Austin Allegro EV conversion: installing the electric motor

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  • Опубліковано 2 лют 2025

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  • @TronJockey
    @TronJockey Місяць тому +2

    (8:05) Loved the shot from the rear of the Allegra showing the fumes. The perfect imagery for this.

  • @stevenharpervw
    @stevenharpervw Рік тому +59

    Nothing to do with the video but I just want to tell you. Thank you, in a previous video you said you left your ex ex wives and feel much better and you started a new life. I was fairly bumbed out at the same time because my gf left me. But your video/ comments helped me, made me more positive and felt better . I’ve since met a really lovely girl . So thank you

    • @KiwiEVadventures
      @KiwiEVadventures  Рік тому +20

      That's really good to hear. Time heals all wounds, but some wounds take more time than others. I'm really glad you're improving.

    • @memorialgardens1664
      @memorialgardens1664 Рік тому +2

      @@KiwiEVadventures so true 🧠💪🤝

    • @jaja0374
      @jaja0374 Рік тому +1

      amazing work

    • @evjpgarage4976
      @evjpgarage4976 11 місяців тому +2

      This guy GAV is an inspiration

    • @stevenharpervw
      @stevenharpervw 11 місяців тому +2

      Btw I’m from Ireland, so on the other side of the world your helping people too

  • @KanedaBomber
    @KanedaBomber Рік тому +6

    Your welder friend with the workshop is so charismatic

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 3 місяці тому +1

    Bob did an amazing job with the front motor mounts and strengthening.👍

  • @craigknight2764
    @craigknight2764 Рік тому +15

    As others have said, your perseverance and positivity are infectious! Loving seeing this project coming together. One day, i may get to do the same 🤞

  • @danburt1979
    @danburt1979 Рік тому +14

    It's coming along so nicely, and seeing the motor, subframe, and mounts fit in perfectly was so satisfying to watch!

  • @lancpudn
    @lancpudn Рік тому +11

    So happy to see this latest Allegro electric build project video. Bob is certainly a talented chap & hats off to him for that awesome subframe, fabrication & welding job.
    Great work from both of you.

  • @evjpgarage4976
    @evjpgarage4976 Рік тому +8

    Gav, brother.... you are such of an inspiration... Since your very first video... Your positivity.... is amazing!!!! Well done again !!! I really can't wait to the next video! I wish you all the very best ! Thank you for the video ! Thank you for the piece of happiness watching you... surviving 2 electric cars... 2 wives... and now... on the 3rd electric car.... probably soon 3rd wife !!! I can't wait to the next video !!!

    • @KiwiEVadventures
      @KiwiEVadventures  Рік тому +4

      You just put a big smile on my face. Thanks mate. You're a good human.

  • @barryvica
    @barryvica Рік тому +7

    Fantastic job!
    I’ve been looking forward to this video for so long.
    I’m really thankful that you didn’t give in to the algorithm and release a series of 20 videos that that only show tiny bits of progress like most content generators.
    Clearly a lot of effort went in to this build and to making the video. It’s much appreciated!
    I can’t wait to see the next one

    • @KiwiEVadventures
      @KiwiEVadventures  Рік тому +4

      Thanks mate. These videos aren't monetised and I made no profit at all from them. They're created purely to entertain people and share my joy. I don't think anyone does that anymore.

    • @hakansjorling1340
      @hakansjorling1340 Рік тому +1

      @@KiwiEVadventures But why not monetising these videos?? You seem to need more funding, and the project is fantastic _and_ entertaining. How can we support you? 🥰

  • @headwerkn
    @headwerkn Рік тому +9

    Great to finally see the project coming along! That new subframe was some very tidy engineering work - and yeah, probably stronger than the rest of the car 😂

  • @B49337
    @B49337 Рік тому +1

    Seriously awesome videos. Started watching the first one and just watched the entire set for the Allegro so far.

  • @JoMangee
    @JoMangee Рік тому +9

    So great to see the journey!

  • @paultodd9301
    @paultodd9301 Рік тому +1

    Love the use of CAD (Cardboard Aided Design). Good Luck for the rest of this project.

