Making Custom Door Panels for my Chevy Express Van Conversion
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- This was a LOT harder and took so much longer than I expected. But in the end I'm actually pretty satisfied with them I think. Sure, there are better, easier materials I probably could have used, but I really wanted to add that wood grain look, plus the storage and tables were a bonus I couldn't pass up.
I'm very bad at sewing, don't judge me too hard lol. So glad to finally have gotten another video out! I really have to pick up the pace now, but it was killing me every day I didn't have another update to show my progress. Electrical system next! Terrifying. Luckily, I have some well-qualified help...
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Intro: 0:00
Installing Swivel Seat: 2:37
Removing Door Panels: 5:55
The Plan: 8:47
Testing Plywood Panel Fit: 10:05
Building Rear Door Storage Box: 11:50
Building Side Door Storage Box: 15:03
Fitting Rear Door Flip-Up Table: 19:12
Final Fitting of Storage Boxes and Door Panels: 21:06
Staining and Sealing: 22:37
Adding Insulating and Attaching Panels: 24:00
Sewing Reflective Window Covers: 25:52
The Three 'T's of Van Building: 29:30
Outro: 31:52
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*My biggest takeaway:* don't cut holes in the door panels for storage until I actually have the storage boxes themselves built, lol.
*I'M SORRY!* It takes an insanely long time to make these videos, for various reasons - I have a full-time job, sometimes the weather isn't cooperating, I run out of materials, I have to film everything myself so it takes me a lot longer than if I were just working on it without documenting everything, and last but not least, I don't know what I'm doing. I don't even know how to express to you how eager I always am to finish and put out these videos. Now more than ever, since I gotta finish this thing by mid-July! Thanks for coming back and still watching anyways.
Hey you’re learning as you go. Gotta get experience somehow. I admire your can do attitude. Most would pay someone to do it or not do it at all. If it was easy everyone would be doing it. Thanks for sharing Lindsay !
id smell ur arm pits
I am a 57 year old woman that has been planning on adventuring out across the united states alone. This is a 30 year dream. I finally bought a van, an 03 gmc savana 2500 with 95,000 miles and an excellent service record. First thing I did was put a backup camera in it so I don't kill someone. I've watched countless video's on these builds during the last year and a half, and I have to tell you, watching yours, and especially your struggles and frustrations you have faced - has been much more helpful than watching a lot of the others. Most of them don't show the issues they encounter. It's like ta-da and its done. Thanks for keepin' it real.
Yes! I’m so excited for you. Thank you for watching! That is exactly why I started this series - I wanted to demystify some of the tiny details that most people seem to just gloss over!
Yes, you can, girrrrrrrrrrrrrrl❤❤❤
We are our toughest critics…you are AMAZING, period! I am in awe and I am Sure I am not the only one. Thanks for sharing your journey. I am so excited for you…and meeeee:) I cannot wait to start and your energy definitely inspires me …cheers.
Have fun!! Good luck and lemme know if I can answer any questions for you 🚐
I LOVE the the door covers and the table you build. the fact that it doesn't fully align gives it character..You're very talented don't kid yourself. Well done you got a new Subscriber
If we all had a shop with table saw and tools and an advisor, we could do this. What's admirable is she's working in freezing weather. Should get a medal just for that.
I'm seriously so proud of you, and I don't even know you, lol. The production quality of this video alone is something to rave about.. never mind the ambition and talent. Yes TALENT! Well done :)
Determination is so much more important than talent! Good job! I’m 60, female , and doing my first van, I have sewing skills, and some tools, but the wood work is a challenge! 👍
This is the first of your videos I've seen. I found it because i was searching for a video on how to remove door panels on my 2015 GMC Savana.
I just subscribed and can't wait to catch up.
Woman power! I'm doing my own build as well❤
I love this so so much!
You're killing it lady
I like watching videos that make me re-evaluate my life choices
One of the best van build videos ever. Laughed the whole way through. So true.
