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Mad Dog
08-31-2011, 09:22 AM
Jeff Collins and the Crew at Whitby Motorcars Build an Electric '33

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/community/whitby/images/DSC05404.jpg

The crew at Whitby Motorcars has been helping customers build their Factory Fives for a long time, each one unique, but they recently had a project that gave them a new challenge. Jeff Collins sent us some photos of their latest '33 Hot Rod build with an all electric power plant, and it is impressive.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/community/whitby/images/DSC05402.jpg

Jeff said, "It looks like we'll get sub 5 (seconds) 0-60 burns the rear tires, a 150-200 mile range and charges on 110V." Jeff and the team at Whitby had this all-electric Hot Rod at the recent Charlotte Autofair and have been big supporters on the new Factory Five Forum.

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/community/whitby/images/DSC05405.jpg

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/community/whitby/images/DSC05403.jpg

This Hot Rod comes on the heels of the Amp=D all electric '33 Hot Rod that debuted at the 2009 SEMA Show. Click here (http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/showevent/SEMA/2009/ampd.html) to read all about that Hot Rod build.
Sailor
08-31-2011, 05:17 PM
OK, we need video of this one......
Jeff Collins
08-31-2011, 05:35 PM
We'll get some video posted, this thing is unbelievable. From what I have heard there is some boot leg video on youtube.It will smoke the tires. We are planning on going to the drag strip next week. We have teamed up with some real sharp electrical car guys from Green Cycle Design, and that is where this project came from. We are planning on offering electric kits for your FFR build. More to come!
65 Cobra Dude
08-31-2011, 06:01 PM
Nice work Jeff and Team. Can't wait to see the videos and hear more about your upcoming offerings.

Henry
Olli
09-01-2011, 06:11 AM
Wow! Nice work Jeff. I too am looking forward to seeing some video.

Olli
Raceral
09-01-2011, 07:20 AM
I love it. Holler when you go to Piedmont with it. Smokey burnouts with no noise...yikes!!!

Good lord... it just hit me.... I guess Al Gore will be the guest speaker at this years Christmas Party;)
riptide motorsport
09-01-2011, 03:08 PM
Very cool!!
jjm
09-01-2011, 09:42 PM
Great car....and electric kits offered for FFR cars.....that allow this type of range....I love it
geoffav
09-03-2011, 12:52 PM
Great accomplishment for sure but not my cup of tea. These things are getting close to being a usable car. :)