Building a Land RoEVer

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It is a lot. If I went with lithiums, the pack, with greater range, would weigh 450lbs.
 
I will put the word out. What would they want for it?

Brink said:
healeydays said:
I'm a little late to this party and am surprised I didn't notice it. That little motor use to be a high demand engine for guys who use to do small Brit car V8 conversions such as MGB, Triumph Stag, Jensen Healey, and an occasional MG Midget. I have also seen someone put one in a Miata. It was the base engine for the short lived Triumph TR8 too.

Yes, I know a couple things around Brit sportcars...

Mike B
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Mike, that engine is for sale, if you know of anyone who wants it.
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healeydays said:
I will put the word out. What would they want for it?
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I don't know... The owner didn't know it could be sold. This engine does run, but there is no longer a flywheel with it.
 
Ok, it's a 57 Land Rover 215 V8 with ho many miles were showing on the clock and where is the engine sitting at?
 
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All the under hood parts are installed, the charger is under the drivers seat, in the former gas tank area. Also made all four battery hold downs.



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To the right of the steering column, I wanted to make an English oak panel for the gauges.

The owner didn't go for it. Said it would look too Range Rover. He wanted metal. I'm thinking, who doesn't want a custom dash from Brink's Woodshop?



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So I made him what he wanted. Now I need to find some matching paint.

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You shoulda done it anyway and said it was an accident. I guess you want to get the rest of the loot though. This is a really nice conversion monkey man.

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This has been a very cool and interesting build, be sure to let us now how the test run goes, with all the details!
 
You don't have to know. All you got to know is how to email it to me. :biggrin:
 
Or me.........:good2:
 
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Kevin said:
You don't have to know. All you got to know is how to email it to me. :biggrin:
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Kenbo said:
Or me.........:good2:
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That be great, now I need to find someone to video the event, and hopefully he/she has a camcorder, 'cause I don't.
 
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Low voltage wiring is going in.



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Got matching paint for the dash panel I made.

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brink this is way cool!
how long does it take for a full charge? whats the cost for a conversion like this?
 
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brown down said:
brink this is way cool!
how long does it take for a full charge? whats the cost for a conversion like this?
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Full charge will take about 10 hours. The lead acids will last longer with a 15-20 amp charge. If he went with lithiums, 5 hours would do.

This conversion will be around $30,000. Cheaper conversions can be done if premade adapters and hubs and battery trays are available.
 
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Slight setback this week.

The original wiring had breaks in some circuits, uninsulated splices, hi/lo beams came on together, the shorted and sticking brake light switch was wired to the tail markers, 50 years of mods, repairs, and jury riggin....


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So, I stripped it all out, cleaned and greased every light socket, repaired the floor dimmer switch and the brake light switch. Put in all new grounds. Made all new harnesses. I put in a disable relay so the owner can't drive off with the charge cord in place. Hooked up the controller low voltage circuits. Wired it so that when the key is off, everything is off, then used the oem starter switch to energize the motor controller. To "start", foot off throttle, turn on key, then press the starter button. This way, the RoEVer can't launch when the key is turned. Also, applying the brake turns off the motor.



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New harnesses, and everything hooked up.



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Successful rewire and initial power up of the controller.

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Nice work Brinkster. I didn't think about all the safety features. I guess I would have the first time I ran the thing through the garage wall. What kind of plate is that - a European license plate?
 
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Thanx, Kev.

I'm inclined to think its a British plate. Its riveted on, and it came from English auction.
 
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