Speedhut Presents: Road Trip Of A Lifetime | 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia | Interview with Shane Jordan 

I can't understand why there are people reacting negatively to this video, the van is very well made!

WOW, 5yrs later I find your channel, amazing van and ideology.

That axe. LOL. In case the serial killer doesn't bring his own, you left one outside.

I’ve owned nine different Westfalia’s in my life. These are all I drive, I love them.

this was honestly one of the best van builds I've ever seen. so inspiring.

A hundred years ago or so guys like this would go on adventures to fund themselves, now guys like this fund themselves to go on adventures. As an aging guy it's really cool that these vehicles are...

He should put more stuff on the outside, there isn't enough stuff out there.

OMG you drive passt a hotdog stand twice!!!! I could not do that.... LOL. Great video. Thanks. I wish I had the strenght to do what you do.... You should be so proud and happy

"I wanted to do it as cheaply as possible" $200,000 later ...

wow what a cutie..nice blue van...can travel the globe my boy..i can live in the van full time forever...easy maintenance...greetings from Malaysia🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

This has to be one of the nicest and cleanest looking Westfalia Vanagon’s I’ve ever seen. I’m super impressed that Literally almost every single major component to this Vanagon has been replaced and or modified. I love how you swopped out the original Westfalia refrigerator and added a brand new electric fridge all the while keeping it in it’s original compartment. Most people take the old fridges out and use the the space for storage and then mount a new Mobil refrigerator like a Dometic. I much prefer what you did. All of the mods on this Westfalia are so tastefully done. The reupholstered interior looks fantastic and it definitely makes everything look so comfortable. The only thing I wish you spoke on is the pop top that you replaced with an extended hardtop roof. Do you still have the fold out ceiling bed that the pop tops are known for? You definitely put a lot of time and money into this Vanagon and it shows with all of the beautiful modifications. I would absolutely love to own a vehicle like this! Thank you so much for sharing! Cheers!

Dude this is the sweetest Westy I have ever seen. Genius using carpet for headliner so you can use velcro, and LED lighting is great, great storage solutions. Love all the extras, and customization. Especially the world map and compass. “Not all who wander are lost”

This is the most awesome Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia I have ever seen. I had a blue1981 westfalia aircooled. I bought it in 1997 for 7 grand. It had tons of problems. I since rebuilt the engine and repainted it and sold it for 12grand in 2016

this guys set up is STUPID nice. I am so impressed.

The money that was dropped on this unit...! Really smartly done and stylish to boot.

Best build I've ever seen on a Westy.

Oh wow, of all the Van life.....this has got to be the "geekiest" of all of them and almost everything was done with purpose and style of such a car lovers and they are done very nicely.

My friend visions of my 67 vw split window camper. I am 55 I have owned a multitude of vehicles in my life. That's the one I wish I never sold. You my friend are living the dream.

What a fantastic build!! He seriously thought through it all. My wife and I (@joeandmadee) lived in an '82 Westfalia after we got married, built out a Sprinter van, and now we're back to an '85 Westfalia! :) you just can't beat em! Love his build, very inspiring build.

I've seen hundreds of vanlife tiny homes, but nothing compares and it's a Westfalia! You have quite the mind and eye for detail and design. Enjoy every moment.

More important than all of your van modifications, good as they are, is what this vehicle allows you to do. I hope all your adventures in it are memorable. My most valuable possession, apart from my van , are all the photos I've taken of the times and places I've been in it. I believe it's called honouring life.

...the last statement, best statement!

Is THE BEST VW ORGANIZED i HAVE EVER SEEN & READY FOR FUN ! G8 job!!

Big up to you mate,living your life as you want to. The part about selling off your House to be able to live your dream really moved me. Not many of us in the modern world we are living in would want to get off their comfort zones and venture of into the unknown.

Great job Shane, its clear you've put a lot of love into that van. Love the peace flags!

This is a great interview and coverage of the van's exterior and interior. I really enjoyed seeing all the exceptional mods and upgrades you have done to the van. Very well thought out. Awesome job! Hope to see you around SD and check out those mods in person.

Agree what you thought.. go be fun.. I wanna see more video stay safe😘😘

You've truly built the Swiss Army knife of vans and this video is extremely beautiful to watch!

20:41 this really gave me a boost of courage and excitement to live my life the way i dreamed about it... thanks for this amazing video ... am in love with the mini van...

