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Mike has a nice shop for sure! Hodakaguy

Extending the drivers side wire chase board out a bit more to clear the wiring. Now back up to Mike's at VanLab to get more panel work done. Mike fitting panels and preparing to cover them in automotive tweed. Mike hates being on camera so he used the router...

I often get asked about different tools I'm using in our Sprinter Build and figured I would highlight a few of my Must Have tools in a short video series. This video highlights my Deburring tool...this tool is soooo handy to clean up edges when drilling holes for Rivetnuts, Plusnuts or just...

Daily update..... Headliner back from the upholstery shop...recovered in automotive tweed. Running wiring for a future dash cam and led lighting. The upper headliner area will have a shelf and bulkhead along with LED lighting inside of the bulk head. Installed....looking good...

Thanks, I'm enjoying the build. Eventually I want to change out the head unit, I'll be installing upgraded speakers in the rear. Hodakaguy

They just bend when you tighten them up, but they will return to straight if you take the bolts back out. Hodakaguy

I actually like the looks of the bare aluminum in this application. Hodakaguy

Plus Nuts & Rivet Nuts. I made up a video showing the difference between a Rivet Nut & a Plus Nut...when to use each and an overview of the different installation tools. Plus Nuts are super handy and I've been using a lot of them in our Sprinter build. . I've been asked several times recently...

Finishing up the L-track today. Here I'm getting ready to cut and install the lower portion of vertical recessed track that will capture the lower panels. And I'll be cutting and installing the forward horizontal section as well. I re-installed the OEM plastic pillar so I can cut the...

Plus Nuts & Rivet Nuts. I made up a video showing the difference between a Rivet Nut & a Plus Nut...when to use each and an overview of the different installation tools. Plus Nuts are super handy and I've been using a lot of them. I've been asked several times recently about the differences in...

Yep...Link here: https://amzn.to/364DFsK I'm going to pick one up myself....This baby is slick! Hodakaguy

Continued from above.... Here's where the Vertical track will be installed. This will be one of the two front supports for the bed. Prepping the track and drilling holes... The plastic covering around the windows lets me install the L-track a little differently on these sections...

Working on the drivers side today. Getting ready to install the horizontal L-track. Drilling holes and installing the Plus Nuts....Using the Deburring tool to clean up the edges before tapping the plus nuts into place. The Deburring tool has replaceable cutting tips, the shape of the tip...

Thanks Mate, I was planning on going to the NWOR rally this summer but the Covid outbreak changed a lot of plans. I do plan on camping quite a bit this summer and will show back up to the different events as they start happening again :-). Maybe I'll see you at one of the events! Hodakaguy

Hey Marius....yeah long time since we've chatted for sure. I'm using two types of L-track here, both recessed and angled so the 45 deg cuts wouldn't match up unfortunately. Maybe I'll see you at one of the events later this summer. Hodakaguy

Little work today.... Starting to add the lower L-track. I will be using a combination of recessed and flat mount L-track since I'm going to re-use the plastic trim around the windows. First up I need to trim the lip on the bottom side of the plastic so the L-track can sit flush against the...

The window is a CRL and you can get them for about $550. Yeah you can cut an opening and install the window in a cargo van as well, look up CRL install on youtube and there are quite a few vids of guys installing them in cargo vans. They work great. Hodakaguy

Out roaming about this weekend. Not a lot of work on the van this weekend but I'll be back at it soon. Hodakaguy

I didn't have any issues cutting the thicker aluminum and didn't use any lube (got in a hurry)....just went slow. Lube would be a good idea though. Yeah standard speed saw. Hodakaguy

Heading to work.....back roads in the morning. Instagram @Hodakaguy_Tom Hodakaguy