Two Bobs Clearance to open or a 20cent coin for the youngers', its not so easy unless you have been swinging doors for 3o years. You did pretty good for a first timer.
hi Guys - amazing video as always - can I be annoying again and give some advice :) you need more views and more subscribers - think maybe about the title of your uploads.. Don't worry about putting Unimog in the title. you have lots of videos with that in the title and people looking for that will find you. You used at least two tools that are not normal 'branded' tools which people might search RUclips for a review on - the chop saw and the track saw. Even the caulk/ sealant/adhesive you used. Once people find you randomly searching for stuff they will stay and watch and subscribe because you are both lovely and doing something interesting. for an example look at 'Pure Living For Life;' channel they did this sort of thing - you don't have to do the 'click bait' type of titles (but to be honest you really should consider click bait if you are comfortable with it because your content is genuinely great and there is no shame in pushing your ''brand') but you can get loads more views with a bit if imagination with the titles and still be honest and true :) Also there are a few French people out there :) - Maybe half English/ French would pick up more viewers
Chris, for someone who looked bit out of his depth at the start of this project, you have certainly made a top job of it. You and Ange should be very proud of what you have achieved so far.
Great teamwork guy's! My wife and I (35 yrs) have taken on a few projects over the years where we basically learnt on the job, challenging at times but so rewarding. Love your attention to detail and I think your comment at the end of the vid summed it up Chris, "its home". By the way that was some serious rain. Great editing Ange, looking forward to the next episode.
Looks great. Here is a tip for you when cutting with the slide on your drop-saw, always bring the blade forward to your cut then drop the blade onto your stock all the way down and push the blade back into the cut. Pulling the blade forward into the cut is the best way to loose your fingers when the blade grabs the work piece and flys forward.
Hey Chris. After watching your building ability today, I have no doubt that you could have built the panel box yourself completely!. You are very capable!. Were you able to run your wires through the conduit without difficulty?. Keep up the good work. You make a great TEAM!.
A big thumbs up guys, the mog is starting to take shape, love watching the build and can’t wait for you guys to get back on the road, definitely a few more jobs to get done so enjoy the experience and build the dream machine.
I humbly suggest waiting for the blade to stop before raising it back up. If it’s still spinning when you lift it, it can catch the workpiece or off cut and throw it at you quite violently. I know this through (a bad) experience.
Looking good guys 👍 really pro work on those panels… Ange is a great, no, excellent helper. Like someone said, the satisfaction you get from building things yourselves is priceless.
Here's a tip try using food coloring mixed in water and spray it over your joints with a garden sprayer that way the it's easier to identify where its leaking from
Hi Guys, New watcher and hooked to see how you get on with this truck as i’ve been looking at doing something similar for a while. Lovely you both work together so well. Clearly you have an eye for it and the determination to get it right, coming along well! Looking forward to more episodes.
As mentioned in the previous posts, you guys are rocking along, learning new skills and trades! One thought came to mind while watching you install the aluminum on the exterior corners....I assume that you will also be using some sort of mechanical fastener to properly adhere them into place. Personally , I would NOT rely on the glue/sealant to hold them securely, especially when you finally get out and start your new adventures. Maybe that's already in the plan and you just haven't gotten there yet...but I felt I had to bring it up. Again, Chris and Ange, you guys are doing an awesome job tackling the shortfalls that fell into your laps!
I would take it as nothing has been sealed properly and seal everything myself , it’s the only way you will be leak free , having watched you two work together I know you have got this 👍
Great job!! Looking really good. Not sure if these angles are going to hold for so long with corrugations and stuff. Maybe drill and put some screws to be on the same side.
Best advice for sealing up trim and fittings etc, is clean with IPA, scuff with 3m scotch brite and use PLENTY of sealer/adhesive, if you skim on the sealer/adhesive you will get voids and leaks. Also once the trim is fitted and set run a final bead around and blend/smooth off as a final ‘just in case’.... looks like you did a good, WA rain will test it for you👍
Looks amazing guys! Do the job right yourselves. Be careful about making things too snug with the fit out. I feel 4Wd stuff works better with a little movement to flex and give. Tight joints and tight frames don’t flex, just crack. Keep up the good work 👏
Great work guys, really starting to come together. Not sure if you done it already, but it would be a good idea to run some sikaflex on each edge of the aluminium. Also get a spray bottle with some soapy water and spray it over the sikaflex when running your finger along it. Will give you a cleaner finish.
