How To Build The ULTIMATE Conversion Van
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We have a 2002 Econoline conversion van, I'm bookmarking this video so I can go back later and make these modifications when the economy crashes and I'm living in it down by the river.
Looks like your time has come.
It’s getting worse by the day
Yeah, how you doing man?
hows the river
Is that you Chris Farley?!
As a fan of custom vans, that one is pretty sweet. My only critique is that it has too many windows. Not enough room to have a huge airbrushed barbarian standing on a volcano fighting a dragon. LOL
Holding a naked woman
Custom blackout curtains with tapestry on the inside or maybe have a curtain rail running across the window?
@@isaacbaker4338 Or maybe a tapestry of a huge nordic barbarian fighting a dragon while holding a naked woman.
@@DzHarryNuttz That's done inside the van.
@@nixworld767 thats what I like to hear!
I had a 1974 GMC Rally STX van that I used as a Scout Van to haul Boy Scouts around in. It had a 350 V8 and a Rochester four barrel carburetor. I always had trouble with the points ignition, so I updated it to the HEI ignition. It was a really good running van after that. On one of the first campouts we went on the boys kept mooning other cars out the back window, so I built an entertainment center that sat between the front seats. I built a wooden box and put short nap automotive carpet on it. I installed a DVD deck in it along with speakers, an inverter and a tv. I wired it up so I could control the inverter and other functions with some toggle switches and relays. It worked wonders and kept the Troop entertained so they stopped mooning cars. It was a fun project and worked great. When I sold the van I kept the system I built and have used it in 3 other vans. I just bought a 2018 Chevrolet Express van and I’m planning on setting up a second battery with an isolator so I can run the system without killing the van’s main battery. It’s cool to see your set up, thanks for sharing
I want one of these vans so much. Either a Vandura or a G20, same stuff. but these vans always fascinated me from the looks of the exterior to how magnificent the interior looks. They just look so plush and comfortable.
Did you ever get your van? I have a g20
@@jackiepope1742 lol no I didn't. With gas prices the way they are right now I'm not getting one of those anytime soon. Plus it would be parked outside a lot. The garage won't be big enough to hold one of those. But someday when the time is right, money is right. But there's some other vehicles I wanna get my hands on first before I get time if those
I remember these vans from back in the day. Always wanted one of these as a kid. I think the wood accents in this van is cool.
Now I know why having the fire extinguisher was so important.
I certainly wouldn't trust the wiring setup. I don't think it can handle the load!
@@JustinDaniels what load? curents in this instalation are minimal.
For one thing, the heater...
@@JustinDaniels He also mentioned putting a 'portable AC' in there. That means it would be pulling its power through the $10 power strip in the rear overhead. Those strips are only meant to power TV's/DVD players/computers and such. The manual for most AC units will instruct you to plug DIRECTLY into an outlet because the manufacturers know most extension cords/power strips are crap. I have yet to see a 'portable' unit that pulls less than 800 watts, but more than one power strip melt down running high amperage loads.
A short can easily cause a fire before it trips the 30 to possibly 50A breaker at a camp site hookup. It's why RV manufacturers put in a second dedicated breaker box with breakers sized to the specific components they power. He has over 30ft of un-fused, and branched, power wire running from his 'hookup' and through his van.
Everyone wonders why manufactured RV's cost so much but never take into account that they have to comply with building codes for things like the 120V power systems(or crash testing, DOT regs on propane systems, etc).
I know, and I don't even think those power strips are designed to handle as much current as an AC draws.
You should put an ssd in your xbox for faster loading and better survivability while driving.
I have a 1998 Dodge van but has been turn into a livable van and honestly its was way better than my GMC I had got a hundred and something thousand miles on it Dodge Ram got it for 1500 and I love it. Any van every vehicle will and has to be fixed sooner or later but this is the best thing I've ever invested in.
Nice work! I'd definitely recommend powering the inverter from a different battery than the starting battery. Cranking-style lead acid batteries typically don't last long under deep-cycle conditions, and you also wouldn't want to accidentally run your starting battery down while in the field.
The shore power connection is a great idea. You could even make an automatic transfer switch using a large relay, so as to automatically switch to shore power if it detects shore power, and then back to the inverter if the shore power is disconnected.
