This is my 1982 Lada Niva (Лада Нива / ВАЗ-2121) and it's pretty weird.

[@mardamek]

Yeah, as some people have mentioned, that document you're holding at about 9:58 mark is actually a telegram from the mother, telling the son that dad has died and the burial is on July 25th. It's sad and weird at the same time - finding a document like that; but then that's what makes classic cars like this even more desired because they're not just something mechanical, they're also a part of the history.

[@redcanoe14]

My dream car! Sadly they are not available in Canada anymore. Simple vehicle, not full of techno crap which goes out of date every year. I just had a transmission issue checked out on my wife's Mercedes Benz GLK 350. The dealership said it would probably cost $20K to get it fixed. Stay with the lovely Lada Niva and have plenty of cash for a drink in your local every night!

[@Kovalainenn]

U just a moгоn

[@redcanoe14]

@@Kovalainenn Vadym...you need to learn manners and respect....being a troll is not a good pastime

[@8stwd]

Dude you have so many options there in Canada. Any old Toyota or ford will be easier to repair and more practical on your roads. Why Niva? Our drivers prefer it because it’s cheap here and parts accessible like in every part shop. Also roads of ours far from good. But what’s you gonna do with it in Canada? Wait for delivery like a month or more. We have same situation with American cars here. Couple GMC on market and a delivery for parts from US at same price as part itself.

[@yanikkunitsin1466]

First aid kit: tourniquet, bandaid, cotton for wound dressing, irrigation bulb(cleaning wounds, removing liquids from airways), boric acid powder(antiseptic), manual that doesn't correspond to the content of the kit, boric acid again but now in alcohol solution, Validol/Menthyl isovalerate (for acute heart pain, palpitations), Potassium permanganate (for preparing antiseptic solution), Ammonia (for unconscious and according to manual for sobering up when 5-10 drops dissolved in ~ 1fl.oz of water)

[@YwhMusic]

Wtf is 1 fl.oz water

[@yanikkunitsin1466]

@@YwhMusic 30 ml

[@YwhMusic]

@@yanikkunitsin1466 ++

[@SLAYER-nm5zw]

Thank you, very fascinating stuff

[@richiec9077]

​@@YwhMusicfluid ounce 😂

[@Trevorfoggia]

Love the Niva, when I was 17 I purchased a Lada saloon with the round headlights and drove it every day with out a breakdown. People would take the piss something chronic but one night driving out of an airport car park I pulled over to get my ticket out and when I looked up, horror of horrors, I saw an Opal Manta reversing at a fair pass towards the front of my car - all I could do was flash the headlights and blast the hooter. After a mega impact I got out really pissed off and ready to kick the bloke in the nuts but looked at my damage - a very slightly bent over rider on the bumper and a cracked indicator lens. His car on the other hand was a write off. The entire rear end was fibreglass and had been obliterated. The bloke who hit me gave me £75 to cover my costs and I drove away into the night with a big grin on my face. I would so like to buy the latest model of this shaped Niva. Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K. stay safe and well.

[@ИмяФамилия-п3ч6у]

Every Russian will tell you, tath there is no better "iron" for your car then the "iron" from the factory. Repairing of the original door was the best solution.

[@goclunker]

Or…order the door for the correct model year…since that’s an urban door

[@pscpsc8645]

@@goclunker not sure is it any way to get original door for 82 model year even here in russia

[@ИмяФамилия-п3ч6у]

@@goclunker The factory now making doors only for a new Niva (urban), everything else is cooperative crafts - curves, oblique and bad metal.

[@PartMiniBus]

You can put a 0.8 bar turbo on it and it'll beat anything off-roading. Just look up Flying Niva - Летающая Нива.

[@ФеликсФел-с7у]

No problem

[@AHATOJIU4]

Раритетный авто! НИВА первый в мире внедорожник с несущим кузовом! Хозяину респект!

[@robertm5895]

Нива легковой автомобиль повышенной проходимости.

[@andreiandreivich876]

The cards with dates are technical inspection cards. The second document is a receipt of who buyed and for how much... it's writen 20 roubels, it's for someone named Skripchenko Alexandr Mikhalko, adress: Kiev-183 B. Perova. Dneiroski departement. the 29 april 1984. The third one is a mail with his adress and name of the guy... and it says that his father died funeral the 25 july=mama- idk what that means... just after that one it says that the car was repainted in yelow but i see the word consignement which is interesting... the one after I couldn't read, the KAPTA is a test for the emissions of the car, that was tested in Kiev in 1983. the document in the aid kit says how to use it. Nice videos! I love it! very interesting project, I can't wait what u will do with it))) but the history of this car is very interesting too.

[@yanikkunitsin1466]

It's a receipt for a transport tax (Транспортный сбор) not a car and it's real-life telegram (telegraph message) not mail, from village Kobyzcha in Bobrovitsy Raion of Chernihiv oblast. Recipient's mom informing about the death of his father and probably suggesting him to travel to the funeral, which he probably did in his brand new Niva and left it for good as a present of bad omens. Grim indeed.

