Solid work my dude!

@liamconrad

4 жыл бұрын

thanks boss!

dude just jumped straight to the point haha, love it

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

lets get into it

this thing is sick. my parents just got me a 75 dodge tradesman for my first car and it's so badass. needs a little work but it's coming together

The only strangers van i’d get in

Nice door panels! Great overall system for your lifestyle 👍🏼👍🏼✨️

Cool enough. Enjoy.

Good job

This is sick. In the process of renovations on my van, thanks for the inspo! Can't wait to be a ski/surf bum 🤙

@liamconrad

2 жыл бұрын

yew haha the dream

I really like the dry food drawer: peanut butter, baby wipes, princess first aid kit and beats speaker.

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

i put a-lot of thoughtful planning into it!

Yea this van is perfectly laid out

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Super chill bro

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

thanks bro

Those shorts are legit

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

@ripcurl please sponsor me haha

YOU DID A GR8T JOB ON YOUR VAN! 👍 ❤

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !!!!

Loved the vid. GR8 DIY. Damn you're tall .. HAHA !!!

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

thanks! I appreciate it, yes planes and vehicles are hard to fit in! haha but all is well

Did a lotta travelling in my 61 Kombi last century😁. Really like your build. I hadda be a lot more weight conscious coz it wasn’t a 5 litre v8, it was a 36hp 4. But that was half the fun. Onya🤙

Awesome!

Amazing van build

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Rick!

This is the best van I’ve ever seen!

@liamconrad

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

awesome video

Just came across for some ideas and this helps.

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

awesome, happy to help!

I like your van

grt work brother 👍👍works for u great ❣️❣️

@liamconrad

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the awesome support

That’s rad van

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

thanks man

Very cool.

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Yyewww!

So cute

You need an E350🤠

@liamconrad

2 жыл бұрын

I know... its got a v8 5.0 but I would be nice to have some more horses in there with the hightop

So cool. Do more content man

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

Soon, I sold this van, and will be bulding some canoes and boats in the future. as well as sailing on boats more

Nice set up I’m doing the same thing I surf in SLO county if you are ever out there

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

hell yah man - hmu on instagram @liammconrad

Tuffffff!

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

thanks brodie

What kind of prep work went into the exterior paint job, like sanding priming and what kind of paint. It’s a great color.

I honestly love this van! I’m gonna pull so many ideas from you channel thank you! Also! Where did you get the floor Matt for the front?🤔

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 4x8 ft roll of rubber matting from home depot I believe!

Great video, thanks for sharing. Two questions: 1) do you experience any road handling issues at highway speds, if you have how have you addressed it; and 2) what tire rack did you use, and are you satisfied with its strength and ease of installation.

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your questions! around 65 mpg and under it handles super well just like a normal F-150 from back then would, high top doesn't seem to have a big effect at that speed. If your pushing it 70+ and its windy or gusty you might want to be careful with steering play since the van is pretty tall it catches more wind, but overall I have had no issues for a year now and it drives very nicely, I usually just set cruise control around 65 and relax a bit. for the tire rack I bought a Surco branded tire carrier for Econoline vans off amazon pretty cheap ($125 I think) / they have different model so make sure you look at the right one. Its pretty sturdy, depending on what tire size you throw on there it can be a little wobbly, but for mine its all good. It clips into the door hinge and I bolted it nicely through the back door and water sealed it. Gets the job done for that price, but if you have larger tires for off roading or something you might want to explore a different option.

@roberttretsch8794

3 жыл бұрын

@@liamconrad thank you very much for your response

The license plate my guy! Yewwwww! Only surfers, skaters, bmx riders and other xtremen sport people know about that haha! I have a van as well bro @shredvann on IG ! Loving your build bro

I’d love to know the deets on your hi-top replacement. Please share.

@liamconrad

2 жыл бұрын

Fiberine Co in Long Beach CA... They are awesome people ... when i bought the van the current roof situation had look like someone drove it into a parking garage that was slightly too low haha. It had a crunched front starboard side corner that didn't hold water ... so I was initially wanted to make my own and was doing sketches and plans/research... but to be completely honest at that time in my life i was not confident with my fiberglass and waterproofing capabilities... I wanted to leave that for the pros back then. that being said the roof replacement was by far the costliest part of the build ( it actually cost more than what I paid cash for the van)... I think it was around $4k total because I had an older van so they had to find a special mold... as well as i got the highest version since 6'6 and wanted to "go big or go home" so I could stand and change out of my wetsuit in there when its cold... but yah um thats about it to be honest ( call Fiberine Co. in LB if your thinking about it... from my research they were the best option and were relatively close to my home base at the time) If I were to do it all over again, I would not hesitate to use them... however, nowadays with my current knowledge i would probably try to build something myself... with fiberglass and wood... or maybe even a metal design potentially with a welder friend.

Nice setup! Curious about your water setup if you wouldn't mind elaborating. Where is fresh water tank, where does sink drain too, how is the pump setup?

