This Adventure Rig Has a Crane, a Shop, and May Survive the End of Times

In this video we tour Gordo From Earth's purpose-built flatbed adventure truck bus conversion. Gordo's bus is possibly the most unique bus conversion ever completed with a spaceship/cyberpunk interior full of high-tech features and with an incredibly well-organized and well-stocked shop, deployable by home-made crane on his flatbed exterior which also turns into a giant tent for camping/adventures. I know it sounds like I'm making all of this stuff up but once you see it you'll believe it. Check out Gordo's Instagram here: gordofromearth?...
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[@gordofromearth]

I Had Such a blast hanging out and shooting this with Justin! Even aggressively edited down to a TIGHT 22 minutes, there's still SO MUCH that didn't make it in, and stuff we didn't even get to film! Comment what you want to know more about, and next time we get together we'll shoot a follow up!

[@kylethecreator]

Such an amazing build Gordo! As an engineer and someone who plans to build and documant a very similar bus with a shop on the back you have inspired me in so many ways. how long did this take you and how much would you estimate you have invested? As I plan to manufacturing on the road I can only imagine how useful this is as a tool! Can't wait to see your progress thru insta.

[@noahlomax8016]

This is master-level building! Do you offer your services of electrical, dashboard and/or fabrication to anyone willing to pay for them?

[@somjuan]

What do you do for a living? I get the sense the bus fits into it, but that doesn't really narrow it down.

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Completely blown away! Such an Intelligently designed creation. You must be very proud of this stupendous accomplishment. Kudos to Mom also! and ( It's just hella cool too) Peace.

[@iMOSKUL]

Dude. Right on, this is the idea that I have been hoping for. Gives me so much inspiration.

[@deadtreebark]

Dude is a mechanic, engineer, fabricator, and programmer, absolutely insane build

[@LynMa80]

And more importantly, a son. XD

[@captainawesome9458]

Dude is ready for a zombie apocalypse while I'm here just eating popcorn on the sofa. 🥲😁

[@thelordofthelostbraincells]

Keep this man safe, he'll be useful in the end

[@MaxwellEdison33344]

I'm only half way thru and wavering between OMG, WTF, and LMFAO because OMFG ..WTF!? I think this guy also has a boat in Miami called Slice of Life. 😬

[@nasaratijbetts2705]

I was looking for this comment. He’s mad talented 💯💯 I really love it

[@grapsongru2405]

Probably the best Ryan's Shed Plans on building a shed is hardly found ever . kzbin.infoUgkxcLVQopTIucrxiVRQA0khLGQEnDVKCSMG And Ryan's takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.

[@torbot_]

“I built this hatch”.. my fav part of the video hands down

[@cho4d]

i think the thing i am most impressed with is he put lights in all the access panels. it's small but it really shows how it's a thing intended to be worked on and repaired and upgraded.

[@lordarchontitus]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@Scubadog_]

The bus is what I imagined when I was sitting in a cardboard box at the age of 6 and this dude just pulled it off perfectly.

[@MWSCologne]

Nailed it!

[@johnforrestboone1]

hahahahahahahahahah yes exactly

[@teslic7]

Holy, literally same dude

[@phillpearson7531]

In all my 50 years of adult life, I have never seen a project so interesting, diverse, and complicated built by one individual.

[@Jensen725]

And his mom by the sounds of it.

[@ayybe7894]

How dare you throw this man's mom under the bus like that

[@joshrobinson8360]

And his mom...

[@minerva2958]

You need to get out more!

[@pavel9652]

​@@ayybe7894 Pun intended! Sewing sensei! ;)

[@whitewolf240sx]

When an electrical engineer is also a camping/adventure seeker with ocd and has an awesome mom decides to build a bus rv...it's seriously badass and super organized. Respect dude...love it!❤

[@yhyhy]

I have also been looking for foreign investments recently because it is difficult to find investments in China now

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. Thank you very much for your time. Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them). Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI). Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy. Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI). Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad). Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning! Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures. Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement. It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them. (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).. God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.” (2:136 / Translated by Community) Salam (Peace) -----------------------------

[@cidadaoPPT]

I don't even know what to say. This is one of the most incredible things I've seen in my entire life. This man is a legend! INSANE respect for what he's done. Holy smokes!! Speechless ....

[@johnforrestboone1]

you could say hes a god among men

[@yhyhy]

We are a supplier from China, providing products covering agricultural products, food, steel products, clothing and other raw materials

[@AustinMCraigDoesNeatStuff]

Let’s all give a round of applause for Gordo’s mom. Everybody should have such a supportive mamma.

[@jbman413]

Perhaps their brains are wired similarly. Awesome.

