Let The Build BEGIN! Fire Truck to Expedition Camper

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Now we've got acquainted with Big Red it's time to get up close and personal... she's about to get naked! We strip the truck back down to the bare bones this week and get to see the space we'll be working with for the first time, what condition she's in under all that gear and find a couple of hidden gems. Let's do this!
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00:00 Intro
01:12 Let the strip down commence!
05:32 Interior demolition
06:59 Good old days
10:03 Tool Talk Tuesday
12:18 Taking out the tanks
15:30 What we're left with
16:13 How cool is this!
17:31 In her hay day
18:32 Back to basics
20:22 Plans
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@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

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@christopherroberts22 2 месяца назад

Yeah Mr tool talk Tuesday ! You got that explanation pretty wrong didn't you !! The induction coil doesn't get hot and heat up the nut or bolt !!! That's literally the whole point ! The coil INDUCES electromagnetic energy into the bolt !! 😂😂😂 get it right fella or all your silly shenanigans won't land well will they ! 🎉

@vincentsmith8328 2 месяца назад

Hi you guys...been watching for a few months now...especially the scandi trip as Ive done a few of my own including a full bottom to top Norway trip last summer/fall. Maybe keep in touch as I have been travelling non stop for 25 years and in the past spent months/years travelling across Canada and 45 US states including a trip through Yukon and Alaska...might have some useful tips or suggestions to pass on possibly ifn you're interested! Gonna watch this build and its future trips with interest! Lived and travelled in Oz previously by the way!😊

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

@@vincentsmith8328 thanks very much mate, sounds like u have lived life to the full 👌👍

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

@@christopherroberts22 😂😂😂😂 rookie mistake hey, not reading the instructions 😂

@vincentsmith8328 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellers Been a wicked ride with too many adventures to recount, but gettin old now and happy to watch you young uns get out there and go at it!😊

@TheKaptainKernow 2 месяца назад

That's not a stretcher carrier, that's a collapsable outside kitchen!

@johnshaw4140 2 месяца назад

really good idea

@Lee_Proffit 2 месяца назад

Or Jon's bed, when he upsets Jess 🙂

@brianmac001 2 месяца назад

Great idea!

@dubdaz1 2 месяца назад

@@Lee_ProffitThats a brilliant idea , can you imagine Jon waking up on it,to find lead foot Jess is driving it down a motorway 😂

@Lee_Proffit 2 месяца назад

@@dubdaz1 LOL

@bumblingaroundinbumble3489 2 месяца назад

Oh dear, I may have made a huge mistake. I introduced my husband to your channel and he is now obsessed and muttering about converting a fire engine to go with the ambulance 😂

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂 just need a police van then and you’d have the full house 👌👍😂

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellersLDV Convoy with the V8!

@Creative_Sparks 2 месяца назад

Can’t believe Jon didn’t appear when you were talking swollen shafts and rivets. Also peanut butter, Celery and raisins?! We are excited for this build guys! 👏🏻 🎉 🚒

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂 she’s a weird one 🤷‍♂️

@LiamBushrod 2 месяца назад

I'm glad someone came here to say this 🤣

@BeamerTheFox 2 месяца назад

pb celery an raisins = ants on a log lol

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

@@BeamerTheFox 😂😂

@BEAM0781 2 месяца назад

Repairing a 20 year old T5 van myself I realised that after all those years even if the 2.5 TDI engine works all-right on a long trip because of the heat and the mechanical stress the seals and some mechanical components give up . I recommend you change some seals on your engine ( water pump , tandem pump for example) , check the turbo for any play it might have (I’ve changed mine as it was leaking) and for the 2.4TDI the alternator rubber pulley and pulley wheel needs changing every 90k (mine gave away as soon as I put a DC- DC charger in ..). Then off course , oil and filters change .. Good luck with your conversion, I’ll be watching with a lot of interest!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate, so it had a new/second hand engine go in before we bought it, so had had belts cam belt service etc and a good check over so fingers crossed should be good for a while 👍

@petrolthreads_ 2 месяца назад

Hey Jon, the heat from the induction heater isn't from heating the coil, it's from induction, like an induction hob, if you put that coil over your finger and power it, you'll notice it doesn't heat your finger or the coil. That's why they don't work on copper or aluminium. Also, best not to let it touch the nut/bolt/bar you're heating if you can help it. Great tools though! 💪

