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[@BLJMARIOSM64]

Shame on you

[@nathan-i-el_messario]

Man!!! Its a truck-boat-truck my papaw had one of those years ago traded for a big huge dodge motor home you should restore it , to original and triple the money. Would it sell? Or 😂,,monster garage that thing ,make it a truck boat chopper with the helipad on the back of the boat , make it a crew cab connected to a boat , driven by a Harley on the front, Harley handle bars steering wheel with the chopper seat over the dog house , careful just dont throw a rod through the top o da engine

[@WilliamHencey]

Ok, Why not restore this for a price from the owner, And make your own version using a quad cab pickup and the trailer and with a mini houseboat? Get in on the mini home craze with being able to have your own Boaterhome creation?

[@nathan-i-el_messario]

@WilliamHencey my eyes lit up when I saw this , nostalgic, he should restore it to original no doubt . He can always take any other crew cab truck and boat and velcro fab them together but to have the ORIGINAL and the resources and ability on this to restore and not make it new would be wrong. I'm spitballing here but I would guess that the views from the videos on the project alone would pay for it , then flip that thing .

[@TheSmreeder]

Hey Dave if your going to use a newer van to graft to the frame. Get a 1st gen 2014 - 2019 Dodge Promaster they are already FWD and have plenty of power and torque... Many Blessings , SMR

[@griffenstephenson13]

You have to keep the Dodge van front end and just modernize it, replacing it would just kill the soul of it. This isn't the kind of project you do because it makes sense financially but because this is something really cool that needs to be preserved.

[@CCNB04]

He doesn't have to.

[@Wi2Low]

​@@CCNB04nobody HAS to do anything... what's your point? OP is right.

[@masterspin7796]

@@CCNB04 Yes he needs to keep it all Dodge...

[@knutate]

This right here is unbelievable different from anything anyone has done or will do for a long time on KZbin van-life and nomadic culture is taking off this has 4 in one a dodge chassis and trailer and camper and a boat

[@21DSkinny]

Yes do not cut it up

[@100SteveB]

You have to do a restoration on it, you can't tear the front end off of something so rare - that would almost be a crime. I am sure your guys are not afraid of, and are fully capable of doing the rust repairs on the body.

[@bubmer]

Or use the clean one he has.

[@ZZGaimZ]

agreed! so much character. it would be a shame to lose it

[@jerem091]

They should do both : should ask @RobbyLayton to restore the original one and also build another crazy new front end for fun

[@somepunk2541]

They could do both. They just need to make it new front end look like the old one. But since this is an original version they can do whatever as long as it matches well with the trailer & boat part. .... like this dude has so many military vehicles... a frankenstein of that would be cool too.

[@brownhombre5782]

I hope they do change it just to piss people off

[@desmondnederlof5159]

Keep it as original as possible. A full restoration series would be a thing to watch.

[@chrissteinmann3894]

I'm gonna leave all the other comments to everybody else. My $0.02 is to say much respect to you for being humble enough to stop what you were doing and speak and take a picture with that lady when she came out to ask. Absolutely awesome of you to do that for her.

[@CarlosMartinez-vw1sk]

Yeah low-key huh some of them completely get sent off

[@CitizenCraftymethod]

imagine if that was jerry sienfield.

[@csyarid]

Because of the uniqueness of this vehicle, it deserves to be restored, not hacked.

Yeah, you buy classic to restore it, not as part for some build. He would be better off to just build boaterhome from scratch from some boat and a van.

[@adrianjames4447]

I totally agree 👍

[@sketchywolf9387]

If ya replace the front with a modern van, then what was the damn point of buying the damn thing in the first place

[@Matt-mh5us]

Agreed, buy a boat and a truck and make your own at that point, crime against vehicles to swap the front end!

[@sketchywolf9387]

@Matt-mh5us honestly it's a insult to the OG craftsman at this point if they go that route.

