Van build, 1966 Step van on a 2017 4x4 F150 chassis. DIY van tour, van life. Camper van overlanding
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2020
- 1966 Grumman kurb camper van. All aluminum body built on a 2017 Ford F150 4x4. Going van life full-time fishing surfing mountain biking diving and snowboarding from Florida to Alaska to Panama. Off grid tiny home van build van tour. #VanLife. Over landing in a aluminum bodied DIY camper van build. Enjoying van life to the fullest. Soon from Panama to Alaska, through Canada to New York down to Florida and back to California. I hope to spend time in Mexico and Baja Mexico. But have have really enjoyed traveling so far in Texas Arizona Utah Colorado Florida Louisiana Alabama Georgia Mississippi Oregon and Washington. Please join me on my adventures I will be doing a lot of fishing snowboarding mountain biking shit talking storytelling and making new friends and seeing new places.
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I've got an 85 GMC stepvan and put it on a 87 GMC 1 ton motor home chassis. It has takin 3 yrs but it almost done, and did everything myself. It has bed/couch, 2 recliners, fridge, micro, stand up shower, solar and a 42" TV. It's only a mid size, but still have room for the Harley. See ya on the back roads. ✌
dude your sense of humor and editing is amazing! Seriously got me laughing over here. Great build, that builder is an artist for sure.
Geoff Casias Man that is great! Thank you so much I try to keep it light and silly. Now I’ve just got to get out a bunch of good videos. I’ve been half lazy and a half just finishing up the inside
He’s funny AF no doubt
He’ll have a big channel if that’s what he wants
@@bucktales66 just found your channel, sick build and video. You definitely got my subscription today. Love the custom build, and your ideas for its future. Awesome that the original owners family found you and the van. Definitely looking forward to an update if and when you meet them. TO THE BUILDER, BRO YOUR AN ARTIST AND JUST PROVED THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. BUILDER SHOULD HAVE A UA-cam CHANNEL FOR HIS BUILDS.
Thanks for sharing your videos, looking forward to more in the future.
"... a bunch of old Cyprus"
Those words and the accompanying image just cracked me up, and whilst all of the many word play images were really good too, this one really got me!
Not only are you a very accomplished storyteller and natural comic, your editing is absolutely hilarious! And very professional, too!
You have excellent taste and judgement in choosing that lovely stepvan body and the F150 4x4 rolling chassis to create your beautiful Travel Cabin.
Your Engineer has done a really nice job of mating the two into this unique and capable vehicle which truly offers the best of both worlds.
That the family of the original owner were able to see the family van back on the road in its original livery was very nice indeed!
Your ideas for using your van to bring in income to support your travelling is a great idea as I would imagine that with your experience you are an excellent travel guide and hiking and fishing companion and that your guests will have a wonderful time with you.
I look forward to following your videos and have subscribed.
Felix, if you are ever in danger of going to the pound hit me up. You are the most complementary cat ever 😂
This is gold! I wanna see more of this.
As a Land Cruiser guy, I don't know whether to punch you or hug you.
Love everything. From reusing an older vehicle to naming it Chris Farley, pure genius.
Thanks so much Tom! Yeah I got lucky everything came together and then I've been so motivated by all the smiles per gallon it gets out on the road
Well done. “The buck stops here, but only until my next adventure.” That build is awesome.
Thanks Rob, that’s a really good ending
LMAO at all the keyword images. Hilarious.
Exactly! I also appreciate his fast paced re-cap. Some people can spend 30 minutes not saying very much.
Dude, you’re a UA-cam star in the making. Hilarious editing and one bad ass ride. 🤘
😂😂 thanks BJ & DD. I agree with the bad ass ride part
Truth!
Coolest thing I've ever seen. You are the poster child for living life to the max. Liked, subscribed, and notified.
Thanks Richard! I’m on the Pacific coast highway stealth camping in Monterey as I type this. I am lucky for sure
“Living in a van down by the river!” - Chris Farley
I miss that dude. We need to go on a road trip with him, Robin Williams and Mitch Hedberg
Just listening to you is exhausting! Love it! You will do well on your journeys.
Living the dream! And making me laugh 😂 Super jelous. Congrats keep truckin'😉
Thanks John! I have to remind myself every single day how lucky I am! I'll try to keep the videos coming
I love your sense of humor 😂 I can’t wait to see how you go on with the Van build
Super jealous. Love the build and was planning on building a van. You absolutely blew that out of the water. Great video too!!!
