Let The Build BEGIN! Fire Truck to Expedition Camper

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  • čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
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    Now we've got acquainted with Big Red it's time to get up close and personal... she's about to get naked! We strip the truck back down to the bare bones this week and get to see the space we'll be working with for the first time, what condition she's in under all that gear and find a couple of hidden gems. Let's do this!
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    00:00 Intro
    01:12 Let the strip down commence!
    05:32 Interior demolition
    06:59 Good old days
    10:03 Tool Talk Tuesday
    12:18 Taking out the tanks
    15:30 What we're left with
    16:13 How cool is this!
    17:31 In her hay day
    18:32 Back to basics
    20:22 Plans
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  • @truebluetravellers
    @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem +13

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    • @christopherroberts22
      @christopherroberts22 Před měsícem +2

      Yeah Mr tool talk Tuesday ! You got that explanation pretty wrong didn't you !! The induction coil doesn't get hot and heat up the nut or bolt !!! That's literally the whole point ! The coil INDUCES electromagnetic energy into the bolt !! 😂😂😂 get it right fella or all your silly shenanigans won't land well will they ! 🎉

    • @vincentsmith8328
      @vincentsmith8328 Před měsícem +2

      Hi you guys...been watching for a few months now...especially the scandi trip as Ive done a few of my own including a full bottom to top Norway trip last summer/fall. Maybe keep in touch as I have been travelling non stop for 25 years and in the past spent months/years travelling across Canada and 45 US states including a trip through Yukon and Alaska...might have some useful tips or suggestions to pass on possibly ifn you're interested! Gonna watch this build and its future trips with interest!
      Lived and travelled in Oz previously by the way!😊

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +3

      @@vincentsmith8328 thanks very much mate, sounds like u have lived life to the full 👌👍

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +2

      @@christopherroberts22 😂😂😂😂 rookie mistake hey, not reading the instructions 😂

    • @vincentsmith8328
      @vincentsmith8328 Před 29 dny +1

      @@truebluetravellers Been a wicked ride with too many adventures to recount, but gettin old now and happy to watch you young uns get out there and go at it!😊

  • @TheKaptainKernow
    @TheKaptainKernow Před měsícem +83

    That's not a stretcher carrier, that's a collapsable outside kitchen!

    • @johnshaw4140
      @johnshaw4140 Před měsícem +6

      really good idea

    • @Lee_Proffit
      @Lee_Proffit Před měsícem +25

      Or Jon's bed, when he upsets Jess 🙂

    • @brianmac001
      @brianmac001 Před měsícem +4

      Great idea!

    • @dubdaz1
      @dubdaz1 Před měsícem +13

      @@Lee_ProffitThats a brilliant idea , can you imagine Jon waking up on it,to find lead foot Jess is driving it down a motorway 😂

    • @Lee_Proffit
      @Lee_Proffit Před měsícem +2

      @@dubdaz1 LOL

  • @bumblingaroundinbumble3489
    @bumblingaroundinbumble3489 Před 29 dny +29

    Oh dear, I may have made a huge mistake. I introduced my husband to your channel and he is now obsessed and muttering about converting a fire engine to go with the ambulance 😂

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +10

      😂😂😂😂 just need a police van then and you’d have the full house 👌👍😂

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 29 dny +2

      ​@@truebluetravellersLDV Convoy with the V8!

  • @BEAM0781
    @BEAM0781 Před měsícem +19

    Repairing a 20 year old T5 van myself I realised that after all those years even if the 2.5 TDI engine works all-right on a long trip because of the heat and the mechanical stress the seals and some mechanical components give up . I recommend you change some seals on your engine ( water pump , tandem pump for example) , check the turbo for any play it might have (I’ve changed mine as it was leaking) and for the 2.4TDI the alternator rubber pulley and pulley wheel needs changing every 90k (mine gave away as soon as I put a DC- DC charger in ..). Then off course , oil and filters change .. Good luck with your conversion, I’ll be watching with a lot of interest!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem +6

      Cheers mate, so it had a new/second hand engine go in before we bought it, so had had belts cam belt service etc and a good check over so fingers crossed should be good for a while 👍

