Pop Top Conversion! 4x4 Camper Van Build

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @GrindHardPlumbingCo
    @GrindHardPlumbingCo  2 роки тому +24

    Who remembers the last time we had a power stroke on the channel? BRZ rally car giveaway here! www.grindhardplumbingco.com

  • @donzagamingofficial8902
    @donzagamingofficial8902 2 роки тому +9

    The clips of Edwin and the gange with the van in the past was so wholesome

  • @handyhippie6548
    @handyhippie6548 2 роки тому +4

    i used to work in a van conversion shop in the metal dept. my job was cutting holes in the sides for windows and the roof for raised roofs. i had a jig that i sat on the top of the van that was held in place with magnets to mark where to cut the roof off so you only had to cut it once, and didn't wind up with an uncomfortable trip to production manager's office to explain why the hole was bigger than the fiberglass topper. we used 1"x1" steel angle iron around the edge of the hole in the roof to stiffen and support the topper.

  • @timmuniz_
    @timmuniz_ 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite Tiki maker!!

  • @liamterry5301
    @liamterry5301 2 роки тому +5

    Being a well knowledgeable mechanic myself got to love when friends come by with something for you to work on.

    • @409Henry
      @409Henry 2 роки тому

      Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing.

  • @srharris88
    @srharris88 2 роки тому +1

    I have an e350 like that one, with a 7.3. Most reliable van I have ever had.

  • @brianbaker1187
    @brianbaker1187 Рік тому +2

    Just want to put this out there. Ethan is one of the best engineers/fabricators on this platform. Imagine what he could do in a multi million $ shop.

  • @dukie1616
    @dukie1616 2 роки тому +14

    Always entertained and always get a chuckle and smile seeing all your familiar faces doing just a couple of the many things you do best, building, ripping and being real. Thank you good gents. Keep up the great work👏

    • @409Henry
      @409Henry 2 роки тому

      Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing.

  • @aserta
    @aserta 2 роки тому +5

    3:07 prolly would've been a good idea to leave a lip. Said lip could then be raised with a pair of body work pliers and made into a water rail, then the top kit lowered and affixed to it. Whenever they put AC units inside our fleet vehicles, the guys at the install yard do that. They have never leaked in (some) 15 years. It's just water denial.

  • @spannersautoandcomputerser1649
    @spannersautoandcomputerser1649 2 роки тому +1

    Quigley conversion vans are very Rad and worth a lot of $$. A pop top is an awesome addition.

  • @MichaelBoggess
    @MichaelBoggess 2 роки тому +16

    That zip line is so dangerous lol I love it

  • @broonysaint
    @broonysaint 2 роки тому

    Thank You.
    You have now shown the saying, measure twice, cut once, is a for real saying and not just a joke 😁
    Learn from your Elders children, that way you won't rush in and make the same mistakes🤣
    All jokes aside, thank you for the great content y'all make., you are a pleasure to watch every time.

  • @stevedesantolo6794
    @stevedesantolo6794 2 роки тому +2

    You all nailed it again! Helping a buddy, making an entertaining, informative video AND (for me) it is Friday! Thanks, Plumbers!

  • @crazyfireworknutjob7016
    @crazyfireworknutjob7016 2 роки тому

    You guys are living your best lives

  • @Aderin.
    @Aderin. 2 роки тому +11

    I love campers! If you can you can fabricate some interior parts and make it look industrial it would look great

  • @BarnStangz
    @BarnStangz 2 роки тому +1

    Getting harder to find decent 7.3 vans. That looks like a nice one. I have a 2001 7.3 E350, it's been a good machine for hauling dirt bikes and SxS rippers, wish it had that 4wd conversion, that's money!

  • @themightylemor
    @themightylemor 2 роки тому

    Dang…. GHPCo is such a great WATCH. IMO top 3 MAKERS (or tops) in all of UA-camdom. - - - NOT an “Influencer”, straight up Boss Maker. Keep up the fantastic work! I was thinking of getting an Insta360, now I’m for sure gonna buy one.

  • @lunisf8480
    @lunisf8480 2 роки тому +6

    Watching the footage from your early days of video production was a really cool experience, keep up the great work

    • @409Henry
      @409Henry 2 роки тому

      Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing.

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy 2 роки тому +1

    When the vid was starting,I was thinking "Wow,now they have a roof chunk to turn into a sled.." but with the vents,not so much.At least you now have a couple 12v vent fans for future fun projects..?The 'van life' has unlimited possibilities.

  • @reed.k.h
    @reed.k.h 2 роки тому +7

    This is what I aspire to turn my channel into. Well done.

