Build-A-Better VAN GMC Safari AWD Part 1
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- Опубліковано 9 сер 2017
- This is not a "how to " video. This is the process of the build that I wanted. It works for my uses and offers some ideas and approach if you are looking into a van project.
this build is on-going and took me about 5 months to this point. please check back for more updates as I will be posting more videos and answering questions in the updated videos along with new build projects.
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Those guys who built that roof rack did a lot of work to get it like that. Cheers to them
I agree. I'm in the market for a roof rack like this. Where do I go and who do I talk to? Thanks.
This is madness!!! Your van looks amazing!! Have a great time with it! I took some notes as I will be converting my Astro van as well!
Very thoughtful and intelligent build. Like the roof rack platform especially! Happy trails!
Wow. I'm a girl who checks out these videos for future van life...usually the hominess of the builds is what interests me...But this was SUCH a good video showing what else can be done. This must have cost quite a bit overall(?)...But I guess, good to have those special friends who know what they're doing! Gorgeous job!
thanks for watching
I agree
@@slayerd4th hey man, I'm just starting on building out a Safari in a similar fashion to yours, which is awesome by the way! Wanted to see if there is any chance you can supply the builder that made your roof rack? I'm hoping they stored the build file, or could possibly build one for me. Thanks!
I have a GMC Safari cargo and use it every day. So good to see someone else love these vans as I do. A little money makes a huge difference. I also picked up an AWD Astro and got it for parts, but it runs so good, I am going to restore it as a backup for my GMC.
I also have an Astro van and a 2000 GMC Safari I really like what you did your van looks really good bro congratulations
Thanks for this video! I really enjoy hearing your reasoning and intentions behind the build.
That rhino lined paint job makes the van! Love it!
looking forward to seeing how you evolve
This rig is freaking gorgeous. Excellent job brother
Nicely done I've always wanted a 1986-93 Gmc Safari or Chevy Astro Van earlier models
I watch a lot of this kind of videos this is definitely my fav build out there.
The only problem I can see with stuffing fiber insulation in the doors is now they will collect and retain moisture. Insulation in the lower panels is why a lot of trucks and vans rust out in the first place. If you ever looked in the cab corner on a early 2000’s Chevrolet Silverado you know what I mean. These trucks are rust magnets. I would never put anything it’s going to obstruct the drain holes in the doors or body. Instead I would concentrate on putting insulation on the inside panels of the doors themselves and leave the doors open. Give the inside of the doors a good coat of fluid film and let that stuff soak in to help prevent rust. I’ve been using this trick and inside of the panels on my 2006 Silverado and that has done the trick so far. Even if you don’t live in the Rust Belt this is important to at least leave those drain holes open. I can really appreciate the care and meticulous thought that you put into this van.
That looks amazing! I’m still day dreaming about building one.
Dude, I love it. Bad ass. Super simple and at the same time super functional in so many ways. Well done.
love the minimalistic style!
Nice looking van, I like what you did with it. There's just something about a small van.
Beautiful rebuild. Thanks for sharing. I love the roof rack.
Awesome build! Looks great!
Makes me wish I still had my '98 AWD Astro.
Really awesome, sir. Very impressed. Probably my favorite one yet.
You put a lot of time, effort, and resources into this. My favorite part has to be the rack, MAN that thing looks beefy!
Great job on the build! Looks real clean!
looks awesome. great job
Great build! That roof rack is definitely next level. I like that this is so stealth- I want to do one in basic white just like this so it looks like a basic work van from the outside when I’m urban camping
I bought a 1995 Astro Van a month ago for a project, the ladder, racking top, the fan, and the rubber spray in a great idea. Thanks. Your GMC is 🔥 good team.
Love the colors/textures/simplicity...also AWD is a nice feature for boondocking plus all weather driving ANYWHERE. At 100,000 miles, these type of vans go easily to 250-300,000 miles all day long...so the entry level makes sense..not too pricey and still lots of life left. Very smart, understated, it inspires my build. You can easily change the interior without structural difficulty. I happen to be CRAZY about having a hot shower in the desert and would design a solar thermal tank integral to that rack and a shower head at the rear or side. That rack invites a lot of opportunity for experiment. Well done. Thanks! I would play a Steely Dan tune..(but then I am an old dude)..:)
I had a AWD Astro. Best factory 4x4 van built. I took mine out on low tide thru the channels on the Pacific, and up steep hills in the snow. Made the kids sledding have to wait for me. LOL!
What a beauty! Thanks for the details and ideas.
Nice build! 👍🏻
I have 2 of those fans in my RV, moves a tremendous out of air 👍🏻
Good on you I put a 4.8 a 233 tranver case lift kit and off road ties i made my awd have low range and free wheel hubs keep Vining bro
Sick build. Outstanding. 🔥🔥🔥
Love it! from a Safari owner.
