450hp Tesla powered 1969 VW Crew Cab - UTTERLY INSANE !

I have been working with Electric Classic Cars since last summer, bringing the amazing work they do converting classic cars to run on electric power to the small screen. We have a TV show coming out this year.
In this video I get to show you the simply awesome 1969 VW Crew Cab owned by the genius behind ECC...my mate Richard Morgan. This epic VW bus is running a 450 horsepower large Tesla motor from a Model S and a 100kw battery pack from a Model X ! You can imagine how crazy this thing is !
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[@PetrolPed]

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[@mikeyo1O1]

It's got all the aerodynamics of a parachute, but yeah. Fast potato!

[@khanshaab9]

@@mikeyo1O1 😂

[@boblambert7889]

“Target ahead”...🤣🤣...that’s such a bloke thing.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 😂

[@ByHarrywatson71]

Things like this do at least show us that even if ICE is eventually banned completely, we’ll still be able to drive classics. Great video 👍

[@Outland9000]

Goes like a Tesla, doesn't look like a Tesla. Win/win.

[@D0li0]

Heck ya... Maybe the best thing about Tesla is that we have amazing parts to use. Behind us are the days of only having fork lift DC hardware. Don't get me wrong, BEV converters have done amazing things with such cheap low tech parts for decades. If you think EVs can't be "worked on", then your just not using your imagination properly. We have been getting our hands dirty on this stuff for at least a half century. And I can still be a Tesla fan boy and a greese monkey at the same time! This thing is a #EVGrin mega machine!

[@richardsmart120]

Ryan Fulcher bdhd

[@noahman27]

Such a great thought. Im thinking there could be a strong demand for "electric conversions for your classic car". What do you think?

[@jamest5149]

My old 6v crew cab pick up combi used to smoke like that, just the wheels weren’t spinning, eventually a rod ran away and put a spark plug through its battery 😱

[@AlienLivesMatter]

That’s a memorable end James T

[@johndoe1909]

It committed suicide.

[@utrak]

the vehicular equivalent of committing seppuku. It died with honor

[@voornaam3191]

Ever heard about helicoil? When some dork has damaged the thread of for instance a sparkplug hole, you insert a far stronger thread. All light alloy racing engines have helicoils installed just in case. Why don't you know these things? You had never lost that sparkplug. No way. You killed that engine yourself. Why?! OMG!

[@t-dogracingandoffroad3198]

That's why you take better care of your car if its smoking or knocking

[@davebell4871]

If this helps keep older cars on the road then I am all for it. Surely less damage to the environment as well. I wish this company every success. Well done. And well done for highlighting. Keep it up!

[@alphacentaurianperson]

As for being less damage to the environment, it depends on you use case. If you use it frequently then yes, it would be better for the environment, but if you only wan't to drive it occasionally (car shows, etc.) then it could take more than a decade to make up for the emissions of manufacturing a battery.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

VW is working on a project to retrofit all the classic beetles, and bus to electric for the ones who are interested, i think they have sample already

[@lonewolfandcub668]

Have you seen a lithium mine?

[@karlbecher1553]

That gives hope to people who love their petrol cars to convert them into electric , awesome guys I wish this company all the best

[@garywilson4132]

😂😂😂 absolutely brilliant. Bet the ST driver could not believe his eyes with that keeping up with him.

[@rickbond48]

St driver most likely have his/her head under the bonnet ten minutes later!

Nah, any ST driver is used to this situation

[@sandygarage3802]

It was nice to see this old VW with new life breathed into it. That ST was perfectly placed; showing the VW's potential. My grandfather had an early 70's van & beetle, but sold them both not that long ago.

[@davehayes3863]

Madness in a brilliant way, electric cars with fun and soul. Cant wait for the program.

[@staninjapan07]

Sweet! It would have been nice to see just a little of the innards. I would love to own that car.

[@karlbe8414]

I have owned both a '69 and '71 bus for over 35 years. So clean and so much original stuff retained. Driving that would blow my mind!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep, it is a mind blower 😂

[@geofo60]

That looks like a lot of fun, a real “street sleeper”. Be interesting to see some quarter mile times. Good luck with the business, I think you could be onto something 👏🏻👏🏻

[@philipparkes5079]

Hi Ped WOW😁😁 Bonkers but brilliant. What a great taster for the TV series later in the year. Warmed to Roger already, great guy. Already dismissed one negative, Electric cars can be fun and interesting.🤗🤗 We all know how hard you work, but when you enjoy your work, as I know you do, it’s worth all the effort.

[@flash_b_3602]

Did the school pick up and then went to visit the unit. Great reception, mentioned this content and was introduced to Moggy. Then given a tour of the toy shop with my son. What a great place! I have car envy!

