Oldtimers, Youngtimers and Vintage Motoring

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Thoughts on EV Converted Oldtimer? (i.imgur.com)

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[–] riodoro1 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

If my convertible astra (which I posted here) ever fucks its engine beyond reasonable repair I think I’ll consider an electric motor with the OG transmission. Especially since those engines might be hard to get then.

If you have a relatively common old timer, don’t need ot to be 100% factory original and the power train is FUBAR then converting it to electric will make it fun and unique. Imagine an old rolls or a caddy taking off like a rocket with just a hum.

[–] Omgpwnies 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

definitely want to convert to direct drive though... I think you'd shred an OG transmission with the amount of torque an electric motor can produce

[–] riodoro1 1 points 4 months ago

Yea, once I posted that comment I realized that.