I just bought an old Russian car to convert to electricity!

[@EdgyNumber1]

They were more advanced than Land Rovers when first launched. Monocoque body. Disc brakes up front. Permanent, tough 4WD. Coil springs all-round. A proper interior.

[@challacustica9049]

This was meant to be the cheap car for everyone, not the best car

[@jackp-j1041]

The range rover was launched in 1970 and had disc brakes all rounds, permenant, more advanced(?) 4wd, coil prings all round, and a very propper interior. Body on frame chassis rather than monocoque, and a solid front axle

[@imadon1989]

Very inspiring. I have the exact same orange Niva. I’m gonna join the adventure from Japan!

[@thecaramateur5842]

Not just any old russian car its a LADA NIVA a legend in my world

[@molnard87]

Here is the actual translation for the intro. You're funny Gavin! Looking forward to the series! "Greetings! In fact, I don't speak Russian, so I speak to you in Slovak, with a bad Russian accent. And now I show you a picture and say the words Lada Niva, so that you think that I am talking about it. However, in reality I only say silly things, as I am always a little drunk - that's the story of my life. And now you see a photo of Seattle, Washington, but I am thinking about my next beer. Sounds great, no?" :D

[@KiwiEVadventures]

Noooo! Don't tell people what I actually said! :D

[@aarondonaldson4164]

🤣🤣😆😆😆👏👏👏👏

[@kylereese4822]

​@@KiwiEVadventures kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoeViamKj9Gpisk Testing the Electric Car - Modified Ukrainian Niva EV kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2khp-vnNuWesk electric Lada saloon car < the neatest conversion of the 2 showing the battery build .... just a few ideas for you :):) The Lexus gearbox is the better option...

[@Nizze82]

@@kylereese4822 I really like the placement of the charge plug in the last video. :-)

[@matejkudlac]

@@KiwiEVadventures Us Slovaks understand very clearly you made fun of it! 😁 How are you these days? Hope you're doing fine! Btw. I didn't know you lived here in Slovakia to be honest 😳

[@МаратБ-ж2й]

Привет ! , из России !!! Удачи !

[@KiwiEVadventures]

Spasiba!

[@aleksanderkac7530]

11K USD? For a 1982? This is more than a new one today in Russia (AC included) ... a lot more. These things hold value much more than here in Europe ... And a 1982 is not even fuel injected. This endeavour would be much cheaper back in Slovakia. Good luck though, you'll need it. These old Nivas rust so quickly, you can hear it at night, if you listen closely. Lada claim they fixed it nowadays.

[@YaroslavLevashov]

Good luck!

[@dain_sheikh]

Ярослав, подскажите музыку из вашей передачи на НТВ!:)

[@ruslan.2412]

In Germany, someone did something electro lada niva.Sold for 30 000€ They put an electric motor with 82 hp . the accumulators were removed to the place of the gas tank.And from the gas tank hatch, it was possible to pull out a 220V wire-cord.

[@AnalogueKid2112]

Best wishes for a safe journey! You’ll get to appreciate some of the most amazing scenery in the USA on your trip

[@Олег-к6ф3у]

Молодец!

[@thomasglanz2124]

Amazing! I had the same idea half a jear ago... luckily these cars are a little easier to find in austria.

[@sodderbridge]

Intro fixed, thumbs up. Btw. Nivas were rusty already leaving from the factory.

[@mikescudder4621]

I did something similar when i bought my split screen kombi on the internet in Brazil. Traveled hours to pick it up (i live in Brazil now). It hadn't run in years and it was night when i arrived, had a look around and shook the guys hand. In the rush to close the deal, get it running and get on the road the next day, i had missed a series of really shoddy repairs. That Niva is in amazing condition!

[@YangSword9x]

One of the 1st KZbin EV converters have return!!! XD. (THUMBS UP!)

[@daviddb1972]

One of my favorite Kiwi's building another Electric car out of Russian Lada in the good ole' US of A! Strange days this year of 2020! I can't wait!

[@nemanjakatava]

Thats not just "old Russian car" thats Lada Niva!!!

[@AKWoland]

I'm native Russian speaker, but almost nothing understood from "Russian" speach in the beginning :D Some words, what I did catch sounds like Ukrainian, but in general I can uderstand Ukrainian.

[@Pemmican]

This is perfect timing! I am in the process of finishing my Niva and am just about to respray it after a lot of bodywork. I have been considering and EV conversion for so me time . I will be following with interest.

