restoration project

[Demopoly]

the previous owner tore out part of the back where the coffins go. I have a connection here in Seattle for a Basalt or Granite slab to replace the original faux stone on plywood. They're sure it'll work out with the thickness and weight. the interior suffered a bit of neglect, but is generally in good shape and all parts present but for the wood deck they cut out. Some of the rollers are missing.

What I wanted to do was install a fold-down rear seat at the rear doors [it's a four door] if that's possible. There's lots of room under the deck where two large spare tires normally sit and they have plenty of clearance. I'm interested in ideas for this.

Thanks,

D

[SPreston2001]

How does it feel knowing theyre used to be dead bodies in the back of your car lol? Seems kinda creepy to me lol. Get some dual exhaust and hot rod it!

[Demopoly]

My long term plans for it do include driveline changes. I want to replace the wheel assemblies with electric wheel motors, which will eliminate the rear differential. I'm going to turn the driveshaft into a PTO unit for hydraulics in the hearse bed. The Engine will become a power generator for the electric wheels, and I'll store three 600 volt batteries in the hearse undercarriage where there's plenty of room and a solid steel frame to protect them. At about 140bhp the engine can produce more than a kilowatt for charging the batteries and powering the wheels. I've selected a type of Bow-Thruster electric engine that is small and durable for heavy use. At over 250hp per motor, that will give the hearse true All Wheel Drive with a total of 1000 HP! At these ratings the motors could drain the batteries with the engine full-out in about 30 seconds. For a good quarter mile I only need 10. That's three runs before I need to refuel, approximately.

Look for me in a couple of years at LACR, I'll be the drag racing Lawyer.

[winterset]

I am going to update my will that I want to get driven to my final destination in a Lime green herse.