  • @petrolthreads_
    @petrolthreads_ Před měsícem +7

    Hey Jon, the heat from the induction heater isn't from heating the coil, it's from induction, like an induction hob, if you put that coil over your finger and power it, you'll notice it doesn't heat your finger or the coil. That's why they don't work on copper or aluminium. Also, best not to let it touch the nut/bolt/bar you're heating if you can help it.
    Great tools though! 💪

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +2

      Thanks for the info mate, I should of read the instructions really 🤦‍♂️😂😂

  • @Creative_Sparks
    @Creative_Sparks Před měsícem +16

    Can’t believe Jon didn’t appear when you were talking swollen shafts and rivets.
    Also peanut butter, Celery and raisins?!
    We are excited for this build guys! 👏🏻 🎉 🚒

  • @danhadfield6275
    @danhadfield6275 Před měsícem +5

    33 years ago they built things stronger 50 years ago things we're rock solid like me lol you guys are my hero's love your work from renovation to beautiful vlogs and photos its all good ❤

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +2

      😂😂 thanks mate, we were just saying the same thing today, built to last 👌👌💙

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 29 dny +1

      Steyr, Daimler & Puch (the manufacturer) were among the earliest vehicle makers, lorries, cars & motorcycles respectively as I recall.

  • @ianmoir5423
    @ianmoir5423 Před měsícem +8

    This looks to be a great build guys. Onwards and upwards. I cant believe the amount of room in her once all the equipment is removed.

  • @GlenysMulvany
    @GlenysMulvany Před měsícem +6

    I feel a personally involved with this project as I saw it in the original state. Will be following the makeover with keen interest. Thanks for allowing your Aussie visitors to view your other wonderful projects and to share in the initial excitement if this one. Looking forward to your weekly reports on this gorgeous old firetruck.
    And many, many thanks for your hospitality last week. We even loved the rain !!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      Hi Glenys, it was so lovely having you 💙 so glad you got home ok and hope you enjoyed the party this weekend! Thanks so much, we can’t wait to see how it turns out 💙💙💙

  • @jakejohnson_
    @jakejohnson_ Před měsícem +8

    That stretcher bracket would make really cool outdoor seating

  • @WagnerGimenes
    @WagnerGimenes Před měsícem +14

    Man! I wish I had your skills. Great job clearing all those years of grime and getting her to the bare metal. Loving this. Thanks guys.

  • @winnielim7096
    @winnielim7096 Před 15 dny +1

    Everytime i see videos of your build, I am really super impressed with Jess. She is so small sized but she can do so much. Great job Jess. You are my idol!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 14 dny +1

      Naw thanks so much 😘 that’s really lovely of you to say. I really enjoy it 💙

  • @isobelchapman9548
    @isobelchapman9548 Před měsícem +3

    Wow and wow…what a huge amount of space you now have to play with. Can’t wait.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      Thanks Isobel 😊 yeah we can’t believe how big it is now 😊

  • @AndrewCollins-fs7oz
    @AndrewCollins-fs7oz Před měsícem +7

    This really is going to be a belting build. I am really interested how you will design and build the pop up roof. Exciting adventures to come Jess and Jon.❤💙

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem

      Thanks mate, that’s the biggest head scratcher for sure 🤷‍♀️💙

    • @farmlad1883
      @farmlad1883 Před měsícem +1

      I thought that the simple solution would be to buy a defender pop top tent, then try and retrofit that....(unless in missing something!!)

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      @@farmlad1883 so we want it to be like an alucab where you can stand up inside too

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 29 dny

      ​@@truebluetravellersget a whole spare roof & bracket it on top through some hinges? Cut out most of the original roof & join the gaps with canvas.

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 29 dny

      ​@@truebluetravellersCA Dormobile roof?

