Transforming a Classic to Electric: The Joy of Restoring a Green Morris Minor Saloon

Welcome to our journey of reviving a beloved classic – the two-door Morris Minor Saloon in a charming shade of green. Today, we’ll dive deep into the intricacies of this restoration project, from the initial purchase to the extensive plans for its future conversion.

Introduction to the Morris Minor Saloon

In this post, we’re introducing a wonderful two-door Morris Minor Saloon that has captured our hearts. Sourced and secured for a discerning customer, this classic vehicle holds immense potential. Although we have exciting conversion plans, this car will remain in its original petrol configuration for the summer, adding a touch of nostalgia until its electric future arrives.

A Solid Foundation

Upon selecting this Morris Minor, we focused on its robust construction. The car boasts a solid foundation, showing few signs of previous tampering or excessive welding. While it needs some paintwork and interior upgrades, we’re ready to onboard these challenges with our comprehensive plan.

Planned [...]

In this Kinghorn Electric Vehicles update, we delve into the wiring and rebuilding stages of our Jaguar EV conversion project. We focus on integrating a complex wiring system that piggybacks on the car’s original loom, allowing for reversible modifications. We also custom-design and 3D print adapters for dual-charge ports. The control systems and modern throttle pedal are installed using existing car features, while new dash switch panels are crafted to match updated functions. Weight adjustments lead us to tweak the suspension for optimal balance. The interior sees updated panels and the addition of a Bluetooth amplifier and speakers. Stay tuned for the first power-up in our next video! 00:00 Introduction to the Jaguar EV Conversion00:34 Wiring the Conversion Components01:24 Installing Charge Ports and Control Systems02:36 Customizing the Dashboard and Panels03:09 Adjusting Vehicle Weight and Suspension03:41 Interior Restoration and Upgrades04:17 Final Touches and First Startup05:24 Conclusion  https://youtu.be/7OUdnjtUHhE

We launch our regular podcast series so please tune in to this first episode, available exclusively on YouTube to find out what’s happening in UK Electric Motorsport.

Welcome our hosts Ben & Jerry and let us know what you think of it so we can make future episodes as good as possible.

Stick around to the end for a surprise on how this podcast was made

https://youtu.be/uRjjI0GXVog

In the latest YouTube video update on the Jaguar S-Type Electric conversions we show you how we stripped down the donor Nissan Leaf and designed the battery boxes.

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