I would even suggest looking into lithium iron phosphate batteries if you do install a separate storage battery, as they have better energy density than lead-acid batteries and typically have a cycle life of 5000-7000 cycles. If you're willing to go even higher-end, you can even go with lithium-titanate batteries, which have a 10,000-20,000 cycle lifespan, albeit at lower voltage per cell.
I was going to suggest a separate battery as well. Adding to your info, there are companies (I think Painless Wiring is one of them) that make dual battery setups with an electronic solenoid isolator so with the key off the batteries are separated, allowing you to run your “house” battery as long as it will put out power and not have a draw on the engine battery. Then when you fire up the van, it automatically connects the “house” battery to the van system and the alternator will recharge both. May want to consider installing a higher output alternator to compensate. Another plus to this is if you leave something running accidentally and the engine battery dies, with the flip of a switch you can connect both batteries together and emergency start the van.
A suggestion for your Iowa winters would be put a better, weather-proof a/c plug at the shore/extension cord connection. Or have the ability to pull that plug inside so as not to catch all the road grime/salt where it would be protected. Great old van. Bulletproof drivetrain and comfort to boot. How do I know? I bought a new GMC conversion in 95 and daily drove it for 14 years and 160k, and 3 girls loved it. Chuck in NE Kansas
Dayum!!!
The best modification you can do to a vehicle, especially one you may camp in leave a dog in, etc, is to paint the roof white. It will dramatically reduce the temperature
You've got this thing pimped out! I like the white/tannish bead trim around the seats and such. Great work man, looks awesome
Why don't you do a fire truck on your channel
WOW, I really love your van. I also have a 1992 GMC Vandura 3/4 ton that is so similar to yours that it's uncanny. Even all those silly wood panels on the dash, doors, throughout the headliner are virtually identical. Mine has the 350 with the TBI and it runs like a real champ. And you're right. It's very easy and pleasant to drive. It is somewhat top heavy because my van is a mobility van with the very heavy wheelchair lift and I've always got at least one of my parents' power chairs in the back. I like the way you wired in your accessories. That inspires me to do the same thing. Thanks for a great video.
I put a 24" Samsung in my conversion. Smart view is awesome for the kids. Just mirrors the cellphone & they can watch anything on the net. My friends hook up their consoles for road trips.
Those 14-in rims are classic! It's a shame that everybody upgrades to 20's these days !(myself included) but you get so much better of a ride when you have a lot more rubber, low profile tires look good but don't ride smoothly!
14"?. I thought they came standard with 16".
The '70s and '80s GM vans have the best body lines I've always thought. The TBI setups are so reliable, dependable and simple.
Awesome Van!👍👍. Wood was the way of the 90s Conversions!🤣 About 12yrs ago, I had a 94 Suburban that was also converted with wood accents, tube TVs, etc. I also “updated” it at the time. It was great to travel in but unfortunately I didn’t take any videos/pics of it... social media wasn’t really a “thing” back then lol.
Keep the awesome content coming! 👍❤️👍
P.S. I also had that exact same “mood lighting” running the length of the vehicle in the middle & both sides...I pulled it all out & converted it to LEDs...saves a lot of draw...⚡️
Love your vids! I just bought a 76 G10 that sat for 26 years in a barn, but only has 46k miles! Next to it, was a mid to late 50's Jaguar that hasn't run in at least 30 years. Covered in dust. Beautiful. As barn find as it gets. I'm going to buy it. I live in Wisconsin, and will buy you your weight in beer if you want to give it a try!
Shaggin Wagon!!! I love conversion vans had one in my 20s . It was a blast! Great video buddy.
I just started saving up for one. Every single dollar I get is going into a lock box and not coming out until I’m 16.
Good luck buddy 👍
Good luck man!
How old are you now?
@Detective Cazanachas except for the mpg this van got huge space but its thirsty asf not a good daily driver bruh especially for a high school kid who doesnt have a job to fill everyday gas
I turned sixteen (on July 15th) and I’m going to start working as soon as the world’s problems are over with.