[@Monkey_my_luv]

@@yanikkunitsin1466 ouch even this story is so sadge 😭😭

[@simantov4UUU]

bought it in 1884 in east germany. been with it all over europe with no problems. stil drive the same 1984 lada today(2023) today. and it runs+runs+runs+runs.

[@dipl100qwer6]

"как вы яхту назовете, так она и поплывет" капитан Врунгель

[@t-rex4137]

Что-бы это, блять, могло значить, учитывая номера?

[@dipl100qwer6]

@@t-rex4137 а мы не знааааем)

[@Andrey_142]

@@t-rex4137 на 4:50 он признаётся что не знает что такое 82 :)

[@Студент-й9ы]

@@Andrey_142 Он признаётся, что узнал об этом слишком поздно

[@nathanliberman]

Кажется, что есть ещё большой потенциал для познания разных надписей кириллицей

[@repairworld2367]

I had a Lada Niva here in the UK in 1986. It was brand new from a place called Tipton in the Black country. I had to fit a radio so lifted up the rubber matting to lay the cables. I found the soundproofing was ex army blankets cut up. Truth. But I'll tell you, I loved that car and it was probably the best 4x4 I have owned. Now got a Ranger but not as cute.

[@romant1127]

Your new door doesn't fit because it's for LADA Urban. It's the most recent modification of Niva which is several restylings ahead of your 1982 model.

[@r2daw158]

It's not for Urban, it's for "Taiga" (21213)

[@mikescudder4621]

Yeah, essentially the same car but over the years there are changes - just like with any other car being manufactured long term, like the vw Beetle for example. You can't just buy any vw beetle door and expect it to fit!

[@raybob49]

and some, but not all, Russian parts suppliers have no idea of packaging. I have personal experience. I also have a pair of new doors that would suit this guys car. But that is useless info.

[@jologhlen]

This is gold - bought a second hand red version in NZL as first car when in high school and got license plates THEKGB. It towed a 4.4m Haines Hunter on a trailer up a very steep driveway in low ratio NO problem and all fjorded multiple rivers and creeks up to door handle depth and multiple beach tows with trailer. Amazingly easy to fix, started cold with crank handle and miss it dearly!

[@MakNebary]

That’s so sad man. The one on 10:02 says “Dad has died. Funeral is in Jul 25th” 😞

[@SneakySquirrell]

So to say it's a teletype message sent by mother. I remember in old 90s they were same as in video, have no idea how do they look now, probably not so vintage already

[@MaltAndPepper]

That makes me sad ...

[@konradkarlovich5801]

text can be automatically translated using the Google Translate application by hovering over the desired text with the camera phone

[@MakNebary]

@@konradkarlovich5801 true

[@МихаилСтепанов-в3у]

yes , so sad.. That teletype. .. Urgent. Kiev. address.. To Skripchenko Alexandr. Father died, funeral 25 July. Mam. Other documents it's technical inspection for every year you need in USSR..

[@MOCKBA81]

Даже через экран я почуствовал запах этой старой советской аптечки! Ностальгия!!!

[@rrus73]

А ведь она продумана.

[@smug_cat1]

The rubber 😂😂😂

[@schetd]

By the way, in 2020, Russian AVTOVAZ factory has released more modern Niva - they call it Lada Niva Legend. This new car visually looks like an old classic one but internally it changed significantly. It has ABS braking module, it has air-conditioner, of course it doesn't have old style fuel injection carburetor (instead it has BOSCH-car computer), it has electronic accelerator pedal, it has hydraulic power steering. The engine, gear box and transfer case for full drive are the same as in classic USSR ones, but both gear boxes are mounted differently, more convenient for repair. The new 2020/2021 car cost about 8-10k of USD. Anyway I am happy that you enjoy this Soviet-classic, it is worth to say that in Ukraine and Russia, such 30 year old babies are still on duty doing their hard work in villages and taiga forests!

[@vaidotassakalauskas3681]

Well, Avtovaz is not russian. It belongs to french company.

[@AlekseyVitebskiy]

@@vaidotassakalauskas3681 Sure, but they still make Russian cars in Russia. Daimler owns Chrysler, but you won't mistake a Dodge for a Mercedes Benz.

[@vaidotassakalauskas3681]

@@AlekseyVitebskiy And yet, french company gets billions of donations from russian government(taxpayers money) every year. But who cares, not me realy :D

[@AlekseyVitebskiy]

@@vaidotassakalauskas3681 That may be. I'm just saying that this fact of ownership most likely has no influence on the design of Lada Niva.

[@AlekseyVitebskiy]

@@vaidotassakalauskas3681 Actually, your point does hold some weight, but in a positive way. Looks like a lot of interior things like switch gear, climate controls, etc in the newest Lada Niva are now from Reno/Dacia. That's a positive thing though, the old Soviet switches that Niva had before weren't exactly great.