  • @lyledal
    @lyledal Рік тому +6

    Been eagerly awaiting this next installment! Fantastic! Also, Bob is awesome!

  • @markboden2749
    @markboden2749 11 місяців тому

    Hi Gavin. At last, the wait for the electrolysed Allegro is over. Have been watching for progress on this project since you bought the car from that showroom. The Austin Allegro holds a very dear place in my heart as I worked in the Longbridge , Birmingham factory on the Allegro, the Mini and they’d just started running a new vehicle, The Austin Metro. In fact I as working there in 1977 aged 19. I more than likely even worked on this very same car. When in the video you removed that black plastic strip that held the carpets down onto the cill, I used to affix that strip. We were supplied with Stanley “Yankee” pump screwdrivers and one day we were given cordless electric drills made by a Makita. Brand new technology. It was quite a step up, I tell you. We used to do two weeks of days and two weeks of nights. I remember after working the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night I was so tired, I couldn’t keep my eyes open after the “dinner” break at 2 a.m. so somebody came up with an idea. “ I know, we’ll have a talent contest in the dinner hour. “ well it was a great way to invigorate everybody until home time. There were comedians, impressionists and when somebody did a skit as a ball-room dancer complete with scarlet silk sash, everybody pissed themselves laughing. It was brilliant. Happy days. And that was 40 years ago. The Austin car factory. It was a great place.

  • @SirHackaL0t.
    @SirHackaL0t. Рік тому +3

    Good to see CAD being used.
    Cardboard Aided Design.

  • @Ruudi05
    @Ruudi05 Рік тому +4

    You found an amazing helper or was it other way around. I really like that you keep the Nissan drivetrain with it's original reduction gear that way it's the most efficient drive.

    • @bobjetson
      @bobjetson Рік тому +1

      We went to grab the same potato, and it took off from there

  • @kafkaian
    @kafkaian Рік тому +2

    Fantastic progress Gavin. You have some great friends. I particularly like the work you did with Bob to fabricate those engine mounts and brackets.
    Of course I have a special affinity with this model because (a) they were built a few miles down the road from me in Longbridge, (b) my mate had one in the 80's which we used to bomb around in and (c) my father would have repped from his job as an engineering troubleshooter for electrical parts (like light clusters) made by his firm Lucas's
    Awesome
    Ian, Birmingham, UK

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 Рік тому +2

    A work of industrial art! I'll bet that drivetrain installation is better-engineered than factory. Very much looking forward to the next installment. Kia ora! (Or..."Aloha!" as we say out my way!)

    • @KiwiEVadventures
      @KiwiEVadventures  Рік тому +3

      I'm seriously in awe of Bob's welding & fabricating abilities. I can barely make a cup of tea without setting things on fire.

    • @jimcabezola3051
      @jimcabezola3051 Рік тому

      @@KiwiEVadventures 😆🤣! Bob's certainly the one to have around when there're things to be welded! If he's not careful...he'll be inundated with MORE work like this. Like you, he'll be improving the world...one car at a time!

  • @Bennyboy-dog
    @Bennyboy-dog Рік тому

    Wow! You Gavin, have some very capable friends. The Nissan Allegro is born!

  • @alan2804
    @alan2804 Рік тому +2

    I laughed out loud at the public oil spill apology! Excellent and so bloody typical the world over.

  • @bobjetson
    @bobjetson Рік тому +2

    I have enjoyed this project sooo much!
    Bring on the next step!
    Edit: Thanks for all the awesome comments!

  • @peterburt2905
    @peterburt2905 10 місяців тому +1

    0:26 that socket set...man, that's a beauty ;-)

  • @SirHackaL0t.
    @SirHackaL0t. Рік тому

    Everyone needs a Bob in their life.

  • @wojciechhaase
    @wojciechhaase Рік тому +1

    Well done! Been following you for years. Can't wait to see more

  • @markwessels4069
    @markwessels4069 Рік тому +2

    So glad you are finally making progress. Great work

  • @_autoverse
    @_autoverse Рік тому

    This popped up in my recommended feed alongside another Allegro that’s had a drivetrain swap, your vid intrigued me more. You couldn’t have picked a more perfectly sized motor, Bob’s done well on the subframe too.
    +1 Subscriber

  • @KamleshMallick
    @KamleshMallick Рік тому +2

    Kiwi EV is the real Electric Vehicle Community Legend!

