Name: Critical Floor Planning Error That Could Ruin Your JDM Import Van Build
Uploaded: 2025-07-06T03:33:27+00:00
Duration: 18 min 35 s
Description: G'day JDM import enthusiasts! Matt and Chrissy reveal the costly floor installation mistake that catches most Japanese van builders off guard. This episode covers essential floor planning techniques t

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G'day JDM import enthusiasts! Matt and Chrissy reveal the costly floor installation mistake that catches most Japanese van builders off guard. This episode covers essential floor planning techniques that could save your build - and your sanity.

What You'll Learn:
Sound deadening installation process for Japanese imports, why access hatch planning must happen before floor installation (trust us, you don't want to be stuck in the outback with no tire access!), precise measurement techniques for JDM vehicles, professional fuel filter inspection hatch creation, proper floor support methods to prevent sagging in Japanese vans.

This episode delivers practical advice specifically for JDM import owners, helping you avoid expensive mistakes and build frustrations. Perfect for both DIY beginners and experienced builders working on Japanese imports.

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Timestamps
0:00 Critical Floor Planning Error That Could Ruin Your JDM Import Van Build
0:21 Laying The Floor is a Big Job
0:59 Progress So Far and Considerations Made
1:50 How To Avoid A Relationship Breakdown From a Van Build
2:48 Measurements and Planning This Stage
3:23 Planning for the Inspection Hatch for the Fuel Filter
4:53 How the Fuel Filter Inspection Hatch will need to Sit
6:34 Positioning of the Floor with the Fuel Filter Inspection Hatch cut
7:00 Preparing the Inspction Hatch Cover
7:30 Applying more Buytl Rubber