  • @aserta
    @aserta 2 роки тому +1

    GHP needs a yard crane. Either a junky fixer-upper truck one or a static pole one before the shop. So many things could be made easier with the use of a crane.

  • @Skiridr22
    @Skiridr22 2 роки тому +1

    Once he build it out I want to see it

  • @DavurBeder
    @DavurBeder 2 роки тому +1

    The ford is cool but the nostalgia with the eurovan is unreal, grew up with one as the family van and it wad inevitable i had to get me a syncro 😄

  • @qbmaya
    @qbmaya Рік тому

    I want to build out a camper that could work in cities, but I'm 6' tall and this is just the solution that I have been looking for! Thanks, guys!

  • @mangomcpoo475
    @mangomcpoo475 2 роки тому +1

    those vans!!!! Man the E350 is just wow, here in Australia that thing would be like $100k

  • @wescoupland3985
    @wescoupland3985 2 роки тому

    Affordable plywood with batt insulation and vapor barrier and then just need to ventilate the insulation so it does cause mold and this could all be done for around 500

  • @SMAAirAssault
    @SMAAirAssault 2 роки тому +2

    Honestly that insta 360 was very stable for what it is.

  • @on_another_level5661
    @on_another_level5661 2 роки тому +7

    Edwin, the editing/music selection is awesome. Good job on the van too boys! Love your content. Glad to see you guys are getting more recognition.

    • @409Henry
      @409Henry 2 роки тому

      Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing..

  • @NeverNotMaking
    @NeverNotMaking 2 роки тому

    Pretty sick Hampton Beach sweatshirt.

  • @willywitzig9273
    @willywitzig9273 2 роки тому +13

    so glad you`re doing two vids a week now!!!! .... btw: would be so sweet if you sometime on a future build could include a "fiddle brake"/"turning brake" design. Such a fun feature!!

    • @409Henry
      @409Henry 2 роки тому

      Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing..

    • @Leaky_Gasket_Garage
      @Leaky_Gasket_Garage 2 роки тому +1

      @@409Henry you very much are.

    • @jaytm6719
      @jaytm6719 Рік тому

      Annoying isn’t it? Gtf outta here with your religion.

  • @willsullivan6195
    @willsullivan6195 2 роки тому

    I have a project in the making that I think you guys would be very, VERY, interested in and intrigued by. It would be awesome to take a short trip and bring it your way to get it finished. And get a solid episode out of it for you guys

  • @VermontPaintandPhoto
    @VermontPaintandPhoto 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing the early video. As a photographer I love to see the journey as well as the photos. Much Peace

  • @mwyatt222
    @mwyatt222 24 дні тому

    Rubber seam tape is also ideal for seaming artificial turfs for sand filled or nylon putting greens and turfed areas. l used miles of it for that and pond liners.

  • @aaronleonard7111
    @aaronleonard7111 2 роки тому

    I like how the advertisement was just a side quest to the original video 😁

  • @bergurkari
    @bergurkari 2 роки тому +2

    this looks so cozy and crazy ate the same time

  • @amorton94
    @amorton94 2 роки тому +1

    I want to build a 4wd camper van so damn badly. To buy one is absurd when it comes to price. Someday I'll have the room and a shop to do it. Someday.
    It was awesome to see that old video too!

    • @timbodnar6711
      @timbodnar6711 2 роки тому

      I've got an ambulance I'm wanting to convert. I toured the US last year and a half. Would be a different experience with 4x4. Even a lift kit would be worth it.

    • @amorton94
      @amorton94 2 роки тому

      @@timbodnar6711 Ford Econoline I imagine? Wouldn't be to bad to convert to 4wd. Would cost a few grand to do it yourself. Not sure what it would cost to have a shop do it.

  • @terryevans1976
    @terryevans1976 2 роки тому

    Even though I paid Colorado Camper Van to install my top, just seeing the pictures of them taking a recip saw to my 4x4 van was quite a shock. Nice job guys.

  • @timeforacrusade9116
    @timeforacrusade9116 2 роки тому +4

    Cool to see that the 7.3 E350 got to be shown that they exist. I always have people asking me if I engine swapped mine and then have their minds blown when I say it was a factory option 😂

    • @timbodnar6711
      @timbodnar6711 2 роки тому

      I have an e350 ambulance with a 7.3. Toured the country last year and a half. Have considered 4x4 mod. Because the engine seems bulletproof.

  • @ethanwhite1974
    @ethanwhite1974 2 роки тому +3

    I actually really like this kind of content!!

