This is MUCH harder than I expected - Chevy Astro Budget Camper Van
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- In this video I start the build out of the interior of my van. I am slowly transition this van into a proper camper van. Here I show you the truth and the struggles of doing it yourself without experience.
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I see these vans are gathering a following
Just a little
I like this guy!
Building out any van is very hard if you wanna do it the right way and make it look awesome! Especially a passenger van with nooks and crannies and grooves and windows to work around! It’s looking awesome and thanks for the tips that helped me complete my build!
Thank you Dakota! Ill being doing it as right as i possibly can 😂 all while being simple
@@ImChrisDeDecker hello, do you think it's better to buy a work van and convert it into a camper van?
Came for Astro van content, stayed for “hole in my van” song
Great video. Good tutorial on scribing panels. Wish I could have seen this before starting my build, it probably would have came out better. But one thing I did learn from my build, the blemishes in your build will not decrease the enjoyment of your travels in your van one little bit. Have fun with it.
That is exactly what I am thinking. I will still truly enjoy the adventures no way around it. I could have Scribd and made the scribe a bit better. But that is for future Chris
Love your videos thank you for taking the time and sharing them. Helps alot.
You had me cracking up with the van hole 😆
I am a DIYer who makes mistakes but has fun while doing them 😊 Thank you very much Dawn
@@ImChrisDeDecker Well I enjoy your videos and have helped me alot with my Safari Thank you
Awesome GO GATORS
I am excited to see how Richardson performs as the main QB. Should be a good season
Never hesitate to call whenever you're thinking about doing anything woodworking related BEFORE you start, man... :)
I'll call you in a bit, I'm about to install a bidet (NOT in the van - I wish)
riv-nuts were a nice touch and sturdy. you have me curious about DIY steam bending but, thats hell sturdy plywood too likely not practical i might assume
I have seen that done on some woodworking videos I have watched, but that is out of my reach 😂 3/4 scribe cuts would have been the best route imo.
Use 3m spray glue and cover panel with fabric and foam Matrix . it will cover your mistakes as well
Perhaps, I have material and Gorilla spray adhesive for the exposed metal. Im planning to simply stain the wood. I do not think the mistakes will haunt me too much. If it does, I can always go back and cover it.
Looking forward to the finished product. Currently doing our third van conversion and still always looking for new and better ways to fit those damn snug lugs. :)
Same here, I appreciate it! Snug plug may be a good temp fix
jb weld the hole shut? don't weld it shut unless you've learned how to quickly air cool the tachs and some experience welding. you'll warp it. where as JB is a two part expoy. that or some semi regid expoy
a contour gauge might help with this jpb. amazon has them
Totally forgot those were a thing. Ill order one soon!
So far all I used is a 4'x8' 1/2 ply and 1/4 ply, 1"x3" lumbar and a 2"x2"
Oh my goodness, the Patron credits got botched I have zero clue how that happened because i rechecked it several times.
I would re-upload the video but doing so is confusing. So sorry again.
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Hey man! Happy memorial day weekend to you!
Appreciate it buddy! And you too!
Exelente video y gracias por poner los sudtitulos en español soy de México CDMX y te sigo es todos tus videos una pregunta que modelo es tu camioneta
No problem! I am glad I am getting viewers from Mexico 🙏 It is the LS model
Why didn't you use all composite aluminum panels and metal studs to cut weight ?
hey I noticed you still have your rear seatbelt mount in above. I grinded mine off cause its unneccesary and just blocks the window a tad bit.
Ive put that on my mental to do list before I got to the ceiling. Tbh, I forgot about it so thank you!
@@ImChrisDeDecker I love your build and recently back in January bought my astro and been working on it since. Been loving your videos.
You could have probably got away with just scribe cut the back of the plywood about a 2/3 of the way through the plywood spaced about three inches apart it should have given enough flex to install the panel !
That is what people are telling me. Next time hopefully I will think of that!
Nice furry kid you have there.
She is the best. Thank you