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

I had one ( a -82, i believe) and i managed to crank start it in -27 degrees Celsius when i had left the headlights on for a full day and the battery was dead. This was in february in the north of Sweden. The car was slow, noisy and uncomfortable but, damn, i could trust my life to it, it was so reliable!!

[@SPQRCenturion1976]

Hey Kiwi dude, greetings from North Carolina. I was born and raised in former Yugoslavia and Lada Niva was a common car on our streets. A neighbor of mine had one, and absolutely loved it. He used to say that Niva was reliable, dependable and so easy to repair, that all the tools one needed to work on it were stored in the trunk, in that small tool kit, and he said Russians did not put a hammer (the only additional tool one needed for that car). If the brand new Nivas were selling in the states, I would most certainly buy one, period. Sorry about the accident. I hope the conversion goes well and wish you good luck driving it. Take care.

[@robertm5895]

Хорошо что авария была небольшая, странно как можно не заметить такую яркую машину на дороге..Но жаль ниву , дверь скорее всего была оригинальная, всё равно молодец мужик, видно любишь свою ниву, и восстановил хорошо 👍🏻

[@KofaOne]

Жаль, что так и не переделал в електромобиль...

[@bobwgower]

Im a kiwi living in Europe and own a Lada (VAZ) 2101. Nice to see another Kiwi who appreciates a good Lada!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

God bless

[@ToskaForsite]

Kiwi = NZ?

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@ToskaForsite yes

[@bobwgower]

@@ToskaForsite A Kiwi is a flightless bird with a long beak and big feet. Its only found in New Zealand Aotearoa, and people from New Zealand are commonly referred to as Kiwis. The bird is a national icon for the country.

[@ПавелДружинин-ш3м]

the cards with the dates are the documents confirming that you passed an annual technical condition inspection. the message at 9:58 is quite sad. it's from the guy's mother telling that his father passed away... the funerals is on 25th of July

[@attilahavasi6987]

Hy, The engine itself is pretty durable, and rarely fails, however the carb, ignition, alternator could give bad times thats for sure :D I live in hungary and have done some performance lada engines, I strongly suggest you to change the oil pump gear beneath the ignition tower. Thats a weak point of the engine, if that wears out, you will loose all oil pressure, and toast the bearings. I Like your content and your lada keep it up :)

[@Jozavenue]

He is making it in to a 100% ev not hibrid.

[@dkhayitov]

Исходный текст Pro engine carburetor agree with you. My first car was a Lada 2107 with a carburetor. There were no problems with the engine at all, but the carburetor really did not like bad gasoline.

[@lexluthor6497]

20l/100km gasoline but a great 4x4.

[@afkproject5793]

Hi, I'm from Russia, I see the Niva every day, it's still popular, but they complain about the quality ☺

[@ИгорьКравцов-д4щ]

These cars are so abundant here in Russia that you can do whatever you like with them and no one will say a word of negativity. Sooo if russians would not be upset about conversion to electric (but quite opposite) why the hell anybody else should?

[@raybenedicta.eligado1198]

exactly!

[@ae5655]

So wrong

[@windshield11]

Tesla swap? 4x4 confirmed?

[@jamesmallard8815]

Sell me one

[@ИгорьКравцов-д4щ]

@@jamesmallard8815 you can find a decent one as low as 1k$ here. But import fees to your country is another ordeal

[@oldpolak5203]

I had a red 1992 Lada Niva . It was gutless to say the least . I loved it . 🇨🇦

[@Sc0rchingHeat]

So glad they managed to fix the door, can't imagine how tough emotionally that crash was, especially on a car show day. Niva we used to have in our family was dark green color and we called it "Grasshopper". Given the color and electricity conversion you can call yours "Lightning bolt". Best of luck with your project!

[@bossarm3655]

Not sure if somebody has already mentioned. These colored cards with a year on the front are about vehicle safety. Once per year you had to make a vehicle inspection and if everything is ok, they give you the card and you have to put it on the windshield. Information on the back of the card : Date when the card was issued, Vehicle plates information, Date when you should do the next safety inspection and also vehicle inspector details.

[@goclunker]

Sorry about the accident. Sucks when life takes a dump on ya

[@haroldgodwinson832]

Had one of these, in NZ, back in the late 80's. Pretty quirky for sure but dreadfully under powered. I had a down draft Weber carb fitted to it not long after I purchased it and it improved the power output significantly. Went all over the place in it from Invercargill to Auckland. Fun times.