Ok this is GOALS for me. This is exactly what I want. Ultimate road trip vehicle. Debating between passenger or previous conversion like yours. I want the back to be open for more carrying capacity for general goods. Leave the middle row with a custom 5 person table and swivel front seats. You have a awesome setup. Thank you for sharing.
i daily a 1994 ford f-150 4x4 xlt regular cab short bed. it only has 108k miles and 5.0 and 5 speed. I plan on putting a power inverter and batteries with solar pannels in my tool box in my bed. I bought a tent that covers up the whole bed so me and my son can camp out in it. I like going overlanding and want to have power where ever i am and a sat phone and cb radio just in case. I love going out into the badlands and the salt flats to get away from ppl! Its a hobby that I picked up when the pandemic started. Gas was like $1 a gallon and I had all the time and money i wanted to go out and get the perfect 4x4 rig that i can rely on in the middle of nowhere. Its probally the most reliable model year of f150 they ever made according to google. so i love it plus i can get around 18mpg with it cuz i drive it like a tractor and shift by 2100 rpm’s.
I've wanted a van forever. Like others have said, heat is a killer. Especially on the Xbox. Just something to be aware of since it's the #1 cause of console deaths.
We had a 1990s chevy astrovan. We got it to transport stuff to the farmers market since our gmc cargo van died. For a while it was also the family van. A few years ago, we were going to cape cod, and we were taking the van. Took a lot of convincing to get our dad to take us, but we got him to. At some point in the trip, maybe an hour along, the van started to overheat, and we had to go back home because the engine couldn't take it. Sold it a few months later because of that overheating problem got worse. It was sort of sad, I liked that van.
i remember taking a trip from North Alabama to New Smyrna beach Florida about 600 miles there and 600 back with my Grand Parents and Cousins in a chevy van exactly like this one, one of the best memory's i have with them. these vans are pretty reliable, roomy and comfortable.
These vans are so damn nice to drive and even sleep in even if you're in those captain seats you can comfortably fall asleep in those
I had a 87 Chevy conversion van and the girlfriend and her 4 kids loved it. Back seat made a nice bed and frig worked great. Her brother liked it to so I sold it to him. Still going.
G20 vans are one of my favorite vehicles of all time. Them and the 69 camera pro touring. I can’t really choose between the two.
Dude, you’re far from done, you’ve gotta get more options in there. You need to build a lithium battery. Stack some Nissan Leaf models and get some solar. Drop that LS in there but run everything on the fan belt on electric motors so you’ll get 400 wheel, and a/c without the engine running. Get that independent k2500 front end diff for the 4x4 swap, and some Air springs. If you have an auxiliary air unit just pull the heat but keep the a/c and replace the heat with a diesel air heater. That way ultimate heating is built in.
Exterior:
4x 17” all black Helio he909.
Aluminum bumpers.
4x6 halo led headlamps.
Lose the 90s rv style decals.
Billet grill.
Interior:
4x Braum racing seats.
Replace the rug with rugged express van rug from bed rug.
Do a small base cabinet that fits a sink, and 5gal water can, heated with an element and on a dc pump to a shower faucet for a modular utility kitchenette.
(Could even go portable pop up shower tent like cyclecruza’s moto van build)
That kind of build would give you so much capability just lets your imagination run wild.
Ultimate build man.
I have an 84 g20 that I tricked out. Lowered the front end, built a bed in the back, led fireplace but shes worn out and good luck finding lower control arms for them. I've had her for 10yrs and shes ready to be retired. I'm gonna buy one something like you have. A high top. Cant wait to hit the highways during the summer in my new van!
Do you run everything off the engine or Batteries when static? Ever think of adding Cheap Solor cells to the roof? I would add airbags in rear for added ride stablity, add on for over load.
You can add2 solar panels and and an inverter, if you wish.
Honestly if I'd build one I'd go for a pre 97 4th gen Econoline 7.3 Diesel. Easy 4x4 conversion and I don't have to smog it in Cali. Which means I can tune the 7.3 to make powah!
Sure. It will pass everything but a gas station. Nothing like the smell and noise of burning diesel fumes while it's running. Ugh!!
