1918 Buick E-49 Touring Car
Proposals received : 2
Nick owns an autoshop and considers this vehicle a project car; he now needs the right kit to reignite this American engineering prowess.
He wants the electric version of his Buick reach a top speed of 40mph. He expects 100 miles of range and will charge it overnight.
This 1918 Buick E-49 Touring is unique and prestigious. It can fit seven passengers and was powered by a 4L 6-cylinder, overhead valve six-cylinder engine—a rarity among cars in its class (rated 27-30 hp) coupled with a 3-speed manual transmission. The motor has been removed but the transmission remains. The Spiral bevel transmission is a 4.61-1 ratio.
With a curbweight of 3,500 Lbs. (w/ original engine) this rear-wheel drive is equipped with drum brakes. This project car receives a lot of love as it is used predominantly for parades and car shows. Moreover, Nick didn’t buy this wonder, it’s his Grandfather's Car – a real family vehicle!
The 1918 Buick Model E-49 wasn't just another car; it was a harbinger of change in automotive design and technology. Its lasting influence can be seen in how it helped solidify Buick's reputation as a manufacturer of dependable and desirable automobiles. Metro Moulded parts.
Nick owns an autoshop and considers this vehicle a project car; he now needs the right kit to reignite this American engineering prowess.
He wants the electric version of his Buick to reach a top speed of 40mph. He expects 100 miles of range and will charge it overnight.
He has no preference for the motor and will build the adaptor plate himself. As it’s his first build he would prefer a plug-n-play battery pack (to be discussed when battery placement is determined- in the chassis would be optimal).
The suspension, brakes, wheels, and tires are all in good condition and should not need attention.
The speedometer is connected to the front wheel and will remain as is, and there are no gauges – not even a fuel gauge. So, the BMS information display must be added in a discret manner.
There are no towing requirements.
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Year1918
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MakeBuick
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ModelE-49 Touring Car
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LocationMissouri
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RunNo
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Street useYes
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DrivetrainREAR-WHEEL DRIVE (RWD)
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TransmissionManual 3-speed
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Front brakes-- Other
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Rear brakesDrum
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Upgrade brakesNo
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Upgrade wheels/tiresNo
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Upgrade suspensionNo
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Upgrade interiorNo
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Power steeringNo
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ACNo
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Primary charging locationHome
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Charging station neededNo
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DIY100% myself (do it yourself)
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EV conversion training neededYes
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EV drive trainSame as today
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EV HP0-50 hp
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EV torque0-100 Lb-ft
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EV expectationsLess powerful than today
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EV top speed40 mph
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EV range100 miles
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EV charging timeLow (overnight)
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TowingNo
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Use of used partsI don't know
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