author was highly motivated but lacked the automotive experience and mechanical and electrical skills to efficiently complete the plan. This book is a must-read for anyone considering such a project.
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Anbieter: Adventures Underground, Richland, WA, USA
Trade Paperback. Zustand: Good+. No Jacket. Scuffing to covers, creasing to hinges, slight bumping to corners of covers. Used Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 206072
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Anbieter: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Text/NEW & Bright. Softcover/VG; strong & sound w/edge & surface rubs. COVER PHOTO: Author, son Mike & Chevie pickup. Chronology conversion of a 1986 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck from gas to electric power. Gary Powers, faculty member of South Hills School of Business & Technology, was highly motivated, but less automotive mechanical & electrical skills & knowledge when he embarked on this venture. Success w/total costs (including $1,500.00 truck purchase) tallied $13,330. 114 pgs, b/w photos, 15 chapters: 1, The Decision to Do It; 2, Finding a Company to Help; 3, Finding a Vehicle; 4, Getting Started; 5, Fabrication & Welding; 6, Control Wiring; 7, Vacuum System for the Power Brakes; 8, Batteries & Power Wiring; 9, Charging Circuit; 10, First Drive; 11, Driving Impressions; 12, Routine Maintenance; 13, Upgrading the Vehicle; 14, Future Plans for the Truck; and 15, What I Learned, followed by 5 appendices. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 020350
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