@@houseofno
You do realize that older pre DEF deisels get better mpg than gas right? Especially when you get a less restricted exhaust and intake then tune it. And are you going to notice exhaust fumes while driving? No
I had a 91 SIlverado that had that motor in it, bought it new and drove it 397000 miles with no major breakdowns....just replaced normal wear and tear items....best vehicle I ever owned
You totally inspired me to do some things to my new used conversion van.. dope van!
i miss my vandura i wrapped it around a tree 12 years ago my favorite part was the switch in the side barn door that turned the back bench into a bed
Great video i recently bought a 1989 and wish i knew of a junkyard that had some near me so i could cabbage some parts as this is the first one i have had that that cupholder piece was attached TO the dash and when pulling the engine cover i heard a snap, busted that piece in the dash i can rig it i suppose but would sure like to scavenger some things for it. But gonna mini camper it soon as well.
Dodge and Ford long vans have a big rear overhang for better traction and turning radius, where the long chevy has a longer wheelbase for better ride at the expense of traction and turning radius. I have the Dodge.
My '90 Chevy pickup w/ TBI 350 was bulletproof. Needed mid grade gas to not ping but 100% reliable and even got acceptable MPG. 10/10 would buy again.
Well done young man.
I’m looking for my next G20.
Very rugged, these vans can jump a curb, or jump over a RXR crossing. I recommend painting the roof white.
I have a 93 G3500 7.4 lol 454!! With only 89,000 on original engine and trans 😲🤫 I'm in the process of converting to a little more modern... Mine has a back up deep cycle battery and all the fixings... This van has even more bells and whistles considering this one in particular was limited edition. Including CB radio,the backseat before I took it out was actually electronicallymotivated to go like futon from up to a seat and down like a bed but there was so much mechanical crap underneath that left no room for storage I decided to take it out... back where you had your TV remote and such I have a two teir drop I have decided to take both of the middle seats out honestly it's easier to move around from the front seat to the back without the middle seats in the way... If you look into this van or and or have any pointers you're more than welcome to contact me... I'll continue to watch your channel. Which I feel is super awesome!! That you have the van that you do it looks so different mine s all leather yours is all blue #awesomesauce
Ha! We had one like this for our workshop to transport the heavier spare parts to
the sub-dealers. It was a 305 3-speed with a squeaking and rusting body but its
hauling capacities where famous at this time. A competiting Euro 1.5 ton was more
then the double price of the Chev. Basically crap and poor quality but it was FUN!
YOU found a decent camper. Nice!
Like our first family Chevy van bought for $1,000. Replaced timing chain, brakes, tires, AC, put an inverter and TV/VCR in it(this was in early 1990) and drove it another 100,000 miles. Made 500 to 2,000 mile family trips much nicer. Children are grown, still have conversion vans.
fanstatic video kevin i love trucks and vans like this always wanted one or have the chance to camp in one its one of the thingds on my bucket list lol and this van in such good shape not a dent rust or anything on it not a thing love the interior color really like the set up you have and the ideas you did or going to do in the future thumbs up and shared
nice van, beautiful '65 rambler next to it
We use to run a custom van conversion company , all your wood trim , windows and furniture ,came from Indiana, creation windows , flex steel , Goshen seating , everything else built in house down to the patterns , jig saw , and table saws , and a router , fun days .
This van is my favorite project on this channel
13:35 AC/DC power..... hell yes. Rock on brother 🤘 lol
I have a 1992 ford falcon with solar panels and generator propane for heater cooking and hot water heater for showers I love your videos thank you
Great build, came here from Mook's video on your trip. Well done, well thought out. Looking forward to seeing more adventures.
Best van build by far. The purity of imagination. Everything you said hit home. Grew up with the G20 so I feel it. If there was an LS build for me it be right here though I'd do solar and everything else too. Dope vid!
I have the same band van except for in Dodge and it was a 250 van I did the back with a full size bed raised up and drawer slides underneath for all my framing tools compressor everything I took the swivel seats out of the middle of the van left that wide open just carpeted floor and I had swivel Captain chairs in the front 318 engine I took the transmission and exchanged it for a 6-speed which ended up being really good on the highway you could do 85 miles an hour and only 2,000 RPMs it was crazy anyway I had a 10000 watt inverter and a second battery I put a 5000 BTU AC unit in the back window I did not have the big back windows on the side I was glad that was just solid metal I had a roof ladder mini rack up top but let me tell you that little bitty 5000 BTU in the back window and no front AC dude you can hang meat in that van during the summer time in Texas anyway I love your conversion that was cool
I'd definitely go RV Style at some point and get a second battery under the bed or something, wouldn't want all that strain on the vans battery.
