For an overview of electric vehicle conversions for Datsun 1200, see Electric. Follows is one way to do it
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Motor
8" DC motor Adapter plate to stock transmission (Optional: Use 60-series four speed for more durability) Alumium mount
Battery Pack
120 Volt pack Thundersky lithium ion 60ah batteries. $3000 * 128V pack (40 individual batteries) * Weight: 300 lbs Aluminum pack brackets/carrier frame * can fit above engine subframe rails, fairly simple * or in ute bed with simple bolted down rectangle box * or under ute bed with careful fabrication of carrier Battery pack straps *Tin-plate copper battery interconnects Inter-cell regulators
Optional
Room Heater
Electric Heater Core: 108-156 VDC, 1500 watts $104.50 * Direct replacement for your vehicle's original heater core * Not cheap, but very warm for cold, damp climates High voltage relay
Gauges
Driver's Gauges: Voltmeter, etc. *:![]()