Thanks! I definitely would not have been able to start this project without your videos! Your first build helped me decide to go the EV controls route instead of the open inverter board
You’ve got my full support. These days it’s not about the power plant it’s just about getting these classic cars back on the road. And honestly you might be right it realistically could be cheaper than doing an engine swap from another car manufacturer. Despite it all ima be watching every step of the way, I can’t wait to see what comes of this project
Are you sure this was a 2wd originally? The reason I ask is the part you pointed out as welded on trans mount is actually the prop shaft protector mount. That is a factory welded part. The trans mounts are bolt on. Three threaded inserts on either side for the six 13mm bolts tat mount the forward end of trans. The threaded holes between the welded mount is for 2wd trans mount. Syncros have both 2 and 4wd threads for the forward trans mounts in that frame rail. This looks like a factory syncro to me.
My dream is to convert the front of my Vanagon Syncro to electric power, retaining the 1.9 TDI engine driving the rear wheels. It already has a potentiometer accelerator pedal for the TDI. I want to find a way to make a long, slender battery box to fit underneath where the propshaft and skid bars are. Shorter range would be fine with the option of the diesel always there.
Well done!
Thanks! I definitely would not have been able to start this project without your videos! Your first build helped me decide to go the EV controls route instead of the open inverter board
looks like a cool project, looking forward to leaning more about how to do these swaps.
anything specific you want me to address in a future video?
Cool project, looking forward to the videos.
You and me both!
Cool car and cool project! Good job!
Awesome project
Thank you! Cheers!
Stoked! Love it!
You’ve got my full support. These days it’s not about the power plant it’s just about getting these classic cars back on the road. And honestly you might be right it realistically could be cheaper than doing an engine swap from another car manufacturer. Despite it all ima be watching every step of the way, I can’t wait to see what comes of this project
Thank you! I have a feeling this will be the future "LS" swap for classic cars.
Amazing.
Modern day hotrod. My dad and brother are doing similar with a fj40 Landcruiser and an Aussie Chrysler royal from 1963
Nice! How are you connecting the tesla motor to the drive shafts in the landcruiser?
Are you sure this was a 2wd originally? The reason I ask is the part you pointed out as welded on trans mount is actually the prop shaft protector mount. That is a factory welded part. The trans mounts are bolt on. Three threaded inserts on either side for the six 13mm bolts tat mount the forward end of trans. The threaded holes between the welded mount is for 2wd trans mount. Syncros have both 2 and 4wd threads for the forward trans mounts in that frame rail. This looks like a factory syncro to me.
I think someone chopped up a syncro tin top and welded the parts onto this doka
awesome)
My dream is to convert the front of my Vanagon Syncro to electric power, retaining the 1.9 TDI engine driving the rear wheels. It already has a potentiometer accelerator pedal for the TDI. I want to find a way to make a long, slender battery box to fit underneath where the propshaft and skid bars are. Shorter range would be fine with the option of the diesel always there.
I'm interested in the send cut send cad files, would like to become Doka EV buddies
Would love to see your process for modeling the engine mounts. Will you use someone like send-cut-send to make the parts?
Yes, exactly. That will be my next video. I am just about to finish the motor install this week
you forgott OPENCONVERTER !!!
You are correct! I’ll talk about that more in the motor install video
Can you sell me the old transmission?
Already sold! Thanks for the interest
@@bernietime darn. Saw that but wanted to give you the traction ;)
What was the going rate for it?
@@synocate5602 $1500! That’s what I bought it for. But it was a 2WD transmission, not a 4WD syncro one
How do you take a 40 year old VW and make it reliable? Rebuild it... not ruin it.
mmm I used to daily drive a freshly rebuild 2.1L powered Vanagon... still slow
Is Elon okay with this
The answer was ls swap.
@@kdubw900l check out Vivid Vans. They are doing an LS Vanagon swap! Haha
blasphemy
@@jakefischer8281 define blasphemy
@@bernietime an act that shows disrespect, contempt, or a lack of reverence for a deity, sacred object, or something considered inviolable