  • @neilmitchell4581
    @neilmitchell4581 Před měsícem +3

    Wouldn’t be a Saturday morning without a coffee and the TBT banter during an entertaining video. Superb initial build or should I say strip video…and our eyes are all still intact! 😂

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      😂😂😂😂 I can’t promise the same for next week tho 😂👍

  • @luc1ferblack
    @luc1ferblack Před měsícem +1

    They also do a stud welder that welds a stud onto a surface and you can then use a nut to bolt whatever you want onto it

  • @LiamBushrod
    @LiamBushrod Před měsícem +1

    So excited to see how this turns out!

  • @michaelaley10
    @michaelaley10 Před měsícem +3

    I am quite new as a subscriber and veiwer
    But the antics and energy you both put into builds and life is inspiring watched the spainish holiday brilliant.
    Great New vehicle best of luck with it its the perfect vehicle for your personalities as a couple hooked on your vibe.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem

      Ah thanks very much mate that’s much appreciated 👌👍💪

    • @mindyedwards2699
      @mindyedwards2699 Před měsícem +1

      Go back and watch the Aussie one too, hilarious 😊

  • @cmwilfred
    @cmwilfred Před měsícem +3

    It’s 10am (Dubai Time) on a Saturday….. 🎉
    It’s time for my favourite CZcams couple

  • @jirx7
    @jirx7 Před měsícem +2

    I bought a classic motorbike last year that has all the tax discs (and all the paperwork) since it was new in 1984

  • @cyron2001
    @cyron2001 Před 23 dny +1

    I do believe I would return those top side containers after putting side doors and dividers on them and use them for storage when traveling.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 23 dny

      We would but the pop top roof will be going there so unfortunately can’t 😊

  • @Simon_W74
    @Simon_W74 Před měsícem +5

    Well that did not disappoint! Triple T, the Generals new section and doing something that your average Van converter hasn't done before. This is a totally blank canvas and it is going to be an amazing build for us to enjoy as the Old Gal evolves from Fire Engine to Mini Overlander. You'll defiantly be able to take her to places that larger Overlanders will not easily get to, as you found with the Landy. Only problem is We all have to wait till next Saturday for our next installment. Bugger! Did you weight the old Gal before the strip as it will be interesting to see what she weights stripped and then once the conversion is complete.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Cheers mate, no I didn’t unfortunately but hoping to get it weighed before we do the interior build 👌👍

    • @Simon_W74
      @Simon_W74 Před 29 dny

      @@truebluetravellers I would imagine that you'll have plenty of payload weight to play with.

    • @alanhat5252
      @alanhat5252 Před 29 dny +1

      ​@@Simon_W74that twin-axle rear bogie should hold 2, maybe 3 tons up!

    • @Simon_W74
      @Simon_W74 Před 29 dny

      @@alanhat5252I think they are rated to 6 ton total weight. I don’t know if that is the same for the Fire Engines though with them having to carry water if they are rated higher or not. I know most twin axle Motorhomes are rated to 5ton.

  • @matthewesler8379
    @matthewesler8379 Před měsícem +3

    Keep the rollers doors put the window behind the roller door when on the road as protection

  • @ivanstevens
    @ivanstevens Před 29 dny +1

    Wow, you have done loads. This will be quite a unique camper build for sure.

  • @davidpaxton4879
    @davidpaxton4879 Před měsícem +2

    Can’t wait to see how it turns out. You have one of the best, possibly even the best, channels on CZcams. 👍👍👍

  • @badfly1
    @badfly1 Před měsícem +7

    Damn, was hoping to be first on the comments this week and came in a lowly 4th😂, better go watch the show. Btw you guys are awesome.

  • @MrTerryb1956
    @MrTerryb1956 Před měsícem +1

    Am already hooked on this project, knowing you both have a eye for detail this could be better than the Landy

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks mate, hoping to go bigger and better with this one 👌👍😊

  • @SuckItYouTube19
    @SuckItYouTube19 Před 29 dny +1

    That bolt heater is a good bit of kit to heat up a spot of tea.😂😂😂😂

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      😂😂😂😂😂 don’t tell her that

    • @SuckItYouTube19
      @SuckItYouTube19 Před 29 dny +1

      @@truebluetravellers 🎤📢📢📢📢📢📢🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @merseymoto9501
    @merseymoto9501 Před měsícem +2

