I crammed the batteries into my EV Jeep Conversion.

Jeremy Makes Things May 16, 2025
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Jeremy Makes Things

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Hack job hobby machining, vintage machinery repair, the occasional old moped, and whatever else I might happen to make; with a focus on using scrap, junk, and other found materials. If you find value in what I do, consider supporting the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Jeremymakesthings If you want to get in touch, shoot me an e-mail: [email protected]

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This time around, I started working on the battery boxes for my 1956 Jeep CJ-5 that I'm converting to and electric vehicle. It was a very tight fit and that meant I had to rebuild a lot of things I had made previously. HTS Huntersky E60 Safety Glasses: https://amzn.to/4mkcy3E 10% discount code: JEREMYMT10 Anchor Lube I used Anchor Lube for all my turning, drilling, milling, and tapping needs in this video and I'm excited they're now a supporter of the channel. Check out their product here: https://www.amazon.com/Anchorlube-All-Purpose-Metalworking-Compound-8oz/dp/B098MPVTPM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JG67E2D4BGQ6&keywords=anchorlube&qid=1689271273&sprefix=anchorlub%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1 Battery Hookup: https://batteryhookup.com/ You can use code "JeremyMakesThings" on anything on their site for 5% off (and I get a little bit of commission to help pay for these projects). Patreon: If you like what I'm doing here and find some value in it, consider supporting my work on Patreon. Patrons get ad-free videos, behind the scenes content, and a deep feeling of satisfaction and well being that come with knowing they're helping me create. https://www.patreon.com/Jeremymakesthings

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