SRUK Throwback Sunday We Buy the Dirtiest VW Crafter Crew Bus PT 1

[@nigelclose8127]

HI Rob and Chris, Just wanted to say a big thank you to you both for all the entertainment you provide to us petrol heads. , particularity during these horrible winter months when our own projects stall a bit.. . I love your 'warts and all' attitude, as your not afraid to show when things don't go so well. Just used car vertical to buy my son his first car and very pleased with that service, great for peace of mind, , well recommended. :) I've been watching for a long time but never commented before , so thought it was about time. Keep up the fantastic work guys and wishing you and your families a fantastic Christmas break, (If you can tear yourself away form the garage for a few days that is... ) Top men. Well done.

[@sruk]

Pt 2 coming at 3pm

[@marc7489]

I'd love to clean that van aha I work for Birmingham van Centre vanology as the head valeter I see my fair share of diry Van's aha and that's gotta be one of the worst I've seen if u need and advice how to clean that that back to its former glory let me know

[@lotus7even]

I like that you have protective seat cover on to protect your clothes Rob!

[@colin.chaffers]

Its the first time I've seen a cleaner engine bay rather than interior

[@Shill63]

Haha ,the thought of you in that van with your white trainers ,brilliant vid

[@jimmac715]

Excellent, a bonus Sunday video.

[@spesinfracta]

Brave men! not often the engine bay is the cleanest part of a vehicle, looking forward to part 2.

[@GrrMeister]

11:00 *Good move, sure it will look sparkling after Rob & Chris get stuck in.*

[@iansworkshop]

I think you should be able to reverse fit the wood in the back ….. the right side goes to the left side dirty side in , and paint the bulk head

[@mickehoe]

The back of that van reminds me of when we had a fleet of VW Caddy vans on the road doing IT maintenance work. One lad barrel rolled a van on a country lane. He had several large printers in the back, ink, toner and wax exploded in the back of the van. Lucky the van was a write-off so he didn’t have to clean it out. 😜🤪

[@DB71170]

New boards in the back including top to bottom on rear doors. Pull crew seats out & clean them Rob style. Then it's a tanker full of G101 & marigolds for you two 😂😂.... Nice buy.

[@francispalmer9737]

When you opened the back door on that van I burst out laughing but as usual guys I know you will bring it round and it will be good fun to see it come up shining. Cheers guys.

[@dezh6083]

It makes makes Good business sense to buy that Van irrespective of the state of it... like you said Rob and Chris getting the foot in the door.... not sure how the company would allow a van to get in such a state on the first place. I am sure some pledge and a yellow duster will clean that up in no time all. The Magic white sponges u can buy will remove all the ingrained stuff. Great once Again.

[@tallgest]

I know a friend who had a crafter registered in 2011 and he has done 700,000 miles on the same engine. Solid.

[@benevans3733]

Hope you both have had a good weekend

[@mickpowers9667]

Best you get the g101 out mate good luck nice to see you put one up on a Sunday 👍👍👍

[@millrythe100]

If anyone can turn that van around you two you guys Will certainly do a top-notch job

[@atvseatexchange2176]

The long game, congratulations Rob. Vans are for work anyway so it's about the mechanicals. Keep up the great work guys and keep the van content coming.

[@charlieboyok]

Wow this is what l call a surprise video , this looks like an road tar Van carrying supplies & crew , but l will watch you chris & rob putting some elbow grease into it to make it lovely jubbly again 😀

[@ccjelley2390]

I can't believe the same company keeps all its other vehicles immaculate, lol! Had to laugh when you called it the dirtiest van in the world. Spot on. I'm sure you'll get it looking [fairly] mint!

[@davidglassford2194]

You think guys that drive it & others that spend time in it would a little respect for the van even if owned by a company. Can’t wait to see it clean again 👍🏻

[@Richard-hm2pj]

Sometimes you can take the left hand side panels and fit them to the right. That way you have the clean back side of panel showing.

[@ched999uk]

Looking forward to seeing how on earth you get that clean, good luck lads.

[@trishhartland5156]

Wow the engine was the cleanest part of the van I’m glad you put a cover over the chair to drive it that’s a very dirty van can’t wait for the clean up video it’s going to be amazing

[@benevans3733]

Well done for putting out two videos as a Sunday bonus videos

[@fazfinisher5598]

I drove a low loader for tarmac firm for years, thats just the norm for the gang vans.

[@hojo9115]

I've driven a lot of work vans over the years, but none of em were that filthy inside. However, like you said it's got your foot in the door for maybe getting some good stock in future

[@stephenfarrow368]

Wow I am am lost for words guys ,what a state

[@geoffhobster5814]

was also a contractor and my trany was never ever that mistreated if I had sure I would have been fired, I even slept in the van sometimes when could find no BandB so it was clean inside and out. look forward to the big clean and the swan is underneath

[@andrewwilson1118]

Nice little van bit of work looking forward to seeing it 👍👍👍

[@nickmanning9558]

Loved it last time and great to see it again.