That's the spirit: Better you find out now than later :-) Building a watertight box isn't that easy, hats off to everyone who successfully glues that together with Sikaflex themselves ! Cool build!! hopefully we can start in a few months as we just bought our ex-army truck! :-)
I'm kind of surprised you didn't use the container locks on the tray of the mog to secure the box. You could fit some legs to the box and then you could raise the box drive the mog out from under it. That way you could use the Box as a base station while you explored in the Mog. But looking good guys.
0:36 "Better find out now then later", Amen. Tape a strips of newspaper under those seems to quickly find out where it leaked. As newspaper soaks the water, and even if it dries out it will still be sort off crouched / crumpled .. showing evidence where the water was and how much. Normal paper would work as well, but newspaper is usually free of charge and is lighter so even small amount of water leaves evidence. But test first if your news are printed with ink which does not dissolve in water, as you do not want to have news imprinted on those shiny white wals, right?
Love watching you guys work - you don't seem to have any arguments at all! With my partner, the saying "my way or the highway" comes to mind...these days I do things on my own....hey, can you tell me how thick those corner/edge aluminium angles are? (My guess is it is 5mm)
No we do argue, especially in stressful situations. The only way we can make it work is establishing rules, so far it has worked. We can share a bit on that on a future video 👍 The aluminium is 6mm thick.
You guys are doing awesome. I'm hoping to do the same with an Ex army mack for my partner, and our three dogs to live out of permanently and travel Aus. Thanks for the inspiration :)
Lubrication is mandatory for cutting aluminum with a toothed blade. Dry blade means smearing of the metal as the teeth pass through. Blade life is increased and cut quality is improved with lubrication. A lot of pro shops use WD 40 (as do I). Before each cut hold the guard up, flick the trigger and spray a shot of WD 40 on the blade when spinning, then do the actual cut. And, for safety's sake, don't lift the blade until it stops, that is a prime accident circumstance, as the vibration can bounce the piece under the teeth. Another good safety precaution is to use a sacrificial backstop (like a piece of ply or MDF) secured to the miter saw backstop. The big gaps in the fence that allow all kinds of bevels/miters are excellent for creating nasty jam-ups of the small cut off ends. Might need to do a board for right and left miters. Just one incident like those I have seen or been a part of will be a very sobering experience.
Have you considered water pooling on top of the box from the thickness of the alloy ? Should be fine but if it sites for a while it might work it’s way in to pinholes that might exist from sealing and also the material
Hey guys ! Been following for a while now. Great videos and like watching the mog take shape. Just wondering if you guys considered using the same doors as a caravan. That way you would have a screen aswell when sitting inside. Anyway keep up the good work 👍 it’s gonna be awesome 😎
Thanks a lot Robert! We decided not to use a caravan door for a few reasons : - We are not using gas inside so we don't need a vent at the bottom - We'll have a better insulation with a door made out of fibreglass/xps foam panel - We are not a big fan of the look Also, most of them were actually out of stock when we looked.
@@heartobefelt Probably not a bad thing, always interesting seeing the condition of some stuff people try to return 😳. Though to be fair I think a lot of the ozito stuff is pretty solid these days and unless you’re using it for trade it’ll last more than long enough
With all the fancy tools & experience you've collected, you'll be able to set up a Mog conversion business! Will you need to rivet the aluminium flashing or just rely on the adhesive?
PLEASE, when your using the miter saw, let the blade stop before bringing it back up through the cut. The blade can catch a loose piece and send it flying or stuff it straight in to the fence and possibly bend it.
Just discovered your channel. Brilliant. Been binge watching all night. A question...now that you are doing the door, hatches, alum edgings, etc...and know what you now know , would you make the box yourself?
Hy serious you have to stop to go future, you have to talk with the manufacturer of the box. If you have moisture or water now, n between the wall that will create some mushroom and then delamination of the sandwich panel. Again that's the point where you have to stop. All the best to you Patrick
Hey guys you are doing an awsome job with your build, but you should go for a longer Offroad drive with the mog with not much weight in the truck. You can ruin the handling of the vehicle if loaded incorrect. Remeber weight behind the rear axle is bad!
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Thanks for all the support on last week's episode!