[@ilovealexo]

Indeed

[@SoMooLand1nine7]

I wanna show to my mother but she barely understand eng. Also is she does understand this she'll go crazy like she'll scold/lecture yah right away sooo 🤷🏻‍♀️😭

[@wildbill23c]

Gordo's mom did an excellent job in all of the seamstress work that went into this build. Its amazing what a lady can do with a sewing machine and time.

[@HippieLongHaired]

Bravo Gordo's Mom!

[@shahbazm88]

I've never seen a more multi-talented man in my life. Guy is basically a genius.

[@HexedArcher]

Elon musk just flew under your radar i guess, or your average joe working in a hardware store.

[@YKXZWX]

I mean... If you can call him a genius you're pretty messed up lmaoooo

[@tlothompson6935]

@@HexedArcher Elon is way over exaggerated with how talented he is and how much of a genius he is. Take the time to watch unbiased documentaries about him and actually think about what he does. Cyber truck is the ugliest vehicle ever created.

[@exoZelia]

@@tlothompson6935 the guy in this video could make a better cybertruck guaranteed, with 1% of the budget and three people

[@aegisrunestone5573]

@@HexedArcher Elon is just a guy with a vision. He's smart on some things, but had brilliant people working for him.

[@555Mark]

This dude is taking away my sense of accomplishment from changing my own oil. Seriously one of the coolest builds I've seen. All the skill sets just this 1 dude has in order to have done this is pretty damn impressive.

[@moonbongyang6460]

For real. I was proud of myself for fixing the plumbing in my camper.... was

[@logosfabula]

Gordo's paradox is the Millennium Falcon to my eyes. What an inspiration!

[@ParkerCrooks]

wtf did I just watch. This guy is insane 😂 the extreme variation in knowledge left me speechless. Well done Gordo 👏

[@mcmarkmarkson7115]

Idk I kept thinking that this kind of "car" is the first one the survivors gonna steal

[@christuscany4851]

When a guy basically builds a bus/home fabricates invents things. And some people can’t even vacuum there car😂

[@ThePoisonedReaper]

I am the 666th like >:D

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

Did this duh mash seriously make a vehicle that can't make a right turn without taking out a whole lane of cars on the left side? WTFH?

[@toasterhavingabath6980]

Buses arw already that long though, arent they?.. ​@@yourlogicalnightmare1014

[@thelegend8570]

I was already seriously impressed at everything else (especially the integration stuff) but this took the "greatest thing I've ever seen" spot in my mind the second he pulled out the binder full of instruction manuals. This guy fucking gets it.

[@HeckinMarble]

"...my meticulously organized manuals and instructions for everything because it satisfies me a great deal." ...me too, Gordo, me too.

[@andrewstanhope6862]

The whole first half of the video i was thinking "god forbid but if this bus ever fell into others hands it would be almost useless". then he hit me with the operating manual.

[@awrsish]

@@andrewstanhope6862LMFAO

[@gaarcemail]

This is Mad Max at a whole new level. This is like a look into the future. I loved the custom work that is so professionally done. I wouldn't be surprised if the next thing he does, is somehow get the thing to fly.

[@moodymistress]

LMFAO

[@moodymistress]

FORREAL

[@ryanshepherdson9662]

Man, you are easily, the most industrious person in the world. The fact that you designed, fabricated, programmed and built this thing is wild. Also, your mom is one heck of a seamstress! The fit and finish of all her work is as impressive as the bus itself! Kudos, dude!

[@darthjump]

I hope his mom earns the respect she deserves. Her custom pouches and other sewing work look better than most official pouches one can buy.

[@rangerrick2246]

that could be a side business that so many contractors could use.... not to mention other explorers and campers

[@robertstimmel1100]

Right? That level of qualiity does not come cheap if you're looking to buy. For people that haven't looked into it, most tool/workshop organizers are super expensive (especially when they're this nice)

[@AranelEruvyreth]

This is the kind of guy you want on your apocalypse team. Absolutely blown away by this work. As an engineer myself, this whole build made me so happy. Amazing work, man!

[@OnceUponReddit]

It's awesome, but over-engineered for the end of the world

[@danielyusupov1447]

@@OnceUponReddit It is too much for apocalypse really, realisticly the best car is just APC with enough fuel to get to the woods.

[@OnceUponReddit]

@danielyusupov1447 100% I'm glad I'm not the only one who's sees that. It's an awesome piece of engineering, great weekend warrior rig for travel. But end of the world scenario, there are far too many things to go wrong

[@AranelEruvyreth]

@@OnceUponReddit For sure; I meant just that someone who has that level of knowledge, skill, ingenuity, focus, and adaptability would make for a great person to have in an apocalypse scenario.

[@Hawk7886]

@@OnceUponReddit it's more of a mobile command center - what with everything integrated with cell networks and the internet. Sadly a true "apocalypse" build would be boring: It'd just be another schoolbus converted to an RV with mild off-road capabilities.

