I know this was a video about the camper van build, but watching you and your Dad, driving along in the mini, windows down and 60's music blaring out the stereo, was just FANTASTIC!!!!
i am more impressed with the carefully cut and shaped pannels for the walls! i normally use cardboard to mark the correct shape to then transcribe on the plywood. i didnt see him doing that, so he must have made tons of measurements! it is quite a complex task.
It's so strange, your converting a van and your dad is converting a mini. I'm also converting a van and a mini myself all be it much slower than you 🤣 great work alex, loving watching your new channel grow👍👊
Alex, I'm truly inspired by your content. As a 70 year old guy just looking how to convert a van, I've just realized, once you have got your van, you have to enjoy it as well. Keep the videos coming. Take care and the best of luck in everything you do.
This video was just lovely. Seeing you and your dad have father and son time with the Mini was touching. And l especially loved his little talk about getting older and looking back.
I recently bought my dream car which is a 1989 Porsche; dad and I have been going to classic car meets all summer. It's a fantastic way to connect with him. I hope you can build even more of a connection with your dad because of the Mini!
Much cheaper and simpler than a fancy camper van..I’ve just bought a nearly new VWT6 Transporter..I’ve made pull out sliding drawers with a bed on top with memory foam mattress ..as I’m 6ft2” the huge bed is really good..my wife even has more room at 5ft 3”!!! Saves huge amounts on hotel bills and you pull up and rest wherever you want. Thanks for,your video. Excellent.
Hi Alex, I’ve been loving the van videos recently, really inspired me to do the same thing! It’s great watching someone with the same diy skill set as myself! Proves you can do anything you put your mind to😁
Congratulations for the progress and all the other videos you put out during the making of the van. With that attitude you don't need to worry about your future, the dedication you have will overcome everything ☺️ . Keep on rocking .
Alex! Can we get a series where you buy a trailer for your van and each week you slowly convert it into some kind of madness on wheels 🙌🏻🔥 Keep up the great work pal 👌🏻
The positivity in the comments (so far) is amazing! That must tell you all you need to know :) Mate, you're willingness to learn and have a go is immense. Inspirational stuff.
WOW! Love the style and editing of the video as well as your story telling! Soooo impressive! I always dreamed of having a van and living in it-also converting a mini suzuki truck into a chwarma and falafel food truck. You are so gifted! Love from Morocco 🇲🇦
Really interesting project Alex, looking forward to completion. Your dad needs to set a channel up for the mini rebuild. There are a lot of people including myself who would watch it. Regards Simon.
I love the draw Alex, but im afraid your Dads Wee Mini has stolen the show for me. Untouchable in its day. Im sure your Dad will have many hours of fun restoring her. Stay blessed young man with a van 🤘🏻
Blimey, that's a lot of progress! Good work Alex. A great watch as usual. Love the Mini. Your old man looks like the Dad out of Saturday Night Dinner! Good luck for the rest of the build.
Been watching a few of these as I’m getting very itchy skin about buying a van. Watching you woodwork in the heat we had a few weeks/days ago here in the UK has got me sweating just watching. Big kudos to you Alex, keep up the good work, this series has been super helpful 💪🏻
You're almost there. The end is in sight. Well done! As for the mini, my second car was an early 1970's mini with the starter button on the floor. Great car, great memories.
It gets a like from me just for the mini. I had (or my Mum had one) I always used to drive it around our farm. They were such sporty, nippy, little cars.....Don't let Mr Bean put you off them. They really were great cars. We got 6 of us in one once on the way back from the cinema.... Nostalgia.....