Thanks Jason! I’m glad you like this old thing. Hopefully I’ll see ya out on the road someday
Holy crap...I saw you in death valley today!!! Cool
No way! Small world for sure. I was surprised and met a few people in Alabama Hills and death Valley that had caught the 66 on UA-cam! It was really exciting for a guy with a small channel like me. The smiles per gallon on the 66 definitely make the project worth it. I'm hoping to go back to death Valley and just a couple weeks. I was really surprised how much I enjoyed it. With the air conditioner broken in the 66. I was sure happy to be there this weekend and not in August! 🔥 hopefully I'll see you out on the road someday soon
@@bucktales66 i think it was you? I saw a step van with the words diesel service on the side.
That was us!
BuckTales66 were you in north Alabama sand mountain/ look out mountain area??
This idea is not stupid. I love it. Its a masterpiece. ..
That's what I'm talking about! So glad you like it. The smiles per gallon have been amazing
Outro; Until next time, you know where to find me... In a VAN, DOWN BY THE RIVER!
That's a really good one Bruce. Thanks!
Well done. I hope life continues bringing you incredible adventures with friends and family.
Great build and editing 👍💪🛠📺
I love your project. We are similar minded in that we see the beauty in the old and want to blend that with modern technology. Can't wait to see how this evolves.
Thanks David! So glad you like it
Just ran into your channel. I’m hooked! Love your editing and humor. Can’t wait to see more.
Thanks Chris! Glad you liked it. I've still got a little bit of work to do on the 66 and then I'll be out making two or three videos a week. Hopefully
Even though it's not finished... one of the most bad ass, if not the most mad ass step vans I've seen so far. Just the concept and one off kinda thing.
Thanks Timothy! I totally agree. I’ve had some insane offers so far from people wanting to buy it. It certainly puts smiles on people’s faces every where I go
Love it Buck!! So happy you're making it happen after Joe and I just got to see you in December on one of our adventures! When you were telling us what you wanted to do it sounded pretty cool and I can't wait to see the finished project!! Hit us up when you're in Florida! Maybe we can all go diving! 😁
Alicia Rossi absolutely! I’d love that
Hey Buck! I am also a Navy vet and a member of the broken back club!
I have a 42' sailboat up in Washington at the moment and a Jeep I am building at my work in Colorado to do some adventuring with.
Your van is very cool, I would love to see it sometime, maybe we can even get out on my boat once it is back in the water and do some fishing!
Heck yeah! I love Washington Oregon in the entire Pacific Northwest. great fishing and great people. I would love to go fishing Someday
@@bucktales66 I am in the middle of a major refit on my boat right now, she is also a 1966 and was needing some love.
You should get a hold of me on Facebook so we can stay in touch.
Dude I have Step Van envy. That thing puts my 1979 International step van to shame!
this is one my favorites i hope i see u on the canal i live on cape id love to see this in person it's amazing
This build is insane! Thanks for sharing. So much customization and thought out into this.
FeelTheThump right on man! I’m glad you like it. I absolutely love this thing.
I painted the cabinets in my motorhome and now I’m depressed because I was proud of myself and then I see someone who’s done this lol
😂😂 I feel you Kenneth! I feel the same way looking at the gorgeous interiors on some of the other camper vans and Skooly's
Absolutely love this video..love how you integrated different scenes into the video..cannot stop laughing...very different and unique build...very nice
I figured a few crazy people would like it. I'm glad you are one of those. I'll try to keep the videos coming. Thanks so much
Normally I skip through the videos to see what I’m looking for, but your editing was awesome and I hung out for the whole thing. And doing that with an iPhone. Wow. I’m still learning editing for my channel but you’re killing it. Great rig man. Thanks for the ideas.
Wow great job Chris did, also cool story about the truck history and nice picture of the gorgeous daughters and niece, classy entertaining video 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it. No doubt, I think the family finding it adds to the story so much. And yes Johns family got pretty lucky in the genes department 😂
Dude!! So inspirational! Glad I found your channel, please keep it up.
F Darren Lendvay Thank you so much! I should be getting on the road full-time in a couple weeks. And I’ll have some really cool videos to share hopefully 2 to 3 times a week. Thanks for the kind words
Man is the way freaking awesome build
Dude. You win. this is the best one I've seen yet. SOOO SICK
Thanks man! I wanted to do build videos of the inside but I was in the Mojave Desert and 115° days so I just wanted to get the heck out of there. I should have some good videos coming starting next week
Also: Suggestions for sign off quote: "Live Fast, Die Young" -Chris Farley
Mark Byerly That’s a good one! I might have to change it to live fast die middle-aged
Hell yeah man! Keep the videos coming cool build! Love it
This is so cool! I love the van conversion videos, especially this one. I’m a contractor and I work out of an old 1979 Tom’s snacks one ton Chevy step van.