[@HristoUzunov]

Hahah, the last car in the container is coming from Bulgaria, you can see the "BG" sticker on it. :) Gotta say these cars looked pretty good, considering how old some of them are. I think my grandpa used to have a similar Volga, though no station wagon ofc.

[@jimmy1395]

I'm definetly sure it was sent by Mario M5 from Sofia.

[@kafkaian]

Oh good on you mate. How exciting Have a great conversion journey, stay safe on your travels (if still happening) and I can't wait for the next installment Ian, Birmingham, England

[@halduck]

I'm sure everyone at the airport thought you were British with that mask

[@V10PDTDI]

Can’t wait for more video updates. You are brave mate.

[@snviper]

Great edit. Can't wait to see how it goes from here. Good luck Gavin!

[@Jpampyn]

That lada niva looks amazing 😍😍

[@glennrochemusic]

I get it, I love it, I've got one. :-) Red, 86. 70,000km. Up on blocks awaiting a whim to get back off road. Good luck and safe travels.

[@PathosBedlam]

Damn you timed that well. Those cars in the containers looked so mint. Someone looked after them. Can’t wait to see your next vid 👍.

[@DRAINTVofficial]

Just amazing!

[@TheTony111111]

👌👌👍 been waiting for this for a long time. I can't wait for the next episode. good luck with your journey home .

[@donsobrenombres8974]

en chile, se vendio en los 90s, ahora llega con motor 1.7 inyeccion electronica. nice car

[@rawls1976]

I had a 1989 Niva for my second car in about 1994. Absolutely loved it! Wish I had kept it! Love the electric conversion idea. Can’t wait to see your progress.

[@KiwiEVadventures]

Unfortunately my American wife got "bored" and dumped me and I lost my green card so the Lada project is dead.

[@rawls1976]

@@KiwiEVadventures sorry to hear that Mate. Heading back to NZ? Maybe you’ll find one back home. I’m in Tasmania. They’re pretty rare here these days. All the best Mate 👍

[@KiwiEVadventures]

@@rawls1976 Yep, back in NZ and I just put a deposit down on a car to convert to electric!

[@rawls1976]

@@KiwiEVadventures did you find another Niva?

[@KiwiEVadventures]

@@rawls1976 Nah, something even worse! :D Video coming soon!

[@blar2112]

Lada Niva still the best car money can buy. You can't change my mind.

[@ВасяБорькин-б2з]

Больше видео с нивой! Подписался!

[@СергейКочергин-ы9ж]

Поздравляю с покупкой! Отличный выбор!

[@ИльнурХалиуллин-о8з]

Big hello from Russia! good luck with your project!

[@bogdantotev7624]

that "ИЖ 1500" on minutes 16:38 have a Bulgarian stickers on a back window , probably imported from Bulgaria ! That's awesome ! Nice collection's dude !

[@davedavenport8673]

Congrats Gav! What a crazy day.

[@Xyquest]

Good luck and safe travels. I'm an EV driver(LEAF) from St. Louis.

[@c00kie84]

Really excited for you Gavin - can't wait for the conversion! Hope you enjoy the cross country trip. Best wishes from the UK.

[@mikescudder4621]

I immediately wondered why the lada Niva, for traveling cross country i would have chosen something you can live out of but i totally understand the nostalgia factor. Also, respect for speaking Russian!

[@AlexF931]

I’ve been following you for years now! But I’ll be honest the last few videos that you made after you left Europe haven’t watched them !! 🙈 But the moment I saw the title of this video the intro I got so excited!! And the actual content did not disappoint at all!! Cant wait to see your new adventures that couldn’t come in a better time !! Good luck we’re here to support you !!! P.S - Make a Patreon !

[@MrTechfreak95]

Woohoo what a amazing and stressful start of the Adventure. Can't wait to see more :D

[@santeryi9]

Hi I am Russian living in NZ, used to convert an old Viva back in 2008, funny to say but back in 1990s I was driving my Triumph 2000 back in Russia, now's your turn to drive and convert the Soviet relic. You are right once you convert something you always want to carry on.Now I am driving my Nissan Leaf and thinking about conversion of my Humber Super Snipe MK3, or 4wd Mazda MPV, 1995 sort of glorified Niva. Anyway, good to see you again with another project.

[@KiwiEVadventures]

Please, please share videos and photos of the Super Snipe conversion! I love those things!

