Andre & David have CRAZY Big Plans for His Weird Russian Van

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[@gladsfur1656]

I would watch a video series on LS swapping your buhanka.

[@woodjunkjrjr2689]

Sounds weird.🥴

[@oakcor]

Don't ask, just do. Make it a 10 part video series. Also, you could easily find some axles and change those out since it's leaf springs.

[@jimjones-pz1tt]

The TFL guys don't have enough technical knowledge to do a 10 part video series. I mean they couldn't explain enough of the details to fill 10 videos. They barely got through a carburetor removal and cleaning on the old/new Honda.

[@is6566]

Yes but David can.

[@jimjones-pz1tt]

@@is6566 What? This Cold War Era Soviet Tin Can made out of rusted borscht cans doesn't have the torsional rigidity to handle 150 lb.ft. let alone +400 lb. ft. of an LS V8. The original drive train was designed for 75 HP. This would be stupider than buying a Cybertruck.

[@jamesbeaman6337]

@@jimjones-pz1ttdidn’t the Big Green engine swap they did about 8 years ago have about that many episodes?

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

​@@jimjones-pz1ttBox. The. Frame.

[@alexpetersen4107]

Anything with David and Andre I will watch! 5-10 episodes would be awesome

[@chasebeatty9539]

David is the hidden gem for TFL. Glad to see him back in videos.

[@TheSkinnyMechanic]

Please 🙏 Buhanka series would be so awesome!!! Plus Andre would get to drive it when it’s done

[@Gemmellot]

Do it! LS swap that baby! Then Andre must do at least 1 burnout at TFL office :)

[@weegeemike]

LS swap? My two favorite TFL hosts/characters? Weird and rare Soviet van? ABSOLUTELY YES! I'd watch every video of the series! I could always use more TFL content anyway! Hope you guys go for it.

[@brandonsailor5303]

Absolutely, love watching David and Andre.

[@lylesorenson4801]

I would watch all videos you make on this. Go for it.

[@foellerd]

My lord I would love to see a TFL video like this. Off-road vans are spectacular. As far as functionality goes they make way more sense then pickup truck. Everything is covered and weatherproof from the get go, and lighter weight then a pickup.

[@detsuh]

I’d totally watch a series on this. I don’t know anything about cars, but stuff like this is still fascinating.

[@Bigben-pz8bx]

I will watch as many as it takes. Anything with David is worth watching

[@icare7151]

Frame off conversation with new custom frame, engine, transmission, suspension, etc just saving the body.

[@joekrause283]

Yes. Absolutely do it! That would be so unique and cool.

[@EchoKreeger]

Yes!!! I love the Russian “loaf” van and I would love to see a motor swap. LS would be fine, because parts are plentiful and easy to come by. Yes a Cummins would be more interesting, but probably more complicated and too much power. Please do this swap!

[@brandonsyatessr.3667]

That's why it needs a 4bt

[@lisam4503]

They do make a Cummins 4bte.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

I’ve been waiting to see both the Buhanka and David. Hell yeah do it! Any American V8 would be cool!

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Yes, more Buhanka please! Anything Dave is involved you know is going to be epic!

[@xVikXtorx]

Yes, all new drive line, including axles and brakes. That way you can source parts here in the US and do maintenance yourself. You'd have to tilt the rear axle pinion to get the driveshaft angle right, which is fine since you need custom perches anyway.

[@lisam4503]

I was thinking their best option would be to body swap it onto something else! I think the possible issues they'd face would be a lot less and the end gain would be so much more.

[@kingshawn1857]

Absolutely please do this any video that adds David to the mix we're all for it

[@robcreel4257]

I watch Sarah n Tuned on a regular basis. She does builds in real time, and documents everything, body work, wiring, engine work, etc. I never miss an episode. I'd love to see the Buhanka upgrade.

[@justinjohnson7250]

Sarah's attention to detail is amazing.

[@ksucats97]

Definitely need a multi-part series on that build. I want to see UAZ burnouts. 😂

[@benschmidt4757]

The more videos the better. I like the sound of the 10 part series.

