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  @WhiteThunder783 ай бұрын

  I also would like to watch longer videos. This is great stuff and needs more lengthy videos. 8:14

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  @JBSkywater3 ай бұрын

  I’m planning new videos soon. Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve learned a lot from working on the van build and probably a lot I forget to say.

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  @WhiteThunder783 ай бұрын

  I have a1990 Ford E 150. I'll subscribe if you keep putting out great videos like this one.

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  @JohnnyRedpilled5 ай бұрын

  Cool

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  @chriskorbut95686 ай бұрын

  Ran across your video looking for interior conversion ideas from my E-150 project. Seven months ago I picked up a 92 Ford E-150 5.8 liter 143K miles, high top conversion van. Same shape and configuration as yours. Basically doing the same thing as you. Converting it for cross country traveling/camping. The gentleman I bought it from was selling it for his brother which had a bad stroke and was not able to provide any history of work that was performed on it. So kind of went blind on condition of the drivetrain parts. I'm pretty mechanically inclined so I could tell it had nothing major wrong with it and drivetrain was in decent shape for the age of the vehicle. Fluids all looked good, no major leaks, motor ran good and van drove great. Since I don't know the condition of any of the parts, I'm going to replace all easily replaceable items which can strand me. Here's my list: wheel bearings, belts, hoses, vacuum lines, pulleys, water pump, smog pump, power steering pump, alternator, battery if > 2 years old, u-joints, radiator, front end parts (tie rods, ball joints, steering linkage, bushings), master cylinder, fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter, rotor, cap, plugs, brake pad + shoes, brake shoe springs and cable, wheel cylinders and replace all fluids. I'm going to replace everything I can with Ford Motorcraft parts, Things like front end parts it will be MOOG. At least this will give me a little peace of mind when I do start traveling. I know its a lot of things to replace, but as you know, better to do at home at your convenience/part choices than 1000 miles away and at someone else's mercy. The nice thing about the Econoline platform is they made a million of these, parts are inexpensive and abundant. Also you got the last year before they start putting in the troublesome coil pack per cylinder Triton motors. Good choice. When searching for my van, I purposely only looked for 90-96 years just for this reason. Keep up the good videos. Looking forward to seeing the interior conversion results and hearing your experience.

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  @JBSkywater6 ай бұрын

  Hey thanks! I’ve had a lot of experience with ford trucks. So it’s easy to work on. Yours sounds very much like mine. First trip I took 5 hours away the fuel pump died. I’ve replaced a ton of parts since then. You’ve got a great list of what to replace. It suck’s to brake down away from home. It’s very expensive. So it’s smart to replace the things that can leave you stranded. What part of the country do you do most of your traveling? I’m in the southeast.

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  @ctrichardson23018 ай бұрын

  Shitty grip

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  @raptorman65898 ай бұрын

  Snappy mf

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  @JBSkywater8 ай бұрын

  Yes it is.

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  @user-wf9cz5tz1c8 ай бұрын

  Lcp 11 not max Is it?

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  @JBSkywater8 ай бұрын

  Yep lcp

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  @user-wf9cz5tz1c8 ай бұрын

  @@JBSkywater jamming an issue?

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  @JBSkywater8 ай бұрын

  @user-wf9cz5tz1c not that I know of. It’s brand new but feels very solid for a little gun

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  @TylerChristoher8 ай бұрын

  Thats awesome good job bro. I need something lower so the room feels bigger

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  @JBSkywater8 ай бұрын

  I went back and forth about the hight. I chose that hight to get coolers and a bucket under it. But every persons needs is different and you should build yours to fit the way you want to use it.

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  @JBSkywater8 ай бұрын

  But I’ll say this too. I don’t spend much time inside the van except at night. I was worried about the size but it turned out to be not an issue for me.

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  @CocoCoconutGeorge9 ай бұрын

  They are actually mating 😨

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  @JBSkywater9 ай бұрын

  I’ve started to think you’re right. They’re both female. But that’s exactly how it looks when the drake is doing it. At first I thought I was going to have to save it from drowning.

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  @CocoCoconutGeorge9 ай бұрын

  @@JBSkywater yes usually the females do that sometimes but after a while they will eventually stop

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  @j.b.98959 ай бұрын

  Did a 1998 Chevy express conversion van without removing the factory interior like you did. Wish I had gutted it because it’s a huge waste of cubic feet to leave it and the storage boxes are to small to hold just about anything useful

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  @JBSkywater9 ай бұрын

  Yeah I was hesitant to tear out the interior. That seems so wrong to do to a car. But you’re right it’s a waste of space and no insulation. And on the Chevy they have studs formed in the walls. Makes easy to put up insulation and finished walls.