[@mardamek]

The first thing in the emergency kit (the flat stuff in plastic) is basically like breathable medical duct tape. I'm making up new phrases to explain it, since I forgot what it's called here in The States. It's that strong tape for wounds that has some flexibility. It is, indeed, the medical analog to duct tape (leikoplast). The bottle that you said is "probably best not to drink" is basically a solution of boric acid (if I can read correctly it's 3%, or maybe 8%). The first vial (the metallic one, that also had Latin letters on it) is validol tablets (used for motion sickness or heart problems, mostly). The second vial is Kalium permanganate, or bettern known in the western world as potassium permanganate. It is used to treat wounds, it's antiseptic, basically. You drop a little bit of it into some water and mix it up, then dip the wounded part inside the solution. Sort of like alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, but I guess this is more effective (I'm no doctor, just know this from what I've seen). The last box with the unused vials is ammonium solution. Don't know what it is, but in the parenthesis under it it says "nashatirniy spirt", which tells me it's probably used to bring back people who have passed out. It's that thing with the nasty smell that brings knocked out people "back to life". I hope this helps ...

[@Chamieiniibet]

You're talking about an adhesive bandage aka medical plaster aka band-aid, right? That's exactly what he called 'em.

[@mardamek]

@@Chamieiniibet yes, I think that's it. Thanks for clarifying.

[@iliavr]

Nashatir spirit is like old 'smelling salts' for unfainting people

[@Validole]

@@Chamieiniibet Modern band-aids usually have a non-stick soft pad. Leukoplast is basically a tearable cloth tape without a pad, you would have to form a pad from gauze (also included) and use leukoplast to hold it. Of course, it's also good to simply hold together a deeper cut, where a pad would let the cut spread under the gauze, but it's not deep enough to need sutures. Nowadays superglue is sometimes used for that last purpose.

[@Chamieiniibet]

@@Validole Band-Aid branded tape rolls are also still sold ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@RandomlyRich]

Unreal.... I had always wanted an electric car and found your iMiev videos and it helped me jump across the line and buy my first EV in 2016. It was a 2012 iMiev.... It got totalled by getting hit by a bicyclist.... Long story. I have kept driving electric - 2019 eGolf. But as I have been looking around for a unique 4x4, I have found the Lada Niva... And I find that you bought one, from the dealer I have been talking with... Amazing.... AND you live in Florida. I'll be heading there in March to visit family - let's get a beer. Thanks for the videos!!!

[@redcarpet2544]

9:57 very sad letter (telegram). There write "Father has died. Funeral at 25 Jul. Mother." It's so sad to see that and realized that person keep it in his car((( All another documents are mostly technical inspection tickets.

[@neutonrenda2303]

I love them, they have a certain character about them. You could also get them here in South Africa until the early 2000s, so quite updated. They have a great off-road reputation here but also a rust problem. A great condition car still gets very good money here. You have found a gem.👍

[@Starfishintherockpool]

I also own a yellow Niva! Bought it in Greece a few years ago, while we were living there, and fully restored it. We then drove it across Europe to the UK where we now live. She gets soooo much attention here, it's wonderful how much joy she gives 🌞 Love following your adventures and can't wait to see the conversion, as one day mine will most likely go the same way 💪

[@ALINUED]

I live in Hungary, we still have it and I daily driving it. this things are amazing. if it gets broke, just give your 30 min and fix it, good to go :D

[@Mulko-qp7dg]

Hi, I'm from Ukraine and I have a Lada 21013, you could say the older brother of the Niva. I love this car, always a lot of emotions

[@cat-compote3422]

funny that one of the documents, that you've showed from the visor, literally is funerals invite

[@Po6om_Bepmep]

10:00 Yes. Very sad telegram =(

[@Mandrak789]

yeah that was kind of bizzare

[@iliavr]

Yes, that 'dot matrix printer' docunent was a telegram, a funeral invite for 'dad', looks like the car has ghosts?

[@mraaaaaaa]

It says "Dad died, funeral is on 25th of July. - Mom"

[@gatomatias1]

What?

[@DmitriiZhiglov]

I'm Russian from Queenstown NZ. NIVA is the best Soviet Union car.👍 . Good luck Mate.

[@TheKrololo]

Cards with the years are the documents saying car has passed official inspection in some year

[@Kaynert]

This one is absolutely awesome in condition😍. Congrats to this. A 1600 like this is my absolutely dream car. It is extremely hard to find such an old niva in this condition.

[@1jozy1111]

This is (10:02) the telegram which says "Urgent Kiev 183 blvd Perova house 48 apt 79 to Skripchenko Alexander: Father is dead funeral 25th july-mother".

[@jlebrech]

Aww

[@alexlotion5055]

Dude. Those are some great cars you’ve owned. I must say. As a Russian who lived near the coast of a Japanese sea all my life, I have an appreciation for those old Toyotas, Mazdas, Nissans and even a Suzuki. Man… I couldn’t care less for that ВАЗ 2121 you’re in, but Toyota Estima… boy… It’s the most beautiful and visually pleasing car ever made! Regardless the year it left the factory.