[@michaelhynds8035]

Excellent. Good strategy as well in terms of securing a supply chain of vehicles. It may be a bit rough with some light cosmetics, although you will be able to sort out all of the issues as always. I am delighted for you. Well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevebailey3568]

It looks like a Tarmac crews van. if it is Tarmac inside the back doors brush Solvent or Diesel on it for a day or so to soften it and then Steam clean . Try small area you'll be surprised especially with the use of Diesel.

[@danielmorrissey5842]

Was like going bk in time didthecrafter last year have same issue with milage and was much the same van and condition good work rob and chris

[@Cestmoi-q5d]

This build introduced me to the channel. Many thanks for the ongoing excellent content on the channel Rob and Chris. 🙏

[@mattwood086]

Great idea on the throw back lads. Remember this van well.

[@tomsatterthwaite9674]

A deep clean of the world's dirtiest van starring Rob and Chris sounds great! Looking forward to the inch by inch guys 🙂

[@paulbradford8240]

A jet wash inside the whole van, including the load area, then, once dry in the rear, sand the timber or even paint it and it will improve it no end.

[@mrbigvanlife7130]

Speculate to accumulate and it’s a winner even if it’s cosmetically rough if you can get 2 days wages each out of it. The man from Salvage Rebuilds he say yes!

[@jameswild3800]

Forgot about this one great idea 👍roll on pt2

[@marksmithard7801]

Brucey Bonus video thanks both👍

[@alswinburne3826]

As an ex valeter there is a day in valeting the van, look forward to seeing you getting to grips with it,

[@matthewc.419]

Its a marathon not a sprint A.T.D with a P.M.A 😉😉

[@matthewc.419]

G101 or tar n glue ??????.🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Andy-qo6rq]

What a result the amount of tarmac you have you can do the drive to the yard. 😂 I remember you saying about this firm and the fussy bloke. Looks like he’s getting kicked into touch. The firm don’t want to be stuck with motors they want to make a call and you turn up and it’s gone then the firm can move on. Sounds like the bloke just kissed good bye to the goose that’s been laying him golden eggs. 👍🤞

[@mrwhite292]

Thank you guys, peace

[@benevans3733]

Hi rob and Chris congratulations on reaching 222,000 subscribers and well done for all of your hard work once again

[@paulluggar5964]

It can't be often when a vehicle's cleaner under the bonnet then it is inside the cab! Get the G101 on it Rob! Nooiiceeee. 👍

[@qrphfradio7753]

That was a genius idea putting that plastic sheet over the driver's seat. You don't want to dirty it any more than it was 😂😂😂. Great job in video 2 which I watched first, then realised their was a part 1, thank you KZbin

[@normanstephens5391]

You both have a good Strategy. Stick with it. 👍👍👍

[@haydenuk02]

Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@robertebob3596]

G101 will get some use here , will be watching.

[@rbcleaningskegness9191]

Great throwback video Rob and Chris enjoyed the whole series on the van👍

[@ianevans3619]

Boys the back of that van is clean compared to the old Transit I run scrap in with 🤣, it will clean up with a lot of hard work and chemicals , good luck 👍

[@stehaughton5074]

Thanks Fellers 👍👍

[@michaelfk2548]

Smart move !.. just lots of elbow grease ...hopefully .

[@brendantinsley1888]

Bonus Sunday video! 👍👍👍👍

[@wizz4392]

Loving it! I´m gonna watch the upcoming video´s with a nice cold beer in my hand.

[@bobhead665]

hi rob you want to try a drill brush on the van , you get 3 in a set on ebay for about £7.00 very good.

[@Bootneck-RMC]

I'll never understand people that disrespect another persons property. I know you said they are contractors and you will probably have different people using the van every week (maybe even every day), but that's no excuse for not cleaning up after yourself. As my mother always said "leave it the way you find it". A lot of hard work ahead with this one lads. 👍

[@vernonmatthews181]

Look forward to the VW Crafter deep clean, and all the tricks of the trade for cleaning. Was that the HA next to you Rob, keep me posted. 😁😄👍👍

[@jonsherry6289]

Is the seat cover to keep YOU clean 😆

[@ASH.......................1976]

Wow that's pretty filthy ! I think you're gonna need plenty of G101 👍

[@michaelv3340]

The worst I ever saw here in the states is an Ford F350 I bought as a parts truck from a coal mine. There was literally four inches of mud on the floor, and the frame was cracked in two places.

[@niged]

Bloody hell Rob, that is one shoddy filthy van. However, if anyone can bring it back to look good, you and Chris can!

