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DIY novice complete van build time lapse showing the step by step build process done by an amateur builder for my first time van conversion.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Van background
0:37 - Start of van build
01:02 - Removing bulkhead
01:22 - Removing ply lining
01:40 - End of day 1
01:48 - Deep clean
02:04 - Fixing things
03:22 - Sound deadening
04:35 - Start on floor
05:36 - Cutting windows
06:30 - Installing fan
07:18 - Bed structure
07:57 - Solar panel
08:20 - Pre wiring
08:55 - Insulation
09:40 - Ceiling cladding
10:15 - Vinyl floor
10:26 - Swivel seat
10:50 - External ladder
11:10 - Wifi
12:15 - Electrics
12:40 - Walls
13:25 - Slide out table
14:05 - Painting
14:40 - Curtains
15:05 - Diesel heater
15:30 - Light bars
16:17 - Underslung tanks
17:08 - Kitchen build
17:52 - Overhead storage
18:25 - Bulkhead storage
19:00 - Kitchen storage
19:20 - Hot water install
19:50 - Cab blinds
20:00 - Making changes
20:55 - Finished van build
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I’m 70 and have been trying to find the perfect explanation for over 100’s of videos I have watched. The details are extremely helpful. Now to find the perfect used cargo van. Very detailed and interesting. How amazing you must feel. Having awesome friends involved makes it even better! Thank you for your van build videos! 🙏🏽
hey guys, did you know that the SON OF GOD JESUS CHRIST created this universe, and trough HIM you can get forgiveness of your sins because HE got sacrificed by HIS HIS FATHER for our sins, only if you believe HIM you will get forgiven and be saved from hell, all who believe HIM not have made HIM to a liar if you confess with your mouth JESUS IS LORD and believe GOD raised HIM from the death you will be saved faith is trough hearing and hearing is trough the WORD OF GOD - the BIBLE
@@dirkhartman9572nah islam on top
@@Kye749 thats a lie
@@dirkhartman9572so you want to talk about your religion but call another a lie? Have some respect. I’m an atheist but I don’t disrespect others religions. Plus your comment has nothing to do with the video🤦♂️
Here are the nutters. Religious talk when vid is about a van. Get a life to enjoy instead of annoying everyone else.
Literally so much effort taken to find a video which gave me the full process without needing to watch hours of content. Well done! Awesome video
I bet you’re wishing it all went as smoothly as it appears to in this! The hiccups are part of life’s learning experiences, and you’re better for learning by what didn’t quite work out. Well done Will, you should be very proud of your achievements!
Thanks for the kind words and support 🤘🤘
Missed all the comedic fun and laughs you had on this journey but brought back some great memories not only for me but for you as well. You can look back with a lot of pride and achievement. A massive WELL DONE
Thank you 😊
hey guys, did you know that the SON OF GOD JESUS CHRIST created this universe, and trough HIM you can get forgiveness of your sins because HE got sacrificed by HIS HIS FATHER for our sins, only if you believe HIM you will get forgiven and be saved from hell, all who believe HIM not have made HIM to a liar if you confess with your mouth JESUS IS LORD and believe GOD raised HIM from the death you will be saved faith is trough hearing and hearing is trough the WORD OF GOD - the BIBLE
A lot of people have congratulated you on the build, and deservedly so. I would like to add that the effort that went into this video is astonishing: the many chapters, the info and links in the description box, the editing, the inviting thumbnail image, the care that went into spelling and grammar, etc, etc. Few people can understand how much effort it takes to include these details. Well done!
I’ve been watching you since the start of this build, it didn’t look like much, but now looking back on all the work you’ve done, it is a lot. You have done an amazing job and should be proud of your efforts.
