I bought a van.

[@Tricky12u]

James is an absolute legend. Where would Garbage time be without him?

[@photondebuger45]

James is one of those guys who is actually dangerously close to the realm of the gods... Just saying. like he is amazingly smart in just about everything and with that nothing can really stop him

[@Tha-mountain]

James is a dude

[@bluberrialpha]

@@Tha-mountain James is a chad 🗿

[@unducational]

leg

[@TheVerySneakyCriminal]

@@photondebuger45 basically the Aussie equivalent to Brennan from college humour

[@pabloblack8158]

the rear diff dying is like a free supercharger sound

[@cernunnos8917]

Reminded me of a stuka plane divebombing

[@miaugato93]

More like the commuter bus

[@joempoem478]

@@miaugato93 trolley bus.

[@aidanbrooks771]

a vacuum leak is a ghetto turbo, and the dying diff is a ghetto super

[@Namiz00]

@@cernunnos8917 probably will sound like the stuka's bomb after it finally breaks

[@msswissmiss]

Every man dreams for a van that is immune to chair.

[@kanbekan]

Also shoe

[@janemba42]

And Lada.

[@Ludwig_Perpenhente]

And Rock

[@a_common_weeb]

And other van

[@eater9494]

the chair debuff is honestly too op so total immunity to it is pretty insane

[@MrHack4never]

A thing you need to know about vans and similar large worky vehicles: NEVER fix purely cosmetic issues, it automatically keeps taxis and other people who takes lot of care about their vehicles a good distance from you

[@crackedemerald4930]

It's like an automobilistic haggis

[@tybirous3417]

What if I wanna get mine graffitied up like the side of a train? Think that'll also help keep bumblefucks away from me?

[@thymecrafter]

@@tybirous3417yep makes it look like its from a dump

[@Walking.supernova]

You know James works on cars bc he just says "yeah that's good enough" when fixing things bc he can just fix it later if needed

[@MMorangatang]

"If you're concerned, James, then so am I." "Oh I'm not concerned-" "OH WELL START 'ER UP!"

[@michaeltagor4238]

basically anyone who works on anything, you name it automotive, tech, even doctors do this. Two months ago I got very bad cough, and when I go to the doctor they thought it's either ol' mate corona or TB, then the rontgen came out and the radiology guys thought it was TB, but bcs I couldn't get any phlegm out of my throat (which was needed to officially diagnose me with TB) after two months of back and forth trying to get the phlegm out and taking rontgen and waiting for the doctor to be available in the end the doctor just goes "well you don't show any symptoms anymore, and you didn't even feel ill anymore.... nah mate we'll call it a day here you don't need medicine just don't smoke, it's probably that one TB bacteria you got when you were 3 (bcs I did get TB before), it's fine... you're not dying anyway so your body will fix itself"

[@Dumb_Killjoy]

Same for computers. My laptop has drivers that are crapping out and probably runs too hot. Eh, it’s fine so long as it doesn’t crash too badly.

[@fortj3]

What make and model is that van?

[@JeanMarceaux]

​@@fortj32000s Mitsubishi Delica or Starwagonn

[@toufusoup]

That’s a really nice van, I hope it doesn’t blow a gasket or anything

[@unorganized_account]

oh buddy do I have news for you

[@Carsian]

I know NOTHING about vehicles but I still watch every one of these because I can't get enough of Dank.

[@spademaybe]

same XD

[@memedew6677]

Same! Ive never been interested in ipods and here i am. Watching a man doing stuff

[@BWAMBGN]

110%

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

funny coming from a *Car*sian 😂👀

[@somecallmesean_]

Same lmao

[@peterclarke7240]

Good work, James.That's one of the nicest looking sound-proofed kidnap cages I've ever seen. 😂

[@alporan7423]

I’ve yet to see a channel that matches for lack of a better term your charm and humor. Thanks for making this content every week

[@brendancross2767]

Aging wheels is a close contender in my mind, although he does have sponsor segments but he makes them really fun

[@omgsus]

SuperFastMatt is great

[@CrazyBader]

This guy gives me Aging Wheels vibes, so I'd tell you to go check him out.

