Bringing Tesla Power to a Classic 70's muscle car

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2022
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  • @RichRebuilds
    @RichRebuilds  2 года назад +112

    Did he ruin this classic car? Well, either way just know you can Get 20% off your first monthly box when you sign up at bspk.me/rebuilds20 and use promo code REBUILDS20 at checkout 😀

    • @rickydavis4964
      @rickydavis4964 2 года назад +32

      No not at all.

    • @boxeclectic
      @boxeclectic 2 года назад +12

      Richard this is going to start a chat riot…*laces up boxing gloves*

    • @lawrencekendrick6440
      @lawrencekendrick6440 2 года назад +16

      Looks like a trend setter, a lot of classics are sitting around waiting to be born again.

    • @jasonblair4057
      @jasonblair4057 2 года назад +14

      No, I think this is one of the best things to do to get some classic good looking cars back on the road. These types of conversations are going to be huge business once they become affordable. Thanks for the awesome presentation of this cool conversation. 👍👍

    • @martinliehs2513
      @martinliehs2513 2 года назад +11

      It's no different than any other restomod, where a classic is "sacrificed" for modern amenities, handling, braking, etc.
      It only seems sacrilegious with a collectible like this '72 Satellite. However, there are a lot of other nice 1960's and 70's cars out there for cheap that nobody wants as a daily driver because 11 mpg and barge-like handling, no matter how stylish the appearance.
      Maybe this type of conversion can give a lot of old iron a second life? Maybe help re-launch the "Keep America Beautiful" movement of the '70s?

  • @nicholasbartels6800
    @nicholasbartels6800 2 года назад +1089

    You guys have built some amazing machines, but it is awesome to see the enthusiasm you have towards someone else's build! Thank you for sharing!

    • @boxeclectic
      @boxeclectic 2 года назад +36

      That means a lot to us. Thanks for the kind words, we want to give credit where credit is due.. and this is a truly phenomenal build.

    • @shaunjeff45
      @shaunjeff45 2 года назад +6

      @@boxeclectic That interior design is better than Tesla's, because it's more creative and while thought out. I can't believe Tesla even put any thoughts into their interior after some nerd put 2 tablets and a Gameboy gear inside.

    • @drifttheastusa
      @drifttheastusa 2 года назад +3

      For real! This keeps viewers like us excited! its all about community.😍

  • @boxeclectic
    @boxeclectic 2 года назад +727

    This truly was one of the best conversions we’ve piloted. Kevin did a phenomenal job and should really get that rubber issue sorted. That’s how people die of dysentery.

    • @gratefulhikes
      @gratefulhikes 2 года назад +6

      Oh we could tell you loved it! The way you were hammering the poor guy with questions. Be well man 🙏

    • @bradsheridan8658
      @bradsheridan8658 2 года назад +8

      That was a super cool build thanks for documenting it and bringing it to us people Uncle Rich and Daddy Stevon

    • @davidclemens1578
      @davidclemens1578 2 года назад +7

      Keep them coming Steven. You're showing these muscle car owners more ways to power their ride and still keep it classic. Oh and I hope Rich didn't hog all the stroopwafels.😁

    • @bruh-fn5dh
      @bruh-fn5dh 2 года назад +2

      Nice mustache bro

    • @lawrencekendrick6440
      @lawrencekendrick6440 2 года назад +5

      Rich will never be a survival knife guy, he needs a broad sword.

  • @fallinginthed33p
    @fallinginthed33p 2 года назад +361

    "No ABS, no traction control, no safety nets of any kind."
    On a lightweight EV with monstrous torque? I like this guy.

    • @allterrainrandy2587
      @allterrainrandy2587 2 года назад +7

      I have a 2013 P85, you can turn the traction control off but not the stability control. It is a handful to drive with no traction control! I can only imagine this thing, you twitch your foot wrong, you’re gonna light them up and spin into the ditch. Freaking awesome!

    • @sargera1
      @sargera1 2 года назад

      The reduction gear alone can add weight too lol.like the ev hummer guy

    • @VoxelLoop
      @VoxelLoop 2 года назад +10

      @@allterrainrandy2587 With the Model 3 Performance if you disconnect a wheel speed sensor you lose all stability and traction control, or, if you enter Dyno Mode you get the same effect.
      That thing becomes an absolute MONSTER, but it'll also throw you in a ditch as fast as you launch. Breaks all 4 wheels free a little too easily to be practical, I understand why Tesla doesn't let you turn it off normally. :)

    • @mootsc
      @mootsc 2 года назад +6

      When he said that, I turned to the wife and said, "Hell yeah, die like a real man!".

