Re: (ET) E-15 Motor on EBay

["Christopher Zach" <czach computer org>]

I disagree. Figure you're going to destroy pack#1 anyway learning how to 
use
them and go with used (but good) golf cart batteries.

I bought six at $25 each and I am happy as a clam.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: (ET) E-15 Motor on EBay


> New batteries (Trojans T-105) will run about $400. From what I've read 
> and
> seen, the small savings of cheaper batteries isn't worth it (tho others
may
> disagree). Sometimes you can get used golf cart batteries (I had no luck
> with that) and that may be worthwhile.
>
> Prices go all over the place.
>
> I think a lot depends on location. If you are in (what seems to me) prime
ET
> territory (upper mid-west) you have lots of opportunities. Down here in 
> VA
I
> had a bit of a time finding something within a few hours drive.
>
> Also, what accessories does it have and which do you want? Particular
> accessories can be hard to find and may be $$$. On the other hand if it
> comes with good accessories you don't want they may be of value to 
> someone
> else.
>
> Do you want to restore it? Then sheet metal rust, etc become important.
> Luckily the important parts of these machines are heavy duty. The ones
I've
> seen rust out along the bottom of the battery box sheet metal - no big
deal.
> I think these parts are still available.
>
> Here is a one data point: I bought my E12S, rusty, no batteries, good
tires
> for $100. I paid another $100 for a rusty, but sound, mower deck with
stiff
> motors. A dozer blade in very good condition was $200 and the mounting
> bracjet was $50. I bought this all at once, but the guy priced it out 
> this
> way.  So all told it was $450. Batteries were $400. I put another $150 or
so
> into SS bolts, paint, bearings, etc. I'm enjoying the heck out of it.
>
> I think $300 for just the tractor (if that's true), not running, bad
tires,
> is a bit high, unless it is in good shape otherwise (little or no rust).
>
> Side note to all: Perhaps someone (hopefully with better knowledge than
me)
> should write up a 'beginner's guide to ETs', like how to find one and 
> what
> things are worth. I have an old BMW motorcycle and a couple fellows wrote
up
> notes on what to look for  and questions to ask when buying one, esp. 
> when
> it's sight unseen (ebay, etc). A similiar thing for ETs could be posted 
> to
> the files section. I'd be happy to do it if others can send me what to
> include.
>
> I know I was asking these same questions a year ago (now I ask different
> questions).
>
> Pheww, sorry I got so long-winded...
>
> - SteveS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "erick smith" <ericksmi yahoo com>
> To: "Humphrey, Timothy" <HumphreyT neads ang af mil>; <>
> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 10:43 AM
> Subject: Re: (ET) E-15 Motor on EBay
>
>
> > This all sounds rather intriguing to me as I am
> > looking for an ET.  Did the owner say how much
> > resoration might be needed beyond tires and batteries?
> >  Can anyone give me an idea of what new batteries
> > cost?
> > Sounds like it could be a summer project.
> > Do you think that $300 is a reasonable price (I'm new
> > to Electrak - just been following the discussions
> > somewhat and making plans for getting one).
> >
> > Erick Smith
> >
> >
> > --- "Humphrey, Timothy" <HumphreyT neads ang af mil>
> > wrote:
> > > I just spoke with the gentleman selling the E15
> > > Motor on E-Bay.
> > >
> > > He has the rest of the tractor. Tractor only,
> > > dry-rotted tires, no
> > > batteries, not bad sheet metal. No other info
> > > available.
> > >
> > > He will take 300 for the whole enchilada, this means
> > > you need to "win" the
> > > motor, if you want it. Win it for $300 or more and
> > > the whole thing is yours.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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