Let The Build BEGIN! Fire Truck to Expedition Camper

Published 2024-06-07
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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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All Comments (21)
  • That's not a stretcher carrier, that's a collapsable outside kitchen!
  • 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 😂
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • @GlenysMulvany
    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 !!
  • @Creative_Sparks
    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! 👏🏻 🎉 🚒
  • @danhadfield6275
    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 ❤
  • @petrolthreads_
    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! 💪
  • @ianmoir5423
    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.
  • @WagnerGimenes
    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.
  • @jakejohnson_
    That stretcher bracket would make really cool outdoor seating
  • Wow and wow…what a huge amount of space you now have to play with. Can’t wait.
  • 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.❤💙
  • 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! 😂
  • @davidpaxton4879
    Can’t wait to see how it turns out. You have one of the best, possibly even the best, channels on YouTube. 👍👍👍
  • @LRD90
    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 YouTube but couldn’t see this week’s video, WHAAT so disappointed. Then I realised it was Friday. Dooooooow 😀😀😀.
  • @michaelaley10
    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.
  • @cmwilfred
    It’s 10am (Dubai Time) on a Saturday….. 🎉 It’s time for my favourite YouTube couple
  • @ivanstevens
    Wow, you have done loads. This will be quite a unique camper build for sure.