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Specs: 72 volts, Odyssey PC 680s donated by The Green Commuter,
1K Zilla, 7.2 inch Prestolite motor
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| Dragster after it arrived. It was originally built by Electric Louie in 1999 and had quite a history which grabbed the attention of the NHRA. Not much was left except the frame, body and assorted parts. We wanted to reuse the aluminum slide out battery box but our batteries were too big. |
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Jake checking it out. The roll cage was a bit high and we needed to raise the seat for him to see better. The kid that drove it before was over 6 feet. Dashboard has voltmeter, ammeter and tachometer. Brake system was sent out and rebuilt. |
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Test fitting components with cardboard motor and new 1K Zilla. We replaced the 17 inch slicks with 19 inch ones and installed a new axle.
7.2 inch motor from Jim Husted's shop before he customized it for us. |
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| Frame after mods done by AutoFab Race Cars. Jim's motor installed. |
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AutoFab cut the roll cage down 4 inches and added helmet bars. Floor was raised 1.5 inches under the seat. New seat installed. |
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Aluminum pieces installed for battery box and support for components. |
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| Batteries and main electric components installed. Weight was placed as low as possible. It's ready to paint and put together. |
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Everything installed. wired up and ready to test ride. Jake wanted the frame painted red to match the motor. |
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We kept the body's original paint job which was in great condition. The lightning bolts are perfect. We'll have Jake's name painted on. |
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| The dragster has a lower profile with the cut down roll cage and larger slicks. |
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Ready to race. |
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