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  @jeynjohnston80859 ай бұрын

  Not playing possum after all.

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  @JBSkywater9 ай бұрын

  Nope. Lol he’s dead for real.

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  @CherrieMcKenzie9 ай бұрын

  Your van build is moving right along. I have to admit I got a good laugh about the chickens: "I feed them too much so they follow me around." Those are some pretty smart chickens!! haha

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  @JBSkywater9 ай бұрын

  Thanks! The chickens crack me up. The rooster, Cogburn, is quite a character too. Maybe I’ll put him in the next video.

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  @jamestaylor886010 ай бұрын

  I’m a subscriber! I have a van to build out and cant wait to see how yours turns out!

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  Awesome glad to have you! I should have a video soon with a finished ceiling. What kind of van do you have?

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  @jamestaylor886010 ай бұрын

  @@JBSkywater 2004 e250

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  Does it have an extended top?

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  @jamestaylor886010 ай бұрын

  @@JBSkywaterno and the wheelbase is short.

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  @@jamestaylor8860 I didn’t know they made a short wheel base. I know they made an extended body one. I wouldn’t be disappointed to have a regular van. The extra height helps but I still can’t stand up straight in mine. I use my van all the time hauling the kayak and camping. You’re going to love having a camper van.

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  @_Chiklet_10 ай бұрын

  Mudfish

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  @brandonthomas254210 ай бұрын

  Carp or mud shad

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  Casting to the bank with a worm. This catfish hit like a bass.

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  @joshuabanks36810 ай бұрын

  Carp or gar

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  Big carp. Three feet long. I e been back in clear water and got a good look.

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  @thomaspadgett679710 ай бұрын

  Definitely carp! Most fun to catch all you need is a can of corn

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  I read that corn works. But I may try to bow fish them. Have you ever eaten one?

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  @joel1964.10 ай бұрын

  Alligator gar

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  I thought that at first. But I e gotten a better look at them since. They’re giant black carp.

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  @artnickel166410 ай бұрын

  Gar

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  I thought they were gar for a while. They look very similar until you get a close look.

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  @mchaney44410 ай бұрын

  Carp

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  Yep. I’ve been back when the water was clear and they’re definitely black carp. Some are three feet long. I’ve never been bow fishing but I may give it a try.

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  Anyone ever eaten trapdoor snails?

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  @tylergonzales422010 ай бұрын

  Looks like a group of carp getting spooked

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  Have you ever eaten one?

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  @btownhavocrl985810 ай бұрын

  If freshwater, I’d have to say carp.

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  It’s fresh. It’s at the mouth of a creek feeding into a lake.

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  @amrak502810 ай бұрын

  Submersed

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  😄

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  @nostrislife10 ай бұрын

  River?

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  It’s on a creek feeding into Lake Norman, NC.

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  @nostrislife10 ай бұрын

  @@JBSkywater id have to agree with others perhaps carp

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  @@nostrislife it’s carp. I’ve been back again and found them again and saw them more clearly. They’re huge black carp. One almost three feet long.

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  @Pumpkin-Brain10 ай бұрын

  Probably nasty ass carp

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  @jbparker546610 ай бұрын

  It’s carp, the worst fish in America. If you catch one, leave it on the bank to die. Invasive species.

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  I think it is carp. But I don’t think it’s the invasive Asian carp. I’m not an expert on them so I can’t say for sure. I think they call them grass carp.

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  @Smirks4u10 ай бұрын

  1 fish 2 fish red fish blue fish?

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  @JBSkywater10 ай бұрын

  Ha they were almost black. The camera didn’t show them as well as I could see them.

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  @rachael9261 Жыл бұрын

  Fishing

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  I assumed that at first too. But he did it at least 6-7 times. And in the beginning of the video you can see he’s sitting in shallow water. Then flies away and drags his feet in the water. When I’ve seen birds catch fish the didn’t drag their feet in the water.

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  @Chris-zn2pz Жыл бұрын

  Getting rid of lice or rocks probably. Cleaning wings or claws.

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  Yeah it seemed more like a cleaning attempt than hunting. He did it half a dozen times. Just hitting the water. I was only able to get the last few

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  @dean8842 Жыл бұрын

  It's on drugs... probably LDS...

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  Lol you mean lsd?

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  @googlechicken Жыл бұрын

  Wiping its ass

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  @Crazytownmetal6 Жыл бұрын

  He's getting the mud off of his talons. Weighs him down.

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  It does seem like he’s bathing. In the beginning of the video he’s standing int the water. Not fishing. Well I really don’t know what he was doing. If he’s s fishing he’s not good at it. And he did drag his feet In The water while flying.