First class build in quality, design, and functionality.

my dude.... i own a '81 vanagon westafalia. took it on a road trip from Boise,Id down to Southern California with the mates. Ran like a champ the entire way... until i was on the home stretch and she broke down in front of the neighborhood hahahahahah. so thankful she didnt shit out somewhere in the middle of goddamn no where in nevada. cheers brotha

Jesus, that interior is so cool, like the brown!

I LIKED VERY MUCH.......I got many good idea from your video for my vehicle,Thank you......I already added folding bike and kayak also...

The Westfalias were very well thought through campers anyway, but your van is an exceptional example! What a beauty! Well done! 👍🏼😉

I love how you’re parked in NYC with all that stuff on the outside of the van. Good luck.

Why is it not a million views. This deserve a million view man

the only thing missing was SYNCRO. I have loved these Vanagon Westfalia Campers since I first saw a brand new one in 1980, sitting on the showroom floor of my local VW dealership. I would come in and drool over them, fascinated with their Swiss Army Knife styled engineering and practicality. They were eye wateringly expensive and later, when the very cool and highly desirable Syncro versions came out, even more so. But I've always fantasized about tricking one out to the max. Go Westy is a favorite site to see very cool examples. Very nice build.

I will own a van done this well soon. Thank you universe!

Hands down the best Westfal build I have ever seen. Bravo! I really like this guys philosophy too.

12 inch sub? by far the best item!

This nice and clean VW build

One of the nicest rebuilds I've seen! Enjoy

I love the color and shape of this van

I'm so in love with the color..wow!

what a beautiful​ conversion

Volkswagens love to breakdown in your driveway. My Eurovan did that 3 times. Never broke down on the road though.

So badass! Just got my westy and transitioning into van life. Best decision of my life!

Great looking van. We just did our first long-term overland trip. Drove to Panama and back over the last 20 months. Maybe we will see you in South America in a couple years.

Had a 1971 tin can back in 1981 (I was single) and loved it. Took out the back seats, made a storage cabinet for my tools. Bought a piece of 3" foam for a bed. My sister made curtains for the back windows (we didn't have window tint) and one for behind the front seats. Went all over the place. If I had to much of a good thing, clawed in the back and went to sleep. It was great!! When it was time to drop the engine, I could do it in 20 min. Could go just about anywhere. Enjoy the experience and the ride. Good luck. Oh one last thing, the thing about the fires is that the one fuel line that went into the carburetor over time would work it's way out. I know this due to mine doing just that on the I 85 in NC. No fire, put a small flare on the end of the fuel line, taped it in with a hammer and away we went!! Stay safe.

he is living my dream, why i could not reach it jet? i have no base to get it started, no house, no really valuable stuff to sell and i have hardly enough monney to buy food supplys. but one day, i am sure, i will acomplish my dream of van life and see the world outside of the box i am currently trapped in.i failed so manny times, but you need to fail to sucsess

I like the layout. Will be putting a few of those ideas into my 81.

super car, very thoughtful and practical ... Greetings from Germany

I would love having theat dash in my ‘83. Absolutely killer

Really cool rebuilt van! You feel welcomed at once!

I have optimized every square inch of this van and here we have a giant subwoofer! Love it, nice Van, I'm a "new " Westy owner

Awesome equipements very handy and minimalist!

My 82 died in my driveway after a trip to Joshua tree mid summer! I mean got out to open the gate and she shut off. They have attitudes, forsure! Changed the fuel lines and pump and she was in the road again. ✌🏽

The axe comes in handy while you're sleeping, when somebody wants to chop their way into the van to get to you!?! I had a 1971 Westfalia and that is the same exact thing that impressed me the German engineering - everything opened like a Swiss Army knife.

Awesome and thank you so very much for sharing! I want one too 👍😊

My Westy was totaled back in 1980 wish I would have replaced then! Looking for a clean one now to build out and spend my last years traveling.

Possibly one of the best conversions ive seen for these vans. Love it.

love what you said at the end there...lot of wisdom there.

I used to have one of those. Great van. Although I think the only similarity between mine and this one is the noise the swivel seats made😂 Nice Van👌

This is the best van builds I've ever seen in a video. The perfect van life. You are so lucky living there. One of the best van ever generally. Bravo!!!!!

Safe travels brother! Loved this build and your story.

This van is so beautiful.

Best van ever

Felt so Nostalgic while watching this Video. i Love the concept of your car like a switzer army knife. awesome, i want one too!!

