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Category: Electric Car Blog

A blog about converting my car to electric drive.

Pallet unpacking

Pallet unpacking

The pallet of stuff from Damien Maguire has arrived! Frustratingly it was supposed to arrive on Tuesday, when I had taken a day off to wait for it and get it unpacked and put away.  It didn’t arrive. Continue reading “Pallet unpacking”

Author AlfredPosted on 2nd October 20202nd October 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on Pallet unpacking

To fill a hole, or two.

To fill a hole, or two.

Today is a metal work and woodwork day.
I decided to make pieces to close the holes where the gearstick mechanism was. Continue reading “To fill a hole, or two.”

Author AlfredPosted on 27th September 202027th September 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on To fill a hole, or two.

Exhausting work

Exhausting work

With the transport of EV parts underway from Ireland I needed to get back on the car. I have been a bit busy recently and rather exhausted from lack of sleep. I have also been installing some low voltage Solar PV on my trailer, so not idle. Continue reading “Exhausting work”

Author AlfredPosted on 26th September 202026th September 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on Exhausting work

The ICE has left the building!

The ICE has left the building!

This wasn’t the plan today. I was only going to check if I had the right splined driver bit to undo the CV joints. Having no idea what sort or size it would be Continue reading “The ICE has left the building!”

Author AlfredPosted on 14th September 202015th September 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on The ICE has left the building!

Draining and disconnecting

Draining and disconnecting

It was getting to that point of disconnecting everything to remove the engine. Continue reading “Draining and disconnecting”

Author AlfredPosted on 11th September 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on Draining and disconnecting

Last run of the Diesel engine

Last run of the Diesel engine

There comes the point of no return where a deep breath is taken and the final ties are cut. Continue reading “Last run of the Diesel engine”

Author AlfredPosted on 5th September 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on Last run of the Diesel engine

Disassembly

Disassembly

Today, after work I started on the disassembly. Continue reading “Disassembly”

Author AlfredPosted on 1st September 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on Disassembly

Weigh a car

Weigh a car

I was asked by Kevin Sharpe on the Open Inverter forum to try and weigh the car before conversion starts. Continue reading “Weigh a car”

Author AlfredPosted on 27th August 202027th August 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on Weigh a car

Driveway shuffle.

Driveway shuffle.

Despite the threat of rain, and and possible thunderstorms, today this afternoon turned dry and there was hints of blue sky. Continue reading “Driveway shuffle.”

Author AlfredPosted on 23rd August 202023rd August 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on Driveway shuffle.

Paving done

Paving done

Just a quick post to say that I have finished the area of extended paving slabs. Continue reading “Paving done”

Author AlfredPosted on 21st August 2020Categories Electric Car Blog, WorkshopLeave a comment on Paving done

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I am a Maker.
I work in wood, metal, and recycled scrap for communities, local organisations, and museums.
Currently exploring the world of miniatures and 3D Printing.

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