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  @crazyhorze6023 Жыл бұрын

  It's wetting a hook

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  @derrickld23 Жыл бұрын

  that's an osprey and it's learning how to fish

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  I am not a bird expert. But I think it’s a hawk. Brown and white. They have a nest on top of that railroad bridge.

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  @marcusorcasitas7401 Жыл бұрын

  Fishin

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  I thought so at first. But he never got a fish. And once he just drags his feet. The other times he hit the water with his whole body. If he’s fishin he’s not good at it yet.

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  @marcusorcasitas7401 Жыл бұрын

  @@JBSkywater either he is not good at it yet ,the fish r to smart, or maybe he might just want a dip just speculation wish I was free as him

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  @mark-xx1lt Жыл бұрын

  Great video. Watching you convert this older van is fun. I'm looking forward to seeing how it comes along.

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  @WizzRacing Жыл бұрын

  It's a good idea to reseal the windows. If you plan on covering over them.. As that old sealant will shrink and water gets in... My 1998 Ford had that issue. So I loosened all the nuts holding it in. Then resealed them with 3M window sealant...

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  The first time I camped in the van I had removed the rear interior and just had bare metal walls. There was a storm that night and it rained hard. Luckily I had only one leak but it showed itself clearly. Glad i became aware of it and sealed them before I enclosed the walls.

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  @janepaulhutson7426 Жыл бұрын

  What was the cost of the van?

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  Well, I grin as I type this. Because it was such a good deal for me. The owner just retired and bought it new. It was spotless mechanically when I got it. He was only asking $2000. It had 135k miles. I paid $1700. It was a steal. But the seller knew he was giving me a great deal. I found it on Craigslist. The seats were spotless as they were always covered. But the carpets were urine stained from animals that they hauled. But I stripped the interior and now it just smells like new wood construction.

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  @janepaulhutson7426 Жыл бұрын

  @@JBSkywater thank you! I've been watching Craigslist as well. Hoping to retire and hit the road. Love seeing videos like yours for ideas. Thank you for posting! Now to rewatch with even greater appreciation!

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  @cocacolafiesta Жыл бұрын

  Great details to your van. I have a ‘98 Ford Econoline but my husband didn’t remove anything other than the bed, seats and tv. My van has open drop in storage on the sides and not the usual like yours of small doors which would be difficult to store things in. Enjoy your travels as these vans make it much more comfortable than a car and better gas savers than an rv.

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  Thanks! I understand the trepidation in removing the interior. It just seems wrong to take the interior apart. It took many days before it didn’t look trashed and i was able to start building. I plan another video soon finishing the floor. I’ve taken mine on trips already. You’re right about being comfortable. Great cheaper alternative to an rv.

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  @WizzRacing Жыл бұрын

  Regency made some with them overhead storage open with no doors..Running down the sides. My 1998 high top has them.. I'm about to take them out. As they are way over engineered with 100lbs of wood... And like all people do with them for an RV. I pulled that 250lb bed out. The rear seats as well... Then pulled back the wall paneling. So I could remove that old insulation. Then installed new 4" pink insulation.. I did the same for all the doors... I will add. If you take the door panels off to do work. Replace every door latch cable end with new metal ones. As the old plastic ones get brittle and break. And new cables from ford are $300.00 a set Per Door...

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  @debbiechaney6607 Жыл бұрын

  Hello, new subscriber here. My son just bought a new Chevy Van and has plans to build it for camping or have some of what he can't do he will sub contract out. He is a Fire Dept. Mechanic who has served in the USAF as well. He is getting ready to retire in a year or so. His specialty is metal work....welding etc. He doesn't have akot I'd experience with wood construction but has accumulated all the tools needed. He hopes that he can do most of it himself .. so seeing and learning from your videos will be great for him. Thank you for sharing all this information. Sincerely from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California. 🙋😊😯🏡🐾🙏🇺🇸

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  That’s really cool! Thanks for watching. I was about to do a video on finishing the floor but last week I left the hood unlatched and drove in the highway and the hood came up and smashed the windshield. Just got it replaced so will be going again soon. My dad is a talented builder. I get a lot of advice from him. But the build hasn’t been too hard yet. I would be happy to answer any questions for your son’s build! Having the van to haul my kayak and camp has been incredible! If I had known how awesome it would be I would have gotten one sooner. Your son will love it!”

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  @jwlindem1 Жыл бұрын

  Nice van.

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  @JBSkywater Жыл бұрын

  Thanks! It was very well taken care of. I got very lucky finding it. It needed normal maintenance stuff that 25 year old cars need. But mechanically perfect otherwise.