[@Ziedmac]

@@brendancross2767 aging wheels sponsor segments are a plus to me, the only sponsorships I actually watch threw!

[@selfloathinggameing]

Dankpods is a close second, i'd love to see them collab someday

[@GrenMambaS30]

Despite some regarding a Datsun Fairlady a "classic", I began to call my car a nugget more and more as I sink into the reality of car ownership. I fixed bent trunk with a pair of pliers and a hammer, held the grille up with zip ties and the interior is held together by duct tape. It's awesome, and yes, you indeed are invincible.

[@1assassyn]

as the son of a 2000 owner, spot tf on

[@Danse_Macabre_125]

Goddamn, that's a top tier nugget!

[@cwhitley.sawlabs]

There are two tiers of classic. The “garage queen” classic And the “boogie zip ties” classic

[@GrenMambaS30]

@@cwhitley.sawlabs yep you are damn right

[@conradpankoff5616]

That thing looks fantastic. May you and your new anything-mover live a happy life together.

[@midloran]

V Souse?

[@HollowKZ]

@@midloran Moik hir

[@enderbro3497]

@@midloran vsus

[@trafficracer124]

For about 3 months till it explodes

[@zednotdead]

"Van is immune to chair" is quite possibly the funniest sentence I've ever heard

[@muse-icality5554]

Seeing a thrown chair demolished just from hitting the side of the van made my DAY

[@ConnorNolanTech]

James fixing a shifter with a water bottle cap makes loads more sense now

[@patrickshaw411]

Man isn’t a fool, he’s a professional!

[@carv8088]

4:21 "No mechanical issues at all" Famous last words

[@spayum2]

You bought a sketchy van for transporting drums and you DIDN'T NAME IT THE BANG BUS?!

[@Bayofthe91st]

Dank Bus maybe? Also should've with Shrek-Green colors

[@miaugato93]

it even sounds like one look 4:25

[@aadi8568]

Sounds like a brothel on wheels

[@organicleaf]

@@aadi8568 ever seen a bang bus video? because it basicly is

[@JeanMarceaux]

He needed a self powered pack mule, hence the name

[@jeremyaster7470]

2:52 never before have I heard a sentence more appalling

[@gvheaton]

I'm actually kind of jealous - it's my dream to have a van, they just seen so fun and useful

[@TFD1982]

Oh they are I will never drive anything other then a van

[@jnrdingo1233]

I almost did buy a van a few years back, instead I got a Holden Rodeo ute. That thing did burnouts about as good as this van until the water pump died and I replaced it with a 2007 5 series bmw

[@JoranGroothengel]

@@jnrdingo1233 A 2007 5 series BMW seems a bit overkill just to pump some coolant around...

[@bastik.3011]

I drive a Mercedes Vito for my part time job and cannot recommend for people over 2m xD

[@lucasbarton1773]

@@bastik.3011 I like the base model versions of the Vito, steel wheels and plastic black bumpers are my favourite!

[@LemonMontage420]

1:00 that's the blinker fluid leaking out 🤣

[@stevepogue1124]

You're right, we all need a James in our lives.

[@Fattts]

(I am my own James)

[@maximilianeissner4759]

@@Fattts sigma

[@djatsoris2613]

I've scrolled for 10 minutes and I've yet to find someone that said "I wanna have a computer in there." Because imagine how awesome it would be to have a whole gaming setup in there. Completely isolated for no interruptions, completely quiet for no distractions, and completely mobile for gaming on the go!

[@andreapuerto8967]

When this old mate finally kicks the bucket, you might be able to change its registration to "combat helicopter."

[@badwater5576]

Imagine if he called the van "THE DONK" I would belly laugh so hard even the possibly existent martians could hear it.