[@philfree7119]

I can’t imagine this man when he was a child. You come home and the TV is completely taken apart.

[@madmaz8890]

This is by far the MOST insanely epic, organised useful creative masterpiece I've ever seen! His mum is a master at her work as well, one hell of a build!

[@yhyhy]

I have also been looking for foreign investments recently because it is difficult to find investments in China now

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

This is incredible. Almost unbelievable that one man did what would normally take a large team. Can't even comprehend the diverse set of skills needed to conceive of, let alone build, something like this. This is obviously a serious labor of love. Every single thing has been thought through, engineered, and has a purpose. What a phenomenal job.

[@jogiinterim3609]

You forgot his mom!

[@jugo1944]

The roof catwalk is so fuckin cool

[@tennisbum3686]

@@jogiinterim3609 I'll bet your mom is an astrophysicist

[@tennisbum3686]

@@jugo1944 it's a good thing too, enough room to accommodate a small first aid kit

[@Steger13]

You can do anything wen you really want.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

This guy basically built a 747 cargo jet but for the road. Also his mom is the MVP of the build imo

[@plippleplop]

This vehicle would serve a band immensely, the magic bus with band gear PA ready for full concert!!

[@shane_rm1025]

This is a million times cooler than the thousands of instagram hashtag vanlife builds out there.

[@tennisbum3686]

So where so where are the cyborgs he's building to help run the system

[@iNNoCeNttDReAMs]

Its cool if you want a damn bus full of tools for assembling crap. Aint no vanlife about this at all.

[@smileygladhands]

This ain't no vanlife build. This is Apocalypse life.

[@albert2araujo]

Gordo is that one random guy you meet in the apocalypse just living his best life

[@FDLlcNetwork]

New Yorker here: The Truck is an amazing beast! So much Potential You created a tremendous amount of support building the Truck!

[@IamZeus1100]

This is the most insane vehicle build I’ve seen . Like there’s a lot of van and bus to “camper” conversions out there , all impressive to don’t get me wrong . But those are just camper buses /vans . This man took it to infinity and beyond with this ! Definitely one of the most impressive things I’ve seen in a long while

[@livefreeordie1776]

This guy is the definition of a solution looking for a problem. Everyone needs a guy like this in the bug out group.

[@albertafarmer8638]

It won't survive the end times: We are living in the E N D times, the 7year Tribulation with the world leader (Antichrist) is right around the corner, that's GOD'S judgement upon all unbelievers! This rig will bun up with everything else at the end of the 7year Tribulation. But there is hope - get saved and be rapture ready: accept JESUS CHRIST as your Lord and Savior today!!! Please study biblical end times prophecy; listen to Dr. Ron Rhodes on end times chronology. Greetings from AB

[@livefreeordie1776]

@@albertafarmer8638 you pray I'll prep. Good luck to you.

[@albertafarmer8638]

@@livefreeordie1776 Why don't you want to get raptured?

[@livefreeordie1776]

@@albertafarmer8638 God is dead. man killed him. and there will never be enough water to wash away the blood.

[@DespaceMan]

No you need a woke person, demanding gratification then becoming confused the next day deciding what gender they want to be.

[@MrFatperson]

Damn. Welder, Programmer, Electrician. What can this man not do!

[@hitmanshadowrecon9017]

Mechanic, Designer, etc!

[@joshuaadams2066]

Sowing....

[@danzdoinz8000]

We should all strive for this level of capability!

[@m0nsterplayer]

maybe, sex. idkr

[@kelrobins7476]

Organisational skills the dude is border line genius

[@jeffagatstein1104]

Phenomenal. What a brilliant guy. I’m just a lousy woodworker/cabinetmaker but I was almost drooling watching this.

[@grantforsythe1280]

Being that KZbin is inundated with image driven airheads - It's a real treat to stumble onto a video like this that stimulates one's mind and sense of creativity.

[@fingers140]

I’m a retired aircraft engineer and I’ve never felt so useless after watching this build. I just kept getting more and more impressed with the planning, foresight and creativity in creating this…..I’m not quite sure what to call it, amazing! 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@zackerygillard8225]

right! this is why I asked what his career is, he definitely has an engineer or architect brain. but then has alot alot of hands on trade skills. idk if many people on earth can get this OP.

[@4BradRichardson]

I would say a waste of time and energy of an obsessive narcissist maybe a sociopath, this huge pile of trash will never compare to say a bonanza or even a c172 or even a eurocoupe.

[@stevenstritenberger1761]

Same here, what an amazing mix of skills and design, so impressed!

