paul, just to ask, did you consider a piano hinge at all? for less bending? also, have you driven your car since the hood opening was cut? was wondering how...
just a reminder. there's a spreadsheet with owner contact info. located in the group's "database" folder, if any of the new folks want to add themselves. there...
Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2477069462 Not the cheapest citicar, but not a bad deal for what you get. ...
Hi All! I've just posted another tech article on www.api-assembled.com: "Brake Maintenance and Performance Tips". Much THANKS go to fellow board member Cliff...
Hi Folks Can someone answer this question. Why were 6 volt batteries used to power the commut-car instead of 12 volt batteries configured to deliver the same...
My understanding is that 6 volt batteries are designed to hold their charge longer and are capable of doing more cycles than 12 volt batteries. You can...
A 12 volt battery does not have twice the power of a 6 volt battery. For the same weight it has twice the voltage, but half the amp/hour capacity. Actually...
6-volt deep-cycle batteries typically deliver twice the current capacity with less voltage "sag" under heavy load, than 12-volt batteries of equivalent ...
Hey gang, looking in the manual on scr diode in auto charger, it has a not if diode goes bad dont replace just eliminate, anyone know how to re-wire for this...
There was a service bulletin about removing a diode that was part of the contactors. If that diode assembly went bad (sometimes also part of a fuse block...
Hi all: I just bought a Comuta Car. Not knowing what it was, I thought I had
chanced upon some mutant golf cart/toy, but as I have found out, this is...
I will be looking at a Citicar this weekend. What can I expect to spend on complete brake rebuild? The seller mentioned getting the front wheel cylinders...
Welcome to the Group Ariel, It's been a pleasure talking with you on the phone. My research on your VIN number indicates that you have a (late) 1981 ComutaCar....
Sure, it's about (if memory serves) .036 ohms. Be sure to use Stainless/NiChrome otherwise it will be short lived. Or you can just buy one from Nu-Kar, they're...
Cost to rebuild? Tough question... depends entirely on the car, very seldom would anybody NEED to sleeve a wheel cylinder. The wheel cylinder rebuild kits that...
... Not from florida myself, but i maybe can answer a question anyway. I'm from NJ A Commuta/Citicar should have a title just like any other car (in NJ at...
Hi, I've got my eye on a commuta-car in my area. I am trying to get into contact with the owner to see how much they are asking...we'll see. It's light blue...
Go to evfinder.com and lick on the Classifieds button. There is one Citicar listed near the top of the page that is still available. Towards the bottom of...
Titles: Some of these cars did NOT come with titles. In addition to being used as street vehicles, some of these cars were ordered for non-street use. My car...
HI I got a policy with PROGRESSIVE. Steve in Illinois ... From: "Dave Henninger" <dhenning25@...> To: <C-Car@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 06,...
I'd appreciate other folks experience about repairing or upgrading my c-car. I've had my 1980 commuta-car for about six months now. It spent the last 15 years...
I join you as a new citicar owner, not just a lurker. Picked up my yellow 1976 citicar this evening. It has just 1941 original miles, and the original tires,...
welcome to the cc club vince...if you check out the prices on a complete brake job itl cost you about $400.00 or more depending on where you go ...the best...
Good Morning Allen, You've begun a great job towards restoring your car. Just like the other components that have been inspected and repaired, it sounds like...
Welcome to the group! Sounds like you have a good plan... I always like to get what I have working first before I start making upgrades. You may want to keep...
