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@campvanrvadventures 3 күн бұрын

NICE

@williammartorelli2045 8 күн бұрын

I wish I could find my 1948 kb2 traded it for a down payment on a Volkswagen in '72 wish I would have kept it I had it 10 years best pickup I ever had 😥

@robertbehan9186 19 күн бұрын

You did an awesome job... uncle! 😂 But seriously, it looks amazing!

@joeblow1942 29 күн бұрын

34:40 Why did you use silicone vs a polyurethane like Sikaflex?

@handyoldfart 27 күн бұрын

I didn't use standard silicone. It was a structural neutral cure low modulus silicone called Tremco Spectrum 2. Interestingly it does have a urethane component to it.

@joeblow1942 27 күн бұрын

@@handyoldfart Is there any advantage to that type of silicone vs a polyurethane like Sikaflex?

@handyoldfart 27 күн бұрын

Sikaflex should be ok but would allow a little more flex. I think it is designed more as a sealant than an adhesive. Sika has a product called Sikaflex 292i which would be closer to spec. If you use enough mechanical fasteners any sealant that bonds to painted metal and fiberglass would likely work. You might want to contact the sealant manufacturer for a recommendation as I'm not an expert in that field.

@alaskanwheeler Ай бұрын

Just curious if you still have this truck, how often it's run, what you use it for and how that motor is working for you. I have an identical truck, thank you.

@STACKYCHAN-u1f 2 ай бұрын

any tips on where to buy the whole fiberglass thingy?

@RM-rz3ph 4 ай бұрын

Nice job. Where can I find a hightop like the one you have?

@samuelfox8126 4 ай бұрын

Who did you buy the top from? Was it shipped to you?

@samuelfox8126 4 ай бұрын

Great finish work!

@brotherbill1000 5 ай бұрын

For this dude to say "I'm pretty happy with it" to Tufport is like getting a very positive review from a five star Michelin chef for your dish.

@handyoldfart 5 ай бұрын

Ha ha. Too funny. Thanks your too kind.

@handyoldfart 5 ай бұрын

I think I did solve the issue. I had to take the cab off to replace an up pipe and discovered the last fella doing a cab removal for the fuel pump replacement, didn't get all the electrical connectors done up tight. I haven't had any more no start issues and the reverse bumper sensors now work too as a bonus. Thanks for watching.

@75lihogk 5 ай бұрын

Did you fabricate the hightop or get a specialist to make it.

@handyoldfart 5 ай бұрын

It is a Tufport, made in Canada

@veterantraveller-dq4re 6 ай бұрын

Great install and video.

@Monyornothin 6 ай бұрын

A comment on the fuel pump for new installers. Should be at a 15° angle up towards the heater so air bubbles wont cause dry lock. 👍 I abandoned the mounting bracket and went with a combination of velcro and tie wraps. No clicking, totally silent. The rubber fuel hoses dried out from ethanol in the gasoline after two winters. Lost vacuum and fuel. Easy fix. Mufflers should be installed as close to the heater as possible weap hole down for moisture and exhaust end should taper at 10° away from vehicle off from straight down for the last 10" to avoid fire. Inside air inlet and outlet combined turns may not exceed 280° to avoid unit overheating. Side clearance for unit installation is 2" top clearance is 4" ( especially when installing inside the vehicle ). Torque for bottom bolts @ rubber gasket is 6nm. The exhaust tube should not end under the vehicle. You are allowed 6' and if you dip down and back up drill a hole for condensation to escape

@Monyornothin 6 ай бұрын

Consider grounding the frames of your solar panels to the body of the vehicle as they will pick up static electrical charge from the environment just from being on the roof. 👍 My system is going to incorporate a solar combiner box on the roof with lightning protection and grounding. I really like your method of installing that high top I wish they had done that with mine when they built my van! Nice work and good video production ✌️

@laurajphillips 6 ай бұрын

It’s great you were able to do that but the average person does not have all that equipment. But great job!

@jjanson50 6 ай бұрын

Really nice! Love your level of craftsmanship.

@HayabusaOrlando 7 ай бұрын

GREAT WORK !!!

@gdawlton 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful Truck.

@GrantSR 7 ай бұрын

I pull my pants up just fine in a minivan. It just requires a different technique.

@handyoldfart 7 ай бұрын

Ha ha, yup humans are pretty bendy...

@chadilac97 7 ай бұрын

Really well done! My hightop is currently just automotive carpet glued to the fiberglass with no insulation which isn't very great since I'm in Colorado. I am planning to do something like this over the summer months. Do you think it would be worth attempting this myself or is the $1,800 that Wasatch Overland charges worth the money to get it framed and insulated? Then I would just be doing the finishing work.