    • @richardprice5978
      @richardprice5978 2 года назад +1

      battery mangent placement could have been better ( and other thing's ect. aka im not a complete hater but constructive criticism is something sometimes matters and welcomed my 2C ) as there's a lot of potential space wasted say in the trunk its all batteries now and no real room for real airport luggage 😉 as intended, i know as im working on hybridisation ( Tesla's motor core + tr6070 transmission + 8-3/4@3.2G and RB hemi ) on my 70 charger and im keeping the T-bars unlike him ps. side squirrel idea why didn't he use t-bar's ( F1 use's something similar to it ) on the back it would have saved space and work ok 👌 on the Tesla's subframe

  • @rik999
    @rik999 2 года назад +166

    Watched the dash amp gauge go to 1800A when Rich or Stevon floored the accelerator. If the Tesla motor runs at 300v nominally, then we're talking about 540kw or ~725 hp at the rear wheels. That's a muscle car! No wonder the rear wheels break loose.

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 2 года назад +27

      723.6 HP
      I had to do the math hahaha
      Thank you!

    • @VoxelLoop
      @VoxelLoop 2 года назад +8

      It's a real shame there's a lot of 'car guys' who completely dismiss EVs! I think things like the Prius (Not even a BEV) gave them all a bad name from years ago. EVs got this perception of being underpowered, can't drive far, and just generally being an econobox.
      These days... Imagine someone putting the Plaid powertrain into some classic like this, that'd be an absolute MONSTER.
      There's some insane cars, I just wish people gave the platform as a whole a shot, there's a lot to love. It's just different. :)
      Big props to Holley for hosting the event, really helps bring the performance aspect to people's attention.

    • @richardprice5978
      @richardprice5978 2 года назад

      @@VoxelLoop im haft way there as my original, i give in point 🤷‍♂ was the wife instead that i buy a original equipment coded AC 2G charger so to spoil my family i decided to use electric air/A-C ( and im stuck with having all of the problems and parts might as well take advantage of it 💯 ) ( which ment for me in case having at least 25kw ish 120v+ pack ( for a 2+ hour parking and or car shows ect .) and that point justified using a BEV packaging and not a 1-off parts combo and a big + is i can use it for other accessory's too 😉 ) for the same reasons as the Tesla's do aka for shopping and not coming out to a hot car, that and im using C7 transmission so there was dead space that normally would have been used but i just mated the main out put shaft and the cv driveshaft yoke together useing the hollow/donut 🍩 BEV motor core, as a bonus for it now its the starter and i can do smaller trips in town/moving in the shop/carshow/parking space/lot without acidification of my engine and or 0-40w oil / extra cold start ware ect. and better running costs in town 😉 👍 . sorry just can't do full ev on my charger as it's missing some of the old flavours ect. and i would miss it two much but the 68 mustang convertible i have in the back im game for a full BEV swap ( the drivetrain hasn't been picked out yet unlike my charger and my 80's 1500 im ok with the idea as the local/state/EPA has made some diesel ( and gasoline like using a RB440 v8 TT ) swaps harder to road/tax tag year after year aka getting harder as time goes by and there is benefits to it as the new f150 showed ) as its a mild girly family good handling cruiser sub-80mph/60-10s ish and or looking for the comfy boulevard feeling 🤠

    • @VoxelLoop
      @VoxelLoop 2 года назад +2

      @@richardprice5978 Honestly, out of everything, being able to keep the climate control running when you're in a store or set it off like 10 minutes before you get in is a god-send.
      I live in the UK so it's quite cold most of the year, being able to get into a hot car when it's freezing outside feels great. :)

    • @richardprice5978
      @richardprice5978 2 года назад

      @@VoxelLoop btw the 80's is a 1/2 ton Chevy/GMC long bed single cab just to clarify it and iv had it for 15+years/razed in it. the ev motor's i been looking at are the borg warner HVH255 core and a P100D rear core aka guted the housing/slide it on the mainshaft @ 1:1 gearing ( sorry that i don't have final numbers but it's not 💯done yet as its taking more time than i plan on / life is getting in the way 😉 but i have made good progress on it and the two different motors have different sweet-spots and im leaning towards the newer p100 ect-type / PRM/model-3/y/plaid 💭 ? as its easier for my to find and buy and right now and cheaper as well the downside is less low end torque vs amp's that i need @ 🛑 "S /under 40mph ) and using a different rear end ( say a CVT or ford 2pr3 speed rear end 9" ) some day as opportunities present themselves to me and for now stay with the fixed 3.2FG just to get it backup and running for now on the Denver/slc 🇺🇸 streets ) ( and should make it quickish 0-60 mph but wasn't my ambition to as that was for the econo box side of things but id like not to get ran into 😉 i know confession time but being the 540ci 7.5+L ish 108x114mm-x-v8 engine is easily capable of 1kw/1000+ hp on boost/nitro and no EV/battery help id say its ok and far ) instead of using it like this Plymouth does transversely @ 10:1

  • @todayontheinternet9576
    @todayontheinternet9576 2 года назад +588

    Imagine if car companies went back to the 50's styling with EV components and tech interiors.

    • @thexceo8592
      @thexceo8592 2 года назад +56

      Dodge is with their E lineup

    • @rosscoeradio3741
      @rosscoeradio3741 2 года назад +54

      Basically the cars from fallout, but not atomic/nuclear power.

