Just realised the welds are shite because of the stop animation. That's some dedication. that's letting the welds on your own van be shite just so us at home can watch that small cut scene. If that doesn't earn a like and subscribe I don't know what will.

The one second ladder welding cutaway was the best thing I’ve seen all week

This gen sprinter is one of the few cars capable of rusting even in climates like California.

Ronald finger and soup Classic is what keeps me sane I swear. I love and wish I could meet the two of you. You both are my hero's

Time away from a project is always helpful. Coming back with fresh eyes is a valuable thing.

Just woke up to another day in Australian lockdown. Thank you for another Soup project. They make life a little more bearable….

Stop motion un-manned welding is one of the maddest things I’ve ever seen

A change is as good as a rest is a proverb that expresses, in a fairly straightforward literal way, the notion that a change from one's regular occupation is as restorative as a holiday.

You're too harsh on yourself, I think. That's pretty complex work you're doing there and the end result - at a distance at least - looks fantastic. Give yourself a pat on the back! Looking forward to seeing what's coming with this project.

FUCK YEAH!!!!!! SOUP AND RONALD FINGER!!!! BIKES AND VANS.... My two favorite auto channels.

I will never understand why the KZfaq algorithm can’t cut you a break! You deserve the million subscribers plaque….great work as usual and thanks for motivating me to pick up the old tools and work on my Datsun 240z

Going proudly where no vanlifer has gone before👍👍👍👍

This is the only channel I feel that my small contribution through Patreon really goes into something and someone that gives back. Good luck with the garage plans!

Still the only channel i have notifications on for, every video is a masterpiece

Great work man! Sitting on the couch with my son our dog enjoying the beauty you create before bed. Thanks!

I can turn my hand to most things.. I'm an auto electcian by trade. One thing I've never been able to do to my satisfaction is spraying/filling.. So, so long as it passes my "ten foot test" it'll do.... Let's us know when the workshop is starting George, a labouring party would be awesome.. Great work as always.. I struggle with motivation after my cancer diagnosis.. But I always feel energised after watching you.. For that, and your amazing content, I thank you

hi. this week I checked your channel for several times, then you uploaded new video. What a man. :D

One of the few videos you know will earn a like before even watching a second. Amazing as always!

Your videos are fun and inspiring! The fact that you have the patience to fix complex things AND make animation blows my mind 🤓. As a fellow Irishman (Balinasloe) it is fantastic to hear the accent and live the life with you! Thank you Duderama! 🤘😎.

I just miss your episodes. Please come back.

Just woke up in Australian lockdown… A new Soup project helping life be a little more bearable.

I like the idea of repurposed discovery windows in another vehicle. Sucks about the weather hardships, but keep on truckin! Can't wait to see the finished van.

It was awkwardly satisfying watching the roof warp as you were welding it you can see it moving you can't really tell how bad is horribly until you showed us

Great video as always. I was pumped to see the notification you posted. Always worth the time to watch and always watching the whole thing.

If can-do-attitude had a face it would be the spitting image of George! :D Eventually this is going to be one sweet flat on wheels. And once you're done with the rust and whatnot you're free as a bird. Restoring something to near original is a maze of constraints. Starting with a big empty box (now with windows) that only needs to fit the constraints of "What does George like? What does George need? and, What can George afford to like and need?" is probably going to feel like (mostly) unburdened creative freedom.

10:05 - I feel your pain. 👍😁. And Summer is just on its way here, so while you’re lamenting it’s departure, we are looking forward to some warmer weather here in Australia - in Melbourne to be more precise as it does get cool here n the Winter unlike other parts of the country. Great work bringing new life into the old Disco alpine windows - as we all are, you’re your own worst critic - they look great. 👍

Absolute master class in welding, fabrication and videography...as always. well done George.

bro welding and making stop motion at the same time pure sayco job... what a great video congrats!!!

My T1N is jealous. (BTW..not all T1N's are rust buckets- mine was bought white and painted immediately blue by the first owner for his fleet of plumber trucks. The second coat of paint prevented a ton of ills. She now has a third coat of paint and is doing great.) I love what you are doing with yours. Super cool!

