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Hi everyone, I currently own a 1992 Carry that is street legal. I use it for running around town. I feel it would be a good candidate for a EV conversion since it has a curb weight of about 1600lbs, no power steering, solid rear locking axle and tons of space under the bed for the conversion. I am a ticketed heavy duty mechanic by trade. My goals for this is just to make a silly little car that puts a smile on my face and is fun to zip around town.
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