[@RichieRouge206]

This is amazing- new subscriber from the UK. Love the Niva too. Jonny from The Late Brake Show reviewed a 2021 Niva last night btw! I have always wanted to take my Volvo V70 called Bev back to the States (I’m in the UK) a visit where I used to live and visit all my fave KZbinrs on the way.

[@joshybutton]

Kia Ora Bro! Love this, absolutely brilliant production.

[@cerbera97]

Good on you. I'm a Niva owner in Perth, Australia and whilst my engine continues to work I'll keep it petrol, but one day.....

[@istvancsernuslukacs9401]

Hello! Gázt ne rakass bele(pl.Lovatto rendszer) mert hosszú távon tönkreteszi a motort!

[@istvancsernuslukacs9401]

Nem tudom mennyibe kerűl Ausztràliàban,Perthben a benzin de kifizetődőbb! Nyáron használj bele desztillált vizet egy picike fagyállóval.Hőmèrsèkletfüggő de 5C fok alatt esetleg fagyállózd fel a környezeti feltèteleknek megfelelően!A légtelenítèsre ügyelj mert megfőzheted a motort!

[@Nissedasapewt42]

Fantastic! I saw on Reddit that you'd posted and so came home to watch on the TV. Brilliant, I also love Soviet vehicles (Zil, Ural & Gaz) and converting to RV makes so much sense.

[@azera55555]

wow, in really good shape! Praying for you that someone doesn't crash into you on the way down, all the best luck!

[@kmbntr]

good luck! might turn my Niva to electric as well

[@kot1_kot2_kot38]

Очень интересно, буду наблюдать за постройкой! Цена нивы конечно просто космос)))

[@olehbeley9801]

Да ет факт, можно было новую здесь купить), но стан на фото супер.

[@deft-to1xp]

За морем телушка - полушка! Да дорог перевоз!

[@Thunder7ga]

What a start to a long adventure.....going to be interesting!

[@alekchodorowski8929]

It's finally time for your channel to grow! Great content! I wish you all the best!

[@UltramaticOrange]

Got here from Transport Evolved. As someone dreaming of a Chevy S-10 conversion, I'm looking forward to this conversion.

[@drake1636]

he's baaaaaaack

[@bartzdrojowy7052]

That's more like Slovak and definitely not Russian used in the intro. You almost got me :)

[@Adventuretec]

Awesome Gavin! I’m about to start my conversion here in Aus on my 1990 almost finished complete re-build and modernisation, ready to register, and then the EV conversion will begin.

[@bololo2000]

shit it looks like is much easier to put old imported russian Lada legally on road in USA than Slovakia :D

[@MikesTropicalTech]

Congrats! I felt the tension, good storytelling! My 914 is still available for your 3rd conversion project...

[@CodingMark1]

Wow!! What a stressful start to your journey. Exciting to see it all come together 😃 Nice teaser at the end 😜

[@RadoTrenciansky]

Great to have you back with these videos Gavin. Nice work. Thank you and keep them coming. BTW I loved your intro and when you were speaking Slovakian.

[@karlbloss]

Great start to the conversion journey! Looking forward to the next episode.

[@hobbes32]

Nice! Look forward to following along with your EV conversion. Are you going to put mod cons like Air conditioning and power steering in it?

[@Raf_VK]

I can't wait!! make sure the batteries are kinda waterproof for offroading ! It's gonna be such a long project ! make sure to make a lot of video's when you're making it too :)

[@krisnoun6636]

Can't wait to see it driving

[@dlittlester]

Looking forward to your adventure.

[@yza2821]

I was driving Niva for 2 years from 1999 till 2001. Absolutely shocking experience. Been in 1 accident and burned one clutch.

[@Josh-cp4el]

Epic Gavin! I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing a cameo of our mate @CodingMark from Twitter! Sounds like you guys had a fun night during this adventure. Keep up the good work!

[@markbuckingham4171]

Hey Gavin, even the soundtrack was perfect, great edit as expected.

[@sheanstickle]

Good to see you back at it Gav!

[@kimnolen7644]

I enjoyed your video. It was exciting, interesting and very professional. Thanks.

[@DuncanAitken]

YUSS!! Love it, Gavin! Been looking forward to this for a while.