    • @vanderumd11
      @vanderumd11 2 года назад +17

      I say it all the time. It would be so easy

    • @Tien1million
      @Tien1million 2 года назад +45

      They can't go back to old style, because of modern regulations. They have to build it to certain specs.

    • @bedahtpro
      @bedahtpro 2 года назад +2

      Check out charge cars

  • @WarpedPerception
    @WarpedPerception 2 года назад +565

    I've been wanting to do this for like 12 years but it just never tickled my tummy enough... The craziest thing is in 6 years from now this battery technology is going to look as classic as this car... It's so huge, there is better energy out there for sure.

    • @vanderumd11
      @vanderumd11 2 года назад +19

      Oh absolutely will grow in a decade

    • @WarpedPerception
      @WarpedPerception 2 года назад +39

      @@vanderumd11 I'd say honestly we will see radical changes in all energy tech in 2 years time... We will not have those giant 1200lb batteries much longer.

    • @vanderumd11
      @vanderumd11 2 года назад +17

      @@WarpedPerception the reason I don't think that is because look at Tesla. The huge factory and the amount of research they put into the tech. We can't make and build a manufacturing system to roll out something quicker

    • @Eduardo_Espinoza
      @Eduardo_Espinoza 2 года назад

      Have haba

    • @Eduardo_Espinoza
      @Eduardo_Espinoza 2 года назад

      Haba* haba

  • @Timmy6216
    @Timmy6216 2 года назад +32

    When you're driving Someone else's car and the owner looks at you and goes" let's get it" is a beautiful feeling.

  • @Corsavette02
    @Corsavette02 2 года назад +15

    "...I wanted to learn something new...."
    That earned so much respect from me. Hell Yeah.

  • @JamieHarveyJr
    @JamieHarveyJr 2 года назад +240

    Kevin was probably one of the nicest guys I’ve met at an EV event. The Electrolite won my heart instantly. Awesome build, awesome builder/owner.

    • @NickKautz
      @NickKautz 2 года назад +11

      He should have named it DisCharger.

    • @taterkaze9428
      @taterkaze9428 2 года назад +1

      ElecTROLLite

    • @allterrainrandy2587
      @allterrainrandy2587 2 года назад +4

      @@NickKautz it’s a Plymouth satellite. That a great name for a charger though!

    • @NickKautz
      @NickKautz 2 года назад +1

      @@allterrainrandy2587 You're right , the license plate frame threw me off..... and I just did a bunch of work on a purple Satellite with an engine swap, too.

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 2 года назад

      @@allterrainrandy2587
      Reminds me of the song: Planet Claire...B52s

  • @djough1
    @djough1 2 года назад +132

    As an way old time automotive trimmer, I had to notice that the visors were slid onto their rods backwards. The narrow ends are supposed to go to the center to avoid the mirror when flipped down. As he flipped the visors back up the mirror needed straightening. (20:56) Please change them!!! It's driving me nuts!!! Other than that it's a hell of a sweet build. Well done dude! 👍👍👍

    • @MrMoparMan
      @MrMoparMan 2 года назад +74

      It's so funny you noticed! Those were one of the biggest PIA to disassemble/reassemble and I did it backwards! 😆. I assure you they are next on the list.

    • @fist003
      @fist003 2 года назад +9

      @@MrMoparMan great work Kevin. btw which motor did you used..?

    • @MrMoparMan
      @MrMoparMan 2 года назад +18

      @@fist003 Thanks, it's a Tesla Model S large sport drive unit. Controller is a T2C from EV controls.

    • @IbbiAhmed
      @IbbiAhmed 2 года назад +6

      @@MrMoparMan Electrolite is lovely! Lots of love from India! :)

    • @MrMoparMan
      @MrMoparMan 2 года назад +6

      @@IbbiAhmed Thank you, that's very kind!

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound 2 года назад +10

    Great that Rich and Stevon share the love to other builders. Sharing the love, sharing the story, sharing the enthusiasm with another builder. And all with fun along the way. The USP of this channel. I always feel better having watched one of this channel's videos. Greetings from Prague, CZ

  • @Jearper
    @Jearper 2 года назад +20

    Uncle Rich you should definitely invite Kevin to the electrified garage and try out some of the stuff you guys made, props to this dude for that DIY project.

  • @echtogammut
    @echtogammut 2 года назад +92

    I remember seeing a group of EV enthusiasts meeting 20ish years ago with their Volkswagon Bugs and Jettas packed with lead acid batteries and home made controllers. It's amazing how far things have come.

    • @googadisbeotches9360
      @googadisbeotches9360 2 года назад +9

      I remember those days too! Plenty of Ford ranger conversions too, but yeah all those lead acid batteries.

    • @abyssstrider2547
      @abyssstrider2547 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, especially amazing when you consider that this car would smoke any diesel or benzene based car.

  • @dwaynezilla
    @dwaynezilla 2 года назад +93

    The scope and outcome of this build reminds me of the same spirit in the old-school muscle cars. It's just that instead of six packs and cams it's batteries and motors. Great project and even better that the end result isn't just fast but is still usable as a vehicle. An excellent way to keep a classic on the road where it can be seen and enjoyed.