@handyoldfart 7 ай бұрын

Boy that's a tough question. It all depends on what you would like as an end result and what your skills are as well as what tools and materials you have available. Also how do you want to spend your time? I enjoy building but you may enjoy using the van rather than spending weeks on the project. Sorry, it's too hard for me to answer for you. But thanks for your kind words. I will say it would be a challenging project for the inexperienced. There are no straight cuts and nothing is level or plumb.

@barrygalbraith1836 7 ай бұрын

I've watched a few others install the top. You did the best installation with no problems. Great job over all.

@handyoldfart 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@pdx650 7 ай бұрын

I am a fan of the high top roof. I like that you have a Quigley 4x4 conversion. How do you like your 4x4?

@handyoldfart 7 ай бұрын

I like the van but wish I owned an oil company...

@tv-up6wz 7 ай бұрын

good!! 멋지십니다~~

@jakeb3025 8 ай бұрын

Did you record some measurements of the tank? I’m looking at building an external tank for my diesel heater (regretting not buying a diesel van). Currently my tank is inside and I do not like that. I’m having a hard time finding a tank online that’ll fit in that space.

@i-d-m-system.5697 8 ай бұрын

Great job Thank you so much ❤

@drott150 8 ай бұрын

Unless I missed it, you've carefully concealed and/or failed to mention what type of sealant/glue you used. Most installs I see use the butyl tape for the seal, you appear to be using a windshield type glue/sealant? How did you decide which type to use? Not sure. Otherwise superb installation.

@handyoldfart 8 ай бұрын

I used structural silicone. Tremco Spectrum 2. This is a product used for glazing. Another brand would be Dow 795

@drott150 8 ай бұрын

@@handyoldfart Thanks. Have you thoroughly tested the hightop since then in driving rain, snow etc? Any leaks or signs of leaks?

@handyoldfart 8 ай бұрын

@@drott150 yes we've taken on a 6500 km trip to Ontario and back. Worked great.

@drott150 8 ай бұрын

@@handyoldfart Thanks, I figured it worked fine. I recently purchased an empty shell 2009 E350 work van with a fiberglass hightop. It doesn't leak now, but I'm considering preemptively removing the hightop and resealing it before I proceed with my camper buildout. Normally it seems butyl tape is used. But the urethane type glue which I suspect is the same used on automotive windows you've used may be a better and more permanent solution. Appreciate your time. 👍

@drott150 8 ай бұрын

@@handyoldfart One more question: How many tubes did it take to complete the seal on the hightop, not including the fan or other protuberances? And your van is a standard length, correct? I have an extended van so I need to add a little for that.

@BradleyBellwether-oy2qi 9 ай бұрын

The foot riser on the passenger side will probably help block heat on long trips too. I drove/rode team style in a Chevy Express and after about 6 hours, the passenger floor would get pretty hot. We thought the insulation had been removed since the engine temp was okay, but it all looked fine. It just got really warm after a while.

@bwgilby 9 ай бұрын

This Is Awesome!

@mn7803 9 ай бұрын

Very good job! Thanks for sharing!

@LeneMulan-jt2dc 9 ай бұрын

Wow super cool man the is my dream van love it you did a fantastic job wish i vould own one

@joeandgod1 9 ай бұрын

What's the interior height?

@handyoldfart 9 ай бұрын

In the back it is 76" and 73" in the front.

@joeandgod1 9 ай бұрын

@@handyoldfart Thanks. I'm trying to look for one for my 2006 e250, but they're so expensive and can only find like 2 companies that do it. Which is strange, you would think there is a big market for this, with all the recent popularity of living in vans.

@joulemine 9 ай бұрын

Turned out nicely 🤙

@joshpreston9687 10 ай бұрын

I just bought one of these little herus lathes Though I'm missing the part you removed at 3:55. What was that? Do you also know where i could get a manual for this machine ?

@RuthAnn-f4j 10 ай бұрын

Amazing 😮❤

@RuthAnn-f4j 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing job to watch! Thanks for videotaping it for us to watch. A man with attention to detail.🙌

@Frank-sf1wh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the ride. I have an all original ‘38 D2 that I enjoy driving whenever I get home.

@angelamichel9604 10 ай бұрын

I have an SUV, Tahoe, 2002 and I would like to add a high top where would I be able to get one ?thank you that was good

@handyoldfart 10 ай бұрын

I don't know of anyone making those. It might be interesting...It would be a custom build I think. Lotsa moola...

@angelamichel9604 10 ай бұрын

@@handyoldfart thank you so much🙏

@bsc1463 10 ай бұрын

Great job !

