Rebuilding an ABANDONED GMC Motorhome! Rescue Part 10

[@MarcosCodas]

“Not perfect by any means” literally better built than the house I live in. Y’all do amazing work.

[@Tenkaichibudokai22]

Near perfect by all means

[@lunkanx7804]

😎👍

[@kimhorton6109]

These big RVs were ahead of their time. The rear suspension is a killer way to have dual wheels while keeping you from dealing with that inside wheel’s tire pressure hassles. Great idea fixing one back up. Happy camping.

[@BudgetBuildz]

😁😁😁 We do appreciate it!

[@peterp.7761]

One of my favorite KZbin channels.. This coach is going to be a real showpiece when it's finished..

[@erikschuddeboom3223]

Very impressed with the transformation on this one.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you!!😊

[@skyjammer]

This series has been great! This GMC will be a gem once complete…cant wait for the next vid.

[@valleycreek1322]

Favorite build on youtube right now. Keep up the hard work!

[@BudgetBuildz]

I’m really glad you’re enjoying!! 😃😃 Thank you!! ☺️

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

That was quite the transformation for that bathroom! Looks fantastic!

[@Jon_2218]

As a Rv owner I surely enjoy watching this GMC restoration. Budget Buildz is top notch in their work. Thanx 4 sharing your KZbin conten.

[@donbuild8276]

Hi guys I am a carpetlayer and done plenty of vans and people pick a easy carpet to clean because when your camping got to remember of dirt and mud plus make sure it Scotch guarded

[@paulmancinelli5911]

WOW, the bathroom turned out great! It's starting to all come together. Can't wait for the next update!

[@timothyleake8750]

Really enjoy watching you and your Dad come together to refurbish this Old Motorhome! I believe that it will be better than brand new when you have it completed! Can't wait for that to happen!!!!

[@brianr101010]

Make sure you disconnect the plumbing from the sewage tank and flush out all the trash and debris and dirt that has fallen in all the drains over the years.

[@davidfusco6600]

I really enjoy watching you guys. This camper is so interesting to watch the progress you’re making!

[@rhyswoodman6781]

You guys should be proud of that bathroom. Fantastic job. Cheers from Down under.

[@mikemiller8170]

You are so right about the build quality of most RVs these days. Spot on.

[@JoE_Songs]

1:15 those wheels look awesome! well done, absolutely brings this RV to the next level. love it

[@glentucker4250]

I’m always looking forward to seeing the new update on this very cool camper. Lots of work but the end result is going to be amazing. Thanks guys!

[@JackBWatkins]

I can just imagine the family memories that you will create. Great job.

[@georgegarton8736]

You and your Dad have amazing skills, keep up the great work.

[@p1zd3c]

I swear your dad has gotten 10 years younger since he left his job to join you. Must've been stressful. Glad he's with you.

[@sparkie5571]

was about to say that too, i never really confused them until recently. he's definitely doing better. Love it!

[@cnmatl7]

Cleaning that bathroom was not a job.... it was a duty!

[@cheapme1850]

I see what you did there, lol.

[@amelia98rock65]

You said duty

[@BudgetBuildz]

😁😁😁

[@stevego4797]

I loved the look of this motorhome when they first came out. Great to see it become road worthy again.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

It's like you're reading my mind...I just happened to be thinking "I wonder how the GMC project is going", turned on KZbin, and there it was at the top of the suggested list👍 Great job, gents!

[@Masterchief68]

Same here! 😊

[@OutbackCottageOz]

The Teamwork between you and your Dad is just terrific!

[@davejiannuzzi4160]

Like the way you and your dad work together so well!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

At 14.00 min: 😱 A PAGODA MERCEDES ! 👍👌👏 Goodness gracious me! I hope to see a series about this iconic and extremely valuable cabriolet. Something like your fantastic series about the Porsche 911.

[@tork62077]

WOW you guys did an amazing job on the bathroom!!!!

[@ColvinAvianBreadline]

I dont even like campers... but this series is one of my favorite automotive series on youtube. I love the rest-mod efforts and details with using the totaled modern rv to the vintage RV. Keep up the great work and content!

[@harriettanthony7352]

This writer agrees! I HATE motor homes with all their Evils and expense, but this is enjoyable to watch

[@darkpal8951]

As far as the carpet goes I would suggest use the same stuff from the bathroom. That EAV decking. I think that stuff looks pretty good and it is easy to clean too. Keep keeping S.C. proud!

[@mikeconrad454]

This project is coming along nicely. Consider wrapping those wood arm rest tops and the surround for the gauge cluster in leather. It will make it look high end without spending a lot of money. Cover the underside in a basic black fabric, 77 spray is your friend!