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 2 года назад

      Yes!
      He said it's his daily driver.

    • @were1932
      @were1932 Год назад

      Ad stereo with muscle car engine sound and go 😜

  • @joyl7842
    @joyl7842 2 года назад +16

    So it has the space of a family saloon, comfortable ride, enough range for a daily driver, it looks awesome, all the comfort tech you might need and its fast on a racetrack.
    This guy built himself a Rolls Royce Phantom! 😁

    • @alwayscensored6871
      @alwayscensored6871 2 года назад +2

      Hmm, EV a Rolls?

    • @RDMGAMER
      @RDMGAMER 2 года назад

      People that know absolutely zero about cars should not talk.

  • @mattszalay8819
    @mattszalay8819 2 года назад +1

    Appreciate you highlighting great builds from other channels. Instead of only thinking of your channel

  • @gm92845
    @gm92845 2 года назад +35

    The cool thing is that classic cars don't have to conform to modern DOT regulations. Makes them ridiculously easy to make them street legal.

  • @dwaynezilla
    @dwaynezilla 2 года назад +62

    I always dig the effort to make sure to shout out to the folks that deserve it (I mean the mention of Stealth EV). If someone's doing a good job, that should be recognized. Helps the viewers that are potential buyers find businesses deserving of the money, and helps the buyers not get screwed around.

  • @bitemyshinnymetalass1569
    @bitemyshinnymetalass1569 2 года назад +7

    Uncle Rich was right it's truly an amazing build. If I had the money I would do a 70-72 Chevy Malibu EV build.

  • @bbgcars
    @bbgcars 2 года назад +1

    AS OLD SCHOOL BUILDERS NEAR THE TWILIGHT OF THEIR CAREER, NEWER , YOUNGER BUILDERS TAKE THEIR PLACE.......THIS GUY DESERVES TO CARRY THE TORCH FOR THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE! JUST AWESOME..

  • @ashishpatel350
    @ashishpatel350 2 года назад +26

    "you might want to pull your seat up"
    Stevon dies inside 😂

  • @clintharris1898
    @clintharris1898 2 года назад +17

    Nice restomod. Best part was when he said it was a no-cut restomod.

  • @catinthehat5140
    @catinthehat5140 2 года назад +8

    This build is so clean. I love the stance and the color combination.

  • @SugarChateau
    @SugarChateau 2 года назад +1

    I watched this guy build this on TikTok. It's been an amazing project to watch take shape.

  • @duncandmcgrath6290
    @duncandmcgrath6290 2 года назад +19

    Been watching Kevin do this build and I’ve been amazed…. Seeing you guys shake it down is great 👍

  • @Abel_Onyancha
    @Abel_Onyancha 2 года назад +15

    This guy is a genius....woow....cool engineering to say the least.👌👌👏👏👏

  • @theglitch99
    @theglitch99 2 года назад +57

    I'm really digging EV's. I'm mechanically inclined, BUT feel ignorant when it comes to EV's. I'm paying attention and want to learn for sure!
    Thanx

    • @lawrencekendrick6440
      @lawrencekendrick6440 2 года назад +2

      You don't need to be a mechanic, you just gotta plug it in when it quits working!

    • @nickpollay1681
      @nickpollay1681 2 года назад +9

      If you’re really interested in EV and want to learn more I really suggest starting with a golf cart. Start with that. The SAME THING applies to cars just scaled up. Very easy and understandable once you have hands on experience. Hope this helps or inspires

    • @theglitch99
      @theglitch99 2 года назад +5

      @@nickpollay1681 very helpful, thanks

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 2 года назад +2

      Im the opposite. Im trash at fabricating metal shit, but im good at electrical stuff.

    • @Ogknav
      @Ogknav 2 года назад

      No different than building a computer. Or I should say working on a printer/copier

  • @reubenparies6678
    @reubenparies6678 2 года назад +2

    This dude knows what he's doing... Kudos to you and the team Rich for finding this glorious gem. A truly enjoyable watch ...

  • @PugzofSteel
    @PugzofSteel 2 года назад +7

    I get annoyed when a classic gets modified too. But when the quality and engineering is so well done like this, I can really appreciate it. A muscle car that you're not thinking about gas.

  • @user-od9iz9cv1w
    @user-od9iz9cv1w 2 года назад +5

    Coolest EV I've ever seen. Well done!

  • @GR8TDUCK
    @GR8TDUCK 2 года назад +1

    As a kid, I remember these cars and always loved the body style. GREAT conversion. Love it.

  • @Nethanel773
    @Nethanel773 2 года назад +1

    Nothing will replace the sound of a throaty V8 going through your body. As long as there's gasoline, there will be V8's. That having been said, huge kudos for experimenting with a highly computerized battery muscle car. Just the engineering alone is one for the books. The spaceship sound when taching up high is a cinematic bonus brought to life! Thanks for putting this up.