[@davep5698]

And it s not going to happen but imagine he made it look like a donk too, sky high suspension, 40"rims, probably.some.silly paint job for maccies or something. Hahha full donk sillyness.

[@sirhenners204]

@@davep5698 HUUUNGRY JACKS

[@kaitlyn__L]

@@davep5698 sudden flashbacks to 3am van Maccas while helping my brother paint a house like 17 years ago

[@badwater5576]

THE DONK SHALL RISE.

[@berkkarsi]

3:13 I guess you can call it Jammiroquai

[@liberatetheforks]

Van may be immune to chair, but DPS from time damage is through the roof! Need to buff those resistances, THOSE ARE ROOKIE NUMBERS

[@Shocked-]

He bought a van

[@eyes6253]

He did

[@qwerty_studios]

yed

[@cabbage8258]

unbelievable

[@1_Vinity]

You are first :)

[@Babygunter13]

he did

[@skinbagmusic9530]

i like how finding the bolt hole was pretty much on time with the music all the way through

[@ChezRG-YT]

Wade used Chair against van It's not very effective ! Wade used broom It's not very effective. Van used Defense+++++++++ Van has now 10²⁰ defense Wade used shoe. It's not very effective.

[@realspeedghxst]

From a mic story, Wade: So I started just burning the car

[@girlpowerstation]

That last scene of james sitting in the crappy looking chair driving the empty van with the hood up made my day

[@dylanfoxaygameh5281]

4:59 i though the intiror caught fire and the seats were burnt xD

[@IamAJoe]

"everyone needs a James" I wish I had me a James but he sounds like a once in a life time type of mate.

[@HanabiiiUwU]

Vans are a thing of beauty. I drive a 2016 Ford Transit Connect XLT (Short wheelbase) at work and it's so useful and handles pretty good when it's not loaded up.

[@gin3648]

I like vans, my favourite was my 2002 Hiace that had grease for oil for the last 5 years. I currently have a 89 Starwagon (L300), and its pretty rough, bodywork, carby, ability to keep water out, alternator is on the way out. Shitbox van life is easy and rewarding, if you have ready access to the enginebay which is a worry in your case.

[@gin3648]

Can't believe the aircon works and it has a stereo. That solves gearbox and diff problems, if it makes more noise, turn the stereo up louder. You'll get used to it.

[@janemba42]

Thank you Wade. I now have the knowledge that Van is immune to chair. I have no idea what to do with this information, and if I did it probably wouldn't be responsible, but thank you!

[@rodinas4477]

4:26 Sounds like a BUS

[@rodinas4477]

Any commented on your post

[@rodinas4477]

Nope

[@supersillysammy272]

You're not wrong lol

[@froggothedoggo5997]

When the engine goes kerplooey, you should swap it with a Ford diesel from an older Transit. Those things are literally indestructible.

[@Fattts]

I’m going to buy a new Ford F-350 and put an old transit motor in it because powerstrokes are that awful

[@ChristopherHallett]

If this is a Mitubishi Express like I think it is, it already has one of the most indestructible engines of all time in it. It's the gearbox and diff that need rebuilding (and also the engine too just to freshen it up and help with the terrible fuel consumption).

[@S28426]

Brings a tear to my eye to know how the story ends

[@mazdamiata69420]

I like that you make “car” content, keep making these types of videos

[@amnottabs]

I had an '88 Cherokee Laredo and the rear differential sounded exactly like that for years, specially on highways; it is still in use today to haul logs in the middle of nowhere and still does that sound, the engine may die way before that winning differential start doing the clacking sounds, also the chassis has started to become a bit warped but that's a history for another day (yes, they do really haul logs on it but not everyday, rust is the culprit)

[@dylanc.728]

Congrats on the van wade and thank you for all you do

[@Zerbey]

I love that you're into old junkers and giving them a new life. There's something highly suspicious about a work van or truck that's in pristine condition.

[@gustukas]

"I'll give it 3 months before it explodes" It wouldn't need 3 months, it would need a month.

