Rebuilding an ABANDONED GMC Motorhome! Rescue Part 6

Cleaning up the windows and sealing the outside so we can knock this interior out! The GMC is really starting to take shape! I hope you all enjoy. Thank you, as always, for the Love and Support! I hope everyone has a great week!
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[@BudgetBuildz]

I really hope you all enjoy the update and progress on the GMC! I’m really sorry I didn’t get this video up before Kayla and I went on our trip. Getting married and having children young..we’ve never been on a trip just the two of us. We really had a wonderful time together! We’re back and it’s full steam ahead. Next video will be Part 2 of the Falcon Wagon Rescue. With lots of parts showing up for the GMC, another update will come shortly after! Thank you all so much for the continued Love and Support! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

[@metarugia3981]

Good to see you back! No offense, but if you want to maintain viewership and want this channel to grow, you need to create more than just a video a month.

[@mr.tomraypaz6085]

Nice to see this project resume.

[@terrywilkins5266]

Hope you had a great time away. Always look forward to your videos as and when you do them. Watching from the U.K its great to see the progress.

[@manytrickpony695]

Ya know. You get things done, ain't nothin wrong with that. Your spouse seems to be encouraging you to succeed, ain't nothin wrong with that. A team is allowed to get away... sure as Hell, ain't nothing wrong with that.

[@novicracker1980]

your missing the backing strip on the driver side main sliding window. And the driver side window backing strip on the sliding glass isn't painted..... Passenger side backing strip for the main glass windows is missing as well. I mean the backing strip is on the both passenger and driver rea main windows glass... (((NEVERMIND))) You got them. that what I get for saying something without finishing the video first...

[@icarusgopro]

a trick I learned with silicone is to tape around where you are going to apply it, then when you are done applying it and pressing it with your finger (or a tool) then you can peel the tape back before it dries and BOOM you've got a perfect line/edge around your silicone.

[@tonymeehan7859]

just sitting there on the street it looks like a brand new RV....this is so great. What a fantastic job!

[@borracho_bart]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Great to see you and your dad working on these projects! Although, I have to say, you and your dad could pass for brothers. Keep up the amazing work. Always looking forward to a new installment from Budget Buildz!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you so much!! 😊😊 I appreciate it and can’t wait to share more!! 😁

[@markfolino6976]

Great video!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@BudgetBuildz first of all....have fun on y'alls trip..... Second... you want to outdo the the big fancy schamacy dippedy Dan RV builders...... I have a great addition to your RV......call it the ultimate weapon... !!!! CHICKEN NUGGET DISPENSER!!!!.... yeah....I know....my automotive genius amazes me sometimes TAKE THAT MR FATCAT AND YOUR MILLION DOLLAR FLEETWOOD RV!!! 🤪

[@pierrejobin6113]

Starting to look outstanding! You’re doing a fantastic job.

[@bobbymac9334]

Repainting that trim accents out the windows nicely. Well done guys.

[@davidp2888]

It's clear you enjoy working with your dad. Treasure those times. I'm a fair bit older than you are, and I lost my dad 15 years ago so seeing you two have fun together speaks to my heart. Thanks for sharing.

[@carlbernard4197]

I agree 💯 on this. My father passed away just about 3 years ago and I haven't been right since.. 💔. Before that had my wife pass away in 2018 😢😢😢😢

[@marchills4131]

This is such a fascinating refurb - I am absolutely rapt watching each installment. And it's not lost on us the incredible amount of work that goes on between the abbreviated footage you're showing: scraping off the old window sealant, chiseling out the old gaskets, cleaning out the window channels, buffing out the surrounding areas, custom cutting the new gasket material, resealing, painting, ... for each and every window! Can't wait to see how you handle the ceiling liner. Thanks for taking us along on this epic journey! PS: a) your dad is a saint, and b) love it when you show the kids chipping in.

[@chrishyde377]

So enjoying you guys restore this rig. Can't wait to see the next episode in the transformation/restoration journey of this classic motor home..

[@ritchiemathews1794]

As much as I want to see the finished product, I’m enjoying the narrative and rebuild. And it’s awesome to know you guys are fellow S Carolinians. Visit Megan’s Bay while in St Thomas.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Really glad you’re enjoying! 😊 We stayed just above Megan’s Bay on Petersborg Rd. Spent the day down there, it’s beautiful!!

