Rick Thompson (225)

Finished the Motor Mounting Bracket

Got a few odds and ends done today. Main big thing was to get the electric motor mount made up. I didn’t get time to finish bolting it up but that will be next. Once the motor is mounted then I just need to take…

Making Motor Mount Brackets

My plasma cutter decided to die today so it took me forever to cut out the mounting brackets for the motor. I managed to get the plate the motor attaches to made up and one side of the bracket made. It doesn’t look as good…

New Rear Springs and Driven Sprocket Test Fit

I tried using a set of front springs on the back but it didn’t give me enough extra to get the car sitting level again. I looked around and the only other springs I had available easily were the front springs off a 93 Ford…

Trunk Battery Mounts

The batteries that go in the trunk took a bit more effort to mount than I thought they would. I had to lower the trunk floor about a half inch first. That was not that difficult the way the car is built. Then I had…

Behind the Seat Battery Tray Built

Decided to get a jump on some of the work and made the battery tray for the two batteries that go behind the seat. It is attached to the frame of the car on the back side. I need to get one piece of metal…