Vintage Ford Econoline Camper Van - Saved From the Junkyard for Full Renovation!

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Welcome to the journey of reviving another classic! Join us in this in-depth tour of our rescued 1970 Ford Econoline Camper Van, once on the brink of the junkyard, now set for a breathtaking restoration and renovation. We see so much potential in this sweet old class B motorhome but the years of neglect have definitely taken their toll on this vintage caravan.
We plan to bring this vintage beauty back to life while showing you the step-by-step process along the way. This van was literally at the junkyard and was saved at the last minute - we're so happy it was. We'll repair, update, and modernize everything from the engine to the interior. We'll also try to throw in some tech-savvy upgrades and hopefully make it possible to stay off-grid for a period of time. Discover the unique quirks and features that make the 1970 Ford Econoline Camper Van a timeless classic. We're not just restoring a caravan; we're preserving a piece of automotive history.
If you have any experience with this type of campervan or renovation, we'd love to have you follow along with the journey to share your thoughts, tips, and experiences in the comments. Please consider subscribing and stay tuned for more!
If you're new to the channel, hope you check out some of our previous videos!
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@vickyschaffner2672 Месяц назад

You guys are either insane or we are all insane with you...watching is fun.

@retrorevivals Месяц назад

Agreed 😆. Thanks for watching!

@jayabner2896 6 месяцев назад

If you are going to continue the established precedent for naming I believe you should call this one VANhalen.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Oooohhhh, we could call him Eddie!

@kyleskiles3718 Месяц назад

And paint it like his red, white and black guitar! 🤘

@nikkilovesrocks Месяц назад

@@retrorevivalsSteady Eddie! Great You have the best thing going this side of RU-vid! I just subscribed & I'm procrastinating on cleaning the kitchen by watching your videos back2back! I can dream about using my creativity if I don't! You all are lucky ducks! 🦆 🍀

@puccipower 22 дня назад

omg plz call it vanhalen hahahaha

@puccipower 22 дня назад

@@retrorevivals cousin eddy

@anitahickson7456 4 месяца назад

I think you might find that the "bird feeder" is actually a camping toaster- at least from the brief look I got. Loving the video. I'm a new subscriber and being watching right now. 😂

@retrorevivals 4 месяца назад

That's so funny! When we first posted the video, we got so many comments about that. I think we might be the only people that didn't know it was a toaster, lol 😂 Thanks for watching!

@sandravandenelshout-oprins4622 21 день назад

You guys are so positive, chill and funny. I absolutely love watching you! Thanks for bringing joy as well as inspiration!

@retrorevivals 16 дней назад

Thanks!😁

@woody22660 3 часа назад

That van is awesome! Good find, cant wait to see it on the road.

@StephenBishopNOMAD 7 дней назад

She's absolutely beautiful wish we had that styling here in the UK. ❤💯✌️🤟👍😁🚐🚐🚐🚐☮️

@retrorevivals 3 дня назад

We are dying to get started on it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@ronaldwarren5220 14 дней назад

A mid-Michigan treasure. We are from the Grand Rapids area but retired to AZ.

@retrorevivals 11 дней назад

Thanks for watching!

@BrothaBola 6 месяцев назад

Dryce for Christmas gifts for everyone!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Great idea!

@paulbromell8018 6 месяцев назад

The bird feeder is a toaster. Good luck with the new project.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We enjoy learning new things from the comments 😁. Thanks!

@RAYSORENSEN 6 месяцев назад

The WD 40 was a sample size. I spent 30 yrs in the hardware business and gave hundreds of these away. Glad to see one still remains. Ray in Boise ID

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

That's so cool! Thanks for the comment, Ray!

@janissarywalker6312 2 дня назад

I'm itching all over while you rummage through those filthy cabinets.

@diananeuenschwander5560 Месяц назад

Can't wait to see what you will do to it to bring it back to its full glory.

@retrorevivals Месяц назад

We're excited too! A lot of work to be done for sure. Thanks for watching 😁

@carolcarden4712 6 месяцев назад

“We can move right in.” 😂😂😂😂

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

It is quite homey, isn't it? 😂

@reneem9353 3 месяца назад

I like that this van was rescued not once but twice. What a great life for it!

@retrorevivals 3 месяца назад

Thanks! We're excited to give it some new life 😉

@jaydegelder2964 16 дней назад

Dang Nab , you did it again.