its looking good and like most van conversions it will evolve as your needs change ,great to see your dads mini seeing one on the road brings back memories of a time long gone ,cant wait to see you on your travels around europe
Alex. Watching you work on this project is truly a work of art, as someone who does 3D Models designing airports for Flight Simulators I can see how much your putting into this. And I say well done .truly amazing watching you work ! Well done 👍 ❤️
I bought my classic mini 3 years ago when I was 19 too! I’ve done a very basic camper build in a Citroen dispatch, similar size to yours and also had a draw under the bed, works great! I went very cheap and used skateboard wheels at the back and just lifted it to pull it out but it was sturdy enough to stand on in order to get to the roof! It had a bunk bed for my mate and we’ve just got back from a couple of weeks of touring the uk, we live in Cornwall and have always wanted to see what else there is! Anyway back to the mini, now I’m home I’m looking to sell the van and put the money into rebuilding the mini aswell as some savings to build another van that’s a bit less shoddy haha. It’d be awesome to see some more videos on the mini, especially if your dad would be willing to document some of the work he carries out on it! Cheers Alex, love your videos
I've watched youre RUclips since you were both kids this new channel is brilliant its great to see you not scared to follow youre dreams and try hard work most wouldn't. Your parents must be so proud of you both youre good people well done m8
Excellent mate👌Your 'can do' attitude is an inspiration to us all. If life is not how you want it, take a different path. Just think about short term, achievable targets and reach them. Just the mental planning improves self esteem. The van is looking great. If you want a spare room all you have to do is get that towbar and 'borrow' your dad's Shuttle😉🤣👌🏁
I have loved every single one of your videos since you went solo. We're very like-minded in how we view things. You're, like, a lot more more interested in food than I am BUT you make it interesting to watch either way.
Great route. Make sure you go to Brugge as you go through Belgium. You also definitely want to visit Cesky Krumlov as you travel from Prague down to Vienna. Trust me 😊
Hi Alex! I'm new to your channel, enjoying your content. I appreciate your humble and modest attitude alongside with your adventurous and curious perception. I'm also a DIY and powertool lover myself, I just don't have the space and resource to do so, but when I have the opportunity to create, renovate, fix or build something, I always take it. Makita and Dewalt are good choices, both great, have fun with them.
Super impressed on the progress Alex 👏 Well done! Keen to see the final outcome and how the install of the solar will be done. Always imagined a car completed panelled with solar panels.
Hey mate when building draws out of plywood just lay it all down on the ground and then assemble it, it’s a lot easier then trying to hold everything up.
Really enjoy the content! Thanks for sharing! When you go for the “MKii” version of the van. My offering for the ongoing process… pocket hole screws for your box work. Stronger and a nice finish. 👍🏻 thanks again for sharing!
Hello from Vancouver Island, BC Canada Really enjoying your vids and how well the van build is coming along. Looking forward to seeing the finished product as your skill level increases.👍
Your van it’s looking super !! I’m excited to see how far your skills have progressed through this van build keep up the hard work see you on the road you
I just bought a vam conversion because of your videos! I Don't have the time to convert my own so had to buy one already done , but just wanted to say you inspired me to get one!
I know this was a video about the camper van build, but watching you and your Dad, driving along in the mini, windows down and 60's music blaring out the stereo, was just FANTASTIC!!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
I'm impressed by how much your woodworking skills have improved alex, making a drawer is not easy
I second this comment
👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🦄😁✌🤞
i am more impressed with the carefully cut and shaped pannels for the walls! i normally use cardboard to mark the correct shape to then transcribe on the plywood. i didnt see him doing that, so he must have made tons of measurements! it is quite a complex task.
Loved the mini, your dad needs his own channel documenting the restoration of it!
Great work on your van!! Mike
Thanks Mike!
The smiles say it all when you first pulled off the drive in the mini!🙌
Great shout, just ask him not to take as long as project Binky! 😂
It’s coming along great!
It's so strange, your converting a van and your dad is converting a mini. I'm also converting a van and a mini myself all be it much slower than you 🤣 great work alex, loving watching your new channel grow👍👊
I love a day where I can start it off watching a just Alex video it’s the best please continue to do what your doing Alex 😁
Enjoy! :)
Alex, I'm truly inspired by your content. As a 70 year old guy just looking how to convert a van, I've just realized, once you have got your van, you have to enjoy it as well.