[@johna1160]

First time seeing someone bore a 2 1/8" hole to start a jig saw cut! Seriously though, you guys are killing it.

[@navigatingthedestination]

A little tip for anyone wanting to sound deadening. Put sound deadening on the back side of the door panels. The plastic panels resonate a lot of sound. It will help alot. The motorhome is looking so good. Great job guys

[@angeldelacuesta336]

YOU ARE RIGHT SIR

[@claudiakarl7888]

And under the table

[@mtrgv]

You and your Dad have done a great job fixing and updating the various systems on the RV. I would have done the same thing with the Bathroom/shower/toilet assembly. The quality, engineering. and craftmanship of the GMC motorhome you have easily exceeds any brand new RV out there.

[@jackmehoff2961]

I look forward to this series . Thank You for letting us hang out .

[@Mainbusfail]

we had a 74 model which looks exactly like this one. I still remember the smell of the interior when dad brought it home. it was so dang sweet back in the day, many many days ago. thanks for sharing this.

[@MrVectrexUK]

Am absolutely blown away by how great that bathroom looks now - really well done!

[@raywilson800]

Your level of craftmanship amazes me. Beautiful. Excellent work.❤

[@slimjim3229]

I had forgot about this project, glad you posted this. GMC campers were way ahead of their time. Keep going guys. Cool project. Super stuff.

[@billpar]

can't express how great a job you both are doing, I. love your choices, the bathroom came out spectacular. this is getting really exciting and you both are so blessed doing this as father and son, what a gift from the Lord

[@CenturyHomeProject]

From what you started with to where you have gotten it now is nothing less than miraculous. It’s beautiful.

[@stepheneddison2335]

Hi again.. Satisfying to watch you bring that motorhome back to life and it be useful again.Also nice to see you working with your Dad...he is quietly helping behind the scene..wish my Dad was still with me. Im now 75 semi retired metal trade worker and dad taught me a lot of what I know today. Keep up the good resto. work...Steve, On the Beautiful South Coast, New South Wales ,Australia

[@MrHeem94]

Thank you all for everything you do and the entertainment you provide. You are doing a beautiful job. God bless.

[@johnstoyell6621]

I was reminded of you guys this week. My wife and I were driving west on Interstate 20 through Jackson , Mississippi this week and saw about 6-8 of the same thing you guys are reviving all in a convoy headed east. It was quite the site and reminded me of the this one. By the way, the one you guys are doing is looking better with each video. Thanks.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The Bill Murray Edition camper 😁 I just love the design of these things, the huge windows are FANTASTIC 👍 The wheels look incredible, great job !! Ummm those gate latches aren't going to hold up on rough roads, they'll rattle loose.

[@jimamundsen7029]

Michael, I've said it before, this is one of your best series yet. The Porsche was the best, in my opinion, and this is number two. Good stuff. Hey, a suggestion, if you don't mind: in your bathroom cabinet, I noticed some rusty discoloration. Something that may work in getting that out is muriatic acid - yeah, acid. It won't harm the fiber glass and a little bit on an old rag should do it. give it a try. It works. Wear gloves though!

[@joeday4293]

Man, I have wanted one of these since I got the Hot Wheels version in 1981. I've been following this one closely. Great work.

[@Lucas_Tulic]

You can't go wrong with real wood, it looks good on anything. What you and your Dad did on that bathroom ended up being 10 times better than what it was originally, with that cracked up cheap plastic. I'd say don't even bother changing it 'cause it looks really good as it is. Cheers from Argentina!

[@barriedavidson]

29:12 Luv the pointing out of the piece of floor on Dad's shoulder!! 🤣😂

[@BudgetBuildz]

Haha 😅 I stuck it on that morning and he didn’t notice it until he got home that evening! I mentioned it and he had just thought it got on there somehow!

[@barriedavidson]

​@BudgetBuildz thanks for sharing the work you and your Dad do. I enjoy the vids very very much

[@dennyporter2447]

I think the bathroom update is great.. you guy's are so good at remodeling this old GMC.. Cheers from Missouri!

[@86daytonaz]

Bathroom and door panels look amazing for a budget build!… can’t wait for the next one.

[@vastozone3843]

Hardest working guys on KZbin - GREAT WORK!

[@ToniClark-n1g]

Really enjoying the GMC Motor Home rebuild. Getting a lot of great ideas from you for my 1975 GMC coach. Thanks for sharing your progress.

[@EVDIY]

Really like the solution to the bathroom unit. That wooden worktop looks great.

[@hillonwheels8838]

Looking great, very impressed with the ideas for updating the bathroom and driving area. I have a suggestion on the bathroom, the tap and sink drain flange could use some plumbers putty to stop protentional leaks. Also seeing the shower drain with so much silicone on it make me think there is a leak or was a leak that could leak again and since you have done so much maybe take a look and make sure it is good. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@mashman4876]

Great job! My recommendation for the cockpit carpet would be a gray berber.