Thank you so much, really appreciated 🙏🙏
that was a brilliant journey back down memory lane Will. It also showed how bloody brilliant Neil and Emma have been generoously giving their help. I hope you're feeling a bit better mentally too and look forward to your return in November. Look afteryourself.Regards and respect-Kenny
Thank you Kenny, I have learnt much and made great friends along the way 🤘🤘
hey guys, did you know that the SON OF GOD JESUS CHRIST created this universe, and trough HIM you can get forgiveness of your sins because HE got sacrificed by HIS HIS FATHER for our sins, only if you believe HIM you will get forgiven and be saved from hell, all who believe HIM not have made HIM to a liar if you confess with your mouth JESUS IS LORD and believe GOD raised HIM from the death you will be saved faith is trough hearing and hearing is trough the WORD OF GOD - the BIBLE
Will, I've watched your van build videos from the beginning and shared your highs and lows. I'm so pleased you stuck with it. You've done a remarkable job and it looks vantastic, you should be very proud, WELL DONE!
Watched the full van series but still really enjoyed seeing the time lapse, you and your helpers did a great job 👏
This is a perfect video for me! I just got my ProMaster van on Friday, and I am more than ready to start on it. All I have to do is go back to the start of your van build series and use it as a tutorial. You have a fantastic van to recover your sanity in. Enjoy!
congrats you fitted the all van building progress in to 23 minutes
Didn’t take long 😂
@@WillsWhereabouts that is a plus too then :D
Great to see you back Will! Watched all of these from the start, yet its mad to see how far you've come with the van. Looking forward to some more adventures with Mary.
Thanks Tim 🤘
A beautiful conversion mate! You should be very proud of what you’ve accomplished and learnt throughout the journey! Keep making content I love seeing where you travel to and the adventures you take on!
Thank you 🙏
You have done an amazing job along with your friends. It looks stunning and you should feel very proud. Really can’t believe how long I’ve been watching you. Looking forward to seeing you enjoy it. Take care Gill
Thank you Gill, appreciate it 😊
Hi will , just binged watched this entire playlist over 3 days😂, loved it, the start,the mishaps,the meltdowns,the relationship with neil (ive also subscribed to urban van life😊),the finish and how it looked liked once you'd finished it, Looking forward to looking through the rest of your amazing videos. Keep up the fantastic content👏👏👏👏
Brilliant, I’ve followed the build anyway, but yes this condenses it. Mind you, there was no mistakes, swearing, blood in the time lapse 😂
That would have been an hour long video at least 😂
Hi Will. Just found your channel and this video. I just bought an old ambulance myself in the UK to convert into a camper. Watching this has given me a lot of inspiration and realised that it’s going to be a big job but well worth it in the end. Yours is awesome and I’m going to vlog it all as you did. So excited to get started. First step.. Stripping all the seats out Sunday afternoon! Wish me luck❤️
From all the van builds I’ve watched, which is A LOT, this one has got to be one of my favorites
This video brings back memories! We’re all looking forward to the future with you! More memories to come!
Thank you, it was good fun putting all this together 😁
That's a lot of blood sweat and tears there, well done Will!
Thanks 🙏
Hey Will, You have come a long way when you started your Van build, you should be very Proud with all you have achieved as it looks amazing now with all you have achieved! 😊
Good to see how far you've come, I'm the same! Good to see you again Will. Trust you had a good break and feel mentally revived.Missed you. Ps I've got another rescued greyhound.
Congratulations on the new rescue dog 🐾🐾🐾
@@WillsWhereabouts what a mess mate lost the awning last night in storm. We live and learn, aluminium frame not up to this weather. Onwards and upwards...
I've enjoyed the van build! I've watched all of the van build episodes and enjoyed and learned from them. The time lapse showed just how far you and the van have come. It's really nice to see you learn as well and I look forward to seeing what adventures you and Mary are going to embark on next!
Thank you 😊
This is exactly what I would like! No bathroom as I just want a nice space to for example bike ride near the beach. Come back make some dinner and have a space to do my indoor hobbies, art and reading. Go to bed. This looks so cozy
This has brought back some great memories. I've been watching you since day one and love every video! Keep it up and keep making time for yourself mate. You're a brilliant KZheadr!