Keep the videos coming.
Take care and the best of luck in everything you do.
This video was just lovely. Seeing you and your dad have father and son time with the Mini was touching. And l especially loved his little talk about getting older and looking back.
early finish from work, come home to this at 7am. Love it!
I recently bought my dream car which is a 1989 Porsche; dad and I have been going to classic car meets all summer. It's a fantastic way to connect with him. I hope you can build even more of a connection with your dad because of the Mini!
hey that's my dream lol
It’s looking good I can’t wait to see some videos on the road
I never thought I’d see the day our dad says ‘like and subscribe’. 😂😂😂
😂
Best videos on RUclips Alex, please never stop!
Thanks! :)
When I was building some cabinets for my VW T2 I used a system called pocket hole jigs, worked really well might be worth looking at
Much cheaper and simpler than a fancy camper van..I’ve just bought a nearly new VWT6 Transporter..I’ve made pull out sliding drawers with a bed on top with memory foam mattress ..as I’m 6ft2” the huge bed is really good..my wife even has more room at 5ft 3”!!! Saves huge amounts on hotel bills and you pull up and rest wherever you want. Thanks for,your video. Excellent.
This brought back memories of my first car which was a 1982 Y reg mini. I loved it. You Dad's face said it all whilst driving it. Fun, fun, fun
Alex. You need to get onto the tv companies and show them what you do. People love this kind of thing. You have a fantastic soul.
Hi Alex, I’ve been loving the van videos recently, really inspired me to do the same thing! It’s great watching someone with the same diy skill set as myself! Proves you can do anything you put your mind to😁
Your videos helped me to get the confidence trying new things beside of fishing. Thank you very much!
Awesome to hear that 😊
Congratulations for the progress and all the other videos you put out during the making of the van. With that attitude you don't need to worry about your future, the dedication you have will overcome everything ☺️ . Keep on rocking .
I love the relationship you have with your dad. I hope for the same with my sons when they are in their 20s. 😊
There is no growth without change! thanks for sharing your journey.
Great to see your new skills! Unrecognisable from the day 1 polo conversion Alex 👌🏼
Love the content dude. Feel proud to be a sub. Takes guts to do what you’ve done!
Cheers!
I feel so excited like you are building it for me!!!!! Great Job, Mate!!!!
Alex! Can we get a series where you buy a trailer for your van and each week you slowly convert it into some kind of madness on wheels 🙌🏻🔥
Keep up the great work pal 👌🏻
The positivity in the comments (so far) is amazing! That must tell you all you need to know :) Mate, you're willingness to learn and have a go is immense. Inspirational stuff.
Thanks Dan! :)
Just catching up with your build. Your dad is cool. Thank you for posting.
Thank you. I’ve been after a foam mattress for my camper and seeing southern foam on this just up the road from me I know where I’m going too.
They did a great job of mine! :)
WOW! Love the style and editing of the video as well as your story telling! Soooo impressive! I always dreamed of having a van and living in it-also converting a mini suzuki truck into a chwarma and falafel food truck. You are so gifted! Love from Morocco 🇲🇦
Brilliant work very impressive. We think you have a real skill there. Can wait to see end result. You literally are a busy bee!
Your dad has good taste in music! Lol. Your van is looking good! Good job on the bed/drawer!
Quality JOB Alex. Teacher Rollo taught you well👍👏
Really interesting project Alex, looking forward to completion. Your dad needs to set a channel up for the mini rebuild. There are a lot of people including myself who would watch it. Regards Simon.
Definitely create a video about your Dads mini, a classic British icon. Well done on the build so far, look forward to the Euro trip 👍
The bond you have with your dad is special Alex should do a mini series where you and your dad show us the mini build series 👌🏻
I love the draw Alex, but im afraid your Dads Wee Mini has stolen the show for me. Untouchable in its day. Im sure your Dad will have many hours of fun restoring her. Stay blessed young man with a van 🤘🏻
Ooo wow!! Its taking shape now isn't it..!!
