Very nice work, it's good to see classic cars that can be in daily use and still look so original. Love the analogue battery meter, it's in keeping with the original style. Excellent!
Restoration videos get a lot of views. People love to watch an old car being torn down and restored in 30 minutes. The videos you make are great. Seeing the car restored and converted in time lapse would be awesome.
This is gorgeous. I don't know why I feel the need to mention that, as a teen in 1974-75 I had a 1965 bus in green. I bought it for $600. That little bus took my friends and I on many fun filled adventures around Long Island and upstate New York. The stock look is the best look to my eye on these resto-mods, whether gasoline or electric. I'm looking forward to seeing many more iconic and stylish cars from the past being revived with electric power (which, by the way, will only really be "green" when we go New-Generation Nuclear for our electric power.)
I was on fb and saw an ad for a tesla vw bus exactly like this. I put a donation in for the auction but this is the model my dad was fixing up before he passed, the bank took it with his old house but I really loved this video, thank you.
Not saying I hate it, but a massive part of their character is the air cooled engine These things were mostly a hobby for enthusiast's, keeping an old air-cooled motor throbbing is something to be proud of, putting electric motors in them seems a strange idea, yeh you can argue the eco point but these aren't daily drivers, the sound of air-cooled motors and smell of long duration cams is the point in having one isn't it?
>^. .^< Lovely conversion and color, Best Wishes with it. My father had a 62 VW factory camper so these are in my personal grow up history, thus I too love them to excess.....
Beautiful work. Love that people are restoring and converting old VW busses. I like everything about it… the one thing that is given up is the sound of the VW engine. But worth it.
Beautiful bus. It's looks like it just came from the showroom floor. Ironically, it's probably going to be hauled to Washington on a diesel powered truck.
one word , waw!! well done!!, but the thing is will miss with those to electric converted van's is the spinning boxer motor........ the sound of a volkswagen bus.........., but you did a good job guy's.....
Well if they weren't so expensive and had more range I'd love one of those. Have to admit this van looks incredible. But the main reason I'd want one is to travel around through Europe. Unfortunately with this limited range this would mean I'd be spending the majority of my travel time at a charging station.
My first 3 cars, in the 80's were VW buses. I bought them because that's all I could afford at the time (all under $1500 back then) and they were the only thing on the market with some cargo space. At the risk of being chastised by everyone here, they were not the funnest cars to drive. Had to change the engine and or the transmission every other year; the breaks weren't so great; and the infamous starter motor (those who ever owned one these can relate). Alas, these old clunkers were the best of their kind on the market, because non of the other automakers had the imagination to make a better version. My question is, why would it make any sense to spend $20K-$50K+ to have an old VW electrified clunker (or worst gas engine) when you could have a Cybertruck or something similar for more or less the same price? Performance or not, I think you'll an AC and an electric window with the Cybertruck. Way back then, where these vans could be had for $1000 or a little more, not body wanted them, because there were junk. Why everybody wants one now that they are so much more money? VW if you are listening, build a new (but well-made version please) e-bus for under $35K and you might have a winner.
Canadians call deer whistles deer atractors lol they say they make all of the deer near the road panic and running all directions including across the road in front of your car. A Canadian friend of mine put them on his new car and within two weeks he hit a deer so he added two more deer whistles only weeks later he hit another deer and totaled the car. He was 50 had lived in Canada all his life and never hit a deer.
I get keeping the older look, but I would absolutely love it if someone did a roof rack solar panel. Maybe help with some of the charging while on the road.
I would love to see the first Electric ⚡️ UAZ BUKHANKA VAN BUILD some builders are opting to avoid using Tesla batteries 🔋 and going instead with the Chevy volt batteries seeing their design is lighter
try some sound deadening material used in yacht and boat engine enclosures. power train need not be that loud. My approach to this would be to use an entire leaf drivetrain, and marry it to the swing axles.. making a vanagon with CV Joints a better recipient, than the older vw bus with its swing arm transaxle and reduction gear boxes...although I know you are following a VW conversion path that goes back to the 1960's . The construction of the bus and vangon allows the batteries to go between frame members under the floor, which is a very good thing in a tall vehicle with high ground clearance. The improved suspension, and brakes of the vanagon.. and the lower cost compared to the vulture culture surrounding the old style bus.. all favor the vanagon. but it's all good. grew up with 36 hp vws bugs and buses...
It’s definitely easy to imagine vehicles like this could be the wave of the not so distant future. It would be great to know if people have requisition one or two of them since you uploaded this video. My question is, could you hypothetically include autonomous propulsion systems that VW was exploring for the I D concept cars? I am asking as a disabled US citizen (legal blindness) that is barred from obtaining drivers documentation. My father who drove a microbus in the 60s mentioned that they were particularly hazardous because of the single layer of chassis between the driver seat and the open air. Is there a way of cushioning the inside? Listening to your channel introduction, my head went straight to Dan Aykroyd saying “switch me on“.
