Exploring the cheap DIY electric Volkswagen samba
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"Rich meets up with Jehu garcia and gets to ride his Eletric Samba" usgone.info
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Greg
3 days ago
A "Church Key" is used to Lock a Casket. Often the casket will arrive to church unlocked for viewing before Mass & then locked prior to the start of the funeral mass.
Dill Montgomery
21 day ago
I knew I saw you in rancho cucamonga
RSTJ X3J
25 days ago
Who needs to watch regular tv anymore. I haven’t in several years! So prefer real people, innovators entrepreneurs doing their thing sharing their passion and creativity. Thanks for taking the time in putting these videos together.
Perry Shipp
2 months ago
That's a lot of batteries in his house. After watching this video, I'm sure his home insurance doubled.
Sam Peacock
2 months ago
I love church keys you can just stick a finger in and undo them lmao
shawn fortine
2 months ago
some body need to tell big fluffy about this guy he might pay him to build one yes I mean the comedian big fluffy he collects VW busses
gmrb79s
3 months ago
My neck hurts.
David Elliott
3 months ago
The Apple MacBook Pro has about an 8 hour battery life when new so probably less aggressive to the cells than some brands.
magic wand
3 months ago
999k
Leandro Alterini
3 months ago
man.. this dude spent a lot of money on the whole electric convertion but he don´t improved basic things? (radio, seat belts, hidraulic direction), don´t get me wrong, I respect Jehu a lot, and his convertion to electric is awesome, but man.. you have to modify that direction system, is heavy and unconfortable as fuck, I modifyed my direction, not hidraulic, but is way more light, it changes a lot the experience of driving the bus.
EliteDavid Horne
3 months ago
How is that cheap? Donor vehicle is worth a lot. Those things go for silly money.
Pablis 23
3 months ago
I swear there is one electric H1 I think Arnold Schwarzenegger owns it I think
T T
3 months ago
The difference in range is so much because this car has a shape of refrigerator.
Zen Zen
4 months ago
Been following Jehu forever :)
Gregarious Antithesis
4 months ago
Why isnt anyone using a lupo 3 cylinder TDI to build a hybrid electric? Would seem to be perfect combo diesel engine running generator like how a locomotive works.
Buddy Whatshisname
4 months ago
Been a big fan of both of these youtubers for a while now.
Joe Botelho
4 months ago
2:20 its theft proof
*
4 months ago
Perfect. Someone needs to make an drop in EV solution for old VWs.
alfred tolentino
5 months ago
Love it!
Tekno Logik
5 months ago
alllright man..hehe good job dude =) that was pretty badass video
richard carr
5 months ago
PEOPLE ONLY NEED OLD CAR CONVERSIONS NOT TESLA S ,KEEP OLD SKOOL ALIVE :)
TREESGOBOOM
5 months ago
I wanna do that to my Astro Van!!
Free Music
5 months ago
It has AIRCON... AIR CONtinuous.. great!
Airkooled Kustoms
5 months ago
sambas are sort of slayed out for Electric , we have built one so far , ( a bettle ) and props on what you do
Ben Gully
5 months ago
Very well explained. Both You guys are interesting and informative. Should do more Colabs
ismannyb
5 months ago
Rich rebuilds should partner with xl fleet
serJOga
5 months ago
👌 Nice Car
dan b
5 months ago
This makes way more sense than that dumb jeep
Roland Geter
5 months ago
Please put me on your mailing list
Mrgunman1955
5 months ago
Is that an EMW battery meter? I started working for Val just after they dropped the EMW name for *cough* copyright reasons :P
Michael Bujaki
5 months ago
I find it interesting that you spend a bunch of money to add a tablet, but no seatbelts.