[@LeBoomStudios]

Aircraft technician here (the guy that fixes your mistakes lol) and I had a similar idea a couple years ago when I first discovered Wasteland Weekend. Basically a heavily modified Mad-Max-style tractor-trailer with two half-length shipping containers on the trailer (one for living, one for a shop) and a steel grid on top for storing small off-road vehicles (sandrail, mtx bikes etc), where the crane to lift them would be an angled boom on top of the front container with a 12V vehicle winch and a pulley system. This video rekindled that dream and has also shown me that it can actually be done, which is way different from just pictures in your head (and preliminary work in Autodesk Inventor).

[@Redsebt]

If you have the will I'm sure you can build anything to get it done

[@jepp4928]

I mean…. Give this man his own reality show already. I sat down in awe just listening to him explain his rig. Imagine a show of his own.

[@defconone1498]

NASA should hire this guy immediately... Gordo could design the next Mars rover!

[@freddykripper7385]

I mean, get inspired!!! Do something for yourself. Don't just sit here in awe and wish for more incredible dreams from other people. Make your own memories and moments. 😉👍

[@Madrrrrrrrrrrr]

And his mum!

[@bigmike1850]

His own reality show? That bus is a piece of shit not even worth KZbin.

[@f.b.lagent1113]

it’s already better than other “luxury RVs” out there

[@boothy918]

As an Engineer i can appreciate the hell out of the design, thought and organisation in. This is awesome!

[@daver288]

This is one of the most impressive DIY builds I have ever seen. Being a person "capable" of doing this myself (design, fabrication, electrical, mechanical, and software) I absolutely respect the work put into this. Literally living a dream.

[@mav]

this is what dreams are made of

[@flamin34]

The crane was just heaven

[@David.-_-]

Mav it puts your stuff to shame. In a good way.... 👍 Mav step up and do a slick build like this.

[@dzmitry2387]

Sup mav! Congrats on the AMG

[@bippitybopitybooty1127]

Hey now, hey noooowww

[@gordofromearth]

Hah thanks man, I appreciate the stoke! Hit me up if you're ever passing through NY and looking for a camp buddy 🤘Cheers!

[@TheRock9500]

At 14:51 the quick “I built this hatch” and IMMEDIATE cut away had me dying laughing 😂

[@colebrooks2237]

Dude same!!

[@Snortai]

I’m glad I’m not the only one haha

[@zisbeast278_plays]

Me too 😂

[@MrFatperson]

Bro I did notice that the first time. You killed me 💀

[@redfog42]

It was funny, right enough 😂

[@qbertatx]

This dude is the neighbor we all hope to have.

[@user-wg6lp9xy8x]

this is what dreams are made of. Dude is a mechanic, engineer, fabricator, and programmer, absolutely insane build.

[@Badself55]

When I first clicked the video I was thinking, "this is some crazy prepper." But as I watched, it became more and more clear that Gordo is a genius 👌👌

[@JeffyPieRocks]

He is smart enough to be a prepper. We all should be.

[@lsswappedcessna]

Even if he were a 'crazy' prepper, the bus would be cool regardless.

[@RalseiGaming]

@@JeffyPieRocks ok and what should we prep for

[@JeffyPieRocks]

@@RalseiGaming Odd question, considering the state of the world. Even if it weren't for all of the power of hell being in the hands of lunatics, it's still wise to be ready to provide for yourself in case of things like a solar flare that could easily wipe out electrical circuits and unhardened processors. Even a week of no power is a very frightening prospect.

[@fran2911]

Dude has a Paradox, a mission and a mom Insane work, this build deserves so much respect!

[@NikkiTheOtter]

This bus is pretty similar to the sort of build I keep trying to get started (I just don't have the time or space available to work on it yet)

[@hknight106]

This guy is what i strive and fail to be. The organization of his shop. Truly impressed. His mom could really do well making these types of custom pieces.

[@yesun3987]

The Manual is amazing. And very necessary for anyone but him. Very Impressive!

[@Witchbitch02]

He's so good at explaining everything without sounding like a douchebag. So often someone doing something like this can easily come across as arrogant and condescending but he let his work speak for itself and explained everything in a way that made me very much enjoy a twenty minute video where I didn't understand any technical things happening.

[@betz999]

I love how he made a manual for the bus. He had the mindset of "man, if I sell this thing or die, no one is going to know how to operate this thing..."

[@Seek_Grass]

@@betz999 Such an engineer thing to do lol🤣 "If I had a hard time with finding the logic, there's no chance in hell someone's gonna figure this mess out. I should make manual just in case"

[@zaeagaiava7915]

You comment has the same vibe 😂

[@TheBorderfire]

As someone who did understamd the technical side, its still mind boggling. The dudes fucking nasty with it.

[@AkshayBhavsar1989]

Interviewer: are you an electrical, software, mechanical, or structural engineer? Gordo: yes.

[@peter1987P]

Don't forget the 'integration" engineer. Jeez, if he would die you would need a year to reverse engineer it. Oh wait, he also has a Harry potter book size manual!!

