Congratulations are in order after being shy and stuck at 9999 for about 150 miles tropica #3 had finally joined the 10,000 mile club! how many members are...
My Tropica No: 17 will be up for sale shortly. I have replaced or the wiring and replaced all the batteries . Redone the whole interior.Unfortunately, I need...
tropica for sale - unnumbered rolling chassis for early demos with all parts required to complete car - you can even apply for a new VIN as it is un-numbered,...
There are Zap Xebra nEV/lsv interested wanting to join this group. There is already a very active Xebra group for the Zap Xebra, and the nevs group is now...
Just in case you didn't know..... Gary Star was one of the instigators of the purchase of Tropica assets by Zebra Motors. He owned the Zebra name and logo. As...
Do most of you have collision insurance no your Tropicas? And if so, through which companies? Our insurance company (Farmers) says that they would insure a...
Bill, Now I dont insure mine since I dont drive it....but when the time comes I am sure Grundy Classic car will do a stated value policy. I have about 12...
Hello group members, I request that the members choose amongst their membership for a member to take over group duties to ensure its smooth operation. Please...
Hello Bruce, group, etc. I do not know the people in the group well, so it is difficult to make a recommendation. Jim Shook In a message dated 7/13/2007...
FYI: Typically I spend 5 minutes per day per group maintaining them. By the way, the group may want to use the group's web "Poll" feature to do the group vote...
I'm available to help. Steve ... From: Bruce {EVangel} Parmenter <brucedp@...> To: tropica_ev@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 4:51 pm Subject:...
Jim Shook is someone who knows the history of this company.? I sold my Tropica on Ebay but enthusiam for EVs remains unduanted.? I am currently restoring a 50...
The question marks in my last post were randomly generated by my computer.? I have no idea why, but I did not wish to imply that Jim Shook was less than fully...
Steveb48@... steve_b48 volunteered to be group moderator. I will wait until Sunday before giving them the power encase anyone has an objection to selecting...
Steve is a good guy and gets my vote for what it's worth.? Even though I sold my Tropica I remain interested in the product.? To date, it's the most fun EV I...
Hi all, Has anyone found replacements for the push button switches used for turn signals, horn and highbeams? I have one that failed and another that's going. ...
Steve, All I know is that they are marine (ie boat) parts. I would look at a boat repair source. Jim Shook In a message dated 8/7/2007 11:03:58 A.M. Pacific...
I believe you are correct. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: motobman@... Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 19:38:38 To:tropica_ev@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
Hi Jim, The rocker switches for headlights, FWD/REV and hazzard lights as well as the push buttons for the clock setting, trip odometer and battery watering...
Hi all, From what I find on my chassis, I believe they are Carlingswitch brand. Some appear to be V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches. I found a pdf on...
Hi John, Thanks for the info. I think you are bang on with the rockers. I looked at the push buttons on their web site and they seem to be square rather than...
Hi Steve, I can't seem to find what pointed me to the 3M series. I have never seen the switches in person and just have a couple of pictures from a few odd...
Hi John, I did a quick measurement in the dark and that looks close. You can forward me the PDF at Steveb48@... and I'll post it in the files section. ...
I had some spares but sold them with the Tropica.? If my cavernous garage discourges a few more I will let you know.? I agree with Steve that they were Marine...
Hi Everyone, A while back I put together a quick website with info on the Tropica that Matt Graham and I owned #3. Brad is new owner, but I left the website...
I'm game to move my content from my personla domain nogas.org, and help sign up for some of the re-design work. What I'd love to see is a place for us to put...