[@сергеевсергей-й6ч]

Suzuki swift - it called the Niva`s replica. Among the 25 listed cars this Lada Niva will be the best for six hundreds

[@bldontmatter5319]

The car you listed looks like a giant jellybean. No style. Just function. The lada is way cooler bro quit the cope

[@aleksanderkac7530]

The "charcoal" in first aid kit is potassium permanganate, KMnO4. In a water solution it's a disinfectant. The repair looks mighty fine, BTW. The replacement door might be for the new-er model without the triangular little window, I think that was with the changeover to the 1.7 litre EFI engine. As for the tires, there are economic rim options, apparently the measurements of the bolt pattern are not that exotic. Then you can get modern tires, those on the car are most likely hard as a stone by today, and so not very safe. On the 82 there are 1 original and about 5 replacement rim sizes that fit, with a variety of normal tire sizes to match. At work we still have a 93, which has the same basic dimensions than yours. We changed the rims to 5.5 (instead of 5.0) inch wide rims and always had 195/70r16 tires. These ride very good. The same size we have put on a 98 Niva we also have. The 195/70r16 might be a bit easier to get, but not sure for the USA. In Europe you can order from Pirelli, Hankook, Continental, and others. But these are street/snow tires, which, to be honest, ride much quieter than those terrains you have now.

[@fernandoolegario_]

beautiful niva, my friend, can you tell me the color code of this yellow? thanks

[@NikoLay1394]

KIWI, thank you for the wonderful video! Niva is a part of our history, a bright memory of a country that no longer exists. I wish you a speedy and high-quality repair! I think, in your case, you do not need to change the door, good work with iron and painting is enough. The quality of the iron of your door is much better than modern ones. With sincere greetings from Moscow!

[@KiwiEVadventures]

Spasiba. :)

[@LeeBv9983]

In 2008-2009 I was working on a contract in Uruguay and spending a couple months there at a time. I wanted a car so I could get out and see more outside Montevideo. Saw a Niva in the parking lot of the building I was working from with a For Sale sign! It was a 1979. The speedo cable broke years before so no Idea as to mileage, but it started and ran and didn't seem to leak anything. Gave the guy $1200 for it. It was dented and dinged, it was 3-4 different colors besides the primer. The passenger door leaked in the rain. But it ran. Great little car that took me all over Uruguay, and often got me back. Could be fixed anywhere and there were a couple places that specialized in them. Sold it for $1000 when I left.

[@carstenweiland7896]

Back in the days when the Niva interior looked basic but nice.

[@vydra3422]

1982 - it's a very very rare one! You're lucky to have a not Russian Niva, but Soviet! Even in Russia - Nivas produced in Soviet times, they are all rusted to death. That road accident was terrible! That dude scratched a museum stuff!!!

[@headwerkn]

Lovely repair work by the panel shop, and props to them for straightening up the fuel filler door too! Will make for an excellent EV conversion. Crazy to see Nivas going over $10K here in Australia (they cost less when new in the 1990s!) in far worse condition than yours.

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

As a 4x4 instructor in KZN South Africa, I am a great fan of the unsophisticated 4x4. Love these little buggers!

[@jakefinnegan1932]

Man, you don't have to justify going electric or explaining your motives. Just do it. It's a rare mod, it's gonna be cool, and it's gonna save you a lot of nerves you would've spent maintaining this thing. Anyone who whines about preserving the original state can go buy their own car and shrink wrap it. Greetings from Russia!

[@peteaplin8324]

every single lada i was in had a great little kit in it, pretty complete roadside thing, and they all had a weird quirky blower motor that shreiked and squalled when it was cold...they always start and go in all weather, still, a funny, goofy and polarizing vehicle!

[@cjhawk67]

When you do the electric conversion you gotta make sure to keep it 4x4. Seen people do EV conversions on some older AWD cars and get rid of 4x4 part of it and I think that Lada with a electric motor would be a ton of fun to scoot around in the woods at a offroad park.

[@Crimeahifi]

Hello from Russian Crimea! I have the ‘86 Niva. Congratulations -You bought a great car!

[@VAMPGC]

Неделю назад также попал в аварию, так что момент со столкновением прям зацепил. Благо чувак смог восстановить все :) Прямой дороги в будущем!

[@TankVrunishka]

Thanks for the love for Niva, man! The way you look at her and how you treat her is the true love that the "old lady" deserves

[@hekko161]

Convert Niva to electric? You've just fixed one of the main problems of the car :D

[@puebespuebes8589]

This is heresy

[@ron_with_the_crosstrek_spo7919]

This video was so entertaining! Thank you for posting it. Humor: Instead of the EV conversion, swap in a Crosstrek engine to give your Lada 20 more horsepower

[@amyleyack8926]

Freaking fantastic, Gavin! Love watching videos about the Lada Niva. Well produced!

[@KiwiEVadventures]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words a lot.