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the info mate, I should of read the instructions really 🤦‍♂️😂😂

@GlenysMulvany 2 месяца назад

I feel a personally involved with this project as I saw it in the original state. Will be following the makeover with keen interest. Thanks for allowing your Aussie visitors to view your other wonderful projects and to share in the initial excitement if this one. Looking forward to your weekly reports on this gorgeous old firetruck. And many, many thanks for your hospitality last week. We even loved the rain !!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Hi Glenys, it was so lovely having you 💙 so glad you got home ok and hope you enjoyed the party this weekend! Thanks so much, we can’t wait to see how it turns out 💙💙💙

@ianmoir5423 2 месяца назад

This looks to be a great build guys. Onwards and upwards. I cant believe the amount of room in her once all the equipment is removed.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate, yeah it’s a decent size now hey 😊

@WagnerGimenes 2 месяца назад

Man! I wish I had your skills. Great job clearing all those years of grime and getting her to the bare metal. Loving this. Thanks guys.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate. Suprisingly clean hey 💪👍

@danhadfield6275 2 месяца назад

33 years ago they built things stronger 50 years ago things we're rock solid like me lol you guys are my hero's love your work from renovation to beautiful vlogs and photos its all good ❤

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂 thanks mate, we were just saying the same thing today, built to last 👌👌💙

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

Steyr, Daimler & Puch (the manufacturer) were among the earliest vehicle makers, lorries, cars & motorcycles respectively as I recall.

@jakejohnson_ 2 месяца назад

That stretcher bracket would make really cool outdoor seating

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Great idea that 👌👌

@winnielim7096 Месяц назад

Everytime i see videos of your build, I am really super impressed with Jess. She is so small sized but she can do so much. Great job Jess. You are my idol!

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Naw thanks so much 😘 that’s really lovely of you to say. I really enjoy it 💙

@Hobbies4Hire 2 месяца назад

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it. Ya'll are so goofy and it's wonderful.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂 thanks very much for watching 😊

@isobelchapman9548 2 месяца назад

Wow and wow…what a huge amount of space you now have to play with. Can’t wait.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks Isobel 😊 yeah we can’t believe how big it is now 😊

@neilmitchell4581 2 месяца назад

Wouldn’t be a Saturday morning without a coffee and the TBT banter during an entertaining video. Superb initial build or should I say strip video…and our eyes are all still intact! 😂

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂 I can’t promise the same for next week tho 😂👍

@jj161173 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂 Brilliant update video guys, thanks for the laughs. She's looking good and a solid base to build on. Exciting plans, can't wait. See you next week.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate, loving getting stuck in 👌👌👍

@davidpaxton4879 2 месяца назад

Can’t wait to see how it turns out. You have one of the best, possibly even the best, channels on RU-vid. 👍👍👍

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Ah thanks very much that’s so nice of you to say 🥰

@AndrewCollins-fs7oz 2 месяца назад

This really is going to be a belting build. I am really interested how you will design and build the pop up roof. Exciting adventures to come Jess and Jon.❤💙

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate, that’s the biggest head scratcher for sure 🤷‍♀️💙

@farmlad1883 2 месяца назад

I thought that the simple solution would be to buy a defender pop top tent, then try and retrofit that....(unless in missing something!!)

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

@@farmlad1883 so we want it to be like an alucab where you can stand up inside too

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellersget a whole spare roof & bracket it on top through some hinges? Cut out most of the original roof & join the gaps with canvas.

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellersCA Dormobile roof?

