TESTING The EV RANGE In My ANTIQUE Geo Metro (And Fixing It)

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I bought a 1996 Solectria Force, an electric Geo Metro. There are maybe a handful of Force's left in the world and this one is in pretty good condition... but there are no manuals for a car they only built 400 of. Today we're rescuing the air conditioning by rebuilding the DC motor that runs it.
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@jimmyjimjims7483 Жыл бұрын

Just a tip, after owning probably a dozen of these over the last 15 years I found out that 98-01 Chevy Metros have the exact same dash as the 95-97 but they don't turn to dust like the 95-97 dash. They are chemically different in composition and not crazy difficult to swap so if you find a dash from a later Chevy version it will fix that issue. Or get a dash mat lol

@alexsanchez8406 Жыл бұрын

Here to say this

@franciscolopez4697 Жыл бұрын

Jimmy, hope your doing well. Looking forward to your next video to drop.

@dagabbagool2600 Жыл бұрын

I pulled the dash on my 96 and painted it, has held up great for 10 years now. Also found that all the foam sealing the hvac ducts was completely rotted away. Fixing that doubled the air coming out the vents

@jimcabezola3051 Жыл бұрын

If nothing else, I would hope you’d do an operational demonstration of your Microsoft CE head unit for your “Tech Throwback” channel. I don’t think this Solectria merits your head unit, though. Just a cheap Bluetooth head unit from Walmart seems more appropriate. BTW…I wonder if people throw old Nissan Leaf or Mitsubishi I-MiEV or no-name Li-On batteries in these Solectria cars to lighten them and give them more range. Would that be a good future subject for your channel? I don’t know…you be the judge! I really enjoy your channel.

@jimmyjimjims7483 Жыл бұрын

@@franciscolopez4697 Thank you! I'm working on 2 at the moment but they're both being held up by the bodyshop I hired to repaint the cars

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@edukg5668 Жыл бұрын

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@ClaytonGambrel Жыл бұрын

It's all good I would still watch it in 320x240 gotta see the geo done

@KeithJenkinsvideos Жыл бұрын

Battery cycles help, fast charge means fast discharge

@SpaceTech54 Жыл бұрын

Your 'range' test is temperature dependent - this should be part of your index.

@geezavictoria7089 Жыл бұрын

Keep the JVC unit in the car , make it work the best it can , maybe renew the speakers so it stays original

@russellhltn1396 Жыл бұрын

It's a Geo. I don't see it getting a fancy stereo.

@scottphillips471 Жыл бұрын

The JVC was not a factory install, that was an aftermarket choice.?

@nick_nt7574 Жыл бұрын

@@scottphillips471 The vehicle might have been optioned to have a radio delete from the start, which in theory, someone installed an aftermarket radio later on.

@scoschegn Жыл бұрын

@@nick_nt7574 Back in the ‘90s to early’00s I was a GM for a pizza chain that used Metros as delivery cars. They all were ordered brand new radio delete. I did learn that these Metros can take a lot of abuse, however the sheet metal is very thin.

@JBBBBBBBB250 Жыл бұрын

@@nick_nt7574 I was installing car stereo in this era. I was young and inexperienced at doing custom or harder jobs. So, I got all the dealership work, many import cars came without a radio and they'd send them off to me to throw in a radio. It was good easy money. Crimp on the wiring harness connectors, throw the radio in an adapter and bolt it in the car. Usually had to install some speakers too, and usually an antenna.

@Mr_Texas19 Жыл бұрын

If you install a new radio, I would install one that is more efficient and draws less power than the current one. If you can't find one that's more efficient then just keep what's in it now. Also just an idea, what if you install cheap solar panels from china or amazon on the roof to charge it while driving or parked.

@kruleworld Жыл бұрын

I'd say, if you're keeping it, replace the radio, if you're selling it, leave it for the next owner.

@kraignadjkovic5494 Жыл бұрын

If that’s the original radio in it, leave it.

@geraldbennett7035 Жыл бұрын

watts are watts.

@vegasr8iders43 Жыл бұрын

@@geraldbennett7035 Watts up Doc?

@Kitfox942 Жыл бұрын

Definitely put in LED interior and exterior bulbs because they use a lot less energy!

