Front wheel drive vehicles are nice to install the electric
motor, but there just isn’t as much room there under the
hood. If you use a rear wheel drive vehicle like a truck you
will find more room to operate under there.
The nice part of all this is that the major vehicles used in
conversions all have special adaptors made to do the
conversion. It is a good idea to check with the adaptor supply
houses and see what is a good choice in vehicle for you,
before you make your decision.
Companies that sell Adaptors-
http://www.canev.com/KitsComp/Components/Components.html
http://www.grassrootsev.com/catalog.htm
http://www.evparts.com/shopping/mainpage.php?id=3#Adaptors%20&%20Kits
The motor and transmission assembly is then hoisted back in
the vehicle at the right height to align it with the drive shaft.
The transmission support members are then bolted back in
place.
Most of the weight is supported by the front cross member
after you attach the electric motor.
You have to secure this assembly very well as the DC motor
used is strong enough to torque it right out of there.
The motor is supported by a simple frame member that is
bolted across your existing frame. One or two pieces of angle
iron will suffice to support the engine. A cradle assembly
works well (Previous picture with blue framing).