MG conversions do work!

mgfelectric wrote:

The project was very well written up at the time by Practical Classics Magazine - if there is interest, I'll try and put it on this forum. Also, no cutting/welding was involved, just holes and bolts.
 

Yes, please do post the article if you can.

Yes please. It will be a really good read.

There is a member of the T-bar " markymark" based in Geelong here in Oz that has done an electric conversion.
I don't think he has been active for a while.
https://www.the-t-bar.com/forum/ev-conversions/97320-aussie-electric-mgf-conversion#195038

Top speed is over 90mph comfortably. 0-60 about 10 secs. Designed for overnight charging on off-peak electricity at 2kW from standard domestic socket. Range 80 miles.

Practical Classics MGF Electric story

That's very impressive.
Congrats.

I can’t remember which pan I had to duck last time I brought the thought of my buying another f to do just this.
I’ve the space (just), I’ve the knowledge, the equipment to make, mend & modify. I’ve enough contacts who might help source the parts. Tesla bits are favourites for these jobs, they are also the most expensive. It wouldn’t be a racing car, so a Leaf as a donor would be of interest.
My wife had now had both cataract done & vision is much improved, it therefore follows that her aim will have improved also, I think I’ll keep these thoughts to myself.
At seventy+ one has to consider how long it might take bring it to fruition & how those who are “left behind” would deal with second Mad Dad Mobile
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I love the engineering that goes into these conversions but for me the parts just seem too expensive to justify. £ 12k is certainly too far beyond the cost threshold for me.

I would certainly be interested if it were practical to repurpose most of the necessary parts from a crash damaged EV that could be picked up for £3 or £4 k with maybe another £ 500 for odd materials plus the cost of a donor non runner F/ TF .

Notanumber wrote:

I love the engineering that goes into these conversions but for me the parts just seem too expensive to justify. £ 12k is certainly too far beyond the cost threshold for me.

I would certainly be interested if it were practical to repurpose most of the necessary parts from a crash damaged EV that could be picked up for £3 or £4 k with maybe another £ 500 for odd materials plus the cost of a donor non runner F/ TF .
 

£3-4k is probably around the cost of materials these days to convert a small car like an  MGF. In the last couple of years especially the cost of batteries have dropped through the floor as the new generation of EVs start getting written off.
The two EV conversions I have done/currently in the middle of since my MG I have spent more on restoration than conversion.
 

There was an f on eBay with a Tesla motor fitted & other bits up for £800. I was sorely tempted.
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That’s an impressive project, and it’s great to hear your MGF conversion is still running strong after all these years. The write-up from Practical Classics would be interesting to see if you get a chance to share it here. Converting the 1960 speedboat must have been a fun change of pace too, especially if you experimented with any during the build. The MGTF rear subframe and parts you have sound perfect for someone who wants to start an electric build, so I’m sure it will catch the right person’s eye. Thanks for offering to help with questions because it’s always good to learn from someone with real hands-on experience

Sadly  ol' mate hasn't been about since so I don't expect you'll get any answers.