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The Hybrid Convertible Project Prius v

Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by Bill the Engineer, Aug 8, 2014.

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  1. Bill the Engineer

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    The soundproofing at the firewall has been rolled back and the floor soundproofing removed. Any soundproofing in the headliner and cargo area was already out when I bought the car. The doors were already off then too.

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    Looking good Bill. I can tell u from experience that the A B & C pillars will require the most muscle work :)


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    interesting. i wonder if it's any other door, or all? now i have to find out.
     
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    Used the dimensions I measured on the cars to do a cad drawing at lunch time. I needed to see how the two bodies best align. Just laying the Firebird door sills on top of the Prius v sills would make the car look stupid tall (like a freaked-out 4x4.) I adjusted things until I was happy where things landed. The blue is the v. The orange is the Firebird body. The final height will be approximately the same as the original Firebird, or possibly a little lower!

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    I'm going to lose part of the back seat area, but that's OK. I only plan to have a retriever ride back there anyway. I will create a full rain cap to go over the HV Battery considering what will be around it.

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    The full v side sills will remain. The bottoms of the Firebird sills will be cut away to nestle over them, then a new flare panel will be added. The final welded structure should be stronger than either car individually.

    This should work out well.

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    you see all that in those lines?o_O
     
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    Don't you? ;) :D
     
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    ...and MUCH More. I think in 3D and can see designs before they are built inside my mind. That (and some good luck) is how I got my 6 patents.

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    wow. i would say that i think inside the box, but i don't even know where the box is.(n)
     
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    The box is very useful. You can make other things out of it. :D

    Sunny Saturday in the 70's in Ohio tomorrow. I'll post pictures...

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    same here! i'l be raking the lawn. and watching for your post.:)
     
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    What a GLORIOUS Saturday in Ohio! Got the "v" outside and went to town. The photos say it all! :D

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    And I drove it back into the garage when I was done.

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    love it! skateboard?
     
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    More like a beach buggy.
     
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    oh ya. makes you think about other possibilities. after you're done with the firebrid.:p
     
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    Well, there's no turning back now. :eek:
     
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    This is my dream project! Why would I ever want to turn back?!?

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    are you planning on using the stock v wheels on the FireBrid?
    if not... I'd be interested in purchasing the set from you :)

    this is an awesome project, I can't wait to see the finished product!
     
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    The wheels will be available in a year or two once I know what offset I need on the Rally-II's. I originally had the idea of swapping them onto the Gen-III, but the bolt pattern is different.

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    i'll have the lawn chair when you're done, as a momento.:)
     
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    In case any of you ever wanted to see what the structure INSIDE your Prius v looks like, here are a couple of examples:

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    Just downloaded these from my wife's cell phone. I guess as Neanderthals go I'm photogenic enough. Gotta work on that Santa tummy though...

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