[@generalt1090]

You have your work cut there boys! But knowing what you’ve done previously with the road tarred van this’ll be easy!!!!

[@gary6579]

Has it got a tachograph fitted, If so the mileage reverts to that when fitted on some vehicles. I know this as it was on my minibus and we removed the tacho and told the bus (via dealer software) to it had no digital tacho. Mileage came back on dash.

[@kevinw8258]

An unexpected Sunday video, that’s a very nice surprise 😊😊 Cheers Rob and Chris, stay safe👍

[@MrCobblecraft]

Haha I like the plastic on the seat, usually to protect the seat from you, but in this van it seems to be protecting you from the seat haha

[@1066gaz]

David bellamy would be in his eye holes with this one if he were still alive. I remember the comedy sketches with lenny henry acting as david bellamy squashing the soil between his hands and enjoying it lol.

[@poohbear8012]

That's good business sense building on a good relationship with the company for more vehicles in the near future.💪💯👑

[@geordieron5864]

Rob, good business sense to see it as maybe 'a loss leader' to open up possible future opportunities. Saying that I'm sure you and Chris can work your cleaning expertise on the van and squeeze some sort of profit from it.

[@kevinmcgrory7106]

Wish Chris was my mate or I could do what he can some jobs guys well done

[@bobwatson2531]

Think the G101,is going to be tested to its max with that one.

[@stevenmoran4060]

How did it pass mot with engine light on?

[@Casey.seeK.]

Can't wait for the clean up!

[@MattMcKimmie]

Cheers guys just sat down for my break at work and now have something good to watch.Great content as always very much appreciated.Matt in freezing Aberdeen

[@davidcook6064]

Is there enough 101 in the country 😀 Good business move. Take the rough with the smooth, and hope you get a bit more of the latter. Would re-lining the back be out of the question?

[@tstuart7333]

Where there's muck or dirty dirty muck it's time to roll the sleeves up. What about painting the inner rear panels or just removing them.

[@seamushenry3407]

Hi Chris I seen that 50 p before you

[@johnshepherd4842]

Rob, the engine bay is cleaner than the inside of the van, must be a first, one for the Guinness book of records

[@petergerman3593]

Now I can't wait to see part 2 but it will sure look better when your done

[@jeffshaw4553]

When I read the thumb nail saying dirtiest van in world I thought can’t be as bad as the last crew can you had but I eat my words that is minging 😂😂😂you Will both do your magic on it and sure of it I am confident that will be spotless once you finished 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽well done getting your foot in the door am sure they will phone you again

[@rpwhite05]

G101 party time 🥳

[@davidavis8190]

As always another great video guys , Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@tonycoelho3670]

I think you need to find a large washing machine and put it on deep clean HA, ha you and Chris will work your magic and sort this out .love the content as always.

[@ianratcliffe2299]

OMG you guy’s have really got your work cut out but seeing how well you turn things around I every faith in you.👍

[@robertmurphy4709]

Looks like the top hose on the expansion tank has been cut. Also wouldn't like to be the one doing the deep clean on that van.

[@andypsunshineisle5655]

Well you certainly like a challenge. Will the rear liner wood clean up or be replaced ?.Gentlemen , Place your bets. We know the price will be right.

[@707061756c69]

Was that roofer or asphalt work group van, it seems like it has asphalt stains everywhere? Lamp oil might dilute asphalt but it stinks long (unless you can wash the lamp oil residues away).

[@ernestpeacock5671]

First vehicle I've seen were you need to put seat covers in it to protect yourself from the crud on the seats and not the other way around lol 👍

[@sprograt]

I'm sure you will have that van looking good again. A bit of G101 and some elbow grease will make a huge improvement. Is the van an Ex GARIC vehicle?

[@TheWilsonsworld]

Has the van got a tachograph? As it won't display the mileage on the speedo if it has. It shows on the tachograph instead

[@beerlodge5153]

Get that G101 ready lads!!!!

[@TheGardeninMind]

That’s a dirty van you’ve got there. It looks like the rag-wheel of Hell! Not sure I’d be up for it, but under the hood it looks great.

[@paulwalker427]

A lot of work will reap rewards in the long run

[@leehawkins7337]

A good quality tfr will remove most of the black stuff and personally I'd replace the ply with a new kit there's plenty of companies who will come to you. I can see a nice van through all that muck. Commercial prices have went crazy since the pandemic. Good luck 👍

[@AdamsWorlds]

Oooo cant wait for the deep clean.

[@regcook4087]

Check that 50p Rob it might be worth more than you think. 👍

[@booseph289]

Now that's a proper work van! Mines getting to that state! :)

[@md-detailing]

i remember this Rob,loved watching every episode about the Crafter :D

[@marklittler784]

That work should keep you warm, remember use antiperspirant on your feet to avoid damp socks and cold feet.