@retrorevivals 11 дней назад

We're looking forward to getting started on this one soon!

@ocn2u 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your service young Soldier

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome 🇺🇸

@clintcarr5558 4 месяца назад

This was travel without air conditioning, I don't think I saw any air vents? Still a cool old vehicle. Have fun with it. Thanks for sharing it with us, DC

@retrorevivals 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment! We didn't even notice there aren't air vents, we'll need to take a closer look! We're excited to get started on it soon!

@joellenbroetzmann9053 6 месяцев назад

We had a 79 Dodge van conversion with a turtle shell top like that. Loved it! The headlights could actually be easily replaced instead of growing more cloudy every day. Those were the days. Now hubby turns 75 in a couple weeks. How did that happen??? Enjoy the restoration. It will make for great memories when you suddenly turn 75.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

They don't make them like that anymore 😁. We're fans of simplicity. Wish your husband a happy birthday from us 😉.

@randomlyjessie9689 6 месяцев назад

Love watching you guys! It’s so fun seeing you guys interact as a fellow married person, you can tell yall are absolute best friends as well. ❤ So excited to see where you take your projects! You have inspired me to start my own home projects and pick up the camera!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

That's amazing! Good luck on your project! Let us know when you have some videos published :-)

@christi4169 6 месяцев назад

Oh man, this is a MESS, let's get busy!!!!! Can't wait to see what you guys are going to do!!!!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

I don't think it's quite as bad as Harvey was but there's still quite a bit of dookie. We're excited!

@rvgalpals7245 6 месяцев назад

Looks like green is your colour Christie….. Once you get that Jack-knife sofa fixed up, matching captains chairs cleaned and conditioned alongside that cool retro flooring….you’ll be styling ! It definitely gives me a Scooby doo vibe though, super cool find !

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

The green is cool but are you feeling orange vibes from it at all?

@rvgalpals7245 6 месяцев назад

Well…..there is a Napoleon Dynamite vibe happening🤔It would mean reupholstering all the seating, probably need new headliners anyways…and there is the usual old RV surprises. Although I think you 2 are well capable of doing it. I sew/ upholster and I found a really good RU-vid channel for that part. Take a look at Old School Auto Upholstery Techniques….the guy is amazing. Can’t wait to see what you 2 are up to next😉 If you go orange, I guess that’ll make Tyler…. Uncle Rico 👨🏻‍🦰

@vega1975 4 месяца назад

I had one just like that one 20 years ago same top . My site up was starting from the drives seat a Queen bed on drawer slides under it was the water tank . Behind that was cabinet with a 3 burner cook top next in line was the sink on a kitty corner. At the drivers side back door was the grey water tank next was that ice box. Then a wall with a kitty corner closet ( bathroom ) then 1 foot wide cabin next to the side door. up top over the front seats was a pull out bed 3 pieces of ply wood it slides out over the side doors . In the back above the back doors was cabinet.

@retrorevivals 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment! We're looking forward to bringing this old van back to life! There seems to be so much potential there; hopefully we aren't biting off more than we can chew! Thanks for watching!

@vega1975 4 месяца назад

Let's tinker with a van ! As for biting more tan you can chew. I just did a 1993 Ford Weekender (30 Amp power 2 burn cook top sink Wall Ac in the back not in the window microwave all factor) To bring it up for traveling New window AC new Microwave (Walmart ) new distributor with cap tune up air gas oil filter's radiator water pump thermostat All the hoses 4 shock's 4 new 10 ply tire's $1,000 bucks. When I did the coolant system I put in HEAD GASKET SEALOR (A liquid ) just in case . Its Drivable but Still needs junk yard springs. I know I should film it for RU-vid @@retrorevivals

@tecranch6224 6 месяцев назад

Can’t wait to see this series. That van is a diamond in the rough! Love the content. Greetings from South Texas.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Greetings! Thanks for the comment and we're happy to have you following along. We're excited about this van 🎉

@louvin5671 4 месяца назад

You seem like such a nice couple and family. I love that you are G-rated. And you are not at all afraid of some work. Oh to be younger, I say to myself. You were going through the cabinets like you had no fear. That thing you thought was a bird feeder is actually a stovetop toaster. I have one, but it is not that old!! I know it will be a long time before you finish it, but I can't wait to see what you do to it. I love what you have done with Harvey!