Looking mint!
Can't wait for the finished product mate 🙌 😌
Wow its really coming along now can't wait to see it finished
Blimey, that's a lot of progress! Good work Alex. A great watch as usual. Love the Mini. Your old man looks like the Dad out of Saturday Night Dinner! Good luck for the rest of the build.
Fair play Alex, your really clever doing that to the van and the woodwork. Love your Dads Mini as well.
Awesome buddy awesome… van is looking amazing.. cheers Chris & Sam
I suffer from daily anxiety...watching your videos calms me. Always checking in for new videos. Take care
Been watching a few of these as I’m getting very itchy skin about buying a van. Watching you woodwork in the heat we had a few weeks/days ago here in the UK has got me sweating just watching.
Big kudos to you Alex, keep up the good work, this series has been super helpful 💪🏻
Thank you Alex for your videos they are great for getting my kids to sleep.
You're almost there. The end is in sight. Well done! As for the mini, my second car was an early 1970's mini with the starter button on the floor. Great car, great memories.
Great vid Alex. Love your Dad’s new mini . Nice car . Very nice van conversion Too .
I am living vicariously through your videos. 😂 thank you for this.
It gets a like from me just for the mini. I had (or my Mum had one) I always used to drive it around our farm. They were such sporty, nippy, little cars.....Don't let Mr Bean put you off them. They really were great cars. We got 6 of us in one once on the way back from the cinema.... Nostalgia.....
Everyone loves a classic mini. I used to race one in the ministox.
Vans looking good mate, well done 👍
its looking good and like most van conversions it will evolve as your needs change ,great to see your dads mini seeing one on the road brings back memories of a time long gone ,cant wait to see you on your travels around europe
Alex. Watching you work on this project is truly a work of art, as someone who does 3D Models designing airports for Flight Simulators I can see how much your putting into this. And I say well done .truly amazing watching you work ! Well done 👍 ❤️
I bought my classic mini 3 years ago when I was 19 too! I’ve done a very basic camper build in a Citroen dispatch, similar size to yours and also had a draw under the bed, works great! I went very cheap and used skateboard wheels at the back and just lifted it to pull it out but it was sturdy enough to stand on in order to get to the roof! It had a bunk bed for my mate and we’ve just got back from a couple of weeks of touring the uk, we live in Cornwall and have always wanted to see what else there is!
Anyway back to the mini, now I’m home I’m looking to sell the van and put the money into rebuilding the mini aswell as some savings to build another van that’s a bit less shoddy haha. It’d be awesome to see some more videos on the mini, especially if your dad would be willing to document some of the work he carries out on it!
Cheers Alex, love your videos
I've watched youre RUclips since you were both kids this new channel is brilliant its great to see you not scared to follow youre dreams and try hard work most wouldn't. Your parents must be so proud of you both youre good people well done m8
You make it look so easy Alex. It is looking great.
Can't wait to see the finished article! Done great work, mega impressed how much you've done yourself too! Keep it up bro!
Van is really coming along Alex, Great job!
You and your dad looked well happy in the mini!! Well done on the build,its getting there now ....
Excellent mate👌Your 'can do' attitude is an inspiration to us all. If life is not how you want it, take a different path.
Just think about short term, achievable targets and reach them. Just the mental planning improves self esteem.
The van is looking great. If you want a spare room all you have to do is get that towbar and 'borrow' your dad's Shuttle😉🤣👌🏁
Thanks so much!
Brilliant! Nice job and a great source of personal pride! You "did a thing!" 🙂
Please Alex, do some update videos on your Dads mini restoration, I beg you 😃. Great work on your van conversion!
