[ausev] conversions

[m. edmund howse]

I'm getting ready to start installing the parts I've been acquiring from 
ebay and other sources into one of my car conversions and into my 
motorcycle conversion. I've noticed that some estimates for a motorcycle 
conversion on this forum are in the 1200-1500 dollar range and although 
this seems low by some estimates of components used it is also high if 
you can find the right components. I recently purchased a Honda Goldwing 
rolling chassis with title for 100.00 dollars and have been able to sell 
some of the parts I don't want on ebay. All of the motors I've purchased 
for the motorcycle have been around 100.00 and that included shipping. 
They might not be the optimal motor but my plan is to show anyone 
interested that you don't have to use the best of the best to get a 
working vehicle and this will hopefully generate a clientele for me or 
others to convert their donor vehicles or get them interested enough to 
persue a conversion by someone or attempt it on their own.. I don't plan 
on getting rich but I sure would like to convert vehicles for other 
people and make a couple of bucks at it. I also plan on designing and 
building my own controllers as well as other custom parts where off the 
shelf parts are not available. This forum has been a great inpsiration, 
however my first inspiration came back in the 70's when gasoline first 
peaked at what we thought was an unreasonable price. Anyway, I'm not an 
expert on conversions but I've spent most of my lifge working with 
robotics and many years with the Univ. of Texas in high energy 
technology research, including the TOKAMAK with the UT Physics dept. for 
many years.
Power On folks.

marv
836-2811