    • @dannymostarac1799
      @dannymostarac1799 2 года назад

      Just add Hemi sound threw tape deck with 5000watt amps and good to go!!!!!

    • @SpottedSharks
      @SpottedSharks Год назад +1

      @@dannymostarac1799 8-track for extra authenticity

  • @mistertjon
    @mistertjon 2 года назад +11

    Uncle Rich delivering that much needed car- fix ! 🤤

  • @gust9464
    @gust9464 2 года назад +4

    Love these videos, they never get old! That dude did an amazing job, he can be on my team mayday! This build was very impressive, especially if he did it all on his own. Only thing missing was a camera 😂. Greta job 👏👏👏👍🏾

  • @ibrahimmoss
    @ibrahimmoss 2 года назад

    Thank you. This episode was so enjoyable.
    Glad there are other smart EV builders around. Glad you featured an outstanding builder.

  • @Izayuukan
    @Izayuukan 2 года назад +2

    I love Steven's enthusiasm for the heated seats. This car is spectacularly awesome.

  • @mossm717
    @mossm717 2 года назад +5

    I’m betting we’ll see a rich rebuilds classic muscle car conversation after their excitement driving this

    • @marcbee1234
      @marcbee1234 Год назад

      I'd like to see him electrify a '66 Mustang!

  • @PatsGarageOnline
    @PatsGarageOnline 2 года назад +9

    Sweet! It's also great to ride along when Rich and Stevon drive your car. Rich is so gentle and Stevon drives it like he stole it LOL

  • @DucNguyen-bd5ir
    @DucNguyen-bd5ir 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Uncle Rich and SteveON! Great episode to show us what others are doing out there.

  • @CharlesSimmonsbikoque
    @CharlesSimmonsbikoque 2 года назад

    Rich this ep was so enjoyable, the look on everyone's face you can feel the joy and excitement sitting here at home. keep it up dude.

  • @cid3384
    @cid3384 2 года назад +4

    This is an absolute looking glass experiment. Great addition to the channel, would like to see more of these builds. A side channel showcasing interesting ev conversion builds could take off and bring more subs.

  • @Max-oi9es
    @Max-oi9es 2 года назад +4

    I felt like i was in the backseat riding along. What an amazing well built machine! Truly Inspiring...

  • @anthonyblacker8471
    @anthonyblacker8471 2 года назад +1

    Wow... seriously what a phenomenal build. Kudos all the way to you sir.. Phenomenal build.. great attention to detail.. just great!

  • @paulm7631
    @paulm7631 2 года назад

    That is truly a thing of beauty! I think the only thing that seems wrong to me, is not hearing that growl of an engine that should be coming out of it, but it's simply amazing. Thanks for sharing this guys!

  • @brianborkowski5977
    @brianborkowski5977 2 года назад +4

    That was a great episode. Super impressed with the classic muscle car conversion

  • @pit_stop77
    @pit_stop77 2 года назад +5

    That's one cool car. Its builder is one smart cookie to build that 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

  • @mariogarbey8933
    @mariogarbey8933 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful iconic car , the new and old school gets together, I can see more and more builds like this in near future , keep up the good work

    • @robertweekley5926
      @robertweekley5926 2 года назад

      Well, if an "Old Guy" can have a "Young Wife", in Car Terms, "This is Equivalent!" 😁😁

  • @christopherpedersen1820
    @christopherpedersen1820 2 года назад +1

    Absolute dream car. The 71 satellite/roadrunner/gtx styling has always been my absolute favorite and this is such a cool conversion.

  • @ISOTROPOSPHERE
    @ISOTROPOSPHERE 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for bringing that wonderful build the attention it deserves, inginuity never dies in hot rodding.

  • @Lexcifer
    @Lexcifer 2 года назад +3

    Inboard shocks are so dope, very clever adaptation my man well done!!

  • @MGBranco
    @MGBranco 2 года назад

    What a ride! You guys in America are soooo lucky! You have those cool old cars and the newest tech available to play on! What a business! Electrify old stuff is the way to go! Thanks for sharing Rich and team!

  • @nickwoolsey5442
    @nickwoolsey5442 2 года назад +1

    I got to see this car at cars and coffee. It's pretty cool to see all the work that went into it.

  • @Marsupial2
    @Marsupial2 2 года назад +39

    I see this car get so much hate online but personally I love it. I prefer gas engines but we’ll be able to preserve these classics if we convert them.

    • @JonBergacs
      @JonBergacs 2 года назад +1

      This car would be better in a junkyard. Better dead then made into this disgusting cursed heretic build. I hope this car ends up burning down in an electrical fire.

    • @Marsupial2
      @Marsupial2 2 года назад +13

      FORD GT40 so rather than preserving classic cars you’d rather them be scrapped because they should have gas engines? As much as I hate electric cars this thought process makes zero sense. Actual car guys would appreciate how much thought went into this build.