    Oh yes Ive been waiting let the banter begin

  • @silviuflorescu6838
    @silviuflorescu6838 Před měsícem +1

    One of the most satisfying job: stripping out an old car. Makes you feel lighter, too 😀
    I wonder how much it weights now, undressed..
    I would surely build a pop-up roof.
    I am doing mine with foldable rigid walls, but it's easier for me since I build it on a rectangular half box with sandwich panels, like your Sprinter's.
    If you need inspiration, you could search for "hiatus campers", it has an easy lift style, without actuators, just gas-lifts.
    Good luck with your build! I'm very keen to see how she turns out.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      😂😂 Jess said the same thing 😂, yeah hoping to get it weighed soon before we do the build out,
      Ah thanks for the tip I’ll check it out 👍👍

  • @startnowadventures
    @startnowadventures Před 26 dny

    I don’t know how much space y’all need, but to me the side roll up doors need to come out and be replaced by a manual slide out. This would be a perfect way to have a bed in the rear and still not take up much space at all! I think it would be brilliant. As a plus the rear roll up door will give you a great fresh air supply and view over wherever you are.
    Good luck on the build!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 26 dny

      This is a really cool idea! We are going to do a pop top roof conversion like the alucab we have on the landrover which means we can stand up inside and gives us a full size bed without taking away from any of the space inside. Your right the rollers do take up loads of space so current plan is that we will keep them for the look of the outside to keep it as original looking as possible but they won’t roll up, as much as I’d love to have the do they aren’t water tight so not practical to have functioning really 💙

  • @merlinjones2660
    @merlinjones2660 Před měsícem +1

    As for the wooden side protectors one had has a 25 foot sailing boat we call them rubbing strippes made of wood mine where us = one used solid black plastic decking plank one 12 foot plank did the whole boat one cut it down into 3 stripes = never have to touch them again but put sealant behind it to stop water ingress best of look just ideas to help is all

  • @Hobbies4Hire
    @Hobbies4Hire Před měsícem +1

    Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it. Ya'll are so goofy and it's wonderful.

  • @kippamip
    @kippamip Před měsícem +1

    Great tear down as usual. This is gonna be such a good build. I think you should do the Trans Atlantic highway in it. I definitely think some type of roof extension is needed, you could maybe get 2 fold down singles either side in the roof space that make a double bed, or go for 2 singles offset in the roof space, fibre glass over a steel or ally frame? Just thinking outside the box. I'm sure you already have a plan. So excited about this one already.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Nope No plan 😂😂 so thanks for the input 👌much appreciated 👌👍

  • @ronsperry2203
    @ronsperry2203 Před 20 dny

    Thanks!

  • @B_T_B
    @B_T_B Před 29 dny +1

    Easy now!! BTB!! Thats me!!

  • @Missmooific
    @Missmooific Před 29 dny +1

    Love the travels, love the builds, happy Saturday everyone 😊

  • @peidog
    @peidog Před měsícem +2

    I remeber a few of the stick on tax disc holders that always used to fall off the windscreen due to the stack of old discs in there.A great start to the build 👍

  • @mickjourneaux1798
    @mickjourneaux1798 Před 23 dny +1

    Cant wait for this one guy's

  • @stevebennett7844
    @stevebennett7844 Před měsícem +2

    The South West of the USA would be a great place to take that. Imagine driving it from San Francisco to Yosemite and then via the General Sherman tree to Keeler California and up the yellow grade road to Cero Gordo. You could cross death valley towards Vegas and then go to Page for the Horseshoe bend and Antelope Canyon, take it to Flagstaff for Wupatki and the painted desert and then across Arizona to Tombstone. And then towards LA past the aircraft grave yards and the Saguaro National park near Tucson then on via places like Lake Havasu, Sedona, twin arrows, two guns, Kingman, Seligman (as featured in Cars), Oatman (for the Burros).
    There's so many awesome places in that area to see and the desserts you'd cross would make an awesome 'Cursed Earth's backdrop for the truck. Maybe you could meet up with the likes of Wobderhussy, Pin in the Atlas and Justin Scarred which would boost your visibility on You Tube too...
    Such could be an awesome adventure