Re: autonomous driving and other modern-day safety features, Volkswagen has promised their I.D.Buzz model for 2022. Zelectric retrofits won't be including that option anytime soon, if ever.
A company good do well making vintage VW bus replicas out of fiberglass, just like they do with Porsche Speedsters, etc. …and offer different drivetrains…I believe there is a large market for these…not to mention camper versions.
Got a 66 Kombi with 50's camper kit in pretty fair shape actually. How much (roughly) for this level redo? Camper kit would stay with me I'll restore that and I would reinstall it after redo. I need a figure to see about shifting around a few things first is why I ask. Thank you in advance for your time. I do hope to hear from you...love the vid obviously, more importantly thank you for posting. Mike
Makes me wonder why Volkswagen just doesn’t rerelease the classic design with and electric engine. I mean the new one is electric but everybody likes the old design plus it aged the best.
Beautiful Microbus who need 3 to 4 hr of charge every 90 miles! Good enough for local commuting but clearly come short in range and fast charging time to consider doing a 150+ miles trip.
ZelectricBug let me ask you this the motor you put in this one has less horsepower than a Tesla motor wouldn’t you get double the range if you put in a batttey system out of a long range model 3
@Thomas Gary: Who are you to call anyone pathetic little puke and judge what people can or can't do with their ride? This discussion was pretty clean until you get in. Go back to your room child!
I have two buses, a 65 camper and a 67 kombi. Which one is a better candidate and what would be an approximate cost to convert to similar standards as the bus on the video?
I’m just wondering on adverse how much would it be to buy a pre built electrical Volkswagen minibus / how much is everything added on to this so I could do it myself
wait, you say this vehicle has an 80 to 90 mile range.... If that means what I think it means, you will need to stop to recharge this thing about 13 times on the way from San Diego to Washington state... and if this thing takes 3 to 4 hours to charge.... you're going to be stuck charging for about 46 HOURS during this trip?!?!?
Very nice work, it's good to see classic cars that can be in daily use and still look so original. Love the analogue battery meter, it's in keeping with the original style. Excellent!
I wish I could have one of those... with a P100D set. Perfect sleeper.
Restoration videos get a lot of views. People love to watch an old car being torn down and restored in 30 minutes. The videos you make are great. Seeing the car restored and converted in time lapse would be awesome.
I subscribed so quick, when I get my hand on a vw microbus I'm definitely hitting you up
Really nice build. Nice ‘analog’ voltage meter.
This is gorgeous. I don't know why I feel the need to mention that, as a teen in 1974-75 I had a 1965 bus in green. I bought it for $600. That little bus took my friends and I on many fun filled adventures around Long Island and upstate New York. The stock look is the best look to my eye on these resto-mods, whether gasoline or electric. I'm looking forward to seeing many more iconic and stylish cars from the past being revived with electric power (which, by the way, will only really be "green" when we go New-Generation Nuclear for our electric power.)
Even of not original, a very nice restoration and the ultimate tree hugger flower power van! 😁
Oh my goodness......i fell in love. Gerold from Germany
Beautiful , this is my dream bus♡
Wow - I wish I could afford to own of these as an extra vehicle. Very nice work!
I was on fb and saw an ad for a tesla vw bus exactly like this. I put a donation in for the auction but this is the model my dad was fixing up before he passed, the bank took it with his old house but I really loved this video, thank you.
It´s always a pleasure to see this beautiful, unique design. You get those heartwarming feelings.
Man that’s awesome.. a lot of people want me to do electric motor for my bus… I wish I could afford… so expensive 😆
Not saying I hate it, but a massive part of their character is the air cooled engine
These things were mostly a hobby for enthusiast's, keeping an old air-cooled motor throbbing is something to be proud of, putting electric motors in them seems a strange idea, yeh you can argue the eco point but these aren't daily drivers, the sound of air-cooled motors and smell of long duration cams is the point in having one isn't it?
AT SOME POINT MOST OF US GET TO THE POINT WHERE ARE GLAD TO BE THEY'RE DRIVING SOMETHING THEY KNOW WILL MAKE IT TO IT'S DESTINATION.
Dude this is so cool, I wish I could afford one!!!!
What a gem!
Simply Beautiful!!! Can't wait to get this.
I’m from San Diego! I entered to win this January 2021! What an amazing bus! Hugs!!!
Would love to electrify my '59 panel walk-through but it runs great with 1600.☺
I've never donated to something so fast in my life. Fingers crossed
Very nice build. Beautiful result.
>^. .^< Lovely conversion and color, Best Wishes with it. My father had a 62 VW factory camper so these are in my personal grow up history, thus I too love them to excess.....