[@AkshayBhavsar1989]

@@peter1987P the manual made me love him even more. I nearly shed tears. He def is an Eagle Scout. I wonder if he was named after Astronaut/engineer Gordo Cooper.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

"I live in a bus" "Oh" "I built it myself" "Ohhhhhhhhh"

[@eaglex.thomaston182]

They're called systems engineers

[@devingeary455]

No shit! That man is ridiculously smart

[@krowkovtuber]

i'm a 23 year old girl that knows absolutely nothing about motor vehicles or engineering but i was entirely immersed and fascinated during this whole video. so amazing what human creativity and courage to be free can do! respect to you sir!

[@zanderbrown1527]

Space shuttle meets Jurassic park meets workshop meets RV meets a touch of mad max...... i love this thing, no detail missed, no idea unattainable! Wonderful job!!!!!

[@simonjones7028]

Gordo has over engineered almost everything on this bus.....and it's an absolute masterpiece! 👏🏼

[@barbaraheed3509]

over engineered is putting it lightly. That Crain moves something a whole two feet. A little socially acward I think. Glad he has mom to help him out. Dies he also live with mom?

[@watamatafoyu]

Over-engineering is one of my favorite things to watch videos about

[@hoopdujour9245]

but we're short an rear axle or two

[@unclebob5686]

I'd hate to have to fault diagnose an electrical issue!

[@tonyploma2330]

The amount of planning that went into this is insane. Then being able to execute that plan with such precision is truly impressive. This is probably the best build I've ever seen

[@MrJoshuaAwesome]

Yeah, this what genius looks like.

[@MrPanaramuh]

Can't even be jealous about this kind of stuff man, he's thought of it all! Even the thought of having an unmarked black mad max bus driving around concerning others...dude is a gem. Keep it up, Gordo.

[@trasonbrown4566]

This is genuinely the most masculine thing I have ever seen. People think masculinity is being the strongest or the smartest or most handsome... but it's really about hard work and being self sufficient. He couldn't find what he needed that fit his requirements so he learned the trade and made it himself. This is an amazing show of craftsman ship and hard work

[@FatSack0fCrap]

This is by far the coolest and most ingenious custom build I've ever seen.

[@forrestcary]

I CAN NOT BELIEVE HOW WELL THOUGHT OUT THIS BUILD Is! This guy has to be some sort of engineer.. every single detail has been thought of multiple times, it’s incredible to see how much further ahead this guy is than most of us. Props to him for making the most badass off grid rig I have seen to date.. 🙏🏻

[@leevy6753]

The thing that strikes me is did he plan this feom the get go? Or did he modify as he went along? It looks like a space that was well thought out initially. It all just makes sense

[@riamriam6758]

Off grid but as soon as it’s off a sealed road it’s done for. That overhand if the real axle will have him bogged and unable to get out.

[@jeffb8241]

@@leevy6753 In todays world In my Opinion its about how much you want to take in! First step of course is having a proper workspace but with trade schools for learning, 3d printing, cnc laser, and plasma there is so much you can build at a professional level. TO be blunt it shows the loses people have living in an apartment and the gain of a little acreage.

[@ryanmenke9554]

not even

[@purple_dinosaur]

@@riamriam6758 ​ It’s definitely impressive and specialized to his needs. He stated that it is purpose built to be something around a truck, mobile-home and shop, ish. There aren’t off-road tires or beefed up suspension on it so it’s not built to be going off-road. Also, is everyone just going to ignore the bad rust on the frame? He should treat that that before his investment literally falls apart. Especially since he lives in the northeast where they sand/salt the roads in the winter.

[@ARockRaider]

that's an amazing rig! and he is right, that logo even as simple as it is instantly turns "that's a spooky bus" to "oh that's cool i wonder what it's for!" the numbers on the top also make one thing "well there must be a fleet of these out there somewhere"

[@sethwheeler3531]

This man is one tragedy away from being the world's most dangerous supervillain.

[@danamullins2723]

I'm blown away by the amount of skill necessary to build something like this. Amazing work Gordo, it turned out spectacular and like nothing else.

[@stubbingtonmarigold3032]

Skill to build this, not enough common sense to have water tanks.....

[@carey7465]

@@stubbingtonmarigold3032 😂😂 the fact you look down on someone so much more accomplished than you. he said multiple times that he has more he wants to add on. go build your own fucking school bus space ship before you wanna run that internet mouth

[@TheFlyingZulu]

@@stubbingtonmarigold3032 With the internet now you can pretty much learn how to do anything. And @Stubbing.... he mentioned later he had a space to put in water tanks. He also has all of that top rack space for water tanks. Derp.

