The REBUILD of our 6x6 Ex-Military Truck Has Started! Volvo C304 TGB 13 Restoration (Week 2)

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@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

80k subscribers!! 🎉 Thank you so much to our long term subs and the new ones who have recently joined, it is only possible thanks to you! If you enjoy our videos and want to support the build you can do so by : Buying us a... hammer 😂 (one-off support) www.buymeacoffee.com/theoutfit or Joining us on Patreon 🥳 www.patreon.com/theoutfit Or Subscribing for free 🙏 Thank you so much for watching! See you next week :) Chris, Ange & Oaks

@BuckSavage. 18 күн бұрын

As a Marine Corps and commercial truck mechanic, as much as I like your channel, this is super frustrating to watch you working on your truck. I do admire your determination. Keep learning and keep up the good work.

@grahames9228 2 ай бұрын

By the time you are finished the build, you will have the most smick C304 on the planet.

@petejones961 2 ай бұрын

To remove the ball joints "loosen the nut but don't remove it completely then with a heavy metal hammer smack the component where the ball joint thread has been passed through" whilst pushing the tie rod shaft up with your hand, it will just pop up. also you can whack pretty hard you wont break it. If you look at it you should see slight dents on it already from previous ball joint replacements.

@SuburbanK2500 2 ай бұрын

Came to say the same thing 😊 You don't hit the ball joint itself, you hit the tapered hole it's in to break/shock the taper lock free.

@michaelknappe 2 ай бұрын

Exactly what I wanted to say too.

@mattgraham1983 2 ай бұрын

Well you are kinda right... my experiences are different🤷‍♂️ this is relevant to car stuff.... not heavy vehicles from another country...

@robertwillis4061 2 ай бұрын

Or us a ball joint splitter. Preferably the screw type, not the forked one, they burst the rubber dust covers. All right if you're replacing the ball joint, but if your aren't.

@BrageGundersen 2 ай бұрын

Give it a good whack 😉

@nowhere2be906 2 ай бұрын

Proud owners of a Volvo and a Saab as well as daily visits to IKEA. Can’t get more Swedish than that. 😊

@jockesander6219 2 ай бұрын

And Biltema. 😊

@PhotosmithAustralia 2 ай бұрын

We have a volvo 360, saab 900, hasselblad 500cm , wife has a husqvarna 960 sewing machine. We are in deep!!

@PhotosmithAustralia 2 ай бұрын

I dont like going to ikea.

@Catap 2 ай бұрын

A tip for Oakley to check out. In Sweden there is a thing called ”Öppen förskola” (translated into ”open preschool” - but sometimes called ”open playgroups” by english expats in SE). They are typically open a few hours daily and are intended to be a place for toddlers (0-3yrs ish) and their parents (usually on parental leave) to socialise and play. Part of the time might be organised with singing and such and part is just hanging out. These are open for all (free of charge), and is “drop in” during opening hours

@Catap 2 ай бұрын

For example - these are the ones in Malmö: malmo.se/download/18.70f4a4718bb305e0b4f1f88/1700822201878/informationsblad%20med%20karta%20öppna%20förskolor-ua.pdf

@Catap 2 ай бұрын

And while on the topic of preschools - they are called ”dagis” in Sweden - which is slang for daycare (SE for day is dag)… an older man might be called ”gubbe” - so obviously Biltema is called ”Gubbdagis”.

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this, I'll look into it! It would be good to have a nice indoor play area for him :)

@Catap 2 ай бұрын

@@TheOutFitI tried pinning a map yesterday - but might be youtube killed the hyperlink. Google ”oppen forskola malmo”. The first hit would land you in the correct place - and down the bottom of that page you’ll find a blue box with a linked map with contact info attached ”Informationsblad med karta”. Good luck!