[@Dgoshy]

Boo hoo

[@sketchywolf9387]

@Dgoshy wow, what a great rebuttal. Libs owned

[@zachmoyer1849]

i just commented the same thing it makes no sense and building one yourself would make way more sense i love how he is afraid of the resto work on the truck when that boat is gonna be the crappy part to restore lol

[@ZaneTv254]

I hope you restore the front end dodge, it’s just looks authentic, and it’s a piece of history!

[@raptorsean1464]

Not only is this thing one of a kind, but the content you can create with this is astronomical. I really hope you go through this thing entirely and restore it, and even customize it. Brilliant purchase! Very excited for future content on this.😮

[@deltadeerhunter]

This could be one of the greatest restoration series ever on KZbin

[@harryfp1494]

It really could be over a million views already the first video it’s already making bank

[@floridamaninthewild]

It has to be a full restoration! These are too rare to cut up.

[@VlogsFromThe6]

100% agreed bro

[@watcher13th]

Not if he swaps the truck.

[@ruzziasht349]

What? you've never seen ?

[@Thelawncarenut]

This is going to be a fun on to watch! I vote for keeping the old van and restoring it to keep this thing as original as possible.

[@Raggzzaug11]

A Hurricane HO inline in both would be cool.

[@duramaxdad]

Cummins swap the van. Make it four wheel drive nah nah 8 wheel drive.

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Don't let Whistling Diesel anywhere near it.

[@ayuse01]

You HAVE to keep the original exterior styling for the sake of nostalgy, drivetrain is another story. Also after restoring this boaterhome this it’s former glory, go ahead and build a new one. A grandiose one based on a military truck with a modern yacht fused into it.

[@adrianjames4447]

Great idea 👍

[@rogerghiardi7723]

You have to fully restore that thing, original or modernize. Worth the money.

[@to8860]

I will buy it right now for $5......

[@djwilliams4714]

Not a bad way to spend 200k!

[@KermitOfWar]

They should put a lift kit it & take it to the sand dunes. Win-win.

[@T80Delta]

Agreed! I would hate to see it modded with a new van/truck. Just do a modern driveline swap with something FWD. Keep it as orig as possible.

[@MrGoesBoom]

Worth the money....kinda easy to say both because it's on the internet and because it's not your money

[@Garrett-farm]

You have to keep that iconic look. This thing is just so rare.

[@wesw186]

You know better than that

[@Tactility]

This is so unique and beautiful. This thing was made from dreams. Please keep it as original as you can, we need to preserve the glory of it if possible.

[@lucasmauricio469]

Please, restore it! All the hard work, frustration will pay off. You've got something unique in your hands.

[@JoshuaM513]

I won't lie when the lady asked for a pic and not a single question was asked deserves a chefs kiss

[@okGDJ]

i was shocked he could speak spanish

[@EpicValleysStill]

@@okGDJ Its to the point I'm more shocked if there is something Dave cant do.

[@kevinboothe9991]

​@@okGDJDave went to South America (I think) on a 2 year mission. If you look at videos of the fab shop and the builds they do you'll see that most of the guys are Hispanic and they are awesome fabricators.

[@AK00777]

​@@kevinboothe9991was it a Mormon mission? An old friend of mine did that, went to Korea and came to realize he was a natural linguist. He went on to pretty high ranking in the Army, because of it. ❤

[@davestevens4263]

He speaks better Spanish than this wht boy speaks englas . Hence his Hispanic fabricators .

[@tomt3082]

For something so rare, especially as is a 1 of 1 dodge not the usual Ford, I think you should do everything you can to restore it as it would have been new, most likely with an updated/upgraded powertrain. Great video again and can't wait to see what you do with it going forward!!

[@chenzostanley8817]

It's not a 1of 1 bit it really rare

[@KLSMTL]

not 1/1 , use google Econoline Boat home lol

[@sidneyjones2101]

Yeah there used to be one where I live

[@pauljoseph8338]

As with so many of his crazy purchases…it’ll get parked in the yard, and we’ll never see it again…

[@realslimbrady]

@@sidneyjones2101in Henderson Nevada?

