I’ve always wanted to fix-up an old rv and permanently park it next to the non-existent pond on my property for a staycation spot. A girl can dream eh?
It might be a good idea to insulate the underside of the engine cover with foil covered insulation to reduce the amount of heat entering the RV and also to lower odds of it catching on fire from an engine malfunction. I've never seen a wooden engine cover on any vehicle.
Having grown up with VW busses I saw that and immediately had a sense memory of heat. Nice in an Ohio winter, nasty on a summer road trip. The engine cover on those VE’s was made of metal and right between the front seats. Actually, closer than in this big RV.
We have 15 year old twins, Boy & Girl and thank god they helps a lot around the house. I love teaching them how to fix and repair things. I would love to pick up an old fixer car for them to learn repairs on and get running. My father did that with me, I repaired and got running a old 68 Mustang that was for me when I turned 16 and I took my behind the wheel test at DMV with it. I was pretty frickin' proud of my old Mustang and my Dad helping me fix it up. I will always hold this memory close to my heart. Kinda' hope the same thing for my twins.🥰
Hello from Arizona, USA. The extent of your skills is amazing. Thankfully you have a family that goes along with the fun and craziness of finding stuff and making a living out of it.
My dad gutted an old school bus and made it into a motor home. He made 2 sets of bunkbeds in the back, added a kitchen (table folded into a bed), a bathroom, and a broom closet. The front part of the bus had a couch that folded down into a bed and he made a corner stand for a TV. My mom made curtains, including one to go across the front of the bus (when parked). We used it several times to go camping, visiting or family reunions. My dad, uncles and grandpa often used it for hunting. Dad also used it when they went up to the Barrie Flea Market, which was a week long event. Lots of fun.
Stephen has grown to be such a handsome young man! Most importantly, he's become a very respectable adult. You're a great dad, so I knew it would happen when he was just a young kid. I'm just so glad he's followed such an amazing path ❤
When I saw that, I said the same thing! Then I was like...... Wait, dad's worried about Steven breathing rat poop dust! I cracked up! 🙄😆😅😂🤣😭 Worried about the WRONG thing I'd say! Lol! 💜✌️💜
You did a great job on the engine cover! It fits right in with the 70's vibe. I have pretty much zero handyman skills, so if I had attempted to do that upholstery job, it would look like a toddler did it. This motorhome reno is going to be a GREAT series! Looking forward to the next episode!
You and Melissa have beautiful (and handsome!) children. Always like seeing the boys working with you as you begin another restoratiin project. It makes a fun series. Enjoy Alex!
Just a question: Would you not do the brown material that's on the engine cover behind as well, where the yellow shag rug is still. It would look so much more cohesive. Your doing an awesome job, Im sure it will look stunning once your done with it. I love how much hard work you put into refinishing these older things.
I love these episodes! As I said before, Barth Motorhomes were built right up the road from where I grew up, in Milford, Indiana & many of my old friends worked there for years, so it really hit's home for me. Can't wait to see the progress.
Great progress Alexander. Surprisingly good condition on the cushions. Hope you don't paint too much of the paneling and cabinets. All that wood finish is very iconic for the time period . Access to the driver's seat and the shotgun seat seem rather awkward. Keep up the good work!😎
I'm quite partial towards the wood finish/paneling myself. But I might be a bit biased because my dad loves working with wood, and it's still very much prevalent all over the inside of our house lol 😁.
Love the leathery brown for the engine cover, the lino flooring in it is too 90's, there has to be something else out there cheap to replace it with. What a great find!
Thanks for taking us along on this motorhome journey! I'm not thinking, "It's not perfect!" The engine cover looks great! I'm not here to second-guess, proffer unwanted or unneeded advice, or to complain about something you did...or didn't do. These videos aren't about me.
Could I make a suggestion? It's great that you use a disinfectant spray. Since you have allergies, try liberally sprinkling bicarbonate of soda everywhere before doing anything. Not in the motor of course It's a wonderful, gentle chemical that has so much going for it. That includes, disinfectant, cleanser, air purifier and sanitizer.
