1989 GMC VANDURA | DIY Van Conversion - Van Life

1989 GMC VANDURA | DIY Van Conversion - Van Life
In this video, you will see some of the steps that were taken in converting my van, a 1989 GMC Vandura. It took me 3 1/2 months of non stop building. I had to tear everything out and start from scratch. I am very happy with the results. Van life is going to be fun and an adventure and I look forward to sharing more of my story on how I converted this van to be a tiny house on wheels. Check out most of the products I purchased to help build out this van into a tiny home.
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  • @Contrary_Sheby
    @Contrary_Sheby Жыл бұрын

    It was the happy dance for me🤣

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    Жыл бұрын

    hahahaha! A moment of satisfaction LOL!

  • @jamielynn2585
    @jamielynn2585 Жыл бұрын

    Nof going to lie, I liked it with the stock interior.

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    Жыл бұрын

    You did? That’s awesome. Yeah for me, I wanted to redesign it for complete comfort.

  • @jamielynn2585

    @jamielynn2585

    Жыл бұрын

    @@IAMChrisWorkman I love the nostalgia of the old 80s and 90s vans, and that interior was in pretty good shape. I would have tried to keep the nice stuff and clean it up, but function over form is more important ^.^

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamielynn2585 that’s a good point. Functional is key! Haha during in the summer and in the heat, it needed a make over

  • @alysef6266
    @alysef62662 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a 1995 Vandura 2500 and need inspo on building this is the best one I’ve found so far, thank you! Also I have so many questions 😩

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi DM me on Instagram and I can guide you as best as I can lol. Thanks for liking this video =) @iamchrisworkman

  • @LoveAcrossAmerica
    @LoveAcrossAmerica2 жыл бұрын

    Great job, I just purchased a 1994 GMC Vandura and looking forward to some additions.

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on! Hope it turns out well!

  • @MsStuff00
    @MsStuff002 жыл бұрын

    You made me giggle a few times🥰Wishing you and Cookie safe travels.👣🐾

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi thank you for the wishes and I’m glad to make you giggle lol!

  • @toddschaefer3774
    @toddschaefer37743 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Well done. Great walkthrough. This is very encouraging to watch and fun! Thanks for sharing.

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Todd! I appreciate it. Lots of hard work!

  • @PochoNews
    @PochoNews2 жыл бұрын

    Way cool dude

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!!

  • @s.raeshaffer9200
    @s.raeshaffer92003 жыл бұрын

    You’re living my dream!!! I’m so excited to see all of your adventures.

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stina!!! I had to build this dream from scratch haha. Yes I’ll document my travels for sure! But sure going to show you guys the real story of this build haha my real challenges lol

  • @atendrasingh6851
    @atendrasingh68512 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Atendra

  • @stephendison5413
    @stephendison54133 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow you really put a lot of work into that! Serious commitment!

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just like ninja warrior man! You know me… haha I don’t stop lol

  • @outlawbadge1
    @outlawbadge12 жыл бұрын

    Wow, you did a fantastic job building your camper van. Looks beautiful and you lightened it up inside as well. If I knew anything about solar I’d love to put some in our 1995 GMC Vandura. Thanks for sharing

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome Michael! Yeah the white walls makes it feel bigger inside. And good luck on the solar. I watched a lot of videos to help with my solar system

  • @Morningdovecamp
    @Morningdovecamp7 ай бұрын

    Beautiful build 👍👍 Enjoy!! 👍🚙🌞🏞

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @rahishkansal2212
    @rahishkansal22123 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Moon Walk :) Really Hard Working Man

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rahish! I’m driven and passionate! I do my best always

  • @advanturelife3168
    @advanturelife31683 жыл бұрын

    I like how your van build turned out. I have a 1989 vandura 2500 that I'm about to start renovating but just haven't known where to start, your video is very helpful especially because I want to do the same ceiling in mine.

