Rebuilding an ABANDONED GMC Motorhome! Rescue Part 11

[@McMahonSteve]

You can usually swap the hinge sides on those fridges. Would be much more usable if the doors opened the other way. 👍🏻

[@johnpoteat9774]

I came to make the same comment. Also a little quarter round tacked to the bottom of the cabinets will hide those paint bleeds on the new floor.

[@neils5539]

Yep, it would be much better opening the other way.

[@fouracrefamily9801]

Yes. Do it. Your life in the kitchen will be better for it.

[@wmalden]

Too bad about all the dents in the freezer door.😕

[@amazing_bobson]

@@johnpoteat9774 You are right but I always liked the 11/16" or 3/4" cove molding better. Looks different and more finished to me. Don't know why more people don't use it.

[@budkress2770]

For a couple of guys who don't know what you're doing a MAGNIFICENT Job !!

[@jdpinbaytown]

I 2nd that!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much!! 😊

[@philipkruger563]

Ain’t it true

[@andyburns9196]

That $100 butcher block counter top with the sealant coating looks amazing!

[@robertkerby2581]

Wow, Wow, Wow, you and your father have done absolutely Amazing Restoration job on your 1973 GMC Motorhome! I cannot wait until the next episode to see what you accomplish next on your Motorhome! Well done to both You and Your Father!😊

[@BudgetBuildz]

We really do appreciate that!! 😃 We can’t wait to share more! Thanks! 😊

[@metricstormtrooper]

Youre doing a great job, buying the damaged camper was an inspired move.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you!! 😃

[@larrykaufman1761]

How did you find the “totaled”trailer deal?

[@user-ny9po2lm1x]

Heck yeah! Getting a donor is better than buying all the pieces separately. I converted a 6V beetle to 12V using a trashed donor beetle I got for $150. I sold parts off it and sold what was left to the junkyard. I actually made money off that deal

[@shawnderrick1952]

I think he said they bought it from CoPart...they sell wrecked vehicles and such for cheap.

[@larrykaufman1761]

@@shawnderrick1952thank you.

[@mitchellbennis9236]

For amateurs, the two of you guys did a great job so far, nice work.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you!! 😊

[@davidkeys1879]

The motor home is going to be a lot prettier and more functional than it was from the factory!

[@mgeiger72]

One of your best videos to date. Long time fan. Love this progress. Live the quality time with you and your dad.

[@swiss86]

Came for the Porsche and MG stuff. Stayed for the random Motorhome rebuild. Didn’t think I’d be so invested, but here I am!

[@PAINFOOL13]

Really appreciate how well you n your dad work together 😊

[@Unapologetically_human8349]

You're both doing an awesome job, and more importantly, the energy you exude when working together is so soothing to watch. Father and son, good buddies having a nice time together. Truly inspiring!

[@darrenswails]

Raise your kids right, they become adults you like to hang out with

[@dodgeguyz]

The $900 spent on that wrecked trailer is money very well spent! It’s turning out amazing!

[@Bethany415]

I love the look of that countertop with the coating. Shiny!

[@philw4625]

'Don't know what you're doing'?! Its fabulous! Better than factory. It will be an awesome van.

[@MrGray740]

For someone who insists they don`t know what your doing I would love to see what you can do when you do ! better than any factory fit classiest GMC on the road when your done excellent work .

[@dawitkassa3131]

I gauss the factory built was not detailed like yours. You are talented person. Amazing job dad and son. Thank you !!

[@pierreendter5751]

Finally. That's what the people like!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@chrispy3866]

Yea, i sub’d for this project specifically.

[@evankolar8957]

I just bought a 1986 ford Travelcraft RV. And am starting to do the same thing. I’m definitely gonna need a new roof but I’m just ripping all the interior out. I’m keeping the fridge, stove, bathtub and 2 sinks. But other than that everything else is coming out. I didn’t even think about wrecked campers. That’s smart for the materials you reused! I’ll keep that in mind!