Oh the memories Will! What a crazy 18mths that was... and you still have all your fingers, eyes, hair, arms, legs, head, ears and most importantly, your sanity!! 🤣 Mary has definitely come a long, long way from that scruffy neglected unloved tradies van, to now, a loving home on wheels! Kudos for sticking it out Mate and pushing yourself and knowing when to stop and ask for help as well. Great stuff Will! 😎
It’s certainly been a learning curve but worth it, thanks for the support 👍🤘
It's been Great Will been part of your life as well the Van build! even there been ups and downs, but you got there in the end mate! just keep it up and we are here for ya!
Really appreciate the support, thank you 🙏
hey guys, did you know that the SON OF GOD JESUS CHRIST created this universe, and trough HIM you can get forgiveness of your sins because HE got sacrificed by HIS HIS FATHER for our sins, only if you believe HIM you will get forgiven and be saved from hell, all who believe HIM not have made HIM to a liar if you confess with your mouth JESUS IS LORD and believe GOD raised HIM from the death you will be saved faith is trough hearing and hearing is trough the WORD OF GOD - the BIBLE
Mate I started watching your channel since you bought the Galaxy and from a person who has lots of ups and downs (many times I feel like giving up on my projects/work), I can honestly tell you you’ve come a very long way. It might not feel like it sometimes, especially when life puts us to more tests, but honestly believe me great times will come. I wish u all the best and never stop doing what u love
Legend, thanks for the advice and support 🤘
Never seen Neil so Quiet !!!
The power of editing 😂🤘
Amazing how editing can condense 1 1/2 years into less than 30 minutes. God speed Will. Enjoy your journey.
Very true 😂😂
Unreal video!! This just came up on my recommended so hopefully hitting the KZhead algorithm for others to see too! I’m nearly finished with my van build after over a year of work saving learning waiting etc but all the best looks amazing 😁
I can't believe I've been watching this from start to finish! Been so great watching you with this project Will. Thanks so much for the entertainment :)
Thank you for being with me on this journey for so long 😎😎
Man, great job on the build! I love how thorough you were with the insulation, alot of people kinda skip it. Also, the swivel seat and the antenna are a some of the great additions I haven't seen alot in other builds.
Absolutely brilliant for someone so young you have done a brilliant job be proud of your self.
Will, thanks so much for this. Absolutely awesome video. Just goes to show that people dont need to be an expert at this kind of thing. I've watched the van build from the start and this recap was nostalgic for me. I love your videos will. You are a true gent, a legend, and definitely a warrior. All your ups and downs, the finished article is sublime and you should be very proud. Keep smiling will. 👍🏻😁
Thank you 🙏
Fair play to you Will. I've enjoyed following the ups and downs and watching it all come together. Congratulations on a job well done sir.
Thank you 🙏
This is absolutely incredible and probably thee most inspiring thing I have watched on KZhead this year ! Great Job !!
Having watched every video since your Galaxy days, i can honestly say its been a wonderful journey to watch. Cant wait for your future adventures, you should be proud of yourself Will!
Made it to the end, Started this series today at work (am I.T guy who just finished a project), with not much to do. carried on when i got home. Gold star for me 43 done :)
I’ve watched from day one of the van build and it’s amazing how far you have come. Looking forward to many more adventures from you.
Thank you for becoming along on this journey with me since the beginning 💜
you did a very good job turning that white van into a nice mobile home and raising the value of the van in process 10 out of 10 well done 👏
I have seen this hole van come to life. loved every seacond. well done dude
Thank you 🙏
The two guys have done a great job creating a comfortable van. A neat and clean finish to the work. I want to apprentice
Brillant video, You did a great job Will, with a little help from your friends, Mary looks so good, all the blood, sweat and tears was worth it. Happy van life will, you most certainly deserve it. Look after Mary and she will look after you. All the best Will. Stay strong always. 🚐🤟🏼✌️💕💕
Thanks for the support and great comment 💜
I could live comfortably in this van it’s got to be the best one yet, that I could easily enjoy living in, thanks for the inspiration,…videos like this just make me dream of doing a van out just that little more exciting 👌🏽
You’ve made it look so easy in this video. If there was a swear box you’d of filled it multiple times. You’ve done a fantastic job in making a builders van into a stunning living space. I’m seriously impressed 👍👍👍👍👍
I'd be extremely rich if I had a swear box 😂
Truly inspiring! I love how you documented your van build in detail. It kept my attention and its so thorough. I'd love to have my own one day! Great job. =)
I like it when people use maximum space by not adding Soo much bulky material , that carpeting of the wall panels is awesome!!
