Recommended Modifications for your EV Swap | 1966 Volkswagen Bus 21 Window | EV Show 

not quite but almost

Of course the closer the weight is to the original center-of-gravity of the bus, the better the handling will be. We may be adding a bit more weight to an already rear-weighted vehicle, but we are also moving that weight just a bit forward over the axle, rather than behind it (like the original). Check out this perfect description from the previous 21 Window conversion: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OQ8Ru5qo_Qg.html

@@markcbrems Thanks for the info, Mark.

Exactly the description of the previous 21 Window. Check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OQ8Ru5qo_Qg.html

ATM 30A.

Mark Brems Thanks. My EVSE charger runs at 40 amps, but from what I can tell ATM fuse holders are only rated for max 30 amps. Thoughts?

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Automatics are tricky and can be temperamental, so we try to steer away from them. A two-speed should bolt right in.

The former fuel bay is exactly where the sixpack is located.

@@markcbrems Look at where it is to the hyper nine and when he shows the mounts there on the area directly above the motor. If you have ever owned one, the gas tank is further back behind the bulkhead of the engine bay of the bus. It might take up some of where the gas tank is but it sure doesn't look to me. I accidentally drilled a hole into my tank on my VW Bus.

The battery box goes quite a bit further forward than is shown in the video. It takes up most all of the space that the fuel cell normally would. We are all split bus owners here at EV West, and none of us have ever drilled into out tanks. At least no one is copping out to it.

@@tomsummers1137 I took the tank out and welded the hole shut, no big deal. We did it on bug gas tanks all the time. Are the Tesla batteries laying down or on end in that box? I’ve owned two 1970 Vans, bought my second one in Cal and drove it back across the country to Fl when I transferred there via Millington TN.

@@markcbrems there and above the engine space.

Yes to AC. You can check with the sales team at EV west using sales@evwest.com they can answer the specific questions you have. Drew - EV West Media Manger

I suggest calling.

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One solution is to lay the batteries flat on the floor behind the driver in the passenger cabin. Check that scheme out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TgfBIWbsWKU.html

@@markcbrems Thanks Mark. Not the greatest fan of battery cells in the useable cabin space myself. I do like the idea of them fitted under the floor though: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wv9u2j5cLyQ.html

Yes. Like in my old Unimog, and in the original Hummer. The only way to get clearance for the axle and differential (which can be smaller since it transmits lower torque). For Unimog's, you can find "fast portals" with different gearing; this bus needs fast portals for proper highway speed, if there were such a thing.

Call for pricing.

I suggest calling.

Shucks. If you knew what Rob knows....