Right on those Tom's vans must have been built pretty well. You see quite a few of them still on the road. And when you get tired of working it could make a decent camper with even just an air mattress or a cot
Love it!!! Keep up the great work and maybe “Fish It. Live it. Buck it.”
Alejandro Lanauze Yeah that’s definitely a good idea. There’s a lot I could do with the buck it thing. Thanks man I’m really glad you liked it. I’ll let you know when I’m in town
You're so multi talented! Amazing!😄
Thanks Jill. This ol thing was so fun but a lot of work. I sure appreciate the nice complement
it's going to sound weird but, try a "rebounder"/mini tramp (oline) :D for your back - Saved my life, man....
Thanks Michael I will check it out. I was doing OK and the last few weeks have been really tough. So I need to do something
Spoiler alert: the wind noise never stops, but it doesn't matter because this van build is freaking sweet and worth your time watching.
Legend has it that that moron is still making windy videos to this day 😂💯
wow, that's a nice built VAN, first time I see your video. love the comedy sense of humor
Awesome, thank you! I had you at Yamaha 😂🤠
Very unique, more like a piece of art. Can't wait for more.
Thanks Steve! I hope you get to see it in person one day. It looks way cooler than in the photos. It's pretty much like a Tonka toy came to life
This is the coolest build I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to see it done!
You and me both! Thanks so much Andrew. I was really expecting to be done two or three months ago. But there's a lot of little finishing touches left to do. I really hope to have a full van tour in a week or two. But that's what I said a month ago
Ahhhhhh-mazing. Love this. Can’t wait to see the finished beast!
I’m about 98% of the way done. I’ll try to post a full build video in the next couple weeks but that’s what I said a couple weeks ago. It’s hard to stop traveling when you’re having fun
Nice build. I'm trying to do a 78 p30. Keep the sun on your face and the wind at your back. Tight lines.
Those P 30s are nice. That should be a fun build.
This is bad ass! May your tomorrow be better than today always!
Thanks so much! That would be a good ending!
Dude you are so frickin funny, I don't even know why I started watching this video but It was so entertaining that I watched the entire thing. Good shit man.
Thanks Chris! It was destiny my man. Don’t fight it. Come to the Darkside
Nice to see you giving credit immediately to the builder, lots of people ignore that.
Glad to see the Grumman getting some new life. If youre ever in the north east pa region I'd love to see it and show you the fleet of Astros we built.
Hell yeah! I love East Pennsylvania. It's beautiful, nice people and good mountain biking. Not so much a fan of it during the winter. But if you see me headed that way please hit me up. I would love to stop by
@@bucktales66 I plow with my astro during the winter so I love it 😁 I'll keep an eye out for you!
I love this build, and I loved this video. You got a new subscriber. Good job!
Now I know what I want ... You have just created a large market for old step vans! Ingenious idea and they definitely look better then the European style vans.
Thanks Sam! Yeah man first had the idea about two years ago when I seen a 1949 dodge route van that was all rusted out. Then I started looking and decided I thought an aluminum body would be the way to go and got super lucky when I found this old 66 and I was born June 6 so I thought that was pretty cool. It was way cheaper than a 4 x 4 sprinter, has a lot of character and the smiles per gallon are out of this world
Oh man, I love that you guys used the Ford interior dashboard. Great build!
Thanks so much. We do love this old thing. I’ll try to get up another video sand with the interior is just about done now
I like your step van, way cool...great video, well done...
Glad you liked it, I got really lucky and I'm really enjoying this old thing. Thanks for watching
I love your build Farley is the greatest comedian ever I live by Madison Wisconsin he's the greatest person that's ever came from the state
Hell yeah. Madison’s finest
The editing in this video is comedic gold!
Thanks so much! Yeah I’m glad a few people enjoyed it for sure. It was quite a bit of work and I knew some people would hate it but it really seems like most people enjoy it. I’ll try to get a complete interior exterior van tore up in the next couple weeks but that’s what I said a couple weeks ago
Best video i have watched on youtube in a long time. That vehicle is amazing!
simon rogers Thank you so much! A lot of time and effort went into the 66 and the video.