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      We would absolutely love to take this to the states but we will be doing the arctic in winter when we go so we want to take the Sainsburys van for that really, apart from that the pins would be brilliant like u say for the rest of it

    • @stevebennett7844
      @stevebennett7844 Před 29 dny +1

      I'd do that run in September or June

  • @Epic_DaVinci
    @Epic_DaVinci Před měsícem +2

    When i first saw the drivetrain on this vehicle, i was imagining you were going to be taking it into offroad mountainous terrain, such as the Alps or even the Himalayas. I've also been pondering how the differential on the "Middle " set of wheels work, as it needs to send power out 3 ways, after much deliberating, I have come to the reasoned and scientific conclusion that it works due to magic, hopes and dreams. I look forward to following along with this build. Great work as always.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem

      😂😂😂😂 I’ll have to see if I can get a diagram of it to show everyone as like you say it is magic and definitely have to find some mountain trails for it 👍👍

    • @CaptainKevHaurakiGulf
      @CaptainKevHaurakiGulf Před 18 dny

      @@truebluetravellers Two manuals parts is one 2nd is service big green folders

  • @pauljai7151
    @pauljai7151 Před 29 dny +1

    Well done, amazing progress. This is going to be such an amazing build.

  • @deriusnorris4463
    @deriusnorris4463 Před měsícem +1

    Stunning. Love the innuendos lol😂. How the paint on the doors changed colour during your chat at the end😅. That can is a mint canvas to build on.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      I know, we paused for a second and the sun went away and changed the whole lighting 😂

  • @ailo4x4
    @ailo4x4 Před měsícem +1

    I've converted a couple militlary ambulances as overland vehicles and I have always loved the strip out process. Very satisfying!!

  • @sharonpettman1274
    @sharonpettman1274 Před měsícem +1

    I so look forward to Saturday mornings to spend with you 2, how different the truck looks after strip down, great job. Have a great week, see you next weekend ❤

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem

      Thanks Sharon 🥰 it’s looking a bit bigger now hey 😊💙

  • @stupot79
    @stupot79 Před měsícem +1

    Oh wow a Lego fire truck 🤟

  • @Aggaliano
    @Aggaliano Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant guys! Looking forward to your build. 💪

  • @gailb43
    @gailb43 Před měsícem +1

    Another bloody great episode! Love the new segment BRB. I learnt something new in there. Thanks for bringing us along on this journey of the rebuild. Can’t wait to see her once done.

  • @brianmac001
    @brianmac001 Před měsícem +1

    So happy about this build!😊 Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

  • @haochengzhang6123
    @haochengzhang6123 Před 25 dny

    Thank God someone finally doing a pinzgauer conversion on CZcams. Thank you guys, you guys are the best❤❤. I'm soooo excited to see the final result!!

  • @bjnicolle
    @bjnicolle Před měsícem +1

    had a large impact in one of these removing the front right wheel going to a job at a fair pace. hardly felt it, a colleague laid it on it's side doing off road training. i have to say, long distance in this will be testing, fuel consumption will require larger fuel tanks to get a good distance if going remote especially if going to use diesel heaters. awesome you took it on, unique project, if jon is tall you may want to look at creating more space for headroom if he's driving it a lot

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem

      Cheers mate, yeah we are gonna take some jerries too as the mpg is no doubt gonna be horendous, suprisingly It’s pretty good for head room, same as defender really 👍👍👍

    • @bjnicolle
      @bjnicolle Před měsícem +1

      @@truebluetravellers impact at 55mphish, with all the fire stuff in it at 5'8" i was a good fit. hope you have lots of fun in her and look forward to the videos. a few island fire services and coastal services used these as mini water tenders due to the 6'6" restriction in road widths in a few areas. good luck with the build

  • @jj161173
    @jj161173 Před měsícem +1

    😂😂😂 Brilliant update video guys, thanks for the laughs. She's looking good and a solid base to build on. Exciting plans, can't wait. See you next week.