@k9EDD 2 ай бұрын

There is a very nice library within walking distance of your workshop. And right next to the library there is a bathhous with superfriendly kids corner. Love your work, I’m a home mechanic myself and do all kind of work on my cars, motorcycles, trailers and horsetrailers. Keep up the good work 💪🏻

@assarstromblad3280 2 ай бұрын

Packing stuff with grease seems very likely when it comes to the swedish military haha. When I was a conscript a couple of years ago we used to service all the vehicles, and some of the points on the checklist were always to grease everything, cover everything rusty in oil, and wash the vehicles at least once a year to ridiculously clean standards. If there is one thing they were good at there, it was cleaning and rust protecting stuff. Service is usually taken very seriously, so I guess most mechanical things can be assumed to be in pretty good shape unless it was damaged after the vehicle was retired from the military.

@endotasweegin6613 2 ай бұрын

Word of advice that i learnt during my automotive apprenticeship, take an old bit of cardboard and poke some small holes in it and then when you remove a bolt put it in the cardboard and write what it's for. It actually creates a bit of a timeline so when you reassemble you can work your way back along the cardboard opposite to when you put the bolts/clips in

@ASDASD34RDFS 2 ай бұрын

Or better yet, just put em in plastic bags or containers with handwritten notes on em. The cardboard tends to break.

@XerxesGustav 2 ай бұрын

So glad your channel came up in my youtube algorithm. I did my conscription as a mechanic on these vehicles, and seeing this brings back a lot of memories. In service these vehicles would be serviced after each and every exercise, so there should be minimal wear. On the other hand, they were driven by a bunch of 19 year olds who weren't paying the fuel themselves. Just a word of caution. The original brake shoes did contain asbestos, and depending on how old these are they might do too. The dust on the drum and carrier plate might as well. I'd wear a respirator when doing work on old parts like these. You have already found biltema, another tip is Jula, which is also at svågertorp shopping area, they quite a bit of tools, both name brand and cheaper stuff.

@LovITSWE 2 ай бұрын

Biltema got a tool for drum brake springs. Artnr: 72-028

@Ovaworked4x4 Ай бұрын

For the bearing outer cone put them in a freezer overnight and use the induction heater to heat the housing. They should pretty much fall in 👌

@TheOutFit Ай бұрын

We don't have a freezer unfortunately.

@Ovaworked4x4 Ай бұрын

@@TheOutFit that would make it a little bit harder but even just heating the housing would help. Also if you get stuck on things like ball joints, search KZfaq as there's tutorials for all these types of frustrating jobs.

@josephstevens3357 2 ай бұрын

Well done to both of you on the renovation. Difficult when you have a little one to care for as well, but you guys are stars!! Really looking so good!

@Tiaan90 2 ай бұрын

Just a fun fact, that Saab, being a GM Saab, is very related to a Holden Vectra estate 😄 So it's pretty australian for being swedish, fitting!

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

😂

@Bratfalken 2 ай бұрын

When installing bearing rings, I use the old one as a perfect mallet extentioner, but I reduce the outer diameter slightly by holding it loosely running on a belt sander before cleaning it and then using it to press the new bearing ring into place. As it is slightly smaller after grinding, it won't get stuck in the hole, but still doing an perfect press on the new.

@michaelknappe 2 ай бұрын

This!

@drgloverable 2 ай бұрын

When i lived in Sweden 20 years ago most of the staff at Biltema would speak enough English with me, and were super helpful. Dont be afraid to ask.

@maximusreed 2 ай бұрын

Credit to you Chris for tackling such a big project .... But just imagine the elation when finished ... Doing all the work yourself also gives u more confidence if things go wrong on the road ...

@user-pf4ow6dr5b 2 ай бұрын

Apply pressure using your jack to the under side of the ball joint shaft (use nut so as not to damage thread but not done up tight). Smack the side of the hub where the ball joint is with a lump hammer. The ball joint simply pops out.