@biltzvids1466 Жыл бұрын

Came to say the exact thing. But I also assume he wants it as original and period correct as possible.

@michaelings8429 Жыл бұрын

@@biltzvids1466 I like the look of original bulbs, so I personally put warm white LEDs in a few of my cars. Not as bright as the "xenon white" marketing term, but brighter and ultimately LED so it's brighter and doesn't draw much power.

@mjc8248 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. If all the lighting was changed to led that would probably make a decent change in range. Even if it's only a few miles, it's a few you didn't have before.

@JunkWrencher Жыл бұрын

The winders have a lock ring that you have to remove before you pull the window winder off that's what the recess is for.

@davidcohen4237 Жыл бұрын

Love Jr's videos, was suprised he didn't remove the clip lol

@BenLiftsStuff Жыл бұрын

Came here to say just this. You're supposed to use the rag and pull it side to side so it catches the end of the clip and you can pop it out. I know handles might only be 5 bucks but that handle would've come off in one piece :)

@meloccom Жыл бұрын

I used to steal my mothers crochet needle to remove the lock ring on window winders until she got sick of me doing it and bought me one for Xmas. It has a small hook indentation on the end of the needle that is perfect for the job of removing the retaining clip. She finally got sick of me stealing hers so she gave me one for Xmas. Still in the bottom of my toolbox.

@NackDSP Жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger EV with dead acid batteries in my garage. It only had 25 miles of range when I bought it, so watching this brought back great memories of driving my truck back in 2007 the last time it was running. Draining those lead acid batteries below 50% charge does permanent damage, so you are reducing the range each time you do that. Love seeing some old lead out on the road.

@samiamm5764 Жыл бұрын

Have u considered a Li-ion battery swap?

@ryanm4319 Жыл бұрын

Yeah man would love to see an update on that one sounds pretty cool

@scottcol23 Жыл бұрын

I love the little Electric metro. Whats crazy is that someone actually put 47k miles on the thing 30 miles at a time. I be the owner of these invented the term "Range Anxiety"

@1mlb704 Жыл бұрын

Just having to take stuff apart and lube it to get it working as well as it did new is so nice. No overcomplicated electronic stuff, no need to buy all new parts. Too bad they don't make stuff like this simple and repairable anymore

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

Just go grab a factory stereo from pull-a-part. The factory units sound pretty good. I know because I drove a 97 Geo Prizm for a couple of years.

@techdaddykb Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a LiFePO4 battery swap in this. If you brought it to the same capacity the footprint of the batteries would likely get smaller.

@tony_25or6to4 Жыл бұрын

Can't just swap the batteries. JR will have to change the charger.

@nicholasvinen Жыл бұрын

Yes, LiFePO4 seems like the best choice for safety and longevity. I would be scared that a DIY li-ion powered car might burst into flames.

@Ohem1 Жыл бұрын

There ought to be some different charging voltage, maybe different a more tolerant BMS and charger.

@nicholasvinen Жыл бұрын

@@Ohem1 LiFePO4 batteries can be direct replacements for lead-acid if the right types are used.

@tony_25or6to4 Жыл бұрын

@@nicholasvinen if RichRebuilds can do it, so can JR.

@born_again_torinos Жыл бұрын

What might be fun is to buy another 96 Geo Metro, same model but with the original gas engine. Then make a modern EV out of it and do some fun comparisons. I'd love to see that.

@bryangilmer671 Жыл бұрын

Ooh. This.

@carholic-sz3qv Жыл бұрын

Yeah with à even smaller much modern and efficient electric motor with lifepo4 batteries 😅😅😅

@mr.techie8565 Жыл бұрын

BenjaminNelson converted a Geo Metro

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine the acceleration the lightweight Geo Metro would have with just one Tesla motor?

@ericbeltrami2718 Жыл бұрын

Or... you could buy the Suzuki aerio 2.3 l four-cylinder dual overhead cam engine and use a stand-alone engine management system to run it. Same bolt pattern as the 3-cylinder 1.0 and 4 cylinder 1.3 found in the OEM Geo Metro. Something like 160 horsepower and 168 lb of torque in a car that weighs 1600 lb.