[@andersonfuentes5904]

You knowing Spanish and taking the pic with the lady is the best thing I’ve seen this whole year showing love to my culture… I get to liking this Chanel every video I see even more

[@masterqbaPL]

This is the best idea for motor home ever! Pure gold! Very rare. Now I've seen everything :D

[@RealRickCox]

Just what Heavy D and the team need… a motorhome that doubles as a boat! Only mod left is to convert it into a helicopter!

[@soccerjock3]

Make it happen Dave!

[@nathanbutler8240]

Would that be a helihome? Or boatcopter?

[@fransinyard891]

I'm sure that's what's next! Lol

[@RealRickCox]

@@nathanbutler8240 I like Boatercopter :)

[@thaedleinad]

With ywo chinook emgines 😂

[@Elbowgrease250]

This is hands down the coolest thing on KZbin in the last three years. Dave, you have the ability to do something really special and preserve a piece of iconic history to so many… please make us as proud as we know you will!

[@vibe8244]

Yo tbh i like hearing all y’all’s out loud thinking and thoughts about stuff like this keep it in the videos man it’s super entertaining for a lot of us !

[@jademayer4995]

I was going to say the same as many already have. And that is to keep it as original as possible. It's worth it to take a little bit of time and search for a similar van, year, make etc....you guys have the resources, I'm sure somebody watching this probably has one, and I'd be surprised if they hadn't contacted you already. Keep the van...man 😊

[@wolfgangricky]

As a collector of 70's Dodge vans & trucks, I have Never heard of the boaterhome. Have a 78 TransVan, seeking a 78 Dreamer, bought & sold a few Lil Red Trucks & Warlocks, Yet that is the Ultimate !!! It's so Rare you gotta be a purist with it. I am with Hans in being Amazed. Ty for taking us along

[@gouryg4774]

Well the couple of other ones I have seen were using a Ford Econoline van

[@ballbounces968]

I saw it in a magazine in the 80's it's great that cool

[@chormiclestan]

@@gouryg4774 There was a auto stereo customizing shop in Buena Park, Ca that had the one seen at the 9:20. Glad to see it has been restored and taken care of. Last time I saw it, it had been sold and neglected. Don't change the front end, unless you replace with another Dodge van. Keep it original.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

As a collector of 70’s Dodge vans and trucks you must have noticed that is not a Dodge engine in the van but an Oldsmobile engine?

[@davidjones6110]

VAN VAN VAN with a wicked 70s paint job! Keep the nostalgic rolling!

[@Baller58]

This man’s the most crazy funny and amazing dude on the internet along with his whole team

[@mercurymadness9005]

So excited been following these crazzzzzzzy boater homes since I first saw the one in Utah long time ago.with the the Orange and yellow blue.want to see this build bad can’t wait.

[@thetravellingpicker5096]

Great to see this vehicle in the hands of someone who can do it justice. Awesome!

[@ruzziasht349]

You want him to hack it? needs to be restored bro.

[@andyackerman7123]

I feel like the best part of this video, is his willingness to take a picture with a random stranger. I’d never go off on anyone who refuses (because they deserve their privacy), but I’ve mad respect for those who do.

[@andrewjones-productions]

I echo your words, but people who go onto KZbin all too often fail to realise that they become celebrities in their own right and with that comes responsibility. I salute Heavy D as he quietly acknowledges that he is a celebrity and understands that he will very likely be approached in a public space. However, those fans that turn up to places of work (offices, workshops, farms etc) and worse, to their homes, is crossing a very clear red line.

[@EleanorGosling]

Your videos always bring me joy. Congratulations on your passing, I'm already praying for your future customer service, you bless their lives with your knowledge and passion!

[@duramaxdad]

Bot life’s matter. Congrats on passing your kidney stone. Hope u don’t get any viruses on the internet webs today.

[@user-ov6yo1fz3d]

Love what you guys do. Sceen this rig in previous videos. Hope to see it restored. Like what you're doing with monster recovery vehicle

[@powersurge91]

I grew up seeing these things around Vegas and Lake Mead. Nostalgic as hell to see one of these again on KZbin. I know a guy out in Mohave Valley with one under a tarp, a family Hand-me-down with a seized engine from what I heard.