I am very impressed
I love your channel, keep up the great work, love the content! Greetings from Riverside in sunny Southern California. This is Alan, safe travels ok??!!
definitely one of the corners of a van buildout where all the work is invisible. But everything still looks great! And you (and all of us) know how much engineering and problem solving went into those compartments. Also always a treat to see your many fabulous graphic tees/crewnecks+hats
Bleh, yeah it feels like the only choice is to do it by trial and error, so…aghhhh. I definitely cried at least once while building those storage boxes lmao
Found your channel in my searches for Chevy van builds. It's clear you put a lot of effort into the videos. Following along with our own Chevy Express. Keep up the awesome work.
Love the t-shirts!
Please don’t wait wait so long to post videos. Your one of my favorites to watch. You crack me up!
It is a HUGE challenge to work on the vans,....especially the older vans with curved walls, doors, ceilings.......thank you for sharing!!!!!
Ayeeeeeeee❤❤❤Lindsay’s my hero!!!! You GO, GIRRRRRRRRRL
Amazing project
So cool to show your mistakes and help others learn from them. I plan on doing this to my doors. Thanks!
Nice! I have waited for this episode - thank you for uploading :)
the amount of times i was concerned for your fingers in this ahahaha
34 minutes??? girl this is a full discovery channel show tf
Crying at all these comments lmaoooo
Good Job 🎊🎉
Everything takes time and problem solving 💞
Good job. We have the same van. I built out my van and plan on camping all the national parks. We may run into each other out there.
i love this series.
You forgot one thing in your list of privileges: Health.
I have all the "time" in the world. And, given that I'm not in a hurry, even if it takes a bit of that time to save up money for parts/materials/tools, I've got the "tools" part taken care of. As for talent, I have some, but I'm weak in some areas. [That describes a lot of folks, I think.]
The biggest barrier for me is the fact that I'm dealing with multiple disabilities. Being healthy and able bodied is a HUGE advantage/privilege that I simply don't have. Nevertheless, I shall persist.
I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!
100%! It is simply a lot of physical labor and that in itself is taxing, even more so when you aren’t always feeling well. Thank you so much for watching, and good luck on your build!
Nice job 🙌
in the process of obtaining a 3500. thanks for future possibilities.
yes!! literally looking for exactly this with the door panels. I was losing hope with my vision but you gave me hope! totally appreciate you authenticity in this. I cut something crooked the other day and was just way too hard on myself lol
Seriously cool to see the progress you're making. Good luck with the progress yet to be done!
Yay! So excited for this update!
Very creative! Just what I needed to see for our next upgrade.
Your back 💞 Great to hear from ya again. Keep it up.
watching you build all these boxes like ur doing ikea on hard mode...hahah when I tell you I cannot wait to use this van...
great to see you doing your build, should start mine soon now I have a van 👍
This is a brilliant video! So many great ideas in here.
Great job so far. I completely agree with your assessment. The three Ts you mentioned are correct. Time for me is very limited. Although i have no kids and am not married (anymore), i still go to school full time, have a demanding job, and have other important things to get to throughout the weekend, which are causing my build to be taking... 8 months now at this point, 5 months longer than i originally thought. And i am probably about 70% complete. I also found out that tools are super limiting in what you can do, and have spent almost $2k just in tools. Talent I'm not too worried about, as i like to tinker around this stuff. Anyways, great video, keep up the good work 👍
Love your content. It’s very real. Refreshing!!
well done! such a great video!!
I'm really excited to see you on your trip! There's a New York State park called Glimmerglass that I absolutely loved, it was really small but super interesting. I dont think it'll be on your trip trajectory but its a very pretty park with a super cool 1800's era colonial estate that's well worth the drive in my opinion. Maybe its just me but I can't wait to see you tour the national parks with your video style. I love your editing and narration very much and it'll be interesting to see you apply it to travelouge content!
