IT'S COMING TO LIFE! Huge Progress on DIY First Time Van Build

IT'S COMING TO LIFE! Huge Progress on DIY First Time Van Build - No Experience Van Build

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@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

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@mel0nixix 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE UR VIDS. 🇵🇱❤️

@Dazzer030885 2 жыл бұрын

Push clips on 9mm ply mate will do the job

@dafyddrayner3007 2 жыл бұрын

Sand all the paint off the roof get a blow torch lightly burn the wood then re sand lightly to were you like it then clear varnish over looks stunning think that would be right up your street and the look your going for

@pontiuspilates 2 жыл бұрын

Don't change the ceiling. White ceiling makes the space more airy & brighter. For such a small space it does wonders. Trust me, I am a designer :)

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

im a fan of the ceiliing as well , it looks nice and I think adding colour will make the space seem very small ,

@emmaurbanvanlife120 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed and have told Will this also!!! Small spaces definitely need more lighter colours to add the illusion of more space!

@linbinnash 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree.

@Flash685. 2 жыл бұрын

@@UrbanVanlife ha here’s hoping he listens to good advice 😂

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Hah so is my sister and she said the same, but I’ve got my eyes set on a walnut ceiling as I love the look of it but now from many comments maybe I’ll keep it white…….. who bloody knows

@emmaurbanvanlife120 2 жыл бұрын

Aaarrrrhhhh there he is our surrogate child, love how you have edited this all together!!! Give your dad a hug from me xx

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Haha will do

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

@@WillsWhereabouts ya won’t tho will ye . Ur just say in that

@melaniejourneaux3328 2 жыл бұрын

What great friends Neil and Emma are for helping you get going on the van build again can't wait to see the finished product x

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

They were bloody awesome

@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 2 жыл бұрын

Neil and Emma have done you proud Will 👌👏. They’re Scouse Stars 🌟🤩👍

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

such a nice thing to say thank you

@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 2 жыл бұрын

@@UrbanVanlife You’re very welcome folks… just don’t tell me you’re blues 😂🤣!

@noodlemandan 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever make a second channel you should call it's Where's Willabouts

@Jacked153 2 жыл бұрын

With the window frame I think it would look best if you have it sticking out only at the bottom. Like a real window in a house

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

not even messing here - that black flooring looks neat and a little sexy if ya ask me . good choice on that mate and stops things moving about , now I'm thinking of doing it to ours . good idea , see you soon

@williecollins5833 2 жыл бұрын

To quote Gordan Ramsey the difference is night and day,that is class,Neil and Emma make it look easy,living your best life with friends like that!

@alinver 2 жыл бұрын

Neil is funny AF!

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

😜😜😜

@euziclark8330 2 жыл бұрын

Neil and Emma are legend's

@suzybeetravels 2 жыл бұрын

Great progress made, van is really taking shape 🙂 Neil and Emma are a totally fabulous couple 💜

@Gasmaskratto 2 жыл бұрын

always look forward to my cuppa and watching your uploads before work

@ZevFei Жыл бұрын

2:10 it's nice to have someone to teach us how to do it. we learn faster that way.

@WillsWhereabouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@j0hnf_uk 2 жыл бұрын

I would imagine those, 'bumps', support the arches that hold up the roof of the van.

@Alivefrom45 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Will, glad to see you were able to pick up things from Neil. Top work Neil and Emma, you have made Will smile again.

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

He is genuinely happy and ya no what mate that makes us happy . To see the joy on his face just gives us a good feeling

@jwernerschultz 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the van is coming along. Cabinets next. I wouldn't do a dark color because it's a tiny space, and dark colors make it feel smaller. An induction plate to cook on is a good choice also.

@screambluemurder101 2 жыл бұрын

8:36 I close my eyes and Jim Royle is helping Will sort his van

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

I accept that he’s my uncle

@ILikeThatchannel 2 жыл бұрын

The build is taking shape, one tip make sure to use paintable wood filler, otherwise the screw holes will show up when you paint or stain. Good luck and happy building.

@LivesoundUK 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, a huge transformation, looks amazing and it's not even finished! I like the white ceiling as it will give a feeling of space. Anything dark may make it seem smaller. Neil and Emma are amazing friends to help you out. Still look forward to all your videos Will 😁 x

@krypticd 2 жыл бұрын

Now what does it all do “That does the thingy and this connects to the what’s it’s name, they go bee boo boop and this is ya scratch kit” 🤣 👌🏾

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@andrewgrimshaw5180 2 жыл бұрын

Neil and Emma are great - very knowledgeable. Window looks fantastic.

@ProjectCamper 2 жыл бұрын

No blood , a move in the right direction , Team Urban to the rescue . ❤️❤️

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

Ya know what mate. Zero blood . Abs that’s a win lol

@susandevinenapoli7649 2 жыл бұрын

Sage green sounds good. Lots of van builds are in outdoor colors, browns, greens. And neutral colors, black, white, grey, brown. Sometimes blues are added to these colors. Mine is grey with a touch of black and white. My small appliances came in red so I added a bit of red elsewhere. The grey shows less dirt that is included in bedding and towels.

@Sue.242 2 жыл бұрын

Your van is looking fab Will. It’s all a big learning curve for you. Well done to Neil and Emma for taking the time in helping you. Great couple with Massive hearts and skills xx

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself

@emmapotter846 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Sunday evenings now to get a new video, you’re inspiring me to do the same Will!

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma

@markbarnett7313 2 жыл бұрын

I like the window frame , but this time don't forget total block out curtains. Cheers.

@robertmartyniak4299 2 жыл бұрын

I painted my old Land Rover roof liner sky blue. Removed the cloth and painted it. Looked great and bright!!!

@stoneyrunva 2 жыл бұрын

Back areas - make speaker recesses for sound system. Another suggestion for a molding style trim is use thick rope lined along corners.

@pengoocamper 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good Will ...been following you 9n and off since the old car days ..But now watching more of the work you try to do ...lol..Started following Neil and Emma too all do a great job on the vans ...Be nice to see your finished ideas on this van ...

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jason, more to come

@bikereddie 2 жыл бұрын

Cut some ply for the rear bulb access. Cover with the grey carpet, and just velcro it on. That way you will have easy access.

@El-Tel63-Terry. 2 жыл бұрын

Its looking great Will, exciting times, Neil's electrical install looks superb. Don't rush the colour, get everything in place first, then decide, just a thought. 😉👍🏻

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

we had to change a few things round , and hopefully get it all singing and dancing next week , and get his very posh system monitor fitted as well ,

@Yuricthebold 2 жыл бұрын

Rear plates and carpeting mate! Keep it simple! Huge shout out to Neil and Emma!

@rogerhargreaves2272 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see some huge leaps forward in the van build. I’m impressed with the electrical setup. Great teamwork. Thanks Neil & Emma for taking some of the anxiety away from Will, you guys have been excellent. 😀👍

@jamestorka2279 2 жыл бұрын

Epic teamwork gg Neil and Emma!

@moe_1886 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good Will, looking good! Whatever colour you end up choosing, make sure it's a light colour, otherwise it might end up being too dark in the van once the windows are covered.

@allan4054 2 жыл бұрын

Double dose of Neil today, he was on Charlie and Lauren's channel earlier. Vans looking good 👍

@Rockhopper1 2 жыл бұрын

the panels where you have access issues, thin plywood with rare earth magnets epoxied to the rear then they will snap onto the metal. You may want to trime some carpet on that area first.

@nicovantol7363 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed your Van is looking fantastic. Also I think you're ao lucky with the help from Neil and Emma,because they can do about anything !!! The end is near so you can finaly go camping in your Fiat Ducato Van. Just look to some older videos and see how mutch the Van is changed !!!

@timetothrive1637 2 жыл бұрын

For those back corners, buy opaque plastic vertical strip, shape accordingly, put some cool lights behind it hidden! ...removable with some rivnuts

@slaphead2965 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Will, probably been mentioned elsewhere. Instead of looking for a dimmer switch for the LED strip. You can buy a multi-coloured kit off eBay for about £15 with a remote control and you can adjust the colours and the intensity to whatever you like. Cheers and keep up the good work mate👍

@TravellingfromScratch 2 жыл бұрын

Friends like Neil and Emma are rare. Great work by all of you. Van is coming along nicely. 👍👍

@yogeshbhurtel8324 2 жыл бұрын

So much progression in one video The Van is finally getting in shape👷 Can't wait for it to be finished 😉

@johnallen148 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will got to say Neil is one in a million he made a good job of you van it looks great,hope you get a new heater fitted next time,see Laura Charlie had one fitted by Neil they are happy with it ,till next time take care keep safe, John 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️👍👏🙌

@suemcknight9761 2 жыл бұрын

Love Neil and Emma, through them I found you…….loving catching up on your vlogs….

@Gaz69erwilson 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe some plastic trunking for the rear of the van? They do white brown ect , Neil's a top bloke! 👍🏽

@AutomotiveRush 2 жыл бұрын

17:14 i think the carpet looks better personally

@Daermos 2 жыл бұрын

Would be sweet to add some magnetics into the window frame and or a wireless charger for phone would be sweet. Man it is looking great!

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

Route out and fit a charger in the wood do it was flush . That would be cool

@Andyb2379 2 жыл бұрын

Starting to look like my first apartment inside. Well done chap. Much better

@frankintx699 2 жыл бұрын

You three have made real good progress! I see you are getting better at sawing. 😀I cannot wait for you to hit the road Will.

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Haha about time

@leetaylor5348 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they were a great help to you so big 'well done ' to neil &emma . Not only helping you but then , drove up to Scotland , to go & fix . Dan & mazzy s , night heater too ..... for the second time ..... so well done them again 👏 👍. ....

@LillaHusVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

Neil n Emma are complete stars...its great that you get to learn from people like them and also see your van transform, too.. 😊 ps. I noticed you've not changed your KZfaq to Will Wears You Out, yet.. 😉👍 lol

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 think that’s the only fans page

@LillaHusVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

@@UrbanVanlife Will's voice went up an octave when you started bending his van with pliers, dude .. 🤢😮😂🤣😂

@LorraineG123 2 жыл бұрын

Neil, Emma and Will it is super looking, love it, delighted for you Will, it's a great boost to work with those two, I bet you learned so much.

@Dan_B_Rides 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I love the way the build has progressed. Neil and Emma don’t mess about do they. Amazing work and it looks so smart. I cannot wait till it’s completed. Will your quality of doing stuff has definitely improved. Looking forward to the next one Will 👍🏻

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dan, they were great help!

@USAAFLANGFORDLODGEHC 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking, for access to the bulbs for the rear lights, you could put a piece of ply on a hinge and clasp, or just a hinge, so you can enclose it when access isn't required.

@novumiter4511 2 жыл бұрын

It’s looking great man!!! Don’t know if anyone already dropped this idea for you panels in the back, but what about something magnetic, so you can still reach your rear light and such. So you don’t need to use the standard panels. Keep up the great work man, liking these videos!

@robertcanning1888 2 жыл бұрын

Vans looking the bizz. Fair play to neil and emma. Most women wouldnt risk breaking a nail lol . lovely couple

@stephenjamieson1003 2 жыл бұрын

Another great job Neil and Emma 😀👌

@UrbanVanlife 2 жыл бұрын

😜😜 thanks . Will did put a graft in as well

@suziemc5291 2 жыл бұрын

its looking good. what a lovely couple they are. i started following them after the Dan and Mazzy diesel heater fit. he is so knowledgeable. ive followed you from you early days in your smaller car/van. happy for you.

@abou824 2 жыл бұрын

I agree that the whitewashed ceiling doesn't really work, honestly I think plain white might look better! I'm excited to see what you end up doing and I love following the build!!

@Pipboy83 2 жыл бұрын

plate and carpet the rear of the van, you don't really want any exposed metal as its bad for condensation..

@Charly-wm1ft 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you up in liverpool today with neil and emma

@stevetash5032 2 жыл бұрын

For those areas in the rear corners you made need to access...use thin wood covered in that same carpet. They could pop on the way a speaker cover pops on and off a stereo speaker

@MrIcemanuk2007 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will, I'm at the same stage as your van, for those rear corners I just used foil backed adhesive sponge (ebay) then carpeted over it and then used the original plastic covers as you need something to get to those rear light bulbs. You can if you want carper those plastic covers? But I didn't bother as think they look fine.. I've got pics on my gram if you wana check it out. Cheers Simon.

@zcsccg1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job young man, really turning out to be a top notch channel. Subscribed to Neil and Emma too. Keep pushing out the videos.....

@rickiefancy2453 2 жыл бұрын

Looks brilliant done good job

@mbrider56 2 жыл бұрын

Great improvements there will, the van looks so much better and more complete. Great once you get the diesel heater installed 👍🏻🚐👏🏻👏🏻

@abhisheksinghkarki1464 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the idea of Neil of switch board. I am waiting for that day when the wan will take its shape. Waiting for epsiode 22

@vultan2000 2 жыл бұрын

The window frame looks great. Wasn’t sure from the description but it’s worked out nicely.

@Bspoke53 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid! You may find the LED's will flicker if you put a dimmer on them, if you're going to channel them in just cover with tinted Perspex 👍🏻

@BigArch6564 2 жыл бұрын

Taking shape buddy.....please keep sharing.

@OntheFarmAus 2 жыл бұрын

The sill looks great!

@campervanchris4171 2 жыл бұрын

Looking fantastic! Wire area just board & carpet it easy access ! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Neil Emma total legends !

@tigers176 2 жыл бұрын

velcroed carpet or plywood for access to the wires or hinged slim plywood doors so you can still open and close them

@MELODYMUNRO 2 жыл бұрын

I think buying the panels for the rear quarters is the way to go.

@Zackarykant 2 жыл бұрын

I love Nill and Will

@lordroyden2377 2 жыл бұрын

Would leave the ceiling the colour white, I was thinking as you said, with a Sage green colour for wooden panels. Window frame does look good 👍.

@straitmungry 2 жыл бұрын

Wire in some speakers and create a false accessible backing, for those awkward open-ended panels in the rear. Cheers!

@arthurkettle3010 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Will.... Its a joy following your progress mate 👍

@chrisbardell 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking vid, mate. Huge progress, you must be really buzzed with how it’s going. All the best

@massebassepearpung 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. It looks great.

@refillsontheroad7511 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Neil, I feel your pain about that pillar, so very much! I’ve hated it in both my vans!

@nigelcooke8590 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the finished article.. causing issues with my wife though as she knows I’m now looking at a van for myself.. I’m currently using my 5year old as an excuse as he watches the vlogs with me and keeps saying can we go stealth camping 😂😂😂

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Haha absolutely love that

@paulcingle 2 жыл бұрын

Looking great will love it well done Neil and Emma

@catherineferguson7388 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will, your van is looking fresh, really smart. You and your friends have done a great job, I wish they could help me with my van. Thanks Will xxxx

@alexandrastevens8892 2 жыл бұрын

Your van is coming on in leaps and bounds now, amazing friends to have x

@lorettaspaven24 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Neil great work all of you

@jimmccarron1286 2 жыл бұрын

Coming on great Will, Neil and Emma are such a fantastic couple and a pleasure to watch them bounce off each other so funny , and Emma keeps him right 🤗

@The_Sewing_Shuttle Жыл бұрын

Arrh neil dont pick on that lovely young lad, he makes me laugh as much as you do.

@chris20years1 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice how the van looks now it’s starting to look more like a van you use

@seanrobesyn7808 2 жыл бұрын

Massive changes! Best of luck!

@tech_jims 2 жыл бұрын

Vans coming along well now looking good all the best 👍

@daveash9572 2 жыл бұрын

Like the ceiling colour. Also great progress. Seriously though, make it second nature to put those safety glasses on as soon as you enter the workshop. Your eyes are precious. Also, very keen to see that diesel heater go in finally.

@stek2190 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on, very nice 👍

@BuiltnotBoughtCampers 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say Will, it is nice to see you learning some great skills and Neil, I have to say you are a cracking coach. Well done and its nice to see it all coming together. And next time you are down this way Neil, drop by for a coffee at my workshop.

@DJGeeks 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic progress on your build finally taking shape. You certainly made me laugh at the start you blurred out that obscene word but then at 3.31 the word was on full show ha. I am sure it will be fine. Hope no one on here is offended

@hollandduck79 2 жыл бұрын

whatever you do with upholstery make doors to your taillights anyway. close them with door magnets or with 1 screw

@MooniiplaitsCrochet 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats what a difference 👏

@FrancisSiuChock 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work Will! Your Mate's are true Champions for putting up with Bloke like you LOL! Word of advice, DO NOT paint your interior GREEN! Stay neutral or even white, as boring as it is. You can add accents of colour with a pillow or accessory to break up the flatness of white and neutral tones. I am sure if you paint the van green for instance, that you will be painting or changing it again within a year. Stay safe and healthy and keep on having fun!