@@walthercantu Until you have ADHD and while fixing something you discover something new that's broken and go to fix it. Creating an infinit eloop of misery
Hans made a special appearance and came back from retirement to help his friends. Lets just appreciate it. Remember what his hands looked like by the time they were ready?
I believe today's presenter (I forgot his name 😓 - he's wearing the Zoo York hoodie) is Galician, so Portuguese is second-nature to him, since Galician/Galego has so much in common with Portuguese!
I would love to see a video that's a survey of everyone's native languages, if people are learning other languages while there, and any specific jargon or dialect that is developing in the on-site shared English
Very! I unsubscribed last season after the videos started being boring and very repetitive (I understand they have to do a lot of the same work) but this video makes me reconsider cuz the filming and editing is perfect!
I bought I little Ranger last year and I love it! I see these giant trucks, beds 4-5' off the ground and wonder how they would even haul anything in there.
modern trucks are built for work, they just offer a hell of a lot more now. my sierra 1500 can haul way more and get better gas mileage at much higher speeds on or off road that a older counter part, but its also kind of a loaded truck i use for family stuff and trips across the U.S. My work trucks just have ac and radio along with current safety standards and they will still outperform and last through much more work than these old trucks would brand new. even then hotrodding and car culture is a fun thing to get involved in, especially these days with ev technology being thrown in the mix.
@@geoffrey6000 Most pick up trucks will never see a dirt road. 75% of pick up trucks in the USA tow something once a year or less. I don't doubt your dad use these machines for what they were meant to be used, but we won't deny that a huge number of pick up trucks are only status symbols in the pavement.
@@IceSpoon I highly doubt that 75% of people never use their trucks for hauling, yardwork, etc. Also not to mention, the above comment was about the trucks themselves, not what they are used for. Around here where I am, you are not making it to the grocery store in winter if you don't have a truck. Also, my dad uses them for what they are meant and a whole lot more. Pulling hay equipment (on the actual field doing actual work as well), hooking a chain around a bale and dragging it through two feet of snow to the cattle because the tractor can't start, etc.
Tip for rust prevention: Take the oil, warm it up and mix with wax and very "hard" grease (mix in a hot pot so the wax melts) then brush this on, wait 10 min and drive on some dusty road. the dust wil adhere to the top layer of the mix and you will have a long lasting protection (just the oil you brushed on is "too thin" and will be washed away by rain etc)
Just a word of caution for anyone wanting to use real wood in a vehicle interior - You do not want materials that can splinter in a crash. 90's vehicles don't have that great of a crash rating to begin with, so adding wood splinters to the mix isn't a good idea.
I drove one of those a few times. If you crash a few splinters will be the last of your concerns the steering wheel thought your nuggin will be wayyyyy worse
Love that you fixed an old truck. I see lots of folks taking about electric cars like they fix all the worlds problems, but to fix up an old vehicle rather that buy new actually makes less pollution rather than buying an all new car
That was a nice restoration episode. Would also suggest for a winch for the front and back of the pickup so it’s easier to pull the truck out of stuck positions, especially during monsoon season.
Definitely a winch will come in handy not just for getting the truck unstuck. It will also help while taking out non-native trees. They should keep an eye out for a second hand winch.
I have a feeling this pickup could really use a winch and will have to be pulled out a lot if they do some real work with it. Unfortunately the downside of buying a very cheap old base model pickup is this one is only RWD, 4x4 was an option. They are not very capable trucks for off-road use.
I would love to live in a community where every skill and trade is covered by at least one person, and where community spaces exist for newcomers to both learn and contribute.
I noticed right away due to the low ride height that this is RWD-only pickup. 4x4 are more expensive, especially here in Portugal, because anyone with a 4x4 pickup doesn't want to sell it, but I feel like in the long run it'd be much less a waste of money, because it would be far more capable and useful for the project. Either way, the restoration of the bed was a job well done, these old wooden beds are usually manufactured right here in Portugal by companies like Arvorense, and they are definitely built to last!
Wow, I bet the old owner is shaking their head and thinking that they couldn't have got the truck looking as good as this! I honestly didn't think it would work out as good as this either, but I forgot to take into account the determination and ingenuity of Project Kamp - as well as the skills of Hans.
Hey guys Just a handy tip when replacing Diesel fuel filter Without a vice instead of using a g clamp just remove 2 housing nuts and mount housing upside down then put nuts back on Much easier for filter removal 👍
I searched for a used pickup here in Portugal for more than a year. I finally gave up on a used one and hunted for a new pickup.Only 3 options here now. Toyota, Isuzu, and Ford. 8 months wait times. I got very lucky last month, found and bought a Hilux with only 700kms, with wood cargo box. Car prices in PT are staggering. Already the price increased 2k. Your restoration is impressive. Denim fabric and wood are nice touches. The deisels are workhorses so it should last a long time.
in therms of off road Nissan is the king here and a lot of Mitsubishi as well. For pickup's that's a russian roller to be honest. If you have time for a curiosity, google UMM. Its basically a 4x4x tuna can, but we love it 😅
This took me back to my youth when I would goto junk yards to find parts to restore my car. It was great to see the team effort...especially Hans and Kevin.
Love how much patience all of you have. Timelapses doesn't show how much effort you have put in every single job you do, but it's a lot of honest, tough work. Really inspiring experience to watch. And also Hans ❤ This man is like a rock, tough and honest. Regards for all of you!