@michaelaley10 2 месяца назад

I am quite new as a subscriber and veiwer But the antics and energy you both put into builds and life is inspiring watched the spainish holiday brilliant. Great New vehicle best of luck with it its the perfect vehicle for your personalities as a couple hooked on your vibe.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Ah thanks very much mate that’s much appreciated 👌👍💪

@mindyedwards2699 2 месяца назад

Go back and watch the Aussie one too, hilarious 😊

@gailb43 2 месяца назад

Another bloody great episode! Love the new segment BRB. I learnt something new in there. Thanks for bringing us along on this journey of the rebuild. Can’t wait to see her once done.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much Gail 😊

@Simon_W74 2 месяца назад

Well that did not disappoint! Triple T, the Generals new section and doing something that your average Van converter hasn't done before. This is a totally blank canvas and it is going to be an amazing build for us to enjoy as the Old Gal evolves from Fire Engine to Mini Overlander. You'll defiantly be able to take her to places that larger Overlanders will not easily get to, as you found with the Landy. Only problem is We all have to wait till next Saturday for our next installment. Bugger! Did you weight the old Gal before the strip as it will be interesting to see what she weights stripped and then once the conversion is complete.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate, no I didn’t unfortunately but hoping to get it weighed before we do the interior build 👌👍

@Simon_W74 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellers I would imagine that you'll have plenty of payload weight to play with.

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@Simon_W74that twin-axle rear bogie should hold 2, maybe 3 tons up!

@Simon_W74 2 месяца назад

@@alanhat5252I think they are rated to 6 ton total weight. I don’t know if that is the same for the Fire Engines though with them having to carry water if they are rated higher or not. I know most twin axle Motorhomes are rated to 5ton.

@cmwilfred 2 месяца назад

It’s 10am (Dubai Time) on a Saturday….. 🎉 It’s time for my favourite RU-vid couple

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate 💪💪👍👍

@sharonpettman1274 2 месяца назад

I so look forward to Saturday mornings to spend with you 2, how different the truck looks after strip down, great job. Have a great week, see you next weekend ❤

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks Sharon 🥰 it’s looking a bit bigger now hey 😊💙

@valerieredmond1150 Месяц назад

I love how much work you get through in one video…. Some van conversions only show one task per week…. But your talents (and tools 🛠️) are amazing. You have a brilliant collection of vehicles now!!!! ❤

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Thanks very much, we are very lucky with the workshop 😊💙

@matthewesler8379 2 месяца назад

Keep the rollers doors put the window behind the roller door when on the road as protection

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Hopefully got an idea so we can keep them 👍

@glynharper1066 2 месяца назад

Great to see you starting on this new build, I think this is my favourite part of the build, seeing how you take it apart and building it up to how you want it, our Saturday morning must watch TBT, good tip to take video of how things go together.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks guys 😊 yeah this part is so rewarding, although I love all of it to be fair 😊

@lisabogle 2 месяца назад

Thanks for your new segment Jess... I really appreciate the back to basics. I'm looking to do my first van and I'm a newbie DIYer... Knowing what tool to use for what purpose and how the basics work is awesome for me!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks Lisa, that’s great to hear and I hope you do get a van and get building 😊

@badfly1 2 месяца назад

Damn, was hoping to be first on the comments this week and came in a lowly 4th😂, better go watch the show. Btw you guys are awesome.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂 thanks mate 👍

@TheDetailExpertYTUK 2 месяца назад

Love your videos! You guys are my favourite RU-vidr to watch on a Saturday at 7am! Hope you have a amazing weekend.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Ah thanks very much hope you have a good one too 👍

@DonnasWonderland 2 месяца назад

I loved this video. Jesses guns, Jon’s silliness all the Ts and I loved that views had actually images of the truck in its hay day amazing !!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks donna they were so cool hey, would be great to see some more of it in action 😊

@johnnyzander1466 2 месяца назад

Looking forward to following this build. Instead of the wooden strip on the outside, I recommend the thick rubber strips that are on recreational boats. Definitely does not rot. 👍

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Great idea, looking at a few different ideas like this 👌👍

@VaughanMunro-js4nr Месяц назад

Great Video. Entertaining from the start to finish. Stripping it out shows a huge variety of options.

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Thanks very much now for the planning 👍👍

@haochengzhang6123 Месяц назад

Thank God someone finally doing a pinzgauer conversion on RU-vid. Thank you guys, you guys are the best❤❤. I'm soooo excited to see the final result!!

