I shared my interest with Facebook and received several generous offers of story. Here is one, written by Ra Cleave and Boyd Benton of New Zealand, with some slight edits by me, to make it easier for foreigners to understand. Ra writes:
We spent $NZ 4,400 on the Leaf, and $NZ 15,000 on the Bongo. The Bongo seemed bloody expensive at the time, but Covid-19 had increased second hand car prices and looking back we probably should have put more money into the recipient vehicle. We would have spent about $NZ 3,000 for miscellaneous parts and refurbishments.Chassis rail mods. Photo courtesy Boyd Benton and Miriam Odlin
Engine bay in the rear made it easier to install the inverter charger and junction box. Photo courtesy Boyd Benton and Miriam Odlin