Now it's time to FINALLY get some work done, hope you like the episode 👊
Two Bobs Clearance to open or a 20cent coin for the youngers', its not so easy unless you have been swinging doors for 3o years. You did pretty good for a first timer.
hi Guys - amazing video as always - can I be annoying again and give some advice :) you need more views and more subscribers - think maybe about the title of your uploads.. Don't worry about putting Unimog in the title. you have lots of videos with that in the title and people looking for that will find you. You used at least two tools that are not normal 'branded' tools which people might search RUclips for a review on - the chop saw and the track saw. Even the caulk/ sealant/adhesive you used. Once people find you randomly searching for stuff they will stay and watch and subscribe because you are both lovely and doing something interesting. for an example look at 'Pure Living For Life;' channel they did this sort of thing - you don't have to do the 'click bait' type of titles (but to be honest you really should consider click bait if you are comfortable with it because your content is genuinely great and there is no shame in pushing your ''brand') but you can get loads more views with a bit if imagination with the titles and still be honest and true :) Also there are a few French people out there :) - Maybe half English/ French would pick up more viewers
Who else prefers to see them work on it themselves rather than paying someone to do it? Enjoying the build guys!
Chris, for someone who looked bit out of his depth at the start of this project, you have certainly made a top job of it. You and Ange should be very proud of what you have achieved so far.
Looking good! Crazy how much DIY you guys are doing on the build. Starting to come together 🙌🏻
I admire your work ethic and more so your humility and ability to not name and shame the guy who left a heap of work for you both.
Awesome!!
Great teamwork guy's! My wife and I (35 yrs) have taken on a few projects over the years where we basically learnt on the job, challenging at times but so rewarding. Love your attention to detail and I think your comment at the end of the vid summed it up Chris, "its home". By the way that was some serious rain. Great editing Ange, looking forward to the next episode.
Amazing teamwork and incredible positivity. You two could write a book on self-builds and relationship success!!
Looks great. Here is a tip for you when cutting with the slide on your drop-saw, always bring the blade forward to your cut then drop the blade onto your stock all the way down and push the blade back into the cut. Pulling the blade forward into the cut is the best way to loose your fingers when the blade grabs the work piece and flys forward.
its great to see a youtuber wearing the correct safety gear when cutting, grinding, drilling etc
7:21 Ange, that improvised umbrella made my day and I almost fell of the chair 😀Well done.
Hey Chris. After watching your building ability today, I have no doubt that you could have built the panel box yourself completely!.
You are very capable!.
Were you able to run your wires through the conduit without difficulty?.
Keep up the good work. You make a great TEAM!.
Measure twice, cut once. Great job guys!
Way to go guys, you're killing it!
A big thumbs up guys, the mog is starting to take shape, love watching the build and can’t wait for you guys to get back on the road, definitely a few more jobs to get done so enjoy the experience and build the dream machine.
Fantastic job guys. Love your umbrella Ange
Nice work guys, coming together.
I humbly suggest waiting for the blade to stop before raising it back up. If it’s still spinning when you lift it, it can catch the workpiece or off cut and throw it at you quite violently. I know this through (a bad) experience.
Good tip thank you!
True that
hey for fibreglass repairs maybe see a surfboard repair/ fibreglasser. They will sort out any leaks no problem. thx for the great content!!
Top effort! Tackling tasks not many would even consider trying, sometimes to get it done right you gotta do it yourself 👍🏻
Great job guy's! Getting it done💪
Looking good guys 👍 really pro work on those panels… Ange is a great, no, excellent helper.
Like someone said, the satisfaction you get from building things yourselves is priceless.
Great job guys. Be proud of what you are achieving 😀😀💕
Here's a tip try using food coloring mixed in water and spray it over your joints with a garden sprayer that way the it's easier to identify where its leaking from
Great to see the build taking shape at last… very impressed how you both just keep taking the challenges on. The results look really good.
Hi Guys, New watcher and hooked to see how you get on with this truck as i’ve been looking at doing something similar for a while. Lovely you both work together so well. Clearly you have an eye for it and the determination to get it right, coming along well!
Looking forward to more episodes.
Outstanding team, great to watch this all coming together.
Fantastic work guys!
Loving this build been watching it since day one .....well done so far guys keep up the great work and the good content 👍
Awesome as always!! Genuinely look forward to these every week ✌🏼 You guys are killing it.
Great stuff guys. That is coming up a treat. Bit of Sikaflex to finish it off and it will be dust and water proof.👍
Well done on the fixing. I’m a chippy so I know it can be tricky and accurate to be neat.
As mentioned in the previous posts, you guys are rocking along, learning new skills and trades! One thought came to mind while watching you install the aluminum on the exterior corners....I assume that you will also be using some sort of mechanical fastener to properly adhere them into place. Personally , I would NOT rely on the glue/sealant to hold them securely, especially when you finally get out and start your new adventures. Maybe that's already in the plan and you just haven't gotten there yet...but I felt I had to bring it up. Again, Chris and Ange, you guys are doing an awesome job tackling the shortfalls that fell into your laps!