[@DaveDrawing]

@@stubbingtonmarigold3032 Time to slam a guy's project, but not enough attention span to listen to the video... 🤫

[@LIBERTY0RDEATH]

@@TheFlyingZulu you can learn a lot of things on the internet but at this precision takes years of mistakes, and hard work. This guy is a craftsman to the core. Many could not replicate.

[@turdle837]

I need a man like Gordo in my social circle. The amount of thought, work and smart engineering that went into that bus is amazing!

[@scottd3717]

In the process of developing this level of craft, social circles lose priority

[@lifeisgoodskt]

You will never have an autistic/OCD person like this in your social circle because they have to over plan going to the bar to get a drink.

[@Terracronz]

@@scottd3717 lmao exactly, Gordo doesn’t have time to hang out, he’s working on his bus

[@philipchurchill6508]

what an important sounding name Konstantin Grams ,all you have to do is give your name in and people will pay attention.... hopefully

[@aarongoodwin196]

You have a social circle?

[@damnskippy1988]

I've worked on my bus for about 10 years and yours is so awesome ❤❤

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

My dude actually built a Mad Max Batmobile. I'm so glad this exists.

[@anthonyzullo]

This man os the reason shop class should be mandatory for the "at risk youth" of today. Every man I know that is like this one is a recovering addict of some kind. Someone with a past and they turn their lives into structures of work and it's always art no matter the field they settled on. This is great. I'd buy this and live the life I want. I'd turn it into a dog grooming/training station setup and travel around doing that.

[@InHypnoticTrance]

That’s kind of an interesting thought. I wonder how many addicts are frustrated creative types without an outlet? There are certainly tons of creative types who have an outlet who battled addiction.

[@kadmow]

@@InHypnoticTrance - most. few of which fit in with the current structural system - many would survive fantastically in a peasant subsistence communal setting.

[@joelfarris]

"What is this!? A gantry crane... for dogs?"

[@crymp2057]

@@kadmow "pleasent" or "peasant"? :D

[@kadmow]

@@crymp2057 : ha ha peasant - not as in with servitude and Lords, but a simple agrarian / craft based, low tech communal existence...

[@Psariman02]

Obviously Gordo didn't fall far from the tree!! His mother must be very proud for raising a genius (she also must obviously be one), while still playing a major part in his life. Cudos to her, and a HUGE WOW to Gordo!! Your vision, talent, hard work, ingenuity, detail to perfection, and dedication to your project is remarkable and as everyone on this post has said... this build is beyond impressive! You are an inspiration to all!

[@davestevens4263]

I’m blown away. I think I’m a good fabricator, smart , crazy & then you have gordo !!!!!

[@ksplinter007]

Bro crawled up from the roots

[@georgetsokanis3542]

The video is shot in Long Lake NY. I live in Tupper Lake, 20 miles north. I've seen this rig on the road. Impressive ,end of world. Love it!

[@Optimizedmind]

If you can think it, you can achieve it. Proof that quote is real

[@staysharp_chaos5641]

This is insane. This man is talented in so many ways!

[@yhyhy]

I have also been looking for foreign investments recently because it is difficult to find investments in China now

[@PhelanPKell]

He over-engineered so much with that bus...and I love it! :D Backups inside backups, and a degree of modularity. It's as much a work of art as it is a platform for work.

[@alannolet3109]

Floored by the mix of engineering and mechanical and tech and computer skills Gordo has. Plus he's good looking, articulate, and chill AF. But especially floored by what he's crafted. I started within seconds to note some things that I found particularly cool that I wanted to comment on, but it soon became apparent that it would be basically everything. This is one of coolest, most impressive builds I've ever seen.

[@JayDeeDubb]

I agree. This man’s intelligence, forethought and execution made me question if I’m really the same species as him. Lol

[@fatboy80]

Could listen to this fella for hours..Smart dude

[@gislo]

The level of detail... this guy spent a lot of work on this and it is awesome!

[@BoobooSnafu]

Watched it . Sat there for a while as my mind let it all sink in , quietly blowing out. ...and I came to the realisation this is the Mona Lisa of bus conversions. Everything in her has been done with passion. There's not an angle you can't look at her from that she doesn't quietly smile back. Understatedly beautiful in both function and design. She's a work of art.🌈

[@dennyblazer1167]

Sad person you are i don't want to know you are a pervert just leave it out. I don't tell you I'm straight at the end of a comment. Perverts.

[@BoobooSnafu]

Notifications say I got a reply, yet, I can't see it🤷‍♀️

[@karla4799]

As a person who loves to keep everything organized I really admired how he has a place for everything. So organized! And much respect to his mom for making all the covers and special tool bags.

