Converting classic cars to electric workshop tour.

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  • @chrisjarmain
    @chrisjarmain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Scooby doo mystery machine would be fun. 😄 A couple of kids in an apocalypse scenario riding a hippy type machine with a large dog.... 😁

  • @AaronVanNoy
    @AaronVanNoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think “Aston Martin eV8 vantage” is perfect!

  • @keronsuperville4031
    @keronsuperville4031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Electric baha bug is the idea that I've been trying the get a visual for...this is it!

  • @Russell_and_Rosko
    @Russell_and_Rosko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @ 12:53 😂 funny cameraman/friend, great lighthearted jab

  • @poxcr
    @poxcr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    25:36 That beetle looks worried... 🤭

  • @pkf4124
    @pkf4124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loom boards, brings back memories making looms for helicopters from a schedule and a loom board.

  • @RobTeeJr
    @RobTeeJr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Volvo P1800S from the TV series "The Saint".

  • @AaronVanNoy
    @AaronVanNoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m a bit shocked how many projects you all are currently working on! It’s so great to see these cars getting converted and so professionally!

  • @nickrgsi
    @nickrgsi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A black T-Top trans-am with a great big gold eagle on the bonnet springs to mind......

  • @Marksleftboot1
    @Marksleftboot1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your thinking of a Tamiya Sand scorcher! Really nice Baja Bug, by the way...

  • @alexalexandre1574
    @alexalexandre1574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the Baja! Waiting for more videos of that beauty.

  • @daan3298
    @daan3298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd like to see a VW Beach Buggy, that would be a lot of fun!

  • @poxcr
    @poxcr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    27:10 EV8 is indeed a perfect name! I'm sure this will be an amazing conversion. Can't wait to see it rippin'!

  • @buzzofftoxicblog791
    @buzzofftoxicblog791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FUN AGE! 😀Cool love the color Bug. 😄 I think good conversion Only Fools and Horses Reliant Regal van Tesla power. I grow up with 3-wheelers love them and built my own trike from a Robin it handled well with low weight distribution🤣 !!!

  • @fydstar
    @fydstar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    V8 and Vantage my favourite too. Del Boys reliant van would make an insane sleeper!

  • @JamesSmith-vz8yr
    @JamesSmith-vz8yr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lazenby had a DBS.... You will have do one of those too!

  • @paulpobsanderson6219
    @paulpobsanderson6219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the Baja

  • @superliegebeest544
    @superliegebeest544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The offroad beatle if exactly what I want.

  • @FJUH
    @FJUH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please do a video on the Baja bug with off road and 0-60!! It looks like so much fun!!

  • @RanDomRikM
    @RanDomRikM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enjoyed that, thank you Richard.
    Someone needs to build a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang replica, you can then turn it into a Chitty Chitty Woosh Woosh 🤗

  • @Hitstirrer
    @Hitstirrer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lady Penelope's Roller next in line.

  • @gotuble
    @gotuble 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would love to own a T3 Syncro E!

  • @Bumblebee4788
    @Bumblebee4788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AMC Eagle would be a great conversion. For a TV car...Nash Bridge's 71 Hemi Cuda. Movie Car ...Bullitt's Black 68 Charger.

  • @DirkSiems
    @DirkSiems 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A very cool (but "quick and easy" FOR YOU) would be Herbie from the movie The Love Bug :)

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Herbie was great. I’m sure there will be an EV Herbie before too long. 😊

  • @islaws4589
    @islaws4589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That Sand Scorcher looks so much cooler than the box art 😁😎

  • @TheRothenborg
    @TheRothenborg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Volvo P1800, love your videos

  • @nickcooper14
    @nickcooper14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You look like your having way too much fun. Aston Martin DV8. Get it🤣🤣🇦🇺

  • @kavanghia6908
    @kavanghia6908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Working on my 69 ghia now. Maybe someday I will go electric. Great video 👍

  • @fydstar
    @fydstar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t know when, but one day you will be converting my T25 :)

  • @benjaminakumeni1216
    @benjaminakumeni1216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great passion, Great video! Looking up to you do Jaguar XJ8 1998 conversion in future videos.

  • @allterrainrandy2587
    @allterrainrandy2587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the 914!
    I love the Baja!

  • @garyquartley8327
    @garyquartley8327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Life On Mars Audi Quattro? Brilliant video, such a clean workshop without the oily bits!!! Going back now to watch your channel. Good medicine for me as I'm a little poorly at the moment, thanks!

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get well soon Gary. Glad you like the channel and the Audi would be an awesome conversion 😊

  • @cristian333GTX
    @cristian333GTX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have so many gorgeous cars 😍cool video also subscribed to you wonderful channel.

  • @maltsr5460
    @maltsr5460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the licence plate on the Baja Bug - it reads VOLTAGE!

  • @truesimplicity
    @truesimplicity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome vid, Thank You for sharing your green talent...