[@lnnx3725]

“Give it 3 months before it explodes”😆

[@Christian_Ferguson]

Wade should do a video on souping the van up, put a twin turbo kit on, lower it, put a tv in the back with a built in VHS player, ext.

[@lemonheep]

Lol. I thought you and James would only get this van in "passable" condition like the Niki, but wow! I was not expecting the interior to look this good! Just replace the radio, buff out the dents, and clean the exterior, and this would TRULY feel new.

[@ruffethereal1904]

I think the point was utility above all else, though. No need to put Sunday clothes on a work mule. It's fine looking as beat up and aged as it is.

[@BOBAGENTSMITH]

Be me walking down the street. White van pulls up next to me. I am concerned. The window rolls down slowly and a faceless voice says "hey kid, you want some headphones?" That's how I got kidnapped by DankPods.

[@turnstilerockets]

What a nugget of an old van! Tbh vans are one of my favourite cars and I mean no bias from the fact that we literally have a minivan + my life growing up with minivans! They're absolute tanks! I don't care if y'all see them as "ugly mom cars" or "that creepy white van", they're dang good at what they do! Even with the most beat up ones (our last van lasted pretty long despite all the problems she had that we weren't told about)! I could go on for hours about vans and minivans!

[@KamenRiderGumo]

Not a van guy but I have the same fodness for station wagons. Sadly, SUVs and minivans have made them all but nonexistent these days.

[@EvertG8086]

I drive my purple odyssey around everywhere, I’ve even taking the dang thing off roading. 12 years later and the thing still runs like a dream.

[@Sammie1053]

Another KZbinr I follow said a while back that most suburbanites who buy a pickup truck should really have bought a minivan instead. If you get one where the seats fold down/come out, you end up with just as much if not more cargo area than a mid-size truck, with the only downside being that you can't fit tall things. But in exchange for that you get a way bigger passenger capacity, lower cargo height so it's easier to load, covered and air conditioned cargo area, slidey doors that make tight spaces easier, and usually a DVD player too!

[@turnstilerockets]

@@EvertG8086 I have never seen a purple Odyssey! That's so neat! Btw the minivan we had that I mentioned was also a deep purple!

[@bacon.cheesecake]

I relate so much to what you said in the beginning, that's why my project car is a manky 60s military vehicle (L3314N '67), it's pretty scuffed, which is great, I'm never going to fix it up aesthetically just take care of the mechanical stuff and the worst of the rust, so I can not give a single crap about bumping into stuff or being a bit rough when I take it offroading.

[@atelierchaser]

My late dad was a 'James'. Miss him a lot. It's really great seeing James be included on your channel. Don't know where I'll find a new one though. Thank you for another video ^_^

[@zoidsfan12]

I said it once and I'll say it again. You got me into cars dude. Like straight up know that you can fix up any old thing broadened the options a bunch and I suddenly realized how wide of a world there was for cars. Also that I'm obssessed with Japanese imports and wanna just go drifting. Like I've started getting a smile on my face when it rains or snows cuz I know once I get my baby I'm gonna have so much fun on slick roads.

[@mateoelizondo5480]

Oh poor Donkey Van... If only we knew what was coming for you...

[@aeteno703]

James is a genius, constantly amazed when he shows up.

[@johnsmith-mo6kz]

Can't get enough of your brand of comedy lmao!

[@jortand]

The only thing I learn from this channel is that I need to find a James for my life.

[@aserta]

That van was proper grotty. Awesome automotive archaeology dig, seems Aussies have a thing for that. Needs new blinker fluid tho.

[@GerryStanding]

I've got a Delica - practically the same car but 4x4. My Overdrive also didn't work and it was just a temp sensor near the thermostat that had stopped working, used to disable overdrive if the coolant is too hot (or cold?). Permanently rounding it enabled OD all the time, 2 minute fix. Pressing the OD button on the shifter should toggle an "OD OFF" light on the dash - if that's not happening might be a bad switch. Sweet car. You'll love it. If you think the fuel economy is bad now you should see the Delica's economy.