Thanks for your honesty about your journey.
Great skip through the whole process of the build. Blood sweat and tears but lots of laughs too Will. Love your channel 👏
Thank you so much 💜
So happy you've done all this will, it looks amazing and you should be really proud. My goal is to buy a van this year and convert it. Fingers crossed. Keep up the good work and videos! 😊
Wow its been 2 years? How time flies. Happy to see the whole journey, Will.
Time has gone so quickly 😂😂
Nice job. Well done 👍
Ur van build on here really shows how patients you try ur best to do one at a time in ur van build and awesome how much you accomplish the van build
Thank you so much 🙏
Your van looks amazing, great job on doing this especially with no experience - we have a 7-meter sprinter van here in New Zealand (ready-made) we did make some charges from twin single beds at rear to queen, it's just so nice having a little home on wheels with everything we need including a shower you could also have a pop-up shower in your van anyway, great job and look forward to more of your adventures
You made it look so easy 😂 but we all know it wasn’t so. Loved following you from your car camping days. Can not wait to see what the future holds for you. Perhaps a compilation of the outtakes and the what went wrong is needed. 😂❤
A few people have suggested that 🤔🤔😂
I’m just beginning my conversion journey on my 2007 ducato. So far i’ve got the bulkhead out and i have the ikea brackets for the telescopic beams. Thanks for your series!
Cheers Will, so nice to see you on this lovely Sunday here in North Carolina!
Thank you 🙏
Great build
Well done Will, you should be very proud of what you’ve accomplished 😊
Thank you 💜
Great job Will...maybe do a build for someone else next?..you've put the time in and the result speaks for itself
Thanks for the kind comment and the support 😊😊🤘
I remember all steps! You really have done a great job on the van! And I hope you keep on going!
Thank you 🙏
Me and my hubby are in the process of watching you convert your van and have just watched Xmas 2021 and then the new big battery fit. But I couldn’t resist jumping forward to the present day and seeing the finished article. We own a Timberland so haven’t converted anything ourselves, but find it fascinating to watch the stages of your conversion, but especially watching you as a person and your journey with this project. Really looking forward to more adventures from you Will, I feel like I know you and want to thank you for being so entertaining, but also for not being afraid to show when things go horribly wrong and when you are in a bad place. Good luck with everything you do and keep the videos coming! 😊
Thank you so much for the kind comment and support, I really appreciate it 😊💜
@@WillsWhereabouts you are very welcome 🤗
What a journey..brilliant Will :) loved every minute and looking forward to seeing the new content! Hope all is good
Thanks, it’s certainly been an interesting journey 🤘🤘
Just shows how much work you did, Will; well done!
Thank you 🙏
I loved watching your mistakes the most because it reminds me to not sweat the small stuff. Mistakes will happen. I will try something and it may not work but I will learn something and do it better the next time. It has been a blast watching you create your home on wheels and I look forward to your adventures in the future.
Mistakes are the best way to learn 😬😬
Well, a brilliant job and considering started without conversion knowledge is very impressive! Excellent TL video….
All I can say is…blooming brilliant 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The bed structure was a genius idea, pinched it and did it in my van 😁👍
Good to hear someone else using it 👍😬
Amateur build? This looks like the most professional build I've seen on youtube so far
Glad to see you back Will, looking forward to your next video full of your wit and humour 😊
Thank you 🙏
Best best build I’ve seen.
cleanest builders van i have ever seen in all my life that one is xD
Wow, great time lapse. Your van is brilliant, great lay out. Well done Will.
