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1979 Chevy Luv Electric (EV) Pickup

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Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Other Pickups
Type: Standard Cab Pickup
Year: 1979
Mileage: 900
VIN: CLN1498209811
Color: Black
Engine size: electric
Fuel: Electric
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Options: CD Player
Vehicle Title: Clear

1979 Chevrolet Other Pickups Description

I have a 1979 Chevy Luv stepside pickup which has been _beautifully_ restored, nd converted to electric. I'm looking to find a good home for it.
Here are the details:
The good:
- Amazing detail all around, rom the machined mounting plate for the charger/controller, o the custom made chrome rear bumper, o the near perfect interior and paint.
- Restored and converted by a local machine shop owner about 9 years ago, 've owned it for 4 years.
- Approximately 900 miles driven since conversion. (don't know the pre-conversion)
- Exterior is black, aint is in very good condition. Always garaged since I've owned it, nd probably since conversion.
- Interior is black with tan/brown leather bench seat. Leather!
- 120v DC drive system -- batteries are 10x Optima yellow top 34D. 3 under the hood, in an enclosure in the front of the bed.
- Motor is an ADC FB1-4001.
- Controller is a Raptor 1200, 8-156vdc.
- Charger is a Zivan NG-3 on board with 120v power inlet.
- Curb weight is around 2600 lbs, er the previous owner. His goal was to match original curb weight and balance.
- Tires are 225/60/15 in the rear, 05/65/15 in the front. Chrome Cragar rims.
- Standard transmission remains in place. Normally use 2nd gear.
- Accessory power is via a Zivan dc/dc converter.
- Includes tow bar which bolts to the frame. (I have never used it.)
- Includes nice radio/CD deck
- Have wiring diagrams and lots of other documentation from the build, lus the luv shop manual and Haynes manual.
The less good:
- RANGE is only about 10 miles. I believe this is due to the aging battery pack and the fat tires. Great candidate for a lithium ion pack. : )
- Slight vibration from the motor at ~1500 rpm.
- Minor scratches on rear sliding window latch where someone tried (and failed) to break in.
- Right front tire rubs slightly on the inside of the wheel well when turning while braking.
- Radio/CD deck doesn't have backup power when the main is shut off. (so it forgets presets)
- No heater, lthough the blower does work.
Please feel free to email me with any questions. I can also provide more pictures if useful, nd am happy to chat via phone or meet up with serious buyers.

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