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1979 Chevy Luv Electric (EV) Pickup

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

1979 Chevrolet Other Pickups Additional Info:

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.