Time's been scarce so here's a quick update:
Cutting for the rear battery box started last Sunday with Chris' help, and his sweet air saw. A lot like a Sawzall, but lighter. We got a good chunk of the tire well out, but stopped when we couldn't figure out how to get the battery box in without cutting the cross member that's in the way. There is a way, I just haven't figured it out yet.

Hopefully the good folks at ElectroAuto, where the kit is from, can provide some guidance.



Today I stopped by Underground VW (which seems like a great place, for anyone in Austin needing VW work done) for some help putting my CV joint back together. One of the balls dropped out when I separated it from the tranny, and I could not for the life of me get it back together. Turning the Cabriolet into an EV came up and lo and behold, the guy who just put my CV joint back together is in process of converting a 59 Renault Dauphine! How cool! Check some out at the new and improved EVAlbum.


I also picked my resurfaced and lightened flywheel, no need for it to be heavy anymore without the engine.

The whole family got involved painting the front battery rack with acid proof battery box paint, which will hopefully do a good job keeping the rack rust free long term.

I also got the last bit of the exhaust pipe out, almost done ripping the ICE stuff out!