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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.

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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.

https://youtu.be/Yx5cJgISzrg

The latest video on our YouTube channel opens the discussion on whether an electric vehicle is than an internal combustion engine vehicle for commuting.

George realised that being stuck in traffic on the way to work whist driving a 2012 Renault Kangoo EV van that it was the perfect time to open this discussion.

The first part of the build series for the 1968 Jaguar S-Type is now live on YouTube.

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https://youtu.be/EeeXyDW-wsI

The customer just collected his Jaguar S Type Electric Conversion so we thought it was a good time to introduce it to you.

We have published a video on YouTube and will be publishing more over the next few weeks giving much more detail of each step the build.

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https://kinghornelectricvehicles.com/electric-conversions

 

https://youtu.be/Xil05vsICPc

The episode of Bangers & Cash : Restoring Classics featuring the Austin (Morris Minor) Van we converted to electric for them aired last night on TV

Its now available to watch via catch up and streaming.

Link to the stream is here –

https://u.co.uk/shows/bangers-cash-restoring-classics/series-6/episode-1/6370616705112

The TV episode featuring the Austin Van we converted to electric for Bangers and Cash airs April 10th at 8pm (BST) on the U&Yesterday channel.

If you enjoy it what not watch our behind the scenes build video on YouTube which will go live when the TV episode finishes, at 9pm April 10th.

Dont worry if you missed the TV episode, its available to watch on the U TV app 🙂

https://youtu.be/MQW1Xw5aSQU

Take a look at the video of the moment we first got to test drive this 1968 Jaguar S-Type Electric Conversion.

This is the first time we have been able to properly drive the car on the road and it drives like a dream.

Loads more videos and information coming about this car.

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