EV Swapping a Car that Sat in a Barn for 62 Years!
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
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0:00 Coming up
2:05 1948 Chevy Fleetmaster sitting since 1962
6:50 Will it run?
10:24 2020
11:07 2021
13:13 Why are we doing this?
19:41 A closer look at the Fleetmaster
26:36 Does the convertible top work?
34:09 C&C Dustless Media Blasting
37:22 End result
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'48 Chevy Leafmaster? It rolls off the tongue well enough. I dig it.
10/10
So awesome. As I edge into the start of this episode, I'm already envisioning cruising top down, silently down some back roads just listening to the birds and the wind. I love a roaring, snorting ICE, but the idea of a classic like this just silently gliding down the road is glorious.
You get it! A little bit of everything
Rolling down a hill.
Seeing Sefan again in an episode made me happy
Canadian jack black is definitely missed
The duck toss made me laugh way too hard 😂 can’t wait to see this project done
the duck seemed to enjoy it too 😅
Me too!!! I started to hope for more duck cameos
When it went up out of frame, I was half expecting to see it plummet straight back down into the ground. Definitely a hilarious moment.
Cars are cars. Don’t care what powers them. You and the process is the content. Keep it up!!
Thank you!
Exactly!
One of the best parts of the video was seeing more footage of that Tahoe again!!. Still my favorite build on the Chanel for some reason.
Good lesson learned to go down south and get better, cleaner platforms. That's why we do more road trips. We are going to South Africa in August to bring home a couple defenders
In the early 2000 I had a 67 CJ 5 ex Army open station as a daily ( in central Europe) almost bought a 69 Defender 2 door, but as a non mechanic I decided not to ,...and still regret it 😂
That’s gonna be quite the drive!! From South Africa to southwestern Ontario..😂😂😂
Feels like the cherry on top of the custom icing on the cake is if the Leaf battery ever goes kaput it doesn't really matter what it's replaced with; Another Leaf batt, a roll-your-own, a different OEM, sky's the limit on that front. Also have to agree with this build concept in general, at this point in my life it would be nice to have just one classic in the fleet that's "get in and go, no matter how long I let it sit" without all the usual preflight headache (yes I enjoy the maintenance, don't always have the time or energy and just want to get in something and go)
Glad to see you'll be patching it up and painting it. Patina builds are great, but this is one of the cars that deserve a good paintjob and no holes on the floor.
As for the EV swap, its great for what you're gonna use it. People online get pressed too much about other people's decisions without thinking of the intended usecase. Its not logical for it to be restored, it will never be a track car or a drag racer, and with the leaf drivetrain it will be quiter, have more power and torque than stock, and probably the same range 🤣
A little bit of everything! The vehicles definitely get the paint/look that matches them
OMG Black Jack is alive and not in prison. I missed him!
Old footage so he might be in prison anyway :)
Woah woah why is he in prison? I wondered where he went
I believe Rich has said that he(BlackJack) has just chosen to go his own way and do his own things. Don't really know the details tho. Seriously doubt anything to do with being in jail tho. 🤔👍🏻
He was in Asia for the Chinese New Year according to his instagram
@@tdotw77 He is not in jail lol, and doing fine. He was going to start his own channel but that was 4 years ago. Realizing that CZcams is hard work hurts...
This is great content Rich. Maybe I'm partial because ICE to EV swaps is what I do for a living but for engineering purposes here in Detroit. E-axles...P0 trucks...you name it I've probably worked on it. It's good to see some of this type of stuff finally coming into the public eye. Thanks for sharing!
I feel like this channel is 100% under rated.
I don't work on farm equipment.
I won't be cat swaping anything 😂
And someone can smack me silly before I EV swap something. (If battery Teck gets better EV will be awesome)
But I can't stop watching 😊
No Duck was harmed by the making of this video 😅
Personally, I love the sound and vibrations of a internal combustion engine. It makes the car live, it brings emotions. Not necessarily the most modern engines but most engines older than 30 years have character. Even the small ones. So I would never make a swap like this.
But I’m very interested in the build process and look forward to the next video. This is a awesome project!
