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[Linda Grunthaner]

Derf,
That is so cool I have been shopping around for a VW bus for a while now and
I wanted to install a diesel and convert to bio diesel eventually. Can you
ask your dad what diesel will fit a Split Window VW or should I go with a
Bay window? Any Lister's know of a decent VW bus?
Thanks Lin


On 6/10/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> My dad is commuting to work in a VW bug he just finished modding.  He
> put a Kubota diesel motor from a reefer trailer cooler in it.  He is
> running half diesel and have used veggie oil.   He's getting about 46
> MPG.  The veggie oil is free.  I don't know what the 0-60 times are
> but getting 46 with half the fuel for free is not too bad.
>
> His next project will be making an electric VW bug from forklift parts
> he got for free.  I've seen an electric Midget somewhere on the web
> but I wonder how they don't break axles constantly with the instant
> torque of a DC motor.  I guess you just don't accelerate very quickly.
> Cheers,
> Derf
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