[@duramaxdad]

I can’t imagine a dodge fwd 360 engine pulling a boat motorhome combo with 2 to 3 rear axles. No wonder the engines r all seized up. Many motorhomes of the 70’s had big blocks. Fwd outta the boat ramp? lol.

[@bryanbodewitz8752]

That is a Oldsmobile toronado fwd engine and trans , around 1976

[@timsmith1160]

Correct

[@bradleyestabrook6712]

I’m not so sure my friend. The ford versions had the quigley4x4 van conversion on them and they only ran a driveshaft to the front axle. I’d be willing to wager this one is the same

[@bradleyestabrook6712]

I take it back I watched more… The way he describes the transmission when laying under it does sound like the GM front wheel drive units

[@Nikko780]

@@bradleyestabrook6712 It says "Hydramatic" right on the top of the transmission. It's a GM setup.

[@bradleyestabrook6712]

@@Nikko780 yeah I admit to speaking too soon. Once I watched more they show the bell housing with the dog house off.

[@dylandefalco3827]

11:21 not gonna lie I laughed way to hard at this just the way he gave the thumbs up and the context of the whole thing is so funny to me. But also was cool to see Dave completely switch up language like that

[@mrtowed]

I'm glad this is still around, I Remember seeing it on Beach Blvd. back in the day! Could not of landed in better hands. Continued Blessings!!

[@raulpompa9173]

I can see it's not a 360 on that boater home, rather an olds Tornado 455/th425 combo, so maybe using a Cummins with auto, transfer and a front Dana 60 front diff and bigger 35s front and rear would be a better choice for clearance and keep the dodge van body? Looking forward to the build

[@raulpompa9173]

I think break over angle may be the main reason they switched to a solid front axle layout with the Ford van architecture, but a Cummins swap would make it more YOUR KIND OF BUILD... Only as crazy así it needs to be, maybe starting fresh with the donor van!

[@jackbuys3711]

Yup, I seen the Oldsmobile right away and figured it must be a Toronado set up.

[@muazunais2378]

I would say a 90s tundra would be perfect for this truck instead of ford or a dodge

[@philippeloquin5210]

I have to disagree the editing style is one of the reasons I can't watch him. It is way to over the place

[@fairbanksbrian]

I believe that same Olds setup powered the short lived front wheel drive 1973-78 GMC Motorhome.

[@francoisaa1]

Wow. My parents bought this one in Colorado and transported it to Salt Lake City, I drove it to Utah Lake and i drove the boat many times there. That yellow brick house in the background at the beginning of the video was where we lived and we had it on the driveway there on 8156 S top of the world drive. In Salt Lake. Later the bank took it because we went bankrupt. We went back to the Netherlands in 2000.

[@Dixbar1]

My husband was part of the team that built the ones in Idaho. I have lots of pictures of them, and got to take a test drive one time. He as so proud of that thing, he carried pictures of it in his wallet until the day he died. Pretty cool.

[@tuck6464]

You're family was living large, back then.

[@duramaxdad]

How did the thing drive? Fwd big block power n hella long. The boat. How did it go? Was it overpowered, overweight or overlyfun?

[@josiahhein6036]

I thought this was a mad up story, until I Googled the home address...

[@mr.termite1134]

Boaterhome!!! Like you been looking at these online for ever! Super cool to see someone capable actually got one!! 👌🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👊🏽👍🏼

[@kevin_vincent]

You've earned a sub. I need to see this fully restored and on the water.

[@Chrisrod619]

I would suggest keeping it specific to that era because it is so rare. Maybe do a 70's lowrider inspired look. However, I think it would be cool to custom build a new one off, lifted Sprinter van with race yacht, too.

[@nickmiller4328]

Dave! That’s no Mopar engine! That be an Oldsmobile. Like what came in a Toronado or those old GMC motor homes. Man that thing is super weird. I vote to restore it the way it was. Got to show how the hell that chain steering works.