[@veta-mitya]

I've got NIVA. And I living in Russia. This car is very funny. Yep, it's awful at many points, but when you drive it - it's toy car. Niva can give amazingly good emotions. And it's cheap. So easy to repair by yourself. Niva is very slow. It could get may be about 110km\h - 69 miles per hour. But it keeps this speed on road, highway, field and forest)))) I wish you only the best with your niva!

[@getberget]

You can order the tyres from sweden of you want, we got them here

[@turboponies]

It is a nightmare to import tires as spares to the US as they have to be US DOT approved and registered or it’s not happening. Anything related to vehicle safety equipment is treated the same regardless of OE status.

[@inkognitou6982]

@@turboponies Make sense to change the rims for more common tire size..

[@turboponies]

@@inkognitou6982 indeed. But the factory steelies are a statement

[@Schrottitrucker]

Ich gratuliere dir für diesen Lada,ich habe mir in diesem Jahr einen neuen Niva Legend gekauft, ich bin auch total bekloppt und ich liebe jeden Tag an dem ich das Auto fahren kann,viele Grüße aus Ostdeutschland, ich bin begeistert von dir das du das Auto so gut findest!

[@TheKrololo]

Ok, you probably didn't hear about "UAZ Buhanka", it's being produced since 1960s and still in production

[@patrickmartin3322]

That’s not really a off roader it’s just a 4x4 van

[@user-wc6vb3fn1s]

@@patrickmartin3322 Oh, boy. Just search "буханка off road" on KZbin

[@nikitaivanov1536]

@@patrickmartin3322 you can`t be more wrong about that))

[@AlexAlex-bm1xx]

Thanks for this video, buddy. I had such a car. It was my first vehicle. I will never forget the sound of the transmission😂. Yes it doesn't go well, yes it's very noisy, but this car has charm. You could throw out the spare wheel, change the engine, and put in a five-speed gearbox. I know people used a diesel engine from kia besta. And good luck with your plans to make it electric ! It's good idea. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Zigge]

I've driven an 2121 with that engine for 15 years without loosening a single screw in the engine running on the cheapest lawn mower oil you can get. It has always started even in -21C standing outside. The body will rust away under yer before the engine needs any work at all. It is so solid people are routinely tuning them to 400hp.

[@ml71tube]

I imported a Fiat Panda 4x4 from Italy and there are many similarities, including the smiles and reactions from passersby. Especially the Italians who don't expect to see it at cars & coffee! Love your enthusiasm, looking forward to seeing your EV conversion.

[@alexshepherd1741]

It's so touching, I understand your feelings perfectly. I'm glad you rebuilt the car. While I was watching this video, at first I was shocked when that moron scratched your Niva, after which, I was disappointed when I learned that you could not restore it, now I am happy with you. This is the most trade movie I've watched in the last year) Russia is with you, man!

[@KiwiEVadventures]

Thank you so much!

[@ursa_margo]

About the medkit: the flat bandage is sterile and anti-bacterial, while the round one is "dirty" and should not be applied to open wounds without an antiseptic. The ammonia solution in the seal vials is used to recover people who have passed out: you're supposed to make them inhale it. The Validol pills could be used as a sedative, for increased heart rate and as anti-nausea. The black powder is potassium permanganate, a powerful antiseptic that should be mixed with water and then could be used to clean wounds. A very mild (barely pink) solution could be drank to induce vomiting - useful for poisoning. The boric acid in both dry powder and solution is another antiseptic. The rubber band is a tourniquet used to stop bleeding.

[@JazzIs4urSoul]

I think the electric swap is cool. personally I’d try to get some sort of turbo diesel in it, and some wider tires and wider fender flares

[@rams4d]

They sold a lot in Panama in the 80s. I was still a child, but in 1998 I got one, the 1600 model and in 2002 I had the 1700 model. In addition to its rustic but elegant style, it is a marvel on the ground field. My sons had the opportunity to ride again and again while they were children. Unfortunately, by 2010 the original parts were scarce, and Chinese imitations and from other countries that did not have the same quality were obtained more. I had to sell them. But they were unforgettable experiences. I congratulate you friend for having such a beautiful car and I hope it lasts for many years.

[@данилломовцев-й4л]

About russian "блядь" plate and "82": everybody understands that it's made for joke so nobody will care about 82 region

[@RuknaGeraltas]

@@boyarin2269 crimea is not a russian region

[@СергейМаксимов-х1ь]

@@RuknaGeraltas Its the russian region. A lot of russians live there. 82 plate was also in Samara region.

[@RuknaGeraltas]

@@boyarin2269 its not an opinion, its a fact. crimea is a ukrainian region. and im not talking about politics, im talking about international law. war and occupation are not matters of politics. its because of traitors like you its hard to repel russian aggression.

[@RuknaGeraltas]

@@СергейМаксимов-х1ь lots of russians live in nyc, is it a russian city? oh well, what an unexpected reply from a russian.