    • @robsmall6466
      @robsmall6466 2 года назад

      @@Marsupial2 I wouldn't destroy it but what is left of the original car in terms of engineering? No engine that was originally engineered and made by the manufacturer. No transmission that would of been paired by the engineers to be the best fit with the engine. Again the engine and transmission would of been chosen to go with the chassis. I'd assume the brakes and suspension will be upgraded. Interior will require new gauges. Wouldn't surprise me that the steering is altered. A completely different powertrain from a different manufacturer and many other non original components. So we are saving the bodywork and chassis. And that's it. Might as well rename it. No association with the original marque and model anymore

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 2 года назад +5

      Guys...this is the 21st century!
      Don't be afraid.
      You're using devices to communicate your frustrations that have existed for only 1 generation.
      I grew up watching a Black and White TV.
      And I was taught to blow the asbestos brake dust all over the garage with compressed air!
      Change is good.
      Don't be a 25 year old ....old geezer!

    • @robsmall6466
      @robsmall6466 2 года назад +1

      @@jstravelers4094 It doesn't have anything to do with change. If they want us to drive electric cars we have no choice. If that's the case bring out new models and create a legacy. If you want an electric muscle car then build a kit car or purchase whatever Dodge etc. make in the future. But please leave alone original cars. Sticking a Tesla motor in it is not preserving the vehicle at all. It's like repainting the Mona Lisa in neon with a moustache and telling everyone to just chill

  • @answernotfound5278
    @answernotfound5278 2 года назад +72

    I think we need a check up on everyones favourite assistant! Rich…

    • @incesteagle1212
      @incesteagle1212 2 года назад +1

      I get "excited"when she's in videos

    • @brickcity9mm896
      @brickcity9mm896 2 года назад +3

      Agreed Leenda needs to buff a knob😵

    • @lquidsp
      @lquidsp 2 года назад +2

      I hope he mentions this comment on a video 😭

    • @Thatdude877
      @Thatdude877 2 года назад +4

      Down bad as can be bro🤦‍♂️

    • @rocco.mbb.zoccoli
      @rocco.mbb.zoccoli 2 года назад

      Her IG delivering today for sure! Skinsuit

  • @Kingwoodish
    @Kingwoodish 2 года назад

    The Sebring takes me back to 1972. I was 20 years old and bought a used '69 Roadrunner with 383 V8 and 4 speed transmission. It ran 14.6 in the 1/4 mile...95 mph. But, it had drum brakes and didn't corner well with oversteer. It was fun and thank God I didn't kill myself in it. I wish I still had it...
    This EV is a great build. It's taken the axe of the old muscle car era and turned it into a scalpel. I dig it! Congrats

  • @jimbodee4043
    @jimbodee4043 2 года назад +2

    Now that looked a sweet ride.
    Great he was not afraid of using the heated seats whilst also doing the drag runs.

  • @aussietaipan8700
    @aussietaipan8700 2 года назад +5

    It is a masterpiece of engineering. I would love to see Nicks Garage view on this gem.

  • @chassegallerie2910
    @chassegallerie2910 2 года назад +36

    Before watching the vid, I was: WHYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! Then after watching the vid: That's really a cool mod. I think I was mostly afraid it would've been an half-assed job. But no. It was really well built. Now, if only EV makers could make cool looking cars as this one, instead of their ugly cars!

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 2 года назад +1

      You have little faith in Uncle Rich???

  • @wngimageanddesign9546
    @wngimageanddesign9546 2 года назад +1

    Wow! I'm blown away! I loved the shape of the Plymouth Satellite. But I had a Valiant Custom. My best friend bought one used and got it repainted for 79 bucks at Earle Schibe. He had a blast with it and I don't know how he learned to deal with its handling, as is was a pig in turns. I drove it once and the stock suspension was sloppy and useless. Seeing how flat it corners and no front end lift when accelerating, is quite an achievement. Mopar muscle cars ruled in their day for styling. Road Runner, Challenger, Barracuda, etc.

  • @jasonharris3873
    @jasonharris3873 2 года назад +2

    Wow that was a really clean well thought out car. Looks like an amazing daily cruiser. Crazy it came out of a home garage.

  • @microbuilder
    @microbuilder 2 года назад +4

    13:02 Jay Leno would be shaking his head lol Awesome build!

    • @MrMoparMan
      @MrMoparMan 2 года назад

      We should have hit the roadrunner horn while we were driving

  • @lent6114
    @lent6114 2 года назад +5

    Love it! My first car was a '71 Satellite Sebring. Made many mods to this grocery getter, but always loved the.body styling - especially the hood, oval bumper, and grill. Incredible job on the conversion.

  • @mikemuzzell5167
    @mikemuzzell5167 2 года назад +2

    That cantilever rear suspension is on point sir. That is a very good looking ride and well executed. Hats off sir.

