Talk is cheap - Watch me get my hands dirty

Part 9 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. In this video, I replace the stock gauge cluster including the fuel gauge with LED dash lights that are simplified for an electric car. This includes figuring out the issue with the turn signal LED conversion. I also retrofit a Bosch tachometer into the blank clock area. Finally, I refurbish the Warp Drive display interface and create a custom radio blank plate to mount it using a cell phone holder.

Links to products:

• 25w 15ohm resister: https://amzn.to/3qW03TJ

• 12mm LED dash indicator lights: https://amzn.to/3PigpQJ

• 8mm LED dash indicator lights: https://amzn.to/3qZ2811

• 1mm plexiglass sheet https://amzn.to/3qXA664

Part 8 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I run a new wiring harness from front to back, test the key-on switch and the hall-effect throttle pedal, and crimp the CAT5 cable to our controller interface module.

Links to products:

• Audiopipe 20ft Speed Cable - 9 Conductor 18 Gauge Speaker/Remote Wire: https://amzn.to/3xlVimq

• RJ45 Cable Tester: https://amzn.to/3RZ0qq7

• Network/Phone Modular Crimp Tool: https://amzn.to/3I2KjTV

Part 7 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I wire and install the J1772 charge port, create and wire the charging box, and connect a 12 volt battery maintainer to the circuit.

Links to products:

Interstate Guardian 1 Battery Maintainer: https://amzn.to/3jXV6qi

AVC2 J1772 port control: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=107

J1772 32A Receptacle: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=433

Part 6 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I construct a custom contactor box and show you how I create custom 2/0 high voltage cables with crimped lugs.

Links to products:

• Stainless Steel Single Studs (Black and Red): https://amzn.to/3k3yFQz

• Deutch 6 pin automotive harness: https://amzn.to/3lzxOrg

• Anderson disconnect (Small, 50 amp): https://amzn.to/3ltTLI6

• Cable Gland nut kit: https://amzn.to/3jXhm3J

Part 5 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I show I made a custom 12 volt command center box under the rear cargo deck hatch to organize and troubleshoot all of our low voltage EV components and wiring harnesses.

Links to products:

Battery Shutoff: https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/749805-battery-doctor-key-operated-switch-kit.html

Interstate Batteries Guardian Battery Charger + Maintainer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T8VBB6R

Part 4 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I show how I mount several of the main EV components: the Warp motor controller, DC-DC converter, charger, vacuum pump, contactor/high-voltage box and the main disconnect switch.

Links to products:

Unistrut channel: https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/conduit-conduit-fittings-raceways/strut-support-systems/phoenix-support-systems-1-5-8-x-13-16-x-10-galvanized-strut-channel/c14h1000pgr/p-105480401164-c-12477.htm

Spring Nuts for strut system: https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/conduit-conduit-fittings-raceways/strut-support-systems/phoenix-support-systems-1-4-strut-channel-spring-nut-5-per-bag/cnr20025egr/p-105480401058-c-12477.htm

Part 3 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I go over the COMPLETE EV Wiring Schematic discussing the type and purpose of all EV components from the Motor and Controller to the relays and fuses. In addition, I explain my rationale for why I am choosing the components I have, what components I recommend buying if I didn't already own them, and where to buy these components.

Links to products:

EV Schematic and General Conversion Information (EV4U Custom Conversions): https://ev4unow.com/diy-cost-estimator/

Netgain Hyper9 144v AC Induction Controller/Motor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=482

Curtis/HPEVS AC-51 AC Induction Controller/Motor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=172

Netgain Warp9 Series-wound DC Motor: https://evsource.com/products/warp-9

Prius Hall-effect Throttle Pedal: https://tractionev.com/product/toyota-prius-throttle-pedal-with-plug-78120-47050/

EV West Billet Aluminum VW Transmission adapter: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=228

Elcon 3.3kW Charger: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=510

AVC2 J1772 port control: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=107

J1772 32A Recepticle: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=433

Elcon DC-DC Converter (72A): https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=545

Compact/Rotary Vacuum Pump: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/leb-vp002

Albright 400A (Continuous) Contactor: https://www.amazon.com/Albright-SW200-Style-Contactor-Solenoid/dp/B00K1JXUZ2

Tyco Sealed Contactor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=102

Main Disconnect Switch: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=538

500A Fuse: https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Bussmann-FWX-500A-Buss-Speed/dp/B00HKISV5Q

High Voltage/Low current relay: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-potter-brumfield-relays/KUEP-3D15-12/1127844

High Voltage/Low current SS relay: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GNSPCND

12V automotive relays: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-0332019110-Relay/dp/B004Z0WGZS

High Voltage/Low current fuses (DC-DC Input): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KBNMTG

High Voltage/Low current fuse holder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DO2LBIA

12V/High current fuse (DC-DC Output): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FF8TDSS

Current Shunt (for instrumentation): https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=112

JLD404 Programmable Battery Display: https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/jld404-programmable-battery-monitor.html

TBS EV Display: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=138

Inertia Switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBK4873

12v Red and Black Terminal Blocks:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KVW7F5X

Terminal Strips: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084LH4ZG

12V 6-fuse Block: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBV2MHN

Audiopipe 18 Gauge, 8-wire 15ft wire harness: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273605863675

Single-post terminal studs (High-voltage fuse or busbar mounting): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LLZF7DW

Part 2 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. This video will show you how I welded an aftermarket hot rod fuel filler assembly (from Hagan Auto) onto my bus to create a unique and cool J1772 charging port.

Links to products:

Fuel Door Assembly: https://www.haganauto.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=fd90RGF

***NOTE: If you are using the fuel door assembly as a charging inlet, you don't need the fuel neck and cap filler. So before ordering the above product, email hagan auto to let them know. It saved me $$ to order it without those pieces.***

POR-15 Patch: https://www.amazon.com/POR-15-49013-Black-POR-Patch/dp/B00J594AQ2

Part 1 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. This video shows you how I created a metal bracket for mounting the Toyota hall-effect accelerator pedal that works with my Netgain Warp motor controller.