[@adrianpike4649]

That was the best KZbin video I have seen in a long time! You deserve at least 100000 subscribers with content like that 😂

[@dodoradio7982]

The Niva is my favourite car. Im so happy to see these things being actually brought into the future

[@vilvismargots5937]

Good luck comrade!

[@CrazyMotorMaster]

I remember watching your tredia videos when I was in middle school back in 2007 I'm happy to see you doing another one.

[@KiwiEVadventures]

We were both young then, huh?!

[@markcornwall8132]

Great to see you so excited Gavin. Looking forward to your conversion of the Niva. Waiting so long after selling the Ion must have been annoying. You've actually timed it pretty well, the apocalypse will probably have gone by the time you finish it !!

[@leventeperes4213]

You've got a fan, mate.

[@bautiramada]

Dude I'm so happy I found you and your channel about EV conversions! Back in 2007 or 2008 I was really into EV conversions and you were the ONLY one posting amazing videos about your first conversion. Everybody is a youtuber now, back then, nobody was... YOU ROCK BUDDY! Keep it up!

[@wrifraff]

What a hectic day! Looking forward to this series!!!

[@tolson-vkn]

Great, can't wait for this. I'm excited and inspired to start my own project.

[@georgegeorge8960]

this video deserves more views

[@larutadelniva2025]

Same happines than when i bought my old niva and drove it home making 3500 km

[@engineerus0]

Привет! The hardest part is finding "Нива", you've already done it. ) Good luck!

[@Kallenator1988]

You have gone and done it haven't you Gav! You are bobbins, marvelously done! :D

[@abhiu2398]

This is going to be epic! I'm too excited for words :D Going to upload this video to all my EV groups and social media. Expect a lot of views in the coming days!

[@DavidAbella]

This vehicle were sold in a lot of places in South America for example here in Colombia (south America) so I guess if you need parts don't have to go super far.

[@Cyruscosmo]

I hate you.... Well not really... I live here in Seattle and have been trying to find a Niva for a couple years. I found that one just about the time it went poof! ;-) No I don't hate you, but I am miffed that I missed buying this one by a few days. But now that I know where it went and why I am happy that it found a good home. When I finally do find one I will be doing the very same thing. Converting to electricity was and is my plan when I finally get one of my own. My neighbor, who has since passed away had been building electric vehicles of all sorts since the 70s. He got me hooked on electric vehicles with my first car which I bought from him. It was a geo metro and I loved driving it. Wishing you all the best and I look forward to the conversion videos. Cheers!

[@mateman4418]

Good video. 😂👍

[@jur4x]

Well. They did make electric Niva in the late 90's. Though they used 5-door version (2131) and they had to remove it's 4wd capabilities. VAZ experimented with hydrogen and used Niva (although, by that time it was already called Lada 4X4, since "Niva" name was transferred to new model developed together with GM) as a chassis.

[@niva_doctora]

Welcome to my channel about russian niva adventures

[@interceptor_gear6]

15:30 ZAZ 966 15:50 GAZ 22 16:26 VAZ 2108 16:36 Moskvitch IZ Combi

[@zed91]

Thanks for the video. Ladas are cool.

[@RedStarAuto]

I had 2 Nivas in USA, look at my channel... I also had two Lada 2103. You actually got it for somewhat ok price for the condition. I sure will follow you to see what you do with it. Please repaint it though! Also I have extra door glad and door panels if you want them...

[@staybruhful9555]

wow that nivas body is excellent, but the price... its more expensive than new niva in russia anyway im interested, good luck from russia

[@staybruhful9555]

btw i recommend you to check illing show chanel, theyve made extremely low niva, it have about 14cm between the body and ground in higher level and also academeg chanel, they made big niva pickup(vaz 2329) for off-road

[@staybruhful9555]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKHReJqHnZeJnKc lower one kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2WZo31rrs2ro9U higher one

[@timorouw5555]

long live the Lada!

[@JanBartSpang]

"Even in the future nothing works"! Spaceballs reference done! 😂

[@sockosockosocko]

WELCOME BACK GAV!

[@JaredAllaway]

I live in Seattle Washington

[@svelobikes9049]

Yay, nice! I've been waiting with excitement!

[@TGRMOVIES]

0:43 it is NOT a Russian language. But i steel understand some words, and the translation in the subtitles does NOT match the voice

[@mylonov]

Dude, so great to see you do what you love and take us along for a ride!

[@ricardomota3347]

YOU DID IT !!!!!!!!!!!!! 🇯🇵👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇯🇵