I THINK I Bit Off More Than I Can Chew with This.

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Alex, The Car Doctor

Alex, The Car Doctor

29 күн бұрын

Hey Good People,
I changed my mind with the Chevy Express van. I can't find the carpet and other things I need to make the Van suitable for my family. To be honest, I got catfished. I'm sure I can restore this van, but I just don't have the time.
In this video, I am going to attempt a new plan. Wish me luck lol
Your favorite mechanic,
Alex
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@AmazingMezmer
@AmazingMezmer 9 күн бұрын
I saw one of your videos and I can tell you're the kind of mechanic I'd want to be.
@roywhite7833
@roywhite7833 26 күн бұрын
The late model Express and Savana vans are very reliable. I’m the fleet director for my church and we have 2 Express 3500’s; a 2007 15 passenger & a 2011 12-passenger. We have a 2007 Savanna 3500 15 passenger and they all have the 6.0L V8. We also have a 2006 Ford E-350 Econoline with the 5.4L V8. About 2 years ago, we removed the passenger seats and turned the E350 in to a cargo van. All of our vehicles receive oil& oil filter changes every 3,000 to 4,000 miles or 3 months. The transmissions and transmission filters and rear differential fluid are changed every 25,000 miles. Same goes for coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, they are regularly changed. All were bought new except the ‘07 Express and the ‘11 Express, they were purchased from local GM Dealers with about 25,000 miles. The vans between 95,000 miles to 197,000 miles. I retired from a large municipality’s Fleet Department as the Fleet Director, that’s my background & working experience. I can truly say if vehicle fluids are routinely changed at 3,000 to 5,000 mile intervals or 3 months, which ever comes first they will last and be less expensive to maintain and repair. Only one of our church vans has had the water replaced. The Ford with the 5.4L Triton V8 hasn’t had any spark plug shoot out of the block. Maintenance save money, period.
@nicholasstobaugh3966
@nicholasstobaugh3966 27 күн бұрын
Always strapped when you hit the office..
@grominwithrob1339
@grominwithrob1339 26 күн бұрын
Check out the exposed spring on the mag. It’s a blow off some steam shop toy. 😂😂😂
@monterreymxisfun3627
@monterreymxisfun3627 27 күн бұрын
It's rust free and you like it. That's all that matters. Interior parts are available in junk yards. I did what your doing with my manual transmission 6th Gen Maxima.
@PhillipGriffin3211
@PhillipGriffin3211 21 күн бұрын
Came from tik tok to leave a like and subscribe. Thank you for your vision of treating customers correctly.
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 21 күн бұрын
Wow thanks Phillip for your continued support sir 🙂👨🏽‍🔧
@rustedhorsepower5132
@rustedhorsepower5132 23 күн бұрын
Pretty funny Alex! I have a 15 passenger express van, that we use to travel with my kids. Its a poor man's RV. Its still doable. Source out seats from an older conversion van. You can even get reclining seats.
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 23 күн бұрын
Yes! I want the reclining seat for my wife! I’m thinking about wrapping the van too
@rustedhorsepower5132
@rustedhorsepower5132 23 күн бұрын
@@AlexTheCarDoctor we have conversion van seats in ours (2 buckets at the center with a walkway in between and a 4 seater in the back that converts to a bed), an auxiliary battery for over night stays, an inverter with a tv and a bluray, a battery isolator to charge both batteries with 1 alternator, floor lighting, extra acc ports all on the back panels, and a heavy duty tow hitch and a cargo carrier. Weve redesigned it several times and have done 3 trips from Texas to disney in Florida, to Chicago, Mississippi, to the beach and state parks. Id like to still add a rooftop vent, a front tow hitch for bikes, a sink, and water tanks underneath. The kids love it, it sits high since its a 3500, so they get a clear view while driving. Maybe someday ill show all the mods i did to it, either on my channel, or ill just message you on Instagram. Yeah, we've talked about wrapping it also, ours is white, and it has peeled alot! 😆
@seymourcake752
@seymourcake752 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking us on this adventure.
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 26 күн бұрын
I’m glad you liked it.
@ganeshnarayan5505
@ganeshnarayan5505 27 күн бұрын
Please Post Videos on the Express Van Build.
@davkime1
@davkime1 22 күн бұрын
I had a similar Copart situation. They went back and forth with us 4 times on counter bids. I finally gave the same offer 2 times and they took it.
@andrebunting7603
@andrebunting7603 27 күн бұрын
I'm eyeballing that Impala behind you lol
@bigg1786
@bigg1786 26 күн бұрын
Yes wassup with that impala. Lol
@renj6531
@renj6531 24 күн бұрын
the one with the busted window. these were everywhere back then my neighbor had one it was a "plum" color
@dans_Learning_Curve
@dans_Learning_Curve 27 күн бұрын
Will being seeing our rust free '13 Equinox on the 19th. 150,000 miles. I can deal with mechanical issues. Not really a sheet metal guy. I'd definitely scoop up a vehicle that needs an engine!
@michaelrivera9268
@michaelrivera9268 27 күн бұрын
Don’t mess with Alex I bet he’s right on target and it’s cuz he’s mix😮
@Cha_Boi_815
@Cha_Boi_815 27 күн бұрын
Whats going on with that Caprice/impala in the back!!??
@renj6531
@renj6531 24 күн бұрын
ive seen people buy houses that were gutted to the studs but that red dodge van and other car was crazy!
@vbarbee1
@vbarbee1 27 күн бұрын
7:18 I understand what she is saying. I can't understand what they're saying myself.
@rustedhorsepower5132
@rustedhorsepower5132 23 күн бұрын
Man, that silver one looks much better. If i were you id build up the silver one, the white one is going to peel, all GM white vehicles have paint peel.
@jefftracystoutenburg5315
@jefftracystoutenburg5315 3 күн бұрын
Dude. You guys are awesome. I'm subscribing.
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 2 күн бұрын
Awesome! I appreciate the sub
@jamespotts2656
@jamespotts2656 25 күн бұрын
Keep getting it and sharing I love you guys energy y’all are hilarious!
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 25 күн бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@UniqueRON814
@UniqueRON814 27 күн бұрын
I need to see an update on this project. Can't wait to see what that LS2 looks and sounds like in there. Love your videos, by the way! I also wanted to pick your brain about this Subaru Legacy 2.5GT i just grabbed.
@Mr88cutty
@Mr88cutty 16 күн бұрын
I love those style vans but I have to have a high top
@vbarbee1
@vbarbee1 27 күн бұрын
Call Xzibit, pimp my ride 🤔😁
@jackinbox3382
@jackinbox3382 27 күн бұрын
Man, I wish I was there. I'll be helping you.
@marvingoforth6691
@marvingoforth6691 27 күн бұрын
And it's a 3500!!!
@antoniomarc7174
@antoniomarc7174 26 күн бұрын
This should make for some great content can’t wait to see you put it all together. That is a great find you were in the right place at the right time for that one. I see you found a good motor hopefully it works out, I probably would have went for a short block possibly a long block if you can’t get the other parts needed. My thoughts on the new engine is because of the low miles on the body and possibly higher resale value when you are done with it either way I like it…👍👍👍👏👏
@bradhaines3142
@bradhaines3142 27 күн бұрын
i know vans are pretty generic for big year bracket, you might be able to source some new interior that would fit easily. also, if its cost prohibitive you MIGHT be better off outsourcing some of the labor. do what you know you can do well, the things youre most worried about being done right the first time. anything else you can find someone to do for a reasonable price. or, you can let it be a longer term project, take your time on it. thats the best ways to save money.
@thephnxtrading
@thephnxtrading 26 күн бұрын
How far is the nearest Asphalt/Hot Mix company, yall can ask the Dump Trucks coming in and out the Asphalt business if they have any left over Hot Mix that they need to dump if they can bring it to yall, because these Road construction companies order too much asphalt for the job they're doing and they just have the drivers dump it back at the Asphalt company in their waste/grindings section.
@jmayer3
@jmayer3 27 күн бұрын
Whhhaaat? No pentastsr for the pentastsr king? Hello from neighboring SC. Recently found your videos and love what you do with the channel.
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for supporting my channel! No worries, I got a Pentastar in the shop right now 😩 I have to do the lifters
@jamesreed7133
@jamesreed7133 25 күн бұрын
Please Post update Videos on the Express Van build
@the7thdean1
@the7thdean1 18 күн бұрын
Make it a project. Don't use carpet, use astro turf
@renj6531
@renj6531 24 күн бұрын
1:11 whats the story on that impala SS with the busted rear window?
@kmorris448
@kmorris448 23 күн бұрын
What's the deal with the white Nissan President js I noticed in your video?
@dgvlogs4914
@dgvlogs4914 26 күн бұрын
Strapped up in the office lol
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 26 күн бұрын
Always
@esmeraldabailon9096
@esmeraldabailon9096 20 күн бұрын
Alex the car doctor huge fan I have a quick question my dodge charger 3.6 2012 it seems that I have to refill water reservoir every 2 days my guess is the oil cooler is leaking antifreeze is that even possible?
@joeannhill3766
@joeannhill3766 27 күн бұрын
you guys are good people....i like the click clack...bad eyes ...bad ppl...they should see but niceeeeeeeee
@andyredvest37
@andyredvest37 26 күн бұрын
Hi Alex what would make my dodge charger stop right on the highway while driving it would switch back in neutral on its own
@demetriuscaldwell6010
@demetriuscaldwell6010 26 күн бұрын
Transmission linkage or transmission or tcm need to test to see can’t diagnose over the interwebs
@billy33365
@billy33365 27 күн бұрын
Wow
@engineering-iq
@engineering-iq 27 күн бұрын
got that bliq in ur office lol
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 26 күн бұрын
Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready 😎
@MrBigblock3272
@MrBigblock3272 27 күн бұрын
100k in rent wow… what land running for in that area
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 27 күн бұрын
I’m currently saving and looking for land. It’s non available with the zoning to be able to do what I do. But I have faith we’ll find something 🙏🏽
@nattydreadlocks1973
@nattydreadlocks1973 27 күн бұрын
I bet foreigners own that place. They don't believe in putting any money back into their investments.
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 27 күн бұрын
Correct 🎯
@joeannhill3766
@joeannhill3766 27 күн бұрын
less talk hebaty hebaty lol
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 27 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@jsauls29
@jsauls29 25 күн бұрын
Want to sell the ss frame?
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 25 күн бұрын
Yes!
@robertfigueroa9225
@robertfigueroa9225 26 күн бұрын
😂😂
@blakkliquor7315
@blakkliquor7315 26 күн бұрын
Excuses excuses
@AlexTheCarDoctor
@AlexTheCarDoctor 26 күн бұрын
It is what it is
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