@CH-in9lj 2 ай бұрын

I’m not long into an adult apprenticeship and fight things like those ball joints all the time. I’m lucky though that I have a boss comes over and one strike with the right tool and technique and it’s apart. You are doing really well running solo on unfamiliar gear and working so hard.

@stuarttaylor4186 2 ай бұрын

Great work ethic Chris, don’t beat yourself up too much for small mistakes people train for years to do this kind of work your doing great👍

@finnnielsen8796 2 ай бұрын

Biltema AKA the blue tempel ....... i often go there for Andagt

@mozkotze6415 2 ай бұрын

It’s all practice for when your on your world tours, undoubtedly there will be some mechanical issues 😂😂😂 keep it up 👍

@6226superhurricane 2 ай бұрын

when you're taking a tie rod end off loosen the nut and leave it on to protect the threads. then hit the end of the knuckle to break the taper if that doesn't loosen it hold a second hammer on one side and hit the other.

@davidmilledge221 2 ай бұрын

Gee you guys have come along way in a such a short time from cruising around Australia in a jeep , is bloody amazing 😊

@odinh89 2 ай бұрын

Do not drill on hammer for steel. You’ll snap drill bits as you’ve said. Hammer is only for masonry bits going through concrete, bricks etc.

@larsjonsson5059 2 ай бұрын

I drove the TGB 13 during my military service in 1987. I remember we could drive quite comfortably and fast off-road thanks to the three axles. TGB 11 was much bumpier. As a result, the leaders at the military exercises preferred to hitchhike with the TGB13, which gave our group some advantages and grateful breaks when we had week-long exercises in the field :) I also remember that you can start TGB.s by sticking your name tag (steel ) between a couple of the fuses.. Which meant that the TGB.n was not always in the same place as you put it..

@daolman8226 2 ай бұрын

Another friendly tip,,, when you have to beat on a bolt to get it out, thread the nut back on it level with the bolt end, that way you can beat the shit out of it and not damage the threads of your bolt.

@MartinBettler 2 ай бұрын

Quite an undertaking! Yet you both seem to master it with determination, courage and wit. Good fortune in Sweden - looking forward to see that beast crawling!

@jodychadd667 2 ай бұрын

Keep it up bloke love to see you on the tools , I’ve built a few patrols on my driveway now , unassisted just like you , worth the battle when you do it on your own , achievement is king for the outcome , love the content , keep up guys , and of course congrats on your new family 👍🏻

@LAP1050 2 ай бұрын

Chris, Ange is right about taking a day off. Not only to rest your body from all the hard work 😓 but to hang out with Oakley and her. She has been working hard too getting your new home setup and taking care of “little man “🧍‍♂️ . Enjoy 😉 Lou

@webheadusa9377 2 ай бұрын

You had me on the edge of my seat until you used the right tools or machines for the job. Part of the build is the self-satisfaction of a job well done! :¬) Webhead USA

@daolman8226 2 ай бұрын

On some of those stubborn bolts you need to use a good old fire wrench! lol. (blow torch to heat it) then it should come right out with a little smack of the hammer.

@rogerwatkinson6633 2 ай бұрын

For a BIG machine like that, you need a BIGGER HAMMER 😆😆😆

@OutdoorFreedomDk 2 ай бұрын

👍Once Again, Welcome to scandinavia. 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴 I just subscribed ..Cause now you actually also begins to look Scandinavian (The new (Ikea) "Light mud brown / orange" warm hat). - You ( all three) do look great .... 🍓👊♥

@RB_2Y 2 ай бұрын

I just became a subscriber to your channel here on youtube and I really like your trial and error. Learning by doing! 👍😉Appreciate your commitment and your positive mood, very welcome to your stay here in Sweden. Greetings Rolf.

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing, it helps a lot!

