SAVE THE HIGH TOPS: DIY Saving a $150 Raised High Top Van Conversion Roof EP1

Previously on the BadAstro Series, I showed you how to convert a normal AWD Chevy Astro Van into a Lifted, Offroad Camper Van on a budget! In this episode, I’m going to share how we rescued a high top from a van in a junkyard to install on our Astro Based Camper Trailer. It was in really bad shape, but this series will show you that pretty much any fiberglass roof can be saved with some sweatquity, basic tools, and minimal cash. Raise the roof for Harambe! Be sure to check out the rest of this series, and some of my other projects as well!

00:00 Junkyard High Top Rescue
02:29 The Basic Plan
04:02 Still Grinding
06:54 Scuff It
10:15 Closer Inspection
13:54 Fiberglass Reinforcement
17:04 Gelcoating Cracks

Solidworks CAD Model for Planning:
https://grabcad.com/library/chevrolet-astro-gmc-safari-van-solidworks-model-1

Episode 1: Why Build An Astro Van?

Episode 2: Interior Build and Suspension Tear Down

Episode 3: Installing a 3″ Lift Kit, All New Suspension, and Wheels/Tires

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