[@robertthomas5906]

Sure looked like the GM HEI ignition distributor. Get shocked by that thing and you'll remember it. I was, I remember it.

[@adamr9215]

Yea, it’s an old FWD Olds engine and transmission.

[@jacobpoucher]

@@robertthomas5906 no one asked.

[@brianmorrison-oo1ob]

I said exact same thing when I saw valve cover and hei distributor and when he said front wheel drive I knew what he had

[@tuck6464]

What a fkn monstrosity, A Dodge van body and three GM engines, 1 Oldsmobile, 2 Chevys. You take a new Dodge van cut damn near everything out of it and install a complete new Toronado/Eldorado /Rivera / GM platform drive train, motor, trans frame ,suspension . Frankensteined is an understatement. This thing had to cost 100K to build "back then " with engineering. Ten feet wide ?, doesn't that mean you can't use this thing on public roads/ highway's, without an oversized load permit, and escort vehicles. Absolutely an asinine concept from the beginning.

[@Altema22]

Looking forward to the project. The 360 is a good engine with plenty of parts available thanks to it being part of the 273/318/340 family. You have to make sure your torque converter and harmonic balancer are specifically for the 360 though, as that engine is externally balanced while the others are internally balanced. The last 360 I built personally went into a Plymouth Valiant, and turned the quarter at 12.8 seconds. Engine outlasted the car, and it was transplanted into a Dodge Ram.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

You do realize that is an Oldsmobile engine in there, right?

[@raymondwhitney7580]

Potentially the adventure of a lifetime in one build. It's so inspiring. Keep up the great work, gentlemen.

[@philj3095]

Dave you have to keep it orginal . JUST put a rebulid in it or if you want a modern take use a front wheel drive unit and face lift the Van body onto it . Maybe bring in someone that worked for the company that bulit it . Or find the bulid sheet . Make it a hunting vanboat ...heck mount 50 cals on it and use it as a lake base of operations for all the water recoverys ...heck get more strange boats and bulid yoir own waterworld !!!!

[@ruicabral7790]

Keeping it stock would add great historical value, but I understand if you want to modernize it to stay away from reliability issues and enjoy it more. In case you go for the modern van, instead of a Transit or a Sprint I recomend you a ProMaster - they are front wheel drive, so you just need the front of it (in Europe they just use the part that goes from the front bumper to the front seats to make motorhomes - the rest is custom made by the company transforming it). Maybe you could use the drivetrain of the ProMaster and put it in the old van? Enjoy your build!

[@jacobpoucher]

no one cares about europe.

[@SlumpedBeats]

I got to ride on one like this but fully restored on lake havasu in like 2013, dudes that owned it were sick and the boat thing was insane

[@KRONIK3636]

Wow! What a weird yet unbelievably awesome concept! I love it as i have a 7m RV, but i dont have a boat!

[@AR-1996]

boater home is awesome but what really really made me happy is when the mexican lady came up for a photo, i love how they treat with my ppl like family

[@EthelJung-j5w]

You guys need to get a sweet 70s/80s style mural painted on that thing. Hans, Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and Alan painted as wizards on the sides.

[@ThatsQuacktastic]

no mermaids

[@thailandretromods]

100% look at some of the crazy "panel van" airbrushing from Australia.

[@Garrett-farm]

Nah as witches

[@SpellOfSin]

Gettoutta here bot

[@szabib2144]

I always loved these. Wanna watch the process of the restoration

[@urielmascorro4943]

The “*Dave when he started waiting for this moment*” picture 🤣💯 6:42

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

Before you even think about starting that thing change the impellers and replace the fuel. If you turn the engine over with old impellers they could crumble and end up stuck plugging the small passageways like in the head gaskets

[@xsmallz84x]

pretty sure he knows what hes doing

[@andyackerman7123]

@@xsmallz84xnah, he’s super new to this😂😂😂

[@jwhitaker1507]

Yep, there is one boaterhome down here at Lake Mead. Good luck with the build!