It looks to be painfully close to the route that I'm taking, but not quite enough that it would make sense for me to stop by - at least not on the way there. Maybe if I have time I can see it on the way back! I can't wait to get out and go places with this thing fully (or at least somewhat...) finished. The videos are gonna be great! And you'll finally get to see more than just my dad's garage...lol.
I bought a Chevy Express last week too! Luckily it was a tailgating vehicle and most modifications were done - even has shore power to 4 outlets. It doesn't look as cool as yours is going to look but its really fun to drive, and once we add the fan and a bunk window, it'll be really cool. love the videos, learning a lot.
Adding a window is scary stuff haha!! The fan is a good way to get your feet wet, once I did that I felt unstoppable lol. Good luck!
I’m watching your video on July 11 2022. It’s 105 degrees in Dallas TX today. Wouldn’t mind a few minutes of 8 degrees
I’m a wimp with heat but it’s like 90 here and I’m starting to agree with you….haha
ur color grading is fire
I have a Chevy express too that I am converting. I wish the doors were flat like the Ford Econoline. The Chevy has so many weird shapes and angles. I ended up putting insulation in the doors and reusing the plastic panels. Your van is looking good so far.
swivel plate fucks wow. can't believe how easy it looked tbh.
I think you should spray paint the silver part of your window covers or turn them around so the silver is on the inside. So when your using them no one knows your inside 😊
The silver is what reflects the sun and keeps the van cool, so I can’t cover that up, but the opposite black fabric side is for stealth, so they’re reversible!
i just knowwww it took you forever to film scraping that snow off your car.
May I please say that you might be influenced by a famous NYC TH-camr? The added touch is real nice. Mike
A little! I actually made a video like…three years ago? Where I talk about Casey haha.
I did wood panels like you did but glued speaker felt on them to make them more plush. Kill mat on the inside of the doors also helps quiet things down and help insulate a little more.
Ah do you have an express? These doors are so curved! I considered more killmat in the doors but honestly it wasn’t worth the cost to me haha, I already have some underneath my subfloor!
@@LindsayDaly Yes I have a Express. I used strips of wood on the low real low spots and luan panels which have much more flex than plywood also walled the interior with luan panels and felted the walls with polymat. Didn’t do the cool shelves in the doors just panels to replace the ugly plastic ones.
I see! Yeah I definitely should have tried luan, it probably would have given me a lot less grief. I was researching a bit for an upcoming trip to the hardware store, so I think I’m gonna go with some luan panels for the walls!
@@LindsayDaly omg this is hardcore van talk tbh
@13:39…and she curses😂😂😂aweeeeee, shiiiiiii😂😂😂
Nice video I like it
Hi Lindsay, I found your channel today and am binge watching. What size engine is in your van and what kind of fuel mileage do you get? I thoroughly am having fun watching you build this. Love how your dad supports you. Blessings to you. I am Thankful I found your channel. Cannot wait to see your travels. Ann from Texas. Journey On
Hi Ann, thanks for watching! My express is a v6 4.3L and I get roughly 15-17mpg with a 25 gallon tank!
I have a 2001 Chevy Express van that I recently converted. It was my deceased wife handicap van and after she passed I decided to make a weekend camper out of it to go on trips with my kids and grandkids. May I ask where you obtained the seat swivels from. Good luck with your build and good luck and much joy in your travels. Take care and stay safe
My swivel plate was from Shop4seats.com, but definitely get the kind with the circular cutout in the center instead of what I got so you don’t have to disconnect the airbag wires whenever you want to swivel around haha
Thank you
This an after thought, but did you know you didn’t have to remove the seat and base; just the seat only. And the only thing you’d have to do is remove the seat, and install the swivel plate….
ASMR Queen 26:50-27:03
Ooh my shit TINGLIN
looking forward to the electrical. That looks to be the hardest part.
Love how you even show the mistakes. I have a Chevy Express and would love a swivel seat. Could you please tell me where you get the plate? Was the seat itself super heavy?