Cinderfella is a real movie it features Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella. Hilarious and worth the watch should you and Steven get a chance. Older movie however. A hazmat suit would be best for Mice yecks for sure. The Chrome is mint on RV and the interior is looking fly! Later! 😊
Just a thought but the shag rug on the engine "dog house" probably helped muffle the engine noise and the vinyl you replaced it with won't be as effective. I suggest adding Reflectix material on the inside of it to increase the insulation value and reduce sound and heat.
Can't wait to see the finished product, way to go steven I know the old man is paying you for your labor, but you and your siblings have great work ethic, just look at your dad today and imagine, that's you in 25 years, looking good Archbold's
This won't likely matter since you are flipping, but if you cover a wooden box in the future you could put a layer of batting on first before the vinyl or fabric. It doesn't really add padding, but it has a little give that might keep the outer layer from developing a hole. You would also do this with a foam cushion for a chair or whatnot. This series has been a lot of fun - you never know exactly what you might see here! :)
Alex,Steven my RV remodelers. Thus far a great job of cleaning and upholstery. The RV is going to look great when completed. Until next time. Please, take care and stay safe. Love ya 🍺🍺😇🕊❤️🌹🌈👍🌞🇺🇸🙏👏
Take cheap plastic containers, poke some holes in the top. Put moth balls in the containers and place them around inside the motor home. And when your working on it just put a container by every wheel or in under belly compartments. You'll never have mice.
It's a shame you couldn't have machine wash those seat covers, maybe after the bucket wash . I'd never feel they were clean otherwise. With the mouse smell and all .Hot water and bleach will sanitize the washer afterward. But it's always good to be thoughtful of Melissa. 👍
Alex I use 0000 steel wool on my chrome and windshield and all my glass.watched a video on utube and they recommended it.worked fantastic on my 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Alex, you & Steven are doing a great job. In my opinion you deserve a Kudos for the reupholstering the motor cover. God bless & take care until next time. 🙏💞🇺🇸
I am envious. This is a jewel in the rough. Aluminum body, the interior is in pretty good shape for its age. Hope your family has fun with it and I will be looking for it fr sale. Thanks for the great videos.
I think that it would be much nicer if you take out the remainder of that awful yellow carpet and cover it in the same fabric that you put on the box section in front of it. Just a thought 😊 Great work you two
Cinderfella a 11:40 movie from 1960 starring Jerry Lewis. Since the engine hatch does not provide an airtight seal, don't forget to add a carbon monoxide detector for driving. You will need one anyway for when you use the kitchen appliances and heating system.
It might be too late but you might want some more acoustic insulation in that engine cover. That material looks amazing but will be less deadening than the old heavy carpet.
If that was the Marshals over north of South Edmonton Common area, that's where My cousin took me to look for fabric for my wingback. I was amazed with how huge it was and the selection! plus how inexpensive the fabric was! Plus that red 1963 f100 in the parking lot was a bonus.
I would have added some batting to the engine cover, for noise and weather insulation. Loving the series though. I dream of living in something like this in my old age.. movable.. but also stable parked for long term living.
The motor home is coming along, I think the green color on the cabinet doors will make it,look vintage 70’s. Excited to see the finished project❤❤❤❤
That's the plan!
My first apartment was in the late 70s. It had the Avocado color scheme. And yes, of course the carpet was green shag.
I’ve always wanted to fix-up an old rv and permanently park it next to the non-existent pond on my property for a staycation spot. A girl can dream eh?
Yes, untill they put a tax on dreams.
@LadyArseling I’d call that a cool “she shed”. 😂
It might be a good idea to insulate the underside of the engine cover with foil covered insulation to reduce the amount of heat entering the RV and also to lower odds of it catching on fire from an engine malfunction. I've never seen a wooden engine cover on any vehicle.
Plus it will help sound proof it
Agreed. When he opened it I immediately thought the engine insulation was missing.
Having grown up with VW busses I saw that and immediately had a sense memory of heat. Nice in an Ohio winter, nasty on a summer road trip. The engine cover on those VE’s was made of metal and right between the front seats. Actually, closer than in this big RV.