[@Elwooddudes]

What a cool boat van home! 😂 so mental, so jealous!!

[@SlobraTV]

Nothing is stopping you from restoring the original and making a new one, the boat detaches! That way you can switch when you want to!

[@lowmonte1978]

That thing is amazing!!! The boat design is so dope considering how old it is!

[@jeffgaz]

This video showed up on my feed, you have a new subscriber, I’d love to see how this project pans out!

[@aarondurham7197]

I personally own and operate Tier 1 Roadside Assistance. I was called out to the owner of that van boat thing months ago. I saw it but was called to jumpstart another one of his vehicles. At that time I sincerely and honestly thought that HeavyD would love that thing. But I had no idea how to get in touch with HeavyD.

[@000622477]

They have an email for shit like this. Although I can't think what it is off the top of my head

[@truckguy6666]

I wonder if you could find him on youtube?

[@GerardMiles]

This really needs to be restored as it left the factory. That is where its value is. After all, it is a "classic". Thanks for sharing. From New Zealand.

[@terrimurray4240]

I agree. It's a one of a kind. Keep it that way

[@NICAUNITY]

11:24 😂that was awesome dude 👏

[@NWSanta]

Cant wait to see the final project!!! What a plan!!!

[@Not_flako]

My drawings as a kid coming to life love it

[@susiewheeler8197]

Dave's staff are never doing boring projects

[@bobbyogle]

When I first saw this thing on KZbin about ten years ago I wanted one and now you got one lol

[@TheRealLennox]

We had an audio shop in Anaheim Henry’s Audio that had one of those custom van/boat Motorhome. I remember Henry driving around Anaheim in that thing.

[@fat_biker]

I think you need to clean up the old van so it _works_ as designed, just for the historical aspect & originality. Then do your modern van replica tow vehicle as an actual useable alternative...

[@terrimurray4240]

Agree

[@shonhall4197]

It would be awesome to see the van upgraded to a diesel model and the boat interior modernized. Cannot wait to see what your crew does with it.

[@faelsinnes]

Amazing piece of kit, remember the ads in magazines in England, was featured on tv programme called "Tomorrows World" . Think on dave boat is an acronym for bring out another thousand 😅😅

[@davidnorth3411]

I had a 77 dodge van I bought out of boredom , drove by a used car lot , turned back around to examine this beauty , A talented painter had used his artistry to paint it with a wood grain exterior paint affect. This one I’m sure has the 440 under the hood / dog house .

[@Blackhawkveteranretired]

PLEASE,PLEASE.PLEASE restore this one of a kind piece of motoring history!!!!!!

[@manderville76]

You have to do a full restore. Just pay someone to do it since you're too busy. And this thing will be the most bad assed vehicle/boat/rv that u own. I love it!❤❤❤❤❤

[@c.l.r.3677]

It will be great to see HeavyD and crew trick out this one of a kind unit.

[@amyutah1934]

I saw it parked over by Nicky's Warehouse! I even snapped a pic of it. So awesome to see it on your channel!

[@sirclayton3530]

Very cool. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it restored.

[@shaldurprime7154]

They have to have editors on rotation, I really like the style of whoever this editor is. The Minecraft chest sounds, the fast forwarding through the dead air of monologues, the "(X)but every word is a Google image" type conversations. Love it

[@Ezra1499]

The editing on the desert storage units video is some the funniest editing I have ever seen. I enjoy the style of this video as well.

[@latergator9622]

The random zooms when the dude selling starts rambling 😂

[@Dustin_L-S]

Thanks for the bee vs wasp ID Contracting or mechanic work, ya get stung but it helps when it's a bee. "Oh you gave your life for my fml experience...(Taps plays)" Awesome hoop-dee

[@johnnunn8688]

That’s an ace bit of kit, I love it.