@user-dw4dy7dn1x 2 ай бұрын

Your kid is going to have some awesome video’s to check out in time

@mattmepham4725 2 ай бұрын

A tip with those Britpart brake shoes from a Landrover fan. On the Landrover you have to chamfer the top of the leading brake shoe or it will grab on the drum when you reverse! Not sure this will be the same on the Volvo set up but it’s easy to do with some sandpaper. Look forward to seeing this truck progress

@IanDerybshire 2 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you, you've done it once, you can do it again. Cheers Ian

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian for the support!

@IanDerybshire 2 ай бұрын

No worries, I like the way you recognise errors, CV joint for example, and don't get wildly frustrated, don't try to follow the error and backtrack and fix properly. That's what will give you complete peace of mind when you're miles from anywhere on a steep mountain track etc. Keep on keeping on

@seanchristie7150 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic effort in good weather let alone the freezing cold, wish we had that combo store here, would save so much hassle

@jasros2551 2 ай бұрын

Your doing well figuring it all out yourself! but please upgrade your hammers, maybe get a copper one.

@poison_ivy_jeep430 2 ай бұрын

Great progress! Happy to see you've gotten a car and camper, excited for next weeks video

@youmesuzie 2 ай бұрын

Amazing work guys! so good to see you're doing a proper job on it!! 1 piece of advice, get a bigger hammer, ideally 4 lb copper. it will make your life 1000 times easier

@user-sr9tt6pt6c Ай бұрын

How about get one for the guy 😊

@youmesuzie Ай бұрын

@@user-sr9tt6pt6c haha waddaya think I'm made of hammers or something!

@TJ.Outdoor 2 ай бұрын

Portal Axels, NICEEEEE

@ralph6115 2 ай бұрын

Great vlog! You should have a workbench instead of crawling all over the floor. Love your work!

@campingaustralia6698 2 ай бұрын

❤ your progress 🥰

@andrewjohnson9896 2 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video guys.

@johnrodgers3829 2 ай бұрын

To separate tapered connections like tie rod ends, undo the nuts but do not remove. Leave the nut on the last lot of the threads, gives you a greater surface are for you to hit with a hammer or apply force to the tie rod end. Use the jack to apply pressure to the tie rod bolt with 2 hammers, simultaneously strike the cast bit of the hub where the tapered tie rod end is lodged.

@howie_on_tour 2 ай бұрын

Also hammering softly all around where the tie rod's stuck to create a frequency loses it quit good.

@RaXXha 2 ай бұрын

Rostlösing=Rust Solution, so you're on the right track. WD40 is available in Sweden too, just not at Biltema since they only carry their own in house brand. Another store that carries this stuff at pretty good prices is Jula, they have a lot of the more recognisable brands (like Bacho tools, WD40 etc). 🙂

@erik.... 2 ай бұрын

Honestly I think Bahco has become below average quality tools since they moved all production from Sweden. Only saw blades and some related things are made in Sweden now. The Biltema "premium" line with 10 years warranty is much better value.

@RaXXha 2 ай бұрын

@@erik.... I just mentioned bacho as an example since i know he's used their tools before. But yes, i agree that biltemas more premium line of tools are generally pretty good.

@user-dw4dy7dn1x 2 ай бұрын

Don’t be hard on yourself about mistakes. We have all been there

@themoonraker 2 ай бұрын

Loving the build, reminds of why I first subscribed, when you were building Bowser. 🙌

@akepettersson4847 2 ай бұрын

Such an amazing work ✊ Fantastic 👏👏👏 Volvo + SAAB + IKEA + Biltema 🙌 There’s a lot going on 😁 Happy eastern 🐣 / Glad påsk 🐣

@truebluetravellers 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant work guys 👌👌

@bramptonlepage1629 2 ай бұрын

Hey Chris mate, I think I see you getting under the vehicle, relying solely on the trolley jack. If this is the case I recommend you place your wheels flat under the body somewhere, so that if your jack fails, the space these afford you, if it should all fall, might just save your life. If changing a flat tyre, I will always leave the flat tyre and rim under the vehicle for the chassis or body to land on if the jack fails or topples. Cheers.