Awesome Van build !! Thank you

i have no words for your westy! stunning.... regards from germany!

Right on man!! Excellent philosophy

This is by far the coolest Westfalia I have ever seen!!! Almost too nice to be used 👌

Amazing amount of detail, together with great ideas - thank you!

Lovely van! ....and @18:10 ohhh yesss!

That is one great rig! there is a lot of hours in it :D Great vid!! Thanks for sharing. Now ill have do some wrenching on my own VW :D

Seriously... I've ever seen like this van... Really really awesome

very much a modded van, cool stuff man, super well done video

Amen. I wish I could give this 2 thumbs up. Super nice Vanagon. Thank you for sharing.

Awesome X 3!

This video, his words, are SO right on. Love it.

Fab Westie the best I have seen on you tube.

Loved your video and your conclusion that memorable experiences are more important than buying trinkets! Your Westy van is the business - so organised!

Very nice thx for sharing

Amazing! I remember riding in a brand new, or almost brand new anyway, Vanagon (1986 to 1988 maybe?). It was the very next version after this one. Same chassis, but updated design. My Dad owned an auto body shop in Newport RI, and we did a major paint/mild restore, due to heavy rust, on an El Camino for the same people that owned the Vanagon. We had to deliver the Elco to Block Island (this is why the heavy rust, even though the Elco was less then a decade old) via the ferry, and pick up the Vanagon to do a little fix on it. These people were relatives of my Dad's friend, who went with us. And we got the deluxe tour of Block Island with Dad's friend's Father in Law, who was like an auxiliary cop over there. So even though I was underage, the tour included the bars too. We spent the whole day in that thing, and half the night too. It was the most comfortable vehicle to travel in I've ever been in. And I've been in big vans, and such. But these are different. You go slow, because you have no choice really, and you're chilling in the back like you're at home. Want to take a nap. No problem. Lay out flat. There's plenty of room. And eventually that's exactly what my Dad did. While we drove home. I've always liked these vehicles since then, but the one in the video is just on a whole other level. Well done sir. That's just a beautiful machine. I wish you safe travels.

“Everything has got to be small... except my goofy subwoofer.”

My vdub did 8000milesand also kindly broke outside of where I was staying ...I can relate to that moment as eternal love...love this video 😃

Nice setup .I have to install my speedhut gauges soon as the stock gauges are inaccurate with the Subaru 3.3L and reverse drive Subarugears WRX 5 speed

Very nice van ..... envy you a bit.... i will get my chance for a van later ( i hope) .... only things you will regret when you are old will be the things you have not done. The parties you missed, trips you have cancelled and what not........ have fun in your van , greats from Germany

Nice review and intro if you don't know much about T25 and Westfailures. Be nice to see you using it. We've had our T25/T3 for over a decade now but we couldn't stand being with all those other van owners in one place! Too many people. Everybody's different

Now that's a very nice camper you have man, good luck with it.

Man whoever did your build did and INCREDIBLE job. WOW! Any info as to who and where it was done? I would love to live this life in another 5 years. BEAUTIFUL Westy.

Great attitude. And what a great van

Awesome!

I am planning a road trip from London to cape town, and now I am getting videos like yours, and start wondering if I want to buy a lot of cars and property’s, start thinking to sell everything and retire.... If I going to enjoy my 3 months road trip, then I maybe going to follow your example.. My first car was my favourite, a beetle

I'm absolutely in love with your Van. I have been researching Van life for a while now. I do believe this is my future. I want to be able to see more of the country before I get my own house with a mortgage. Including the price of the Van how much did it cost for you to transform it to what it is now? And are you willing to do a build like this for other people?

Awesome Westy, bro! I have an '85 Weekender which I've also Subie swapped. I love a lot of the additions you've made! I need to add AC to mine and would also like to add the Speedhut gauges.

That's it you have made my mind up to buy one of these rigs, cracking job the talk through and just a great all round vehicle 📣

Amazing video man that was hands down the coolest VW build I’ve ever seen.. im sure you are really proud! Thanks for the share!!!

Cool rig. Definitely well-thought-out. I really like the VW bus configuration (back engined) Too bad they don't make them anymore. The lights are awesome. Why don't you do this for a living, setting up rigs like this? People will pay for cool stuff like this. The only thing lacking though is the provision of a toilet and shower. I guess it would be outdoors since the space is too small. It would take some leaps of creativity to design a T&B that would fit in a Sychro Vanagon.

Beautiful