[@manueldi_77]

Absolute awesome project. And this lovely camper is so different compared to what we have here in Europe. Different in a positive way - I simply love it ❤

[@HeatherTaylor-ov5rv]

I’m new to watching your channel and your video is fabulous. I love how you actually talk to us while you are fixing stuff. A lot of videos I have watched are either no talking or just music. Thanks for including your viewers and I’ll certainly keep watching 😊

[@birdssurfshed]

I have a very original 1974 Airstream Argosy 20' motorhome that I am refreshing. These videos are inspirational as well as informational. Can't thank U enough and keep them coming!

[@dodgeguyz]

Love the fix for the counter. That turned out great. I would definitely leave it and keep using it. And the end result for the bathroom is amazing! Can’t wait to see how the kitchen area turns out. As far as the driving area. I wouldn’t do shag, as much as it would look retro, it would be very hard to keep it looking good. Not sure, what would work, maybe laminate floating flooring?

[@paulriggers1558]

you are nearly there with those little bolts, but you need the ones with springs built into them, where you need to compress the spring to unlatch them, as batteries + gas bottles are too expensive to throw down the road... keep it up guys

[@cynthiaramp7440]

You guys are doing a great job 🎉. It's going to be really nice and functional. You will have so much fun with it. Thanks for showing us we can do it too.

[@RPO6464]

I love this series. One of my favorite. You guys are doing an amazing job. The bathroom turned out amazing. When I redid my motor home I did not use the sound deadening material. Wish I would have thought of that myself.

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

I can help you with carpet if you want to listen. Do you have a Walmart near you.. let me explain walmart sells high traffic stick on carpet squares the usually in the isle with paint there 13.99 to 20.00 a box and works awesome in old cars and if you damage it its easy to replace.

[@gamitro]

Brings back memories, my brother had a '73 with the same floor plan that we enjoyed over the years. Too bad my sister in-law didn't offer me the chance to buy it from the estate when he passed. She called a junkyard and had it hauled away.

[@garrystulce8131]

Y'all have done an amazing job with the entire restoration. I'm very impressed with how you transformed that bathroom. I love you all's hot rod content. But I've got to honestly say I enjoy this just as much. You two don't even realize how much your teaching people that with some elbow grease and patience anything can be done. I truly envy you and your dad's relationship that you all can do this stuff together. I've never had anything like that. I'm not a religious person but the only word I can come up with is that y'all are blessed.

[@rafaelortiz1187]

Hi there! I've seen all the videos of this wonderful restoration. I'm really amazed of all you've made on that RV I hope I could visit you one day and meet you. Best regards from Mexico

[@rbcrain2469]

Great video! Love these GMC motor homes since the 70s. Really enjoy the work you two are doing. Looking forward to the 225 also. Thanks 😊

[@randykmlwa]

You guys are killing it on this rebuild. The bathroom came out fantastic. I can't wait to see the finished product when you're all done.

[@davef7802]

The wheels look awesome. What a brave man taking out the toilet with a jobby left inside.bathroom again, awesome job. Be proud of everything you guys have done .

[@chrissiano381]

This is the best restoration project on KZbin.

[@keithsmith9712]

Love watching the work on the GMC, you’re doing an awesome job. The bathroom transformation was incredible. Love what you did to update the sink area. Keep up the great work. 👍🙌👏🤙

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Oh WOW, it's amazing what good cleaning can do. The bathroom looks simply great. This restored RV will definitely serve your family well. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all of you

[@adasterdezaster2865]

Nice job fellas! I think getting it driving is a great next step. You'll want to be able to drive it after you start assembling everything. I worked at Gulfstream Aircraft for years and when we did a final flight you'd be amazed at the things that squeaked or didn't work after one flight because of fit and finish.

[@paul4124]

You guys are doing a great job, the bathroom looks amazing. Love all your thinking and reasoning behind all the decisions you make.

[@liver.flush.maestro]

You have such good taste, the wood is just the right touch in this bathroom 🙂 I preferred your old music 🙂

[@Jon_2218]

Black rubberized carpet for the driving cockpit area, remember high traffic areas where a house like carpet will wear and tend to get dirty easily. Great work guys!

[@johnrapp9794]

looks amazing what you have done updating. Looks brand new.

[@bryana1942]

Looking good 👍 The bathroom looks great. I was surprised you were able to re-use so much of the original. You did a great job cleaning it up. And the countertop looks awesome! Keep up the good work. I can't wait for the next installment!

[@dcallan812]

Great update, the camper is looking great 2x👍 Wobbly poops are not great.🤣🤣

[@bretts0340]

One thing to add to the cockpit area would be to make a new dash cluster panel to match your new armrests. I think it would make it feel a little more like a "factory" option.