[@KABOOMFIN]

DankPods is the only youtuber that actively looks for the crappiest machines instead of buying a sportscar. Probably costs more to drive this thing than the 2016 transporter though.

[@maxwell_edison]

Rather than a mop, you should have used one of those nifty brushes-on-poles! I always used to wash the outside of the family van with this nice aluminum extendo-pole with a nice soft-enough wide brush on the end of it. Get a bucket, fill it with some tough cleaner, and that will clean the slop from every single surface much better than just a mop. Though, the mop's not a bad choice, definitely. Cheers. I love big' on stinky vans

[@insertnickhere5022]

The van was totally habitable even before the repair since spiders survived in it... now it's even better

[@davehultermans7238]

Im a mechanic too, that rear dif just needs new bearing and its as good as new haha. That burnout tho *chefs kiss *

[@Porkchop1999_]

Before the main comment I just want to take a moment to appreciate the majesty of those shag-pile seat covers... Now that has been addressed, I love your new shoe box missile, The old clapped out stuff is always a hoot to drive, The seats are nice and bedded in, the steering wheel feels like a freshly shaven face and you don't have to worry at all about scratches because what are ya' gonna' do scratch the scratches lmao, I have always had beaters as daily run arounds (Being a mechanic if it goes wrong I just laugh at it and say alright mate it's time for a birthday) the freedom you get is unmatched by new cars and what's even better as long as you change the oil and filter every year without fail and only flog them like they owe you money every other weekend they last a lifetime (Until they turn to dust that is, UK is not great for salt in the winter it eats cars) I loved your idea with the padded carpeting, One tip I might add that may help you when transporting drums, Get yourself a 50 or 100 meter drum of 550 paracord cheep off the internet (The stuff is like zip ties you find uses you never thought possible) and fit some of those D shaped tie down hoops in the back of the van about a foot off the floor, Then make a couple of zig zags side to side and either corner, Make them somewhat loose you can slot the drums in the gaps and then whether they are in cases or not they won't shuffle around and scratch each other up Hope my mad idea is somewhat helpful or gives you a chuckle Thank you for the awesome videos as always I hope you and all the family (Old mate James included) Have a great rest of your day and a nice week, Be safe and Take care out there wherever you are (^=W=^)7

[@iceyHusky]

1:25 yeah that’s were mold can form lol

[@luciansaintclaire]

4:24 nah mate, you just got some fully sick straight cut gears!!!

[@st1220]

0:54 tinnitus intensifies

[@Diasho]

Congrats on the new van!

[@solidsnake3292]

RIP Jamiroquai CD. He really was traveling without moving.

[@DimIsHigh]

A few years ago I was given a van as a company car - it wasn't a commercial one like this, more of a family vehicle, but a van nonetheless (a Dodge, can't remember the model). I still miss it with all of my heart, I'm a motorcyclist and I like sporty driving even on four wheels, but despite that to this day that van was one of the best -if not THE best- driving experience I've had. Miss u my lil Dodge 😔❤

[@aenoymotors]

A Mitsubishi van? That's awesome!

[@420_bob_ross8]

James the absolute Chad walking in to help fix the van

[@Mel0nMel]

"I'll give it 3 months" that's pretty optimistic of you lol

[@HiCZoK]

Agree. I used to have 2001 ford focus with everything broken and it was amazing. You dont even slow down on speed bumps or watch if you scratch it

[@chemistrykrang8065]

A mate of mine bought a new 2L 4x4 VW transporter a couple of years ago and the handling was genuinely good. Trouble is he's an electrician so thrashing it around twisty british lanes on the way to rural jobs had a tendency to leave the back half full of a soupy mixture of cable, parts, tools, lunch etc. Turns out putting all your stuff in the back and then essentially shaking it like a cocktail for an hour is a bad idea. It was fun, though.