@bsc1463 10 ай бұрын

New sub . Lots of interesting information . Thank you !

@soulsearchgurus1595 10 ай бұрын

Can I ask what was the supply only price you paid for the Tufport Hightop that you installed . Thanks , Trevor

@alphabetica 11 ай бұрын

I just got mine up and running a few days ago. Needed a complete spindle rebuild. I converted it over from the three phase to a small vfd. Slight ticking sound from the gear train and backlash in it just like you showed in the gears. Wondering if you have tried fitting a south bend face plate to it ?

@timnickol8679 11 ай бұрын

My 1948 KB2 panel came with a 4 speed.

@JayCole-v7x 11 ай бұрын

Awesome job! I want you to know this is the best diy installation job I’ve seen on the net. Better than most professionals. Great attention to detail and even a fit check first. Good job on the fillet seal it will last a lifetime I’m sure.

@handyoldfart 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@rachellevanderplas3148 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful work! I just purchased this van with the same top already installed. I would love to know the process you used to cut out your hole for the fan, how you avoided chipping and breaking the fiberglass in the process and how you reinforced the wood to fiberglass connection from the inside. Two of your videos are the only thing I have found that have been at all helpful for me on preparing for my build! Thank you for doing all of this!

@handyoldfart 11 ай бұрын

The hole for the fan was cut using a jigsaw with a fine blade. Not much chipping really. I glued wood blocking up around the underside using bondo. Of course the screws coming from the top thru the fan base also hold the wood blocking in place. Good luck with your build.

@rachellevanderplas3148 7 ай бұрын

May I also ask what size are your solar panels and did you also do wood blocking inside underneath where the attachment screws are located? I am curious because it seems like my top is just dead space where the panel screws would attach (other than the honeycomb structure of the fiberglass). Thank you again for posting your videos! You are the only good source I have found online dealing with the tuffport and chevy express cargo build. Just absolutely amazing! @@handyoldfart

@handyoldfart 7 ай бұрын

@@rachellevanderplas3148 I did not reinforce beneath the fiberglass where the solar panels are screwed. The panels are 100 watts each I don't recall the dimensions. They were from Renogy Solar. Cheers

@arch572006 11 ай бұрын

Great job I learned so much from this video you are a true Master

@rachellevanderplas3148 11 ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed to see. Can you source what products you used to glue/mount the wood supports for your headliner? You mentioned a few things in the video but I didn’t quite understand (this is all so new to me). I just bought a 2015 Chevy express with the exact glossy finished tufport and want to do something similar to what you have done (insulation and paneling). I am loving all your videos. You have done Such a pro job!

@handyoldfart 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I attached(glued) the wood stringers onto the fibreglass with Bondo (plastic body filler). It has to be mixed with an activator component. Then there is a coat of fibreglass mesh and resin overtop. If you glue anything to the (shiny) underside of the fibreglass, be sure to sand it first. What you see is shiny is actually a waxy coating to protect the fibreglass. Nothing will stick well to the wax. Good luck with your project. BTW other types of glue may work like PL Premium but you will have to clamp it till it sets.

@rachellevanderplas3148 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for replying to this. It's such a clean and proper job. What size and type of wood are your stringers? Is all the plywood you used the mahogany or just the headliner? I have come across a mixed epoxy adhesive that I am considering using called Thixo. Apparently it is used on boats. any suggestions on how to clamp these stringers until the glue sets? I assume you did not have to do that with the Bondo. This is seriously my go-to info for my build at this time. Thank you for whatever info you can provide. Cheers! @@handyoldfart

@handyoldfart 11 ай бұрын

The stringers are old spruce 2x4s that I had laying around. The headliner and side panels are mahogany just because that is the only really thin flexible sheet goods that I could find for a reasonable price. I'm not familiar with Thixo but if it is catalyzed then it should cure pretty fast. And yes that is why i used bondo. So I didn't have to come up with elaborate clamping.

@rachellevanderplas3148 7 ай бұрын

Also, any chance you would be willing to fabricate another set of those awning mounts to sell and deliver? I am not handy with metal nor do I have the tools to weld up anything like that. I am struggling trying to find a solution for mounting a similar awning @@handyoldfart

@handyoldfart 7 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but I think each install would be slightly different.

@jimmyluaferrer4013 11 ай бұрын

May i know where are you located?

@handyoldfart 11 ай бұрын

Alberta, Canada

@lawolfe2707 11 ай бұрын

Awwww! How sweet. She is a very lucky lady.

@lawolfe2707 11 ай бұрын

This is an excellent video. I am a visual learner and I learned a lot!

@handyoldfart 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words.

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