Both were a ton of fun and thanks for subscribing I should have a lot of cool adventures in the next few weeks. I’m really glad you enjoyed it.
That van is awesome dude
So glad you like it! It has the best smiles per gallon of any vehicle I've owned
I’m sold. I thought I wanted a millennial falcon but that machine looks like a lot of fun. What a great vision and tremendous execution. If i had a number card I would hold up a 9.9 (1% hold back for future savings). Awesome.
😂😂. Thanks for such a cool comment. Definitely motivating 💯. I’m watching videos on how to edit better and should have some great content in the very near future. Thanks so much for watching and for the support
@@bucktales66 I built a house with spray foam. It sounded great and fast. It was at first. I didn’t realize how much VOC is released and it never stops. Once it’s sprayed on, it’s effectively never coming off. Just be careful. There may be products that give off less voc but it’s something I never even thought of when applying it. I won’t use it again unless it can be encapsulated because it’s otherwise great in sealing and r value per inch is unbeatable. Ugh... the smell burns. Check it on UA-cam there’s lots of info on it. Just $.02
Cool unique van, good sense of humour. I'm 100% in. Liked, subbed and notifications on. Look forward to watching what you do.
Thanks Chris! I've been slacking the last couple months but I really hope to get you some great videos in the near future
Van looks great. Great video too.
I'm so glad you like it! I should get on the road here in a week or two and I will keep the good videos coming. Thanks for watching
Your wife just told me about your channel in a group we're in on fb. I told her I'd check it out... I think you did great! Wind does kind hinder but I was able to tune that out. Your editing was good and gave me some good laughs. 😂 Keep up the vids!
Thanks so much! Wow look at her out spreading the word. That’s awesome, yeah I’ll get a new mic and a wind sock and hopefully continue to make some funny videos for you
Awesome build. Your builder knocked it out of the park. Can't wait to see inside finished. Great idea for the air compressor. I think that grill looks pretty cool too. Your hilarious can't wait to see more videos
Thanks Francis. I’m so glad it all came together. I still can’t believe it and then today was a great day I’m really enjoying it so far
Dope build Buck... I like it... Love your editing even more... LmfaoOOo... I can't wait to see an update... Hope your back feels better... I can relate...
#Salute
#StayBlessed
#DontAskWhyItsJustCuz
😂💯 I’m so glad you liked it! Yeah dropping in all those clips took a minute. Fun though
That is next level cool.
Thanks Henry! Glad ya like it
All I can say is WOW ! Best content I have seen in months .
Hell yeah! Thanks so much for the positive comment and I will do my best to keep better and better videos coming
Damn! It Feels Good to be Alive
By far in the top best van life set ups!!
Thanks so much! Yeah I was doing it on a pretty limited budget so I did the best I could and it came out pretty well. I'm super happy with it
Holy crap. That was funny. Great narration dude. Can't wait to see the final build. Keep it up.
Thank you so much! Yeah it took a minute to edit but I’m so glad you liked it. Plenty more to come
I think we are going to have allot of fun watching your youtube videos. Keep going; we already love this one.
Thanks so much! Yeah I'm getting or trying to get more comfortable in front of the camera so I can be more relaxed and silly. It will come with time and confidence but it sure has been fun so far. Thanks for watching
YESSSS!!! Really awesome!! I had the same Van for 10 years!! mine was a bit older. I had a Pontiac engine and a munchie gear box. Used it for work and driving in the local parades! Ill send ya some pics!
Please do! My instagram is the same if you want to message me there
Oh man, great start on the van and great fill-in clips man. I was def laughing alone several times. Love that Farley stuff, forgot how much.
Thanks man! I'm super glad you liked it. I was a little uncomfortable behind the camera so I tried to use the video clips to distract from that. I'll try to keep some funny videos coming
Yeah you should! I think you'll collect confidence as you go. Anyway, looking forward to seeing what happens with the interior.
ohya u should definitely do more vids or comedy your funny af
Needs vintage looking wheels like some wagon wheels other than that it’s awesome!!! Really clever build ! Super cool and good thinking
Great video looks like a great build looking forward to watching you doing the build 👍
I’m about 95% of the way done with the inside I really hope to get up a good tour video in the next week or two but that’s what I said a week or two ago
Great build, you got the esthetics of a vintage van with the benefits of a modern car!! Great video editing too!!