We have 15 year old twins, Boy & Girl and thank god they helps a lot around the house.
I love teaching them how to fix and repair things.
I would love to pick up an old fixer car for them to learn repairs on and get running.
My father did that with me,
I repaired and got running a old 68 Mustang that was for me when I turned 16 and I took my behind the wheel test at DMV with it.
I was pretty frickin' proud of my old Mustang and my Dad helping me fix it up.
I will always hold this memory close to my heart.
Kinda' hope the same thing for my twins.🥰
Steve is a very sweet,very handsome young man. You and Melissa have done an excellent job raising your children.
Thank you so much!
Hello from Arizona, USA. The extent of your skills is amazing. Thankfully you have a family that goes along with the fun and craziness of finding stuff and making a living out of it.
Good Afternoon Archbold Family ‼️🙋🏽
Morning!
My dad gutted an old school bus and made it into a motor home.
He made 2 sets of bunkbeds in the back, added a kitchen (table folded into a bed), a bathroom, and a broom closet. The front part of the bus had a couch that folded down into a bed and he made a corner stand for a TV.
My mom made curtains, including one to go across the front of the bus (when parked).
We used it several times to go camping, visiting or family reunions. My dad, uncles and grandpa often used it for hunting. Dad also used it when they went up to the Barrie Flea Market, which was a week long event.
Lots of fun.
Great Father and Son team work. Thanks for sharing 😎👍♥️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️💯💯
Our pleasure!
I love what you are doing in this motorhome. This is going to look nice when you are done with it.
Thanks so much! It’s rewarding to see it come together :)
Stephen has grown to be such a handsome young man! Most importantly, he's become a very respectable adult. You're a great dad, so I knew it would happen when he was just a young kid. I'm just so glad he's followed such an amazing path ❤
10:13 is that a hicky on Steven's neck? LOL He sure has grown up. Awesome series. Thanks for sharing.
When I saw that, I said the same thing! Then I was like...... Wait, dad's worried about Steven breathing rat poop dust! I cracked up!
🙄😆😅😂🤣😭
Worried about the WRONG thing I'd say! Lol! 💜✌️💜
Amazing. Great job remodeling this RV. Cheers from Colorado!
Love the dad jokes!
My oldest grandson said: "Nana, you can't tell dad jokes! To which I replied. Who do think taught your dad "dad jokes"
The world needs more corny jokes!
You did a great job on the engine cover! It fits right in with the 70's vibe. I have pretty much zero handyman skills, so if I had attempted to do that upholstery job, it would look like a toddler did it. This motorhome reno is going to be a GREAT series! Looking forward to the next episode!
Thank you very much!
You and Melissa have beautiful (and handsome!) children. Always like seeing the boys working with you as you begin another restoratiin project. It makes a fun series. Enjoy Alex!
Thank you so much!
My stove top in my 1973 Airstream looks just like yours. Stainless steel but rusty, I had mine powder coated and it turned out great.
Good tip!
That hacky sack was probably wedged in there to stop a rattle!
You did a great upholstery job....it is already looking a lot better...❤❤
Glad to see that Steven is finding time in his busy schedule to help out dear ol'Dad. 😊
Yes indeed!
Great job Steven ❤❤
You look just like your grandma 😍
Stephen is a great helper for you.❤️
He sure is!
Just a question: Would you not do the brown material that's on the engine cover behind as well, where the yellow shag rug is still. It would look so much more cohesive. Your doing an awesome job, Im sure it will look stunning once your done with it. I love how much hard work you put into refinishing these older things.
Yes! Absolutely! Just what I was thinking.
Yeah, I thought the same thing. Go back and buy the rest of it and maybe recover the dash later too. That would really make it match. ✌️💜👍😁👍
@fsimon5230.......ever learn how to spell YOU'RE...... ???
It's coming along!! Looks great! I love watching your videos, thank you for sharing and have a great evening!!
I love these episodes! As I said before, Barth Motorhomes were built right up the road from where I grew up, in Milford, Indiana & many of my old friends worked there for years, so it really hit's home for me. Can't wait to see the progress.