@retrorevivals 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for the comment! We're really looking forward to getting things moving with our upcoming projects. Work is progressing on the barn (we were hoping it would be finished by now) but anyway, soon! Too funny about the toaster... other people corrected us on that too. We're definitely going to have to put bird seed in it to see what happens, lol.

@davidshutts147 6 месяцев назад

I can't wait to see these projects develop!!! I love what you two are doing and it's so fun to watch the progress. It would be awesome if you planned to raffle off one of the campers when you're done!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Oh my gosh, that would be so awesome if we could. So far, the channel and RV projects are definitely costing us more $ than we're making so we're not quite to that point yet but, maybe someday!

@elizabeththompson6345 6 месяцев назад

That “bird feeder” is actually a toaster! I remember that from camping when I was a kid!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

So funny! We get this sweet old van and almost all of the comments are about the toaster, lolol. How does everyone except for us know that it's a toaster? 😂😂

@elizabeththompson6345 6 месяцев назад

@@retrorevivals because I’m old!!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@JANDLWOODWORKING 6 месяцев назад

Love you guys so much!!! look forward to you renaming (colorful Names ) during the restore process Keep Smiling!!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! We're excited about this one!

@mikegonzales7234 14 дней назад

I'm sure you will get it going

@retrorevivals 11 дней назад

We're looking forward to working on it soon!

@larrysmith3181 6 месяцев назад

What you called a bird feeder is actorly a camping toaster.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Good to know. Thanks!

@danielmurray3496 6 месяцев назад

great turn of events leading to it being saved, i feel it was ment to be

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We're glad he got to it when he did! We're excited for the new challenge 🎉

@Gramps83 6 месяцев назад

That "Bird feeder" is a toaster.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment 😁

@alisefranklin8490 6 месяцев назад

That “thing” you pulled out of the cabinet where the electric skillet was….the brown square thing….is a very old toaster! You put 4 pieces of bread around the sides of it, set it over a gas burner….it worked great! Hope you can understand what I am talking about!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Sure,that makes sense. We enjoy learning new things from the comments. Thanks!

@JackKrei 4 месяца назад

Well that's settled you have to name it after a horn player.🎷🎺📯

@retrorevivals 4 месяца назад

Ooohhh, that's a good idea! We haven't even begun to think about names for this one yet but we probably should soon! Thanks for the comment 😀

@Johnny.D 6 месяцев назад

This Is gonna be fun!!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

It's a huge project but it should be fun 😁!!

@CoffeeD64 6 месяцев назад

Keep up the good videos and stay safe and cool

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! ❤️

@tubeMonger 6 месяцев назад

One of my favourite channels. I like your dynamics 🙂 Greetings from Finland.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

That's amazing, thanks so much!

@EverSoInnocent 4 месяца назад

The middle spot on the wooden cupholder was for an ash tray. Really excited about watching this restoration!

@retrorevivals 4 месяца назад

Ah, that makes sense! We're excited to get started on this project soon! Thanks for tuning in 💚

@heidihobson4525 Месяц назад

My thought was a thermos, but now ash tray seems obvious 😅

@chrisharlow6652 6 месяцев назад

Can't wait to see u guys start working on the project

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, we're excited too!

@supertrooper4177 2 месяца назад

Love this van! I have the same one without the topper and it's just a great time driving it! Can't wait to see yalls progress to such a treasure ❤

@retrorevivals 2 месяца назад

That's awesome! Is yours a campervan or an original passenger van?

@supertrooper4177 2 месяца назад

@retrorevivals mine is a passenger van but I think the campervans are beautiful one day I'll have one!

@67Toffe 5 месяцев назад

Really waiting for this one❤

@retrorevivals 5 месяцев назад

Yes, we're excited to get started on it too!

@amandacostandine6026 6 месяцев назад

The weird tower thing at 25:15 is a camp toaster. U put the thing over a burner and set toast on the sides.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment! That makes way more sense than a bird feeder 😂

@stevegordon5243 6 месяцев назад

Oh lord, you two are gluttons for punishment but I'm TOTALLY HERE FOR IT!!! You are so entertaining to watch!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We certainly are but glad to have you joining in on the fun!