Rick J James
5 months ago
Why can't anybody figure out as you drive an electric vehicle , that is discharging , figure out how to continuous re charge the batteries, that will allow a vehicle be its own power source. I recall the earlier VWagons using generators, evolved to Alternators to keep the battery charged. So a circle is a circle, a tire is a tire. So I am just thinking 4 wheels spinning why hasn't anybody used the source of wheels as movement to generate electricity directly to electrical motor . Or continuously recharge the storage batteries, would that not solve the problems what is occurring today with electrical cars requiring to recharge there batteries after so many kms/ miles. Each individual wheel assembly in motion would behave like I said Alternator/ generator creating a self charging perpetual electric vehicle . So everybody I am just wondering why/ or what is preventing engineer's from there concept, motion creating electricity . I am just a normal guy thinking outside the box, it seems like common sense to me . Please can anybody advise me why this cannot happen .
CPT Ivanitchyanus
3 months ago
It’s called REGEN bud. Integral to many existing EV’s for years. Google is your friend.
Luis Mardones
5 months ago
Really cheap with expensive lithium batts ??? I dont know...
Allen Loser
5 months ago
A 100 horsepower (75 kilowatt) diesel engine in my VW provides all the power which I need but plenty of people pass me. Your bumper sticker is overly optimistic with an 80 kilowatt motor.
Allen Loser
5 months ago
What was wrong with the original engine compartment latch?
ACIM222
6 months ago
they make the church key not only for the hand but to hold the gas cap while key is still in the gas cover lid
Tree Frogs
6 months ago
Good one man small things make big in pack
friður
6 months ago
Do an update video on this build
mohamed benabdallah
7 months ago
Rich like you guys were noting. I would like some help with a thank you attached. I'm currently deployed and trying to develop a DIY EV Skoolie concept. Who can someone contact for help?
Professor
7 months ago
The correct name for the key, is 'carriage key.'
Tom Summers
5 months ago
Tens of millions of VW peeps call them church keys.
Deco Marin
8 months ago
Misleading. Has no relevant information. Don't waste your time
Michael
8 months ago
wow, I would install a seat belt though
Yellowman617
8 months ago
How you got beef with Tesla but they came to your grand opening lol
zilfondel
9 months ago
DeathMobile!
A. L
9 months ago
Did he actually shift gears?
Richard Best
10 months ago
a great video watched the original build for the somba last year.
Joshua Kelly
10 months ago
This is freaking awesome
RGP B
10 months ago
More collabs with JG!
Kjetil Balstad
11 months ago
6:20 The best thing with these is, if you keep them open or don't fasten them, they will open when you crash, or brake hard, so you'll just fly out without breaking the glass.
daniel jonhson
11 months ago
I don't think I'll do anything to make my car worth less than it already is
Richard Moniz
11 months ago
The power of creativity and intelligence. Guys you are super pioneers. Keep on
Ryan Helvie
11 months ago
Awesome video. This guy is dope.
GenBloodLust
Year ago
I love his response to your no seat belts, incredulously its a 1957 hahaha
Bill the Welding Sloth
Year ago
These things were born to be EVs IMO. Nothing wrong with an old aircooled engine, they certainly have their place, but nothing beats electric for fun, just nothing.
middle first
Year ago
So that's where all the batteries for vapers went btw your home is a vapers dream lmfao
Al A
Year ago
So Rich constantly hatin' on Samsung....
Lenny F
Year ago
2:30 don't you mean "cob" Light?
Gerhard Kutt
Year ago
For you 2 to get together and just go through shit ... oh man ... what a great mash up. The Powerwall / Powerbox rebuild with Rich Rebuild ... Fantastic !! ~~
Tailored Reaction
Year ago
A "church key" is slang for a bottle opener, or more specifically a beer bottle opener. The key in this video resembles a bottle opener.
ekhaat
Year ago
Jehu is such a nice guy
Michael Chater
Year ago
Is it a greenhouse?
indusrtial
Year ago
Jehu is a genius, a real engineer/scientist. He knows his stuff.
Andrew Gems
Year ago
Those lipo batteries scare the hell out of me because of their bad explosion reputation! I would keep those in the middle of my yard!
Andrew Gems
Year ago
With the engine removed, isn't the bus a lot lighter now, or do the batteries make up most of the replacement weight? Because back in the day in a strong crosswind they would fly into the ditch!
Jack Roberts
Year ago
Rad! Rich, sorry. Let the guy speak.
