Re: (ET) gas mower conversion

["steves" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

These are generalities, but I think are pretty close to reality.

1. In used ETs the three most important things are location , location,
location. From what I've seen in the NE and north mid-west you may well see
them in the newspaper classifieds or local papers. elec-trak.org and this
site are probably the best places to start. Ebay has them pretty often.
Where are you located?

2. You may be lucky and find one that has been well cared for, but I think
mostly you will find they have rust. You will pay a premium for a 
non-rusted
machine >$1000 from what I've seen. Luckily the sheet metal is relatively
easy to replace or repair. The major parts are very heavy duty or cast so
you shouldn't have major structural problems. One left in the rain out will
be more rusted and will have nests and stuff but can still be electrically
and mechanically sound. If you are very lucky there are a few still in
crates that get found from time to time.

3. Don't know. I think you'd be happier with an ET - it comes with a built
in support group.

4. There's an E20 on Ebay.

Good luck - be patient and one will come along that's right.

- SteveS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Messa, Corbett (GE Infrastructure)" <Corbett Messa gefanuc com>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 2:22 PM
Subject: (ET) gas mower conversion


I am new to elec-trak's and I hope this list can help me learn some more
about them. I have a few newbie questions:

1. What classified sites carry elec-trak mowers? I have looked at the
elec-trak.org, but their is only one on there and unfortunately it is not
the model that I am looking for. I am looking for an E15 or E20.
2. What kind of condition is normal to find these mowers in? Their is one 
on
Ebay that has rust. I can do the repairs for this kind of bodywork, but I 
am
wondering if this is the normal quality of mowers that go up for sale? Do
ones without as much rust come up for sale often?
3. Are their any sites out there that show how people have converted their
gas mower over to electric? I would consider this only if I cannot find an
elec-trak for sale.
4. Anyone have one for sale right now?


Thanks,
Corbett

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