Love the can do attitude. Looks great!
I would take it as nothing has been sealed properly and seal everything myself , it’s the only way you will be leak free , having watched you two work together I know you have got this 👍
That's our guess too! At least now we know it will be done properly 👍 thank you for following along!
I love long videos like these! Please make more!!
So glad to hear, thank you Sean 😃
Great job!! Looking really good.
Not sure if these angles are going to hold for so long with corrugations and stuff. Maybe drill and put some screws to be on the same side.
Awesome work guys. Very impressed! Amazing attention to detail. Looking good
So much hard work and perseverance, but all will be worth it in the end. Looking forward to your next upload👍😎.
Well done guys, and good to see your channel growing too.
Make sure that door meets the current ADRs. Caravan and RV doors have different design rules in OZ. Great job guys with the build, doing great!
Best advice for sealing up trim and fittings etc, is clean with IPA, scuff with 3m scotch brite and use PLENTY of sealer/adhesive, if you skim on the sealer/adhesive you will get voids and leaks. Also once the trim is fitted and set run a final bead around and blend/smooth off as a final ‘just in case’.... looks like you did a good, WA rain will test it for you👍
It’s coming together nicely!
Coming along nicely Chris and Ange.
Passed the mog on the freeway yesterday looks the goods guys 🤙
Ahh no way!! We wondered if anyone would spot us (we stand out a bit 😅). Thanks a lot!
Thanks for sharing, education is expensive and you save me a lot
Great Job guys. Really starting to come together.
Such a hard job considering how many trades u are learning, looking great guys.
Little tip, make sure the blade stops before raising saw.
Looks amazing guys! Do the job right yourselves. Be careful about making things too snug with the fit out. I feel 4Wd stuff works better with a little movement to flex and give. Tight joints and tight frames don’t flex, just crack. Keep up the good work 👏
Great work guys, really starting to come together. Not sure if you done it already, but it would be a good idea to run some sikaflex on each edge of the aluminium. Also get a spray bottle with some soapy water and spray it over the sikaflex when running your finger along it. Will give you a cleaner finish.
That was not an easy task, well done guys.
You could start a business doong this... 😄👍🏻
You guys did a great job there, that the box fabricator should have done. Well done 👍
Coming together very nicely! Well done!
That's the spirit: Better you find out now than later :-)
Building a watertight box isn't that easy, hats off to everyone who successfully glues that together with Sikaflex themselves !
Cool build!! hopefully we can start in a few months as we just bought our ex-army truck! :-)
Great job guy's. Not an easy job, but your killing it.
There is no need to say the obvious, but is getting so Aussie kickass style... With that delightful accent included. Cheers mates!!!
Awesome effort guys
Make sure you put heaps of sikaflex on those edge trims mate! 🇦🇺🍺🍺
I'm kind of surprised you didn't use the container locks on the tray of the mog to secure the box. You could fit some legs to the box and then you could raise the box drive the mog out from under it. That way you could use the Box as a base station while you explored in the Mog.
But looking good guys.
Our Mog doesn't have container locks. Also, we wouldn't like to leave our home on legs somewhere, we'll take it with us wherever we go :) Thank you!
0:36 "Better find out now then later", Amen.
Tape a strips of newspaper under those seems to quickly find out where it leaked. As newspaper soaks the water, and even if it dries out it will still be sort off crouched / crumpled .. showing evidence where the water was and how much. Normal paper would work as well, but newspaper is usually free of charge and is lighter so even small amount of water leaves evidence. But test first if your news are printed with ink which does not dissolve in water, as you do not want to have news imprinted on those shiny white wals, right?
Such a great Job !! Keep going 💪🏻🤙🏻
Well done to you both.
At least you know the quality of work being done when you’re having to do it yourself.
Thank you and yes agree 100%!
Great video guys! Love following your journey all the way from South Africa!
Well done you two!!! That was awesome work there..
thank you for great share this video
wish best hearth and safety through the times in Australia
Great work guys your doing a awesome job, keep up the great content coming 👍
Nice job guys
Love watching you guys work - you don't seem to have any arguments at all! With my partner, the saying "my way or the highway" comes to mind...these days I do things on my own....hey, can you tell me how thick those corner/edge aluminium angles are? (My guess is it is 5mm)
No we do argue, especially in stressful situations. The only way we can make it work is establishing rules, so far it has worked. We can share a bit on that on a future video 👍
The aluminium is 6mm thick.