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

This was rectified at Day 10 with additional jack stands.

@Wardman70 2 ай бұрын

Hey mate get yourself some safety glasses when hammering or using the press , only got to eyes 😎 Cheers

@MaskinJunior 2 ай бұрын

Since it was military, during its service It would have gotten greace every 4 weeks of operation. The car has a rolling shedual for maintainance carried out by the troops.

@Werkar27 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on the 80K mate. I'm loving this new long vid format and all the work you're putting in to show us the process of the rebuild. You're going to hit 100k in no time with this series. Cheers.

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment, it is really motivating and encouraging!

@jamesbaker2019 2 ай бұрын

This is great! cant wait until the next episode! :D

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Every Friday :) thanks for watching!

@jc-crafford 2 ай бұрын

I dont know anything about working on vehicles, but somehow this is extremely interesting to watch.

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

That's an awesome compliment! We are glad you liked the episode :)

@rogergregory5981 2 ай бұрын

Induction machine makes life a lot easier on them rusted bolts good investment , you can get some ball joints with grease nipple's might be worth looking into

@Smiling_mike 2 ай бұрын

Great job, all of you!

@brianAUS65 2 ай бұрын

You guys are such a great team together with such a ‘can do’ approach to everything, am so impressed! Can’t wait to see how this all turns out.

@henrygreen19 2 ай бұрын

Great progress !! Interesting to watch - improvise as you go process working well. Go well and stay warm.

@johnrodgers3829 2 ай бұрын

To remove the bearing cups, look from the inner side of the hub assembly. You should be able to see about 1 to 2 mm of the back of the inner part of the bearing cup. Using a brass rod or a rod of metal softer than the bearing cup and using the rod like a punch on the visible edge of bearing cup, using a solid hammer on the rod, punch the bearing cup working your way around the bearing cup. I suggest moving around the bearing cap every 45 to 90 deg, tapping the bearing cap out. Be mindful not to strike the surface where the bearing was seated or the inside surface the bearing cup will be sliding on. It is harder to replace the cup. My practice was to grind the outside circumference of the bearing, reducing the outside diameter of the bearing cup, so that the cup Wil freely slide in and out of the hub. Cool the bearing cup in a freezer and then put the cup in place and working around the then edger of cup, tap into place so it is going square. Once it is started use your old modified bearing and continue tapping the cup into place and is soundly set in place. You will hear a definite change in the sound has you strike the old cup.

@outandaboutwithjoel7746 2 ай бұрын

Well done team. Starting watching during the Jeep days. Loving the new build series. What an adventure. All the best to finding your feet in a new country. Looking forward to seeing how you transform this beast into another awesome offgrid adventure wagon! Kia Kaha from NZ Joel, Angi & Micah (simular age to Oak)

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and watching all the way from NZ :)

@rhyswilliams695 2 ай бұрын

Looking good Chris. Biltema is great. If only they had something similar in Oz! You should also check out the flea markets (loppmarknad in Swedish). Often a great option to find cheap tools and workshop furniture, especially the markets out of town. There are several where I live in Denmark that are a gold mine for bits / bobs.

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Good tip thanks Rhys!

@jargien240 2 ай бұрын

I spent a lot of time in a tgb 13 during my national service. Loud as heck but with earpro on you managed to sleep in them without problem during a long march. A bit cramped in the back when 5 blokes in full gear sit there but you manage...

@seanyowies8532 2 ай бұрын

At least we have a Kiwi on the tools! When a Kiwi takes a day off, he fixes someone’s else’s car. Just for fun. Just to make this world, a better place. Bye the way, sorry I’m late

@einfeldt777 2 ай бұрын

Great update on your hard work, thank you for showing the headache and hardness you are experiencing, really appreciate the reality instead of so many others, just showing the start and then by “KZfaq magic” it’s all done without any problems. By the way, what’s up with the ☹️ Amazon box on the table behind you guys in the end?

