DIY Van High Top Shell Part 1

[@northernadvantures3478]

Genuinely impressed that you're DIYing a high top on an express van, not many people have the bravery required for such a project. Bravo!

[@Bbluox]

I fully expect to have some regrets down the road since I am doing this by the seat of my pants, but I'm learning lots and hopefully making mistakes so that people who follow after don't!

[@maigualidasojoquiaro329]

Excelente podrías decirme que materiales utilizaste en que medidas y cantidades ...woow Felicidades me encantó ..saludos desde Venezuela

[@anxietylife]

Wish you had pt2

[@larrym2275]

You had the same idea as me but I think I’ll go with sheet metal

[@Bbluox]

Much more practical to use metal, aluminum if you can because it’s light. But wood was right for my project :)

[@enriqueparra3561]

I was also thinking to do it out aluminum let's see how it comes out I will be posting some videos

[@iamvulgar8188]

Why didn't you ever do a part 2 to this?

[@Try2Teach247]

Wow nice, waiting for part 2, (btw where are your assistant 😻)

[@4Dotzopp]

I can’t find part 2

[@240zron]

I don't understand how anything dried in those weather conditions.

[@remodelingtulsa]

What's that wiegh about 400 lbs?

[@migueltrejo3731]

Fine as a dime

[@et2525]

DIY Van High Top Shell Part 1

[@ESLinsider]

Cool. Is that in Utah? Or Idaho? How much did the metal top cost with the welding and all that? I've seen some people use wood which looks easier but not sure how strong.

[@momsberettas9576]

Do work in a metal shop? Or do you just have all those tools yourself??

[@tomnesler2089]

Great Job! I would have put on the plywood siding before I put the shell on the roof. Any reason why you didn't do that? Would it have been too heavy to lift?

[@kkaattiiee202]

Hey I love what you did here! I'm hoping to raise the roof on my van as well. I was wondering how this impacted your insurance?

[@officialpoa3171]

*Is that roll on material ceramic?*

[@FatlessPlatypus]

What size steel tubing was used for the frame?

[@TheCaptainbarnacles]

Really impressive, thanks for sharing :)

[@frank_III]

Part 2,,,???

[@sandrathomas2878]

How many feet is that now?

[@haizi7179]

NICE!!

[@calebshadrick]

What size/gauge is the steel?

[@Bbluox]

Can’t remember the gauge offhand, but it’s 1 inch tubing for most of it and 1x1.5 for the base where it attaches to the van.

[@NEWORLDSECURITY1]

I need a cigarette. Crazy impressive.

[@officialpoa3171]

*FREAKAZOITS!.... Is it just me or is she seriously a keeper? Really hot!*

[@michaelreynolds6024]

Seriously? Loose the steel and plywood. Way to heavy. Use aluminum for the frame.

[@Bbluox]

If you’ve got experience with aluminum and how to seal/weld it, it’s a great option, though not very strong If there’s an accident. As it stands my shell added 350lbs. I’m happy with it and like the look a LOT better than an aluminum one.