  • @johnnyzander1466
    @johnnyzander1466 Před měsícem +2

    Looking forward to following this build.
    Instead of the wooden strip on the outside, I recommend the thick rubber strips that are on recreational boats. Definitely does not rot. 👍

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Great idea, looking at a few different ideas like this 👌👍

  • @valerieredmond1150
    @valerieredmond1150 Před 28 dny

    I love how much work you get through in one video…. Some van conversions only show one task per week…. But your talents (and tools 🛠️) are amazing. You have a brilliant collection of vehicles now!!!! ❤

  • @alanmills1213
    @alanmills1213 Před měsícem +1

    Love all your videos but dismantling brings out the smiles.....great content.

  • @Spitfire67UK
    @Spitfire67UK Před 28 dny

    This is gonna be the best build ever. Such a cool base to work on

  • @LRD90
    @LRD90 Před měsícem +1

    Really excited to see what innovations you put into this build, another brilliant video, cheers. I’m always up early to watch your videos, I opened up CZcams but couldn’t see this week’s video, WHAAT so disappointed. Then I realised it was Friday. Dooooooow 😀😀😀.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      😂😂😂😂 I always think that’s a sign that life’s good, when u forget what day it is 👌👌

  • @AaronTheHumanist
    @AaronTheHumanist Před 29 dny

    Well what an epic adventure this is, I've been exciting all week looking forward to it. With Fireman Jon and G-Spot entertaining as always. 😊

  • @LCM4x4
    @LCM4x4 Před měsícem +1

    Might be worth replacing the rubbing strips with HDPE so you dont have any issues with splitting or rotting again! ❤

  • @lisabogle
    @lisabogle Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for your new segment Jess... I really appreciate the back to basics. I'm looking to do my first van and I'm a newbie DIYer... Knowing what tool to use for what purpose and how the basics work is awesome for me!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      Thanks Lisa, that’s great to hear and I hope you do get a van and get building 😊

  • @TheDetailExpertYTUK
    @TheDetailExpertYTUK Před měsícem +2

    Love your videos! You guys are my favourite CZcamsr to watch on a Saturday at 7am! Hope you have a amazing weekend.

  • @glynharper1066
    @glynharper1066 Před měsícem +1

    Great to see you starting on this new build, I think this is my favourite part of the build, seeing how you take it apart and building it up to how you want it, our Saturday morning must watch TBT, good tip to take video of how things go together.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks guys 😊 yeah this part is so rewarding, although I love all of it to be fair 😊

  • @davidjones4456
    @davidjones4456 Před 28 dny

    Well done. I wouldn’t know where to start but you guys make it look so effortless and easy. Look forward to seeing it complete.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 28 dny

      Thanks mate 👍👍 the strip outs the easy fun bit hey, this is where the hard work starts I recon

  • @IncurablyCreative
    @IncurablyCreative Před 29 dny +1

    Oh boy, i can’t wait to see how she looks when you’re finished. Must be oddly satisfying to strip out all that old dirty stuff. Great start, looking forward to seeing the progress each week. Lots of luck, and dry weather 🙏

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      Yeah it is weirdly satisfying, love a good clean up, I know surely we are due some nice weather hey 🤞

  • @martinturvey8129
    @martinturvey8129 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome!!

  • @tezembo1481
    @tezembo1481 Před 28 dny

    I absolutely love you guys!!! You were born to do this!! ❤

  • @WanderbusAdventures
    @WanderbusAdventures Před měsícem +2

    Oooh the space inside is lot more than I first thought. What a lot of progress. Enjoy your scrap run.
    Hammock on the front bumper 😜

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem

      😂😂😂 genius, although we know Jon will be naked 🤦‍♀️

    • @Angel-002
      @Angel-002 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@truebluetravellersWhat's a bit of nakedness between friends 🤷‍♀️😂

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      @@Angel-002 😂😂😂

  • @jonathansmith5850
    @jonathansmith5850 Před 29 dny +1

    Wow! This looks amazing already! Massive space on the inside now it’s stripped!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks mate, yeah can’t believe how much more space there is 👍

