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Topless Welding Accident - Electric Camper Build Ep 4

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I converted my classic VW bus to electric using Tesla parts. I'm getting it ready for van life! I’ve never felt such a big sense of achievement from a project and I’m so excited to show you! Please subscribe to stay up to date on this Series! Follow my van's Instagram account... https://instagram.com/thewanderbug Jehu Youtube // /user/jehugarcia Twitter // https://twitter.com/jag35 Instagram // https://instagram.com/jehugarcia Thanks To Justin For Helping Edit Justin Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/justin_keanu Youtube // /justinkeanu follow what I'm up to http://www.instagram.com/louiscole http://www.twitter.com/louiscole http://www.facebook.com/funforlouis http://www.funforlouis.tumblr.com Snap chat: FunForLouis Make sure you subscribe for New Videos! /user/funforlouis Follow LTA Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/LiveTheAdventureClub/ Instagram // http://instagram.com/livetheadventure Youtube // /channel/UCe2UwlfWizAdljY0I1W2ziw Twitter // https://twitter.com/livetheadvnture 'Live The Adventure’ products available here https://livetheadventurestore.com/ Big thanks to the Music by Epidemic Sound unlimited copyright free music) http://share.epidemicsound.com/qcWWh Music wanted!! If you are a music producer and would like me to use your music (funky jazz hiphop vibes) please email me at submissions@funforlouis.com

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Comments - 332

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@MrJonyish4 years ago “It’s so hot here today so I can’t wear a shirt” you know what’s hotter Louis? The molten metal you’re welding! 😂 123
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@Ad4ms0n4 years ago tbh im surprised that first injury happened that far in series, looking at your work ethic with that "tablesaw" and welding. All earlier episodes were looking like prologue to "Final Destination" movie :) ... 142
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@eldolko3 years ago When I, a nurse, watch people like this it makes me confident I will never have to worry about unemployment. 123
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@chriskroeker18894 years ago Not gonna lie, I’m watching this series like you’d watch a car crash; it’s gory and awful (on so many levels), but you can’t look away. 188
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@ExploringJ4 years ago Aluminum boxs on the bottom... One bump and there goes the batteries.. need a steel plate for a cover, weather sealed 33
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@Trill.Clipz.Channel4 years ago its scary to watch someone do things with no experience but all the resources 94
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@SitStandWalk4 years ago These vlogs are like the beginning of an episode of BBC's casualty! 15
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@stuartharper12054 years ago Shop teachers should show this to their students to show them why they should wear safety equipment. 157
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@Culifuk4 years ago Ep. 4 - he just realized, he should wear protective clothing :D Louie, you are a role model for many people. Be responsible and wear complete protective equipment ;) 37
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@Robb4034 years ago Interesting thing about embedded metal shavings. When getting an MRI for a broken bone or illness, possibly years later, the extreme magnetism literally rips the shavings out of your skin and muscles. Even the aluminum shavings. So, you won't regret recklessness just once. Its a gift that keeps on giving. If you have any shavings embedded in your eyes from not wearing a face shield, it yanks them out also. Good luck on your project. ... 8
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@HJB.234 years ago The moment a few too many people were waiting for 74
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@timbozyuk4 years ago I have to say Louis, I watch with my hands over my eyes every time you pick up a power tool or saw through more of the chassis but it’s so enjoyable and a well made series. Please keep stuff like this coming. It’s why I watch YouTube. ... 10
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@justchris11554 years ago Careful about the sunburn kind of burns from welding. Use leather, good luck. 20
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@rrs19124 years ago Louis, this is a great project, I love it, but you are very lucky so far not having a serious injury. You MUST research safety measures for using the tools you are using.
The table saw without a guide after the blade is a serious risk of kickback. Cutting metal plates like that is a serious risk of having it flying in your direction at 100km/h and seriously injuring you, specially if you stand directly behind the blade.
Welding, grinding and cutting without proper clothes is just wreck less.
If you don’t care for yourself you should at least warn viewers in the beginning of each video that you are NOT following basic safety rules. ... 69
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@newbeginnings63354 years ago Can't use the term "accident" when you ignore the warnings. 67
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@DS-cf1zc3 years ago Legend - I will watch a few youtube videos and then take up mig welding - eek. Brave guy. I built my bathroom, plumbing, electrics and everything using youtube, and thankfully I did not have to weld, as I am actually scared of it, having seen others do it. ...