@jonathanrees3765 Жыл бұрын

Window winders are typically held on by a wire "c type" clip. This enables then to be just pushed on, but not so easy to remove once engaged. A hook made with something like a coat hanger can usually be used to hook onto it, and slide it out. Handle then comes off easily. Or you can push it out from the open "C" side, more difficult as you have to engage 2 sides of the "C" clip - and spacing also varies. Battery range may simply be an issue with battery type or quality, lots of variation between manufactures.

@TheDano1971 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a old tool that slides behind the crank and pushes the clip off the shaft

@BrendenPragasam Жыл бұрын

I would definitely go modern... That other head unit would fit well in a saturn or something so 90s it just fits the vibe

@carholic-sz3qv Жыл бұрын

Yeah just build a boombox with that old radio pc and use it at home or in the garage 😅

@actionj99 Жыл бұрын

Love the metro series. Go with the Atoto head unit all the way. New tech makes old cars feel new. A battery upgrade would make it truly useful.

@mathieupage2995 Жыл бұрын

Turn it into a hybrid with a Honda generator in the trunk. Would love to see it.

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@Gertbfrobe407 Жыл бұрын

I believe the window cranks have a retaining clip to remove before pulling off the hand crank. Also I would leave the radio stock, if you aren't upgrading the speakers as they won't handle the power from that head unit. I've always wanted a geo metro. Never knew they had an ev version 😳 Edit: those antennas 📡 will slide down into the a pillar, just a weird quirky feature.

@amadeo_serrano Жыл бұрын

For the head unit, based on the lack of range, it might be best to try to find a bone-stock AM/FM to keep the power consumption to a minimum. Anything more, like a CD or Tape deck, might prove to be a trip killer

@CarswithNash Жыл бұрын

Definitely stay old school with the head unit. They make a tool for removing the horseshoe clip on those window cranks, they are very easy to get off with the correct tool.

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

Nice job JR. Yup, patience, cleaning and relubing goes a long way with an old car! Regarding the head unit, if you must replace it, I'd go with one that ties in a display and backup camera. Convience features! Do they make newer tech (Li Ion) battery packs for the Metro?

@GrotrianSeiler Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad there was support for this project. It was pretty fun and pretty interesting to watch.

@walterhubicki5207 Жыл бұрын

Love Geo videos. I had a 94 e cylinder that I ran till 268,000 miles. Got rid of it as could not get ball joints that did not cost more than the car..... They just weren't supported anymore. White lithium not effected by water as much too. The rag to get the door crank off is to pull the clip out of the slot. You get it behind the crank and pull back and forth, sawing motion, till the rag snags on the clip and works out. Then pull the crank.

@hoodagooboy5981 Жыл бұрын

I've worked on electric fork lifts. Running batteries way down puts stress on the electric motors because as volts drop- amps rise creating heat in the motor windings. I saw a motor burn up just because they keep running the lift until the battery was dead.

@smooth6428 Жыл бұрын

Can you put those lightweight race batteries in this? If you can and could get your hands on some for a video would be sick to see how much different it drives lol loving the content on this thing!!!

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

You totally could but those things are PRICEY... apparently the move is just half of a Nissan Leaf pack 💯

@smooth6428 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo Yeah I knew the prices are crazy on those and wouldn't make sense for just that car lol only way I was thinking was if you had a couple friends with one or a couple that you could borrow. I didn't know about a leaf pack either going to have to look into that I've always been super intrigued on electric swaps/battery swaps

@Maxzillian Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo The crazy thing is the Wichita lkq had a Volt with the traction battery still in it. I kept debating how to drop the pack, but I wasn't convinced they would sell it. Sadly the car is gone now.

@scootersfrog Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo i bet you could get ANTIGRAVITY Batteries to sponsor a project

@allertschallenberg1857 Жыл бұрын

Loving the Geo video's! And now we know why the engine isn't spinning the front-wheels of the S-type 😉

@tomlewis3658 Жыл бұрын

This is a very interesting series about this early EV. My vote for the radio would be what is in it now, to minimize power consumption. Also, could you change all of the bulbs (especially headlamp bulbs) to LED, and see a gain in its range? And also, as a true amateur who has removed headliners and replaced the fabric on 3 cars in my life, I would like it if there is an episode of you removing the headliner board and replacing the drooping one in there now. Hint: 3M 38808 Headliner and Fabric Adhesive is really sticky stuff, but don't press the fabric on with your fingertips. I ended up with some small areas that will show that mistake forever..