You did a great job! Love the sea foam color!
The coolest van build I've seen yet! Well done dude!
You are number 1 my friend the best van build that I ever saw, just incredible
Great job. Very cool build.
Verrrrry nice. Can't wait to watch part 2!
I'm looking into buying an Astro for work and life in general, this setup fits both criteria wonderful. Your Van belongs to a museum.
GREAT BUILD! Love that Rhino stuff! Great ideas for mine. I have a 96 Astro.
looking very good! can't wait to see some more updates.
Having had a ton of vans and having converted two tons the insulation makes a big difference. What you chose is now going to start to rot your doors from the inside out since any heat or cold inside will condense and then that rock wool or whatever will hold the moisture. You should have put adhesive sound deadener on first then just used a closed cell sheet foam or spray foam making sure the drain holes in the bottom of the doors are clear.
thats what I thought but didn't want to say anything.
Looking Awesome Van Great work 👍
Such a rad build! Really digging that color!
Nice attention to details!! Enjoy
Very Nice Build!
Sweet build. I did an astro van myself. 20mpg AWD and the Vortec v-6 is very powerful. Great vans
AWD would be NICE! My 93 e150 will spin out going uphill at a constant speed on frosty roads.
Wow! Awesome job, luv it!
What a great build so far! exterior is super finish. Rich
DUDE! that is awesome! really turned out well. I am a fan!
Awesome! Love the paint job!
Dude, that's so frickin awesome! I have a 2001 safari and I love it. Imma painter and its perfect. Ladder racks, shelves in the back and everything .
I live in the bay area and I could totally live in the back of it especially if I had the skills you do which I dont. Either way, very cool.
Beautiful!! 1 of a kind
getting some good ideas for my safari van, thanks!
Great job, love the color!
Awesome van! Great job hope you are still using it!
Just bought a 99 Chevy Astro. Can’t wait to build it through
good looking van! nice mint blue!
Awesome paint and build!!
my 03' Astro with 127k well cared for miles without warning developed a high oil pressure problem blowing the oil filter gasket and then immediately shaved an engine rod bearing. I hope that you have better luck with that Vortec V-6. But hey I was lucky enough to be a GM employee that with my discount brought the cost of a GM rebuilt crate engine down to the low low cost of just $2,400 and labor is only $2k. I love my beautiful southern rust free raised roof Astro conversion van. P O S. A very rare problem I had indeed,yet it did occur. Evidently a pressure relief valve in the oil pump failed. A new oil pump is a relative easy job for a DIYr and total only about a 100 bucks for pump n gaskets. Ya might want to consider. Good vid, good job,looks great sir. thumbs up
Fabulous job!
I own a '98 Astro and you gave me some great ideas
Awesome build out!!!
I love it. Sweet build dude.
Looks great.
pretty awesome build thumbs up
Looks good. Nice job.
A friend of mine sent me a picture of a GMC Safari Van parked at a Trader Joes. I responded, I have seen that van on UA-cam. That video gave me the idea to install the GMC cargo van grill on my 2000 Astro. small world.
very cool! your friend was pumped about your build, and my van. thanks for watching.
Beautiful work bro congratulations.!
that roof setup is exactly the setup im going for
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
This thing looks awesome
Amazing work
Great build. I just bought myv4th Astro this week. It is my first AWD, though.
I like your editing your video on the transfer case straight to the point good content good camera angles can’t wait to watch all your videos new subscriber
Very nice build.
How beautiful!
And did a wonderful job with the van
Dude this is awesome!
I like it turned out awesome 👍👍
Cool project!
Like your license plate! very cool. :)
Nice Van !
Nice build!
Exactly what I want in my e150. A work van/camper
Amazing job
Looks great dude. My teardrop trailer is rhino-lined black and looks cool. I like your choice of van. Nicely done.
Thats a nice lookin van! Great work on it.
This thing is inspirational
Man this is nice great job
Awesome job!
nice work and I like this car Ive got one right now 1993 AWD it's awesome
Super cool!!
AWESOME VAN!!!
I have similar ideas but I’m going with a full size gmc/Chevy 😁
I like it. Well done.
I had an AWD Safari and loved it. One thing you should know that might help you at some point. On a road trip I had a CV joint go out on the front drive shaft. Took the shaft out and drove home in 2wd. Here’s the thing to remember..... Park wont hold as it uses the front wheel part for that so remember to set your parking brake.... Oh, you can have a custom shaft made cheaper than you can buy a stock one from GM.
Very similar to what I’m doing with my Ford e-250. cheers
This is so beautiful dude
Really nice
Rad build! I plan on doing something very similar to a 2006 awd sienna
trickyduc I do it on Odyssey 08
Absolutely beautifully epic, if you ever want another project you can have my Astro Van :)