Batteries arrive
A sea of yellow.
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Cleo watches over the
action, even the grinder
doesn't phase her.
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First, the standard 914
rust holes need repair
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All the while, Optimas are
being tested and cycled.
Heaters make good loads
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The tow bar is designed by..
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Andrew Letton, who made
a very strong design.
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That steel work tends to
make one a bit dirty.
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View of the structure for
the rear battery supports.
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Test fitting the upper
layer racks.
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Battery temperatures being
equalized for the final test.
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A few plates that cover rust
holes are visible here.
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Test fitting the lower layer.
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Making sure the upper rack
still goes in.
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Ready for the upper batteries.
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A few essential tools.
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The inner framework to
support the load from the
tow bar.
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Tow bar frame being welded
before it gets welded into the
car.
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The front rack holds up to
5 batteries. This was pretty
simple after the rears,
so I neglected to take more
pictures. And it was getting
rather late......
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After breaking a CV
joint at the Woodburn
Drags, I put in 68 -79 VW
bus CVs and axles with
adaptors from Renegade
Hybrids. The old axle is
on the right.
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Here is the bus axle installed
with the adaptor visible.
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