My first ASTRO VAN MODS! - the bass van vlogs #5

[@GULIVERSOFFROAD]

You don't need to worry about distortion from welding as much on the rear door because the strength from the flange just tack one side tac the opposite side and just keep tacking jumping from one side to the other

[@ch912005]

Doug, use 3m 08115 panel bond to "weld" the panel over the license plate , the bondo glass will hair line crack with time. Just for future reference 👍

[@1983yellowk30]

good advice panel bod is actually stronger than welding

[@TheSaxon25]

The panel welding should be its own mini series within the series. 4-5 welds a day. No warpage. Maximum content. Perfect panel in the end. Win win Doug

[@PHUSII]

Oh my this project is gonna take about 2 years, I can feel it in my bones! :D. Still, will watch every episode that is for sure! Have a nice weekend all! :)

[@rorythekid89]

I’m glad you got the iPod pros. There so much better.

[@djwonderbrad]

Who else wants a "GIMME A NOISE" Tshirt??

[@vi_va_vi]

Doug, you could have mounted an amp where the rear license plate was and put an acrylic window in the opening.

[@jerryaintloud5147]

where he's going, the amp won't fit there lol

[@SpeedyBoyy]

LOL 8:12 "we got to pull the motor" HAHAHA !

[@matthewchadwell7844]

Hey Doug If it wont pass smog try taking the pvc off the air filter so the engine is not burning the blow by

[@stereotech2002]

Hey Doug ..... do the spot welds . But move around . Start in one corner the move to the next and so on . And repeat . The panel won’t heat up and less chance of warping. Also less chance of cracking the filler done the road.

[@DiecastShowCustoms]

*That bondo is gonna crack with bass*

[@cawcaw4u]

Steel sub box, tucked back door hinges, LSX engine swap, full led lighting conversion, full custom dash panel mod. ...just to start.

[@spar2kissorealist474]

I wish I could do more to support this channel. I nearly died when Doug said give me a noise. Lmao love the vids bro. Keep up the great work.

[@strassafrass1]

I like to make Aggressive Robot Voice at work. The shop guys look at me like I'm crazy. Lovin it!

[@darenwinckler7027]

Every time I start feeling down about my fabrication skills. I come watch Doug's channel. And I feel better again 😂

[@ChrisInIndy46221]

Fill holes on front bumper! Tuck, Offset and recess a new plate frame on front bumper! Fill tail lights and put new led lights in both doors!

[@anubisprince36]

Thanks for inspiration. I love seeing other gen 1 astros/safaris. My DD is a '94 Safari with a b-pillar wall

[@TheTempest909]

"That dudes back looks so good" wow Doug

[@1983yellowk30]

next body work tip Doug never straight line prime. most of the time it leaves lines after paint showing your body work section. Instead roll some tape by sticking the back side far from the area being primed and roll the front edge back and use the sticky side to attach paper. This leaves your primer line being defined by the adhesive backing on the tape leaving a nice nonuniform over spray edge. Sands away a lot better.

[@marsraines5662]

Use MDF as sound dampener. On top of the deadner

[@DavidStadelman82]

That rear door’s “gonna twist” (that’s an antique Soundman reference)

[@shiftdnb]

it'll let in the fumes which will ignite

[@philthy.basement]

This Dude’s A Dick 😎

[@JeremyD8997]

Those damn motor mounts

[@DavidStadelman82]

Jeremy hahaha yep. OG Soundman. “Those motor mounts are gonna warp/twist/break/crack”

[@Timberwolf35546]

Using spot welds move at least 4 inches away after each spot. Continue all the way around till it is fully welded. The whole reason you warped roof is because you're trying to weld in one spot too much.. No matter how much kitty hair filler you put on there it is just going to crack out from the bass..

[@Timberwolf35546]

Would rather see 3 straight videos of you welding in one plate as long as it is done right rather than see you waste money..

[@gravitygear]

Man, this makes me miss my dad's 86. About 2 years ago, I remembered that I sold it after he died. I've been regretting that ever since.

[@djwonderbrad]

Sorry about your pops, I miss mine too. I had an 89 astro that got wrecked and wish I still had it

[@thekrylonking3722]

I think they made a body kit for that van.. The bass van would look sick with a body kit.. Love the show dude.!

[@werkscult]

Hey Doug, it's better to use more heat. When you turn down your welder you need more time to heat the welding spot up. The heat goes in to the sheet metal and causes the warping in your panel. You spend too much time on the same area. Walk around your whole panel, not only in the same corner. Use a thinner wire than your sheet metal. I set my welder up, to weld through the metal in one second. Not more, or it will warp. And use compressed air to cool down your weld quickly. Sorry for my bad english. I love your videos. Best regards from a german welder :-)

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Nice job on the License Plate delete...looking good Doug

[@pparmar7118]

After seeing the picture of the van. Starting to look forward to how this is going to develop.