[@richardheines3335]

Oh my goodness 100x better with the black weather stripping

[@bengone3349]

I have really enjoyed the event, "making a silk purse from a sows ear". You and your dad have done a great job. Looking forward to the interior. Roll on!

[@perry36]

You guys make restoration seem so easy! Love the motivation and hard work.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Wow! That’s freaking impressive!! Amazing job you guy’s, is coming along looking awesome on the outside! Can’t wait to see what you guy’s have planned for the interior!!👌😎👍

[@cap2c484]

That rig is looking good! I know it's hard to leave the kids but you are teaching them how to be happy future adults! You and your wife need time for each other and your kids will too when they get older, so you are setting a great example. Have a wonderful trip!!

[@EliteRock]

What a machine. You seem to have the knowledge and touch of someone much older than your years (yeh - I know, the internet and everything, but still ....) and this is living the dream for a lot of us. I'm watching you in SW England and wishing I was there.

[@1chish]

I am doing the same from East Anglia. Just totally admire what these guys achieve.

[@wedabrowns]

Loving this build. We live SC also and just got our *New* 1977 eleganza II home. Still need to find a transmission but the clean up is beginning!!! You guys are quite the inspiration for us!! Thank you so much for your great Videos!!

[@stepheneddison2335]

Another great job you guys...That motorhome will look so good inside when done and outside already looking fantastic...those wheels make all the difference.Keep up the good work.Steve..Australia

[@christopherhopkinson2411]

Keep up the good work. Your work on the windows is well done.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you so much!!

[@kevinw1797]

I love the work you are doing on this. That thing was destined for the junkyard and you guys will bring this thing back to it's original glory. Keep up the good work!

[@robertkerby2581]

Watching the restoration process is absolutely amazing! You and your father are an amazing team! I cannot wait to watch the next episode! Well done to All!

[@2-STROKEFUN]

Looks great so far! Have fun in St. Thomas. My wife and I have been to St. John and it was gorgeous. Make sure you and the wife take a sunset cruise sailboat excursion while there.

[@J.W.W.]

The body shop I used say never wax first where you’re going to paint. Paint everything first, then wax. Wax dust and residue messes with the paint sticking

[@BudgetBuildz]

Good point! Thanks for pointing that out. We only cut/buffed and have not waxed yet. I primarily stayed to the body and not the window frames. Hopefully we don’t have issues. I just didn’t want to attempt bugging after the fresh paint and silicone.

[@kbschulze]

I just did a binge watch of all the GMC content. Can’t wait to see the interior work getting done. You are going to have something very special when it is finished.

[@TheKirk76]

Boy, you and your dad work so hard. I love the detailed work. It gives me an idea of what it would take and how things work. You have a great family and we enjoy watching your enthusiasm and work!

[@robertg3070]

The wheels and tires look amazing on the rv, I can't wait to see the interior complete you're doing a great job so far

[@robj2704]

Every project you do on this motorhome really helps its appearance. I've liked the look of these RVs since the first time I saw them in the 70s. Hard to believe it's been that long since these were made. Compared to the other 70s RVs these were so streamlined and stylish.

[@quinnabun1173]

Really loved watching everything about your workings & that you & your dad worked so great together ❤️ Keep up the good work guys.All the ways from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@randybourdon2791]

You have done an amazing job on this motor home so far. I remember back in 1976 these motor homes were on display in the shopping mall where I worked. Thought they were so modern and sleek and I still do. They have really stood the test of time!

[@fransterhorst3694]

you are one of the very few guys that actually follow through with such a project, love to watch how this takes shape, this is going to be a very nice RV indeed, well worth the buckets of elbow grease you put in. Great job!

[@lose2live]

This is so cool, Mt dad and I wanted to do something like this, but his age and us living on opposite sides of the country are now a factor.

[@michelecrown2426]

Loving this resto. Can't wait to see your family go on vacation in it.

[@Skudster13]

It's funny how we always over-estimate how much we can get done on our projects, but the focus should always be on quality over quantity, and you have made some very high-quality updates on this rig. The outside is really starting to look sharp, and I can't wait to continue watching this amazing transformation.

[@GlennLaycock]

take this cup or water .. bottle of beer ... Seriously that was painstaking detailed work and you did an excellent job.

[@ultraviolettp3446]

The GMC motorhome was amazing when new and this is really starting to look great too! Great job addressing the practical issues and the aluminum wheels look great. This motorhome is well worth updating. Such an innovative product when new!