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome!!! Yeah it took me a couple months! I’m ready to sell it now. If you know anyone interested in buying. Let me know :)

  • @josiesjournals
    @josiesjournals3 жыл бұрын

    This is great! I have a 93 Vandura I am starting to build out, wondering what you did/if you have tips on what to do with all the electric wires (can you just cut and cap them?) and the big heater in the back?

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure find me on Instagram! @iamchrisworkman

  • @therockagaming1887
    @therockagaming18873 жыл бұрын

    Wow great job man 👏🏻

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks brotha!! Hard work pays off lol

  • @supernurse43
    @supernurse433 жыл бұрын

    Very nice!! You are very talented!!

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi thank you!! I am always trying to find ways to improve myself and take on new challenges

  • @traceybent280
    @traceybent2803 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much your bone broth soup help me alot in 3 days i lost 7 lb thanks

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow you did?! That is amazing and happy you tried it. Gut health is so important. I know I’m doing van life videos, but will sprinkle health related videos also.

  • @fecollins9268
    @fecollins92683 жыл бұрын

    Hey long time no see. I hope you doing well. And enjoy your adventures

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Yes it’s been awhile because of the van lol 😆

  • @AimeeDugger-tw5tb
    @AimeeDugger-tw5tb Жыл бұрын

    Please come remodel mine!!!

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    Жыл бұрын

    That would be cool!!

  • @benitadominguez2077
    @benitadominguez20773 жыл бұрын

    Hola✌️ more Inspiration to get my !!%^#!! moving 🤪saved your video 😎 Summers in the north 🏖 and winters in the south 🌴🏖 Gracias 🎃

  • @autumnkuhn5132
    @autumnkuhn513210 ай бұрын

    How did you drill into the top without screws sticking out? Did you drill into the wood beams in the fiberglass? I’m afraid of weakening it and I don’t know if glueing is the best solution to getting the supports to stay in place 🤔 I have a 94 vandura with a fiberglass roof as well!

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes, I drilled into the beams in the fiberglass. I wouldn't trust just glue, unless you have great support

  • @DaveMarket
    @DaveMarket Жыл бұрын

    I have a 1995 g2500 Vandura also. I am looking for a good top to raise it a foot or so. Any Suggestions? Thanks

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi here’s a good website. There’s more out there. Just got to find them. tufport.com/van-tops/

  • @dancegodrobotboy
    @dancegodrobotboy2 жыл бұрын

    Hey I’m ira Wilkins and I just picked up a 95 van like this was wondering how long it took you to do this job im about to do the same

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    It took me about 4 months non stop

  • @terabytegamingmedia3977
    @terabytegamingmedia39772 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing!! I would love to pay you to do this to my van. How much do you charge??

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks!! Do you live in Vegas? And what kind of van do you have?

  • @kokokat584
    @kokokat5843 жыл бұрын

    Does it come insulated already? How tall is it inside? Thx

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea it does come insulated from the beginning but it wasn’t great insulation. So I re did the insulation myself. I don’t have the video of me adding all the insulation in the walls, but it’s all in there now! It’s about 5’5” tall inside and 7.5 feet tall outside

  • @deadman252
    @deadman2522 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? Just curious

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 5'5" so I was able to stand up almost completely! Have to tilt my head a tad to fit in the van haha.

  • @jonathancastaneda5308
    @jonathancastaneda53083 жыл бұрын

    Can u work on my can I have a 1989 vandura

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    3 жыл бұрын

    You have one also?! That’s awesome! Are you in Las Vegas?

  • @daze3752
    @daze3752 Жыл бұрын

    My biggest fear is doing this and someone just totaling it

  • @IAMChrisWorkman

    @IAMChrisWorkman

    Жыл бұрын

    I can definitely see that as a major concern. My fear was my van breaking down, and it being in a repair shop for awhile.

  • @JulietsMan
    @JulietsMan8 күн бұрын

    id just like to take this opportunity to say reflectix sucks. that is all