[Hemibill]

Quick intro - I am a working mechanic who also restores cars as a hobby, I have experience in many different fields within the automotive world, and I love building stuff.

I've often considered doing electric conversions and with the way gas prices keep going up, I think this is a great time to learn how to do this. I've got a '69 VW Bug that can be used as my "test project.

 

[brian_]

Welcome!

I suppose one good thing about a Bug is that many other people have converted them, so you have lots of examples to copy. Of course, some of the shouldn't be copied...

 

[cricketo]

Volkswagen VW Beetle/Bug EV Conversion Complete Kit, Regen Brakes, Battery Packs 1956-1977, EV West - Electric Vehicle Parts, Components, EVSE Charging Stations, Electric Car Conversion Kits

 

[Hemibill]

Welcome!

I suppose one good thing about a Bug is that many other people have converted them, so you have lots of examples to copy. Of course, some of the shouldn't be copied...

Yes, very true. I'm also toying with the idea of electrifying older muscle cars, but the stigma of "It NEEDS a big block!" seems to turn away many folks as soon as I mention the idea.

 

[Hemibill]

Volkswagen VW Beetle/Bug EV Conversion Complete Kit, Regen Brakes, Battery Packs 1956-1977, EV West - Electric Vehicle Parts, Components, EVSE Charging Stations, Electric Car Conversion Kits

Thanks for the link. I'm in northern California but I'd love to stop by their place someday.

 

[remy_martian]

Yes, very true. I'm also toying with the idea of electrifying older muscle cars, but the stigma of "It NEEDS a big block!" seems to turn away many folks as soon as I mention the idea.

So a Tesla LDU instead of SDU, then?

😂

 

[Peet12]

Is that Bill Hicks in your pic?

 

[Hemibill]

Is that Bill Hicks in your pic?

Yes. A very sharp-witted man, gone from this earth far too soon.

 

[Peet12]

My favorite intellectual of all time.

 

[Hemibill]

So a Tesla LDU instead of SDU, then?

😂

I was unfamiliar with the difference, so I did a quick Google search.... Yes, a LDU, or some other high amp control system. (Have not that far ahead yet)