[@themoviemaniac8416]

THX for the update. Always exciting to watch this project getting done. Also THX for not cutting things out to shorten the time. We restoration folks love to see everything.

[@jgott1745]

Painting the trim all black looks so good!! And the new stuff around the windows has to make it so much quieter

[@trevorwilliamgrindrod3999]

I'm glad you included the before picture's to show the progress, I was just amazed at what a difference there is already, great job to you and your Dad, be proud of your work! 👌👍🥇🥇🥇

[@lepepus]

This is by far my favorite series since the Targa.... cant wait to see the interior come together as well. I love that you are putting in the effort on this one, it is soooo worth doing it right! ❤

[@jimkoval4725]

I was coming here to ask if you were going to tint all that glass but you mentioned it in the video. That GMC is looking vantastic! Those wheels worked out great.

[@jamesr.epstein]

Enjoy your time together away from the kids. I can say its a must. You and your Dad are doing a fantastic job on the motor home.

[@user-ny9po2lm1x]

Your optimism is a breath of fresh air! Keep up the great work! Can’t wait to see the next video!

[@gazevans251]

Loving this series, I wish we had camper vans like the GMC in North Wales, such a cool vehicle, can’t wait to see it all done 👍

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Guys what an amazing restoration its starting to look mazing love how you are keeping the traditional style and cant wait to see the modern inside go in. Great job keep up the good work, and have an amazing trip just the two of you, Michael UK

[@johncarella1836]

What a difference! Looking Great Guys!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much!! 😃😃

[@dodgeguyz]

Loving it, but on painting the trim don’t go back and forth stopping in the middle. Even though it’s satin, you will still see some flat spots. Paint it like you normally would, do one complete pass. The outcome will look as good as a professional paint job. Looking forward to the interior redesign.

[@amazing_bobson]

Boys this GMC is looking sweet!! Want to see the whole build. I think you will really enjoy using it when it's done.

[@OLH3rd]

To me, this motorhome is one of the greatest ever. Timeless design that still looks contemporary. Great to see this one getting the TLC it deserves!

[@Dodgeramcummins739]

This is my favorite series on youtube great job!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad you’re enjoying!! Thanks so much! 😃

[@JustBeeGaming]

​@@BudgetBuildzYO GREAT VIDEO 👍🔥

[@Texastimbo]

Love the GMC rebuild series! It looks so good…at least from the outside!

[@stevenweikart2567]

Love this build! You guys are awesome together and I cant wait for the next step!

[@Athena7771]

Great progress with the outside look now that the windows are fixed. LED lights look good too. Hope you and your wife had a great vacation. Cheers.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Budget Buildz Mike :) also Dad helping fix up GMC motor home and KZbin viewers too ! I like all chrome wheels on too and make look sharp also bright too! Yes Mike , Your Wife have excellent trip and much more hope to hear about too when get back!

[@richardhill4862]

Who would think just a bit of paint on the trim would make so much difference. Awesome upgrades, this has to be one of your biggest project.

[@onemannews]

If you spray glass cleaner on before you start scraping, the paint overspray will come off like butter.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks for the tip! We’ll definitely give that a go next time! Thanks 😃

[@aarontrinkle1225]

Wow, the painting of the window trim looks great.

[@johnfien7709]

It's looking really nice so far. Can't wait to see how you incorporate the camper parts into the interior.

[@chrisflaws6763]

Love how it's looking. The wheels made a huge difference. Can't wait for the next episode on this. Enjoy your holiday

[@jimamundsen7029]

Michael, the wheels are awesome. And the rest of the job you're doing is very impressive! This, I think, is the best series you've done yet - Very enjoyable to watch. Keep 'em coming! Now go to the V.I and have some fun!

[@rilufuzz]

I've just binged watch from the beginning lol. Thoroughly enjoying this rescue series. Looking forward to the next update ^^

[@danlogicaluk8721]

Next time you do silicone, get a spray bottle with a strong solution of dish soap and water, gun the silicone on soak it with soapy water and tool off with shaped flat tool. Nice work on the RV, looking forward to seeing the rest of the build. All the best from the UK. Dan

[@dalerose1694]

Back when I was a kid, my folks had one like tan and brown that we took cross-country several times on vacation. Really brings back. Great memories.

