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yuccales · 11-09-2023, 11:35 PM

Wiring looks great!

**Gregski** · 11-10-2023, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Wiring looks great!

I appreciate that.

**Gregski** · 11-10-2023, 10:50 AM

Oh no mate, what happened?

did you fry a chip on the VCU?
is your inverter not starting again?
I know, you welded closed another contactor in the safety box?

... wait what? your windshield wiper motor doesn't work!!!

**Gregski** · 11-11-2023, 01:01 PM

is this a thing for the thing?

CG · 11-11-2023, 02:44 PM

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**Gregski** · 11-11-2023, 02:50 PM

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OMG, luv it, that's what we call our daughter and her BFF (born less than 24 hours apart)

**LockDoc** · 11-11-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

Oh no mate, what happened?

did you fry a chip on the VCU?
is your inverter not starting again?
I know, you welded closed another contactor in the safety box?

... wait what? your windshield wiper motor doesn't work!!!

Make sure you move the right and left side linkages by hand to make sure they move freely.

Also make sure that the wiper switch has a good ground at the dash....

LockDoc

**Gregski** · 11-12-2023, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Make sure you move the right and left side linkages by hand to make sure they move freely.

Also make sure that the wiper switch has a good ground at the dash....

LockDoc

thank you great tips, is the OEM star washer enuff to ground the switch on the dash? or is there some VooDoo required?

notsolo · 11-12-2023, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

thank you great tips, is the OEM star washer enuff to ground the switch on the dash? or is there some VooDoo required?

"Asks" the witch doctor, who has built a complete running driving mystery truck from the 3rd demention.....BTW looks way better than a Cyber truck and cost a billion less, (maybe)...I haven't seen your Amazon bill$

**Gregski** · 11-12-2023, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

"Asks" the witch doctor, who has built a complete running driving mystery truck from the 3rd demention.....BTW looks way better than a Cyber truck and cost a billion less, (maybe)...I haven't seen your Amazon bill$

ha ha, no kiddin' and let's keep those costs on the downlow

COSTS SO FAR

$978 - BMW 530e Battery Pack
$760 - Lexus GS450h Transmission (with oil pump)
$362 - EVBMW VCU Vehicle Control Unit
$300 - Lexus GS450h Engine Room Wire Harness
$250 - Lexus GS450h Transmission Wire Harness
$250 - Lexus GS450h Inverter
$230 - B&M Floor Shifter
$200 - Aluminum for brackets
$150 - Chevy Volt Charger
$150 - Controller Module (for oil pump)
$125 - Drive shaft
$100 - Chevy Volt DC-DC Converter
$ 43 - Throttle Pedal (BMW E46)
===========================
$3,998 TOTAL

yuccales · 11-12-2023, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

BTW looks way better than a Cyber truck and cost a billion less, (maybe)...I haven't seen your Amazon bill$

You got that right!

**Gregski** · 11-12-2023, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

You got that right!

oh wow, thanks guys

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2023, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

thank you great tips, is the OEM star washer enuff to ground the switch on the dash? or is there some VooDoo required?

Original star washer should be all you need...

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-14-2023, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

oh wow, thanks guys

I agree, best looking EV ever.

Nice work keeping the cost down. That's got to be cheaper than a typical LS swap.

**Gregski** · 11-15-2023, 11:35 AM

just hanging out with my Biggest Fan

D.B · 11-15-2023, 04:16 PM

Your truck is looking soo sinister, like it wants to sneak up on you with bad intentions.

**Gregski** · 11-16-2023, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by D.B

Your truck is looking soo sinister, like it wants to sneak up on you with bad intentions.

thanks, I don't secretly call her Creeping Death for nothin' ha ha

**Gregski** · 11-16-2023, 03:09 PM

Liquid Windshield Wipers installed...

any of you all use this before? like it?

**clay68c10** · 11-17-2023, 02:55 PM

I've used it and it works well.

**MySons68C20** · 11-17-2023, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

thanks, I don't secretly call her Creeping Death for nothin' ha ha

A Metallica fan awesome!!

**Gregski** · 11-17-2023, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MySons68C20

A Metallica fan awesome!!

Sad but true!

fatbass · 11-17-2023, 03:41 PM

I use the RainX windshield washer fluid in the washer reservoir and get the same results. It even reapplies itself and stays put in the rain.
The best part is when you hit about 50 mph and the rain just beads off and you don't really need your wipers on.
It's a great gift too if you're looking for something that is relatively inexpensive but every time the giftee uses the washer, they'll think of you.

**Gregski** · 11-18-2023, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by fatbass

I use the RainX windshield washer fluid in the washer reservoir and get the same results. It even reapplies itself and stays put in the rain.
The best part is when you hit about 50 mph and the rain just beads off and you don't really need your wipers on.
It's a great gift too if you're looking for something that is relatively inexpensive but every time the giftee uses the washer, they'll think of you.

oh man that's cool, I didn't know they offered that, I must try that in the wife's Honda Pilot, she uses that squirter thingie daily, lol

**Gregski** · 11-18-2023, 11:44 AM

one cat, two peacocks, a rooster, and more, on this ride along episode in the electric truck

Electric Chevy Truck Ride Along

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yuccales · 11-18-2023, 02:05 PM

Awesome video! How's that new couch working out for you?

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Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,842	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck Oh no mate, what happened? did you fry a chip on the VCU? is your inverter not starting again? I know, you welded closed another contactor in the safety box? ... wait what? your windshield wiper motor doesn't work!!! Attached Images Last edited by Gregski; 11-10-2023 at 10:57 AM.

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11-16-2023, 03:09 PM	#2218
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,842	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck Liquid Windshield Wipers installed... any of you all use this before? like it? Attached Images

11-17-2023, 02:55 PM	#2219
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck I've used it and it works well. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

11-17-2023, 03:41 PM	#2222
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck I use the RainX windshield washer fluid in the washer reservoir and get the same results. It even reapplies itself and stays put in the rain. The best part is when you hit about 50 mph and the rain just beads off and you don't really need your wipers on. It's a great gift too if you're looking for something that is relatively inexpensive but every time the giftee uses the washer, they'll think of you. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

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Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,842	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck one cat, two peacocks, a rooster, and more, on this ride along episode in the electric truck Electric Chevy Truck Ride Along _ Attached Images

11-18-2023, 02:05 PM	#2225
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,747	Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck Awesome video! How's that new couch working out for you?



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