New member looking to contact Mick Popka

[Peter KerrParticipant]

Hello,

I’m based on Southern California and have just purchased a French 1951 11BL. It has a lot of needs – primarily interior and floor so its going to be a while before I get it on the road.

In researching I came across this link that mentioned Mick. I’d like to ask him about some details. Is he a member here?

https://www.tractionavant.ch/Berichte/Technik/Elektrische/Traction.php

Thank you

Peter Kerr

[Larry LewisParticipant]

That electric Traction conversion was done by John Gillard a few years ago. I did some work on it myself when I was there. It’s a Familiale.

[Peter KerrParticipant]

Hi Larry,

Thanks for responding. I’m curious how the gearbox held up. My understanding was that these were OK in normal use but a bit weak. I’d have thought the electric motor would have caused it some distress…..

 

I’m considering something similar but using a different gearbox. It would be simpler to use the stock one….

[Peter KerrParticipant]

Here are some pictures as it sits now. I’m not sure why it was lined with wood – maybe someone confused European cars with a sauna?

 

[Larry LewisParticipant]

As I recall the gearbox only had reverse and second gear as it was only to be used as some sort of promotional vehicle for an architectural firm. At first there was too much power from the electric motor so it had to be adjusted to give out maybe 40 hp. I did see one of John’s employees take it down the street and it went like a rocket!

A wooden lined Traction. I’m speechless.

[Paul BarnardParticipant]

Hi Peter

 

If you still want to contact Mick P – I notice that he’s on Facebook.

 

Cheers

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