[@RyanDWilliamson]

We're just watching this today - 5 months later. What a cool rig! At 22:40 where you have the paper masking for the paint, that would be a beautiful color for the whole unit! Sort of a beige / olive drab color. It would blend so well with the window frames and the roof-top units. The old original white is cool, but I love a darker color like newer units.

[@iamthetarget52]

I highly recommend using a garden hose on the roof and windows to look for leaks. The seam on the roof front and rear as well as those roof to side covers are know to leak.

[@allanb.1861]

Great job you guys did on cleaning the motor home !

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you!!

[@robertlacob8831]

This camper is looking mighty good there guys! Watch out, GMC might want to hire you guys to fix their mistakes!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Well done! 2) It's always good to see you and your Dad working together. And definitely not only because it's always nice to have a second pair of helping hands. I wish you a great trip with your wife. Enjoy the short but important vacation without work and children. Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all of you.

[@jwrockets]

I've been to St. Thomas twice when I was in the navy. There are places that are safe. There are places that are definitely not safe. It's easy to find great jewelry deals. You'll love the water. Go fishing if you can.

[@davidcorder95]

Heck yeah love it love the toys too. You guys have you can put in a plug and play LED headlights in the front if you want to it’s really cool.

[@dougsmall4371]

You should put a star night fiber optic ceiling in the RV. I know it’s a budget build but that would be very cool.

[@loriendastafford1760]

You guys amaze me and the wife!! You two don't mind hard work and there isn't anything you won't tackle!! We can't wait to see the finished product!! Hope you and your wife have or had the perfect trip!@

[@mjremy2605]

Great tips on Golby Motorhome Parts Supply online, and DAP Dynaflex Ultra for exterior window trim. I really needed both. Many thanks! Learning a lot of tips for fixing pesky problems in my own RV. The GMC windows are looking so sharp now!. The whole motorhome is looking so good. What a great job you did, both on restoration, tips for us, and videotaping the work. Outstanding! Thank you!! Tip: Mineral spirits removes silicone. I use Q tips dipped in MS and edge it neatly. Tip: If you are going to paint it yourself, use Durabak 18 Polyurethane paint. The solvent is Xylene. Sand lightly, Xylene rub down, and paint. You can roller brush it on, or spray, it self levels so looks very good with roller brush. You need a mohair brush only. The roof can also be painted on metal or EPDM/ TPO roofs, as this stuff is flexible. It is a bedliner paint but not brittle like most epoxy bedliners like Raptor or Rhino. Standard solid colors only. For a slight custom look, use KP Pigments 50 gms to 1 gal Clear Durabak. Apply as topcoat on base solid coats. This can give you a metallic or pearly look. There are some samples on KZbin. Short shelf life of 1 yr unopened. Short pot life /working time but longer than Epoxy paints. You have 1-2 days max. It needs 2 coats, and follow directions about dry time between. You will get a satin sheen finish, not glossy. Advantages of Durabak: 1. Small dings don't show. 2. Thick, robust paint does not scratch like delicate car paint. 3. No need to spray, just roller brush on outside. Dust is not a big deal. 4. Also comes in textured paint (with crumb rubber) for better grip on roof or bath floor. 5. Paints over any surface from rubber cloth, to wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, concrete, carbon fiber, etc. 6. US Navy uses this paint on their boats and decks. 7. You can paint your dashboard with it too, if it is faded. It looks factory made. 8. If you paint cabinets, it looks very durable like a factory made item. 9. Prep with orbital hand sander, no need to etch the metal, just remove any rust, seal and prime those spots, wipe down with Xylene and add two coats of Durabak. fyi for readers: LED Wholesale Supply in Hayward, CA has a lot of nice LED light bulbs 12V. The plastic amber lights can be bought anywhere cheap and you need to then buy the LED bulbs to match the socket. Socket is either bayonet, or pin or other. Lots of socket shapes so look them up to identify what socket base you have, and match up with replacement in 12V LED. You can use existing 110V wiring on any lamp to convert it to 12V lamp using a 12V bulb, but you cannot take thin 12V wiring and use it for 110V lamps. This is in case you want to convert a house type light fixture for RVs or convert a regular 12V bulb to LED 12V bulb. I found this store to be well priced and lots of choices. I changed all my RV bulbs for LED. One word of warning - All bulbs come in Kelvin ratings. Kelvin is the COLOR of the light - white, daylight, yellow, bluish. Softer lights need 2300 - 3000 Kelvin to get the typical yellowish light bulbs like incandescent bulbs. I found this the most pleasing. Do not mix with a higher Kelvin like 4000 K (white halogen light), or 5000 - 6000 Kelvin (blue tube light). 12V LED Tube lights should all be 3000 - 4000 Kelvin as 2300 is too pinkish. For comparison to watts, check Lumens in LED.