  • @HidingAllTheWay
    @HidingAllTheWay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    28:15 K.I.T.T from Knight Rider (which was a modified Pontiac TransAm)

  • @SurlyMike
    @SurlyMike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a sexy Aston. Looks like a very busy shop, quite a production. I just found your channel today.

  • @simonspencer1601
    @simonspencer1601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Simon Templar's Volvo P1800!

  • @trevorberridge6079
    @trevorberridge6079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had the great pleasure of seeing Richard talk about classic conversions at Fully Charged Live on Friday. Also got to see the VW Beetle Baha up close. What a piece of kit. Gorgeous!

  • @ToroColorado92
    @ToroColorado92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the Baja Beetle, cant wait to see it finish. I hope you make a full in depth video of the build!

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We will feature the Baja on a future episode 😀

  • @skellener
    @skellener 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always the coolest cars! 👍

  • @bidon5037
    @bidon5037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it when the wizard shows his magic.

  • @samurai-capybara
    @samurai-capybara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the number plate on the Baja!

    • @samurai-capybara
      @samurai-capybara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And it was a DBS in The Persuaders, I think.

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct. I think it was a DBS. Same car different engine. 😊

  • @SuperMegaMungo
    @SuperMegaMungo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    KITT from knight rider would be a cool TV electric conversion

  • @ab3000x
    @ab3000x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a Datsun 510 would be crazy. Datsun fans might hate it but I bet many would love it.

  • @ali84uk
    @ali84uk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine and old 1993 Rover Metro :-)

  • @joeabad5908
    @joeabad5908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im new to this channel. And this detailed shop walk through is very impressive. Did not realize how huge an operation Richard and the whole team is working on.
    Godbless you all.

  • @dd1309
    @dd1309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so much appreciate richard's walk through

  • @scottmacdonald747
    @scottmacdonald747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some detail in these conversions!

  • @purple-porker-productions
    @purple-porker-productions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aston EV8 is a great name!!

  • @floatingonairandwater
    @floatingonairandwater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tamiya Sand Scorcher, built on same chassis as Rough Rider, both 1979

  • @Equine_moon
    @Equine_moon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Monster Beetle!!! Had one at 14, got a new one from my wife at 45, gotta love her!❤️ Btw. Got a real Baja too, split window😉

  • @MrAdopado
    @MrAdopado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ultimate TV conversion 1982 Pontiac Trans Am ... Knight Rider KITT ....

  • @Senna-xi1gr
    @Senna-xi1gr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is a legend as there will be a big que for his services in the future & what’s great about his skill he will try & convert whatever comes in by the looks of things. Good on ya Richard. 👍🏆🇬🇧

  • @Fenrasulfr
    @Fenrasulfr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A safari rally 240Z would be really fun.

  • @TheShoobah
    @TheShoobah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Saints Volvo P1800 would be a very nice conversion 👌

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s at the top of my list. 😊

    • @TheShoobah
      @TheShoobah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@spudproductions7606 Awesome 👌

  • @TJSSheppard
    @TJSSheppard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’d love to see an early Lotus Esprit converted to electric. Bonus points for doing one in white!

  • @thomaselmer9728
    @thomaselmer9728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jeep CJ3B would be a blast in electric conversion. Another that needs to be made is a Datsun 240Z.

  • @georgedaville4662
    @georgedaville4662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Really enjoyed the tour Richard, could have listened to you all day. Great content from your fantastic workshops and staff 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the positive comments. Keep an eye out for future videos as we’ve some great content planned. 😊

  • @jeffreyrwilliams9345
    @jeffreyrwilliams9345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you

  • @lfo414
    @lfo414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Baha a Boxster! Portal axles or hub motors. Zero overhang front and rear.

  • @velvetom
    @velvetom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you get your hands on a Pantera, that would be great conversation. For my TV car, KITT seems like a no-brainer, but maybe The Bandits Trans-Am! The A-Team Van could also be very fun!

  • @ExhumedPutrifact
    @ExhumedPutrifact ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a treature trove, thats a seriously classy garage!

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Since we're talking about James Bond cars... and by extention Ian Fleming cars... why not a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang EV? Lol! Only kidding. Love seeing all your projects. You have the best job in the motor trade. A fantasy come true.

  • @cristianfederico2411
    @cristianfederico2411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your workshop is beautiful always so tidy, awesome work!

  • @dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697
    @dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Bond Lotus could be a good one.

  • @ThalassTKynn
    @ThalassTKynn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm in aviation, and have spent a lot of time in avionics mods, and we do our wiring looms exactly the same way.

  • @gordonmackenzie4512
    @gordonmackenzie4512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    KIT from Knightrider. David Hasselhof series.

  • @wmneill22
    @wmneill22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful stuff!
    I have been wanting to do a Baja beetle but now this is a whole other level I want to do now. Can’t say enough how great of a job you guys do! Keep it up!!

  • @jkidd152
    @jkidd152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keep us updated on the syncro project! Can’t wait to see what you do underneath.

