2-Year Chevy Astro Camper Van Transformation

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Each and everyone one of yall who have been supporting me, thank you.

[@3dpowerproduction]

Good one, man! My van restoration is not even done yet. It's just the beginning for me. I have already spent a good amount of money so far on manteince.

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

That is the process, Most of the first year for me was maintenance.

[@iwoww562a9]

We need another Tahoe video please!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@travelinman482]

1st) You do not need to add that much sound deadener to the cabin area (driver & pass) roof. 2nd) How are you going to insulate those "fake" plastic windows?

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

@@travelinman482 “fake” plastic windows? What’s do you mean?

[@LoveTribeOverland]

Yours has always been one of my favorite Astro channels... this little look back shows so much I've missed! Congrats on your marriage! Such a beautiful wedding, such a lovely bride! Thanks for all of the experiences you've shared with us! Can't wait to see Phase II !!

[@JohnnyRebLifestyle]

Dude - I just wanted to say I decided for the Astro mostly because of your Videos. Thanks :) It was a lot of work more than I expected - but - Definitely worth it. Astro is a rare sight here in Poland. Most Astros and Safaris here are the Conversion Vans, and my '94 is even rarer becauuse it's a original. Thank you!

[@AstroVanTribe]

This was great.... I can see I missed a few along the way - Always fun seeing the Astro Van Tribe sticker. You should be proud of yourself, I'm looking forward to what comes next

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

That’s exactly why I made this video. It’s hard to watched every single one. Thank you Michael, I really appreciate it. I appreciate all your input and conversations along the way.

[@SkoolieBoyQue]

Awesome build, awesome editing, awesome video. No stone left unturned. You are thorough, Man. Show them how it's done. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾Congrats on the marriage and successful build. 👏🏾

[@geraldwatkins3543]

There were only 2 that I don't remember. Guess I'll have to go back and find them. Great work over the years. I've have enjoyed your build, video editing, use of music and your sense of humor.

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate you being here since the start.

[@larrycaldwell3493]

I just bought a safari for 450 dollars. Run great it just won't stop. Lol. It looks really good. Some rust in the rocker panels. The interior is in great shape. Looking forward to do something with it.

[@mauricejenkins6895]

I’m 19 years old, I bout a 97 Chevy Astro for $2400 with 137,000 miles. I just see your videos how you have been maintaining yours by yourself, made it want to get one. I really don’t know how to feel but I I know I bought it.

[@allenh7835]

Sounds like a great deal for the mileage and price ! NOTHING in my area is even close. Most are over priced to the point of absurd and stupid !

[@opalacios666]

Great work. Congratulations on your marriage and your work on the van.

[@dakotabautista2417]

So awesome to see it all come to fruition! Hopefully we meet at an Astro meetup!

[@ICU422]

You did so much work, you’re so talented, congratulations ❤on your wedding, beautiful 🎉God Bless

[@michaeljenkins4895]

Best mini van ever built.4.3 v6and rear wheel drive.

[@C2CDisciple]

Persistence pays off, great re-cap of your journey and fun to watch you do your thing

[@Fossilsforall]

youve got my favorite astro videos out here. dont stop! oh and also i cant believe you killed that snail. unforgivable.editing to say how cure you and tara are

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Haha, I didn’t mean to!! Thank you Fossils!

[@asavag3]

Just watched this whole thing. I love your videos, man! Some of your tips have really helped me in restoring my 2000 Safari. Some people ask why we put so much time and effort into these vans.. if you're like me, it's because we love them. They're unique, the parts are cheap, and I just love my van. Every project is a learning experience, and its something I can be proud of. Keep it up, my man! Congrats on your wedding, too. 🤙

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

100% my friend. Thank you

[@soup.p]

Wow! what an awesome work restoration you did to this van! You made this build interesting to watch with you being silly as well, lol 😆 Wish you guys can come help me restore my vehicles! 🚗 😊 And Congratulations to both of you on your marriage! Wish you both the best! 😄

[@turdboman]

CONGRATS, YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB !! I HOPE THE DRIVETRAIN HOLDS UP FOR YOU !!