The swivel plate was from Shop4Seats.com, but like I mentioned, if you have a Chevy express, make sure to get the kind of plate with a hole in the center for the wiring! The chair itself was not too heavy, no - I think the swivel plate was heavier than the chair!
Awesome video where can I get those seat covers and swivel plate?
So let me get this straight you don't want to extend some wires under your seat or drill a couple holes in metal if you needed to on a swivel plate but you're going to redo the entire interior of a van LOL you better get ready
That’s kinda the point… I wasn’t ready to do that stuff yet! But after fully wiring a three-source electrical system, I think I’ve got it covered now. Still hate cutting metal though haha. I think I’ll always hate that. Thanks for watching JT!
@@LindsayDaly look how easily you cut the metal door! Go for it. Wiring and extending wires is easy!
What carhartt seat covers were those? They look great ! We’re they the bucket seat? Looking for something for my express
They’re from Covercraft! A bit pricey but extremely worth it in my opinion: www.covercraft.com/us/en/product/carhartt-seatsaver-custom-duck-weave-seat-covers.SSC-SSCA?gclid=CjwKCAjw9-6oBhBaEiwAHv1QvF1xG1t_f-On9YDDyeMAkBloDZtZjtaOCMDiDF5laAOTxzymmDCLUxoCV4UQAvD_BwE
I liked your video. I really want seat covers for my new 2003 Chevy expess. What kind did you get for your birthday and how do you like them?
These are Carhartt seat covers from Covercraft.com ! They make them custom for specific vehicle models, including the Express!
can i ask where did you buy the swivel plate from?
Are you able to share where you got the swivel hardware? It would be greatly appreciated!
It was from Shop4Seats.com!
Where did you get the bracket/lifts for the table tops?
They’re just regular old folding shelf brackets from Home Depot, they should come right up if you search em!
How did you cover the wires above the back doors?
I didn’t! Although they are partially hidden behind my “curtain” (a mosquito net) that I have on a sliding rail at the back doors. I will likely replace it eventually with a sturdier rod and a real curtain.
@lindsay daly - how do you like those seat covers? any feedback?
I’m obsessed!! I love them, they look so good and are a thousand times better than the cheap bodyglove brand cover I had on there before. Drove me nuts whenever I slid off the drivers seat and the cover would slide off with me. That never happens with the new seat covers!
@@LindsayDaly the seat covers look amazing - what brand are they? Are they car heart ?
Yes, they’re custom Carhartt seat covers from Covercraft.com !
Could you share the swivel plate source?
What thickness plywood did you use?
¼ inch, but luan ply might have been easier to bend honestly, since it’s even thinner
Does your seat swivel with the passenger door closed? Mine does not.
Nope, mine neither! I can close the door once it’s swiveled around, but in order to actually move it front to back I have to open the door.
@@LindsayDaly Hey Lindsay! Where did you get the swivel and also the seat covers. I can't find any to fit my Chevy Express. Love your vids!
The seat covers are from Covercraft.com! The swivel plate is from Shop4Seats.com, but you should definitely get one with a hole in the center to avoid the wire problem I had!
@@LindsayDaly Thank you Lindsay! You have done a wonderful job with the work you've done. Very talented with those tools! I needed a bigger vehicle to haul my 3 large fur babies, hence the van. They about knock me over to get in first lol. I had also made a comment on your first video about my van buying issues. Disheartening but I do love having a van. Happy travels to you!
whats the tool youre using at 8:35
An oscillating multi-tool! Honestly priceless for van building
9:55 Spoiler Alert: Vans get messy no matter what you do (besides cleaning them up)... such is a fact of (van)life...
I need to do my doors. Wish they made a template of the doors, it would make it so much easier! I have a 2018 express all metal, not even the plastic covers..
damage to make something stupid
U okay lil man?
puke
Awesome video where can I get those seat covers and swivel plate?
I wouldn’t recommend my specific swivel plate for the wire issue like I mentioned, but I bought it from Shop4Seats.com. The seat covers are from Covercraft.com!