Buying a rare 1985 chevrolet EV s10. Can I save this old electric truck?
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@johnnymack8442 Жыл бұрын
Take fenders doors and box for the rusty S10. And then you also have floor pans if yours needs them.
@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Жыл бұрын
*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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I swear I remember that driving around Wallingford back in the day.
@kiowaroberts95 Жыл бұрын
Man we need more videos for you love this content
@czarwright Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You can swap the cab. We do it to antiques all the time. It's an 80s truck
@SH-di8im Жыл бұрын
Pretty awesome
@Mayala285 Жыл бұрын
Hope to see it running
@chrisvolsicka1405 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yes I still have Jolly Green and I'll have more videos soon! Thanks for watching I appreciate ya!
@williamsewell15 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
BOCES auto tech in Binghamton, NY had one when I was there in 2008-2009
@mplewis5388 Жыл бұрын
Mike, glad to see you back. I have never seen one of those. This is insane!!!
@andrewesposito7573 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
He's back!!!
@donwiley1055 Жыл бұрын
Good video keep up the great work
@Currency49495 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Keep making content. You already started the channel and have been doing it.
@blaircrocker9845 Жыл бұрын
Good parts truck
@briansaxby5357 Жыл бұрын
You can get a new title for it, just title it in Vermont and then you can transfer it to Connecticut
@ggreenhorn5862 Жыл бұрын
man keep'em comin!
@HunterOrock Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You and me both brother. Do you just local sources or the web when you're hunting for them?@@NOT_FOR_HIRE
@tombrown5755 Жыл бұрын
That's cool
@kirkpalmer1709 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Also, it super easy to register just do it in VT. I can help you do it it's the easiest thing
@milesbrush4863 Жыл бұрын
Roof is easy fix and so is the vin
@emccolly Жыл бұрын
Shorten the bus chassis in the background? Haha
@xeboi11 Жыл бұрын
Basically like a big golf cart then kinda cool, what's with the bus? Points behind you 😋
@PainKiller0322 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see a vid been waiting!!
@nna3255 Жыл бұрын
Finest Ev i`ve seen😁
@milesbrush4863 Жыл бұрын
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
@DusterNutbar5 ай бұрын
Big block in it with a blower out the hood! Stick it to the ev guys 😂
@bigghoss762 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@agingwheels is pretty knowledgeable in EV’s he may be able to be of some assistance
@matthewanderson7766 Жыл бұрын
You should be able to get a title for it if not you have a drivetrain for something else
@redneckbryon Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about it but I'm not sure if I have the heart to cut up the rusty s10 yet.