@jordanmorgan-hughes6900 Жыл бұрын

This is funny because I feel this is the least interesting series I’ve watched since I subscribed to the channel. Cool tho. Everyone likes different things.

@jamesworden4129 Жыл бұрын

JRGo, Fun video and restoration work! Neat tricks and methods on so many things! The window cranks have a little snap-clip you can remove using a paint can opened slipped behind the handle just right, Its hard to do but I've taken most off without breaking. Your raneg and range per Ah seems low. Driving 30-40mph, I remember being able to get as good as 1Ah per mile at 50-80 degF and no heat or A/C on. The rather lamer "Normal" drive mode helps maximize the range by reducing full power to a paultry 20kW versus the 40kW available in "Power". Econ limits power to just 12.5kW. The car can do 45 miles on 45-50Ah new set of 13 of the OEM GelTech East Penn group 27 batteries. This is all these sealed lead batrteries could put out to get them to have a nice long and reliable life. Putting Lithium in along with a full BMS allows 100 miles or 200 miles with a tiny 350lb pack of LiFePO4 or LiNMC cells and also providing better acceleration, handling and load-carrying capacity. The packs are 450 lb less than the EOM 832lb lead lack. I've never managed to get the A/C going in my Forces but I also didn't really care so much as we have few hot days in the cold NorthEast, just use the heat alot. James

@arizonaoperator Жыл бұрын

Glad to see at least one Solectria Force on the road. Few months ago a buddy of mine tried to get me to buy one that his father has sitting in the garage. Car is exceptionally clean but sadly the lead acid batteries all need to be replaced. Doing the math it wasn't worth purchasing. Outside of the niche realm of collectors who find these vehicles cool the cost of batteries is probably why most of them have been junked. Doesn't make much sense when a cheap Nissan Leaf is exponentially more capable. As others pointed out swapping out the batteries for something with more energy density would be a great way to keep this thing alive.

@jochenstacker7448 Жыл бұрын

Window cranks usually have a retaining clip.

@douglasmayherjr.5733 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. Nice to see the little EV coming together. Looking forward to future videos with this car. Thanks for the Videos.

@ckm-mkc Жыл бұрын

My 2014 I3 gets about 65 miles of range, but it also has an onboard generator giving about 120 miles total. Not great, but fine in the city. Upside is it charges in 8 minutes on a DC fast charger, 4 hours at home. Never left me stranded, but it rarely goes more than about 20 miles from home. However, the battery warranty is for 10 years at 75% - last I checked is was at 76% in August.

@fireflyw4079 Жыл бұрын

I would put in the old head unit. I would also love to see a battery upgrade and give it a huge range increase.

@wallywest4274 Жыл бұрын

Jackery needs to sponsor an out of state round trip on their portable generators.

@urntwrthyZ Жыл бұрын

Even though the batteries are supposed to be "new," test each one separately, including a load test, to confirm their status. Also, get a smart charger with a repair/de-sulphate function and cycle each one individually to see if you get some more power out of them.

@69Dartman Жыл бұрын

Where you at now, going to be fun to see how well it does when it's done, still rooting for a lithium upgrade 😎

@jmaxim80 Жыл бұрын

Me tooooo!!

@bigRed90 Жыл бұрын

I say go with the less complicated more modern head unit. I love this lil project. Mom and I had a cherry red 91 geo metro hatchback. Amazing inexpensive little vehicle.

@PcItalian Жыл бұрын

There's an electric vehicle museum going up here in my small town, if you'd like to donate that car as a history exhibit I'm sure they'd take it

@JonBlondell Жыл бұрын

Those hub caps will be incredible! You're really doing this one up!

@danpaul4975 Жыл бұрын

6:29 the removal of that plastic mirror trim is EXACTLY why cheap cars are Fantastic!! A garage would have charged someone $140 to diagnose the required hand movement to knock it off!!!

@MrTimdtoolman1 Жыл бұрын

There is a tool to remove manual window cranks. As a retired bodyman I still have one in my tool box in the garage. Makes taking manuel handles a piece of cake with no damage.