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Ah thanks very much, much appreciated 😊😊

@ailo4x4 2 месяца назад

I've converted a couple militlary ambulances as overland vehicles and I have always loved the strip out process. Very satisfying!!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Yeah it’s great hey, very rewarding 👍

@sarahb2652 2 месяца назад

Loving the B.T.B Jess, I am a very new DIY'er and your explanation of the rivets was awesome, definitely would like B.T.B every week too. Thanks for sharing this awesome conversion, exciting....😀🥳

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

So glad it was helpful 💙 thanks Sarah ☺️

@WanderbusAdventures 2 месяца назад

Oooh the space inside is lot more than I first thought. What a lot of progress. Enjoy your scrap run. Hammock on the front bumper 😜

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂 genius, although we know Jon will be naked 🤦‍♀️

@Angel-002 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellersWhat's a bit of nakedness between friends 🤷‍♀️😂

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

@@Angel-002 😂😂😂

@PhilandBodegueros 2 месяца назад

Love this build already, unbelievably good choice, this vehicle surely has no many options. You guys are brilliant, really enjoy seeing your videos and ideas! All the best for the continuing work.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much mate 👍👍

@brianmac001 2 месяца назад

So happy about this build!😊 Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate 👍👍 loving it so far 😊

@shoreylife 2 месяца назад

This is a brilliant build, can't wait to see the TBT touch added to it. Cheers for sharing guys 😉

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks for following along 👍👍👍

@davidjones4456 Месяц назад

Well done. I wouldn’t know where to start but you guys make it look so effortless and easy. Look forward to seeing it complete.

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Thanks mate 👍👍 the strip outs the easy fun bit hey, this is where the hard work starts I recon

@LRD90 2 месяца назад

Really excited to see what innovations you put into this build, another brilliant video, cheers. I’m always up early to watch your videos, I opened up RU-vid but couldn’t see this week’s video, WHAAT so disappointed. Then I realised it was Friday. Dooooooow 😀😀😀.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂 I always think that’s a sign that life’s good, when u forget what day it is 👌👌

@brianharriss4366 2 месяца назад

Loved every second guys! It's going to be a great build, plus all the scrap ally will contribute towards the cost!🙂. Have a great week, look forward to the next instalment

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate you have a great one too 😊

@pauljai7151 2 месяца назад

Well done, amazing progress. This is going to be such an amazing build.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate 👍

@James-lw1us 2 месяца назад

Another great video guys, I'm looking forward to the build process of the fire truck 🚒 Jon is always on hand to lower the tone, but only in the funny comedy way he knows 😂❤

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂 that’s all he knows 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😂

@derrickjones9882 2 месяца назад

I just stumbled across your video and I must say, I'm hooked already. Can't wait to see what you have in store for the build. ❤

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much 😊💙

@markburton8303 2 месяца назад

Brilliant guys, and what a new project - serious envy now! And good job the general is on good form with that tank.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂 that wimp had no chance without me and my 💪💪 🔫 😂

@markburton8303 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellers 🤣😂

@AaronTheHumanist 2 месяца назад

Well what an epic adventure this is, I've been exciting all week looking forward to it. With Fireman Jon and G-Spot entertaining as always. 😊

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂😂 pmsl what a duo hey 😂

@lisasettle8798 2 месяца назад

Bang on, first strip out. It’s going to be amazing. We can’t wait to keep watching. Our new temporary home arrives from the U.K. on Thursday. 42ft static so we should be very help whilst we decide what is happening. Keep up the great work. X❤

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much Lisa💙 wow that’s really exciting! Hope it all goes well

@jirx7 2 месяца назад

I bought a classic motorbike last year that has all the tax discs (and all the paperwork) since it was new in 1984

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

No way, that’s so cool, I strangely love things like this now

@jonathansmith5850 2 месяца назад

Wow! This looks amazing already! Massive space on the inside now it’s stripped!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate, yeah can’t believe how much more space there is 👍

@aidonatorgaming27 2 месяца назад

Great vids u 2 glad to see u managed to get that water tanker out, got alot of room to play with can't wait to see the completed build keep up the great work Jess and John

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much, it’s getting to the interesting part now 😂

@aidonatorgaming27 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellers your absolutely welcome 💪😀😂

@SuckItYouTube19 2 месяца назад

That bolt heater is a good bit of kit to heat up a spot of tea.😂😂😂😂

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂😂 don’t tell her that

@SuckItYouTube19 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellers 🎤📢📢📢📢📢📢🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@richardgray6603 2 месяца назад