@vickeydoddandmaylee9518 6 месяцев назад

The thing you thought was a bird feeder is a toaster that goes over the stove eye.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Well, that makes more sense! What kind of van camper puts out a bird feeder? 😂

@ronstiers1142 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your service. I also served too 15 years Army and Navy. My wife is from Saginaw We live in Kentucky. We still go up to Michigan every year. Actually we are going up this summer. I love your videos please keep them coming. I love your videos for Harvey

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome! And thank you for your service 🇺🇸😉. Michigan is the place to be in the summer! Not so much right now. Cold and wet. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching 😁.

@williamsedlock3903 6 месяцев назад

That pan inside the van looks something like my battery pan on my Chevy van that holds the house battery I would paint it just like the Scooby-Doo van lol lol

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

That's good to know. I didn't look closely enough to see where the house battery,if it had one,might be. Scooby-Doo is cool but I think we'll go with something more traditional😉. Thanks for the comment 😁

@TylerCreates 6 месяцев назад

As a Ford guy I approve haha!!! Super duper excited for this reno/revival.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Tyler, we're excited too 🎉

@hdrider2319 6 месяцев назад

Super Duper! Congrats!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! 🎉

@seniorLu48 3 месяца назад

I'm in the process of going and looking at a van almost like yours. With plenty of elbow grease one can do just about anything; the best of luck to you both. Bring that baby back to life. Arriba

@retrorevivals 3 месяца назад

Awesome! Good luck with your project. We're excited to get started on ours 😁

@Allnightexplor 6 месяцев назад

The journey begins-again! Looking forward to follow along! This time for the first start to finish for me!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

That's awesome! Welcome to the channel! We'll be working on this one and the Holiday Rambler too (plus we're still not finished with Harvey) but this van is going to be a much bigger project than the Rambler so we'll probably have much more time focused on it. Thanks for watching!

@frazbmw 5 месяцев назад

You two are awesome! I'd love to find a partner that was into van rebuilding stuff like you 2

@retrorevivals 5 месяцев назад

We try to have fun! Thanks for watching 🎉🎉

@georgewheeler3731 6 месяцев назад

That bird feeder looking thing is a stove top toaster, turn on your burner set it on the burner, put your bread slices on the uprights, then flip them over toast the other side to your liking.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment 😁. We'd never seen a toaster like that before. We learn new things all the time😉. Thanks again for sharing.

@tamaraliscia3408 6 месяцев назад

When I was growing up, we had one of those toasters for tent and trailer camping...it works great and toasts really fast.

@stevenannett1739 6 месяцев назад

I LOVE the old vans ! I had a 1970 Dodge tradesman 100 back in the 90,s loved that van!,,Have fun with this one .

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! We're excited 🎉

@bigboy7073 6 месяцев назад

DON'T MISS THE PROVERBIAL BOAT! Name it "Toad"! Because it's HORNy!!!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Ooohhh, thanks for the name suggestion! What's that kid's name in Old Yeller that caught the "horny toad"? Arliss? Maybe we should name it Arliss - it's certainly an old-timey name 😂

@bigboy7073 6 месяцев назад

@@retrorevivals he IS named Arliss!

@bigboy7073 6 месяцев назад

Stay with me here... Do you then abandon Christie's idea of painting it orange and instead paint it yellow? Thus trading your green toad for a yellow dog JUST LIKE ARLISS! You could even modify the name to "aRViss"!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

@@bigboy7073 This will be strongly considered! Or just call him Yeller... "Come Back Yeller." Since we're going to revive him. It'll be the best doggone van.

@marymontalvo4413 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing ❤

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching 🎉

@rogerward3185 6 месяцев назад

I'm looking forward to seeing this one going forward!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We are too! 🎉

@barbaraclemons8753 6 месяцев назад

I think a baby blue and white outside would be so cute.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

That would be cute!

@TheGadgetlinda 6 месяцев назад

That birdfeeder is actually a toaster, I think

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Well, that makes more sense than a bird feeder!

@deniselauffer8577 6 месяцев назад

Liking the Orange Vibe

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Two-tone like it is but orange and white-ish, right? 🎉🎉

@jameschism1457 6 месяцев назад

That rusty square thing you found is a 4 slice bread toaster. You put it on a burner and put your bread on the sides. Awesome van. I once had a 1970 Ford Van.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We're excited about this van! Thanks for the toaster info too... I think we're the only ones that didn't know it was a toaster at this point 😂

@dorabort6622 6 месяцев назад

Can’t wait to watch you guys work on this! You two are very funny. I think it will be worth redoing the van. We know it will be great when your done!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! We're excited too!

