Electric Parts List

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For an overview of electric vehicle conversions for Datsun 1200, see Electric. Follows is one way to do it

Motor

8" DC motor
Adapter plate to stock transmission
(Optional: Use 60-series four speed for more durability)
Aluminum spacer for Datsun crank adapter to bolt the stock flywheel

Mounting

Aluminum mount with Ford engine mounts
* Purchase Ready-made for 8" motor 

Battery Pack

128 Volt pack
40 Thundersky lithium ion 60ah batteries. $3000 
* 128V pack (40 individual batteries)
* Weight: 300 lbs
Battery pack straps
* 
Tin-plate copper battery interconnects
Inter-cell regulators

Mounting

Aluminum pack brackets/carrier frame
* can fit above engine subframe rails, fairly simple 
* or in ute bed with simple bolted down rectangle box
* or under ute bed with careful fabrication of carrier
* Must prevent upward movement
* Must prevent sideways movement

Control

Use the stock Datsun 1200 accelerator pedal 
Use the stock 1200 throttle cable
Connect it to the controller 'pot box' 

Optional

Room Heater

Electric Heater Core: 108-156 VDC, 1500 watts $104.50
* Direct replacement for your vehicle's original heater core
* Not cheap, but very warm for cold, damp climates
High voltage relay

Gauges

Driver's Gauges: Voltmeter, etc.
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