[@dubsydubs5234]

Use panel bond no need to weld. Fiberglass filler will crack with a small amount.

[@solfoster]

Looking good, Doug B Fresh!! 😀😀.. I've seen models use front bumpers on the rear as a Shaved down option..

[@markcaldwell3978]

9:14 And just keep it on repeat! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 Doug you can do 1/2" stitches and put your dolly on the back and hammer it on the front while it's still hot.....You are Welcome!

[@dougzx9]

I've always loved the look of that F-150. Make the Astro Van into the #MysteryMachine

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Seen a bunch of different ones done by wickedcampers, they just don't look right... body shapes are wrong

[@ecpruthless]

ROFL!!....he rockin the shower clogs hard as hell.....straight from commissary

[@motobrahh7340]

Anyone else fast fwd as soon as his sponsor bit plays? Lol Not hating, just seen it a thousand times.

[@mariotavena8664]

The van must lay! I've seen some in the weeds without a c notch. A ground effects kit looks sweet on those! You can do it Doug, I have faith in you! 👍

[@travis4798]

I think you should do a 2 tone at the midle body line. Or something crazy like a 3 or 4 tone and gradually change the shades to the roof, break them up at each body line. White on the roof to a dark color below the bumper line.

[@jeffjamroz]

I have a brand new set of mirrors and tail lights from a project that had, I would gladly donate them to you.

[@jeffjamroz]

I put pictures on your Instagram DM

[@billybro1999]

Bag it. Lowrider Astrovans are badass

[@Hoppysjunkyardrally]

it's all gunna crack Doug from the massive amounts of BASS!!

[@RodderFiles]

I totally agree, but at the same time he will have this thing lined with so much sound deadner the panels flex should be minimal

[@jerryaintloud5147]

@@RodderFiles if he does a b-pillar wall it wont flex much back there anyways ;)

[@robertfurlow4230]

Spot weld around the panel. Do not try to run a long weld. Jump around the panel 8 or 9 times and let the panel cool off . Don't use water. Welding sheet metal takes time. The slower the better. Don't get in a rush.

[@cs8880]

Eastwood Anti-Heat Compound absorbs excess surface heat. Shields against heat up to 3000 degrees F Use as a jigging/fixturing compound Ideal for welding and soldering..... This product is indespensible as a jigging putty to hold small parts in place, is absolutely essential to aid in avoiding warping/ pulling of metals when seaming and welding long beads in sheet metal work, and is possibly the only way to minimize warping/ pulling when performing sheet metal fabrication in stainless steel fabrication and repair.

[@psychoncrazy1313]

Hey Doug you can 350 swap the van if you have the 700r4 transmission it'll drop in May have to work some new motor mount but careful they might twist.

[@ScubaShafer]

The Van has to lay nuttz man.

[@nopierce85]

You're doing great Doug. I wish I could come teach you welding in trade for teaching me how to paint as well as you do.

[@7daytheory110]

You need a flanging tool and 3M Panel Bond.

[@chief9-10-games5]

Strange Man White Van.RAFA GIMME A NOISE!🔊🔊🔊-🔊🔊🔊!

[@bobbybentley8136]

Drill holes in bumper shocks push front bumper in

[@marcohuertas692]

Build the box out of thick steal and use the van as the box !

[@nextlevelgamez9243]

'Removing piece of 💩' 😂

[@watahyahknow]

tucking the bumper is eazy line up to a wall and then drive against it at 10 mph , bumper is tucked........intoo the radiator like a pretzel

[@jeremyeubanks2387]

Get some 3m panel adhesive. .. no welds .. no warpage

[@HaynesJP]

Tuck the bumpers and put a billet grille in it. Then french in some Caddy tail lights.

[@sdyer5340]

For that back panel, don’t weld. You should use body panel bond adhesive . Then you body work over it.

[@infer217]

Morning Doug. Hey I wanna moose too! You and Rafa give me a noise!!!

[@luckybeardo9533]

Should’ve panel bonded it, grind it and glue it, Call it a day👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👀👀

[@6twzted2]

About time you got a chevy

[@timothyburton8675]

About to do 3 months, love your content boss

[@adammcgregor7637]

Midnight in australia...get some bog up ya

[@julesbruchez-outperformtra2020]

Recessed licensed plate was the shit in 93 on low riders.

[@tpm4life]

Stick the taillights you pull off the Ford on the van... or some other custom taillight mod...

[@fairfield781]

Sweet love this project

[@Timsmo0th]

Swap the Chevy badge on the grill for a Soundman one!

[@lujanelizardo2006]

He said o noooo.we gotta pull the motor🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

[@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE]

Doug please dont forget to create an emergency access to open the doors incase the battery runs out of juice and door poppers doest work.