@dianesilverstein6475 6 месяцев назад

I vote "keep it retro"!! Such a cool project! Looking forward to this journey.❤😊

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We'll definitely plan to keep a vintage vibe but will need to update to more modern amenities and, of course, de-poopify it 😂

@carolinehannah3283 6 месяцев назад

I can’t wait to see the renovation of this van and I think it’s worth a renovation.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! We're excited to get started on it 🎉

@juliemcneal5742 6 месяцев назад

Awesome buy! I think that birdhouse you found is a vintage campfire toaster for bread! Loving your projects. I’m all in!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! We're excited for what's to come! And, yes, a toaster, not a bird feeder, sheesh!

@goinggoinggone17 6 месяцев назад

Ahhh love the van. Definitely think it's a keeper. Can't wait to see it turn into a great camper. I'm almost 80 but if I had it in camping condition I would love to proudly pull into the campgrounds with It. Have fun bringing this find to life.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We're hoping to make it a show-stopper for sure! We need to make sure it runs first though! Thanks again for watching!

@siddembowski2844 6 месяцев назад

I did not think you could find a worse rig to work on then the Dodge you exceed my expectations ten fold

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Haha! 😆 Always glad when we can exceed someone's expectations!

@jacquelineg3987 4 месяца назад

haha!! These folk know what to do… lol looking forward to seeing the progress how about you?

@carolcarden4712 6 месяцев назад

The ‘bird feeder’ is actually a toaster. Place over the eye/burner of the stove and toast your bread.

@warlockpolarbear724 6 месяцев назад

Thought I had the first comment on that toaster. Good job.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! That's good to know.!

@loricook4158 5 месяцев назад

I’m late to comment but Junior as in Harvey Junior has a nice ring to it.

@retrorevivals 5 месяцев назад

We haven't named our little van yet so you're not too late! Thanks for the suggestion!

@kathybegay7963 6 месяцев назад

I want one of those Ford Econoline camper vans soooo bad!! We travel back and forth to Cincinnati to visit our kids and grandkids. One of these would make it so much more comfortable....renovated of course...lol

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Isn't it the coolest?!? We have high hopes for the renovation!

@isitmeyourelookingfor9800 6 месяцев назад

What a find! Looking forward to this new project..I enjoyed the tour .. Molly 🌷

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Molly! We're excited too 🎉

@thedr4549 5 месяцев назад

Love your channel! Cruisair was a California based RV conversation company, they are no longer in business. Your sidemarker lights are the same as the early Ford Broncos, and available new. I'm currently redoing a Cruisair Econoline very similar to yours!

@retrorevivals 5 месяцев назад

That's awesome! Thanks for the comment! We'd love to have you follow along to share with us what you learned redoing your Econoline!

@davidnoyes3373 6 месяцев назад

Good luck you will need it!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! We appreciate the support 😉

@win1885 5 месяцев назад

The small WD40 can is a give-away sample. Tom Ireland

@retrorevivals 5 месяцев назад

That's awesome! We had never seen anything like it!

@sneaks01 2 месяца назад

Hope we see more of this revival! Great channel!

@retrorevivals 2 месяца назад

Thank you!! We'll get started on this one soon. Keep watching 😁

@richardtaijeron8838 3 дня назад

Awesome fine 💯🤙🏾

@jackvanleeuwenkamp4706 6 месяцев назад

I’m so glad you have another project… I love watching you guys so much and harvey is almost done…. This will be great! ❤️🇨🇦

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Jack! We definitely have our work cut out for us.

@nickhodges09 6 месяцев назад

Pretty sure the Bird Feeder is a toaster! Very cool.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

It seems like everyone in the free world knew that except for us, LOL. Thanks, Nick 😊

@JohanGavieres 5 месяцев назад

Hope this comes out awesome.

@retrorevivals 5 месяцев назад

Yes, we do too! Thanks for the comment!