  • @CanadaBud23
    @CanadaBud23 2 роки тому

    That BMW sounds exactly like an XJ with a cherry bomb 😆

  • @brianjacobs1241
    @brianjacobs1241 2 роки тому

    I have a 7.3 four door 1996 ford power stroke NO dents in awesome condition no rust being that it is in California and belonged to a old man come pick her up grind hard plumbing

  • @steveomatic73
    @steveomatic73 2 роки тому +1

    A sweet drone shot would’ve been flying into the van and out of the cut roof. Just love your videos! Video and audio are always on point

  • @Agent_French
    @Agent_French 2 роки тому

    Love the Hampton beach sweatshirt

  • @JoelTremblayCA
    @JoelTremblayCA 2 роки тому +3

    So looking forward to seeing more campervan content! I was hoping to see a drone fly-thru the roofless van!!!!

    • @409Henry
      @409Henry 2 роки тому

      Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing.

  • @FJB2020
    @FJB2020 2 роки тому +59

    I hope you dropped that Kamikoto and Established TItles contract... Both Scams...

    • @GrindHardPlumbingCo
      @GrindHardPlumbingCo  2 роки тому +68

      We did! Such a shame

    • @dustinmiller7278
      @dustinmiller7278 2 роки тому +8

      It's not a scam it's a gag gift the fact that people take it seriously in the first place is what causes it to be a scam

    • @FJB2020
      @FJB2020 2 роки тому +54

      @@dustinmiller7278 They do not plant trees and they own no land in scotland.. And the knives are made from cheap steel and not what they say.. So yeah, I would call that a scam.. Glad they are getting blasted for doing so many wrong...

    • @bradleylaw
      @bradleylaw 2 роки тому +4

      Call me Lord Please.

    • @FJB2020
      @FJB2020 2 роки тому +3

      @@bradleylaw ok Lordley

  • @bradparker1488
    @bradparker1488 Рік тому

    You guys made great use of my old van top! That came out great.

  • @harryfritter8266
    @harryfritter8266 Рік тому

    I put one of those pop up roofs in my 1999 Ford Taurus wagon. It's the budget underlander

  • @leifray5
    @leifray5 2 роки тому +7

    Super awesome vid, keep up the good work guys

  • @acetiv8
    @acetiv8 2 роки тому +1

    That Steven shoutout though🤘😁

  • @Kuzify
    @Kuzify 2 роки тому

    I loved this video! I've always been interested in those 7.3 4x4 vans. I ended up getting a 7.3 f250 instead but I can say that a tuner makes a HUGE difference. Night and day... Not very expensive. Not a difficult installation.

    • @409Henry
      @409Henry 2 роки тому

      Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing.

  • @haydenspain7169
    @haydenspain7169 2 роки тому

    Love the random vlog style content!

  • @jasonjaeger4042
    @jasonjaeger4042 2 роки тому

    You need a lift, lockers, and at least some 37" inch tires. Then it would be the ultimate van. Then ya could snatch up kids in the middle of swamps if that's ur thing

  • @JWheelie
    @JWheelie 2 роки тому

    That's e36 sounds almost identical to my turbski ranger! 🎶

  • @tristanmcnabb2741
    @tristanmcnabb2741 2 роки тому +1

    Haha 😁😆 so cool allsome work boys from the cruzerman 💕🐦

  • @CriticoolHit
    @CriticoolHit 2 роки тому

    Ethan ripping that van around the track like I ripped the mini-bus around bolivia in the division lol.

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound 2 роки тому +2

    Wouldn't be a GHPC video, without Björn barking at something!

  • @Anthony-Webb
    @Anthony-Webb 2 роки тому +3

    Love a good van! I prefer the Vanagon, but the e350 is wicked cool.

  • @madeinbrazil01
    @madeinbrazil01 2 роки тому +5

    Show de bola trabalho excelente um forte abraço aqui do Brazil.

    • @409Henry
      @409Henry 2 роки тому

      Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing.

  • @netset3654
    @netset3654 2 роки тому +2

    Cool video

  • @jesselatourneau6695
    @jesselatourneau6695 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Mikes van needs rear U-joints can hear them squeaking bad in the video just a heads up Awesome work tho love the Vans!!!

  • @raycar1165
    @raycar1165 2 роки тому +2

    If the shocks were that bad double check the U-joints.
    Much ❤️ Love

  • @SillyMcskilletSam
    @SillyMcskilletSam 2 роки тому +3

    Someone may have already asked, but have any recommendations for finding a pop-top kit like this one?

  • @Alehyn666
    @Alehyn666 2 роки тому

    that TDI just sounds so good, ALH forever man, the 7.3 not too shabby neither but aint never gonna be an ALH/tdi

  • @ashleyleach9762
    @ashleyleach9762 2 роки тому

    The synchro is no contest the cooler van. Way more capable machine as well...