  • @CNile-se9xw
    @CNile-se9xw 2 года назад

    RESPECT to the MAX.
    I'm always blown away by what you guys do & it's lifted to another level by featuring this build & the man behind it.
    In these days of back-stabbing show ponies, it's almost unheard of that extremely talented guys open up & feed off of other talented guys successes.
    As a 71 y/o, my faith in humanity has been kick-started to a level that I never thought possible.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you. 👍

  • @kevinm3751
    @kevinm3751 2 года назад +11

    I am an old school guy and at first it made me mad to see what he had done to a classic but the more I saw about what he did and how he did it I fell in love with the idea. Taking an iconic car and making it electric ensures it will continue to do what it was designed to do, long after the gas guzzlers are dead and gone!

    • @nissanpatrol8950
      @nissanpatrol8950 2 года назад +1

      Well if porsche comes out with their eco friendly fuel soon that wont have to be the case

    • @kevinm3751
      @kevinm3751 2 года назад +2

      @@nissanpatrol8950 Yea well like all the rest of these eco fuel ideas, if they cant make it affordable it will never make it out of the lab! At a current cost of $37 a gallon, they are a very long way off getting it to go main stream! Keep in mind "soon" is a very over rated timeline and very rarely means what it says!

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 2 года назад +3

      A 72 Plymouth Satellite wasn't on very many guy's radar back in the day.
      It's weird to see so many cry about electrifying this obscure machine.

    • @marcbee1234
      @marcbee1234 Год назад

      @@jstravelers4094 If it was an original '71 hemi Cuda there'd be people jumping off sky scrapers!

  • @MrMoparMan
    @MrMoparMan 2 года назад +9

    Great job on the video! See you guys at the next Holley High Voltage!

    • @boxeclectic
      @boxeclectic 2 года назад +5

      Kevin, thank YOU for sharing it with us, and allowing us to experience your pride and joy.. can’t wait to hang with you and this beaut again!

    • @JamieHarveyJr
      @JamieHarveyJr 2 года назад +1

      Planning any changes before the next HHV event?

    • @MrMoparMan
      @MrMoparMan 2 года назад +1

      @@JamieHarveyJr Yep I've made a number of adjustments already... Now it has a race mode that will heat the batteries, and I'm planning on chilling the motor as well.

    • @MrMoparMan
      @MrMoparMan 2 года назад +1

      @@JamieHarveyJr You guys did such a great job with that event I'm really looking forward to the next one!

  • @biggieb400
    @biggieb400 2 года назад

    I really like the EV conversion highlight videos Rich. You always deliver ton the top notch conversions. Great to highlight the awesome work of others and create the community

  • @jeffedmundson3459
    @jeffedmundson3459 2 года назад

    I absolutely loved this content, how you 2 guys work together. There were some magic TV type moments in this video.. I hope you guys are financially rewarded for your hard work.

  • @pedrocarrijo8594
    @pedrocarrijo8594 2 года назад +3

    I literally was breathless when i saw the interior

  • @SlapYoLipsOff
    @SlapYoLipsOff 2 года назад +63

    We must protect Rich at all costs. This man is a national treasure.

    • @ZEPRATGERNODT
      @ZEPRATGERNODT 2 года назад +3

      The exact words used for Project Farm.

    • @roderickcalvin
      @roderickcalvin 2 года назад +2

      Thought that was supposed to be Will Smith🤔😂😂😂

    • @SlapYoLipsOff
      @SlapYoLipsOff 2 года назад

      @@roderickcalvin 😂😂😂

  • @shaunjohnwood
    @shaunjohnwood 2 года назад

    Beyond clean, jesus. The style of a resto-mod x EV is incredible, I never look to an "industry" to innovate, I look to the people, which then the "industry" copies or adopts... Love this build!

  • @kareemrichards8635
    @kareemrichards8635 2 года назад +2

    Really inspiring, in the back of my mind I wanted to do the same thing with a 1980s Knight Rider replica. That would be very cool 😎. Thanks again guys for this encouraging video.

  • @longostrechos
    @longostrechos 2 года назад +3

    "Get some! Let's get it!" Lol
    Love the video! Really, really nice car!
    I'd love to have a electric classic like this one! Beautiful!

  • @HandyDan
    @HandyDan 2 года назад +12

    Love this car! I've been following this build on his TikTok and youtube

    • @tuneskramer69
      @tuneskramer69 2 года назад +3

      What is his RUclips channel name?

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 2 года назад

      @@tuneskramer69 Kevin Erickson or just lookup project electrolite. The build series was very interesting. 😎

  • @captainawesome7092
    @captainawesome7092 2 года назад +1

    One thing you can never use this for is a radio. I don't mean using the radio you get in any car, I mean the radio you hear when you floor it in a muscle car with a classic V8, NA or otherwise.

  • @quasarsoup5290
    @quasarsoup5290 2 года назад +2

    Incredible. Love his enthousiasm about the car too.

  • @jaystevenson149
    @jaystevenson149 2 года назад +5

    I love your channel rich and love what u do, I really apprectate what u do, and get edited when u upload

  • @flipadavis
    @flipadavis 2 года назад +1

    Even though it's an EV it still has that old muscle car sound...at least on the interior with all the squeaks, pops and rattles.
    Amazing build. Could you imagine taking this back in time to the 70s and showing it to an owner of an original factory Satellite? Pop the trunk and hood and it would blow their minds.

