"BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with WC Conversion
Good idea... less hacking than going watercooled. Then just tow a small DC diesel generator behind!
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with WC Conversion
Dawie wrote:Good idea... less hacking than going watercooled. Then just tow a small DC diesel generator behind!
OR a very long extension lead...........
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with WC Conversion
to tell the truth, i have always wanted to build an electric VW, but the battery's is still a NoNo.
Set tappet's every 5000 km is one thing, and OK, but having to do the same with battery's, no thanks will give it a miss.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
I'm planning to use deep cycle gel batteries,, will read up the consequences
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
Hallo
Need to load new photo's,, panelbeaters are trying hard restoring the bus,, have the batteries and Hyster forklift motor in the garge,, starting to get excited like hell,, will soom go on those bus cruises in Cape Town
Need to load new photo's,, panelbeaters are trying hard restoring the bus,, have the batteries and Hyster forklift motor in the garge,, starting to get excited like hell,, will soom go on those bus cruises in Cape Town
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
Well done Johan for sticking to it ! load those pics
My biggest fear is that my wife sells my cars for what i told her they cost !!
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
Thanks,, Battle to get the photo's of my phone,, will see what can be done,, still very excited though,,
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
Here is some more inspiration for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FG_J1yu2qs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csz-PeOqE0c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FG_J1yu2qs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csz-PeOqE0c
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
Hey!! .. while you waiting for the battery's,
You can always use a Loooonnnnngg extension....
Jokes aside,
keep going and get those photo's on here,
you giving is all withdrawal symptoms.
Herman
You can always use a Loooonnnnngg extension....
Jokes aside,
keep going and get those photo's on here,
you giving is all withdrawal symptoms.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
Just an update,, the batteries are in my garage on charge,, reason I'm supper excited,, will see how I can get the pics of the phone tonight,, will post them as soon as possible
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
Brucet - I have all Jahu Garcia's youtube updates,, he is one of the reason I went this route
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Re: "BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion
Ok sorry about that then.
I really enjoy his videos. Not a production and realistic!
I really enjoy his videos. Not a production and realistic!