  • @davidlaurel3680
    @davidlaurel3680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a game changer. MOre power to you all.

  • @leslock1
    @leslock1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Postman Pats van would be good

  • @kohnjelly
    @kohnjelly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    eV8 gets my vote

  • @jamiedeprins
    @jamiedeprins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you please make a in depth video of that vw bug? Im very interested in that.

  • @danc1197
    @danc1197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would put a fake rocket motor in the back of the van just for good laughs.

  • @jasonperry6046
    @jasonperry6046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1973 MGB 😊
    That is the project I want to take on.

  • @TheStyx91
    @TheStyx91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Volvo Sugga Electric would be an awesome offroad vehicle!

  • @jigold22571
    @jigold22571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely Fabulous and Over Due!👏👏👏

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, more to come as new cars come in for conversion 😊

  • @sibat777
    @sibat777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    James Bond Lotus Esprit (the white submarine car) would make a great e conversion

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now that’s my favourite answer. It’s the car I’d want to convert. 😊

    • @TheJAMF
      @TheJAMF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And it featured in "Pretty Woman" too.

  • @StacyODell
    @StacyODell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd love to see a dual motor VW Thing off roader

  • @jeffreyrwilliams9345
    @jeffreyrwilliams9345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    only one correct answer. Jeremy Clarksons "Excellent"

  • @k13ehr
    @k13ehr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best I've watched so far, Aston could be DV8.

  • @michael007ish
    @michael007ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tamiya Sand Scorcher!!! I wanted one so badly as a youngster. Fantastic.
    Aston Martin Voltage.

    • @ForeverNeverwhere1
      @ForeverNeverwhere1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had one, they were quite fragile and in hindsight way too expensive a toy for a bratty 10 year old me.

    • @michael007ish
      @michael007ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ForeverNeverwhere1 not as fragile as my Lotus 79 F1 RC that went full speed into a curb. That was a sad day. Mario Andretti’s head was never found

    • @MrCaprinut
      @MrCaprinut 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Sand Scorcher was re issued in 2010 and can still be found if you fancy one.

    • @michael007ish
      @michael007ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrCaprinut ohhh I did not know that!! Thanks

  • @francesconicoletti2547
    @francesconicoletti2547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Roger Moore’s Volvo XC40 from The Saint. Yes it is older then the The Persuades.

  • @rockcrawler-paderbornrcpb5824
    @rockcrawler-paderbornrcpb5824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i wish i have the mony to convert my Ford probe ii to electric. i love to cruise with it. btw... your baja buggy is called sand scorcher by tamiya. tamiya got some other cool buggys like the wild one (blockhead motors). a classic buggy. that´s would be fun!

  • @accuritelocating
    @accuritelocating 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 1986 Suzuki Samurai or a Suzuki Jimny in Europe. I have been considering a electric conversion and think it could be a great kit to make and sell, especially give your Baja a run for the money off road!

  • @martinogold
    @martinogold 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watched Live and Let Die the other day and he had one of those Astons.

  • @Genepifilm
    @Genepifilm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve built a Lotus Elise S1 safari, I’m sure you have the same amount of fun with this Baja beetle !!! But your videos makes me want so bad to make that lotus electric. Let’s do it 🙏

  • @richardagent1924
    @richardagent1924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about a Volvo P1800? Roger Moore's wheels in The Saint.

  • @dd1309
    @dd1309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    baha beetle needs a smile on the front to set the head lights

  • @anands6127
    @anands6127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about cooling the batteries,LG ones and Tesla both?

  • @malcolmbindon5911
    @malcolmbindon5911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another excellent vid 👍. What electric motor is going into the Maserati?
    TV show the Saint
    Toyota GT 2000 😎

  • @TheRocky3211
    @TheRocky3211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The AM Ev8 has a nice ring to it .

  • @christopherswift1518
    @christopherswift1518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How about a Lotus Esprit !! Great work & vids, - I'll be looking to convert by Range Rover Classic to electric in the future too.

    • @spudproductions7606
      @spudproductions7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Esprit is my top choice. Finger crossed we will have one to convert soon. 😊

  • @donelmore2540
    @donelmore2540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought your loom kit construction was very interesting. My new ‘64 stock Beetle just arrived for conversion at Flash Drive Motors just outside Austin, TX.

  • @seanjamesjawns108
    @seanjamesjawns108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy crap its the future. The next thing ya know there's gonna be a hover conversion kit. Awsome job! PS my favorite Austin of all time

  • @rowanditcham9617
    @rowanditcham9617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love to do a beach buggy conversion in South Africa, R/h drive 😎😎

  • @scubatrucker6806
    @scubatrucker6806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love your channel and what your doing to these classics 😍😍😍

  • @55555tre
    @55555tre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ford Escort Mk1 rally look would be very cool 👍

  • @creativecomposites6193
    @creativecomposites6193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Might be able to reboot kit from Knight rider?!