@nightfall22 6 месяцев назад

It’s so kickass, green is one of my favourite colours. Lil Harvey junior. These van are hilarious… my first gig starting out on the ambulance was with a humongous company that’s well know that has a 3 letter name 🤔😉 like no one knows AMR, anyways… they had 2 1988 or 89 Chevy vans with the flat face like this and it was a race to get one of those ambulances when I worked on the 12 hour shifts because it had this gigantic old school light bar. Federal Q like a fire engine and had no power steering so it was just funny to drive. One thing it did have was space for days in the back 😂. There was nowhere to store our possebox errrm clipboard with runsheets and if you forgot and left it on the dashboard going lights and sirens you take a turn and it would fly off and hit you in the chest 😂 now this was an aluminium 2.25 inch thick clipboard 😂. Glorious times. Memory lane, now I’m an old crusty 46 year old paramedic 😂🤦🏽‍♂️… horns rule! 🤘🏾😈 thank you for your service Tyler! 🇺🇸

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Isn't it a beaut?!? Old and crusty at 46? Nah, we're just getting started at life in our mid-40's, right?? You do have some good memories of the "good ol days" though! You're lucky your clipboards and stuff didn't just fly right out the window. There isn't much space in the front of these bad boys. The horns are sweet though. We're looking forward to digging into it more but probably should spend a little time on the Rambler first.

@bethanne6101 6 месяцев назад

Yay! This is awesome can’t wait for the restoration to begin…Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for your service, Sir!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

@ruckseed 6 месяцев назад

Looks like a worthwhile build. I bet with the upgrades that can be a great couple's escape rig. Diggin your thinking.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We hope so! Thanks for the comment!

@southernrebel159 5 месяцев назад

I just recently found you a couple of days ago. I enjoy watching you all redo the old travel trailers and RV's. Y'all's way of doing these videos and the editing reminds me of Sleeperdude. He is a mechanic in Tennessee that used to work and paint and autobody also. Y'all should go look him up if y'all get a chance. Anyhow, thanks for the videos, y'all take care and may Father YHVH God bless y'all.

@retrorevivals 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment! We're happy that you found our channel! We have seen Sleeperdude - good stuff! The comparison is a compliment although we'll never be able to have as many animals as them, lol.

@user-zv7zt7en4s 5 месяцев назад

YES Paint it orange! My family had one exactly the same when I was growing up and it was orange and white. We even had a Harvey that was the same! Green paint and all lol. Im in northern Indiana makes me wonder. I remember using that van for short trips and lots of drive in movies. We'd have a blast!

@retrorevivals 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for agreeing! We think it will be pretty sweet when we're done. Also,thanks for sharing your memories 😁.

@shefru60 6 месяцев назад

I’m looking forward to the fun you’ll bring to us as you restore/revive the van. 🤣 By the way, the “bird feeder” is actually a toaster. It goes on a propane burner. When cooking breakfast at the campsite, we use ours on our Coleman stove. It makes the best toast!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for letting us know. I guess if you burn the toast,it can then double as a bird feeder 😜! Thanks for the comment.

@renegadeclown8748 2 месяца назад

I would enjoy seeing more on this Econoline. Super cool van. And it could really be awesome once it's done. Sure does need a lot of work. But I have faith in you guys. Great content fun to watch 😍😎👍

@retrorevivals Месяц назад

We definitely have ideas for the Econoline. Hopefully we can start on it soon. Just a few other projects going on right now. Keep watching! Thanks for the comment 😁

@denniseldridge2936 6 месяцев назад

Hey, this is proof you guys are certifiably insane - and I love you all even more for that (I can relate!). Seriously though, I can't wait to see this one transform like the first one, which is seriously impressive. I did want to chime in on that odd metal thingy you couldn't identify while going through the drawers and cabinets. I think it might be an old-fashioned toasting thing, in which you have a source of heat underneath and the bread laid on each side. After a bit you'd have to manually turn over the bread to toast on the other side. I may be wrong though lol. What's great about these videos is that you have a great record of the before state, so you get extra satisfaction out of your hard work. All the best to you guys!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for relating to our insanity! It seems that everyone knew that was a toaster except for us 😂😂. We're excited 🎉

@paulfauth2549 6 месяцев назад

Love watching you and your family. Took an old camper I bought for $1000 last year and it was so fun. Keep doing what your doing and thank you for cranking out amazing content.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

These old vehicles are a blast! We'll keep working on them. Glad you've been enjoying the videos 😁.

@michaelpendarvis7814 6 месяцев назад

Okay, I'm hooked on this one bad! My wife and I both have wanted a van like this for years, can't wait to follow the progress on this!! I may have said this before but I'm soooo glad I found your channel, love it!!!!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the comment, we're excited too!

