Thanks for the comment. $6500 sounds liek a great price, is domeone doing the conversion for you?

I want to convert my 1976 camper bus!!! This is amazing

Nicola Tesla's car used a battery switching trick which makes the batteries self charging. Google "Tesla Switch", and positive results and replications are found on overunity website.

hi, great conversion. is it better to use Lithium ion battery or the battery they use in hybrid car? also how much do you spent on charging? and how often do you have to replace the battery, what is the maintence cost if any? i'm looking to convert a car too thanks

Dude, we are on the same page. I've been looking for a post 71 bus for a conversion for a couple of months now. I want an EV and like you, have a bunch of kids. Question… Why 6 volts instead of 12?

6v are a must if you want any range, they also lay longer, by years, than 12v or 8v batteries. So 6v gives you longevity and range but are heavier. More lead equals more range! Lithium is still not within my price range. As far as costs go, batteries are aboutt 2 grand and running costs are abot 3 cents per mile. Cheers!

6V gets you more range and longer battery life than 12 v batteries!

Lithium may be better but they are too expensive for me, and with so few home brew users doign it there is little support on how to get it working.

Great Job! I am about to convert a '74 Bay Window to 9" ADC. Whose adaptor plate did you use? Is the same adaptor used on the bus as well as the bug?

i sed one from wilderness ev, but I'm not sure I'd go with that one again. It was made from steel, and most good ones are aluminum. Mine also turned out to be pretty warped. Its probably the smae as the bug, its just the hole mounting pattern could be different. My plate had to be re-drilled to match with my trannys bolts.

HAHA. And I thought my driver's seat was looking bad.

How much did your conversion cost?

not counting the bus, and regular car maintenance it was about $9000

Excellent video! That is a really cool squeaky van.

It seems like a bomb, i think that if CIA or sthing like that found this bus, just will comunicate to de USA pealople another TERRORIST atack xD ahha

but now talking seriously: 155v DC,, isn't it a little dangerous?

where did u get that electric engine from?

Hi-torque electric. Jim Husted made it for me. He is in Redmond Oregon. Give him a call if you are interested in getting one.

In Oregon, it rains alot, so around here, I sure wouldn't want an Electric Motor exposed like that. I think most of the Conversions I've seen here bolt/weld a metal box onto a sturdy frame before putting the motor in.

Gas vent a good idea, IMO, tho I don't think I've heard heard concerns about that from EV drivers. Thanx for uploading the video.

Why did you use wet cell batteries? You should use the sealed batteries or jell deep cycle.
For those who want to know where you can buy parts………

You can find all the electrical supplies you need for an electric car conversion at you local forklift company. such as Raymond, Clark, Cat. FYI

I really like the EV conversion you did!
I agree with the Gel Batteries, I get referbished ones for $50 bucks each locally. 12 Volt (you would need only half as many batteries) (Ask for Red Top for the radio and Blue Top/Deep cycle for the motor) No venting needed with these sealed batteries. and you can eleminate the 10 up front also using the 12 volt. I get the ones with both side and top posts. Two Pos and Two Neg to connect with. Just look for a battery referbish place in your town.

12V batteries would save weight, but RANGE was my goal, 6V batteries can double your range. The more weight in Lead you have the longer you can drive!

Cheers!

I did not know that. Thanks.

YES, this is very nice! Gonna do it when I'm a bit older and if my creation is roadworthy according to Finland's laws… : ) If I live here by the time.

Peace!

nice. ive seen a video on a guy who did a vw beete. good idea looks 2 hard for me to do but i love it