[@PetrolPed]

This is amazing 👍

[@lydiagould3090]

Absolutely insane, loved the bit where he caught the ST driver. Deflated ego there!! Just thinking about my T4?

[@rogerpope6388]

Brilliant. Bet the boy racer had a bit of a surprise.

[@alexjones8296]

Just up the road from me in mid-Wales. Will be keeping my eyes peeled from now on. Love it!

[@DermotCarroll]

How brilliant is that! Pity the fiesta didn't go right!! :D .... very funny!

[@t-macadventures8255]

Fantastic, really enjoyed the vid and look forward to seeing more on these conversions. Well done.

[@omentep]

This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen in the automotive world. So cool too this would sell me so many times over than a tesla model anything, any day of the week.

[@PetrolPed]

I drives great too 👍

[@stellasmith2405]

Absolutely brilliant! Classic cars and Van's can be around for ever! 😂👍🌟

[@bramvaneden7318]

Great job guys ! I love these Vdubs !!

[@thomshere]

OMG I LOVE this! Thats the ultimate VW crew cab! Keep up the amazing tech!

[@JackFeelsNerves]

Great to see you both enjoying yourselves so much! See you soon, RobH

[@cokeandtwirl]

Light duly shed!! Moggy is a real character, looking forward to the TV show👍👍👍

[@robertlangham2356]

Madness.....absolutely brilliant 😂

[@ravencoinspremiumadminasse6265]

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[@simonbahaire8067]

Absolutely fabulous nuts and brilliant all at the same time. But can I just say what a beautiful understated restoration too. Stunning. Can’t wait for the show!!

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Absolutely brilliant!!! I have no idea how I missed this until you pointed me this direction. I love Moggy's crew-cab!! Thanks for sharing a closer look at it. Makes me want one of my own all the more.

[@PetrolPed]

It is a mega thing 👍

[@fajaryulianto5410]

You guys have an amazing idea. Go green and still love vintage car. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@SkaterStimm]

I have been dreaming of converting a double cab for a long time! Glad to see one properly done! Making me drool!

[@PetrolPed]

It is pretty awesome 👏

[@crusTodd]

Now THIS could sell more electric vehicles! It's exactly what people need, to realize that the electric drive train swaps can make old, ICE vehicles "green" and fun. The more companies that can engineer "kit" swaps and make the pursuit of goin' electric more inline with old-school hotrod ethos' the the faster it will be embraced. Well done Chaps!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@johngoodall7097]

I wonder what the driver of the Fiesta ST was thinking as he could not shake you off his tail. He thought he had a Fast Ford but he didn`t did he!!! This looks as though these conversions should bring a lot of laughs and be very successful I hope.

[@gothikia]

If I saw this keep up with my Fiesta, I would have waved him down to ask about it, because holy heck, that's insanely brilliant. Great job he's done on it.

[@nprinslo]

Mad!! What a ultimate sleeper. The bloke in his Mountune Fiesta just have been mortified :-)

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 😂

[@nicolasberchoux3782]

It’s good to see people like you guys...what an amazing vehicule 😳🤪😂👍

[@petercool4152]

Of I wanted a electric car and had to choose between this car and a Tesla P100, I most definite would choose this crewcab. I LOVE it!!😎

[@Dorset_Phil]

Great vid. Love this idea.

[@patsquach4080]

How many ....have replayed the first minute..... Best part of the video !

[@patsquach4080]

Lol. I made a comment two years ago… now iam back to watch the video again.

[@andyjohnson9894]

Awesome vid Pp, what a bus. Love putting the ST to rights 😁👏

[@surfhousesrilanka756]

This is very cool, also loving how Spud takes it all in his stride even when they are giving it some.

[@PetrolPed]

Spud is used to Moggies driving 😂

[@jacovan-der-walt8593]

Hi Pete, very interesting. Hope you have a awesome week

[@jnexplorationuk315]

That’s got to be the best conversion I’ve seen so far I want one

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@carllynch8798]

Absolutely brilliant

[@casperhansen826]

Nice build, amazing performance!

[@EthanJonesEthanJones]

So excited for this!!

[@grantrodgers2829]

Absolutely banging. Loved the child in plastic rollerskate trying to escape 🤣

[@henrymacleod6592]

this is insane :) love it !!!

[@lordfrazerirwin990]

Many years ago my uncle had one of these and allowed me to drive it. He was fed up with me saying it needs more guts. This is insane. Wonder what that Escort driver told his mates?