@algrimm5061 Месяц назад

That metal pyramid is a toaster.

@retrorevivals Месяц назад

Thanks! It's a cool piece of camping gear 😁

@jacquelineg3987 4 месяца назад

I have a 1977 ford 350 van with a high top! It’s a rust bucket but we got it running.

@retrorevivals 4 месяца назад

Great job! Are you going to redo it?

@jacquelineg3987 4 месяца назад

@@retrorevivals it was originally a camper van, but was gutted out when I bought it for 1,200 due to leaks. Last summer I resealed around the high top, put tongue and groove cedar on the side walls. (Smells so good!) And put some laminated flooring down. I have a Colman cot, and some recycled shelving to hold kitchen gear. It’s pretty cozy for me and the 4 dogs. I’m really lucky to live in a small remote town with logging roads. It has high clearance and climbs right up the mountain. The rusting is far to gone for my abilities or income level to fix. I’m just going to enjoy it for as long as I can 😁. I absolutely love being able to stand up in it. I hope the best for your rebuild. A family friend helped me replace the basics… cap and rotor, spark plugs, vacuum lines. The gas gauge didn’t work so I brought it to an old school mechanic who helped remove the gas tank and replaced the floater valve inside and replaced the gas lines. And a few other things… well worth the 900 dollars for security of mind. It runs really well now. I love it in all its ugly glory…. Lol I’m glad these things are still on the road, and that man who drove by yours saved it from the car crushers!!! I bet if you ever resold it he’d buy it in a minute lol !! I love your channel by the way, you have such a kind and supportive back and forth with each other as a couple. And your son getting ready to enter driving privileges Whoo hoo! I remember those days. Super cute how you call him Jackie ( from one to another).

@retrorevivals 4 месяца назад

Sounds like you certainly extended the life of your van! We're really looking forward to getting started on ours. I don't know if you saw it but we're putting up a pole barn that we can use as a shop. Hopefully just a couple more weeks and it'll be up. Then we'll be able to really get to work. Thanks for you kind comments about the channel. We've been working really hard and having fun. We love when the kids want to be involved but it's not always easy. They're at that age where their parents aren't always the most fun people to be around for some reason 😂.

@jacquelineg3987 4 месяца назад

@@retrorevivals haha! Understand completely!

@Just.Cathy.Not.aWanderingGypsy 6 месяцев назад

Omg!!! I so wish I could do something like this!! Excited to see this done!!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment 😁. You don't have to start at rock bottom like we seem to. Just find a project and get started 😉.

@2AZSUN 6 месяцев назад

Oh you kids!! What have you gotten yourselves into this time?? Actually, for a 70 Ford van, that one looks like a major find. The fact that it has any side panels left to it at all is huge. Those old Fords were notorious for completely rusting out, especially in the Midwest. That little whiskey dent in the bumper is nothing compared to what they typically look like!! These vids never fail to reveal hidden secrets. First we discover twins that no one knew existed. Now we find out we have a Veteran in our mist who has paint and body experience. And then there's this whole new project!! Will the surprises ever end?? This little project will be a fun one. Looking forward to see if you can get it back together and worthy of a camping trip. But most importantly...Tyler, thanks for your service!!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We feel very fortunate to find one in decent shape. Like you said,the Midwest is hard on old vehicles. It'll take some time,but we'll get there. And you're welcome 😉🇺🇸

@denacampbell1201 6 месяцев назад

Can’t wait for you to start working on this!

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

We're excited to get started too. Keep watching!

@waynekarnold 6 месяцев назад

Can hardly wait it's going to be awesome ❤ Keep up good work It can only get better God bless you and your family 😊

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! ❤

@mildredlackey1938 6 месяцев назад

Love your new adventure with the van, you two are so funny, it makes me want to come help clean it all up and see how great you guys can make it, good luck and stay healthy guys,

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

Hey, if you wanted to clean it out for us, Mildred, we wouldn't say no 😂😂

@mowguy1 3 месяца назад

The van is a good idea for you. best of luck.

@retrorevivals 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@chrischartron1479 6 месяцев назад

I just found you guys doomscrolling through RU-vid and so glad I did. You have binged watch your Harvey videos and what a transformation. I started looking to see what kind of retro revivals are near me now.

@retrorevivals 6 месяцев назад

That's awesome! We appreciate you watching and are happy you like our videos 😁