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@threemenandaking4 years ago Dude, your batteries need waterproofed boxes. 43
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@Jesseinabox4 years ago haven't watched this channel in years, and I'm absolutely loving this series 2
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@savageone14564 years ago Please! Don’t copy the cutting techniques
I’ve witnessed loss of fingers , it’s hard to watch this video for me.. 89
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@MrJerobona4 years ago I'm surprised that Jay is letting you use his shop with absolutely no wearable safety equipment ! very unsane! 78
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@nannyg6664 years ago Let's face it, folks; It doesn't matter if this project works or not - or whether the van ultimately travels 5 miles before blowing up, or 50,000 miles. It's being paid for with YouTube income and is creating YouTube income. It's show content. That's it. Do not do this at home. ... 28
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@FumblsTheSniper4 years ago All I can think about is how many puddles you will go over before there’s a major short in the battery system. 20
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@TheeHolySoldier7773 years ago Welding is an art it takes lots of practice to master.
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@HuubVlogs4 years ago What a super interesting project Louis! You look happy :) 45
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@juchinchou4 years ago Great series. Love that u chose this time to release. It’s fun to watch but looks like a real labor of love on ur end 1
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@karlalton31704 years ago Would have painted the brackets and welds before fitting battery box's just saying 😁😁 but great series to watch 🤘🤘🤘🤘 7
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@alpham8574 years ago Again with being topless that’s one of the rules always wear protection when doing anything dangerous that could burn, blind, or harm you. 12
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@brucelee53403 years ago Wow this guy still going, I remember him from the early days of YouTube 1
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@kaydesign4 years ago Impressive! Specially with no mechanical background. Inspiring build!
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@MultiFreakface4 years ago This is worryingly janky but looks super fun to be a part of 6
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@zenodalpiaz65984 years ago Loving this project, and watching these videos makes me want to build something
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@simongustafsson88794 years ago Someone get this dude some protective work gear and a set of earplugs. He will get hurt! Geat Project but crazy with bad safety. 14
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@RutgerRoffel4 years ago Thank you for these awesome series, Louis. Also congrats on hitting 2 mln. subscribers.
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@thecarbonprop4 years ago Louis this is so different for your channel and I love it!
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@elbolsillo2 years ago A wire brush around those welds beforehand might help with contamination. Cleaner welds.
Oh, and a shirt.
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@JoeFrancisCaptures4 years ago I admire the patience you have for this project and the hard work but man this is a safety disaster, the van is a waste of time and it shouldn’t be on the road 😂. That guy is crazy for letting you use his shop
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@chelseajoyce51354 years ago Louis you should have getting an EV merch tee top and soaked it with water as long as you did not touch the electrode tip wire you would be safe and cool for welding, the fact that your welding and producing ultra violet light is worse than sun burn and is very carsengenic. And a lot of young kids will be inspired by your great videos and will think it's ok to not use protective clothing and no gas or even a dust partical face mask. I love your videos Louis thanks and have a wonderful 2021, Happy Christmas from Ireland. ...
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@97wito4 years ago Quick question, how do you deal with waterproofing the boxes ? 24
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@chrisw1414 years ago Haven't watched your videos in a while but really enjoying this mini series with the camper glad to be keeping up with you again 👍
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@Zanagash4 years ago One bump in the road and those batteries are going bye ! Also, way to be an example with the lack of safety precautions... 6
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@TLuijpen4 years ago Wow Louis, those boxes look pretty snug in there!!! That must be a pretty satisfying feeling, right??!! Well(d) done.....hehehe. Looking good so far. I enjoy this process...love your gung ho attitude with things! Love and light :) ... 1
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@soanonso3 years ago When is the next episode coming!? I'm totally into this series. 3
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@albert33163 years ago Loving this series of videos, love the spirit! You’re really inspiring!
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@GreenTechFusionRenewableEnergy4 years ago Good job on those boxes and Tesla modules Louis!
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@raymondmumford62554 years ago Louis, this is truly an awesome project.
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@tgee74854 years ago Winging welding is one thing, but an overhead weld.. thats extra difficult. And not even in welding gloves haha your a hero 2
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@jamesharvey63353 years ago Hey Louis wheres the next episode at? Loving the series 3
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@Russellbeta4 years ago kudos dude, awesome project.
Probably want Loctite and locking washers on the bolts so the vibrations don't unscrew anything.
A tip for the welding: if you're freestanding like that you'll naturally sway which sucks for welding so it helps to put something for support like a stepladder or whatever. ...
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@Max.J9444 years ago Hi Louis, looking awesome so far 🤙🏼 being a welder myself I wouldn’t advise going topless when using a mig welder! Also grab yourself some proper welding gloves, you’ll thank me later 😋 can’t wait to see the final outcome of this project 👊🏼 ... 1
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@jasonmyers20053 years ago Louis ... where’s episode 5 ??? I’m hooked on this build 2
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@OldtimerRescue4 years ago Hi Louis, as you can see at my channel I restore an old baywindow bus from 1977. After I will have finished all welding works, I will work at the intereur and then I install a original Westfalia Lift up roof. Your videos are so inspireing, that I think about to change the engine to an electric one, like you do. Also your videos are created in a very creative way. Thank you for that. Regards Ralph ...