[@MrThewhip333]

Well yah……of course

[@davidmurray1630]

I would love to see a LS swap video series on the Buhanka... such a cool van!!!!

[@andrewski6563]

This would be the best series ever.

[@ndguam]

I’d watch from beginning to end, no matter how many videos.

[@nick253098]

I would watch all of the videos on LS swapping the Buhanka.

[@ryanfillmore]

I would watch an engine swap series, even if you installed an American four cylinder engine.

[@scottyellis3442]

Heck yeah, I would watch them all. If I was closer I would volunteer to help.

[@justinstrother9506]

I think this would be a cool series of videos and I would love to watch them. Cool project!

[@thisisme4285]

Yes please do this it would be awesome I think a 5 episode series would be good

[@Relleum68]

Definitely do it. I would watch the series for sure!

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

Do it!! I'd watch a full season :)

[@ChaseJoos]

I say go for it. I find it very entertaining to watch builds like this. Between Fab Rats, Matts Off-road, and others do it might as well do axles and suspension to. I'm sure you could get some decent partners for parts. Very exciting.

[@billybobbob3003]

put a GM 4.3 Liter V6 EcoTec3 LV3 in there or a chevy older 4.3 or honda k24.

[@andrevanderwalt2515]

As someone else mentioned, if you are swapping in a LS, do axles and bigger brakes too

[@BgHatcher]

Yes for a build series!!!!!

[@colindmac78]

if it's possible. i say go for it. i love watching any project David is working on and i think a lot of tfl fans enjoy any video David is in and what he's up to next, but curious how you're going to make everything fit.

[@ghoastfalcon]

Oh yes, I would watch all of the videos for this. I say go for it!

[@cwsill]

Totally 💯 5-part series should cover it.

[@rayellis5849]

I would like to see a series on this vehicle!

[@arlenenolte8475]

Yay an update on the Buhanka!!

[@RealAlfredoLuna]

I would watch every video, maybe even twice!

[@zackc3274]

Do it! This would be a perfect project for this van!

[@dmytromural]

Great idea! 5 videos - perfect

[@teotwawki00]

Of course.... Your only and best choice, videos aside, is the LS SWAP. You need to register it and be able to use it. Make a badass overland rig with all the goodies. With an LS, it'll be awesome. The other option is to throw a cover over it and . . . then . . . WHAT? Let's go!!!!!

[@acarzt]

I would love to see y'all turn this into an overlanding/offroading beast!

[@jeffwaldorf2334]

It would be a very interesting build. We would like to watch the series.

[@darrylhayes]

That would be a great series.

[@awhipps]

Do it! I’d watch them all.

[@zachbrown328]

I would definitely watch a Buhanka LS swap! Let’s get that thing rollin

[@feedrate1]

I've always have loved this van and I would definitely watch!!!

[@krisw8597]

Sounds awesome! Maybe 5 videos of 20 min each of content would be good!

[@Taylor-tc7cs]

That would be a very neat video series!

[@gregmgm06]

I would watch all the videos on a engine/ trans swap......Great project!

[@CFHGARZA]

Going to be a lot of work but I would watch as many episodes as you make

[@user-pn6fw9wb7j]

Well worth some time to watch.

[@mitchstein288]

The question really comes down to how much do you love it and want to keep it Andre. If it's something you really want to keep and hang onto for a long time, do it. I would absolutely watch this video series. It would be cool! Plus you're making this vehicle way more reliable as well. It would be the bread truck that really hauls the mail! 😂 I see some people here saying swap in a Cummins or something of that nature. You're missing the point. They got this 4.8 for free. Plus, while a Cummins is reliable, they are super heavy! Not ideal for this truck. Even a baby 4BT is still heavy. Plus getting it to 70 would be a bit of a challenge. The 4.8 would be more than enough. I feel like that analogy of Andre comparing himself to an LS swapped Buhanka is so on point. From Russia but he has the heart of a true American.

[@normanhoeksema1659]

"I feel like I have an LS in my heart" ❤😅

[@michaelhutsell9630]

Love this idea! Can’t wait to watch

[@AndrewBaker924]

I would watch this video series. It sounds interesting.

