8020 aluminum in your van build? These tips and tricks will help you survive.

In just under 3 years I have designed four custom vans, all using the potentially beautiful, yet sometimes perplexing 8020 aluminum extrusion. Once you understand its quirks and accept the higher cost of 8020 aluminum, you're on your way to one fine van build! In this video, I provide enough information to get you out of the starting blocks, without any frustration. You can thank me later... 😉

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[mikegurley]

When grounding extruded aluminum, what about the anodized surface? Does the anodic coating need to be removed to make electrical contact similar to removing paint?

[VictoryMC]

Love this guy, humor is the best educator. And an education is a gift that can not be taken away.

[cynthiam]

George, I have no plans to live in a van or to build out one. That being said, I love watching your channel because of your mastery with the thought process. I love the fact that you have to plan things so far in advance such as where you're going to screw in a wood panel. Attention to detail was always my strong suit and I really love seeing somebody make it look valuable. You rock. 😁☮

[yeyepp]

15:59 That chopper sound was simply genius

[maggiebrattoli]

Just sell us the kit George. We’ll buy it.

[birdnest]

Don’t forget the rubber...now there’s some sound advice🤣 I love it when George shares his knowledge with all of us👍😊💕

[as]

I’m always captivated by your great videos, George!

[jerrypak]

I like this building material, strong and lightweight.

[oddopops]

Love the Helicopter sound effect, LOL! 😊

[illustrrjoe]

Your series is always at the top of my watch list! Can we get short video walkthrough on how you plan how much 80/20 you need and the easiest way to order? Looking at the site, it looks like they produce it precut, but price is by the foot. I imagine pre-planning is a necessity

[hunati]

I'm blown away by his Outstanding level of integrity...

[daviddriscoll]

Putting the entire thing together, locktite'ing it all in place, attaching the wood, and bolting down to find I forgot a piece is exactly the kind of thing I'd do.

[jstoney]

Nice Sunday Morning w/George! Love the rounded 80/20 you use on face frames!

[tine]

Glad you mentioned 8020 is a brand name, I genuinely had no idea.

[robertwagner]

great content bud, thanks for sharing....your giving me ideas for my build...

[israelsarabia]

Excellent teaching skills Sir! Thank you

[Blackwater_House]

As is frequently said in the Australian Army, “Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance”.

[dumpster]

Great tutorial George
Thanks a million
Love your attention to detail

[rockandride]

Best Video I've seen so far when it comes to working with extruded aluminum! Really helpful short n on point! Thx a million

[ronwiejaczka]

George another great Sunday morning video, always learning something new. Thanks and have a great day.