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Always keeping it real! Showing mistakes is important, we always learn from them :) thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Ahah good spotting, no special reason for the sad face 😅

@Dave_Gurman 2 ай бұрын

Place another spanner ring into the open ender end to provide leverage.

@christopherthorsson2597 2 ай бұрын

Biltemas 36-1010 would be a better de-greaser than the oven cleaner 🙂

@satanihelvetet 2 ай бұрын

Very nice to see the project going forward. I was reacting when you used an ordinary socket for the machine. Back in the days I did some mecanic work I would always use the special, more powerful socket for hammering machines (the use to be dark in colour). Biltema is great! They have much and to affordable prices, but sometimes you have to look up for the quality. But for amateurs there is mostly no problem.

@No-thing-ness 2 ай бұрын

My brother from another mother; just check that drum brake. They used to be made with asbestos. That’s an old vehicle. It may not be and your mate there is probably more specialists. But just check. Also the tight ones heat up with blow torch

@hakansundstrombmwsweden7645 2 ай бұрын

Great . I personally like the tgb 11 but I can see its just to small for you. I did my conscription in 79 as a tank plutoon commander and we got drivers licence for both the tgb 11 and 13. Great mud and retain capabilities..... Keep up the good work it will pay of in the end.

@philgardiner445 2 ай бұрын

This is going to be a wicked series! Can I suggest you bite the bullet and get some form of work bench so you are not spending all the time on the ground.

@Vince1266 2 ай бұрын

I have seen pros use a wedge-like chisel to drive apart Ball Joints, BTW I love my Boat Yard waterproof Boat trailer grease. It comes in Silicon Gun style cartridges for a dedicated grease Gun. Less mess.

@vinceess4181 2 ай бұрын

Going to give some kudos here. Never really liked a lot of your old stuff. It got away from the trucks. Right back in now to see you guys doing the work. That’s what we all want to see. People who enjoy the travel stuff have discovery. Most of us like watching you guys build stuff, drive it, break it, get it unstuck and fix it again.

@vwm1969 2 ай бұрын

When you were strugling with the seals I was saying "why dont you use the nice press you got" Then you went and did it ! 😃

@minmog 2 ай бұрын

Great work. Having worked on Unimogs I can empathise with your tasks. One thing I would suggest is to service the leaf springs. Relatively easy task of removing, stripping, cleaning, inspecting, lubricating and rebuilding. They do look a bit crusty!!

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

They are crusty indeed and have sagged quite a bit too! We will be replacing them :) thanks for watching!

@johnschilders2781 2 ай бұрын

Tanking of the boljoint Do Not heet up the part where it is going in to ( you now have weakend this part). But put pressure on the boljoint like you did with the Jack and then hit the part where its going in to With an good size hammer. The it shout pop out!

@fransjanssen2198 2 ай бұрын

I like this very much, great entertainment and Chris........ you'll get it done my man!!

@alainhenry1729 2 ай бұрын

You should heat up the hub with hot air gun before installing the new bearings or Orings

@mfletch392 2 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks and very informative, please keep up the good work.

@bergsgard8595 2 ай бұрын

WOW, contact me when you and your family are ready for an adventure in Sweden. I’m glade to host you from where you are now and 1000km north. If you journey is to see all Sweden. Really nice to find your channel. All love and good luck!

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching :) we look forward to exploring Sweden!

@johannpretorius1620 2 ай бұрын

Following your rebuild. Very Nice work. I have a Pinzgauer and a Land-Rover FC101 At one moment (time 49:00 min) you mentioned you cleaned/polished the inside of the brake drums. Perhaps it was not literally polished. I interpreted you wrong. I was taught than when fitting new brake shoes, to check the inside diameter of the drum-brake to ensure they are with in spec and you have enough material. I believe yours will certainly be good. Then take the drums to a brake shop or engineering works to have the inside of the skimmed on the lathe. That ensure "roundness" and a proper surface for the new brake pads to bed in. Not trying to critique. Just think polishing a brake surface is not the best (if I understood it correctly) Perhaps just double check on that as it is a critical safety thing for you and family. Keep up the build. It's very exciting.