  • @andireasgermany9196
    @andireasgermany9196 2 роки тому

    Now you need a diesel engine with a popup tent and build a car around it. 😁

  • @bisket2003
    @bisket2003 2 роки тому

    YYYEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW!!! Comin in hot on a wednesday!

  • @TotallyAlaskanBoys
    @TotallyAlaskanBoys 2 роки тому

    Gotta love that powerstroke

  • @thomasdavis3998
    @thomasdavis3998 2 роки тому

    anything with a 7.3 is cooler than anything without a 7.3

  • @zachis4wheeling
    @zachis4wheeling 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely awesome! Love it!

  • @devisionhun
    @devisionhun 2 роки тому

    I would SO want a camper bulid like this (with a supercharged V8) but they are quite rare in Europe…

  • @pepsipeanuts521
    @pepsipeanuts521 2 роки тому

    Vans are underrated

  • @timbodnar6711
    @timbodnar6711 2 роки тому

    Nice project!

  • @PKAdventures
    @PKAdventures 5 днів тому

    i've been considering doing this to my Acura MDX

  • @vairiankingkade6120
    @vairiankingkade6120 2 роки тому

    You guys are awesome!
    Straight legends in my book!
    Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @someonewhocares5712
    @someonewhocares5712 2 роки тому +1

    Where’s the link for camera ????? Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @bergurkari
    @bergurkari 2 роки тому +2

    its like every time you take a 360 video in the BMW it breaks

  • @tonytrumble
    @tonytrumble 2 роки тому

    I remember the vlogs of the diesel swap in the westfailia

  • @PhilipCockram
    @PhilipCockram 2 роки тому

    Great job guys .

  • @NikkiLace311
    @NikkiLace311 2 роки тому

    where was the camping scene shot at? I'd swear it's Glacier National Park, but don't recognize it

  • @D_Cali_Life
    @D_Cali_Life Рік тому +1

    I got quoted $12,000 - $24,000 for a pop top and install in California. Almost half the cost of my Van lol Yeah i passed

    • @jakea5500
      @jakea5500 Місяць тому

      Which companies did you contact?

    • @jakea5500
      @jakea5500 Місяць тому

      Which companies did you contact?

  • @ivanperkes6006
    @ivanperkes6006 Рік тому

    I've been wanting to do a pop top on my 03 yukon xl 2500 for years

  • @adrockey
    @adrockey 2 роки тому

    Awesome video!! Cool van. Maybe get a programmer for the PCM for better fuel economy.

  • @71midnight
    @71midnight 2 роки тому

    8:13 big iron on his hip

  • @pauls466
    @pauls466 2 роки тому

    If your T3 has lockers it can make real Jeeps blush.

  • @Martin-xb2rz
    @Martin-xb2rz Рік тому +1

    Where is the pop top from?

  • @owenh727
    @owenh727 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making my dream vehicle more popular and expensive

    • @itsgryme1081
      @itsgryme1081 2 роки тому

      Yeah they really should have consulted you first before making this vid
      🤡

  • @timdevries6414
    @timdevries6414 2 роки тому +2

    Always a cool vid And now you Are just killing it again.
    + Four link update maybe?

  • @BigDadGigaCHAD
    @BigDadGigaCHAD 2 роки тому

    Doing rings lads

  • @RattyFlyer
    @RattyFlyer Рік тому

    Safety third drawer 👍

  • @Pink-Kiwi
    @Pink-Kiwi 2 роки тому

    Hello Steven :D

  • @rexmisfit509
    @rexmisfit509 Рік тому

    Love y'all!! damn heck yeah!!!!

  • @calebbakker8408
    @calebbakker8408 2 роки тому +1

    Lap time on the camper van?

  • @spannersautoandcomputerser1649
    @spannersautoandcomputerser1649 2 роки тому

    As usual a Vanagon RIPS around the track and offroad. With the Diesel swap it is everything VW should have done.

  • @grizoh
    @grizoh 2 роки тому

    That roofing tape is gonna stink in the summer.

  • @dillanperkinss1685
    @dillanperkinss1685 2 роки тому

    I felt like I was watching a trailer to Forza horizon 6 when I was watching this video

  • @justinkersten361
    @justinkersten361 2 роки тому

    More midweek vids please😍

  • @markku80
    @markku80 2 роки тому

    You guys need off grid Buss project

  • @teejayroar
    @teejayroar 2 роки тому

    🤙 I want you guys to have a properly large shop to work and play in.

  • @slowrolla77
    @slowrolla77 7 місяців тому

    Quick question, how much fuel did you guys have to pump out before the first spark?

  • @americafirst5453
    @americafirst5453 2 роки тому

    Nice van