  • @user-qr4cw7qj9d
    @user-qr4cw7qj9d Před 29 dny +1

    I always thought Jess was half kidding about her "guns". But, she proved me wrong. Jess is really pulling her weight on this build!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      😂😂😂😂 I’ve still gotta get back to full fitness yet 💪💪🔫😂

  • @1961nuffield
    @1961nuffield Před 29 dny +1

    Induction heaters work with induced current, so the outer coil isn't heating anything it induces heat into what's in the centre. Nice project, it should be fun. Can you get spares easy enough?

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks for that, helpfull to know, I should I read the instructions 😂😂🤦‍♂️ cheers mate, the parts aren’t the easiest to get no, there’s only a few people that do them really

  • @markburton8303
    @markburton8303 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant guys, and what a new project - serious envy now! And good job the general is on good form with that tank.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      😂😂😂😂 that wimp had no chance without me and my 💪💪 🔫 😂

    • @markburton8303
      @markburton8303 Před 29 dny +1

      @@truebluetravellers 🤣😂

  • @jayb429
    @jayb429 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you! A real pleasure to watch, your excitement is contagious :). Jess you so remind me of me when I was younger, happy to tackle anything at all. My last big project a couple of years ago was an abandoned house in France I bought for 7,000 euros. No water, no electric, windows, bathroom or even a toilet. I was sixty years old :) Looking forward to your Alaska trip! x

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem +1

      💪💪💪 look at you go, we could be the dream team together, I’ve always wanted to do a house in France, we will leave Jon behind tho 😂💙

    • @jayb429
      @jayb429 Před měsícem +1

      @@truebluetravellers Haha! We might need his toolkit :)

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      @@jayb429 😂😂😂

  • @bren106
    @bren106 Před měsícem +1

    The way the roads have been neglected right here in this country we'll all need overlanders just to go Tesco soon.

  • @nickhoward9343
    @nickhoward9343 Před měsícem +1

    Used to love buying the old auto trader they were the good old days

  • @josefpichler7271
    @josefpichler7271 Před 22 dny

    Nice to see you, using an iconic Austrian car, a reference in Off-road-driving. Very fine!

  • @jodieburgess3995
    @jodieburgess3995 Před měsícem +1

    Can’t wait to watch a little woosy to watch it now but defos be watching it tomorrow probs as a hang over recovery ❤😂

  • @steinarbrevikknudsen1546
    @steinarbrevikknudsen1546 Před měsícem +1

    And...remember that if you are going to use the vehicle in colder regions, the water tank and pipes underneath are not advantageous. Insulation helps a little, but not enough. Some use electricity, but it must also be produced...The choice is to make it very simple or very advanced...and expensive.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Yep totally agree we won’t use this in really cold places 👍👍

  • @MissCharMay
    @MissCharMay Před měsícem +2

    So much space!❤ This going be an interesting building.

  • @chantellehacker9272
    @chantellehacker9272 Před 29 dny +1

    Always look forward to finishing work on a Saturday to get home and watch you guys!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks chantel 😊 hope your not working tomorrow so can enjoy the rest of the weekend

  • @DonnasWonderland
    @DonnasWonderland Před 29 dny +1

    I loved this video. Jesses guns, Jon’s silliness all the Ts and I loved that views had actually images of the truck in its hay day amazing !!

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks donna they were so cool hey, would be great to see some more of it in action 😊

  • @frederickclements2647
    @frederickclements2647 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant choice for your next conversion. I can't wait to see your trip to Canada, me and the wife went there for our honeymoon. 14 days travelling from Toronto over to Montreal, there are so many beautiful places and the people are so friendly.

  • @EvilBikerGangOfTheSky
    @EvilBikerGangOfTheSky Před měsícem +1

    Looks like the Sainsburys van won the reg plate toss against the Landy! We know what that means.