We had one too. A 1971 be camper, bought new by my dad.
No comment ! is very AMAZING This Old Combi Volkswagen year's 1966 ELECTRIC OLD CAR
my dream electric bus 👌
Absolutely a work of art! Fantastic job, thank's for sharing
one of my dream cars
Hi again. I LOVE THIS Electric VW MicroBus with Tesla Batteries ❤️👍🏼🥰
Beautiful work. Love that people are restoring and converting old VW busses. I like everything about it… the one thing that is given up is the sound of the VW engine. But worth it.
Beautiful bus, great color!
Beautiful work-and the perfect platform for your conversion!
Beautiful bus. It's looks like it just came from the showroom floor. Ironically, it's probably going to be hauled to Washington on a diesel powered truck.
THE ANALOGUE FUEL GAGE LOOKS MUCH BETTER. WHY NOT PUT SOME MORE BATTERIES UNDER THE (LARGER) REAR SEAT?
Incredibly beautifull !!
Beautiful. What an icon. Hopefully, the rust-proofing is up to the nordic climate.
I entered in the contest and I am very sure I’m going to win. Excited to drive this baby
I love this Electric VW Microbus very very much.👍🏼❤️🙏🏻🥰🤗
shut up and take my money
this van is so adorable, damn it!!!
this is absolutely gorgeous!
Nicely done! Love to electrify my '79 bus. I wish the conversion kits were more affordable.
How much is a conversion kit?
one word , waw!! well done!!, but the thing is will miss with those to electric converted van's is the spinning boxer motor........ the sound of a volkswagen bus.........., but you did a good job guy's.....
Beautiful
FM - Phasers On Stun
This is my dream, I am going to make it reality!
They are giving this beauty away in a raffle on Omaze! I’ll come back and comment if I win it!
Well if they weren't so expensive and had more range I'd love one of those. Have to admit this van looks incredible. But the main reason I'd want one is to travel around through Europe. Unfortunately with this limited range this would mean I'd be spending the majority of my travel time at a charging station.
Wow! Super nice!
My first 3 cars, in the 80's were VW buses. I bought them because that's all I could afford at the time (all under $1500 back then) and they were the only thing on the market with some cargo space. At the risk of being chastised by everyone here, they were not the funnest cars to drive. Had to change the engine and or the transmission every other year; the breaks weren't so great; and the infamous starter motor (those who ever owned one these can relate). Alas, these old clunkers were the best of their kind on the market, because non of the other automakers had the imagination to make a better version. My question is, why would it make any sense to spend $20K-$50K+ to have an old VW electrified clunker (or worst gas engine) when you could have a Cybertruck or something similar for more or less the same price? Performance or not, I think you'll an AC and an electric window with the Cybertruck. Way back then, where these vans could be had for $1000 or a little more, not body wanted them, because there were junk. Why everybody wants one now that they are so much more money?
VW if you are listening, build a new (but well-made version please) e-bus for under $35K and you might have a winner.
Wow very nice report
Having owned a '65 bus I can tell you driving in the rain in Oregon will be a nightmare if only for the wipers.
Canadians call deer whistles deer atractors lol they say they make all of the deer near the road panic and running all directions including across the road in front of your car. A Canadian friend of mine put them on his new car and within two weeks he hit a deer so he added two more deer whistles only weeks later he hit another deer and totaled the car. He was 50 had lived in Canada all his life and never hit a deer.
I get keeping the older look, but I would absolutely love it if someone did a roof rack solar panel. Maybe help with some of the charging while on the road.
A solar panel that would take the entire roof would probably give 2-3 miles of range if it sat in the sun all day. So, kind of pointless.
Absolutely beautiful..🚘🙋
So awesome!!!
It's a VoltsWagen!!
OB is my favorite place.
I'd love to have that
I would love to see the first Electric ⚡️ UAZ BUKHANKA VAN BUILD some builders are opting to avoid using Tesla batteries 🔋 and going instead with the Chevy volt batteries seeing their design is lighter
Awesome kombi with electric engine..
How long does the conversion take
try some sound deadening material used in yacht and boat engine enclosures. power train need not be that loud. My approach to this would be to use an entire leaf drivetrain, and marry it to the swing axles.. making a vanagon with CV Joints a better recipient, than the older vw bus with its swing arm transaxle and reduction gear boxes...although I know you are following a VW conversion path that goes back to the 1960's . The construction of the bus and vangon allows the batteries to go between frame members under the floor, which is a very good thing in a tall vehicle with high ground clearance. The improved suspension, and brakes of the vanagon.. and the lower cost compared to the vulture culture surrounding the old style bus.. all favor the vanagon. but it's all good. grew up with 36 hp vws bugs and buses...
