HERE'S HOW I'M BUILDING AN ELECTRIC RAT ROD IN MY BASEMENT

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This episode details the ongoing, unconventional electric conversion of a 1930s Ford Model A into a rat rod. The builder, Rich, addresses criticism from various automotive communities by embracing the "messing up" aspect of the build. Key steps covered include fabricating an adapter plate to mount a Zero electric motorcycle motor to the Model A's transmission bell housing and performing initial weight reduction by cutting away excess metal. The process involves significant custom fabrication, including rough cuts and precise drilling for mounting points. The builder highlights the challenges of custom fitting parts and the creative solutions employed, such as using a modified marker for tracing. The episode concludes with the adapter plate being cut more precisely by a machine shop, setting the stage for the next installment which will focus on turbo welding and integrating the motorcycle electronics.