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1988 Ford Ranger EV project - $1,350 (SE Salem)
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Curtis 1231C-8601 controller (96-144V, 500A) and AMD FB1-4001A DC motor (100 HP). This was the most popular combination for conversions 10-15 years ago, before AC donor drivetrains became accessible, and cost ~$1500 ea when new.
The motor is installed and functioning fine under 12V power, but the controller hasn't been tested, as it needs 72V minimum to operate. I have the throttle potbox, high voltage contactors, DC-DC converter for 12V accessory power, and aluminum heatsink for the controller.
5-spd manual transmission (2wd), manual steering, and manual brakes: the ideal combination for conversion simplicity, with minimal accessories to power.
Good body/paint and frame, with only some firewall rust holes that needed repairing (done). Front tow bar brackets and 2" rear hitch receiver. No bed, as the plan was to build a hinged flatbed covering the rear battery tray in front of the rear axle, protected by the frame rails. Bracing has been added for that purpose. Included are aftermarket tail lights to get incorporated into a flatbed.
The bench seat and door cards were toast, and the dash cover is pretty rough. I sourced a much nicer 60/40 bench, good steering wheel, etc. I have a factory front sway bar for it, but the mounts haven't been added.
Factory service manuals and electrical schematics are included. I have all the wiring and random bits that were removed, plus a lot of notes on what went where. Basically, I left off with stripping out any wiring that was no longer needed for the conversion, to simplify adding in the new stuff.
I estimate it weighs 1900 lbs currently, and should be in the neighborhood of 2500 lbs with batteries and supporting components. Being that light, a large battery pack won't be necessary. But if you do want to go bigger, there's lots of space up front to add to the pack.
Feel free to ask any questions. I'll probably have to consult my notes, given how long it's been since I wrenched on it...