Everybody: Here's my doggo! Deboss Garage: Here's my Duckoo!
I give the Canadian duck toss a solid 8!
Him throwing the duck got me
Interesting project. Keep the IRS upgrade as you wish but I would make it front wheel drive. Just take the Leaf front end and and basically drop it in. That way you don't have to worry about heat rejection placement, steering is done, front suspension done, motor and genset mounted, electronics works better, etc. Just have to find a place for EV battery (trunk anyone? LOL) So much simpler in my opinion. Looking forward to next instalment.
Honestly LOVE this as a series. Can't wait for the next bit
Cannot wait to see the rest of this build rich, I remember asking you ages ago if you would ever do an EV swap and you said something was in the pipeline ! And this is it !
Excited !!
Im legit blown away by this, only because i never would have guessed such content would show on this channel. How awesome
Make sure you do some kind of a skid plate to protect the batteries! I’ve read several reports of people hitting road debris with those leafs and with the batteries being very low they get damaged very easily 👍 it’s about the only complaint I’ve heard about them.
Absolutely. The car is going pretty low too. Will do the same with the Edison build
If they didnt make that first- gen Leaf that ugly it would have sold much better. Batteries are weak on these, and the range really isnt great. But a full EV swap is a great project. And after 43 years in that barn its safe to asume that it wouldnt have seen the road otherwise. And even if EV´s arent your thing, this old thing needs plenty of interesting restoration work :)
For someone who drives a Leaf as our daily and also has a classic car, I'll be making notes 🤔🤣
Love your diesel/gas builds but it's nice to mix it up a bit !
Looking forward to watching this build can't wait for the videos to come this is going to be some exciting content. Love your Pal awesome Duck.
Here before the older folks get rattled
I was just going to comment "there's gonna be a lot of folks upset with this one." Your comment, however, is quite sufficient.
Eh. Let them get upset.
I understand both sides of the argument.
I'm 19 also known as not old man this is gay af poor car never deserved this
@@theLyzhendricksYou're too young to understand.
@@chloehennessey6813That's the thing though, there are enough old cars to fix up for both sides to do what they want! You build yours the way you want it!
Been excited to see this build since you told me about it in New Mexico. Awesome to see some footage on it, thanks!
Cambridge Custom Chrome for your re-plating needs. I have had some parts re-plated there. Good quality work, a little pricey, but worth it in the finished product. They do have website & not really that far from you. I wondered how long it would take you to start an EV project after Edison Motors showed you his truck. Should be an interesting project.
Tried calling them a few years ago. Hard to get ahold of. Ended up at The Plating House. Great work I got done with them.
I'm an old hot rod guy and I'm fascinated by what you're building here Rich, good luck.
Really like and appreciate the vintage to futuristic intro for the series 🤙
Deboss Garage always outdoes it's self in every build, What a sick build this will be.
Laughing my ass off to myself ... when you threw the duck, I had a flashback to WKRP!!!
Looking forward to this build.
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
The 4BT Tahoe was the truck that got me watching the channel. Seeing it again after all these years makes me want one again.
"Crown Vic prices have skyrocketed. Thanks, Cleetus!" 😂😁🤟
Another cool build. I think you’re reasoning behind the EV makes sense- and it sure makes for a unique build! This is going to be cool. Can’t wait to see the next installment!
0:03 Man can't even get out of the car with a straight face 😆
Really really excited about this swap.🎉 im not a bot lol. Greets from NL ;)
Looking good. Even the wood in the top cleaned up. Oh ya, they made an EV in 48. I've got one in the shed!
Deja Vu! (?) In post-war 1948, my parents bought a new Chevy Fleetmaster convertible: sort of a light Army drab with yellow fog lights - Still remember riding in the back seat as a 4 yr. old....
The biggest surprise i found after a car gets sandblasted were welding lines around the VIN 🤨
When you think about it this really does make sense, no one drives those cars that far anyways, I want to see it parked in a Whole Foods EV spot
Stefan is alive!
Pretty sure this is oooold footage. Rich is good for that.