[@Whotfisbryce]

Hey! Glad to see some stuff one this channel too! Much love 🤟🤟

[@krzysztofczarnecki8238]

That's a normal way of mounting a third party car radio - a metal basket with various ears and cutouts that you put in the radio hole and bend out those cutouts that can grab onto something. The radio itself then latches onto that with hooks on the sides.

[@kandyburra]

1:44 the lone chewie wrapper really fuckin ties the whole thing together aye

[@REPOMAN24722]

Bumping trolleys out the way is what me and my friends used to do in an XD falcon. If only i were a manual trans, manual swap the thing.

[@kaitlyn__L]

I’m a manual trans

[@arrkyna]

This is slowly turning into pimp my ride. Love it

[@jasperdomacena6491]

We use also use an Automatic Transmission Delica as a Donkey Van in the Philippines 😂 -To transport the IRON WHALE (a 50kva generator that weighs 1 ton) -To carry around a tool chest -To transport work mates gets an average of 10L of Diesel/100 k's

[@WingedDrifter]

I absolutely love how chaotic James is

[@giovanigeorgis3848]

“I’ll give it three months before it explodes” talk about foreshadowing!

[@TheEmeraldSword04]

The van squealed after you bought it because it was screaming in joy over getting a new home.

[@jreererer8490]

2:30 did you want to start a rust hole there? Cuz that's how you start a rust hole

[@randomtslur]

James better better be careful mate toying with spiders is Australia, he might turn into spiderman.

[@quonit37]

I AGREE, my family has always used the cheapest vans we could find because we could get the whole family in it and our car looking damaged meant that no one was going to try to steal it and people were scared of hitting us on the road because they knew who would mind more.

[@tolkien777]

great Mitsubishi Delica , youve definitely cleaned it up

[@televisionandcheese]

ZA Skyline R30 2.8 GTX

[@BlindingWulf]

Now just write free candy on the side of it. Perfect van

[@para7554]

1:33 damn australians and their spiders .

[@deanchur]

We've got a Mazda van with more holes than body north of Adelaide you could have bought. Top speed 90km/h, used only on the property now since last time it went out it broke down at the lights. Comes with free bits of hay as well.

[@Desecrator6]

Now you can say you have a van DOWN BY THE RIVER

[@GAMECLOSET]

Wade, you need a couple of strings of LEDs in the back just for fun! But that would entail hiding wires, so nahhhhh. I love the two-tone marine carpet. A few mechanical TLCs from James & you and she will be cherry! Good good good. Congrats!

[@notexan182]

Call it "The Craig Van. An old mate you can drive"

[@ericf112]

Much respect for you for treating a vehicle like a vehicle instead of just leasing it like idiots do

[@Snicketbar]

If you had been up in my neck of the woods I could have found you an old delivery Van. A lot of companies are getting rid of their older less fuel efficient vans and for cheap. Also, is the carpet completely glued down or can you pull it up in certain sections? Because those vans have hooks and spots to hook ratchet straps and bungee cords. Or else your equipment will be slidding around in there if you ever take a hard turn and have to hit the brakes. Also, your differential might speed low on fluid they make that noise that happens that happens. The same with the transmission.

[@Alishaan2002]

Yaaay, please start doing vlogs as well, I find you extremely entertaining to watch!!!

[@Metaldad87]

James is a legend, I need a friend like james

[@stuff31]

Dank and James are the literal pinnacle of two big burly australians on the grind in a shed.

[@lukemurphy7917]

The bolt finding trick doesn’t work in my beetle but it is a great way to find rust holes you didn’t exist !

[@pyry1738]

My first car had the exact same disc player. It had a jamiroquai cd from a previous owner inside.

[@user-um6hs3hh7w]

2:13 that's white and gold wdym

[@pbfloyd13]

No.

[@Just_Ben_YT]

Shut

[@galaxiastyles]

nooo I hate you for making me remember this... but that's also one of the best comments I've ever seeeeeen