Great progress Alexander. Surprisingly good condition on the cushions. Hope you don't paint too much of the paneling and cabinets. All that wood finish is very iconic for the time period . Access to the driver's seat and the shotgun seat seem rather awkward. Keep up the good work!😎
I'm quite partial towards the wood finish/paneling myself. But I might be a bit biased because my dad loves working with wood, and it's still very much prevalent all over the inside of our house lol 😁.
Love the leathery brown for the engine cover, the lino flooring in it is too 90's, there has to be something else out there cheap to replace it with. What a great find!
Looking good Alex , those kids of yours have grown into fine young men & ladies 🙏❤️
So much hard work! It’s going to be great and I’m so glad you and your son can rescue it!
Thanks for taking us along on this motorhome journey!
I'm not thinking, "It's not perfect!" The engine cover looks great! I'm not here to second-guess, proffer unwanted or unneeded advice, or to complain about something you did...or didn't do. These videos aren't about me.
Thanks for watching!
Could I make a suggestion? It's great that you use a disinfectant spray. Since you have allergies, try liberally sprinkling bicarbonate of soda everywhere before doing anything. Not in the motor of course
It's a wonderful, gentle chemical that has so much going for it. That includes, disinfectant, cleanser, air purifier and sanitizer.
Thanks for the tip!
@@CuriosityIncorporated Sorry, I meant to add to then clean or spray with vinegar but don't use on wood.
Cinderfella is a real movie it features Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella. Hilarious and worth the watch should you and Steven get a chance. Older movie however. A hazmat suit would be best for Mice yecks for sure. The Chrome is mint on RV and the interior is looking fly! Later! 😊
Great work on the engine cover, that upholstery isn’t easy to line up!
Thanks Dave! I tried to
Make sure every line was even… tough to do on a pyramid shape!
It is definitely coming along
Very cool camper - It will be interesting to see the final result. Stay safe.
Just a thought but the shag rug on the engine "dog house" probably helped muffle the engine noise and the vinyl you replaced it with won't be as effective. I suggest adding Reflectix material on the inside of it to increase the insulation value and reduce sound and heat.
It’s still pretty quiet as the inside was insulated
Good work Alex and Steven! Will be a gem even if a classic older vintage motor home. Will be very appreciated by family or friends or customer.
Looking good my friend. You have done a lot of work. Cheers
Thanks Bill!
Nice job on covering the engine cover. Looks great!
Thanks!
Awesome!!! ❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶
Glad you like it!
Enjoying this series. You always do such a great job restoring vehicles. Can’t wait to see the end result!
Can't wait to see the finished product, way to go steven I know the old man is paying you for your labor, but you and your siblings have great work ethic, just look at your dad today and imagine, that's you in 25 years, looking good Archbold's
Awsome to see it come back to life!
This won't likely matter since you are flipping, but if you cover a wooden box in the future you could put a layer of batting on first before the vinyl or fabric. It doesn't really add padding, but it has a little give that might keep the outer layer from developing a hole. You would also do this with a foam cushion for a chair or whatnot. This series has been a lot of fun - you never know exactly what you might see here! :)
What a great adventure. We'll be watching for sure.
You’re like the Energizer Bunny, Alex. You’re always so positive and motivating.
Alex,Steven my RV remodelers. Thus far a great job of cleaning and upholstery. The RV is going to look great when completed. Until next time. Please, take care and stay safe. Love ya 🍺🍺😇🕊❤️🌹🌈👍🌞🇺🇸🙏👏
Looking great, nice to see Stephen working with you. ❤❤ Alexander the upholstery you did looks great.
Take cheap plastic containers, poke some holes in the top. Put moth balls in the containers and place them around inside the motor home. And when your working on it just put a container by every wheel or in under belly compartments. You'll never have mice.
It's a shame you couldn't have machine wash those seat covers, maybe after the bucket wash . I'd never feel they were clean otherwise. With the mouse smell and all .Hot water and bleach will sanitize the washer afterward. But it's always good to be thoughtful of Melissa. 👍
You do nice work!
