Happy for you that your business is growing to a degree you’ve had to add new employees! Kudos! Thanks for sharing all of your technical know-how and continued expertise! Stay safe, George, and build on! ~Jim~
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle, philosopher Congratulations on the growth of your company and your new employee, Annelise! Learning about van builds, repair, quality and those tools - priceless!
Hi,,, I'm new to your site and Love your True To Detail approach to your Van Builds... But,,, I like the MB Sprinters Except for their "Knuckle Dragging" missing an Arm on the Turn Around Driver & Passenger Seats... Can D&P Turn Around Seats be installed that have "Both Their Arms" ??? In my eyes "Knuckle Dragging" is a Show Stopper...
Interesting question, and it would apply for any modified seat - higher or lower. I don't think the seat in my sprinter adjusts vertically but I owned a Grand Cherokee with a 10-way power seat that would put the top of my head thru the sun roof. My point is that I think the mfg's. account for seat adjustments and body types when designing the size and angle of inflation for front facing air bags. Whether that is true for commercial vehicles, like the Sprinter, I can't say. As for the side air-bags there too, there must be a design allowance for torso size. I think this is the reason for child seats, to get the head and body within a "range" of the bag's impact zone
@@LilyWasHereMB As I understand it the Federal Standard specifies the size of person the manufacturers are to design to and where the the test dummies are to be positioned in the vehicle. What I don’t know is what the manufacturers change when they change a seat or add swivel seats. Do they change to a different inflator, a different processor, different system calibration? I think it is a complex subject that hopefully is covered in a vehicle builders guide.
I hadn't realized this! I always go for function over form, but George's designs are so pleasing that I hadn't realized that that is his mentality too, but now that you mention it, he never sacrifices function! He merely redesigns until it works... or he creates a new design that functions better than the original effort!
I would love to bring Molly, our Standard Schnauzer to the shop, but I think the shop floor is too dangerous for a paw footed friend. When the Vagabonds were here, I loved when Pistol came bounding in every morning looking for her morning attention and treats.
@@HumbleRoad I don't accept your premise. It's not that it's unsafe, it's "how can I make it safe?" . An easy exercise for the guy who solves all manner of technical questions regarding class B van lay out and building.
OK, I honor your exception and say, "I don't want the added distraction and responsibility." The van shop is my think tank for designing and building vans only. The dog stays home with the rest of my family, waiting patiently for my illustrious return. 😊
George, we listen to you and trust you, you stress to build the "right way"-thanks for noting the swivels are not DOT approved. We are dealing with very precise engineered seat, mount, restraint system, and airbags designed to save lives in an accident. By replacing a part that is not DOT approved, you are compromising that setup. It might, or might not, work. Not sure why Alpine choose against due diligence and not get these swivels properly tested and approved. We know this is Mr. Sprinters choice, I hope Mrs. Sprinter isn't a casualty of a substandard safety part. Luv the series and your artistic production.
I wouldn't go that far, Jim. As I said, it is a very well made product, and we don't know the circumstances that are in play. Take me for example. I build to ABYC standards, but am not certified. I exceed RVIA standards, but cannot afford to become a member and get accredited.
@@Armandooooo not if the seat base breaks loose. The seat belt buckle is on the seat. Swivels are definitely less sturdy/safe than standard seats. If you can, get them from the factory, I'd think those are DOT approved.
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Happy for you that your business is growing to a degree you’ve had to add new employees! Kudos! Thanks for sharing all of your technical know-how and continued expertise! Stay safe, George, and build on! ~Jim~
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle, philosopher
Congratulations on the growth of your company and your new employee, Annelise! Learning about van builds, repair, quality and those tools - priceless!
Way to go! Girl in the shop!! Welcome!
Any video with more "Mini Me" is tops in my book.
Congratulations on your growing business!
Hi George
Thanks for your Update !!
Welcome, Annelise!! She looks like a good worker.
Nice to see you are getting help..finally
looking forward to the mini me's
Things are LOOKING "UP", for Humble Road ..... George !!!!!
Looks like Anneliese will be a great addition to the Humble Road family.
Thanks for the review of the Alpine Mechanisms seat swivel.
Our pleasure!
Bravo on more help and extra nice table top too!
Welcome Anneliese!
At this rate, by the time Christmas rolls around, you'll be Santa Claus!
The Santa Claus of job creation in your local community :D
NO lollygagging either!!
Such exciting things going on at the shop. Anxious to see more. 🚐🙌🏼♥️
Come up for a visit!
Break's over. Get back to work!! No lounging, no loafing..pick up the pace!!
Kudos
Nice mix on this one.
Looks like you choose natural wool as the sound barrier and insulation! I love it
It is 3M Thinsulate.
@@HumbleRoad is there any reason the black side isn't showing?
@@N3pea The black side provides much better adherence. There is no right or wrong way to hang Thinsulate.
@@HumbleRoad good to know, thanks!
The short seat box and thin swivel looks great looking backwards but what about looking forward over the dash?