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

I have 40 tank strapped underneath - running next to the drive shaft... far enough away. Jabsco 5 gal per minute water pump hooked into the electrical system with switches. I have that sink so waters pulled up through the facet into there - there's a small grey water tank below or ability to just drain out if need be - can empty when convenient. Theres a fillip intake with vent through back ... can hook a garden hose up. Don't usually drink that water... just for cleaning dishes or washing hands etc - drinking water I buy depending on where Im going and what my needs are.

nice. I have a 1977 van with a 5.0, it's lifted and 4x4 but nothing going on on the inside yet. recent purchase

@liamconrad

2 жыл бұрын

dang !!! so sick, the 5.0 are great if you keep good maintenance..I haven't had any issues, but mines low miles too. 4x4 is a dream lol maybe one day haha

@sutherlandbrook3205

2 жыл бұрын

​@@liamconrad haha im back watching this tour again. i like your van. I recently got suuuper carried away with the welder and made my van wider so i can put a bed accros + insulation and still have 80"... which i i think you'd even fit in, but it's spacious for me at 6'0. my ceiling is only 6 foot, but i couldnt go any higher cause my van already stands at 9'3.25" - which on a flat bed tow truck leaves a quarter inch of legal height where i live. i had it towed home 330 kms (caa. free=wayy cheaper than the gas haha) and the tow truck driver was sooo sketched out about the height and going under bridges once we got to my town.

Good van

Hey Liam, how much was the fiberine high top, looking to get the same. Thanks, nice video

@matthewtrujillo3712

2 жыл бұрын

Message them on Instagram. They are really good about replying

Отличный вэн! Мечтаю о таком! Привет из России!)

@liamconrad

2 жыл бұрын

спасибо, надеюсь, твои мечты сбудутся

Love the high top! I’m also super tall so I’m thinking of doing something similar, but I’m hesitant because of fuel mileage. Have you notice a drop in mpg since raising the roof?

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

yes adding height will lower your mileage so be careful

I've been looking at Fiberene tops and also making my own. They say ~300lbs tops on the roof, does it seem stable walking up there? If I made my own I would try to use extra layers so I could have a deck. Cheers, sweet get up!

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

They are stable enough for me, I wouldn't bring more than myself up there personally. They are nice people and make a quality top, but the nature of the materials they use I'm not sure is designed for a-lot of weight as they say. Potentially could reinforce them, they make everything custom so if you bug them enough they might do something extra. hope this helps

How much did you build out cost?

how did you make the board carrier in the van, need that in my van right now

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

I screwed some small U-shaped brackets into the roof paneling making sure I have a short screw to not go through the roof. Then I just ran some surfboard roof rack straps through them and can slide boards in and hoist them to the top of the roof

How much did the hightop cost installed.

Hey! I'm considering buying a Ford Econoline or something similar to convert and I would love to do a roof topper on it. So far I only know of Fiberine in Cali that does it and Tufport. Where did you get yours from? What was the cost of the topper and of the install?

@liamconrad

6 ай бұрын

Fiberine did mine. It wasnt cheap. I bought my van for $3k, the topper new with the option I wanted was another $4k installed I believe. It was the biggest expense, but was necessary as the orginal fiberglass roof was compromised. I would recommend Fiberine / they do great work.

Dope! Did you insulate the roof?

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

I did not as I live in southern ca, its often too hot here rather than too cold!

@joseambriz5897

3 жыл бұрын

@@liamconrad for real. In winter blankets are enough

Very nice build! How much was the roof top ?

@zachcharlot5026

3 жыл бұрын

i want to know too

@dcomstock760

2 жыл бұрын

2k plus 1k install

Good job men hey what tha name or link for tha showers system

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

dura faucet is the one i have www.amazon.com/Dura-Faucet-Exterior-DF-SA184-BK-DF-SA187-BK/dp/B0854DG21J

@fuertep2do

Жыл бұрын

@@liamconrad thank's so much

I like the van so I don't have any questions but dude why are you so tall?

@liamconrad

2 ай бұрын

haha thanks man 🤙🏼 don’t know!!!

How did you panel the roof??

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

nail gun!

How did you create the wall frame for your van?

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

Hey, im not sure I completely understand, my van is pretty curved, and I paneled it straight with insulation and wood to metal. as for the upper top part panneled using two cross beams from stern to bow - then plywood ontop to level, then cedar planking tongue and groove as it was a bit thinner and fragile.

If you don’t mind me asking, how much was it to get a custom high roof installed? that’s what i’m wanting to get but i’m not sure where/how much!

@OneManiBand

3 жыл бұрын

Prices vary, because there are lots of options for your top, but base price is just about $2k for a tall top with no windows or reinforcements

@blahmcblah7994

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneManiBand I'm also someone interested in a hightop. Do you know where to get one? I don't live near california so it'd be a lot to drive down to get one from Fiberine

@OneManiBand

3 жыл бұрын

@@blahmcblah7994 gotcha. Fiberine in California is the most common place, but for other places I would say check out local junkyards because you can get one for $70 if you are willing to pull it off and install it yourself :)

@blahmcblah7994

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneManiBand Thanks! I'll check it out

Serrrrk

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

so serkkk

Do your seats swivel?

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

yes they both do!

@jesseleon4501

3 жыл бұрын

@@liamconrad I put a quick release on my steering wheel so I can spin the drivers seat 180 degrees. Total game changer.

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

@@jesseleon4501 woah - thats amazing

Are you buying another rig? Or traveling? Or?

@liamconrad

Жыл бұрын

traveling, this van is currently for sale in california.. going to build another down the line after my overseas travels

If do it tha favor ti guve me

Sorry I don't agree that your short cabinet looks better. Especially since you have a high top. Even vans that don't have a high top doesn't look good with short cabinets.

@liamconrad

3 жыл бұрын

yah i feel just wanted to keep the window free to open :)