Thank you!
So glad your saving as much of the original int as possible.
I thought you did a real nice job on that engine cover. Well done‼
Pro tip - Use "NEVR DULL" Chrome Polish. That stuff rules.
That's a good camper. Fix it up and keep it
Your son was cleaning the dog box lid. Good job guys.
Looking sharp!! For 1972 that was a sweet RV.
Alex I use 0000 steel wool on my chrome and windshield and all my glass.watched a video on utube and they recommended it.worked fantastic on my 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Great progress on an interesting project. XXX
😊Alex, you'd probably look cute even after 15 years in a barn😂 Your whole family is wonderful
Alex, you & Steven are doing a great job. In my opinion you deserve a Kudos for the reupholstering the motor cover. God bless & take care until next time. 🙏💞🇺🇸
Thanks so much!
Barth Vader is coming along and looks great!
Haha great name for it!
Thanks! I kept waiting for you to say it since you love clever names and such haha@@CuriosityIncorporated
It would’ve been so cool to have put the same upholstery in the seat is on the consul it would definitely look like it belonged then
It's fun watching you folks redo this old rig.
Heh heh heh. Chevy. "It seems solid as a rock".
🎶 Like a rock. 🎶
5:35
I love how your son gives you grief for cinderfellow joke❤️❤️❤️
Great start on a retro reno!
Love to see when it’s done.
Good enough is often good enough!
Wow, you and Steven got a lot done! Looking good.
Thanks 👍
Cinderfella was an old Jerry Lewis movie. Very funny
Waiting for the next update. Thank you sir!!
Looks like Stephen has a love bite, way to go mate 👍🤣
Cool project! Love to see Steven working with you!
You did a fab job with the upholstering 😊
Thank you :)
I do hope the family will get to enjoy this on the road again 🚌
Absolutely love this, can’t believe they were going to trash or leave it!!
I would put composite decking on that first step in the doorway.
I am envious. This is a jewel in the rough. Aluminum body, the interior is in pretty good shape for its age. Hope your family has fun with it and I will be looking for it fr sale. Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks 👍
You two got a lot accomplished so far. It is looking great so far. I cannot wait until the finished product. Thanks for letting us watch.
Us too!
I love the restoration series's almost as much as I love the hoarder eps!
I think that it would be much nicer if you take out the remainder of that awful yellow carpet and cover it in the same fabric that you put on the box section in front of it. Just a thought 😊 Great work you two
Cool motor Home 🇸🇪🇸🇪Hugs from Sweden 🇸🇪🇸🇪 LOVE your videos, checking back on them
Very cool motor home
I think it will come out great. Love when you do stuff like this.
Cinderfella a 11:40 movie from 1960 starring Jerry Lewis. Since the engine hatch does not provide an airtight seal, don't forget to add a carbon monoxide detector for driving. You will need one anyway for when you use the kitchen appliances and heating system.
It might be too late but you might want some more acoustic insulation in that engine cover. That material looks amazing but will be less deadening than the old heavy carpet.
Awesome RV! Dang, I wish I could afford it. I’d be snatching it up so fast!
Great job, Nice cleanup,
Thank you!
Wow great job❤😊this is so interesting ❤😊I’m glad your going to put some color in there😊
If that was the Marshals over north of South Edmonton Common area, that's where My cousin took me to look for fabric for my wingback. I was amazed with how huge it was and the selection! plus how inexpensive the fabric was! Plus that red 1963 f100 in the parking lot was a bonus.
I would have added some batting to the engine cover, for noise and weather insulation. Loving the series though. I dream of living in something like this in my old age.. movable.. but also stable parked for long term living.
Amazing job, wish the best 😊
Thank you! You too!
Looks good 👍
I have been waiting for this! Totally invested in this RV
I'd buy a gallon of Kilz and just seal everything! Works wonders on old smells...
It's a beautiful motor home 😊
Looking awesome.
I love when Alex takes on a major project. So fun to watch.
Hard work for sure!! It looks good 👍🏼.