Benny Harvey RIP. Miss you, big man. Gone, but not forgotten

I doubt most people doing this would even bother to grind the welds down, let alone add filler and flat it back - don't sweat the finish so much! Gorgeous work as always.

I love the work is done here, but there is also something magical everytime I hear "stay stuck in, until next time, good luck" it just makes me really wait until the last second of each and every episode. Cheers!

👍👌👏 Very "weld" done. The additional windows look really great. The stop motion is simply fantastic! Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

Thinking out side the box ,they look great , entertainment was also great, many thanks

Filler and paint make me the panel beater I ain't ;) ...another cracking episode.

Honestly, I spend about a month on every car build vlog I make. But after watching your videos I always feel like I'm not trying hard enough haha Thanks for how much effort you put into these, we (or at least I) really do appreciate it.

Excellent work George, maybe another 'like a boss sewing segment' between welding scenes to juxtapose the beauty, craftsmanship and environmental benefits our grandparents followed in mending and repairing everything they owned aka patching cars and clothes?

Here comes the Sprinthound!

100% agree on clothes being worn through! Not the time to worry about them!

Unbelievable dedication, a man who can be arsed!

I do like the way you shoot the videos. They make me happy. Thanks

EPIC.. Grinder debris/dust is THE one thing I wish I had prep’d against whilst working on my daughters TD4. It’s a mess and I will struggle to get it clean after all the work is complete… Mentioned this before ‘themz’ alpine windows are now dancing around in my head.. but first basic repairs to the roof are a ‘must do’ and also the lower panel as that have been ‘beaten’ by ‘white van man’ in a previous existence. Why is it everytime I watch a SOUP video I want to go and cut shi7 up and weld? Most inspirational video channel on ‘The Tubes’.. CHEERS George..

I drove the life out of one of these back in 2004. Had a chip in it of course. A/C and cruise control and power windows, and Left hand drive, otherwise same lenght and height (L3H2?) Drove mine 700000km in a bit over 2 years. Brakes, rear axle, many shock-absorbers replaced but no problems with gearbox or engine. Plenty of rust repair though. Great van. Love the project.

It’s extremely cool to me that you saw the windows on the Land Rover and made them work on the sprinter. I love the drive.

Great to see the Soup back in action 👍🏻

The best part of the stop motion for the welding is watching the panels flex in stop motion. It's awesome.

Brilliant stuff George always a pleasure to watch.

Legend. Enjoyed from my own sprinter on the banks of the Dordogne.

That's where all my radiator brackets went!

Nice work, it’s always a challenge working out side

Yeahhhh! Today is a good day, it's a soup film day!🤗

Hi, again a super great video. One thing: Don‘t put bondo at the blank metall. It will cause rust, because bondo saves water and give it slowly to the metal. I recommend 2K primer before you use bondo. Best regards from Germany, Ralph

This looks fantastic and a great onward use for even a small bit of an old Discovery 2, the alpine windows were my favourite design feature of the disco 2. I can only dream of a workshop, i too have to play chicken with the weather and the old Defender always needs welding in the winter! Oh wife made me install a gravel drive 10 years ago so i get lots of lovely round bruises every time i work under the cars :)

I own the VW equivalent, an LT35 L3H2, and I built mine 8 years ago. That is to say, it 'only' needed an interior; and I am SO curious to see what you are going to make of your interior! I mean, I am far from clumsy, but all of your videos simply leave me speechless every time. No, in awe, that is the better term. Your determination combined with your ever growing skills are an example to anyone. Thanks for sharing.

Nice stitching, I used to use 100% Argon and bronze silica to stitch panels together. Flapper wheels on a die grinder were my favorite weapon. With the bronze silica if you saw sparks while grinding you knew you were into the parent metal.

This got mentioned on Project Amber Patreon, you sir have earned yourself a new subscriber!!

I think it looks fine, George. It's a utilitarian vehicle, not a showcar. Also I think you don't have to grind the welds all the way flat, just knock them down a little and fill. Anyway great job, I really love watching your videos and you inspired me to do my own rusty car resto!

Definitely a win! Turned out great, such a good idea too!

Brilliant looking forward to the lotus project continuing

This man has the patience of 2 angels

I could watch your videos again and again, George. You’ve made my day.

