Old Coot Planning a DIY Van Conversion - Ford Transit Cargo Van - Wow!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

That will keep you busy. I guess you had better start ordering parts now, as lots of things seem to be in short supply.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Yea! Like the dang Ford Transit Van

[@TokyoCraftsman]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy Well that delay just gives you time to order all of the other stuff LOL

[@todconnor9009]

What a teaser. Adventures await… Great idea!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Just like tennis with you this morning!

[@FixitFingers]

All very exciting, both the van build and the adventure that will follow!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Let's hope "exciting" is the applicable word instead of "hair-raising"!

[@benjaminfarthing3849]

Sounds like a great video series. I’m looking forward to it!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

I think I will be documenting each part of the build on my website with how to’s and pictures plus parts lisr

[@David.M.]

Nice Paul, you got some work ahead of you. I look forward to seeing the build.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Be patient!

[@woodsniffer]

Im alittle late for my saturday morning cartoon comment. But i did see it Saturday, Have fun with the Old coot van. Nice sketch up by the way. The music sounds like something from Jason Borne.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Man, I was concerned you were sick. I probably check more often looking to see what comment you might make than others check to see if I missed another publishing date and time.

[@woodsniffer]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy been busy working large storm in Scottsdale Arizona kept me busy.

[@AutotechWoodworking]

I can't wait to see how it progresses, and the shops you visit on your expedition around the US.

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

I did take delivery on a new Mercedes Sprinter so the conversion process begins. Will hit the road about April, 2022

[@AutotechWoodworking]

@@SmallWorkshopGuy Oh, OK. I still have a bit of time to get organized then. What happened with the LWB Ford Transit high top? I'm thinking that the Sprinter was available now, whereas as you said in the video, you were going to have to wait for the Transit for 6-8 months. Hmm, that's a long wait. I heard certain parts, specifically electronics, have a backlog on them for some manufacturers, so maybe that's why it was going to take so long to have it delivered to the dealership.

[@richragan4810]

That will be a very interesting video series Paul. Thanks for the thought of sharing with us. I think that was SketchUp you displayed in the video correct? My next software project is to learn SketchUp . Always great to see a new video from you! Peace be with you my friend!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Yes, SketchUp. SketchUp takes many, many frustrating hours of actual use as you pull your hair out and swear you must be a dummy! And then somehow it starts to click - not like riding a bike but very slowly as you do new things multiple times. If try to learn it stay with it and keep using it - takes a 2 month break and it slips away!

[@billkiessel6682]

Looking forward to this build. Did you say 6-8 months to get the van?

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Unfortunately!