[@PetrolPed]

I reckon he kept it quiet 🤫

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Yes! this is what we want. Ive engineered 35 years in automotive world wide, built ICE cars and bikes, tuned engines. Looked at building EVs for 20 years but figured batteries just didnt exist. When the Tesla Model S P85 came along in UK in 2014 it ticked all the boxes and 92,000 UK miles later I still cant get over how fast and how much fun it is. To take the Tesla drive train and implant into street sleeper classics thats the future hod rod, there is just no fu*king about with a crew cab P100 stuck in ludicrous....genius. Subscribed cant wait for the other shows.....might inspire me to start my Caterham EV with Nissan Leaf rear motor project.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Graham. Thanks for the sub. Moggy has worked with Westfield to drop an EV in their seven 👍

[@D0li0]

@@PetrolPed now see what you've done! Kudos! Stay charged!

[@resistireland694]

WOW Beautiful vehicle. Love that green. Respect.

[@mayhem035]

Petrol ped such a nice fusion! Success for both of you for sure! 👌❤

[@HansAllrad]

Simply great ! My style .... congratulation !

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@matthewcallaway9228]

this is so cool what a machine wow some works gone into this Van

[@PetrolPed]

It sure has 👏

[@AmandaJayne46]

Holy crap, lost for words. I WANT ONE NOW LOL 😂

[@drohos]

Crazy project! well done!

[@jamesspicer5628]

Simply awesome!

[@eddiepatterson5025]

I found this video a year ago after watching the first season of Vintage Voltage. And I still love this insanely crazy built awesome truck 🛻. This would be the right range for my 3 days a week job 12 hour shifts. Just like Moggy did to the little white car would be me on the interstate 🛣 lol 😂

[@robertp9560]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@Ritalie]

That thing looks outstanding. VW should take notice and build something like this. Such nice body lines. This design seems so much cooler than the Tesla pyramid "truck" thing. The Tesla truck, hopefully will never be built. I don't want to live in a world with triangular thingys. Curves are beautiful. [Tesla's cars are incredibly curvy and pretty, btw.]

[@rstjx3j183]

As a former petrol head, cars, bikes, jet ski kinda came out of the scene when the police had the power to confiscate your sound install or worse, your pride and joy and crush it. It’s nice to have that passion reignited with this electric era. If only I still had my RST S1/2 Escort or my S-type Jag. Van life ahead, is a consideration once employed, plenty of saving for a EV conversion for the Movano. Is there anyway I can get involved with your business, your mission, your passion with Ol Skool vehicles with modern technology? Thanks for sharing, your time and consideration. Inspiring and brought back a huge smile. Shame the fiesta turned left lol

[@PetrolPed]

Drop Moggy and email 👍

[@rstjx3j183]

@@PetrolPed on my to do list/radar thanks

[@Andy-pu2iv]

I had a Type 2 Camper for a while, many years ago, with the old four cylinder air-cooled lump. Even with that propulsive power you were "extremely" aware of your toes, then ankles, then shins, then knees, then femurs being the crumple zones.....

[@dukeallen432]

People ride motorcycles. Perspective

[@Andy-pu2iv]

@@dukeallen432 I was a motorcyclist for 30 years and I didn't feel as vulnerable on a bike as I did in that van, for some reason.

[@truthislam6481]

Shall we push the Fiesta a bite? Yeah, go on then. I had to pause the video until I could clear the tears out of my eyes from laughing! I love it! I'm in! My daily driver is an Ioniq and in 2021 I hope to be into a used Kona or an E-Niro.

[@johns14a]

A vehicle as bonkers as it's creator, by the looks of it and all the better for it. Great restomod. Looking forward to seeing more content like this.

[@marcijunebug]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I have a 1967 Dbl cab with a 1904cc in it and it is “fast” compared the original 1500! Lol fun truck! ✌️

[@grahamwest1079]

Pete that's another vehicle I regret selling my bay window low light. If I could have had 450 hp in it that would have been awesome.

[@watcher-someone-awake]

Checkin' in from California. Nice ride, simply brilliant! subbed!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for the sub mate and welcome to the channel 👍

[@vargohoat9950]

thats a hilarious build

[@stevanstanley]

That looks excellent 👌👍

[@richardtrow2751]

Fantastic fair play 👍

[@apuuvah]

Brilliant! Gotta love it.

[@garypunter412]

One word......Mental! One other word.....Awesome!!

[@williemwangi4959]

I really enjoyed the video,i am VW guy(my first car being a standard 69 beetle).I was skeptical about the idea of electrifying classic cars ,but this looks neat and well done.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@stevecook706]

Simply bonkers but brilliant!

[@JayOfBurn]

Love to see this at GTI Springfest at Santa Pod.

[@neilpatching7443]

Yep Utterly Insane....i loved you guys chasing the Fiesta....LOL

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👍

[@jgriff7589]

Love it , what a bus!

[@paulturner2379]

Insane, love it

[@iancross5370]

This has got the making of a great TV show 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Yep...it is great. Can't wait for people to see it 👍

[@alextegg3838]

It would be fun to have that setup in a Type 3 square back!