@lirr408 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog. I love watching the progress on this car. Maybe a battery swap with 100 Percent Jake's extra battery unit.

@BensEcoAdvntr Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this series!

@randomcrap763 Жыл бұрын

WoW. I haven’t seen an autopc in years. I used to install those back in 2001-2002 :). But given it’s power consumption I would do the Atoto in thst car. The clarion would actually eat into range and charge etc.

@InspiredJJ Жыл бұрын

That’s a phrase? “A little bit of lube goes a long way” 🤔 I guess I need to add it to my lexicon 😂

@edpoints1127 Жыл бұрын

Leave the radio. Fix the headliner. It would be awesome to see how much range you can get by swapping some batteries/lithiums, without cutting up the car. (So it could easily be put back original). All the JR connections, some junkyard etc has to have a decent upgrade that will fit somehow.

@deniscraine616 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you engineer this car to be able to go further with better batteries. Also see if you could partner with Jackery and use it as your own portable recharge station. Great video. Always enjoy watching your content!

@dathius7 Жыл бұрын

If you like the head unit, you should definitely install it in something you plan on keeping for a long time. If the Solectria is gonna be sold at some point, put the head unit in another period correct build you plan on keeping for a while.

@mjc8248 Жыл бұрын

Nice clarion, I collect stereo setups because I'm stuck on period correct installs. I have a complete setup with cd changers that I've used in a couple mini trucks and one setup like yours without the changers. I prefer the clarion and alpine stuff but I have a pretty eclectic collection of car audio setups depending on what I drive. I'm one of those weirdos that'll buy a car just because I have the perfect audio setup for it. The clarion would be sweet in there but the power consumption would kill it pretty fast.

@DonVDBorgh Жыл бұрын

I consider leaving the head unit in it, but if swapping out, the one that yses the least power draw overall. Looking good! 👍👍

@mynameisnotbubby Жыл бұрын

John would love to see you swap out the batteries to lithium and do another range test. You can pass the cost on to the next buyer. Im sure they rather have lithium anyway. Great video as always!

@axelraver Жыл бұрын

Lolll the way you try to remove it... there is a retainer clip in the handle... 🤣🤣🤣

@taylorhappe4212 Жыл бұрын

Get headliner spray adhesive and fix headliner it's easy and dries fast are those corkboard tacks holding up the headliner?🙄 Keep up the good work I love the content

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

The headliner has to come out, get all new fabric and completely stripped and redone, it's the only way 🍻

@MarksKicksOnRoute66 Жыл бұрын

Mount an inverter generator in the trunk and charge on the go and power the radio-computer! Love this series JR.

@andrewthomason3857 Жыл бұрын

The most appropriate, period-correct head unit choice for this vehicle is: a gaping hole in the dash where the radio was, a few random dangling wires, and a small hand-lettered cardboard “NO RADIO” sign attached to one of the side windows with yellowing Scotch tape. Extra points awarded for glass fragments on the floorboards which continue to appear despite repeated vacuuming.

@TVsoup Жыл бұрын

Something is odd here. I owned this car a little over a year ago and I was able to reliably get 40 miles of range. Also the capacity of the batteries is 100ah, somethings not adding up here. I would check out the battery wiring, controller and mostly the BMS, 20 miles is way under what this car should realistically be getting. Also make sure the batteries aren't frozen! Frozen batteries can be dangerous and damaging to the car

@mspysu79 Жыл бұрын

For the radio, since it's a GM and had a double din, how about a nice CD Cassette combo radio from a Buick one that has a graphic EQ and does RDS. Also, replace the speakers with some nice efficient JBL or Kenwood speakers. Then you get something nice that does not draw a lot of power. I think you said that there was a Lithium battery option for the car originally, so you might be able to do a Lithium Iro Phospate battery sway by just reprogramming the original charger and controller. It would be interesting to see some of those serial lines hooked up and being monitored to see what they do, or even pulling the code from the EPROMS in the electronics.

@michaelcooper1325 Жыл бұрын

I'd keep your radio for like you said something that matters and go with the Toto, would also love to see what could be upgraded on the car like the battery and charging system. Also would be cool to see the radio on the tech channel on a bench setup going through the features.

