Van conversions - current build ford transit
Hey everyone 👋 My name is Steven Stolp, and I am from Carol Stream, Illinois. I grew up around car guys my entire life, and it guided me into my kinesthetic process of learning.
I learn by doing.
My field of knowledge broadened at the age of twelve, when I got my first job on a construction site. This passion fueled various projects around my neighborhood; including three story tree houses, BMX ramps, and even a full skate park in my backyard. (Thanks mom!)
I always envisioned myself being a carpenter, or construction worker, until a series of layoffs pushed me in a different direction. On May 16th, 2010, I shipped off to Navy boot camp. I served in The United States Navy for 6 honorable years, most of which in San Diego, California.
After my first tour, I realized my life was missing something. I had no creative outlet. Days after I was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, I enrolled in college to start my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. During my college career in San Diego, I started building furniture, and working as a handyman on the popular app TaskRabbit as a side gig.
It was during this time, that I realized I could build unique storage solutions for the typical small home in San Diego. Stolp Solutions was born. After graduating community college, I had a gap between semesters, and a full summer with absolutely no obligations. I don’t enjoy having a large amount of free time, I am the type of person who likes to be hands on doing things, but I also suffer from traveler’s anxiety.
Yeah, a guy that builds vans made for traveling, is scared to travel? This is what triggered the idea to convert vans, which led to the safe feeling of home, but on wheels. I always wanted to see the world and leave my safe bubble, but I would find myself making excuses to not. I woke up on July 7th, 2019 an anxious wreck, with a strange problem. I was fine financially, but I had no job, and nothing but free time. I grabbed my computer, and hopped on craigslist. Four hours later, there was a 1997 Ambulance in front of my house.
I always wanted to build a van, due to my lifelong tinkering skills, but I was concerned about the monetary means involved. After 4 months of completely winging it, the RADBULANCE was created. The positive feedback I received from this creation, blew my mind, and motivated me to sell, and build again.
At this point I decided to go all in. I purchased my 2015 Ford Transit in January of 2020.
This brings us to present time!
I will continue to build unique vans, and hopefully inspire others along the way.
I learn by doing.
My field of knowledge broadened at the age of twelve, when I got my first job on a construction site. This passion fueled various projects around my neighborhood; including three story tree houses, BMX ramps, and even a full skate park in my backyard. (Thanks mom!)
I always envisioned myself being a carpenter, or construction worker, until a series of layoffs pushed me in a different direction. On May 16th, 2010, I shipped off to Navy boot camp. I served in The United States Navy for 6 honorable years, most of which in San Diego, California.
After my first tour, I realized my life was missing something. I had no creative outlet. Days after I was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, I enrolled in college to start my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. During my college career in San Diego, I started building furniture, and working as a handyman on the popular app TaskRabbit as a side gig.
It was during this time, that I realized I could build unique storage solutions for the typical small home in San Diego. Stolp Solutions was born. After graduating community college, I had a gap between semesters, and a full summer with absolutely no obligations. I don’t enjoy having a large amount of free time, I am the type of person who likes to be hands on doing things, but I also suffer from traveler’s anxiety.
Yeah, a guy that builds vans made for traveling, is scared to travel? This is what triggered the idea to convert vans, which led to the safe feeling of home, but on wheels. I always wanted to see the world and leave my safe bubble, but I would find myself making excuses to not. I woke up on July 7th, 2019 an anxious wreck, with a strange problem. I was fine financially, but I had no job, and nothing but free time. I grabbed my computer, and hopped on craigslist. Four hours later, there was a 1997 Ambulance in front of my house.
I always wanted to build a van, due to my lifelong tinkering skills, but I was concerned about the monetary means involved. After 4 months of completely winging it, the RADBULANCE was created. The positive feedback I received from this creation, blew my mind, and motivated me to sell, and build again.
At this point I decided to go all in. I purchased my 2015 Ford Transit in January of 2020.
This brings us to present time!
I will continue to build unique vans, and hopefully inspire others along the way.
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