  • @Whereswally606
    @Whereswally606 Рік тому +2

    I was sceptical you would have space but i see Bob is a man who can steer large boats into small habours. You've done excellent work both of you. Whats cool is youre using the aze0 stack so full v2g could be possible with this unlike the ze0 drivetrain. Eager to see more progress and i hope Bob gets some more interesting projects out of this. Excellent custom cardboard aided design there.

    • @bobjetson
      @bobjetson Рік тому +1

      Definitely more interesting things to come!

  • @aatheus
    @aatheus Рік тому

    Man that motor looks perfect in there. Well done to you and Bob

  • @potter2702
    @potter2702 Рік тому

    Awesome work by Bob & Adam, really does look good, can't wait for your next video.

  • @symondo74
    @symondo74 Рік тому +4

    This is awesome. Its like the Mitsubishi tredia days all over but in HD. I hope you guys made a jig for that sub frame because once this goes viral the demand for allegro to leaf conversions will sky rocket.... oh wait.... no two allegros are the same. Scratch that. 😂 but in all honesty, great to see you back on the conversion project. Thought you might have been too owned by ecotricity. 😊 i think this also calls for an ecotricity plug with signup commission for allegro project for the win.👍

    • @johncorlett3699
      @johncorlett3699 Рік тому

      allegroes, ahhhh, you could hear them rust in the showroom, austin 1100' s though, brilliant

  • @EVCADDY
    @EVCADDY Рік тому +2

    Good progress lads, looks right at home in the engine bay, nice fab work 👍

  • @rosshunter9053
    @rosshunter9053 Рік тому

    What awesome progress.
    Hanging out for the next episode. Cheers

  • @techstack1on1
    @techstack1on1 Рік тому

    Amazing Gav, the hard part is done, awesome nice work there with the motor, what an amazing conversion! Keep it up.

  • @youxkio
    @youxkio Рік тому +1

    I just can't wait to see the installation of the inverter and batteries.

    • @bobjetson
      @bobjetson Рік тому +3

      Inverter is in the motor stack as well as the charger.

    • @youxkio
      @youxkio Рік тому

      Good strategy to save room.@@bobjetson

  • @peterparsons7141
    @peterparsons7141 10 місяців тому

    You mechanic Bob is very skilled !

  • @Superspaz1993
    @Superspaz1993 Рік тому

    man im happy to see it finally coming together! been following you for years now man, glad things are going well!

  • @NewZeroland
    @NewZeroland Рік тому +2

    What tools do you need to do this? 1. Grinder 2. Plasma Cutter. Wow man.. what an amazing build. Bob's subframe is truly a masterpiece. Great job editing and narrating the video, too! I'm so excited to see what's next.

    • @bobjetson
      @bobjetson Рік тому

      I'll help you if you have anything that can be done remotely.

  • @ChromeFlakes
    @ChromeFlakes Рік тому

    Love this! So good to see that nasty fossil burner motor removed and this mega satisfying clean install. Total joyous viewing. I so want to do this myself. Cannot wait to see the battery install. Keep up the good work. Subscribed. 👍🏼

  • @lipsee100
    @lipsee100 Рік тому

    Just something regarding that Allegro fuel tank,,,, Back in the middle 70s I was courting my former wife and my future father in law lent me his Allegro 1300 (only 3yrs old) to go for a day out to Bridlington. So I check the car over ,and looked under the backend (as you do!) I just lightly touched the fuel tank with my finger and the bottom fell out...Cost me 86 quid for a new one from the dealer,because said Angry future father needed it fixed to go to work the following monday.... That mech has done a really good belt and braces job with those mounts....