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

It’s been great so far✌️ thank you!!

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you both for you're video. nice, looking chevy van. I, own a 93, chevy van I'm just starting the inside van build now this year of May 2023 I'll have it on the road soon. Keep up the great work.

[@M.D.Jones87]

Nice work man me and my brother have an Astro and we love them

[@kitrecon]

Incredible work man. Both on the van and the videos. I've enjoyed watching all of them and you've inspired me quite a bit! Can't wait to see what's to come! Cheers.

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! I see you have started your own journey with an Astro. I wish you luck my friend 🙏 you can reach out to my IG at Builds United for any question along the way

[@riepie13]

Been following your videos for a long time now. I started my Astro rebuilt this week. I’m learning so much as I go along with all your videos ❤

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

A totally⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐excellent restoration. always Tommy🤠

[@TatianaABobko]

Im honestly flabergasted. U look so young, HOW do you know how to do all this?! You make it look so easy!!! Amazingly thorough job. I loooove this.

[@allenh7835]

Wow ! Great job. All the hard work paid off.

[@BigfatCake42]

Good stuff. Wish I'd found you earlier. Inspirational.

[@rlo912]

I loved watching this Such hard work Congrats to you both! Enjoy yourselves Wait on kids Go live a little JS

[@anthonyhodges3279]

Amazing work 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Turbocharged200]

Wow awesome Job dude

[@Brough1111]

Astro flys to heaven and is meet by Saint Peter who says great job kid

[@m.mj.j5033]

good job 👍

[@KapKen]

Do you have a post of the cost break down? This is very interesting. Not sure if I could have that type of commitment.

[@AlY-jv2ew]

What is best source for weatherstripping for this van?

[@davidpatrick1813]

Cool. I have already. How much are these worth? GMC safari

[@marcoluna4293]

What paint did you use for the bumpers and trim?

[@davidmarcodavis4497]

I heard that gasoline is about 50 miles per litter, is that accurate? what's the tank capacity. 4 or 6 cylinders?

[@zippycat1033]

Hey! Just wanted to say thank you! Just bought a 1999 Astro and you're giving me some great guidance. What would you say to someone wanting to potentially live out of this van?

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

I think it is possible with a compost toilet, battery system and some sort of AC. Thats my preferences. It is a pretty tight space but doable. Sure as hell beats being homeless

[@JJHANDY-k4p]

Hey can you tell me what paint you used to paint and sheen the body

[@ladyanthropology]

And what an incredible two years it was, especially given the circumstances 🦠 wouldn't want to have done it with anyone else! Loved seeing your growth in video skills and in style so so proud of you! Btw, 18:15 the dent was on the right back door

[@randy.randolph]

In which video did you do the dash repair?

[@silentghost82]

Why did you use a roller to paint ?

[@davidpatrick1813]

Mine has zero rust too

[@dianehenry4343]

What is the name of that insulation that you used on your build

[@caelgrayheavens1234]

Is 200,000 miles bad for a passenger van? I want to buy a van to do the exact same thing.

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

I don’t think it is terrible as long you are willing to put in the work incase things break. With any older/high mileage vehicles, things break and need to be repaired.

[@caelgrayheavens1234]

But for someone who is not automatically inclined😁 like me. should I look for something with a little less mileage,but still is in that price range?

[@elyeye81]

more videos how to fix astro please

[@firebug1892]

Music?!