Love this rig brother specially the raw colors of aluminum and black metal cane wait to see the finish interior
Me too! I might do a little bit of a really cool looking wrap on the bottom part and then going up the back a little bit but I just can’t get enough of the raw aluminum. I really can’t believe it is almost 60 years old and it is in such good shape. Thanks for watching
Awesome ride, great editing! I’m excited to follow along!
Same, same. Looking forward to your adventures as well. Thanks man
Hey - first third of your vid probably interesting too.
Oh man this is my actual dream van, it's so unbeliveably awesome
Thanks Doug! Yeah man getting it out on the road has been so much more fun than I expected. People absolutely love this thing. I've made so many friends in the last few months traveling around the country. I'm definitely lucky and appreciative
Best editing of 2001 without a doubt very bright funny men I will be subscribing immediately thanks for the entertainment
Hell yeah thanks Scott! No joke it's comments like this that get me motivated and help me build a little confidence. I appreciate it
Awesome van! great idea and great execution by your builder.
Definitely! I'm so glad you like it and thanks for watching I got really lucky
Love it and great personality haha
Thanks Nick! I’ll try to keep good videos coming
This is impressive. Nice build.
Thanks Scott! It sure is fun to drive around. I’m glad you like it
Somebody has likely commented but I’m not going through 700+ comments, soooooo, Mexico is not closed to air or ground travel from the US or Canada. Never did close during COVID. I live in Guanajuato and cross regularly by land.
Love the project!
Bro you’re freaking hilarious 😂😂 I love everything about this video also super informative!
Thanks Anthony! It's definitely not everyone's cup of tea but I am so damn glad you like it. It's good to know there's a few folks out there with a twisted sense of humor. I'll try to keep the videos coming
Awesome build, love the old aluminum Stepvan, and putting it on an f150 was genius.
Glad you liked it! I can see peoples concern for it being a half ton and to light duty. But so far with 15,000 miles on it it has worked fantastic. It is so nice having the more modern amenities but still the classic look on the 66. The smiles per gallon have been off the charts
I love the build!!!
Thanks Cannon! It's cool that it was just a crazy idea a couple years ago. And now I'm living in it mostly full-time and loving it
Man that’s a real ride, gonna enjoy watching this!!!!
Thanks so much. I I’ve got a little maintenance to do. But hoping to get some good videos in the next few days. Thanks for subscribing
I wasn't kidding 😂
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome video and fantastic truck
Thanks Mark! Glad you like it. The smiles per gallon on this old thing are pretty great
How can you not subscribe? The man with a plan and a van! AWSOME post-thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much. I will try and keep some good videos coming
Did you win the lottery or something? Love the video, you cracked me up! Converting my old construction trailer into a motorcycle toy hauler/solo camper... has gone from simply tearing out the shelves, throwing a sleeping on the floor, to... damn UA-cam! Wife knew I’d gone over the edge when I ordered a maple cutting block board counter top! Try TRX bands. I mount them on the side of the trailer and that’s my workout.
😂😂 close, I sold my house. Yes those TRX bands are gold. Thanks for the tip. Isn't it crazy how quick a build can get out of budget and always take longer than you expect?
The coolest van I have seen so far.
Hell yeah! So glad you like it. I will try to get a van tour video of the inside and outside hopefully in the next week or two. But that's what I said two weeks ago
This thing is way wicked! Bro congrats on a sick rig
Thanks Leon. We are in it camping on the pacific coast highway right now. Glad you like this old thing
Nice work on the van I always wanted to put one of these old grumans on a 4x4 frame.
I love them slammed to the ground with airbags. But this thing is so unique and fun to drive. Other Than Drive thrus I can pretty much go anywhere 😂
That dash is incredible!
Great rig, stellar editing!
Thanks so much Lacroix! I'm just learning and that is the basic free software. But hopefully the videos and destinations will get better and better and better as I learn. Thanks for checking it out
You hooked me and reeled me in. Nice catch! 🐠
Welcome aboard Jim! So glad you like it I’ll try to keep the good videos coming
Best ever! Love it. I can't wait to see more.
Thanks Wallace! Man I'm so glad you liked it
sweet ride no doubt ... best of luck with it ,,keep on truckinn brother ...
Thanks, you too!
That is a very cool van!
Thanks so much! The smiles per gallon the last three months and 15,000 miles have been incredible
Freaking love this I have a 73 chevy step van
I’m glad you liked it! Yeah I’ve seen your videos on UA-cam. I love your van to
love it Great job pal
Thanks Simon! I love this old thing too. And it has really performed well. Glad you like it