[@flynbrian529]

my organizing is good , its my recovery that sucks . lol

[@troykinnison4575]

Just the cover for the WHOLE back END WAS CRAZY !! It looks like it all came from a factory

[@anthonyjones9868]

p

[@phoenixdzk]

As someone with OCD I found this practically therapeutic

[@markrusso9235]

I am so jealous of how knowledgeable he his, and so much diversity, but still a master of so many, stacking so many skills, creating so much freedom to create whatever you want. I was so proud of my little cheese cutter I fashioned out of a bicycle brake.

[@tintmasters8605]

This is the type of man I want my sons to grow up to be one day. Truly impressive sir. Your mama is definitely proud!

[@justjohnsmith7330]

Probably had a dad that taught him alot the rest he figured out himself

[@GlamorousTitanic21]

With all the skills on display here, this guy is definitely going to survive the Walking Dead.

[@godshammer3122]

Ukraine is the new Afghanistan, stop drinking the Kool aid

[@joshoconnor9666]

Yea seems like a bit of a pussy tho

[@Amksed]

Exposed fuel tanks = dead vehicle

[@dennyjoy]

But first you have to build a machine😁

[@Amksed]

@@dennyjoy Huh?

[@ariavega520]

What amazes me is the level of organization 😦

[@landonlem159]

The fact that he literally has an HMI on his bus is so bad ass. At the same time I cant imagine the cost for the amount of insane wiring and system integration he did

[@Mike-oz4cv]

What does HMI stand for?

[@azules9780]

​@@Mike-oz4cv human machine interface

[@syrialyze7654]

The fun part is when it's your hobby/passion, it's all free! Just unlike where I've spent the past 4 years of my life playing RuneScape, this guy built something incredible.

[@murf493]

This is hands down the most over engineered... "Thing" I've ever seen I am beyond impressed I am legitimately mind blown. Excellent job

[@ouknow1446]

I like it and I am thoroughly impressed but I didn't see much emphasis on plumbing.

[@Username-1939t9]

@@ouknow1446 he probably hadn't added it at the time of recording cause he said he didn't have a water tank or sink yet

[@ouknow1446]

@@Username-1939t9 His heat/refrigeration and filtration system should be as interesting as the rest of his gear.

[@dorianzillmer7551]

Duuude... the diversity and Organisation with all thats included in your Bus ist Just breathtaking! Big Cudos!

[@CarolusBuchwurm]

I wish I could just hire this guy for 2 weeks just to realize some of the projects big and small floating in my head. What a beautifully broad set of life skills.

[@Vinegar_Stroke]

I've been building RVs, toy haulers, mobile work stations etc for over 12 years now, and I have to say this impresses me greatly! The thought gone into it let alone the execution.. what a work of art!

[@coldsteelrail1123]

This dude should most definitely needs to start of a youtube channel of his own. He'd kill it. I really liked this one. so cool.

[@radenmasrama8814]

he already have

[@coldsteelrail1123]

@@radenmasrama8814 I seen that he has an IG account, but not a youtube. do you know what his handle is?

[@BradPalmer28]

Wha? he doesn't have a build channel - hoocking up with others...

[@Speedrock1987]

I can just imagine how satisfying it must be to park it backways to water with the back wheels just on shore and camping with the deck above the water.😀

[@thegenesherman]

The maker in me, respects the maker in you! The most overbuilt, detailed, unique schoolie I have ever seen. AND I have see every build out there. I see the massive amount of thought and work you put in. BRAVO! I'm @AmboRV

[@jivery5816]

I feel I should get an Certificate for watching this video. Dude is a lo-key genius.

[@saracorse9609]

😂

[@mrrustygray]

Having worked at the Ft Valley plant for Bluebird and handled the industrial supplies for all plants, I can tell you, the earlier BlueBird buses were built for 30 years of use. Every line foreman was a parent. They built the buses to protect their children. if you can find one. Buy one.

[@genespell4340]

Bluebird busses have been around since 1927. What years are you talking about?

[@twestgard2]

Soooo when exactly is the cutoff date?

[@KrystalNCMA]

earlier being what years?

[@EpicVocals]

@@genespell4340 can you not read?

[@HowtoMakeThings]

That moment when you realise you want something you didn’t know you needed.

[@danielroa1189]

This man is a genius, needs to make more to sell!

[@death31313]

The crane has me floored, its a completely novel design. This thing is an expeditionary engineering vehicle.

[@KimonFrousios]

Novel? No. Cargo yards have been using overhead cranes on rails like this for a very long time.

[@chernobyl68]

It's a chain hoist on a track, which is innovative, but I'm not sure I would call it a crane?

[@charlesjay8818]

what had me floored is the lack of a dam toilet and shower hahaha

[@jimmypouncey5489]

I wish I had Gordos skill set! The craftsmanship, the organization and how he's got redundancy in the systems he has in place what a great job!!

[@johnhopperstad2785]

Extrordinary build !