[@joshsethman6762]

The editing guys don’t get enough credit, you guys are great 😂

[@ronniepickering3711]

The DVD scene and the Photoshop example 😂😂 brilliant

[@nightrunnaa5676]

That’s what I think, very creative 👌

[@joshsethman6762]

@@ronniepickering3711 it was them zooming in between the guys coke bottle and Han’s rubbing his hands together for me 😂

[@brianharris8441]

I appreciate the way you and the team turned trash into treasure 👍🏽

[@AL4N.]

This thing was always trash. No amount of money could turn it Into treasure. 😂

[@bacon_bro2062]

You should put a 5th gen ram front end or something on it

[@4nk8r]

That thing is awesome .. I thing in your style a military vehicle should be the new fron of the boaterhome . Can wait to see what you cone up with .

[@robsivertson2772]

I remember seeing one in Henderson bitd…it was neat seeing it drive down boulder highway

[@mi-tmacks2592]

Oh wow! This is a trip down memory lane. My mom used to take my brother and I to stay at the river just down stream from Lake Havasu. We got to see the one at 9:21 at Havasu a couple of times. It was the coolest thing I had ever seen in my youth! While I like the idea of fabricating and grafting a modern front end on it, I feel like it should stay as original as possible. Of course the drivetrain and interior could be updated, the exterior should have the original appeal.

[@kameljoe21]

Nah I would mod it. So many people think keep orginal is great. Yet the fact that this thing should be used and not sitting in a shop being fixed all the time> Which is what is going to happen. Find a newer van then graft it. Have someone fit out the body to look like the old van. Change it to a 4 door van so that you can fit more people in it. Sticking to the original is going to suck and take for ever to fix it up.

[@Bryan-jd7os]

First one I've seen on a Dodge frame, there's a couple Fords out there. Awesome!

[@scooter313]

The tight rope winch walk was my favorite part 😂❤ Hope it all works out for you 🙏❤️

[@terribletoweler]

@HeavyDSparks I passed one for sale on the way from Lake Powell to Vegas last week. It was around Kanab or Colorado City area. It was the white/blue/orange Ford.

[@thisisahandlelol]

i feel like you could do both things. For now, attach the boat part to a new vehicle, and when you have the time/money, restore the old frontend. As long as there's not too many things changed on the boat to get it to work with a new van, there's no reason that the boat couldn't be used interchangeably with both new and old vans

[@lyndonhamby7432]

That Ram service truck is absolutely baddass 👍🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

[@safetymikeengland]

I agree. And the paint job is perfect.

[@VlogsFromThe6]

hell yeahhh

[@xletzyy]

Fax😂

[@Bidmores]

thanks for sharing the story this is cool. This is probably been stated already, But I think it would be pretty sweet to restore the old one to original form and then build the crew cab custom with a cigarette boat on the back and then do a series comparing the two of them...

[@missourimongoose8858]

Were definitely going to need a sweet dave airbrush painting on this bad boy lol

[@TheRandompaint]

I'm so happy to see this in your hands. I remember seeing it when i was a kid and it's an absolute part of automotive history.❤

[@deserthiflyers2152]

As a young man in the 1970s, I worked in trailer factories in this area, and I saw a few of these being built and was amazed! I can’t believe they are still around! Go for it.

[@fate_o_nate7847]

👁👄👁

[@imblackmagic1209]

I've heard several times, both for motorhomes and boats, there are 2 maximum happiness moments when owning one, when you purchase it, and when you sell it... now imagine a vehicle that's both, oh boy!

[@VlogsFromThe6]

one of my favourite channels hands down!!!!

[@_Boxcar_]

Seen one of these as a kid in northern Saskatchewan Canada. Still one of the coolest things I have seen

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

That cabover was sick!

[@escaladeEXTon28s]

obviously not reliable tho

[@bannerzone_UK]

That really is something else. I love it. The question is, is it a 12 month or 5 year resto??!!

[@elitemarketingsales6760]

Great drone shots and great trip want to do rv trip as well have fun all of you ❤

[@BoutTime73]

This is the most 70’s thing ever! Had to sub to follow this project.

[@Starzz62]

Me too! Hope he does a full restoration on this! Using a new van would just ruin its spirit.