Mann you have been missed 👍😊 thanks for the video you see the other site of the roof will go like a charm 😊

No before and after inside of the van shot? Cant wait to see that!

Something different! First one took 2 days, but I bet the next 2 were quicker from what you learned, & the other side will be quicker & done better again. Try, see mistakes, & learn what not to do! Same goes for the order you do things. It's the sort of mistake you make on a job once. The benefit of 20;20 hindsight... We all see how we _should_ have done something, after the fact. As bad as it may be to your (critical) eye, George, it is still better than it started and looks like a fun project. Be a good option for carrying those surfboards to the beach & staying a day or more next summer!

Even after all these years, I still think you are a madman and love your drive. Super cool idea and well executed for your skill level sir. Keep it up.

I love how you finish up and I'm sitting here thinking it looks really good and yet you're not happy, you're just a wee bit of perfectionist George 😂 Also, alpine lights in a Sprinter?, bloody genius, again!.

Wow those windows look amazing!

Love this project so much! Very very excited about the following episodes! Great job - welding, filming, editing, narrating .. jesus you're good mate.

You do yourself a disservice as who else would have thought of those windows for the van and then fitted them! Great job!

That last frame with the cast iron straight strung piano backs waiting must be a hint. Casting ambitions? Love your stop motion.

Wow, that looks mighty good to me!

Thanks Mate for all the Hard work. It looks Great and We love it

You are being to hard on yourself as usual, it looks great! You have come so far since your first videos, I'm impressed with your attention to detail and perseverance. Keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to your next video.

fair play sir ,great vid , ive a 40 year old merc T1 207d over here in mayo and cant wait to see this series from you , well done and keep her lit

Very very nice fix and as always a great job with the movie making 👍 Greetings from Sweden //Peter

Soup is quickly becoming a Body work Professional with all these restos under his belt.

Just got to admire your single-mindedness and relentless focus on this beautiful Esprit. Oh, hang on a moment... :D

I absolutely love this! 1) I love all your videos. They are awesome. 2) I love the out of the ordinary panorama window install 3) I love the low budget no nonsense attitude 4) I can totally relate to all the hardships of working up high and outdoors as we do this on our Unimog project 5) Also, sometimes you can’t expect Chip Foose quality on a vehicle that’s built to be used. The inner perfectionist cries a little, but we know that it’s for a greater cause. Thank you for your videos! They’re much appreciated! 😎👍🏻

Looks like it was done in the factory! Great job. Maybe some large panoramic glass panels from a discovery 4 down the middle too? And the noise from the microphone is just fine!!!

You know, if every subscriber gave you €1 you could build a pretty epic workshop for all your gear.

Missed your content. Thank you!

Enjoyed seeing the work and the humor, Been there done that to. Later from Texas ,usa.

Great to see you post again!

Welcome back, always an enjoyable / inspirational time. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers!

Excellent Video as always, It's Going To Have a Greyhound Bus Look To It, Very Cool.

i can't imagine how long it takes to film. you definitely put it the work. love this channel mate

Thank you George, your work is really facinating to follow.

Fantastic as always. This is a great idea to add light inside. I love it

Your skills are getting Jedi ! Love the videos !

They look great, what a brilliant idea

We should go ahead and name this project "squeaks and rattles". I like this series so far. I'm jealous.

This is ace work; really impressive.

I feel your pain George. I have a 1999 sprinter - with similar rust issues. Great work 👍

As always, super cool.

soup the best motoring show in the whole of Europe

“She’s a beaut Clark. Now don’t you be falling in love her. We are bringing her with us when we leave in 2 months.” “Shitter was full!”

That model of sprinter was better than the newer ones. Less techy stuff to go wrong enginewise. They rust nearly as bad as transits. I wonder how much light those windows will let in.... good work as usual George.

Brilliant work. Will be watching this build.

Been dying to ask about the Sprinter during the whole ranger rover and Mercedes W123 series, great stuff! if you haven't done the other side by the time this video posts pick up a Werner ladder stabilizer, gutter repair companies use them, its tough enough to work off a ladder it might as well be as stable as it can be Also a fold out canopy tent would help you beat the weather gods Keep up the great work! Thank you for sharing! Cheers from the US, east coast

👍👍👍 nicely done.