Relationship goals right here👍
You guys are doing awesome. I'm hoping to do the same with an Ex army mack for my partner, and our three dogs to live out of permanently and travel Aus. Thanks for the inspiration :)
most excellent work guys..making some great progress now..
Lubrication is mandatory for cutting aluminum with a toothed blade. Dry blade means smearing of the metal as the teeth pass through. Blade life is increased and cut quality is improved with lubrication. A lot of pro shops use WD 40 (as do I). Before each cut hold the guard up, flick the trigger and spray a shot of WD 40 on the blade when spinning, then do the actual cut.
And, for safety's sake, don't lift the blade until it stops, that is a prime accident circumstance, as the vibration can bounce the piece under the teeth. Another good safety precaution is to use a sacrificial backstop (like a piece of ply or MDF) secured to the miter saw backstop. The big gaps in the fence that allow all kinds of bevels/miters are excellent for creating nasty jam-ups of the small cut off ends. Might need to do a board for right and left miters. Just one incident like those I have seen or been a part of will be a very sobering experience.
Looks great 👍🏿
The aluminum frame makes it look beefy! Well done 👍
Thanks Josh! It definitely looks better with the aluminium around. Now to decide what colour to paint it 😆
@@TheOutFit The same color as the mog? That would also look neat with black trimming
Have you considered water pooling on top of the box from the thickness of the alloy ? Should be fine but if it sites for a while it might work it’s way in to pinholes that might exist from sealing and also the material
Excellent guys 👍🏻💚
It's looking good.
you guy are doing well it is really looking something great work
Great work. Looks like you would have done a better job at assembling the box yourself than the company you used.
Excellent! So, you have two Unimogs? (the one inside the shop and the one you are working with outside)? Good job!
awesome job guys!
Are you going to run sealant around the aluminium trim?
No screws thru aluminum and then sealant?
Yes Chris did more caulking around all the trims once they were all glued 👍
She’s a keeper Chris!
@Mark Slowen both,
Are you gonna plaster some graphics on the box? I would wait to paint the aluminum frame until then! Great seeing more and more content!
Very nice seeing you move forwards with the box. Could I ask what thickness of aluminium angle you're using on the exterior?
Thanks 😊
Thanks guys! I believe it's 6mm thickness.
Hey guys ! Been following for a while now. Great videos and like watching the mog take shape. Just wondering if you guys considered using the same doors as a caravan. That way you would have a screen aswell when sitting inside. Anyway keep up the good work 👍 it’s gonna be awesome 😎
Thanks a lot Robert!
We decided not to use a caravan door for a few reasons :
- We are not using gas inside so we don't need a vent at the bottom
- We'll have a better insulation with a door made out of fibreglass/xps foam panel
- We are not a big fan of the look
Also, most of them were actually out of stock when we looked.
Haha yes gotta love that Bunnings warranty. Just got to keep a spreadsheet of when it expires and replace prior
@@heartobefelt Probably not a bad thing, always interesting seeing the condition of some stuff people try to return 😳. Though to be fair I think a lot of the ozito stuff is pretty solid these days and unless you’re using it for trade it’ll last more than long enough
Hi you guys Amazing work!
With all the fancy tools & experience you've collected, you'll be able to set up a Mog conversion business!
Will you need to rivet the aluminium flashing or just rely on the adhesive?
you two rock! keep it up.
Love watching your content.
Really looking forward to seeing you take your project on some adventures.
Measurements in mm:)
Very good job, GG
PLEASE, when your using the miter saw, let the blade stop before bringing it back up through the cut. The blade can catch a loose piece and send it flying or stuff it straight in to the fence and possibly bend it.
Do your best and silicone the rest!!!👍🙂
Any plans for a ROLL- UP awning?.
We haven't quite decided yet what we will do for the awning but it's definitely something we need 👍
Just discovered your channel. Brilliant. Been binge watching all night.
A question...now that you are doing the door, hatches, alum edgings, etc...and know what you now know , would you make the box yourself?
It looks like the aluminium edging is creating a mini pool on the top of your vehicle?
Hy serious you have to stop to go future, you have to talk with the manufacturer of the box. If you have moisture or water now, n between the wall that will create some mushroom and then delamination of the sandwich panel. Again that's the point where you have to stop.
All the best to you Patrick
Hey guys you are doing an awsome job with your build, but you should go for a longer Offroad drive with the mog with not much weight in the truck. You can ruin the handling of the vehicle if loaded incorrect. Remeber weight behind the rear axle is bad!