That's some build your doing guys, can't wait to see it progressing:) loving the videos, cheers:)

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate 👍👍

@jwcgroup 2 месяца назад

Love BTB amd TBT ... feeling the need to comment just to thank you for your continued brilliant presenting, filming and awesomely entertaining talents, you are a wonderful couple and I love the way you dive in and keep bringing new and fresh builds to suit your next adventures, totally awesome ❤❤❤

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

At thanks very much that’s so lovely of you to say 🥰💙

@Overlandtravelling 2 месяца назад

Epic. Now, that will be fun to drive. Great episode, both. Darn, I want that induction heater now. 😂

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂 you will have to find out one day mate, 👌

@carlblackie 2 месяца назад

What a great start, stripped right back to basics. This looks so much fun already. I’m looking forward to see your ingenuity and it come together. Have you thought about giving her a name yet? A naming ceremony like a boat with a bottle of champagne. Brilliant see you next week.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂Got to be big red hey

@RichFlynn1 2 месяца назад

Great video, super entertaining and well presented, thanks Champions, really looking forward to this build, especially how you tackle the pop top with those roof cross members 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate, definitely gonna be the hardest part of the job the roof 👌👍

@teneretraveller8980 2 месяца назад

Surprised more hasn't been made of the Fireman's pump or hose. Endless potential there, Jon. Or maybe Jess? Smashing bit of kit for the workshop! Excellent watch. Happy travels 👍

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂 she’s banned me from any more fireman puns 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@chantellehacker9272 2 месяца назад

Always look forward to finishing work on a Saturday to get home and watch you guys!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks chantel 😊 hope your not working tomorrow so can enjoy the rest of the weekend

@frederickclements2647 2 месяца назад

Brilliant choice for your next conversion. I can't wait to see your trip to Canada, me and the wife went there for our honeymoon. 14 days travelling from Toronto over to Montreal, there are so many beautiful places and the people are so friendly.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

So looking forward to it, gonna be a cold one again 😂

@Aggaliano 2 месяца назад

Brilliant guys! Looking forward to your build. 💪

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks 😊👍

@dieselbushcraft1299 2 месяца назад

Oooof John, that’s a right collection of rivets mate. Jess is a lucky girl having those rivets to use. Great project guys 😎

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂 she just doesn’t appreciate it

@jayb429 2 месяца назад

Thank you! A real pleasure to watch, your excitement is contagious :). Jess you so remind me of me when I was younger, happy to tackle anything at all. My last big project a couple of years ago was an abandoned house in France I bought for 7,000 euros. No water, no electric, windows, bathroom or even a toilet. I was sixty years old :) Looking forward to your Alaska trip! x

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

💪💪💪 look at you go, we could be the dream team together, I’ve always wanted to do a house in France, we will leave Jon behind tho 😂💙

@jayb429 2 месяца назад

@@truebluetravellers Haha! We might need his toolkit :)

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

@@jayb429 😂😂😂

@shapes2000 Месяц назад

Looking forward to another great series. Love the imagination and design thought process.

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Thanks very much 😊

@liamgatenby1846 2 месяца назад

Can’t wait to see the build and the end product love watching start to finish definitely with all the projects you too have done. Brilliant videos

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much mate 👌👍👍

@stevebennett7844 2 месяца назад

The South West of the USA would be a great place to take that. Imagine driving it from San Francisco to Yosemite and then via the General Sherman tree to Keeler California and up the yellow grade road to Cero Gordo. You could cross death valley towards Vegas and then go to Page for the Horseshoe bend and Antelope Canyon, take it to Flagstaff for Wupatki and the painted desert and then across Arizona to Tombstone. And then towards LA past the aircraft grave yards and the Saguaro National park near Tucson then on via places like Lake Havasu, Sedona, twin arrows, two guns, Kingman, Seligman (as featured in Cars), Oatman (for the Burros). There's so many awesome places in that area to see and the desserts you'd cross would make an awesome 'Cursed Earth's backdrop for the truck. Maybe you could meet up with the likes of Wobderhussy, Pin in the Atlas and Justin Scarred which would boost your visibility on You Tube too... Such could be an awesome adventure