[@jamesl1130]

Love the flexibility of this build, yet at the same time it is purpose built for your needs

[@coreybaldwin4106]

Dude, you are such a geek, and I’m pretty damn jealous. You built yourself a spaceship. The cockpit has a cool layout, and the exposed wiring and relays, etc. Definitely give me spaceship vibes.

[@mordie31]

I have so much respect for this guy. It is absolutely astonishing what he has managed to do by himself.

[@johnforrestboone1]

hahahahahahaha yup all by himself

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

I've been a fan of tiny homes, homes here, homes there, bus this, bus that, odd homes, weird homes, dug outs, tree-homes, etc etc, and, for about the last 6 or 7 years. This bus and this guy are 2 of the coolest things I've ran into, so much so, I need his social media. I pegged him for a software engineer at first, I might be right. Very well spoken, incredible engineer at least from my POV. Loved the logo and loved it even more after his explanation of the logo. I typically do not buy merch but I would happily wear this on a t-shirt and, it would just be my own little guilty pleasure of what it really meant. "What does your t-shirt mean?" I would reply, I don't know and or, "magic bus" and leave it at that. This is super super cool. I'm loving this bus, this guy and even more so, his explanation of everything. Also, some of the electronics in the cab and how they are displayed reminded me of a custom built gaming PC with the glass side window so one can see the RGB, motherboard, video card, etc. The drivers cockpit reminded me of a space ship ... before .... he said space ship. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks to everyone involved.

[@seanbowie7966]

Bit like the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon

[@jenmsdc3244]

Just say “it’s a paradox”!! I LOVED THIS VIDEO AND THIS COMMENT!! ♥️

[@SaulnowPaul77722]

He is incredible! I love his ideas! Praise God for his Mom!We need more guys like Gordo to have the traditional American family!.... So he can pass on this incredible skill set!I love the way he's gotta have his tools! Inovative!Clear Concise!Very nice .

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

@@jenmsdc3244 THIS! I'm sure he has a t-shirt for sale with this LOGO. If not, I could have one made with my t-shirt guy but then I would need to send him some money for its use. "It's a paradox." :)

[@davisbradford7438]

I'm thinking maybe a mechatronics engineer or technician are this dudes credentials. It's a really overarching degree path with a lot of systems learning.

[@dougbrady5955]

He’s absolutely right about the logo 😂. The crane system blew me away. Would love to know what this dude’s day job is.

[@user-sc7fk5ys6x]

Make several of these and it would be a good day job already. Thing like this would probably sell for what, a quarter million dollars new on the open market.

[@SolidityDegen]

14:51 The most impressive addition to this schoolbus by far. Well documented.

[@daltonx6177]

So we get it: Gordo is a diesel guy. But since he's also a geek, he uses solar. Good for him ! 👍 Gotta say: never seen such a mixture of mechanic's skills and electronics and computer knowledge too. Kudos ! He builds according to his needs and wants, what more could you ask for ? 😊 Only caveat I find is the lack of we security and protection outside, like way too eaay access to the diesel components and stuff. But overall a great build. 😎

[@mrmotofy]

There's lot's of us like that

[@scottlloyd3182]

I'm sure there's a lot hidden that he wouldn't tell anyone.....

[@ironoak3648]

Just never go near any major city, because you are bound to get screwed over in any car

[@VesonoYT]

just read your comment while thinking about how unsecure all the boxes are outside of the bus. i hope he gets some locks!

[@connerlongton259]

@@VesonoYT He probably took the locks of beforehand so he would not have to unlock them whenever he wanted to show something

[@MotherofMycroft]

Did I miss what he does for a living? I'm beyond impressed. This guy's planning, organizational and execution skills are borderline genius level. He needs to be protected at all costs.

[@coffeehunter8742]

This young man is brilliant. His vision (forethought), & workmanship are impeccable. He appears to have a similar brilliance to that of Elon Musk. Hope this launches him into position to do great new things.

[@Veikra]

he owns some junkyards he said.

[@UndeadCorpse6]

​@@Veikra he got the car seats from multiple junk yards

[@ktbv454]

He worked as intergration/fabrication engineer before, he mentioned that in his Instagram post before.

[@gballs007]

@Daggoth Dafaggoth he is def. Something else...maybe electrical engineer....Seems like he is focused in on the integration and all the systems...he even said he created his own software to tie in the controls and such...much more experience needed then being a welder

[@24kfrog11]

“I made this hatch” 10/10 commentary

[@danhumphreys6997]

Whenever I’ve been asked the question “if you could be anyone else on earth who would you be”, I always reply “I wouldn’t want to be anyone else”. But now my answer is Gordo from Earth.

[@airborngaming2250]

I'm so appreciative that he went through the process of assembling and operating the crane as apposed to just pointing and saying "yea, it does a thing." like I've seen so many over guys do.