George Albright Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Baker-Raulang-24V-DC-motor-/184705881433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Funny it has a VW adapter. I never figured anyone used them to make electric powered bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akstraw Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 24 VDC; sounds like an industrial motor, not an electric car motor. Edited April 21, 2021 by Akstraw Correct errant auto-correct (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Has baker Raulang on the tag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akstraw Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Electric cars of the day used 78 to 84 volt motors. Baker and Rauch & Lang merged in mid 1915 because the writing was on the wall regarding the decline of the electric passenger car. The new firm looked for alternate business, including industrial lift trucks and tractors and industrial equipment, and also made auto bodies for other car companies. It appears that the Baker Raulang name did not come into use for some time after the merger, officially in 1937, so I question whether this motor is actually as old as 1915. The company continued to produce lift trucks and other equipment under the Baker Raulang name until purchased by Otis in 1954. The seller could be correct that it is an elevator motor. Definitely not from either a Baker or a Rauch&Lang automobile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 Amazing info! Go AACA ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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