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

We would absolutely love to take this to the states but we will be doing the arctic in winter when we go so we want to take the Sainsburys van for that really, apart from that the pins would be brilliant like u say for the rest of it

@stevebennett7844 2 месяца назад

I'd do that run in September or June

@LiamBushrod 2 месяца назад

So excited to see how this turns out!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate 👍

@whippetsadventuresandoneman 2 месяца назад

Looking great and glad most came off easy 😊 look forward to see the build 😊

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much, was easier than expected 😊👍

@Paullebbon 2 месяца назад

You made the strip look so easy, I bet it was a lot of work. I bet it would be a lot faster now, until you load it down again. Loved the T.T.T and B.T.B this week. 🚒

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate, yeah with all that weight gone I bet it’s quite nippy

@dashcamnorm8254 2 месяца назад

Another great video guys looking awesome striped out can’t wait for the next one.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate 👍

@Spitfire67UK 2 месяца назад

This is gonna be the best build ever. Such a cool base to work on

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much 👍

@kiez33 2 месяца назад

The induction heater is a great bit of kit. Love ours at work. Lots of Alu for John to play with! I bet he’s buzzing 😂

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Little ripper of a tool hey, 😂😂 loving doing some tig work finally 👌👍

@MissCharMay 2 месяца назад

So much space!❤ This going be an interesting building.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks it’s really opened up now hey 😊

@joshsouster3574 Месяц назад

What a beast of a truck guys 😎💪. I think your visions, ideas and knowledge are incredible and i cant wait to see the build unfold. That thing is going to take you to some insane places off-road 👌. I always finish watching your videos with so much admiration 👏👏

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Ah thanks very much mate, so nice of you to say 😊

@nickhoward9343 2 месяца назад

Brilliant guys, loving the build you are a good team

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate 👌👍

@mattwestby1169 Месяц назад

Just watched your latest antics 😂😂 what a job that was stripping everything out, i can't wait to see your progress each week 👍🫶🍻

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Thanks mate, thinks are a bit slower this week but loving it 👍

@merlinjones2660 2 месяца назад

As for the wooden side protectors one had has a 25 foot sailing boat we call them rubbing strippes made of wood mine where us = one used solid black plastic decking plank one 12 foot plank did the whole boat one cut it down into 3 stripes = never have to touch them again but put sealant behind it to stop water ingress best of look just ideas to help is all

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Love this idea, will definitely look into this 👍

@setildes 2 месяца назад

Now you have her stripped you might want to consider some engine upgrades, a tune at least, perhaps an after-market turbo and snorkel if it needs one, then an insulated engine cover that will cut the noise down, also when finished spray sound-absorbing rubber on the inner wheel arches, it will cut down the noise a lot and protect from stones. This worked a treat on our AWD Hiace, much quieter in the cab. I am loving this new build, though I thought the defender was amazing. I look forward to seeing her evolve into what will be a fantastic adventure vehicle.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much, yeah I priced up a new turbo but to run it it would also need a bigger radiator and an oil cooler so it’s mega money, yep replacing all engine bay seals and gonna sound deaden and insulate the lot and also underseal like u say, should be much better once done 👌👌👍

@tezembo1481 2 месяца назад

I absolutely love you guys!!! You were born to do this!! ❤

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

At thanks very much 😊💙

@Epic_DaVinci 2 месяца назад

When i first saw the drivetrain on this vehicle, i was imagining you were going to be taking it into offroad mountainous terrain, such as the Alps or even the Himalayas. I've also been pondering how the differential on the "Middle " set of wheels work, as it needs to send power out 3 ways, after much deliberating, I have come to the reasoned and scientific conclusion that it works due to magic, hopes and dreams. I look forward to following along with this build. Great work as always.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂 I’ll have to see if I can get a diagram of it to show everyone as like you say it is magic and definitely have to find some mountain trails for it 👍👍

@CaptainKevHaurakiGulf Месяц назад

@@truebluetravellers Two manuals parts is one 2nd is service big green folders

@Therealdeal5698 2 месяца назад

Love what your doing, good luck with the project - shes gonna be a belter when your finished with her 💪👍

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks Daniel 😊

@mikefaulkner10 2 месяца назад

Love it, great chemistry and humour. Looking forward to the next one.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate 👍

@red9zero 2 месяца назад

Excellent work. So much space in their now ! I suspect the value of these old things (the truck, not Jess) will be on the rise now !