  • @nickhoward9343
    @nickhoward9343 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant guys, loving the build you are a good team

  • @lisasettle8798
    @lisasettle8798 Před 29 dny

    Bang on, first strip out. It’s going to be amazing. We can’t wait to keep watching. Our new temporary home arrives from the U.K. on Thursday. 42ft static so we should be very help whilst we decide what is happening. Keep up the great work. X❤

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      Thanks so much Lisa💙 wow that’s really exciting! Hope it all goes well

  • @setildes
    @setildes Před měsícem +1

    Now you have her stripped you might want to consider some engine upgrades, a tune at least, perhaps an after-market turbo and snorkel if it needs one, then an insulated engine cover that will cut the noise down, also when finished spray sound-absorbing rubber on the inner wheel arches, it will cut down the noise a lot and protect from stones. This worked a treat on our AWD Hiace, much quieter in the cab. I am loving this new build, though I thought the defender was amazing. I look forward to seeing her evolve into what will be a fantastic adventure vehicle.

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny

      Thanks very much, yeah I priced up a new turbo but to run it it would also need a bigger radiator and an oil cooler so it’s mega money, yep replacing all engine bay seals and gonna sound deaden and insulate the lot and also underseal like u say, should be much better once done 👌👌👍

  • @Overlandtravelling
    @Overlandtravelling Před měsícem +1

    Epic. Now, that will be fun to drive. Great episode, both. Darn, I want that induction heater now. 😂

  • @aidonatorgaming27
    @aidonatorgaming27 Před měsícem +2

    Great vids u 2 glad to see u managed to get that water tanker out, got alot of room to play with can't wait to see the completed build keep up the great work Jess and John

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před měsícem

      Thanks very much, it’s getting to the interesting part now 😂

    • @aidonatorgaming27
      @aidonatorgaming27 Před měsícem +1

      @@truebluetravellers your absolutely welcome 💪😀😂

  • @James-lw1us
    @James-lw1us Před 29 dny

    Another great video guys, I'm looking forward to the build process of the fire truck 🚒 Jon is always on hand to lower the tone, but only in the funny comedy way he knows 😂❤

    • @truebluetravellers
      @truebluetravellers  Před 29 dny +1

      😂😂😂😂 that’s all he knows 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😂

  • @laReidy
    @laReidy Před měsícem +1

    🙌🏻 🙌🏻- let the games begin!!!

  • @sarahb2652
    @sarahb2652 Před 29 dny

    Loving the B.T.B Jess, I am a very new DIY'er and your explanation of the rivets was awesome, definitely would like B.T.B every week too. Thanks for sharing this awesome conversion, exciting....😀🥳

  • @liamgatenby1846
    @liamgatenby1846 Před měsícem +1

    Can’t wait to see the build and the end product love watching start to finish definitely with all the projects you too have done. Brilliant videos

  • @ianlench5301
    @ianlench5301 Před měsícem +1

    This should be fun. Can't wait till Saturday.

  • @kylesmith77
    @kylesmith77 Před měsícem +1

    another cracking video guys, i can't wait to see how this one turns out 😁

  • @MrButtonpresser
    @MrButtonpresser Před měsícem +1

    What a fantastic start guys. This is going to be epic.

  • @dashcamnorm8254
    @dashcamnorm8254 Před 29 dny +1

    Another great video guys looking awesome striped out can’t wait for the next one.

  • @beebgerboogii2315
    @beebgerboogii2315 Před měsícem +1

    Very exited and can't wait for your new build to come to realisation.
    Big fan

  • @andrewmynott694
    @andrewmynott694 Před měsícem +1

    Wow! So much available space!

  • @davewilson7565
    @davewilson7565 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks guys 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @whippetsadventuresandoneman
    @whippetsadventuresandoneman Před měsícem +1

    Looking great and glad most came off easy 😊 look forward to see the build 😊

  • @jwcgroup
    @jwcgroup Před měsícem +1

    Love BTB amd TBT ... feeling the need to comment just to thank you for your continued brilliant presenting, filming and awesomely entertaining talents, you are a wonderful couple and I love the way you dive in and keep bringing new and fresh builds to suit your next adventures, totally awesome ❤❤❤