One Awesome Inch - Van Build

[akrvbob]

To me it's a matter of time, nearly every Youtube video is 5 minutes or more (often much more) and I can get the exact same content by reading and seeing pictures in 30 seconds.

My time is precious to me but apparently it's unimportant to other people.
Bob

 

[sisterearth]

I enjoy the videos, I enjoy the forums, if I have time and am able I watch the videos, if I don't I don't but it's nice to have both. Enjoying watching your progress! peace everybelly!

 

[4GNomad]

Nice vid Awesome. The non-professional look adds character. Good luck on the build.

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Thanks for the support. ☺

How's that saying go? "You can please some of the people some of the time, but you can't please all the people all the time."

 

[pmekdahl01]

To me it's a matter of time, nearly every Youtube video is 5 minutes or more (often much more) and I can get the exact same content by reading and seeing pictures in 30 seconds.

My time is precious to me but apparently it's unimportant to other people.
Bob

Quit being old bob

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Utubed again!

Luan wall cut to fit and vapor barrier installed.

 

[Bela's Mom]

I have to admit that I prefer written descriptions and pictures.  I do watch youtube videos sometimes when I'm trying to find out how to fix something, but if it gets too long, I fast-forward or find a different video, lol.  Guess I'm old too!  LOL.  If I was on a data plan instead of cable, I wouldn't be able to watch them at all.

Good job on your build.  I know that you are going to enjoy it once it is all done and you are able to have adventures in it!

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Thanks! In a couple months I'll be on data and wifi so I understand the concerns. I could also do some screen capture pics with a short description as well I suppose. Just have to find the time.

 

[anewbiewannabe]

I could also do some screen capture pics with a short description as well I suppose. Just have to find the time.

Well, if you ever find the time I'd be excited to see some pics of your build. I'm on a broken down hand-me-down computer and no matter how many safeties I put in place I seem to lose computers when I break down and look at stuff on utube. It's happened enough I just don't risk it anymore.

Best wishes on your build!

 

[karl]

Guess I'm "old" too, I do check back on occasion to check on your progress, but don't watch the videos.

 

[One Awesome Inch]

New van build video... installing soffit on driver's side.



I called it a soffit, but is there a better name for it?

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Here are some recent pics from my last build session.

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[akrvbob]

Man, you do nice work!
Bob

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Thanks Bob.

I assure you that anything that looks good is accomplished more through effort than skill.

Perhaps a testament that if I can do it, anybody can... if they put in the effort.

 

[Bela's Mom]

Very nice!!!

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Thanks!

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Discussion of plans for the Kitchen and a somewhat unique stepwell design:

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Fixing mistakes and why a Ford van would be my third choice... all else being equal.

http://http://youtu.be/wf57g4FcuH4

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Getting close... 

The door will be painted dark blue to hide dirt and finger prints. On either side of the door I am putting up two 1 ft wide by 48 inch tall 3/8 baltic birch panels. They server two purposes 1. They will break up the white interior with a nice wood look, which I like. I plan to polyeurathane them 2. More importantly they will act as anchor points so that I can drill into them rather than the 1/8 super flimsy luan. I will hang my Wave 3 heater on the right hand side.

I chose white for two main reasons. 1. To illuminate the interior as much as possible. Where I live in Southern coastal BC it rains or is overcast many months of the year. The white will brighten things up a bit. 2. The other reason I went for white is because it will help keep it clean easier. Most importantly, it will help me to see any mold that may develop.

 

[One Awesome Inch]

Interior painted