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| Ev Archive for October 1997 |
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| 1277 messages, last added Wed Aug 08 18:40:51 2001 |
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Re: Golf Cart Donation
Melanie Vida,
I am home, and pulled out my data on the Elcar. I test drove one in 1977, and
have some sales brochures on it.
The Elcar 1000 had a top speed of 25 mph and a maximum range of 45 miles. It
measured 63.5" high, 84" long, and 53" wide. Wheelbase was 51" and track was
43" (even smaller than a Citicar). Curb weight was 1091 lbs. It used a 2.5 HP
series motor, direct drive (no transmission), eight 6v golf cart batteries,
and a 3-speed mechanical switch controller.
The 2000 was the same vehicle, with a 3.5 HP motor. It had a top speed of 35
mph and maximum range of 30 miles.
I test drove one in 1977 in Elkart IN. I found the ride, performance, and
handling worse than the Citicar, though the appearance, fit, and finish were bet
ter.
I'll say again; the Elcar is really a street-legal golf car. It would be great
for running errands on residential streets where the speed limit is no more
than 25-30 mph.
The Surplus Center (800) 488-3407 lists a Dana rear axle, item #28-1096, for
$199. It is a 5.17:1 differential, with hydraulic brakes, 4-bolt 4" bolt
circle (trailer rims), track width 44.5". Was used with a 6 HP 4000 rpm motor
to reach a top speed of 40 mph. It's probably a surplus ComutaCar axle. If so,
the motor sticks straight forward, at right angles to the axle; this would
interfere with the battery box.
A Citicar axle is better if you can find one. They mounted the 3.5 HP motor
parallel to the axle, like the original Elcar axle.
Lee Hart If you would not be forgotten
4209 France Ave. N. Soon as you are dead and rotten
Robbinsdale, MN 55422 USA Either write things worth the reading
phone (612) 533-3226 Or do things worthy of the writing
e-mail XURQ03A@prodigy.com (Ben Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac)
Re: Golf Cart Donation
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