The seat has a pump lever on the side to raise it vertically
A woman's contribution, the corners softer and more organized. Growth...a beautiful thing. 👍💚
So true!
she's a keeper
Hi George can you please share where the lower seat boxes can be found? Thank you
Mercedes
Hi,,, I'm new to your site and Love your True To Detail approach to your Van Builds... But,,, I like the MB Sprinters Except for their "Knuckle Dragging" missing an Arm on the Turn Around Driver & Passenger Seats... Can D&P Turn Around Seats be installed that have "Both Their Arms" ??? In my eyes "Knuckle Dragging" is a Show Stopper...
Welcome to Humble Road!
yay loving it :) where's my drink !
Can one add Alpine swivel plate to the factory electronically movable seats?
Ask Alpine directly
Diversity is awesome and necessary IMHO. Watch what she brings to the table. 👍🏼
Boys Club no more 🎈
I wonder how much Annelise has to pay to work at Humble Rd.
She works like she wants your job. Better watch out.
The only question I would have is does changing the seat height affect air bag deployment?
Interesting question, and it would apply for any modified seat - higher or lower.
I don't think the seat in my sprinter adjusts vertically but I owned a Grand Cherokee with a 10-way power seat that would put the top of my head thru the sun roof. My point is that I think the mfg's. account for seat adjustments and body types when designing the size and angle of inflation for front facing air bags. Whether that is true for commercial vehicles, like the Sprinter, I can't say.
As for the side air-bags there too, there must be a design allowance for torso size. I think this is the reason for child seats, to get the head and body within a "range" of the bag's impact zone
@@LilyWasHereMB As I understand it the Federal Standard specifies the size of person the manufacturers are to design to and where the the test dummies are to be positioned in the vehicle. What I don’t know is what the manufacturers change when they change a seat or add swivel seats. Do they change to a different inflator, a different processor, different system calibration? I think it is a complex subject that hopefully is covered in a vehicle builders guide.
The lower seat base is directly from Mercedes. They use it with their swivels
Question...are other swivel manufacturers DOT approved?
You will have to get that confirmation from the various manufacturers.
❤️
She will have her hands full dealing with the maestro……haha
Isn’t the Thinsulate put on backwards? Or it doesn’t matter?
The black side adheres better, but there is no right or wrong way to mount it
George why do you put the thinsulate with the white side facing the inside of the van?
Hi, Sir George, is it safe to mount the isotemp water heater under the vans
no
Welcome Anneliese to the madness which is function over form. With aesthetics of course.
I hadn't realized this! I always go for function over form, but George's designs are so pleasing that I hadn't realized that that is his mentality too, but now that you mention it, he never sacrifices function! He merely redesigns until it works... or he creates a new design that functions better than the original effort!
typically you see 3m thinsulate with cloth side facing out, you have it facing in.
I thought the same thing. It does seem that the black side mesh would glue better to the walls.
Yes, the black side glues better. There is no right or wrong way to mount Thinsulate.
And she's not wearing Crocs with socks!
George, I think its time to add a shop mascot...A puppy companion for morale? A German Schnauzer perhaps?
I would love to bring Molly, our Standard Schnauzer to the shop, but I think the shop floor is too dangerous for a paw footed friend. When the Vagabonds were here, I loved when Pistol came bounding in every morning looking for her morning attention and treats.
@@HumbleRoad I don't accept your premise. It's not that it's unsafe, it's "how can I make it safe?" . An easy exercise for the guy who solves all manner of technical questions regarding class B van lay out and building.
OK, I honor your exception and say, "I don't want the added distraction and responsibility." The van shop is my think tank for designing and building vans only. The dog stays home with the rest of my family, waiting patiently for my illustrious return. 😊
@@HumbleRoad Ahhhh man....but dad, I promise to feed her! Kicking at the ground like a shamed teenager...😦
Can you get Annelise to do the videos from now on?
No more Lily Tomlin!
George, we listen to you and trust you, you stress to build the "right way"-thanks for noting the swivels are not DOT approved. We are dealing with very precise engineered seat, mount, restraint system, and airbags designed to save lives in an accident. By replacing a part that is not DOT approved, you are compromising that setup. It might, or might not, work. Not sure why Alpine choose against due diligence and not get these swivels properly tested and approved. We know this is Mr. Sprinters choice, I hope Mrs. Sprinter isn't a casualty of a substandard safety part. Luv the series and your artistic production.
I wouldn't go that far, Jim. As I said, it is a very well made product, and we don't know the circumstances that are in play. Take me for example. I build to ABYC standards, but am not certified. I exceed RVIA standards, but cannot afford to become a member and get accredited.
Most swivels aren't DOT approved. Convenient, but by no means safer than a properly bolted down seat.
Think liability and litigation.
seat belts are what keep you in place
@@Armandooooo not if the seat base breaks loose. The seat belt buckle is on the seat. Swivels are definitely less sturdy/safe than standard seats. If you can, get them from the factory, I'd think those are DOT approved.
@@willofthemaker I agree. Factory swivels are preferred.
Annelise, congratulations on this dream job! Your name is a bit Dutch-ish, any Dutch roots in the family?
Please clone yourselves and open a shop in California. Pretty please?