@@DeadReckonwhat happen to ol Stefan
@@Bennyboysgarage_ I don''t know but I haven't seen him in a video in years save for this one, which is old footage. Rich has had this car sitting around a loooong time now.
You need the pressure sprayer that sprays wd40 for this rig
Looks great I'm really looking forward to seeing this car finished thanks for the great content!
Good luck with your conversion. I can’t wait for the reveal party. Love is love.
Rich, I am really looking forward to this next build. A perfect way to save an old car from the crusher and get many more years of pleasure out of it.
I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the build. Thanks.
That reminds me, I've got to get back to watching American Pickers. God I love to watch them rummage through some old barns.
Very interesting build actually even though I'm also not into EV's, I'm just am interested in seeing how you're going to tackle the unique hurdles this project going to throw your way.
thought i clicked on an older vid from a couple years ago for a minute there haha interested in seeing this one!
I've wanted to do this with a ford galaxie or any other ancient landyacht for ages, so glad you're doing it !
You took that in trade you just gave the old man a beautiful car it is one of the most heartfelt things that I think I've seen in a long time there should be more people like you I try to do the same thing anytime I get a chance
kudos to you Rich for taking this on. It will be an educating experience for all, I am sure! I have a hot rod and commute in a hybrid Corolla and the hybrid is pretty ridiculous with how miserly it is and how smooth as well. I will be very curious to see how this all comes together.
I think a challenge of this build is going to be getting the right cables and connectors for the high voltage system. I suspect a few are going to need to be lengthened and doing that is not entirely trivial with the interlock stuff they have as part of the cables. I’m not certain what Nissan used and how available parts are. I’m guessing your friends at Edison might be able to help you though.
Turned my notifications to all I don't want to miss a single episode of this swap. Love the way you explain the hurdles and how you're going to get over them. Going to be a great build!
Fabulous project! I’m excited
So glad you’re doing this one!
I agree with the electric conversion for your specific intended driving purpose. Just recharge it, go have fun, and then store it. Exact same reason why I would like an EV conversion for a VW bug.
I think there are bolt in EV kits just for the VW bug
Honestly, I was NOT excited about this video when I saw it pop up on my feed, but I clicked on it anyway just out of curiosity. Now, after 15 minutes of watching, listening, imagining and smiling, I am looking forward to see what you end up with. Thank you for sharing your imagination.
Really looking forward to following this build.
With all the freed up space up front, you can easily install a small silent petrol / diesel generator as a range extender / emergency charger.👍
Oh, and I didn't even know Canadian duck toss was a thing... 🤣
You have my attention. I am converting my '34 Austin Ruby into an EV with driveline pieces from China. Waiting for the ship to land.
Love the "new" project. That shell cook beautiful, Will have to wait to see the end pictures but am holding my breath. That soft top frame looks to be in magnificent shape. Look out for the rear "window" section. If it's like my old frame, it can get stuck and you may have to replace parts (new/modern style) you know the sort of thing you do! Would love to get involved but I'm on 'tother side of the Atlantic... Thanks for sharing, look forward to parts 2- 20? etc.
I’ve got a 1948 Fleetmaster Convertible- mostly restored and kept it original. This will be a fun one to watch……
Damn, that's the best thumbnail on CZcams! Looking forward to the build and as a new subscriber, looking back at all the previous posts.
I love that you know the difference between an engine and a motor. True mechanic 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Seeing the old Tim’s lids at 20:00 takes you back to a simpler time
They make a 999cc 27kw generator now. It would be cool to pair one with an electric car for additional range on demand as well as emergency purposes.
I think the max AC charge rate is 7.2kw it could be a 6.6kw i have to look it up again It also requires pure sine wave current
I've been thinking about doing something like this EV swap for a while. Maybe my next project. I'm not a mechanic but I'm obsessed with this kind of work lately.
I began my own project vehicle about 6 months ago and it is way more time consuming than I could have imagined. But its super rewarding.
Thank you for being a source of inspiration
You've mentioned this vehicle a handful of times over the years. Nice to finally see it!
great the see you guy being able to get working on this project.