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂 that’s the best thing about these compared to a new sprinter type vehicle, only going up hey 👍

@bennyhill4228 2 месяца назад

15:31 lol Jon " it's an Estate anyway" it is now 😂 you guys thank you , i love this

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

😂😂

@GhostTrainStudios Месяц назад

Fantastic, funny and very informative video. I literally laughed out loud. Thank you so much. You've got a new subscriber here in Wyoming, USA.

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Thanks very much for following along with us 👍👍

@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR 2 месяца назад

Fabulous video just gonna point out the front stretcher why don't he convert it to a nice barbecue or somewhere to cook and preparation absolutely fantastic idea that because that Folds flat. Is this putting shower port out side and power outside so you can have a shower and make a curtain on the back because this vehicle is multi-purp and I think it's going to be a fabulous build

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

That’s a great idea,we are gonna keep it for it bench seat but the bbq table 👌👌👌👍 genius

@cyron2001 Месяц назад

I do believe I would return those top side containers after putting side doors and dividers on them and use them for storage when traveling.

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

We would but the pop top roof will be going there so unfortunately can’t 😊

@jakeaird4786 2 месяца назад

I've watched most of your videos, but am particularly looking forward to this build,for 2 reasons. One I am an ex fireman and two a serial camper builder 😊 currently restoring an original 1971 landrover dormobile in joburg

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much mate, hope we can do her justice! Yours sounds like a beauty!!

@VictoriaGetsVocal 2 месяца назад

What a great start, loving this build already. Great work guys. 😎👏🥳

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks Victoria 😊 hope you have a lovely weekend 😊💙

@brentpilgrim4692 2 месяца назад

Another great video😊 As for my Jon reaction, just read my numerous previous posts (with a face palm and a slow shake of your head Jess. 😘)

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

So glad you enjoyed it 💙 😂😂😂 that’s me most days 🤦‍♀️😂

@kylesmith77 2 месяца назад

another cracking video guys, i can't wait to see how this one turns out 😁

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks mate 👍

@colindoolan4690 2 месяца назад

Great progress guys looks in really good condition , looking forward to next week. Aus

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much mate, we are stoked with the space can’t wait to see how it turns out!

@antonoat 2 месяца назад

Well if that's a taster of what's to come, I say bring it on. So glad to have found your channel, cheers!

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much for following along with us 😊👍

@MrButtonpresser 2 месяца назад

What a fantastic start guys. This is going to be epic.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Cheers mate, loving it so far 👍👍

@user-ox3lr6xc7l Месяц назад

Haven’t seen you guys for a while.. enjoyed catching up again.. really liking Jon’s haircut..👍 Always admire Jess hair Styles.. AND watching you both creating things 😊🦘🇦🇺🙃❤️

@truebluetravellers Месяц назад

Hi again 💙 thanks very much that’s lovely of you to say. Hope you enjoy the build 💙

@deriusnorris4463 2 месяца назад

Stunning. Love the innuendos lol😂. How the paint on the doors changed colour during your chat at the end😅. That can is a mint canvas to build on.

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

I know, we paused for a second and the sun went away and changed the whole lighting 😂

@beebgerboogii2315 2 месяца назад

Very exited and can't wait for your new build to come to realisation. Big fan

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks very much 😊

@1961nuffield 2 месяца назад

Induction heaters work with induced current, so the outer coil isn't heating anything it induces heat into what's in the centre. Nice project, it should be fun. Can you get spares easy enough?

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Thanks for that, helpfull to know, I should I read the instructions 😂😂🤦‍♂️ cheers mate, the parts aren’t the easiest to get no, there’s only a few people that do them really

@IncurablyCreative 2 месяца назад

Oh boy, i can’t wait to see how she looks when you’re finished. Must be oddly satisfying to strip out all that old dirty stuff. Great start, looking forward to seeing the progress each week. Lots of luck, and dry weather 🙏

@truebluetravellers 2 месяца назад

Yeah it is weirdly satisfying, love a good clean up, I know surely we are due some nice weather hey 🤞