Lilwolf2000
Year ago
for the radio, you should get a keyboard encoder behind it... and plug it into your tablet (or might be easier to add a network hub, since there are some roms to enable it) to play music when you press the buttons. Different spotify radio for each button? Or rotate through 7 different mp3 lists?
Dom Johnson
Year ago
Why are you ruining perfectly good cars to make electric toxic battery pollution mobiles.
Professor
Year ago
The correct name of tool, is 'carriage key.'
rbc21
Year ago
great to see you guys collab
Tom R
Year ago
How much including parts and labour?
Father Torque
Year ago
That thing is pure herecy..... Shame on him for butchering such an iconic oldtimer.....
Mike Chan
Year ago
Man, alway loves J’s Samba. Great to get another look at it!
Djoel Tav
Year ago
Man I love the internet, this too cool.
ABOXofMONSTERS
Year ago
I would have a co2 fire suppression bottle hangin from the ceiling they are cheap all they battery work in your house he needs belts in that voltswagon to . 👍 cool set up
ABOXofMONSTERS
Year ago
I used to own the same 1960 with wrap arounds It was all original with a 45 hp motor and even the bars in windows were polished all the window seals were replaced and it was put in a barn with sheets over it. I paid $400 for the van. ( that’s all we were paying in 1980 they were wanted ) a couple of years later that same van was selling for $5000 ( I sold mine 6 months later for $850 and I thought I made a deal of life time. It’s a death trap. Lol
Dip Image
Year ago
Braavoo!
Tony Leon
Year ago
More like VoltsWatting
Jaz Martino
Year ago
Jehu is the man... He's well versed in all things electrical ~~
Wolf Of ODIN
Year ago
Wow only 160 miles that's a joke you should stop making these and work on the science more until the electric car can beat a gas powered cars 300+ miles !
Tom Summers
5 months ago
Very stupid comment. Original bus only got 150 to 200 miles range.
king of the swing.
Year ago
Some people got far too much free time on there hands.....😆😆😆😆😆
John Woods
Year ago
Jehu Garcia is a legend here in the UK.
Jesse Short
Year ago
What app was on the tablet showing the battery charge? That was pretty slick looking
Shot- Ray
Year ago
This guy is very helpful and shares the knowledge ,thanks for sharing
ThatOneGuyWhyNot
Year ago
Rich.. you lost my respect, that engine is iconic for that van.. making it electric is pure heresy..
mspider12
Year ago
Why, gas has been 2.19 a gallon the past year and my versa is paid for netting 43 mpg. VW Vans aren’t cheap and a restored one is worth 6 figures,shells are worth more than a model 3.
Mike Ecker
Year ago
Seat belts are overrated with the front exit chute.
richard baker
Year ago
Aren't you the guy who does the tesla repairs on worn out or wrecked teslas?
sean hayes
Year ago
How much do you have in materials on this?
Modernity Leave
Year ago
12:30 wait are those vape batteries? 18650s? Or the fat ones? Sorry for my ignorance. Dope regardless.
pinkeye00
Year ago
A couple of ignant racists in their prime.
D Rocha
Year ago
This car is called KOMBI in Brazil, we still having a'lot o those running with gasolina/alcohol and GNV gas.
bioniccrouton
Year ago
I love the classic look of the 60's bus combined with the modern electrical design. Garage engineers do some amazing things. Power walls, EVs... their real limit is their own imagination.
J Y
Year ago
Outstanding, but not alot of people can do anything by themselves
mike moritz
Year ago
Good stuff Rich, Jehu has good stuff going on
Alrukitaf
Year ago
No seatbelts? Lucky the cops didn’t catch ‘em.
Daniel Hultenius
Year ago
No just NO
seasong
Year ago
Church key kinda looks like a church, right?
Geekboy NZ
Year ago
'Armstrong Power Steering' rules!
Worthless crusader Untill I have all the facts
Year ago
1:40 bus is worth a bomb alpine version in Cali!!
Stop Teoriom Spiskowym
Year ago
VW electric must be crappy like crappy are petrol car. Price and low quality vw made in many brand the same