@assarstromblad3280 2 ай бұрын

So fun seeing people visiting close where I live. You should go to both Malmö and Lund for sight seeing honestly both are really pretty cities. Lund especially has very old houses and cobblestone streets that I am sure you would love

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Good to know thank you, we'll add Lund to the list :) we might go to Kalmar or Gothenburg soon too for a weekend!

@TheCarLovingSwede 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to Sweden! I recently found your channel and will definitely follow the build. If you need help with 3d printing/scanning I can probably help you! I've been doing that for many years. Anything like brackets, custom tools, even the Volvo badge on your truck. I'm in southern Sweden 🙂

@Saarz23 2 ай бұрын

great job team! please be safe Chris. the truck sitting on those jacks looks hectic. i am not a mechanic so i don’t know haha

@mikaelmartin9288 2 ай бұрын

You have to make or buy yourself a work bench before you kill your knees 😊

@marciacoker2968 2 ай бұрын

Alot of hard work for both of you, It’s going well ☺️👍 just a bit curious, will you be able to stand inside the Volvo? See you on your next episode 🤩💛💛💛

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for following along Marcia! We are planning a roof conversion so yes we will be able to stand inside :)

@marciacoker2968 2 ай бұрын

@@TheOutFit that is a great idea, it’ll be awesome, can’t wait. Big hugs to the three of you 🙌☺️

@GlockMan70 2 ай бұрын

Using pure Oxygen and scuba diving is a very bad no no from what I can remember from my scuba diving days.

@ghostwalker100 2 ай бұрын

tip to be comfier working on concrete, use some of the cardboard boxes, break them down and it will insulate and pad you a bit, or get some of the cheap kids foam tile playmats. i use the ones that are about half a metre a side. ii keep one in my car. handy for when i'm working on it and keeps me dry when i have to kneel on wet ground.

@glenmacdonald3477 2 ай бұрын

Very impressive, lots of patience.

@rauldospuntocero 2 ай бұрын

Vamos familia que vais muy bien, un saludo.

@robertlovlie5194 2 ай бұрын

The Swedish approximate analogue to WD-40 is called 5-56. Many swear by it, but I'm not going to judge. Use what works for you.

@Okkebeltman 2 ай бұрын

I very much want one of these but then the pickupbed version. Have plans drawn up for the camper buid, all I need is some extra money. Lets hope I win the lottery or something

@tomthemonky 2 ай бұрын

Biltema is my favourite Swedish shop!!

@swedishCBchannel 2 ай бұрын

welcome to Sweden

@bradkark 2 ай бұрын

When I was a teenager an old mechanic showed me how to use diagonal cutting pliers to grab those brake springs to remove and install them. He told me the grip better than pliers and wouldn’t damage the hardened steel. I’m sure someone will tell you how to remove the old bearings, you wont cut them with a multi tool as they are too hard. Cutting them with an angle grinder risks nicking the shaft. You might be able to cut it part way and break it off with a cold chisel?

@fernandocamacho8269 2 ай бұрын

Excelent tools 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@paulluggar5964 2 ай бұрын

I just saw Chris give birth to a wheel hub, I think! 😂

@TheOutFit 2 ай бұрын

This comment made my night 🤣 (Ange)

@paulluggar5964 2 ай бұрын

@TheOutFit I don't think anybody else noticed! By the way, remind Chris to change the little ones gasket and feed him some oil!!! 👍🇬🇧

@magicalvortex 2 ай бұрын

Just grind the old bearing ring so it fits loose in it's hole and use it as a tool to drive the new bearing ring home. Alternate light blows from side to side so the new bearing ring goes in straight.