[@kevinshea4776]

Awesome video! I've been following this build. I always tape-off my chalking when I do my bathroom tub surround because I suck at straight lines with a bead of chalk. You can totally mess up and all you have to do is smooth it out with a wet finger and then peel the tape! -Perfect, like it never happened!

[@kevindoxey]

Ya'll are doing such a great job! I'm really enjoying your videos!

[@brucemelton4983]

Lookin great guys! can't wait to see the interior go in, keep up the great work

[@themilobarboyzfoodtryouts8280]

It’s coming along SO GREAT! Can’t wait for that interior!

[@damienh9389]

These motorhomes are so cool. Love this series😊😊

[@garybrown4402]

Like your show. You can put tape on the outside side of window before you put on the silicone and get a good line at the end keep it up😊.

[@steves9905]

You build the most interesting vehicles. Love the gmc. So much more interesting than the other channels as it is all so relatable

[@Steve8587]

OMG, Zoom back in a bit. Fish eye look. You look great on my 82” TV but like walking in a mirrored fun house. You guys are the best and watch all!

[@robertspear9134]

Amazing the difference that made in the appearance of the motorhome. Norm Abrams said " Only caulk where water goes in, not where it goes out." I never caulk the bottom of the window. Looks great though, keep up the good work.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Coming along nicely

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you Hank!! 😃

[@MicahBell_1860]

Really loving this bus. & it sure is starting to look really sharp, but I kinda like the cream colour instead of the white😉

[@ryrob37]

This is a great build! Stoked you had a trip to yourselves!

[@leebryant5443]

Loving the rv rebuild. Enjoy your trip and thanks for another great video.

[@AlAllerton]

Things looking pretty sharp on the outside, almost like new. Yeah those wheels look great too! Inside should be pretty fun, lots of different options and updates. Should be a really nice rig once it's done.

[@earltallman6658]

Love your Videos. On your use of Silicone. Try using 90% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Lay your head on then lightly spray the bead and wipe tight with your finger. Trick I learned caulking new showers and countertop. I used this method on the sealer I used on my RV. It was mineral based so I used mineral spirits in the spray bottle. Good luck on your future videos!

[@BargainBandit]

Great progress. Looking good. I would suggest butyl sealant/tape for the lights and any window/trim you remove. Also pro-flex would do a better job and last longer than the silicone.

[@avioncamper]

Looking good guys. You still need to address the airbags for the rear suspension. Have a great week.

[@BastiaanOlij]

That motorhome is so cool, can't wait to see what it looks like finished!

[@paulwignell9733]

Looking good, I would paint the blue stripes black... think it would look amazing

[@betpatpatten3840]

I would have at least tried goo - gone" on the decal below the drivers side window. Don't know if it would've worked but at least it would not have damaged any paint underneath!! Thanks for sharing, these are fun to watch!

[@NikolaiAstaf]

Классный автобус! Классное видео получилось! Мне понравилось! Круто Круто!!!

[@ratgreen]

Looking really good. A tip for silicone is get a Popsicle stick and wet it, you can then use it as a scraping tool and it wont stick to the stick, and has a nice curve so will leave a nice shape.

[@dragon561]

the old motorhome looking so good now awsome job suggestion for the scrap holiday trailer u have kids cover the damage up and turn it into a playhouse for the kids or make a good storage unit

[@user-mt3jq7vk5v]

Looks good! Looks like roof is fiberglass, use a quality sealer when ya get to it. Really sharp looking👍

[@Llamathellegend]

Some good quality highway tires will really help to quiet the interior down as well. All terrains are gonna give a lot of interior drone.

[@DSP1968]

What an improvement! It looks much sharper now. I'm happily waiting to see what's next.

[@aaronaikman7141]

Please keep up the great work on this I've always loved these campers and I love what you and your father do on a budget that's how I do my car projects too I can't wait to see your next video on this beautiful vehicle thanks again for taking us with you!

[@mattneaderhiser4658]

Dude you need to be working overtime on this thing! What a cool build!

[@jimchik]

Awesome project, and all the better that your family is involved. Have you thought about swapping out the headlights for something more modern?