[@tonyzed6831]

Or a Karmann Ghia. Killer looks and killer powerrrrr!

[@Neojhun]

@@tonyzed6831 My dream unicorn car is Cadillac Ghia with that drive train. It would probably fit realy nice. The closest thing is the Blue Convertible Maybach 6. Other worldly classic beauties. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYfaoqV-aqxqidk www.mercedes-benz.com/en/vehicles/passenger-cars/mercedes-benz-concept-cars/vision-mercedes-maybach-6-cabriolet/

[@rosshunter9053]

Love it, is all I can say, well done. Moggy is a champ. I have a 2010 Caddy (yes I know it's not a classic) and I would love to do some Electrification to it. If only Moggy did a kit for it. cheers

[@PetrolPed]

Drop him a line 👍

[@cinematographytrev]

That was a brilliant watch ...cannot wait for when the actual program comes to air. Who would have thought that electric would be so much fun.

[@D0li0]

Lots of folk have known electric conversions are fun... We have been building and drag racing them for many decades now... Check into NEDRA, National Electric Drag Racing Assoc. (America), official sub of NHRA... Join us and smell the plasma! And the burnt rubber. ;)

[@mikenewman4078]

@@D0li0 Electric traction brings racing back to ordinary people I think. BTW I've been working with electric traction for many years now. Not quite the same rate of acceleration, 500 tonnes takes a bit longer to get up to speed.

[@D0li0]

@@mikenewman4078 500 tones? What are you racing? A battleship?

[@markmay184]

What a beast 👍🏻

[@REDDOGLewiston61]

That was cool!

[@keithevans5667]

Absolutely fab! I wish you had followed the ST! ;-)

[@MH30R]

Take it to the drag strip!

[@cedricbottom2932]

God that was an amazing video was completely engrossed look forward to your future videos

[@PetrolPed]

Make sure you watch out TV show then. Vintage Voltage. Show now on Motor Trend in the US, airing in the UK on 24 June on Quest 👍

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

Insane and then some WOW , I had to share on my facebook

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Lee 👍

[@chaoticature]

I Love Sleepers as we call them in Australia. Rusty old Datsuns blowing minds.

[@clivedeklerk]

Awesome looking Combi

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Looks like fun

[@donaldbarrett2267]

I laughed so hard through the whole show. I love sleepers and this is the ultimate sleeper.ne I truly wish could afford one.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Donald 👍

[@lowcarbev4935]

Awsome. Your a natural Pete. Electrics the future....

[@MrGsteele]

I've been watching the show on the Motor Trend channel here in the US, and enjoy it - the Ghia in particular, because I loved my Ghia and spent many happy days twiddling the engine, putting on dual carbs, catching it on fire, etc. The Chesil Speedster was pretty cool, as well. The show has a good mix of characters, and the fabrication method is a cross between back yard experimentation and enthusiast/pro work, just as I recall when I fitted a Chevy V8 to an old 1954 Healey 100-4 back in the '60s. Sleepers are super fun to drive - particularly for the expression on the victim's face - like the dropped open jaw on a Porsche driver after being properly smoked by that Chevy-Healey. This bus would be a real gas (no pun intended) if you had an old 2 piece case 36 HP beetle engine in the back that you could show victims, pretending as if it were the reason why you just blew past them with tires smoking. "You have to know how to tune these VW engines, mate - then you can really make them run!" Had a '59 VW Van that this setup would have been a lot of fun to put in. Good luck with the show - it's great!

[@PetrolPed]

Great to hear you are enjoying the show :-)

[@thomashogge9387]

I love that body style and paint.

[@PetrolPed]

Cool isn't it 👍

[@iveswidmer1027]

Can't believe what he calls beautiful restored.

[@BryantandSMTC]

Greetings From 🇺🇸USA, I Never Seen Putting A Tesla Electric Power on the VW Crew Cab. That Looks Great. 👍 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

[@glentweedie602]

Ummm....... I think Might needs to give +-pricing & expand his workshop by 4000%. This kind of quality work is going to keep him seriously busy. Well done.

[@PetrolPed]

Two year wait list currently 😬👍

[@markus4979]

Love it, the car, dog and the entertaining walkthrough :) P.s. Recording LED disabled and external mic's would make for even better videos. keep it up, you got talent.

[@regreddy1190]

Awesome guys

[@Martin-se3ij]

Wow, I used to have one of these! Mine was yellow, ex Dutch post office. it had hoops on the back and canvas like a covered wagon. Carried 6 and all that space in the back and under the back seat and was only a couple of inches longer than the Beetle. I loved that thing. Why isn't VW producing these?

[@yosemitesam6945]

So cool. I want one. Real sleeper.