Looking to Hire for VW Bus EV Conversion

Vashon WA

Description

I'm customizing & converting my 1978 Volkswagen Riviera bus to 100% electric using a kit from EV West. Looking for someone near Seattle to hire for any aspect of this. I have a budget prepared to spend on all parts & labor to complete the EV conversion. Right now, the van is in the shop being de-ICE-ed. I have the EV conversion kit in hand. Haven't purchased batteries yet. Roughly planning on 6-8 Tesla Model S, 2 battery boxes in gas tank area + inner cabin. Open to a different battery config if it extends the range without increasing weight. If you're in the Seattle area to hire for large portions of the work, I can tow it to you - esp. for fabricating battery boxes, wiring, programming, testing & troubleshooting. I have a detailed quote from EV Works (on Bainbridge), helpful for spec's, but a sky high bid only to install 5 Tesla Model S batteries. I live on Vashon Island, where the van will also live, in my driveway, covered by a crappy tarp while I DIY & hack away until I find you or someone else to help realize my dream. I'm a professional sculptor so I'm good at finish work. I can fab all the last bits & button her up if you're available to get the EV system installed & running. I can document the process, and post progress w/ shout outs & mentions if you want. I have 22K Instagram followers. You must show experience or demonstrate proficiency with EV conversions or electrical engineering. Experience & proficiency with vintage VW Buses is also highly recommended. If you aren't available to hire, maybe you know someone else in the Seattle area? Any help is appreciated, Mike Leavitt www.MikeLeavittArt.com