[@dugeep]

I Got To Say, @ The Start Of This Video, That Van Was The Worst Looking Heap Astro I have Seen, The Oil That Drained Out Showed How Well The Previous Owner Took Care Of It Or Didn't. As The Floor Was Rusted I Figured The Under Carriage Would Be Toast But Wow No Real Rust, I Was Amazed Being I have Owned 5 Of These In The Salt Belt Of Boston! All The Work You Did Made Me Tired Just Watching You Do It! I Have Never Had The Desire To Go Camping! Dear Ticks and Lime Disease With Trailer Park Drunks and Mosquitos Etc. The Smartest Thing You Did Was The Hatch Over The Gas Tank Because Of All The Astros I have Owned I took The Tank Out 3 or 4 times For Rotted Lines and Fuel Pumps but never Cut The Hatch Thinking I wouldn't Have to Do It Again But Most Of them Going 500K+ The Engines Last Forever and Use Zero Oil! 4 Years Ago I Bought a 1995 LT AWD with 37K Original Miles in MINT Condition, Climate Controlled Garaged Sense New, Other Than Flat Spots In The Tires And The AC Leaked From the Compressor, It Looks Like Something From the 1995 Sales Catalog. I Only Paid $5,600 At Your Age You Will Look Back And Say "What Was I Thinking?" At 60 I Look Back at the Work I was Willing To Do To Transform Cars And What I learned Is That When It's ALMOST finished and thousands spent with countless hours Something Like The Engine Or Transmission Goes And With ME it's Rust, Never Anything Else! I Sold a 1998 That I Pimped Out With Top Of The Line Stereo System And It Looked Beautiful (Green Metallic All Original Paint) But Underneath It Looked Like It Came Out Of The Ocean And The Body Cladding Covered Up The Rocker Panel Rot, Guy Bought It And Did The Same Thing You Did And Built A Camper Inside and 2 years later It was Up For Sale On Craigslist For 3,000 What He Bought it Off Me For With a Few State Stickers Of Where He Went With It and a List Of All The Money He Spent To Make It Something It Wasn't! The One Awesome Thing Only an Astro Can Do Above Any Other Is: My Dog Gets In The Slider Door With The Middle Seat Out and Has a Living Room, He Is 110 lbs., German Shepherd and Getting Old But He Gets In that Van No Problem. I have a 2014 Forester XT But The Astro Is The Scooby Doo Machine, It's No Mystery Machine Other Than Questioning What's Going To Fail Next Being The Exhaust Just Fell Out, Garaged, No Rust Anywhere! They Rust From Inside From Condensation So Full Stainless And I Undercoated This Van With 18 Large Cans Of Rhino! One Guy From Canada Posted an Astro Van Video That is Truly Correct and the Reality Of Owning a 25 Year Old One And From His Words, It's Always Something! With These Vans: if It Came From Arizona All The Rubber Bushings Are Dry Rotted! Engine Mounts, Shocks, Sway Bar Links, Etc Etc and In New England The Undercarriage Is Rotted But The Rubber Is Good. I Got One That Lived in a 65 degree Garage for 30 Years! Now Today If You Buy a Van It Costs 60K And Will Be Engineered To Rust And Fail Just Like The Astro With Payments Of $400 a Month But With Cameras and LED Lights, Look Under a Brand New Black Addition Honda Passport 50 Thousand! Looks Good But All Raw Steel! If Black Addition Was Undercoating I would Be Impressed! The Japanese Cars Have Extruded Sleeves Over All The Lines and Somewhat Undercoated But American Cars Are Junk! I Would Rather Stainless Break Lines Over Lets Say Cabin Filters and Bose Stereo Because Stopping Is a Great Feature!! The Astro Rear Break Line Rusts Over The Gas Tank from Condensation Parked Anywhere and You Can't Undercoat It Without taking The Gas Tank Out ! Vehicles Are The Worst Investment You Can Make and Never Buy a Sports Car!

[@Jay-qq7so]

Hope you didn’t pay much for the van for the amount of time you’ve spent on it 😮. 🤜🏻

[@Wv8675]

Work at a shop see junk parts all the time

[@dr.g.ramosenterprises7382]

The human body must be dressed with purity, moral and decency, not as if they were sexual objects, repent and believe in the gospel of Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah.

[@chancesareshewears]

not in a closet

[@user-ib5mx8ro4k]

This is terrible

[@aciduck1027]

so dope bro! more. astro. content !❤