[@brendacreasy7726]

Doing such an amazing job, makes the projects we need to do achievable.

[@jerryezzell2492]

Wow! What an amazing creative transformation! I’m the bathroom will even make the ladies happy and smiling.

[@andrewb4584]

I'm about to undertake a resto on a '76 Glenbrook. Can I ask where you got the sink (The bowl itself)? The rest of this looks amazing. Just a super nice update, bringing the RV into the 21st century with the wood accents, freshening up the textures/look without destroying the outstanding packaging/engineering GM did. Incredible job. I learn every time I watch a video, thanks!

[@K7classicrockfan]

I'm always fully impressed how you guys deal with issues popping up, and always a solution. This is my favorite project, keep up the great work!

[@jangles1839]

Thanks for the update on the ol' girl Michael! Y'all are doing an amazing job on 'er! I ever stop having issues with my back I'll try to get by there and say hello! God bless! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏼

[@ronaldmiller2740]

LOVE YOU AND DAD WORKING TOGETHER ,, THIS CAMPER IS GOING TO BE BRAND NEW!!! AWSOME...I HOPE AFTER ALL THIS WORK YOU WILL KEEP IT FOR YOUR FAMILY ,,DONT SELL IT.. I LOVE THESE CAMPER VIDEOS ,,AND ALSO THE CAR VIDEOS ,,HOW THE BURNT BLACK BUICK WILDCAT COMING ALONG..?? HOPE THE TREES DONT FALL ON YOUR GREAT CARS.. THANKSSSS!!!!!!

[@smithcorp904]

I've never, I mean, never had interest in motorhome rebuilding, but of course, you guys once again get me hooked!! Keep it budget buildz!

[@Oheky]

Looks great bathroom guys. Look forward to the next episode.

[@scubatrooper9895]

The bathroom… WOW! I’ve been watching this series from the beginning and look forward to each episode! 🎉

[@Immortal-Headcase]

I love the GMC, it's so streamlined and low profile, I saw one as a kid in the late 70s when they first came out, and some rich person here in the UK imported it. I thought it looked like a spaceship.

[@LovelyFish-wg1dq]

You're making the most of what you've got here, for sure. And that's all you can hope for, considering the age and condition of this amazing vehicle. Kudos to you and your Dad for sticking with it. Well done. Greetings from Cornwall, UK, home of pastys and clotted cream - both heart stoppers!!

[@scottsorby7966]

Before you finish those side panels you may want to consider some USB A & USB C power sockets at the passenger side so that your passenger can charge their mobile and or tablet without crowding the dashboard. With that being said you guys made a hell of a job of that shower room it looks great, huge well done to you both

[@Bethany415]

I'm so glad I found this channel. Y'all have become a favorite :) You know, if you are thinking some sort of retro carpet for the cockpit... there's always smiley face carpeting. Not even shag is more 70s than that.

[@SteveStClair-yv4gc]

Fantastic work. Awesome attention to detail and workmanship ship. Keep up the great content.

[@billjohnson8794]

Great job. Now an alcantara covering on the dash and wood elbow rests with a thin foam under it would look fantastic

[@ImperatorTerra]

That Mötorhome will be a Masterpiece. Thanks for that Update!!!!!

[@danieldaugherty9876]

I love that you folks are working on the GMC, i see this and it reminds me of the movie Stripes. I await anxiously for the vids of this remodel, well done!!!

[@m-dv3os]

I too thought of the green EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle ever time i see a GMC RV

[@danieldaugherty9876]

@@m-dv3os Hahahha omg I need to watch it soon!!!

[@TerrificFlow]

Love this series of restoration! Gotta appreciate the time put into this that goes unseen, the research to find the right part for every detail. As i'm right at the end of my project, what takes the longest is the research and getting the knowledge to find the right part.

[@ColinBarrett001]

Absolutely superb. What a great job! Better than many new motorhomes.

[@darrenbridge7159]

Loving this build, your attention to detail and cleaning is awesome. You're going to have one very cool camper. Cheers from down under.

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

Love the bathroom fit out, my only critique might be the shower taps will turn to the on position when you're driiving, unless I'm wrong and they are off in the down position?

[@bengone3349]

You guys really think out of the box. The bathroom transformation was spot on. The sound deadening up front will really make driving much more comfortable. I'm not sold on your latch for the battery and tank. If the screws are not into any metal framing, it would only be time until the weight of things bouncing against the latch pulling the screws out. If you want to keep your fix, try this. Take a large long bolt with a flat washer, drill a hole in each slide tray, drop the bolt in so it drops deeper than the metal frame. Trays are not going to come out!