  • @joshfancher3244
    @joshfancher3244 Рік тому

    Man this is really awesome I love this video reminds me of the ole electric car you built years ago I have never heard of that car and couldn’t care less about evs at the time but I gotta say I was very interested in your videos and I really learned a lot from that built in pretty excited…to be honest I am very interested in evs as a diesel shop owner and it’s because of you man keep up the videos brother glad to see u again

  • @baitboy3191
    @baitboy3191 Рік тому

    Made my day, seeing this video. Love seeing the progress

  • @johntolmie1725
    @johntolmie1725 Рік тому

    This is smart. When you are done you will have a "how to" on repurposing a Leaf unit. That should be of interest to quite a few people. I see a few early Leaf's coming up at the auctions with tired batteries. So, at some point there will be a lot of Leaf units looking for a new home. There is a guy on youtube who put a leaf motor in a Honda CRX for drag racing. He built his own inverter, blew up a lot of expensive stuff getting that right. I think he was building an AWD version with two Leaf units. Leaf units are capable of a lot more power but are limited to preserve the battery I think. A quick search found a couple of options for getting the Nissan unit to run. Thunderstruck motors VCU and Resolve-EV's controller. I'm interested in what you plan to do here. Getting the Leaf charger/DCDC to work could be another challenge. Someone on youtube got the DC to DC to power up and charge the 12V by just applying the correct power to the correct pins on the car connection. Hacking the charger might be a bit more involved. Leaf motor and inverter are liquid cooled, Its a pity your wreck didn't come with those parts. Maybe Pick-a-part bits could fill in the blanks. Mangere yard has a Leaf, but its been there since June and is an earlier model. There is an electrically actuated parking pawl in the trans, apparently just needs 12v to disengage. Good luck and congrats on home ownership.
    PS., There is also ZombieVerter an open source VCU that will run a Leaf. Looking at the shop manuals for my Leaf it looks like the parking pawl is driven by a 3 phase star wound motor controlled directly by the VCU. Brakes, there are a couple of ways to go there, vacuum pump, or electrically assisted brakes. I believe some of the newer Honda's (2018 or newer) have electrically boosted brakes using the same Bosch booster as Tesla model 3. See ua-cam.com/video/SRZ8XDNz2vU/v-deo.html. I'm sure there are a lot of other cars that use electrically boosted brakes. Anything electric or partially electric such as a hybrid and then anything else with autonomous emergency braking.
    I was converting a Hyundai Accent when you were converting the Tredia. I still have a few bits, possibly the vacuum pump somewhere.

  • @brettbarnes7370
    @brettbarnes7370 Рік тому

    Great video, I really enjoyed your effort with the conversion, looking forward to the next installment with the Allegro. I also liked your BYD Atto3 review and bought one myself. Fantastic little car. I am doing a $100 AUS challenge to see if I can make 5000 kms. So far half way there. I am using my solar house power, free shopping centre power and some holiday accomadation that will provide free power.

    • @KiwiEVadventures
      @KiwiEVadventures  Рік тому +1

      That sounds really cool. Are you making a video or anything of your progress? Could be a fun watch!
      And congrats on the Atto 3. I see almost nothing but praise for them by their owners.

    • @brettbarnes7370
      @brettbarnes7370 Рік тому

      Hi Gavan, i did make a short video recently after watching your videos but mine is not as good as your USA video and others. This is the link to my Atto3 holiday. ua-cam.com/video/IoNuKmhQ4OM/v-deo.html. Cheers Brett

  • @KCTalksEV
    @KCTalksEV Рік тому

    You'll be surprised how often the Jeremy Clarkson approach works and for what applications, Great Video!

  • @MalcolmFaed
    @MalcolmFaed Рік тому

    Brilliant Gav. Work of art. Top work Bob!

  • @MikesTropicalTech
    @MikesTropicalTech Рік тому

    Fantastic progress! I'm doing my 914 battery upgrade in parallel with you.

  • @MrKroolboy
    @MrKroolboy Рік тому

    Amazing project and wish you all the best 👌

  • @B49337
    @B49337 10 місяців тому

    Great videos. Just can't wait for the next one!

  • @Mandylove999
    @Mandylove999 Рік тому

    I was wondering if you were going to update your project and here you are 😎, it’s a type of job I’ve been considering myself

  • @joeboonen7421
    @joeboonen7421 Рік тому

    Hope you lined up the drive shafts! Cool video.

  • @Superspaz1993
    @Superspaz1993 Рік тому

    just finished it. thats awesome man! fits like a glove!