People can call me weird all they want but I love vans😂 especially the old ones
I worked with the company that converted the van for 15years. We at one time were converting 200 of those a day.
The transmissions are a good feature, and the engines are too: if you wear out a Chevy smallblock v-8, there's just no engine on the market that is easier to find a replacement, less expensive, or easier to find a world of maintenance and upgrade parts.
I drive a Chevy Express conversion van, a few years newer, but very much like yours: overstuffed blue velour seats and chunks of oak trim screwed onto the interior surfaces everywhere. They are nice variety of stealth camper as well. AS long as you're careful about using lights inside, camping in a conversion van allows you to park nearly anywhere. Conversion vans are common enough that nobody looks twice at one and imagines that it's a camper rig.
ik this is an old video, but one thing to note is that, when you move an xbox 360 while a disc is in the tray and spinning, it WILL damage the disc, so do watch for that
also if you have a hard drive in it, try and put an ssd instead, as any bumps in the road won't be too kind to the spinning platters in that hard disk
very cool van though, love all the wood in it
Own a 93 g20, love my TBI 350 and 700r4
Nice van. I'm rebuilding my 79 wide body trades maxi van! Less than 20k miles, no rust. High top. 360 engine!
GM vans are the bomb from like 1973 to 1993 the body is almost unchanged. You need a door fix just get a newer one from any junkyard. I swapped a th350 out for a 700r4 and only needed a $20 trans cross member from a late model to make it fit.
I have a 93 Chevrolet van, I love it. It’s probably my favorite vehicle to drive cross country.
i cant stress enough how much i love you and your channel
I can admire all the work that went into your setup but I can't help but smile thinking about how simple my ecoflow river pro will make my van electrical 😁
We need to talk! I have a 91 chevy G30 and a River Pro as well. But I do need to do some of the wiring he has done for 110v and DC outlets in the back, and especially for the lights in the back. Or do you just move the river pro around all the time??? seriously need to know how to do this. Thank you for any help!
I personally prefer chevy vans 😍 my dad had an chevy g30 1991 I think it was, interior by starcraft, loved that van 😊 had over 200000 miles. I love it when I see chevy vans on the road, especially here in Norway cause there aren't many left 🤔
The van my dad had, had the bench back that you could transform into a bed 😊👌
out of all of the conversion van vids I have watched yours is genius
Wow! You're a genius! I have a 1997 Hightop Ford E-150 Econoline!
Your van conversion is 🔥 big inspiration
The wood is my favorite part 🤩
Honestly the best youtuber I've ever watched
beauty reliability quality power and simplicity super car for off road driving
Clean install, ingenious solutions, all terrific. All that blue plush, though. Nothing says "lingering disco era" quite like a plushmobile. On the other hand, it was comfortable and durable -- as is obvious here -- so, as one who is all thumbs, they're all up for this one.
My dad and brother are Dodge guys...between their two trucks they have gone through four or five transmissions. Safe to say they still haven't figured transmissions out
Thanks. I've been looking at a Chevy and didn't know if it was better than the Ford.
I love my 92 chevy choochoo custom conversion , yes very easy to work on .. very cool conversion Kev. solar and batteries and a diesel heater , i added with a playstation .
I'm looking for 1 of these Van's...I'm going to put 3 110 wat solar panels on the top of it and I'm gonna have 4 batteries in the van ...I'm gonna take a trip to slab city and live in the van for 8 months...I already have bought of the solar panels now I think I'm going to buy 2 more...I'm gonna weld up so type of aluminum frame ontop of the van so I can hinge the panels if needed ...anyways love your van man I'm glade you tube is paying off for you...
A good idea for your inverter issue might be to find a wrecked small RV in a junkyard and if there is one left grab it up for your van. Usually the inverters in RVs are plenty large enough.
The van of my dreams !
Great diggs there brother. The piping and interior are in really good shape for the age.
