Can I save this rare EV Chevrolet s-10 ?...

Buying a rare 1985 chevrolet EV s10. Can I save this old electric truck?

[@johnnymack8442]

Take fenders doors and box for the rusty S10. And then you also have floor pans if yours needs them.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

*Awesome video Mike!* 😁👍 Soooo glad to see you back at it! Whatever you decide to do with this s10, it's gunna turn out great! Crazy how things like that are abandoned. It probably cost a small fortune to manufacture back then. Take care, be safe and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

[@customersupport9513]

That transmission goes to a 82 - 85 model 1.9L 4cylinder. It's called the Isuzu S101. I have one myself so thats why the bellhousing looks so weird. Technically it's a isuzu transmission but still. GM.

[@biglarry7937]

I swear I remember that driving around Wallingford back in the day.

[@kiowaroberts95]

Man we need more videos for you love this content

[@czarwright]

i have seen the truck before and on YT, the man who built this did about 20 of them and a VW if i remember right. VW was his 1st, but trucks made more sense due to all the batteries. Basically it's a tow motor boosted up, but the trans helps with getting up to higher speed.

[@SethHollingshead]

You can swap the cab. We do it to antiques all the time. It's an 80s truck

[@SH-di8im]

Pretty awesome

[@Mayala285]

Hope to see it running

[@chrisvolsicka1405]

That's definitely a cool rig. Can't wait for some more videos on it. Do you still have jolly green any videos on him coming out? Thanks for the video glad to see you back on KZbin

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Yes I still have Jolly Green and I'll have more videos soon! Thanks for watching I appreciate ya!

[@williamsewell15]

Good to see you back up and running brother. You've been missed. Keep up the good work and hold your head high. Look forward to the next video. I really enjoy the big wrecker. Need to see more or it.

[@johnstudinski]

So nice to see you back. I always enjoy your video work and also your subject matter. As far as the electric truck, I think you have a lot of pieces there to make something really interesting. From the early 90's until now, there is a lot of advancement that has happened in the battery and the charging world. First, it is going to take 10 deep cycle batteries in series to make this work. Lots of weight. A fellow youtuber, John Daniel, has a really interesting channel that I think would be of great help to you with battery options other than lead acid, though he is a fan of those as well. He also has electronic charging systems that would do a much better job than the charger you have. Industry has found that precise charging voltages maintained really extend battery life and that goes for lead acid as well as some of the newer technologies. John Daniel's site is mostly about stationary power, though he is dabbling in some mobile power applications and he is extremely knowledgeable and easy to watch. After watching John's channel, you might start considering some different battery technology that is way less than half the weight. Also, his solar and wind charging systems are extremely well thought out and very affordable. It would be really cool to have a truck that was charged by the wind and sun and drive that around. Good luck, you always find the most interesting stuff to work on and that is why I come here. Missed you!

[@jordanwalker5243]

BOCES auto tech in Binghamton, NY had one when I was there in 2008-2009

[@mplewis5388]

Mike, glad to see you back. I have never seen one of those. This is insane!!!

[@andrewesposito7573]

I'm pretty sure the Town of Wallingford had one of these also. Not sure what became of it. Good to see you back!

[@ThePeninsulaRailfan]

He's back!!!

[@donwiley1055]

Good video keep up the great work

[@Currency49495]

Seen one for sale in my area last year, Had been updated with a Tesla electric motor and had golf cart batteries. It was complete and affordable. Just wasn't something I needed without a garage to store it.

[@SethHollingshead]

Keep making content. You already started the channel and have been doing it.

[@blaircrocker9845]

Good parts truck

[@briansaxby5357]

You can get a new title for it, just title it in Vermont and then you can transfer it to Connecticut

[@ggreenhorn5862]

man keep'em comin!

[@HunterOrock]

When are we going to see a follow up to this? It's been a dream of mine to restore a 1986 S10 Tahoe, with the small fold down seats in back and make it electric. Maybe the electric mustang engine. But with my budget I'd be lucky to just get my hands on one. Keep doing what your doing bro.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I bought another s10 to fix this one but i didn't have the heart to cut it up so now I'm looking for another s10 to buy. Lol

[@HunterOrock]

You and me both brother. Do you just local sources or the web when you're hunting for them?@@NOT_FOR_HIRE

[@tombrown5755]

That's cool

[@kirkpalmer1709]

That truck definitely is unique. If you have the time patience and money to piece it together then have at it. From a practical standpoint it would be better to use it to repair your other truck.

[@mischef18]

Sure got a cool factor about it bro. Hope you are able to get it back to some sort of electric vehicle again, if not ya have good parts from it. Safe travels

[@jordanwalker5243]

Also, it super easy to register just do it in VT. I can help you do it it's the easiest thing

[@milesbrush4863]

Roof is easy fix and so is the vin

[@emccolly]

Shorten the bus chassis in the background? Haha

[@xeboi11]

Basically like a big golf cart then kinda cool, what's with the bus? Points behind you 😋

[@PainKiller0322]

Glad to see a vid been waiting!!

[@nna3255]

Finest Ev i`ve seen😁

[@milesbrush4863]

Pretty sure its the same tranny they used in the 4 cylinder in early 80s and looks to be same they used behind the ranger diesel that was a mishabishi 4 cyl

[@DusterNutbar]

Big block in it with a blower out the hood! Stick it to the ev guys 😂

[@bigghoss762]

Leave the paint alone and put an LS in it. The original truck, as it came from Chevy probably had a 2.5 Iron Duke I4 engine and the early S10 pickups had the option of a manual 4 speed so that's probably the original transmission.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Good to know! Thanks! I'm definitely leaving the body the way it is! I'll do something cool with it if I can't fix the electrical.

[@screamingparrot2436]

Was in the er all damn day and got admitted, finally got a room and wife brought me my iPad and woke up from a morphine nap lol but woke up to a nice surprise of a not for hire video!

[@keithdavenport53]

@agingwheels is pretty knowledgeable in EV’s he may be able to be of some assistance

[@matthewanderson7766]

You should be able to get a title for it if not you have a drivetrain for something else

[@redneckbryon]

Why not put this body on the rusty S10 chassis and make it electric. There's ways of getting around not having a title for this cab, T** S***. If this cab was 100%.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I've been thinking about it but I'm not sure if I have the heart to cut up the rusty s10 yet.

[@glockshots6646]

i say build it up back to how it was