Fair play Alex! Nice bit of woodwork there, even if it isn’t my perfect.. you made it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Loved it when your dad did the "like and subscribe "call out :) ❤❤
I have loved every single one of your videos since you went solo. We're very like-minded in how we view things. You're, like, a lot more more interested in food than I am BUT you make it interesting to watch either way.
I’m a newbie. How brilliant is your van. Well done matey. I can’t wait to watch all your vids 😊
I like your perseverance. Think how many new things you have learnt doing this build, well done you.😁💕🇦🇺
Thank you!
Great watch as always 👌 👍
Great job Alex, it’s coming along nicely.
Great work with the Caddy camper, don’t forget to fasten the sliding draw to the van floor or it fall when pulled out the back of the van 👍
Great job Alex!! Must feel great driving and sleeping in a van you build. Enjoy your road-trip and I look forward to all the video’s about it.
Makes my day seeing these videos
I remember when you first picked up a tool.. you had no idea.. now look! Don’t doubt yourself Alex! Smashing it!
Thanks :)
The number plate on the mini! Wow.
You've done so much. Nice work. It's looking great.
It's brilliant mate. Love it! Well done.
Great route. Make sure you go to Brugge as you go through Belgium. You also definitely want to visit Cesky Krumlov as you travel from Prague down to Vienna. Trust me 😊
Can't wait to see the van on the road!
I love waking up to a new just Alex video 📹 thanks Alex
Cheers Ryan!
Hi Alex!
I'm new to your channel, enjoying your content. I appreciate your humble and modest attitude alongside with your adventurous and curious perception. I'm also a DIY and powertool lover myself, I just don't have the space and resource to do so, but when I have the opportunity to create, renovate, fix or build something, I always take it. Makita and Dewalt are good choices, both great, have fun with them.
Awesome Vid! And your dad seems very kool and laid back!
Great work,Alex!🥰I can t wait to see the final result!
Super impressed on the progress Alex 👏 Well done! Keen to see the final outcome and how the install of the solar will be done. Always imagined a car completed panelled with solar panels.
That's the cutest car!! Looks fun to drive
Hey mate when building draws out of plywood just lay it all down on the ground and then assemble it, it’s a lot easier then trying to hold everything up.
Good job Alex. To check things are square measure on the diagonal corner to corner - they should be exactly the same.
Thanks!
The mini is absolutely amazing haha!
Your van is also amazing! Living the dream 😀
Love the mini❤ they are so much fun the older minis I learned to drive in one 1977
Really enjoy the content! Thanks for sharing! When you go for the “MKii” version of the van. My offering for the ongoing process… pocket hole screws for your box work. Stronger and a nice finish. 👍🏻 thanks again for sharing!
Hello from Vancouver Island, BC Canada Really enjoying your vids and how well the van build is coming along. Looking forward to seeing the finished product as your skill level increases.👍
Just by watching this, I know I can't do it by myself yet. Congrats!
I reckon you can!
Looks soo good! Amazing parents I wish you all the very best with your build and adventure!
Looking really good pal fair play for giving it a go you did good
I'm looking forward to your Dad's Mini restoration channel. 🙂
Cracking idea that Alex , they’ll all be doing that now 👍❤️
Your van it’s looking super !! I’m excited to see how far your skills have progressed through this van build keep up the hard work see you on the road you
I just bought a vam conversion because of your videos! I Don't have the time to convert my own so had to buy one already done , but just wanted to say you inspired me to get one!
It’s looking amazing dude! Congrats for persevering
I never want these videos to end 😩 can’t wait to see the finished conversion! Cracking job Alex x
Thanks. I’ve got to start planning the next project now!
Great job! Definitely get some nice rugs or some homely touches to put up on the walls just to make the van feel more warm!
Right on Ol’Boy Alex, crack on!!!🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🌤🚎💨💨
Looks brilliant Alex, you should be proud of yourself for doing the majority on your own 💪🏻👌🏻