[@ogresspeedshop]

Ok, you two are starting to look too much alike where we can’t tell who’s who. One of y’all needs to distinguish yourself from the other. Maybe a “wild thing” haircut from “major league” or something…lol. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you for doing what you do!!

[@joansimko7206]

Ah come on I treat it as I spy game ….which one is it …is that the dad or is that the son….and if their wearing similar color shirts just forget about it 😊

[@darrellgarlough7140]

One of my favorite jobs when I was an RV tech was custom cabinets. Unfortunately most people didn't want to pay for that particular skill

[@danf4616]

Looks great! What you're doing is far better than the current state of RV construction. They are mostly just cheap, glued together junk nowadays...

[@mrbizzarro]

Quick painters tip....If you're going to use tape as a means for a finished edge, use green frog tape instead of that cheap blue tape. Frog tape doesn't bleed on the edge. 👍

[@dennischase9209]

Michael, you and Dad are doing an awesome job. I say the outside still looks original. Let the inside be as modern and comfy as you want!

[@Steve8587]

That is far more work than we saw and wait, it’s looking professional too. Really looking good and extensive progress y’all have made.

[@chrissiano381]

This channel has come such a long way from what it started out as.. Congrats, you and your dad are doing a remarkable job on that Camper, and all you other projects.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Such a great job you are doing 950 for that broken camper was the best 950 ever spent I think for all the great stuff it is giving you for this thing I would think once done you can strip off the camper top from the chassis and make yourself a trailer from the chassis and have a double win Fantastic Michael and dad 😍😍😍🇦🇺

[@bobcooke6346]

Michael, you often comment that neither you nor your dad “know what you’re doing” i.e. not professionals, but you do a mighty fine job nevertheless, each episode on this motor home rejuvenation is an absolute joy to watch 👍👏🙂

[@gman1141]

For 2 guys that didn't know what they were doing, you did a Great job!!! Keep the updates coming.

[@hevog]

Track Tribe is awesome and so is your new RV kitchen. Great work, guys, love your channel and what you're doing.

[@markkeller1778]

This RV is the coolest thing ever! The hard work is paying off. Especially when you hand the kids the house, and you and the miss ride off into the sunset with it knowing exactly what its bones are. It's awesome and I'm in.

[@leviball7593]

Can't wait to see the living room couch bed and the bed mattress in back room installed Rv washer and spin dryer combo a must very cheap on eBay $75 to $130 they work great 👍

[@slimjim3229]

I bet a "dent doctor" could flatten that fridge door like new. Love the project.

[@paulmullins4439]

All I can say it's beautiful you all have done a wonderful job great video enjoy watching keep up the great work

[@InspiredJJ]

I love watching this build, great job!

[@angiemoses130]

Love it yall are really making a 70s motor home modern but with some retro

[@alxgu198]

Great job, amazing transformation of the kitchen area, 🤝 well done gentlemen! 👍

[@timothyguilford6897]

Looks great! Really enjoy watching you and your dad work together.

[@jllucci]

You're bringing back a classic motorhome from the nearly dead with family. That's a win in my book

[@dirtygertee]

I have also Impressed myself with pocket holes. Yeah I used a kit. Still Impressive

[@aceandgary3414]

Great talking with you guys this week. I hope to see that finished in time for Helen next year. Would be awesome to see that at the campsite.

[@unclerick8224]

Your workmanship is Excellent! I am so proud of the work you both are performing. Thank you for including us on your journey.

[@noelinesblog9705]

So cool Michael and Dad... you are awesome... nothing too much of a challenge. It looks fantastic and so functional and every amenity!!

[@morewith]

For a couple of guys that say they really don’t know what they are doing ya’ll are killing it! ✌️✌️

[@s60six]

Looks fantastic. I look forward to more installments of this build!

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Mike and his Dad 👨 nice video 📹 and workmanship!!! It's turning out nice

[@Lauterec]

It's so satisfying seeing the wrecked matchbox camper parts repurposed into this awesome motorhome.

