# 72 VW electric **URL:** \ **Category:** Do It Yourself (DIY)\ **Created:** [February 2, 2015, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-vw-electric/4755 "2015-02-02T20:30:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Keepitrunning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/65b543/32.png) [@Keepitrunning](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Keepitrunning)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2015, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-vw-electric/4755/1 "2015-02-02T20:30:04Z")
Hello to the group, I am attempting to complete a project that has been around for a long time. The 96v DC motor is bolted up to the transaxle, I now have the rack for batteries bolted in and the batteries installed. I am starting out with six 12 volt deep cycle marine batteries, for a total of 72 volts. I am hoping that will do the job, if not I can add more batteries later. This motor was in a VW van years ago and had a voltage chopper. The chopper is toast. I now have a used GE controller from a Ford Think, it is rated for 72 volts.I was able to find the specifications for the controller. Not sure I am going to be able to figure out where all those cables go. I need to find a local supplier in the Sacramento area for items like cutouts, fuses, etc. Any comments, advice or encouragement is appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2015, 10:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-vw-electric/4755/2 "2015-02-03T10:20:41Z")
You have a fun project. You can download the wiring drawing from the GE site. It’s not overly complicated. Your going to be quite heavy expect about 12 to15 miles range @ 25 MPH with those batteries. ---
**Author:** ![Keepitrunning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/65b543/32.png) [@Keepitrunning](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Keepitrunning)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2015, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-vw-electric/4755/3 "2015-02-03T12:16:15Z")
> [@OLD HOUSEBOATER;23400](#): > > You have a fun project. You can download the wiring drawing from the GE site. It’s not overly complicated. Your going to be quite heavy expect about 12 to15 miles range @ 25 MPH with those batteries. Thanks for your reply, I have found the GE information, the controller (354D2) appears to be programmable with a limit of 27mph. I am not sure how much of the controller input/out put is “required” I am hoping I can just select the features that I intend to use. Just the basic things, input for a pot to control the output for speed control, cut out, key on/off a few other features. I have figured out a few things, lots of things I still do not understand. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-vw-electric/4755/4 "2015-02-03T13:39:46Z")
When you see the schematic it becomes obvious. Pretty simple really. I would suggest the welder control for throttle- simple and cheap ---
**Author:** ![Keepitrunning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/65b543/32.png) [@Keepitrunning](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Keepitrunning)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2015, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-vw-electric/4755/5 "2015-02-05T12:48:07Z")
> [@OLD HOUSEBOATER;23404](#): > > When you see the schematic it becomes obvious. Pretty simple really. I would suggest the welder control for throttle- simple and cheap I am having a difficult time finding a supplier of simple parts in my area, Sacramento. I am struggling to find proper fuses and cut outs. I am hoping someone on the list can point me in the right direction. ---
**Author:** ![Keepitrunning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/65b543/32.png) [@Keepitrunning](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Keepitrunning)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-vw-electric/4755/6 "2015-02-25T12:01:50Z")
Could you provide information about the welder controller? I looked for welder controllers and there are many to choose from. Thanks Gary ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2015, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-vw-electric/4755/7 "2015-02-25T15:54:33Z")
Check Ebay for GEM throttle control. In reality it’s a controller for a TIG welder.