Good, handy neighbor. May want to add protective steel plates for the underside of the vehicle. In time consider raising the front and rear for uneven road clearance. Add a winch to get out of trouble. Later some more leaf springs for additional load bearing. In time springs around the shocks or stiffer springs or stiffer springs with lift supports. Great new addition. Next is the container.
Your Videos are always kind of a meditation to watch! And also it is really cool, to See how much old materials you use again and such crative ideas! Keep on doing what you do guys :)
Good choice on an older truck with a functional engine. The larger cabin will be so helpful when multiple people are going to a worksite on the land. Also, by getting an older truck, you're making a lower overall impact on your carbon footprint by extending its service life versus a new truck that might have better fuel economy but a large manufacturing carbon footprint. A very practical car and exactly what the camp needs!
This was better than the "Pimp my Ride" series on MTV! 😉 Seriously great job on repairing that old pickup. This is how to have a sustainable vehicle, not buying new electric cars!
This truck looks like it was a good buy because the bed was in such bad shape. You repaired the bed at the right time! It will likely give you good service for many years to come. Good job replacing the worn out rear tires with new tires with aggressive tread for traction will be very helpful in your habitat. Nice job! 😊 Use the old tires to create a check dam in your stream to crrate a small pond or wetlands. Dig out a base for the first tire(s) embedded in both banks that tip to the center. The V shape creates your overflow for normal flow. Now fill the openings with rocks. Add the second layer and repeat the rock fill. Drive one rebar stake against the upstream bead to lock the tires in place during flood conditions. Place some big rocks below the V to disperse the kinetic energy and stop erosion from the water falling over the everyday overflow. 😊
Dope truck! My dad had a red Nissan like this truck. It was a red, single cab and when the bed rusted out he replaced it with a wood bed and used for a couple more years until he hit a patch of ice and crashed it into a telephone pole. It was a great little truck.
Some extra ideas. Put Solar panels on the roof and bonnet and a power bank/inverter in the bed and use it as a mobile power unit around the site for electric tools. Make a pulley out of a spare wheel. Jack the truck up, run a belt from the driven pulley wheel to a saw bench. Large Powerful Saw bench for tree trunks cut into planks or any implement/tool that can be belt driven. I have seen a washing machine running from a belt drive off a car wheel.
Awesome renovation! I would suggest to finish it of with some exterior lights to help navigate in the dark (or to help as a light source for working in the dark).
great episode! whether it was planned or not, this video felt a lot more character oriented than previous videos, which is always great for a channel with a large "cast"! i love it!
You made the right choice repairing an old thing instead of buying a new one! Less is better. Hans seems a great guy, "It's just a hobby" and proceeds to restore a car from the bottom up! Great people
That’s so funny, recently I took a road trip to Colorado and realized I had to change the oil in my car last minute. Since I normally take it to the dealership I’ve never done an oil change on my car personally, when I got to taking off the filter it was a game of stab it a couple dozen times and try to unscrew it because some absolute unit of a person had to have screwed it on. Long story short by the end of my simple oil change I too was extremely dirty and had oil all over myself at 1 AM just a few hours before I planned to start driving. Keep up the awesome work guys!
When driving up steep slopes the driven wheels should be downhill. ie drive the ute forward uphill for more traction. For added traction lower the rear tire pressure to about 10 PSI. You Bloody Legends!
Lots of folks building electric cars out of older vehicles, especially if they have a broken engine. I'd say more like 10 years to allow for better kits and better battery technology
its not the motor that is the difficult or expensive part though, its the battery and controllers. with how energy intensive it is to create a modern lithium battery its likely better for the environment to just continue to maintain that little diesel engine until the pickup disintigrates because it will likely outlast the frame
Suggestion: 1. make some metal grill protectors for the front and back blinking (indicator) lights, that will protect the covers of the lights from rocks and pebbles as they get broken easily and cost a pretty penny. 2. The roof of the Nissan Truck is usually left empty but some times to carry extra equiment/tool/gear.. a roof steel grill will be ideal.. build something for the roof 3. Lastly, keep 2 pairs of recovery rope in the truck at all times. and 1 battery jumper cables.
This is amazing. Shows what can be done with old cars. Even though the rhetoric around cars is that 'the old ones pollute too much' I imagine that restoring an old car still has a lower carbon footprint than manufacturing a brand new one!
Kudos to all most especially to Hans! The work and manpower hours it took to rebuild a dilapidated truck, equals more than what this truck could sell for brand new? A work of art by a group of passionate people who wish to reuse and refurbish a truck to benefit the Project Kamp!
for what you all are doing out there, this is a perfect pickup for you. small diesels are incredibly efficient and easy to maintain, they aren't insanely powerful but do offer plenty of torque for hauling or pulling around the compound or when you go on supply runs. 4 doors is excellent, and with it already having a modified flat bed on the rear, you can easily change the rear of the pickup to suit your needs of the day.
2 things: I love the editing/the music it flows beautifully in those shots very pleasing and what was also pleasing was watching the whole video great restoration project
Excellent video, however it would have been really interesting to hear about the cost of the project; how much the truck cost to buy and the cost of the parts to get it into good shape. I know vehicles in Portugal are expensive.
Remember one very important thing: all those repairs weren't needed only for your safety and durability of the vehicle, they're also necessary to pass the annual inspection.