[@Mr1965impala]

I use my Kreig jig all the time, great choice!

[@GSXR750ization]

This thing is so great! Crazy how much value you guys got out of the copart camper. So blessed to be able to work with your dad. God bless!

[@rwe2156]

You need to reverse the doors on the fridge . Nice work 😊😊

[@allanb.1861]

You two are doing a fantastic job on the RV reno.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

GREAT ! GREAT!!! YOUR THE BEST.....

[@michelecrown2426]

Loving this build. I hope you don't regret not leaving a removable joint in the plumbing drains.

[@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706]

White and wood always looks good and never goes out of style. Nice job! ❤️🇨🇦

[@modernvisionscc]

I think on the blanks I would have put in frosted plastic and leds to turn into lighting.

[@olegregersen1024]

You guys are as skillful Carpenters as you are car restorers. I am so impressed. It is so good to follow your work.

[@Jon_2218]

Absolutely stunning transformation taking place, from what it was to what it will be. Thanx 4sharing, much appreciate watching this.

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

When I built the interior of my camper those pocket drills and screws were the best thing ever! So easy to use and keep joints square etc.

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

👏Fantastic. Really enjoying this build. The white looks really clean and fresh and will make the whole van look bigger on the inside.

[@progressus30]

You have the most exciting KZbin channel and projects out there! Thank you for entertaining us 🙏🏻Greetings from France 🇨🇵

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you so much!!! We really appreciate the kind words and are very glad you’re enjoying! Thanks you for the support! ☺️☺️

[@terrytye6497]

That camper has turned out great. I can’t believe you done such a good job. You really are doing it right. Anyone would be proud to own it and you should be very proud and Dad too.

[@robertlacob8831]

Michael, in my eyes, you and Dad are amazing in using your down-to-earth skills to restore this old American relic! Can't wait to see the family on the first camping trip!

[@HarmonyExpressSkoolie]

Love this build, guys! Skoolie owner here who built our entire bus ourselves. Totally can relate to how these builds mushroom and grow and just how much work these can be. It all looks AWESOME!! Keep up the great video, folks!

[@EricV63]

Awesome work and it looks great. Thank you for taking us along on this project. I always look forward to your next video, on this or other projects. Keep having fun and I look forward to the video of your family going on their first adventure in this RV.

[@shawnkenny_main]

Epoxy countertops is also a good option and you can use 1/2 plywood as a base if you wanted

[@DaveJudd]

Look fantastic guys! Fridge door need wrapping to hind dents. Coolest RV I've ever seen.

[@Lowshoehighhat]

Good job. At the floor where you blocket the holes with boards you could change to plexiglas and have rgb light, just an idea.

[@loriendastafford1760]

I think the white cabinets and the butcher block looks perfect! Timeless!! Great looking kitchen and another great video guys!!!

[@ArtVandelay-Architect]

"Don't know what we are doing" Proceeds to completely transform this RV into a thing of beauty! Great work, I seriously can't wait to see it finished.

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

One of my top 5 favorite builds on KZbin right now. Just loving this series!

[@patrickverschuere7578]

Nice to see, father and son who have the same passion and work so well together, I love it, greetings from Belgium

[@PitWChannel]

I love how your dad acts like "hey, it's your project. Always there to help, though"

[@mozzberg590]

I love this build! The Wego splice connectors are really good, just expensive.

[@philippebr.6085]

What a good job, I like it. Your dad and you are as strong in carpentry as in plumbing or mechanics , Amazing work. Et voilà 👍

[@dougstewart9685]

The camper is looking great!! You guys are doing a fantastic job!

[@davidlarson2534]

And all that took you just 33 minutes. What did you do the rest of the day? I’m thoroughly enjoying this build.