@user-up7ep7ds5p Жыл бұрын

Throw the modern head unit, keep the windows unit for a better ride your gonna keep for a long time, good job with the Geo! Love your work John, god speed! ❤️

@dmann1209 Жыл бұрын

Too easy, install the Android Auto double din unit. Less power drain means more range for the vehicle batteries. Are lithium batteries an option? Great episode!

@simonwoodward438 Жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant time capsule piece of automotive history, the head unit upgrade would be interesting but keep it period correct.

@rickybobby7326 Жыл бұрын

Wow I actually had a friend that had a 96 prelude decked out with every upgrade possibleat the time.. he wanted me too try and install that clarion auto pc...yea ..im pretty good with electronics and car audio but I was scared too try lmao.. bro I have too see you install that!!. I lived in wv at the time he had too drive too Chicago too get it installed they charged him huge money!! It's honestly the coolest stereo system ever made!!

@NastyRC Жыл бұрын

I think it would be really awesome to do a budget friendly "update" to the Selectria where you bring in some modern features to make it "competitive" with modern electric cars. Great project, love seeing all the updates!

@stig120212 Жыл бұрын

kinda a cool fun little project!! stay keeping it unique!!

@DrRick-dq4bb Жыл бұрын

I applaud your optimism JR, but what a terrible EV with only a 20 mile range..similar to a golf cart. My RAV4 Prime which is a PHEV, even though it is rated at 42 miles EV range, routinely gives us near 50 miles of pure EV travel before switching over to a normal gasoline hybrid. We only travel about 50 miles daily, so going to a gas station is about a once a month activity. How is the EV range on your 2017 Gen 2 Chevy Volt? I sold my Gen 2 Volt which would give us up to 55 miles range in good weather. The Volt is a great vehicle, but was not good in the snow.

@n84434 Жыл бұрын

FYI.... There's a dowl pin that holds the window crank in place....👍

@BradColemanisHere Жыл бұрын

I love your excitement over this. Hey, if this is charging on 110, and it charges so quick, it'd probably be a good idea to keep an extension cord in the trunk. I'm certain anyone would let you plug into their house or business if you got low on juice away from home.

@jeremiahgaskins9127 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see all the electronic draw items replaced with modern items. LEDs replacing all the lights, HE headunit, etc. Maybe toss in some low rolling resistance tires. Be fun to see how much you can get from the old powertrain.

@anortiz94 Жыл бұрын

It would be really cool to see you swap in a modern battery. See how much performance and range you can add to it!

@mattwickert736 Жыл бұрын

As someone who owned the 2DR Hatch version of the Geo Metro, I am pretty sure it is impossible to accelerate slower than that little 3cyl Flintstone mobile did. Brought back some memories seeing the inside of that car and taking the door panels apart. At one time, I did radio swaps every year or so, and had it down to a 30 min swap.

@chrisosiecki8050 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. And,the automation you did w your Apple Watch really caught my eye too. How did u set that up. MyQ for opener? How did u link? Thanks in advance for sharing.

@suzuki230 Жыл бұрын

Such a good series, if you ever consider an EV upgrade maybe look into the first gen Chevy volt batteries. Huge upgrade and very versatile.

@RearEngineShop Жыл бұрын

You find some of the most unique cars to work on. I love it. I think you need to find something better to put that head unit in.

@brantleyhudson2892 Жыл бұрын

My vote would be for the modern head unit. Carplay for the win.

@ryanstevens6010 Жыл бұрын

Funny you should mention the head unit. I still have a NIB Blaupunkt Dallas SQM-88 stalk-mount AM/FM radio that I’ve owned for over twenty years. I’m waiting to build my perfect ‘80s German car, probably a Vanagon Westfalia or MB 560SEC.

@troyg3439 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see you update this car, I can imagine there would be some range improvements with more modern battery types and weight.

@TofuInc Жыл бұрын

It would be really neat to add a J1772 charge port. Standalone interfaces exist like the SimpCharge that handle everything and provide an AC power out for an onboard charger. I'd be curious if swapping the lead acid batteries to lithium would provide more power or if it's limited by the inverter.

@mikemfbellmann Жыл бұрын

Fyi there is a small metal clip between the window crank and the door panel that needs to be pushed off to remove the window crank correctly. They make a special tool to remove the clip but u can wedge something thin enough between there to pop the clip off. It's the same type of C retaining clip used elsewhere on the car.