  • @corevamorebolmara1143
    @corevamorebolmara1143 Рік тому

    Great to see you back Gav :)

  • @tonyzart6569
    @tonyzart6569 Рік тому

    Need to see it on the road as an EV: good stuff mate...

  • @nathanielgritzman6961
    @nathanielgritzman6961 Рік тому

    looking fantastic.
    loving the updates.

  • @chargeheadsuk
    @chargeheadsuk Рік тому

    Those Model s wheels are like mine on the model 3 💪. Good work by the way! 👍

  • @johnhornblow4347
    @johnhornblow4347 Рік тому

    Top class engineering, bob makes it look so easy, but its not. Brilliant

  • @nicholashills6972
    @nicholashills6972 Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant. My dad used to have one of these, I called it the tortoise, be interesting to see it run.

  • @youxkio
    @youxkio Рік тому

    Bob is a bespoke man doing bespoke things for a bespoke guy who wants a bespoke electric car.

  • @mr2981
    @mr2981 Рік тому

    Bob is a godsend, well done!

  • @Zarphag
    @Zarphag Рік тому +1

    Man that's looking good.. As good as an allegro can anyhow! 😅

  • @jjsantala
    @jjsantala Рік тому

    Nice, been waiting for this video!

  • @ClintonEtheridgea
    @ClintonEtheridgea Рік тому

    Congratulations mate, great work

  • @Jpochin
    @Jpochin Рік тому

    Nicely done - great to watch.

  • @bibliotek42
    @bibliotek42 Рік тому

    I am not given to young people's language, but this work is awesome, as in awe inspiring!

  • @mopedbanzi3275
    @mopedbanzi3275 Рік тому

    subbed, i get the lack of money vibe but you have a positive outlook and i think you'll smash it

  • @MrQwebsoftware
    @MrQwebsoftware Рік тому

    Love the series … keep going

  • @manierlinge7392
    @manierlinge7392 Рік тому

    Looks amazing looking forward to the next update.

  • @wired_alex
    @wired_alex Рік тому

    How much of a legend is Bob!

    • @bobjetson
      @bobjetson Рік тому

      How much of a legend are you!

  • @bernardcharlesworth9860
    @bernardcharlesworth9860 Рік тому

    Good choice of car as hydroelastic can be adjusted

  • @jp2en
    @jp2en Рік тому

    Bob is an awesome, very clever guy!

  • @StanleyKubick1
    @StanleyKubick1 10 місяців тому

    what a cool project. I'll sub for this. please add more content soon. cheers from Iceland

    • @KiwiEVadventures
      @KiwiEVadventures  10 місяців тому

      Thanks mate. I'm getting close to finishing the next video!

  • @miniguy1267
    @miniguy1267 Рік тому

    I have been following your journey on LinkedIn and finally watched both videos. Potato 🥔
    I like the subframe your mate made, neat, Potato 🥔 👌
    Then I was so excited to see you finish the project in a supervideo, but alas, Potato 🥔 😢
    I'm looking forward to the next Potato 🥔 😂
    It Waa great to see the Leaf motor/reduction feature, controller/inverter and charger tower is about the same size as the A series motor/box.
    Potato 🥔 😅

  • @scottwilliamson8322
    @scottwilliamson8322 Рік тому

    Enjoying your videos and like this build, just a note on the speedo, you can't get certified with a GPS speedo, they don't work in tunnels is the main reason I believe.

  • @gregfrance1548
    @gregfrance1548 Рік тому

    Big milestone! Well, done

  • @sergiosilva4016
    @sergiosilva4016 Рік тому

    Very good my friend, amaizing 😊😊

  • @macjim
    @macjim Рік тому

    I was waiting to see an electrical arc as the overhead power lines shorted through the Leaf and truck 🥸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @wilverine9086
    @wilverine9086 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic work, nice in-depth presentation of some proper engineering or "backstreet mechanicking" as the late great Fred Dibnah would say. The pessimist in me is asking "Why didn't you make sure the motor runs before making the mounts?" though.