[@RBallarddesigns]

Doug. Fully weld that panel. Don’t be a turd. The stamped structure will help keep from warping

[@Thumdadie]

You and Rafa should cohabitate in the van..... I mean collaborate on the van project!

[@mattydevine1]

Leave those Door handle dents, just finish them up nicely and turn them into SPL meters.. RGB Bars style:)

[@9Tick5]

Get a wing for it like the a-team van!!!!

[@HiRollersOfficial]

Birch wont let you down like MDF will

[@angelodimitriadis6545]

Plywood is stiffer than mdf even though it’s less dense. Plywood is the way to go for speakers

[@tonyrivera6575]

Make it the A-team van, even tho its a gmc im sure you can convert the astro glider

[@pgtmr2713]

The A team van was a full size van not the minivan

[@psementalist]

Goooooood morning Doug ohhhh shit look at that

[@dustingurley8531]

doug try adding 10 percent lacquer thinner to the fuel and it will clean out your emissions system

[@mistanotu8791]

Give me a noise 🤣 @ 10:16

[@ddaabbzz187]

I like these creeper van vlogs

[@camerongsx9122]

Yo douggie douggie, i think the van would look awesome in a very shiny deep Maroon. Just saying.

[@snackbags]

c'mon Monday!

[@michaeljohnson404]

3M makes an epoxy panel bond that you could have put that in without welding

[@porfiriodiaz4552]

Is it better than jb weld?

[@michaeljohnson404]

JB weld ain’t got nothing on this stuff. There’s another one from maxwell or something like that. I rebuilt the plastic engine cover on a guy’s John deer lawn tractor using and a plastic F150 air dame to fill in the missing parts. They use it to repair plastic bumpers and you can sand it and primer and paint without bondo.

[@TSyoyo]

Man I need a set of those tail lights your taking out. Whoever had my truck before me put led tail lights in and part of it doesnt work anymore

[@K-Effect]

I would put airbags on that van so you can adjust the ride height and also put as much weight as you want in it. Can you find a rear door that does not have a license plate opening? Or is that just a standard Astro van thing?

[@koryking3361]

I know it’s a little premature but what subs are you leaning toward?? I know you are visualizing what you’re gonna do to the stabbin cabin!

[@TheBrokenLife]

You know they sell panel bond adhesive for that 3M gun you've got... No welding required at all. Just glue 'em in...

[@BIGZOE]

You should check out vibraflex 190 mil sound deadener

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

Install a Mechman 370 alternator to boost your power system

[@mr.numbers6174]

need to get one of those "clean zip codes" ..........

[@tysonredfern5054]

Watching Doug pull all this junk off the chim-o van is making me excited for the next giveaway.

[@johnalenwork53]

That’s a custom cut front bumper on the back...

[@anthonyguilianoii8836]

It looks soo clean

[@bringmeyourweak]

Doug got down today!

[@goblinphreak2132]

tucked bumpers. slammed in bags. street glow. crazy artwork paint job (soundman anime baby), instead of ipad dash, android dash cuz some'tin new. suede interior. bench seat. rotary engine swap with adapter plate to use oem transmission. would be fucking sick doug. some sexy rims, tiny low rider tires.

[@goblinphreak2132]

oh and dont forget the rag top that is the whole length of the roof. new door panels all around, suede covered. two tone interior.

[@MarkSmith-fw2vv]

Spot weld all the way around till it’s fully welded . It shouldn’t oil can .

[@joenewberry5912]

its needs a ls1. then bagged & bodied

[@macbookdrummer]

How do you like the AirPod pros??

[@323hamstr]

Rafa is wearing retro Jason 4s 🤣

[@davidkilner207]

Check out DJ Billy E's van, that thing is clean

[@Bwilson-31]

Doug you can't go any slower than you already do if you were any slower you'd be in reverse 🤣

[@taylor_imaging]

You're going to regret not welding the entire piece!

[@brettrobertleasure]

doug, it'd be rad if you used the side windows to display amp guts.

[@ianholmen888]

The bondo is going to crack when you start applying bass.

[@HaynesJP]

100% going to crack.

[@Boats29]

Why would it crack if its reinforced fiberglass filler first?

[@HaynesJP]

Boats its going to flex and let go.

[@Boats29]

@@HaynesJP I see what your saying but a lot of vehicles have crazy systems in them with bondo that doesn't crack. I could see if he was filling the gaps between the welds with non reinforced filler cracking but I would be surprised to see that fiberglass stuff crack. Mind you I guess a bass van ain't your typical stereo.

[@nvlvdave]

His patch panel is going to blow out like a windshield with 20 15's LMAO

[@SoCalCode3]

Make a bigger hole and add a LED TV to the rear of the door.

[@richardmartin6533]

should have drilled holes in the panel, then used the wire welder to plug it into place.

[@caseytbss]

454 swap! It can be done!