Recently updated on November 23, 2022 at 07:37 am
This bright red classic is the all-electric Kindred Chevrolet 3100 pickup as 300 hp Electric mod! A complete conversion based on an old Chevrolet 3100, with a classic look and lots of modern touches. Kindred Motorworks has specialized in the e-conversion of classic cars and offers various powerful, reliable and state-of-the-art conversion kits for vehicles from days long gone. According to Kindred, after the conversion, the cars still have the iconic looks of yesteryear, but paired with significantly more practicality and an easy-to-use powertrain. Kindred currently offers four in full restored Models include: the Camaro, Bronco, VW Bully and Chevy 3100. The latter is based on the 3100-1947 Chevrolet 1953 and a ready-to-run example starts at US$159.000 (€153.854).
Chevrolet 3100 pickup
The 3100 Elektromod is powered by a direct drive AC motor that sends 298 hp (219 kW) to the rear wheels. The electric motor is fed by a KORE Power battery with a capacity of 74 kWh, which should enable a maximum range of 322 km (200 miles). According to Kindred, the battery can be charged with 120 and 240 volts. With a level 2 charger, a full charge takes about nine hours. In the course of the conversion, the Kindred 3100 will receive a double wishbone front suspension, a rack and pinion steering and also an electric one Power Steering, a modern one Disc brake system all around or one electronic parking brake are in. Also a keyless one Keyless go access, power windows & Co. can be ordered.
Air conditioning, electric tailgate etc.
The 3100 also receives other amenities such as a heater and a Air conditioning, while the body remains true to its style despite the many changes. Furthermore, the split windscreen with opposing windscreen wipers is installed and the typical fresh air nozzle in the hood is still available. Furthermore, the loading area can be used as originally intended, even if the waterproof marine-grade flooring with the aluminum Lashing rails actually too bad. Incidentally, the body stands on 17-inch aluminum wheels with chrome-plated Chevrolet hubcaps and Continental TrueContact Tour tires. The interior is basically kept simple, the individual leather interior, the three-point seat belts, the modern instrument cluster in the original style and a sound system with new speakers and subwoofer upgrade it significantly.
Nice details such as headrests for the seat or the center armrest with cup holders also contribute to this. Featuring a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a mobile phone charging station, bed-mounted power outlets and USB ports, and a 1000W/120VInverters for Home the details are rounded off. According to Kindred, the Chevy 3100 will be available in eight colors and production will start in 2024. Should we get any more information, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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