My Auranthetic Charger restoration and assorted electric vehicle fun
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The Money Shot
Finally had a chance to shoot the bikes together. Thanks to a good friend who volunteered her garden and her time to help.
Thanks, Alison
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hi there. I notice you mention the use of a Scott Motor. do you have a phone number for them? I have to talk to them about customizing one of their motors and can't find them! Thx a bunch Phil
I wasn't able to find any info on Scott on the internet except for an Italian company. A good source for that is the EV forum. There are a few experts lurking there who are very helpful.
Awesome blog. I just picked up an Auranthetic and am going through the net trying to find information on them. I did quick test on the motor and I believe it's dead. I pulled it from the frame and plan on taking it to a motor shop to see if it can be repaired at a reasonable cost. You can check out some pics on my website at http://seeburgeds.com/ - just scroll to the bottom and click on "Auranthetic". I plan to add more pictures pretty soon.
Produced in California between 1972 and 1979 by the Auranthetic Corporation the Charger was converted from imported Taiwanese Gemini Mini Scramblers and SSTs without engines. Auranthetic Corp. cut the frames, welded in battery boxes, motor loops and installed the elecrtical components. Only a few thousand units were produced in two and three wheeled versions. There were distributors across North America and at least one in BC
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hi there. I notice you mention the use of a Scott Motor. do you have a phone number for them? I have to talk to them about customizing one of their motors and can't find them!
Thx a bunch
Phil
I wasn't able to find any info on Scott on the internet except for an Italian company. A good source for that is the EV forum. There are a few experts lurking there who are very helpful.
http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/
Good luck.
Marcus,
Awesome blog. I just picked up an Auranthetic and am going through the net trying to find information on them. I did quick test on the motor and I believe it's dead. I pulled it from the frame and plan on taking it to a motor shop to see if it can be repaired at a reasonable cost. You can check out some pics on my website at http://seeburgeds.com/ - just scroll to the bottom and click on "Auranthetic". I plan to add more pictures pretty soon.
Again - thanks for the "Auranthetic Orange" blog.
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