[@user-ho8xq8yv1u]

You've got the engine, the van and the ability. Do it. I would watch it the whole way through. Just keep it a manual. Another thing good about classic vehicle stuff is that 5 years from now I would watch it again. You're gun-smoke series was the best series you've ever made. Thanks.

[@johnsipple4113]

Do it !!! It'll be great to watch David work his magic at Happy Yak Ranch !!!

[@johnlincicum6390]

Yes do as many videos as you can on it!

[@feedrate1]

I love this idea. I hope you guys follow through with this.

[@MotherBiscuitLover]

that is a series I would watch

[@gqami]

I’d watch. I watch all your shows. An ecotec engine would be fine moving that whip. Best of luck.

[@ribbit1964]

Yes!! If that is a real option, whole heartedly YES!! Put a V8 and westernize that beast!! I would watch a series and then see andre finally using it

[@collindownes4567]

I would LOVE it. Please do it. More content the better.

[@pettynerd1285]

Sounds like a great series!

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

The videos produced by this will be far superior to anything put out with the cyber truck. Build it !

[@richardcarnahan6335]

I would love to see a project like this. Would also like to see the problems that arise how you overcome them. I think you could make at least 10 different videos of this project. Need to use complete GM drive line from engine to transmission to transfer case and custom drive shafts. Swap out the axles.

[@dadbain]

How to Americanise a Soviet era icon. It sounds like an excellent idea and ultimately expensive in time and fabrication. But I like seeing David in action. He's a pragmatist because he reduces waste, reuses and recycles what he has onhand. I'd watch the entire series which maybe ten or more videos. Maybe find a sponsor or sponsors for the entire series. Good luck!

[@geraldcole3494]

I would watch every single episode. I it would be an awesome project

[@darrinwagoner3025]

Do It!!!!! Better than Cybertruck videos.

[@Christarpher]

I would watch every video on this!

[@holladay67]

yes please!! I'd watch however many you want to put out haha

[@archdavis6942]

Go for it! Love the idea

[@JamesMcLaren1000]

💯 this would be a great series.

[@kameronishikata2874]

Do it! I love the Buhanka! It's good to see David again!

[@cwyoming7004]

I would watch that series.

[@SkunkApe48]

i think i would go with the chevy 4.3l v6 before i'd go with the v8. i think it would be a better engine for the van. good luck. love the content

[@feedrate1]

I would watch all of them.

[@brandonstewart7145]

Yes please, if you make it we will watch it! Boohanka rocks and so does Andre and David!!

[@abqcrutch]

If you are putting in an LS, why not upgrade the axles too? I'm certain David knows where you could buy two used axles. Looking forward to the series.

[@jasonroberts6402]

Yes I’d watch them all. Love TFL everything

[@chrisadams3280]

I watch build series that last 6 months. Love it! Make it a true overland beast!

[@johnbertram]

Hmm. Reminds me of a Land Rover Forward Control 101. Could be worth looking at how they solved the design constraints?

[@user-iv7gw7jd6x]

Yes, I would love to see videos. Just thinking about all of the unknown issues that will arise are worthy of several videos.

[@user-hl5pu3kh5j]

Yes!! would love to see it updated!!

[@williamshields2633]

To see you two work together and create this id watch every video start to finish,. That's a promise!

[@donnienelsonjr6058]

I Would watch it. It will be a cool build!

[@TheDillyRay]

Definitely gotta do it !!!

[@555byron]

Do It! This would make a great build

[@constalecu]

I would watch the series for sure. I’m looking forward! 😊

[@tommybally03]

I want to see it! It’s going to take a long time to complete. But i’m all in. I feel like a power train swap from a S-10 blazer would be a better fit. Maybe the 2.8l v6 version, it would fit in there without much effort.

[@bjb2004bb]

Yes please will watch for sure

[@RocHopn]

Hell yeah, 8 to 10 part series! This would be great

[@tobyfaas8070]

I would watch every video especially if it is a detailed series. Show everything step by step

[@nicholassmith7048]

Brilliant idea. How many videos would I watch? All of them.