450hp Tesla powered 1969 VW Crew Cab - UTTERLY INSANE !
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- Опубликовано: 8 мар 2020
- I have been working with Electric Classic Cars since last summer, bringing the amazing work they do converting classic cars to run on electric power to the small screen. We have a TV show coming out this year.
In this video I get to show you the simply awesome 1969 VW Crew Cab owned by the genius behind ECC...my mate Richard Morgan. This epic VW bus is running a 450 horsepower large Tesla motor from a Model S and a 100kw battery pack from a Model X ! You can imagine how crazy this thing is !
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It's got all the aerodynamics of a parachute, but yeah. Fast potato!
@@mikeyo1O1 😂
Things like this do at least show us that even if ICE is eventually banned completely, we’ll still be able to drive classics. Great video 👍
Goes like a Tesla, doesn't look like a Tesla. Win/win.
Heck ya... Maybe the best thing about Tesla is that we have amazing parts to use. Behind us are the days of only having fork lift DC hardware. Don't get me wrong, BEV converters have done amazing things with such cheap low tech parts for decades. If you think EVs can't be "worked on", then your just not using your imagination properly. We have been getting our hands dirty on this stuff for at least a half century. And I can still be a Tesla fan boy and a greese monkey at the same time! This thing is a #EVGrin mega machine!
Ryan Fulcher bdhd
Such a great thought. Im thinking there could be a strong demand for "electric conversions for your classic car". What do you think?
“Target ahead”...🤣🤣...that’s such a bloke thing.
Oh yes 😂
My old 6v crew cab pick up combi used to smoke like that, just the wheels weren’t spinning, eventually a rod ran away and put a spark plug through its battery 😱
That’s a memorable end James T
It committed suicide.
the vehicular equivalent of committing seppuku. It died with honor
Ever heard about helicoil? When some dork has damaged the thread of for instance a sparkplug hole, you insert a far stronger thread. All light alloy racing engines have helicoils installed just in case. Why don't you know these things? You had never lost that sparkplug. No way. You killed that engine yourself. Why?! OMG!
That's why you take better care of your car if its smoking or knocking
If this helps keep older cars on the road then I am all for it. Surely less damage to the environment as well. I wish this company every success. Well done. And well done for highlighting. Keep it up!
As for being less damage to the environment, it depends on you use case. If you use it frequently then yes, it would be better for the environment, but if you only wan't to drive it occasionally (car shows, etc.) then it could take more than a decade to make up for the emissions of manufacturing a battery.
VW is working on a project to retrofit all the classic beetles, and bus to electric for the ones who are interested, i think they have sample already
Have you seen a lithium mine?
That gives hope to people who love their petrol cars to convert them into electric , awesome guys I wish this company all the best
😂😂😂 absolutely brilliant. Bet the ST driver could not believe his eyes with that keeping up with him.
St driver most likely have his/her head under the bonnet ten minutes later!
Nah, any ST driver is used to this situation
It was nice to see this old VW with new life breathed into it. That ST was perfectly placed; showing the VW's potential. My grandfather had
an early 70's van & beetle, but sold them both not that long ago.
Madness in a brilliant way, electric cars with fun and soul. Cant wait for the program.
Sweet!
It would have been nice to see just a little of the innards.
I would love to own that car.
I have owned both a '69 and '71 bus for over 35 years. So clean and so much original stuff retained. Driving that would blow my mind!
Yep, it is a mind blower 😂
That looks like a lot of fun, a real “street sleeper”. Be interesting to see some quarter mile times.
Good luck with the business, I think you could be onto something 👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Ped
WOW😁😁 Bonkers but brilliant. What a great taster for the TV series later in the year. Warmed to Roger already, great guy. Already dismissed one negative, Electric cars can be fun and interesting.🤗🤗
We all know how hard you work, but when you enjoy your work, as I know you do, it’s worth all the effort.
Did the school pick up and then went to visit the unit. Great reception, mentioned this content and was introduced to Moggy. Then given a tour of the toy shop with my son.
What a great place! I have car envy!
This is amazing 👍
Absolutely insane, loved the bit where he caught the ST driver. Deflated ego there!! Just thinking about my T4?
How brilliant is that! Pity the fiesta didn't go right!! :D .... very funny!
Brilliant. Bet the boy racer had a bit of a surprise.
This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen in the automotive world. So cool too this would sell me so many times over than a tesla model anything, any day of the week.
I drives great too 👍
Mad!! What a ultimate sleeper. The bloke in his Mountune Fiesta just have been mortified :-)
Oh yes 😂
Just up the road from me in mid-Wales. Will be keeping my eyes peeled from now on. Love it!
