How to build a metal high top on a van - DIY
Whether you'd like a walk-in closet for your weekend glamping trips, a dance club on wheels , or getting ready for the apocalypse, a high top van will maximize your space while giving you the ability to stand. I made this high top out of 22 gauge sheet metal and 16 gauge 1" x 1.5" steel tubing in December 2020. It was my first welding job and a damn good one if you ask me, "Welders" feel free to leave my score in the comments below. After driving around an old 95' Dodge Ram 3500 extended van with the top cut off in Los Angeles for a year, it was time. No more beautiful palm trees, getting my stereo stolen, or the occasional fast food drink thrown in by my favorite road rager. This van needs a top, this van needs a top now!
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Nice feckin' job, mate.
i really hope you love what your doing.....because my friend you are an ARTIST!!! and your still young GREAT JOB!!
@palemoonart
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I love to create ✨️✨️✨️ Thanks so much!
Very impressive, outstanding job, others pale in comparison. Driving around with the top cut out, haha that's fantastic, I love it. Cheers from the East Coast
@palemoonart
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Great work 👏
I have that same model van and most tops look like a pimple. You some how made it look like it belonged and you smoked the build. Fantastic job
@palemoonart
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
looks good looking forward to the next video
Looks fantastic
good shit!
Wowzer I'm just really impressed..please show us more info on the continuing build!
@palemoonart
10 ай бұрын
I'll be adding more videos next month 🌿
Me gusto mucho tu trabajo felicidades quisiera ver qué más se le hizo a la camioneta
What degree did you cut the support ribs? Beautiful fab work btw.
What do you think, it is possible to use spare van and cut off 3feet from him to make extension
Good looking shop, hey do you think this van will be kinda top-heavy?
@palemoonart
Жыл бұрын
Good question! The existing roof weighed about 200 pounds. This roof weighs around 425 pounds. I believe the little bit of extra weight still makes it safe, and the tapered sides may help shift the weight to the center of the van.
@frankfurther3828
Жыл бұрын
@@palemoonart i would be curious on how it handles, thanks
@palemoonart
Жыл бұрын
I haven't noticed much change in the handling except when driving through desert high winds! I have been weaving through Los Angeles traffic for the last 2 years with no problems at all. I'd say the biggest issue is not being able to drive into parking garages. Lol
Do you think someone could build a hightop with wood❔
@palemoonart
10 ай бұрын
You can totally build a van top out of wood. I would construct it similar to old-school wooden planes. Thin ribs and lots of glue to keep the weight down.
What is Best or your Favorite smart-ass comment you've had abt Van so far?
How much would you charge to do this again?
@palemoonart
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I would charge $3000 for labor + materials. At the time, materials cost around $500. Somewhere between $3500 - $4000 total
@rev.lazarus906
Жыл бұрын
@@palemoonart what state and city are you located in?
@palemoonart
Жыл бұрын
Los Angeles, California
@rev.lazarus906
Жыл бұрын
@@palemoonart great, i looked at your about, but theres no contact email. can you post one up and we can exchange info? thank you so much
@palemoonart
Жыл бұрын
You can contact me at Kepplerservices@gmail.com