[@monocharismatic]

@@boyarin2269 Уважаемый Крымчанин, спасибо за ваш коментарий. Господин @Bastūnas скорее всего Литовец, а там всё что связано с СССР для многих является удобной целью поругаться, требовать репараций за окупацию, и т.д. Я знаю потому-что я сам из Прибалтии, что тоже зачастую является неприятным для многих словом так как оно подразумевает причастие балтийских стран к СССР. Я политику тоже не люблю, но трудно на неё иногда закрыть глаза. Например, один из моих родителей родился в одной из балтийских стран. Дед был бедным фермером, но имел землю, которую сам пахал так как не мог себе позволить наёмную помощь. Пришел СССР по пакту Молотова-Рибентропа, и после ВОВ когда нацистов прогнали, землю деда отобрали, а его сослали в лагерь. Теперь эта территория в России, балтийская страна после СССР стала возвращать бывшие владения потомкам, но земля моего деда увы по другую сторону границы. Но я не о личной обиде. А о трагедии многих, например прибалтов загружали в вагоны десятками тысяч среди ночи и отправляли за Урал. Так-что эмоции их понятны. Крым и Украина -- это трагедия которая продолжается в острой фазе развития событий. У меня нет решения. Только сочувствие. Ну построили мост, ну починили/построили какие никакие дороги. Но, Сбербанк не суётся из-за страха санкций, мобильные операторы тоже, российские авиалинии что летают в Европу не летают в Крым по той-же причине, пресной воды нет так как Украина перекрыла канал, ну и т.д и т.п. Что там ВВП и его команда думали в 2014-ом не знаю, но говоря о международных законах даже Беларусь не признала Крым Российским, да и по британскому эсминцу пульнули на 200 метров перед собой когда он уже еле на горизонте был виден, что мне говорит о том что с НАТО Россия за Крым воевать не будет именно из-за международных законов. Ладно, я пытаюсь разобраться в мозгах ВВП, а это под грифом "не лезь, убъёт" (шучу я так) как на электро-щитке. Так-что сил и здоровья вам. Будем надеяться на лучшее, а как оно выглядит я не знаю.

[@EdFudge]

I just moved to Italy from the states and have been researching nivas. I would really like to get one and bring it back. When I first heard you say you were converting to battery, I did cringe a little. But you are one hundred percent right, it's your car and your idea. And what an awesome idea! A battery should do great on it. Best of luck to you and maybe when I get back in a few years with my niva, we can meet up! I used to live in Georgia for a bit, so not far from you. Cheers!

[@ecchioni]

The new door came from the "restyled" more modern car, so no wonder it doesn't fit.

[@gabevoros6435]

It was soo good to see one of my childhoods favourite car, I still like it much. If you decide to upgrade in petrol side, I can suggest to set an Havassi- Hanula Lada engine in. Those two enginiers was hungarian rally champions 30 years ago... Mr. Hanula was the main engineir of company Schrick, they built the motor of the Bugatti Veyron. At Havassi company you can get a highly upgraded lada motor. Or check out the estonian lada VFTS versions. Tons of funs.

[@pkskyter]

Nice video :-) Only correction, the diff lock only locks the front and rear axle together. The Niva is a full time 4x4 so there is a center diff between the front and rear axle. The diff lock operates on that diff and effectively puts the car into the same configurations as a part time 4x4 when put into 4x4 mode.

[@anmiasm]

I am glad you decided to make an ev. This car is surely fun to drive but engine and gearbox are painful to use. As an ex lada owner I approve this project :)

[@ar43r]

we had the same car back in the day in the old country. it was red - so at least 10 km/h quicker :)

[@Dawgator]

Да! 🇷🇺 Great vid bro! I am in your town - I saw the footage of where you were hit off King Street and recognized it immediately. Those folks off Dobbs really did a great job! I’ll say hi if I see you round town!

[@romant1127]

At 10:00. It's an urgent telegram which says "DAD DIED FUNERAL JULY 25th=MOTHER"...

[@KiwiEVadventures]

Oh my God. I missed the funeral.

[@alexandregb566]

The Lads Beetle and the Volkswagen Niva are my favorite worlds of the car.

[@nikitaivanov1536]

Although blyad has a lot of meanings, come on, how could a simple blyad word offence someone! On a Niva in States this word means just `oh, crap` Hilarious in my opinion. Big hugs from Moscow!

[@monocharismatic]

could also apply the word to the car itself, but in a good way, say "this блять will drive through anything"

[@Orlington17]

no dude, blyaD means "whore", blyaT means "oh crap"!!!

[@capiberra4118]

Great video, thanks! I had a Lada 1500s sedan back in the '90's. It was a fun little car and not gutless at all, for what it was. Cheers mate!

[@TheTech9]

I always find it incredible the things included with these cars. Incredible!