    • @Saxafruge
      @Saxafruge 2 года назад

      I was the owner of a 1972 Satellite, my first car at 16. The original dash was far better, i cant believe he removed the dashboard light, one of its best features. I do love the electric drivetrain he put in it. My Satellite lasted until 1984, when the transmission was down to 1 gear. I was able drive it to the auto recycler and sell it for $50, then hitchhiked back to my college campus. It was overall a very reliable car, very well built.

  • @JonBlondell
    @JonBlondell 2 года назад

    It was good of you to feature this build.

  • @galacticamythest2111
    @galacticamythest2111 2 года назад +7

    BLASPHEMY! But it's actually extremely cool and beautiful inside and out. He did an amazing job. He should be proud.

  • @martinliehs2513
    @martinliehs2513 2 года назад +3

    Wow, now that is an electric car that I could love. One of the best Mopar body shapes ever, with modern amenities and powertrain.
    Now he needs to do a '72 Dodge Charger as a companion.

  • @MarkMarvin1983
    @MarkMarvin1983 2 года назад +1

    OMFG!! That is so cool. It has the muscle car look that I love; and it's SO quiet. I love it. I want a setup like that in a Mustang Mach 1....(Starts to drool). That gas pedal is like a Super Launch Pedal lol. Tell that guy he is the man! Great job dude!!

  • @buddhabeast3508
    @buddhabeast3508 2 года назад

    WOW, he took a soul and put a new one in. Bravo!! Great build and respect 🙏

  • @dre3k78
    @dre3k78 2 года назад +9

    Absolutely beautiful build. I bet driving that thing puts a smile on your face every single day. Well done!

  • @kevinf3641
    @kevinf3641 2 года назад +5

    Amazing build - possibly the new wave for ev’s and old cars.

  • @juandet313
    @juandet313 2 года назад +1

    I remember when you were taking teslas out the yard and rebuilding them this is awesome bro glad you kept at it and are doing great 👌🏽💯 this build is crazy

  • @vasekvi
    @vasekvi 2 года назад +1

    All that attention to detail and no working horn? Amazing. Love it!

    • @MrMoparMan
      @MrMoparMan 2 года назад +1

      Authentic roadrunner horn programmed to work with ignition on but not with charge power.

  • @paulypooper2
    @paulypooper2 2 года назад +19

    I just quit my job of twenty two years and building electric conversion cars is something I would love to do with what’s left of my life ..

    • @vanderumd11
      @vanderumd11 2 года назад +2

      Get 100k in equity out and start tomorrow. Literally order your first kit and start

    • @paulypooper2
      @paulypooper2 2 года назад +5

      I was thinking about working for a low wage for someone who knows what they are doing however one day I may do just that .

  • @HouseLightProduction
    @HouseLightProduction 2 года назад +6

    Thanks for sharing such a fantastic build!!!

  • @scalecrawlnl
    @scalecrawlnl 2 года назад

    A great New Years present Uncle Rich! Very cool video of an awesome, home-built EV musclecar. Lots of fun, thank you guys👍😎

  • @MarcusMcKnight68
    @MarcusMcKnight68 2 года назад

    I had a '71 Plymouth GTX ...It was a monster with a 440 Super Commando...I watched this with a smile on my face

  • @indonesiansasquatch4926
    @indonesiansasquatch4926 2 года назад +17

    Thank god for you Rich! There's fuckall interesting on youtube the whole weekend so I needed this.
    (any sneaky updates on the C4 for me?)

  • @jstravelers4094
    @jstravelers4094 2 года назад +4

    One of the coolest cars on Planet Earth!

  • @GaryAshleycrashsmashley
    @GaryAshleycrashsmashley Год назад +1

    thank you Kevin for going on a my bus tour at Crazy Horse memorial it was a honor to meet you and your family.

  • @skyeyedoc
    @skyeyedoc 2 года назад

    What an awe inspiring build! I'd love to see a re-make of 'Vanishing Point' starring this car, except maybe run the race from lower Manhatten to Montauk Point, out of deference to the limitations regarding range and re-charging contraints. It would make for a great short film!

  • @lateefcarrere1649
    @lateefcarrere1649 2 года назад +3

    This machine is awesome, and I don't usually say that about electric cars. Sure, I might prefer a 383 and a Pistol-Grip 4spd for propulsion, but there's no denying that this is a well designed and built car. Thanks for treating us to a cool car, Uncle Rich!👍⚡😁

  • @bradsheridan8658
    @bradsheridan8658 2 года назад +11

    Rich and Stevon are lightning quick with the banter

  • @simonbrooks6073
    @simonbrooks6073 2 года назад +2

    Thanks. Great to see respect for such a creative and intelligent build.

  • @avoirdupois1
    @avoirdupois1 2 года назад

    Thanks for highlighting a fantastic build! Looks amazing.