Madness.....absolutely brilliant 😂
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I wonder what the driver of the Fiesta ST was thinking as he could not shake you off his tail. He thought he had a Fast Ford but he didn`t did he!!! This looks as though these conversions should bring a lot of laughs and be very successful I hope.
If I saw this keep up with my Fiesta, I would have waved him down to ask about it, because holy heck, that's insanely brilliant. Great job he's done on it.
Now THIS could sell more electric vehicles! It's exactly what people need, to realize that the electric drive train swaps can make old, ICE vehicles "green" and fun. The more companies that can engineer "kit" swaps and make the pursuit of goin' electric more inline with old-school hotrod ethos' the the faster it will be embraced. Well done Chaps!
Cheers 👍
Great job guys ! I love these Vdubs !!
I have been dreaming of converting a double cab for a long time! Glad to see one properly done! Making me drool!
It is pretty awesome 👏
How many ....have replayed the first minute..... Best part of the video !
Lol. I made a comment two years ago… now iam back to watch the video again.
Fantastic, really enjoyed the vid and look forward to seeing more on these conversions. Well done.
Absolutely brilliant! Classic cars and Van's can be around for ever! 😂👍🌟
Light duly shed!! Moggy is a real character, looking forward to the TV show👍👍👍
OMG I LOVE this! Thats the ultimate VW crew cab! Keep up the amazing tech!
Great to see you both enjoying yourselves so much! See you soon,
RobH
You guys have an amazing idea. Go green and still love vintage car. Thank you for sharing the video.
Absolutely fabulous nuts and brilliant all at the same time. But can I just say what a beautiful understated restoration too. Stunning. Can’t wait for the show!!
Absolutely brilliant!!! I have no idea how I missed this until you pointed me this direction. I love Moggy's crew-cab!! Thanks for sharing a closer look at it. Makes me want one of my own all the more.
It is a mega thing 👍
Yep Utterly Insane....i loved you guys chasing the Fiesta....LOL
Indeed 👍
Yes! this is what we want. Ive engineered 35 years in automotive world wide, built ICE cars and bikes, tuned engines. Looked at building EVs for 20 years but figured batteries just didnt exist. When the Tesla Model S P85 came along in UK in 2014 it ticked all the boxes and 92,000 UK miles later I still cant get over how fast and how much fun it is. To take the Tesla drive train and implant into street sleeper classics thats the future hod rod, there is just no fu*king about with a crew cab P100 stuck in ludicrous....genius. Subscribed cant wait for the other shows.....might inspire me to start my Caterham EV with Nissan Leaf rear motor project.
Cheers Graham. Thanks for the sub. Moggy has worked with Westfield to drop an EV in their seven 👍
@@PetrolPed now see what you've done! Kudos! Stay charged!
Great vid. Love this idea.
That thing looks outstanding. VW should take notice and build something like this. Such nice body lines. This design seems so much cooler than the Tesla pyramid "truck" thing. The Tesla truck, hopefully will never be built. I don't want to live in a world with triangular thingys. Curves are beautiful. [Tesla's cars are incredibly curvy and pretty, btw.]
Absolutely brilliant
It’s good to see people like you guys...what an amazing vehicule 😳🤪😂👍
Petrol ped such a nice fusion! Success for both of you for sure! 👌❤
Of I wanted a electric car and had to choose between this car and a Tesla P100, I most definite would choose this crewcab.
I LOVE it!!😎
So excited for this!!
Holy crap, lost for words. I WANT ONE NOW LOL 😂
this is insane :) love it !!!
Nice build, amazing performance!
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing your videos.
My pleasure 👍
I Love Sleepers as we call them in Australia. Rusty old Datsuns blowing minds.
This is very cool, also loving how Spud takes it all in his stride even when they are giving it some.
Spud is used to Moggies driving 😂
That’s got to be the best conversion I’ve seen so far I want one
Cheers 👍
As a former petrol head, cars, bikes, jet ski kinda came out of the scene when the police had the power to confiscate your sound install or worse, your pride and joy and crush it.
It’s nice to have that passion reignited with this electric era.
If only I still had my RST S1/2 Escort or my S-type Jag.
Van life ahead, is a consideration once employed, plenty of saving for a EV conversion for the Movano.
Is there anyway I can get involved with your business, your mission, your passion with Ol Skool vehicles with modern technology?
Thanks for sharing, your time and consideration.
Inspiring and brought back a huge smile.