Great film Will, been through the whole process with you and its been fun, the good, the bad, and the frustrating times all makes us who we are BUT its done now and really time to enjoy all your hard work, well done. Congratulations on a great job..!!
Thank you so much 😊
Wow! I would hardly call that Amateur! A good job, you have thought of everything. I like the way you have introduced a bit of colour and texture into the walls and cupboards too. Wish you would convert a van for me!
Awesome conversion
I like the colour scheme and choice of materials. I did mine in a hurry 6 years ago and spent around 150 nights in it and it needs a little work. So looking for ideas. Thanks.
Enjoyed the recap of your van build. Glad to see you post again. My Sunday is now complete.
Thanks for the kind words 🤘🤘
Turned out to be just about the perfect fit for a van conversion, understated class and functional, really great build. it's hie I see my own one going when I get too it, but need a toilet myself
Well Done Will, Neil and Emma
Team work 😊😊
Not everyone has the ability to do this, mentally and monetarily. Not everyone has the determination. Not everyone is willing to research. Not everyone is willing to learn. Not everyone is willing to make sacrifices. Not everyone can look to the future and enjoy the prospect of delayed satisfaction. 95% of viewers will be dreamers, making excuses for themselves about why this would not be possible - guilty! Good luck to the 5% who make dreams a reality. You have my respect. This bloke is in the 1% who nail it! I am in awe.
It's been a journey see you on the road 😁
Safe travels 🤘🤘
You are a absolute start you know that !! I am motivated
Dude, the best Van Conversation KZhead ever have seen .... Heads up , epic work and thanks to share it with us.... Love from Scotland
Thanks for the kind words 🙏
I've seen a few similar conversions, but this one's right up there. ☝️ Love, also from Scotland. 🚐 🥃 🏴
I remember all of those videos. Well done!
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for not quitting.
Thanka bro. Was looking for a more thorough build video, and yours was very thorough. Will take some ideas from you. Thanks.
I’ve loved watching your progress and the van’s evolution, looking forward to seeing all your upcoming adventures mate! ❤
Thanks Jay 💜👍
Great idea for a video mate. Its been really enjoyable catching up or binge watching your build lol. You must be really proud of what you've done. It's been entertaining following your series
Thank you for the support and coming along in this journey with me 🤘
Wow amazing result 👍🏻 Respect, we also done our van but there is always a lot to learn 😊
I've watched your van build from day one. You've helped me enormously with my own build, and... Had a few laughs along the way. Cheers Will!
Thanks Chris, good to know that this process had helped others 😬😬😊
Just found this video. I love it. I’m planning on a van build and will start in a few months, hopefully.
Been watching since the Galaxy days, plus this epic van build journey... i cant wait to see what more adventures she brings you 🚐✌️
Thank you for being with me through the whole journey, I appreciate it 🤘🤘
Smashing job! Stumbled across your channel when u had the car and watched ever since. Love the honesty of your videos. Looking forward to see what’s next 👍🏻💪👌🏻
Great video Will, it made the build look so easy, I think your follow up video could be the best mishaps and crazy moments.
Keep on seeing similar comments to this 🤔🤔😬
looks absolutely amazing welcoming and cosy well done on this beautiful and awesome video wishing you all the very best in life xxx😊
freaking brilliant Will! Have loved watching the van come together over the last year. You should be so proud
Thank you, I’m very pleased with how Mary turned out 😊
You've kept me sane for a few years now. The Ford Galaxy (?) seems like only yesterday. I really enjoyed this video and thanks for all the other videos, you should be very proud of yourself for what you've achieved and for keeping me (probably others) sane. I wish you all the best for your future ventures.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting 🤘👍😊
Well done Will be super proud of yourself from your Ford galaxy exploits to a amazing van conversion been a joys to watch you over the last few years !!!! AVITTTTT 🇬🇧
Thank you for being with me on the journey for so long 🤘👍