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@davidbov91484 years ago This is well good can’t wait for the next one I do hope this all goes well
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@alexdiaz84314 years ago Hey Louis
I love your project and I too have a EV VW project my self. FYI, I think you to high on the amp on the mig welder and this is why you are making a hole. I recommend you practice with some scrap metal around the same gage that your plan to work it. You can find the recommended setting on speed and amps in side the cover of the welder. Once you have the settings right, just practice a little bit before going into your project. Good luck. Alex ...
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@jaydengames08roblox853 years ago i subscribed when u first got the van and then i came back because i rememberd yr channel and yr almost at 2 mill subs good job
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@NoahNobody4 years ago I will be impressed if Louis survives this. 1
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@tomsummers11374 years ago Love watching the progress, bro. Safety third! 1
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@TravelswithYoly4 years ago I know it looks like there is adequate ground clearance but that is relative to the terrain you're traversing. I don't see a lot of radical "off-grid" camping in the buses future. I have to wonder if they will fit some sort of skid plate to protect those delicate assemblies. Also, mounting directly to the chassis as such is going to subject the batteries to some unappreciated vibration and shock loads. It's not like these old buses have the supple suspension attributes of a modern Tesla. I know because I traveled extensively for years in a 1965 model in the early 70s. In the end, I sincerely hope I'm wrong :-) ... 1
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@lazarusproductions45454 years ago Haha overhead welding with out a shirt, guess you figured out were you went wrong already. 2
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@Smilner6664 years ago Your videos popped up on my suggested list last night. I can honestly say you give me anxiety, I hope you can still drive with one eye and no thumbs. No shade but you should really look up how quick and easy it is to mess yourself up doing what you’re doing.
Edit: your friend who lets you work in the shop should be schooled too. If you don’t have insurance you could really screw him over too. ... 16
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@luvyou-baby4 years ago Louis you need to waterproof all the boxes and wires going in them. Ppl mentioned metal paint. Think about all the places and the weather you will drive in, and protect those batteries.
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@zerocool23524 years ago Using epoxy on aluminum is difficult because there is a very thin layer of corrosion that nearly instantly forms on the aluminum. You have to take extra precautions to ensure that the aluminum surface is very clean in order for the epoxy to reliably bond. ...
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@donniev81814 years ago I hope that you decide to put some kind of steel skid plate over the battery boxes. It would be a big blow to have all of your hard work destroyed because of one big rogue bump. Also maybe replace your shocks/struts with top of the line replacements to mitigate any bouncing. Merry Christmas and God bless ...
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@noah7864 years ago When ever I crosscut on a table saw I do it freehand, no fence, which will prevent dangerous kickbacks. Also it is safer to have an extra person catch any bigger stock on the other end of the saw.
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@mannion19854 years ago You were very lucky not to cop that piece of metal that kicked back from the lethal saw you made in the face or chest, really thought you'd have learned from that to be honest! I also think those boxes need welding up to prevent them leaking and rattling all the screws and bolts out as you drive it. Entertaining content though! ... 1
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@nTrylo2 years ago
“What of music should we use in this montage?”
“Bruh hit them with the casino heist.”
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@GrahamWhatmough3 years ago When I was an apprentice sheet metal worker my journeyman used a plasma cutter for almost a full 8hrs with only his reading glasses.
I stayed away from him because I knew I didn't have the right PPE.
By the end of the day he told me his eyes were itching I looked at them, they were completely bloodshot and even bleeding a bit. His face was red and purple too from all the UV...I think he spent the night at the hospital ...
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@PuNicAdbo3 years ago Very cool. Probs to you this must be so hard.
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@joecole27944 years ago I used to be a massive fan of yours but stopped watching your videos. This series has made me refind your channel and I’m loving it. Please start wearing ppe when welding...
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@jonjacob19623 years ago Yes you can drill square holes. They have drill bits specifically for them.
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@chrisstops79134 years ago You need an industrial sized fan in there! That'll help the temperature a bit.
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@juro63 years ago The first speed bump is going to be interesting ... 2
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@keijbee4 years ago Umm, probably missed it, but you used some kind of sealer when you assembled the boxes, right? 1
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@jbearmcdougall16464 years ago Hiya ... seriously buddy, put a 2 inch lift on the suspension for clearance.? It'll help in so many ways with your adventures.. 1
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@lajmimed-ali61164 years ago you can Secure the boxes with belts like the ones that hold gas tank
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@benfeeney25234 years ago Louis really deserves 2 million subs
Let’s get him over the line! 2
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@beinghappy13122 years ago Why wire some batteries in series? You want higher voltage? Thinner cables?
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@TheCanuckhead20003 years ago Am I the only one counting how many fingers he has after every session with homemade saw table? 1
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@raulgcamacho7 months ago You can get really significant UV burns from welding. Suit up ⬆️
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@hippygram4 years ago Over the years I’ve come to realize that Louis is not the sharpest pencil in the box🤷🏻‍♀️