Shame the fiesta turned left lol
Drop Moggy and email 👍
@@PetrolPed on my to do list/radar thanks
Greetings From 🇺🇸USA, I Never Seen Putting A Tesla Electric Power on the VW Crew Cab. That Looks Great. 👍 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧
Awesome vid Pp, what a bus. Love putting the ST to rights 😁👏
I had a Type 2 Camper for a while, many years ago, with the old four cylinder air-cooled lump. Even with that propulsive power you were "extremely" aware of your toes, then ankles, then shins, then knees, then femurs being the crumple zones.....
People ride motorcycles. Perspective
@@dukeallen432 I was a motorcyclist for 30 years and I didn't feel as vulnerable on a bike as I did in that van, for some reason.
Simply great ! My style .... congratulation !
Cheers 👍
Hi Pete, very interesting. Hope you have a awesome week
I love that body style and paint.
Cool isn't it 👍
Crazy project! well done!
Can't believe what he calls beautiful restored.
this is so cool what a machine wow some works gone into this Van
It sure has 👏
It would be fun to have that setup in a Type 3 square back!
Or a Karmann Ghia. Killer looks and killer powerrrrr!
@@tonyzed6831 My dream unicorn car is Cadillac Ghia with that drive train. It would probably fit realy nice. The closest thing is the Blue Convertible Maybach 6. Other worldly classic beauties.
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www.mercedes-benz.com/en/vehicles/passenger-cars/mercedes-benz-concept-cars/vision-mercedes-maybach-6-cabriolet/
WOW Beautiful vehicle. Love that green. Respect.
Absolutely banging. Loved the child in plastic rollerskate trying to escape 🤣
Take it to the drag strip!
Simply awesome!
I laughed so hard through the whole show. I love sleepers and this is the ultimate sleeper.ne I truly wish could afford one.
Thanks Donald 👍
Checkin' in from California. Nice ride, simply brilliant! subbed!
Thanks for the sub mate and welcome to the channel 👍
That looks excellent 👌👍
Brilliant! Gotta love it.
Shall we push the Fiesta a bite? Yeah, go on then. I had to pause the video until I could clear the tears out of my eyes from laughing!
I love it! I'm in!
My daily driver is an Ioniq and in 2021 I hope to be into a used Kona or an E-Niro.
thats a hilarious build
Insane, love it
Fantastic fair play 👍
Love to see this at GTI Springfest at Santa Pod.
It's nice to see that Damon Albarn takes his hobby so seriously!
What a beast 👍🏻
Love it , what a bus!
Many years ago my uncle had one of these and allowed me to drive it. He was fed up with me saying it needs more guts. This is insane. Wonder what that Escort driver told his mates?
I reckon he kept it quiet 🤫
Pete that's another vehicle I regret selling my bay window low light. If I could have had 450 hp in it that would have been awesome.
This has got the making of a great TV show 👍
Yep...it is great. Can't wait for people to see it 👍
That was cool!
love it! Good stuff!
Cheers 👍
God that was an amazing video was completely engrossed look forward to your future videos
Make sure you watch out TV show then. Vintage Voltage. Show now on Motor Trend in the US, airing in the UK on 24 June on Quest 👍
Simply bonkers but brilliant!
Looks like fun
One word......Mental!
One other word.....Awesome!!
That opening shot...you had me right there!!! Looking forward to the TV show so much!!
Greetings PP. Only 9 seconds in and, holy mother of Pearl, what a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Stonking hell. A great interview, very clever guy. Brilliant. A perfect collaboration of gents, along with a sleek mechanical dream. Top notch.
Top burn out 😜
Brilliant!
I’d donate my Peugeot 205 GTX to be converted, I’m only 20 miles up the road!
Absolutely beautiful ❤❤🔥🔥
Lots of quirks and features.
That looked as if you started in Slough and went towards Maidenhead or High Wycombe. What an amazing van.
We were in Newtown Mid Wales 👍
@@PetrolPed shows how wrong I can be. But parts of Slough do look like the start of your journey.
I loved his welding story 😱
Awesome guys
Awesome looking Combi
Man, I have to say, I couldn't handle the right hand drive. When I watch UK videos, I always feel like you guys are driving straight into oncoming traffic! After hundreds of car and motorcycle videos, my brain still can't process the left lane driving, and I always have to brace for impact when you're approaching cars in the opposite lane, because it's so terrifying to watch haha. A left side steering wheel allows your right hand to be free to shift, which is the dominant hand, and you have more coordination. Unless you're one of the 1% of people who are a rich elite, with blue eyes, who is left handed.
It's surprising how quickly you adjust to driving on the opposite side of the road. Happens each time I go OS on holiday
wow - sick !! And his converted VW Beetle has 600hp !
He has and it is MENTAL 😳😂
Awsome. Your a natural Pete. Electrics the future....
Love it! 👌
I'm in love. Classic VW vans and electric power, 2 of my very favourite things.