@deney54 Жыл бұрын

J.R. If you want to get more mileage on the Geo, Put a big solar generator in the trunk ... 1000 watt or even a 2000 watt plugged in as you drive, like a Jackery or a Eco flow, should give you an extra 50 miles, then charge them both when your in the garage.

@Flies2FLL Жыл бұрын

On my first car, a '77 VW Rabbit, I painted the wheels black one day just to see how it looked. It looked kind of stupid....But then my friend told me to put some "beauty rings" or chrome rings that sit on the outside of the wheel. This turned out fantastic and only cost about $12.

@dougsoderberg Жыл бұрын

Keep it original! I’d take to Barret Jackson after you get it detailed. It’s so rare you have to keep stock.

@pk4459 Жыл бұрын

These Selectron videos are great and entertaining content! More like this! Battery upgrades coming up??

@fixbuildmod Жыл бұрын

22:12 are you intending to upgrade or replace the batteries? You should get 50% or lead acid rated capacity. You can also make sure the lead acid batteries are equalized to squeeze some added capacity, they could be out of balance

@JakeF20 Жыл бұрын

definitely think the screen would be the move for this thing. i’m loving this content.

@davidthompson1853 Жыл бұрын

With the radio I would u go o for something similar to what is already in it, keep the Clarion for something you really wanna keep

@niallrobertmoran Жыл бұрын

That clarion looks super cool! Surely the answer is that if you want to keep it, install it in the solectria and keep the car 😎

@martijnkosters9024 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to JR, I can imagine loads of KZfaqrs just trashing the Force for one video, laughing about it and then forgetting about it. Love the restoration.

@christopherpilkington8375 Жыл бұрын

Manual window crank handles are held in by a retainer clip. Push the trim ring towards the door card and you should be able to see the retainer clip behind the handle. Push that clip out and then the handle will easily slide off.

@michaelgilbert2357 Жыл бұрын

I really injoyed you video I want an vantage VW Beatle with the elec conversion I think it's the best thing for classic automotive

@walterhubicki5207 Жыл бұрын

Boy, that dash brings back some memories. Like I said I put 268,000 miles on mine. There was one time at band camp..... In Vermont where I buried the needle well over 95 miles an hour getting back to a gas station where all of my snow skiing materials had been stolen out of my car. It took a while to get there but even with leaving it at that speed I got 35 miles to the gallon. When I got back to the gas station I filled the car back up to find out how much 100 miles an hour hurt the gas mileage.

@yazanbaddawi9683 Жыл бұрын

Definitely put that radio in something you care about and want to keep for yourself since it's that rare and unique.

@crownhic6827 Жыл бұрын

That head unit is crazy! I would like to see you put it in something big.

@Dahlar Жыл бұрын

I kind of want to see JR mod it with new-age batteries. Also, could change the resistance on the potentiometer/manual to electric throttle link and fix the throttle and battery waste. I suspect the pedal dump would be killing battery power over smooth power engagement.

@webberfan1234 Жыл бұрын

Run the clarion! So cool.

@thedextertech22 Жыл бұрын

You should convert all the lights to LED and use the LED turn signal relays every little bit helps. Also, the rust on the wheels is very common for the geo Metro's I've had three of these and every single one had the wheels rusted to it to the point that I had to use a sledgehammer to get the wheels off.

@jacobmedina7169 Жыл бұрын

I think that Clarion would fit nicely in your LS swapped Camaro. It would be a pretty forgiving platform for all of the wiring involved and it fits that build well.

@dustinfox7176 Жыл бұрын

The rag trick isn't for leverage to yank the window handle off... You're supposed to rotate it around the base to remove the retaining clip.

@cppctek Жыл бұрын

Watchjrgoslow Loved this thing Man! Love seeing affordable and weird and obscure vehicles of all kinds

@_RiseAgainst Жыл бұрын

There is a special tool for removing and replacing the horseshoe clip holding the window crank on. Still hard to use, but saves the plastic.

@deepovertone Жыл бұрын

Install the new double din radio. Keep the windows one for something that makes more sense. I’d also like to see you replace the factory speakers with some affordable aftermarkets.