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frank7778	This is my first post on these boards, but like all here I have allways wanted a Prowler. I have been involved in building advanced electric cars since retiring, and am looking for a prowler with a blown engine, tranny, etc. to use as a starting point for a new build. Somehow it just seems 'right' to breathe a new high tech life into such a great body style. 1). Anybody know of an available car for a REASONABLE price? 2). Has anyone built an electric Prowler yet? Thanks for your help. Frank
Kevin A	Frank, I think this would be a great idea. I have never heard of an electric Prowler so I hope you build the first. A Prowler with a decent body will likely be at least $20K but maybe a high-miler (>>100K miles) could be less. A salvage title car would likely be the best candidate due to the nature of the project and those should be in the teens. Good luck with the project and keep up posted on your progress! Kevin
HScott	Sounds like a great idea, then we could all have the prowler we love, without all the prowler problems I read about from fuel pumps and on. However I must say my car has never had any problems yet except for a window regulator, anyone have any wood I can knock on!
Steve Conley	Frank, what type of electric cars have you built?? What type of batteries, motor, transmission, controller, charger, DC-DC converter, and gauge did you use?? For my electric car I used a 98 Chevy S-10 with 200ah Lithium Ion batteries a 9" ADC motor with 5 speed trans. Raptor 1200 controller and a Chetta charger. And barley had room in a truck, of course I can hall plywood. But all of this would never fit into my Prowler. Maybe if I used the trailer??Let me know. Thank You. Steve
catfish	every car has problems.you could love a silent prowler,go buy a prius please. ------------------ This message has been edited by catfish on 07-04-2010 at 10:57 PM
ALLEY CAT	Where would the batteries be installed in a Prowler? Enough room?
catfish	where else the pass seat,or the trunk. ------------------
frank7778	Thanks to all for your comments. As to some of the questions: You can check out our latest project on our website: www.fvtxprize.com This is a custom build from the ground up for the Automotive Xprize competition. We have done quite well, but that't a different story. The car is a series hybrid with two custom built brushless dc motors (each generating ~ 200hp ) one for each of the front two wheels. We also built the battery packs to be distributed in several places for optimum weight distribution. In this configuration we get over 130 mile range on batteries alone before we engage our engine/generator. To much detail for a forum thread, but you get the idea..... We've learned a ton from the exercise (which was one of the main goals). In any event, if someone hears of a potential chasis, please send a pm. Thanks again, Frank
Pantera	Frank, Great web site. I love the quote: ".... those that say it can't be done need to get out of the way of those that are DOING IT.... " Good Luck to you and your team!! Brian ------------------ Pantera ProwlerStuff.com Purple 1999--Chrome wheels, Stainless Grille, Mopar/Borla Performance Exhaust, Prowler Pro Gears, K&N Air filter, Shimmers, ceramic brake pads, Splash Guards, Chrome Shift Bezel, Flame Ball Shifter, Chrome Headrest Covers, Wonder Bar, Spinners, Infinity Kappa speakers, Get-A-Way luggage trunk, Hardtop, & a smile from ear to ear...
onecatnodog	Frank 7778: Interesting post Frank! Here is a idea for you... Pick up a Prowler at a good price $22,000 to $25,000 as they are out there and the parts that you remove can be sold helping to pay for the car... Some guys like me are starting to collect and sell Prowler Parts to help out other Prowler owners that are in the need, for keeping there car up and running... Just check out the Classified Section and post the parts you pull and don't need... Help Others while Helping Yourself! Just a thought... John(onecatnodog)Collins
toys	Frank the best of luck to you on your project. Pantera Not to repeat myself but How many times has someone on this site said it can't be done won't happen, only to have it done by some innovative persons I agree with the quote "To those that say it can't be done need to get out of the way of those that are DOING IT.... " toys
idive	Speaking of projects... Willie, did you manage to get those pictures for me yet?
PMcat	Hi Frank, Did the electric Prowler project ever get done? I have an interest in an alternative fuel Prowler and I am curious if you (or anyone else) ever built one. P.S. Nice website. I hope your projects are going well.
Prowl 36	With LIFEPO4 Batteries not Lithium Ion and the engine and transmission removed there is more than plenty of room !!! The Car would probably kick the Tesla's A$$. GO FOR IT! ------------------
adacus	Hello Frank, This might be the perfect car for what your trying to work on. http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/008580.html
padroo	Some people don't appreciate the development of the electric car. I own a Toyota Prius now and hope my next car will be all electric. Ford has a Focus coming out that is all electric. When you remove the engine, transmission, transaxle, fuel tank and associated items from a car you will find a lot of room for batteries. Battery technology is advancing at a rapid rate because people are starting to see a way to jump in early and make a lot of money on a good battery design. Future electric cars can be all wheel drive with a motor at each wheel instead of the arrangement we use in cars now and will need little or no transmission. Electric cars have not been made in quantity for 100 years, give electric some time and you will wonder why it ever took so long. Do you think the oil companies had something to do with it, na! This message has been edited by padroo on 02-05-2012 at 11:31 AM
Michael Pond	Maybe hydrogen/electric would work, but until they get the electrical grid in this country up, can you imagine the brown-outs this country would have when everyone got home from work and plugged in thier cars. Look what happens now during a heat wave in the eastern U.S. Major brown-outs when the A/C's turn on. Throw in a few million electic cars and hold on. Speaking of cheap, inexpensive, and available fuel, how about neuclear/electric power cars. When you get home, plug your car into your house, power it and re-supply the power grid, plus lower your electrical bill. Hydrogen/electrical will do the same thing as they are already doing this in Sweden on a small scale. They would run on a pea size piece of uranium for 20+ rears, and would be just as safe as any other type of fuel. If they can build power plants that can survive a neuclear explosion, they can build a small one that can survive a car crash!!