This will ruffle some feathers. I enjoy these swaps.
@30:08 The duck just wants to be your friend.. 😀🤣🤣
Just wants to let me know it was here by crapping everywhere
Nice lol, awesome to see a project come together over so many years
im game! love to see the build!
I see your pet is stunned too😂
Glad to see this ole girl get some love finally! Great to see pre family Hoogie in some old footage too!
Looking forward to this!
Setting my notifications on, this one's going to be entertaining
Love the build
Hey it's C&C!! That guy Loves using the GLaaaaaaaaaassssss! 😁
That duck follows you like a little lost puppy. Too funny! I hereby knight thee, the 'duck whisperer'! 🦆🦆🦆
As a Canadian I can tell which footage is older by the colour of the tims lids lol!
Sweet this will be an exciting project!
Rich, I use a thin leather sand bag and wooden dowels of different sizes and contours to tap out dinged up chrome trim.
the retro clip is again great editing, i luv it
Look at you making an EV people would want. Can't wait for the development.😊
24:15 Man that is ALOT of (wal?)nuts sitting under that convertible frame package tray. Holy crap. That was a busy lil squirrel 'family' for quite a few years(decades). Could be worse tho, could be mice piss\poop pellet covered shredded insulation.🤮😷 This is an interesting build idea, seems like a really good learning experience in preparation for the Edison build coming up. Keep it up. Nice to see something a lil different than a Cummins swaped everything(although i do love diesels to death)! This'll be interesting for sure. Seems like you've already put alot of time & thought into the fabrication parts & pieces you're gonna need to put it all together & function properly. 👍🏻👌🏻🤔🛠️🔧🔋🔌🛢️🚦⛽🚗
Really looking forward to this build.
I have been thinking that electric swapping these obscure classics is a great idea for a long time. Other options I have seen / thought about is using the electric motors from electric for lifts and mating them to a gear reduction. The "Smarts" of the forklift motors are much less so your not chasing gremlins for a long time, the size and intelligence of batteries presents the next challenge. looking forward to this series.
I was originally looking at forklifts, but with the leaf we get the regenative braking and all the gauges as well.
@DEBOSSGARAGE makes sense, the technology is hard to beat.
26:06 🦆I think I'm in love🦆
Been wondering what the plan for that thing has been since I’ve noticed it sitting in the shop for years now, I guess we finally know lol
Ah Stefan, how we miss you. Would be great if he could drop in every now and again 👌
Love the Duck throwing
Wow! What a project.😲 I'm actually kind of amazed that they had a hydraulic power top for those in 1948, and the hydraulics are still mostly intact!😉 I did some trading around with a friend of mine back in the late 1980's for a late 1947 1/2 T. pickup (looked like the '48s), in running condition with a 216 - 6 and a 4 speed. I was more interested in the cab and chassis, and built myself a 1 ton flatbed dually with a later model 250 - 6, and a 5 speed O.D. trans. out of a military duece-and-a-half. I drove that truck for over 22 years before I finally retired it and sold it in 2012.😊
Niagara Custom Plating in Niagara Falls, NY for chrome work. Regards, Bryan.
Lol he just yeets the duck😂
If you're still looking for a chrome plating service The Chrome Shop in Menasha Wisconsin sure seems like a good bet
The music is epic in this new series. That intro is huge. I’m only here for the music.
More duck content please! I also like the reasoning behind swapping leaf parts, its very appealing
Your headlight bezels are from a 53-54 Chevy. Are you sure this isn't a 1947? The 48 Chevy has a center vertical bar in the grill. Maybe the grill was changed? Lots of work ahead of you on this one! That duck is in love with you, just saying...
honda genset in the front, leaf running gear, make it so you can charge while driving and she'll be mint........or a prius lol, good to see your doing something like this, if theres a epic group of guys that can make things like this happen its Deboss Garage!!
EV conversions of classic cars is always super exciting to me, because it's the only thing that can realistically revive classic vehicles to the point of using them as daily drivers again, and really, if you have a nice car sitting somewhere that never gets driven, what's the point of owning it?
This is gonna be fun!