[@95Molot]

9:59 it is very sad( This is a fragment of a telegram for Alexander Skripchenko. It says "Father died, funeral July 25. Mom" 9:37 These are technical inspection cards 9:50 This is a receipt. The amount is 20 rubles (In the USSR there was a salary of 120 rubles) 10:22 This is a taxation measurement card exhaust gases 11:52 This is an instruction for a first -aid kit 12:05 Oh, yes) this is boric acid 12:42 it is written here "перманганат калия" 13:15 it is written here "нашатырный спирт" .... "ammonia"?

[@Zimpaz]

Hi gavin! Hope you are ok? Lots of people around the interwebs are worried about you…please let us know youre ok and if there is anything the car community can do for you xx

[@neutonrenda2303]

Love your fruity language lol, a few phrases I must try remember. I think that you are absolutely right in your assumption that you have every right to do as you please with your Lada, I just hope that you will be sharing the experience with those of us that are interested. Great video, I enjoyed every second except impact. 👍

[@Хлебун]

25:29 this car was built and meant to be a tool. you literally get things done with it. "if it has a dent, get a hammer and just straighten it or leave it as it is". there's no point in keeping it in some kind of "from the factory" state. people literally rebuild them in their garages. really looking forward to its conversion to electricity

[@Miniorpernik]

I was gonna say that even it is still produced the car is much changed from the original...loved that u pulled it off.

[@mareo73]

Эта машина до сих пор выпускается с минимальными изменениями. Машина кстати реально крутая, очень дешёвый крутой внедорожник, проедет реально везде, с ним по конкуренции будет разве что УАЗ

[@tomschwrs]

I started watching the Video and thought "How cool would it be to make it electric". I was so happy at the end of the video, you earned a follow!

[@loughkb]

I thought I'd heard most Kiwi slang, but "Dick Blossom"? That's a new one. I'd love to see the reactions if you do take it to a car meet. I love unique and simple cars. They're like deluxe gocarts. Of all my past vehicles, my favorite was a 69 super beetle that had been partially converted to a baha. Big knobby tires on the back and stock front end. It also had the semi-automatic transmission. You still had to shift but there was no clutch peddle. When you put your hand on the shifter, it activated an engine vacuum operated clutch and it had a torque converter. So much fun to drive.

[@Leskov.Evgeniy]

Converting this car to electric is the best thing you can do for this car! Well done man. I live in Russia and it is unusual to watch such a video. Good luck with this project!

[@mylonov]

The plates are... interesting

[@sterlixster3093]

_nice video !!!_ Now I live in Belarus and i bought a lada niva legend 4x4 2022 ... it's very reliable and fun ... _My best regards ..._

[@goridnidch6067]

10:00 - its a telegram, and it says "Father has died, the burrial at 25 july. Mom" I am not joking)

[@ursa_margo]

That body shop has done some stellar job there! I think they realized how rare that car was and really went out of their way to fix it.

[@robertdizon2801]

"Dickblossoms!" Hahahahaaa, right on, well said, have fun with YOUR car, it's your call and I certainly enjoy your sharing these videos of your ongoing adventures with the Lada. All the best and carry on!

[@huiodravhuiov192]

My dear Kiwi friend, this is an amazing project you've started and its got me hooked so I have been following you as best as I can! I got to let you know that this is not just "any" Niva - this is an early example and all the gauges and parts are from the "old" early stuff! Oil, water, fuel written in words, not signs! Dashboard, the steering wheel - all the good stuff! The Malaise era started in Russia 1980 with the slight change in the carburetor, it was all downhill from there on as everything got plastic, cheap, unified and...trash like. I am 32 and never needed to have a car...so Ive had 4 ladas as hobby and I can say best Lada years are up to 1980, for the Niva maybe it is 1982-3 :) Havent had one! :) . I am not one of the guys to say "Oh, man, that is such a precious car why are you cutting it!?!?!?" but I am one of those to tell you - please be eclectic in your electric drive and keep the vision of it! I have been looking around for a Lada Niva for quite some time now and here in Eastern Europe there are NONE from those early years! It is truly rare! They were driven and used hard, all of those early ones perished. I am looking forward to the conversion, good luck!

[@georgeunknown2833]

Выглядит топорно и до невозможного просто). Но что-то такое в Ниве есть, что привлекает меня с детства). До сих пор мечтаю о ней)), хотя мне уже за 30.

[@Alex_Gryzunov]

Оценил его номера?)))

[@mg42mg42]

Hello. I installed such cars last year, here in Hungary. Robust, strong drive chain. The engine is weak for the weight. It may have already been written to you, but maintenance is important. 10,000 km: Oil change in the engine. 15000 km: valve adjustment. You also need to pay attention to the timing chain. A colleague of mine has a 2107 Lada. The engine now has 430,000 km and is original. If you follow the oil change period, it goes out of the world. It is also worth changing the oil in the gearbox and differential. The video is very good, it looks like you love this car..

[@MrKlandistino]

Номер просто огонь! 🔥👌

[@Alex_Gryzunov]

Сразу понимаешь, что продавали наши))