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rcavictim

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Looking for a Chevy Geo Metro
« on: May 23, 2008, 05:44:13 AM »
OK, I'm officially on the hunt for a Geo Metro with a blown engine/melted powertrain that is otherwise in nice shape.  Gonna build me a diesel electric hybrid to save the planet.

Since this is a non-profit enterprise a donation would be gratefully accepted.  I could scrape up a little ca$h if need be.

Let's call upon our Ontario membership first to come to the call.  I am near Shelburne so Toronto to Barrie and Mount Forest to Orangeville to Alliston is a doable tow-home-from area for me.  In fact if you can limp it here I'll give you a free ride home and free lunch.  Who says there's no free lunch!?   :D

If you brother stationary diesel engine sleuths could re-calibrate your noses for me and be on the lookout for such a device I would appreciate it immensely.

Talk about humble.  I waited patiently until post #1453 to ask for a really big favor!   ;)
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Re: Looking for a Chevy Geo Metro
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2008, 03:22:07 AM »
If I can find something in the nickle city I may be able to get it sent to you need tp talk to some people....
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Re: Looking for a Chevy Geo Metro
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2008, 03:44:03 AM »
If I can find something in the nickle city I may be able to get it sent to you need tp talk to some people....

Thanx so much Doug!  What a pal.  Anyone else have any ideas?

Oh BTW Doug, I'm still looking for a DC traction motor.  I know most of what you guys toss out would be way too heavy but please keep your eyes peeled just in case.
-DIY 1.5L NA VW diesel genset - 9 kW 3-phase. Co-gen, dual  fuel
- 1966, Petter PJ-1, 5 kW air cooled diesel standby lighting plant
-DIY JD175A, minimum fuel research genset.
-Changfa 1115
-6 HP Launtop air cooled diesel
-Want Lister 6/1
-Large DIY VAWT nearing completion

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Re: Looking for a Chevy Geo Metro
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2008, 12:58:41 AM »
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Hey RCA,
This has already been done. Check out Darrin from Ottawa's site at http://www.metrompg.com
While your're at it also peruse THE BEST geo metro/pontiac firefly/chev metro/suzuki swift clone site on the planet at http://www.teamswift.net.
Lots of local Ontario guys on teamswift, sign up and post in the wanted section.
Wait until you find out these machines came in all flavours from convertables to turbo charged 3 cyl monsters, auto or 5 speed with ice cold a/c. :P
Better yet have a chat with Darrin and find out how he made the Forkenswift electric car. ;D

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Re: Looking for a Chevy Geo Metro
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2008, 04:10:10 AM »
check out Kijiji.ca there was a 5 spd, 3 cyl convertible for $400 the other day
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Re: Looking for a Chevy Geo Metro
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2008, 10:17:37 AM »
Thanx very much for the great links guys!  I had a quick peek around them last night.

I have no interest in putting time into a rag-top however.  Security is zero with that kind of car, in fact they don't need door locks because if you leave it unlocked your chances are better the thief won't cut the roof and ruin it when he breaks in.

Here is a EV Metro conversion I found somewhere else yesterday.
http://www.preparedness1.com/GeoMetro1994(Lavar).htm
-DIY 1.5L NA VW diesel genset - 9 kW 3-phase. Co-gen, dual  fuel
- 1966, Petter PJ-1, 5 kW air cooled diesel standby lighting plant
-DIY JD175A, minimum fuel research genset.
-Changfa 1115
-6 HP Launtop air cooled diesel
-Want Lister 6/1
-Large DIY VAWT nearing completion