It’s definitely easy to imagine vehicles like this could be the wave of the not so distant future. It would be great to know if people have requisition one or two of them since you uploaded this video. My question is, could you hypothetically include autonomous propulsion systems that VW was exploring for the I D concept cars? I am asking as a disabled US citizen (legal blindness) that is barred from obtaining drivers documentation.
My father who drove a microbus in the 60s mentioned that they were particularly hazardous because of the single layer of chassis between the driver seat and the open air. Is there a way of cushioning the inside?
Listening to your channel introduction, my head went straight to Dan Aykroyd saying “switch me on“.
Re: autonomous driving and other modern-day safety features, Volkswagen has promised their I.D.Buzz model for 2022. Zelectric retrofits won't be including that option anytime soon, if ever.
Which means, the ID models are not gonna remain concept cars forever?
For improved range on long distance trips, take the roof rack off. It creates much more drag then you think.
A company good do well making vintage VW bus replicas out of fiberglass, just like they do with Porsche Speedsters, etc. …and offer different drivetrains…I believe there is a large market for these…not to mention camper versions.
Got a 66 Kombi with 50's camper kit in pretty fair shape actually. How much (roughly) for this level redo? Camper kit would stay with me I'll restore that and I would reinstall it after redo. I need a figure to see about shifting around a few things first is why I ask. Thank you in advance for your time. I do hope to hear from you...love the vid obviously, more importantly thank you for posting. Mike
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAUTIFUL BUS!!!!!!!!!!!
Makes me wonder why Volkswagen just doesn’t rerelease the classic design with and electric engine. I mean the new one is electric but everybody likes the old design plus it aged the best.
Safety regulations.
Very very cool, I grew up with those back in the day. Approximately what is the build cost for that awesome bus?
Beautiful Microbus who need 3 to 4 hr of charge every 90 miles! Good enough for local commuting but clearly come short in range and fast charging time to consider doing a 150+ miles trip.
We build to order - this one lives on an island and range wasn't much of a concern. Next build features a Tesla motor and 220 mile range. -db
ZelectricBug let me ask you this the motor you put in this one has less horsepower than a Tesla motor wouldn’t you get double the range if you put in a batttey system out of a long range model 3
@@Zelectric The nostalgia of of the VW microbus combined with the performance of a Tesla, that is a beautiful dream .
@@thomasgary1219 to each their own
@Thomas Gary: Who are you to call anyone pathetic little puke and judge what people can or can't do with their ride? This discussion was pretty clean until you get in. Go back to your room child!
Marvelous. Again.
Very nicely done really
why no solar panels??? Do the battery needs more power to charge ?
Que hermoso trabajo de instalacion, muy limpio
Vehiculo genial Para impulsar vehiculos sostenible
Why don’t you mount the batteries under the floorpan? Seems like a perfect place to keep the weight down low.
Beautiful car, a classic like that should be original with gasoline engine.
Hey, I live in San Diego County! Me! I need that VW Bus! How much does it cost for a custom made?
I have two buses, a 65 camper and a 67 kombi. Which one is a better candidate and what would be an approximate cost to convert to similar standards as the bus on the video?
Nice
I bet Gabriel Iglesia would like to add one of these to his collection. You may want to contact his agent and see.
This is beautiful micro bus and I would look great driving it from beach tobeac ch catching curls in Brazil. I graduated hi gh school in rio in 75"
wow awesome.... please upload a restoration video ....
nice but i miss the Engine sound i hope you can it play from a Musicbox
Awesome!!
Beautiful but woeful range could they not add more batteries to it?
We build to order. A larger battery pack and greater range isn't a problem.
beautiful.
How much for somthing like this?
I'm also curious about this. Probably one of those deals where if you have to ask, you can't afford it!
If I win this beauty, I'm going to spend the 20k on adding more batteries.
Beautiful!!!
So very very nice ♥️
What a dream! Can we buy an extra battery?👌🏼😁
Dam nice!
I’m just wondering on adverse how much would it be to buy a pre built electrical Volkswagen minibus / how much is everything added on to this so I could do it myself
pure
Can you do this project with a diesel bus full size?
wait, you say this vehicle has an 80 to 90 mile range....
If that means what I think it means, you will need to stop to recharge this thing about 13 times on the way from San Diego to Washington state...
and if this thing takes 3 to 4 hours to charge....
you're going to be stuck charging for about 46 HOURS during this trip?!?!?
Did you have to get rid of the belly pans?
So, you have a manual gearbox for an electric motor?
Yeah
@@michaelslack5269 That's how I'd want my EV to have...Is it more efficient to have an automatic?
How much?
Make it solar and you got me
Solar would be the best!!!
It's the VW type 20?
4:40 guy pulling out in front of you. There just always has to be one of those......
Can you add solar panels along the roof (as big an area as possible) to assist/supplement the battery range?