[@maikeldehaas]

Now you see the result of all the hard work, really love the makeover of the camper. 🇳🇱

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

She's a beauty. Well done you two 😎

[@simonrichards5680]

I haven't been subscribed to the channel for long, but after stumbling across you guys after watching Vice Grip Garage, Dylan McCool Junkyard Digs etc, you guys are quickly becoming the favourite. What you do with all of the old cars you rescue is amazing. How you just use what you have is brilliant. In the UK we just don't seem to have access to the 70s and 80s cars of my youth as they are out of reach for most people on pricing. The way you guys are so informative and also so humble in your approach to fixing these forgotten gems is such a breath of fresh air. Getting the whole family involved as well is a joy to see. Thank you fellas for doing this and putting out these great videos.

[@peteredwards9147]

Fantastic job good team work, I know there's a lot of comments about the fridge door and opening side and dents in it, but these are things to bit sorted out once the kitchen is totally installed. Well done for a great video

[@jeffreyyoung1196]

Amazing job guys, I'm learning a lot and getting great ideas for my projects. Thanks much.

[@db-nm1ml]

You missed adding a storage cabinet above the closet where you put the solar controller. Where the fridge was originally in the motorhome put in a large heavy duty pull out drawer that opens into the entry way floor space to securely hold a portable 12 volt chest fridge/freezer. You can remove to use outdoors or indoors so the kids can get something cold without having to come into the motorhome. Better than just a cooler and you can make ice in it too!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Budget Buildz Mike :) , your dad are making looks like full Restoration to 1973 GMC Motorhome and so nice work both did too in parts plus big time steps!

[@chisassinrollyoass2271]

Looks fantastic. Enjoying watching this beast come together. Keep it coming.

[@WesReneau]

This has been a great rebuild. Enjoy watching them.

[@MrHeem94]

Wow that counter top is gorgeous! The whole kitchen is. Nice job you guys!

[@walterensor2947]

Well I’ve learned alot. Thanks for sharing every bit of this. What a blast this will be for your family and them knowing that dad and grandpa did it. Bravo

[@jeffoakes9041]

I love watching you guys just Futzn along!! So frickn talented. And relationship with your father is awesome

[@dustyrusty6840]

I know you could of found another motor home cheaper with less remolding, but restoring this antique is more satisfying knowing that you did it your way.

[@johnpjonesch]

Really?

[@warmblood58]

Amazing! That motorhome is coming along rapidly - would love to see the cj5 cleaned up! And that Mercedes 280sl in the background is such a tease, yer killing me!

[@nickadamson6053]

So stoked every time you guys upload a new installment. I thought in the beginning you were using that pocket hole jig on plywood, I was thinking: "well those cabinets will be kindling in about 30 miles" lol! Glad to see you used solid wood. Counter top came out SPECTACULAR! Looking forward to the finish, but not in any hurry for y'all to get there!

[@TheCrackerBox]

It’s looking amazing , beautiful work guys . Thanks for another , Brothers !!

[@jessemcenulty4095]

Fantastic, nicely done boys! Came to this channel for 911s and old junk cars... now I'm loving watching carpentry and plumbing? Whatever... keep the awesome work coming!

[@Bumblebee4788]

You guys should restore them for a living....great job👍

[@richardbroom4324]

Coming on nicely. Those pocket hole jigs are amazing and simple

[@bobroediger6121]

It is a joy to watch the progress of your family travel trailer. Great job

[@study650]

You are doing a great job on that camper. You will be ready to go on vacation before you know it.

[@smavtmb2196]

It's a better vehicle then it was new. 👍 I bet a cheap paintless dent removal kit for a car could get the dents out of the fridge easily. Then the fridge look new. Saw kits super cheap online.

[@markbell7573]

As much as I can't wait to see the final finished product, I don't want this series to end!!

[@user-nw7ow1ei1q]

GMC motorhome... all the glass is fantastic.

[@davehoneycutt9558]

I have been following you from the beginning you have really expanded your abilities to make and over come any thing you want to do. And thanks to your dad with his guidance you have really grown great job !

[@lunabouch]

Your hard work and progress is amazing. Always enjoy updates and you and your dad are awesome.