  • @grant3226
    @grant3226 Рік тому

    Glad be along for the journey again. Will we get a kiwi ev 2 dvd?😉

  • @hopeyoustumbleuponthis.8627

    Super to see it coming along. 😀

  • @nizamaris7896
    @nizamaris7896 7 місяців тому

    I love this project 😍

  • @df7816
    @df7816 Рік тому

    you guys are awesome dudes.

  • @sveip
    @sveip 11 місяців тому

    I'm eagerly waiting for the next update 🙂

    • @KiwiEVadventures
      @KiwiEVadventures  11 місяців тому +2

      Me too! It should be before the end of March if the planets align.

    • @sveip
      @sveip 11 місяців тому

      @@KiwiEVadventures great news! I'm grateful for whatever I get :-) Keep up the good work!

  • @rocketsciencedesign
    @rocketsciencedesign Рік тому +1

    you should do a crowdfunding thing to help pay for this!

  • @millsyinnz
    @millsyinnz 5 місяців тому

    Nice work. Kiwi Ingenutiy in action.

  • @Yorgos56
    @Yorgos56 Рік тому

    Hell yeah, been waiting for this 👍👍

    • @Yorgos56
      @Yorgos56 Рік тому

      brilliant, can’t wait to see what comes next

  • @patrickh7368
    @patrickh7368 Рік тому

    EV unit fits in well… lot of hard work getting to that stage…
    Hope you don’t mind me mentioning, the rear mounts of the hand built subframe and it’s reinforcing etc, looks to be in the hole for the drive shafts, on camera anyway…? 🤞

  • @toyotaprius79
    @toyotaprius79 Рік тому

    Lumping a couple of Leaf cells in that drafty engine bay will do wonders!

  • @GoneKayaking
    @GoneKayaking Рік тому

    Cool project.. well done

  • @4wheelsgood
    @4wheelsgood Рік тому +2

    Amazing progress. I'm sure you've seen @thelatebrakeshow and Johnny Smiths Aggro project. Both good, but would prefer the Leaf powered one!

    • @MrAnwarsmith
      @MrAnwarsmith Рік тому

      Gav's E-leggro is way cooler than Jonny's Allegro conversion, and guild free! Recycling two cars into one emission-free beauty.

  • @mmmhhh.
    @mmmhhh. 10 місяців тому

    I watched your ev diesel heater videos back in day, was watching saved videos and came across that diesel heater video again.
    How have you been doing. Hope all is good. Stay blessed man.

  • @jaja0374
    @jaja0374 Рік тому

    Great pls keep sharing!

  • @localreviewking134
    @localreviewking134 11 місяців тому

    in the UK the All Aggro, er Austin Allegro was a loved and loathed family motor.
    I knew someone who had a Vanden Plas, he loved it.
    The Vanden Plas Austin Allegro was a more luxurious version of the standard Austin Allegro, produced by British Motor Corporation (BMC) from 1973 to 1976. It was not badged as an Allegro and was instead simply called the Austin Vanden Plas 1500.
    Did that model ever make it downunder? Great vid though, and not too must rust on this Austin!!

  • @continental_drift
    @continental_drift Рік тому

    Magic Bob!

  • @troyboy4345
    @troyboy4345 Рік тому

    Great video, i am interested in how you will be integrating assistance for the brakes ? ... looking forward to the next video matey !

  • @markgraham190665
    @markgraham190665 Рік тому

    Liking the Smiths/Morrisey background music

  • @randomjasmicisrandom
    @randomjasmicisrandom Рік тому +1

    How can anyone watch what happens at 08:05 and think, yeah, this is OK, this is the way we want to move ourselves around. The kids will be fine, they get oxygen most of the time!

    • @randomjasmicisrandom
      @randomjasmicisrandom Рік тому

      Just finished watching, and that is absolutely brilliant. It has helped me understand why ICE to EV conversions are not straightforward and cost so much. I really wish I could drive my nasty diesel Skoda into a garage one day and drive back out with a lovely Electric engine instead, but it just isn't practical.

  • @Sarge084
    @Sarge084 Рік тому

    Probably too late to help but i would have used rust converter on the rust before painting it.
    Rust converter chemically changes iron oxide into a protective coating.

  • @QALibrary
    @QALibrary Рік тому

    8:17 How many litres of engine oil do you get to the mile?