I'm not telling you what you should do, but I will suggest you at least consider going with a LY6 mated to a 6L90 when you do the swap. They're extremely abundant, easily run 250,000 miles before a rebuild, quite cheap, easy to find parts, decent torque and they're also designed for use with a transaxle, if you've ever thought of doing a 4×4 conversion. First place I would look for one is, a wrecked, or rusted (low mileage) 2007-2013 Silverado HD, Sierra HD, Suburban HD, or Yukon HD
You could be at max weight (with a trailer) and still pull through the mountains with ease!
I had a 92 gmc van with 150k on it and it ran and drove pretty good. Got it for 500 bucks, it was rusty and didn’t have the back seats, so I threw a bed in it. It drove like a tank and sold it for 1200 without putting any work into it. I’d love to find one in good shape like yours.
Gots a 92 g20. Just getting started on our build.
Very nice van! And some of the similar concepts with power that I started on with my caravan. Pretty simple, pretty smart 👌
Tip for parking .. I carry a few for sale signs for when I park in parking lots !
Dang it! Now i need my old van back 😅
Omg this is the closest that I've seen that matches mine so closely though mine is an 85 . I'm on my own so really it is just like I got it . I really wanted to convert it but doesn't seem to be in the cards for me . But hoping i can get a few tips that can make it a bit more doable for living in. Thanx for posting
i have a gmc g3500 van i built out and lived in it for 3 years. the tbi engine never gave me problems, everything that's broken on it is basically my fault for not knowing how to take care of it. had to do 2 water pumps and a radiator, the suspension is worn from me not knowing i needed to grease it, etc
Really nice van, but you should make a board to have all connected at the same time and switch automatically if you have external power or dc power...
Nice van. Oak wood was very popular on conversion vans in the 90's. I used to see those vans everywhere back in the day.
This is how Id wire a van if I knew nothing about wiring. Awesome!
I loved your van!!.
How much You play for it?
Hello awesome vid! I also have a gmc vandura conversation van (she’s a 91 and her name is Bertha) she began to develop a over heating problem during the winter and I didn’t get antifreeze in her quick enough so she froze with water in her and I cracked the heads. Would it be easier to just get a whole new motor or should I take the time to fix the heads? The transmission was replaced at 200,000 miles and now only has 4,000 miles on it. I love my van she was my home for a long while and I don’t want to end up scrapping her any suggestions would be greatly appreciated have a wonderful day and keep making awesome vids I’m honestly addicted to y’all content
Hey! Just watched Mook's video on your Junkyard/Cave trip. Looked like you two had a great time.
Where can I find the video of this Chevy/GMC van junkyard?
Watching this in Marshalltown and randomly came across this and happen to see Marshalltown on your TV 😂
Sorry to hear your weather report, the big hail "it's fine, everything is fine.....". That part made laugh! Parking under a bridge tonight?
I use TVs with external power supplies, then use a laptop charger cord that uses 12 volts to power it. The plugs and watts must match up. This lets you power the TV without an inverter. I'm wondering how to Air Condition these things. I wonder if the roof is strong enough to hold up a small RV AC, you could use a small genset stored on a hitch carrier.
I just bought this exact same van color and everything a 94 148000 miles with a newer 350 engine I've got lots of plans for this thing
❤like your van make, I been looking for something similar with a good price. Dude super cool!
its a 5lug 3/4 ton? hmm interesting.. i like ur van alot, miss my 96 g20, most comfortable vehicle ive ever drove and relaxed in ever!
Joshua MC I miss my 1990 G20. Gotta build one of these out some day. and yeah 3/4 ton vehicles in the 90s bore 5 log axles. Crazy but true.
You can get 12v TVs from RV places so it can run off the battery/solar.
The bad news: they are expensive.
If you splice or plug the battery charger into your extension chord, you won't have to plug and unplug it every time you switch between inverter and shore power. Also, If you put the inverter closer to the battery and run the AC circuit front to back instead of back to front, you could save wire and/or voltage drop.
This is a cool van!! I need one of these for travel with our kids!
Vans are great as long as you keep them clean! I have impounded a few that people were actually living in that smelled like spoiled food and Ham & ass! Lol, 😆 now when I have to impound them I hold my breath before I enter! 😆
Kinda motivates me to get a retired school bus and do a slight RV conversion