Looking for parts to make a UV18 out of a UV26. Don't need the batteries, nor an entire scooter.
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WTB: Hull and battery rack for UV18
Looking for parts to make a UV18 out of a UV26. Don't need the batteries, nor an entire scooter.
Find a local machine shop with a big lathe. Salvage the fittings from the UV26.Originally Posted by kmev
I have a hull for the 18, but the rack was stolen.
https://www.silent-submersion.com/In.../P7290122t.JPG
Is this the battery rack? Only image I could find. Looks like something that should not be too difficult to build up from plate stock and a bit of tubing. Aluminum? HD plastics? PVC sched. 80?
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I'd like to keep the UV26 hull intact.
You can use HDPE pipe, I picked up some from HDPE supply
10" IPS SDR17 PE4710 Black Hdpe Pipe Straight Length Per Foot
BLK IPS 1000 DR17 040
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$17.42 USD
$34.84 USD
You will still need that friend with a big lathe though. When they cut it they will use a rough cut band saw so the cut is not so smooth. Someone who is good with a lathe can clean it up pretty easily though.
Decided to cut the UV26 hull as I realized I don't ever want to carry a UV26 again. It took some time to find a shop that was capable, and also willing, to do a one-off job for a private party.
The first quote was $200 for cutting only. I found a second shop that cut for $90 - I am drilling and tapping for the latches myself. If you want the name of the shop and are willing to ship to Merrimac, Wisconsin, contact me.
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