1965 Volkswagen Panel Bus FAKE! Scammed on VW Bus!

Guys got scammed on a fake 1965 Volkswagen Panel Bus! Check out why!

[@chrisryan9986]

PS... I'm really enjoying your channel and the work you have been showcasing.... Not like that Jason guy who just picks em up and blows em out with a leaf blower...😂

[@ralphhowes]

You gotta admire Jason working hard to learn and improve his skills. I'd say he has visions of becoming Mustie2, although that's a tough mountain to climb.

[@chrisryan9986]

Not quite sure you were "scammed". You have a very keen eye on the VW variations and even you missed the window frames. Unless it was being sold as "original" or someone switched body tags, you were buying as is. I think most people would look at it and call it a panel. Besides, what would be the incentive to turn a micro into a panel? The micro would theoretically be worth more. At some point, whoever did the work may have found it more economical to skip the windows. Either way, the bus has excellent bones, and as long as you didn't over pay, I think it's going to be sweet when it's finished.

[@DubWerks]

No scamming, neither of us knew actually. Split window buses are new territory for me, the window frames didn't mean anything to me until I saw the headliner clips and some other things.

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

​@@DubWerksthe micro bus is worth moor so its a jem of a find

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Fake "Eleanor" Mustangs? Fine, there's too many of them anyway.. but fake VW panel vans?! Get the tar and feathers, boys - we've got a scammer to catch!😆

[@riverbluevert7814]

You get the tar and feathers. Then we'll gather in Eastern CT and start searching! 😃😄😃

[@DubWerks]

LOL

[@Oldbugssy]

Better shape than my '65 11 window bus and, I see yours is a walk through as well. Nice! I sure would like an original panel van and certainly not a converted one. Looking forward to the up and coming vids.

[@adrielrowley]

Well when you are living down by the river, having no windows makes it a bit more stealth. 😜 Seriously, I like the idea leaving it as a panel now, get her on the road sooner. What should have been a quick engine rebuild turned into a saga, leaving me with experience that wouldn't mind sharing, especially as your help getting the windshield in is much appreciated.

[@DubWerks]

LOL it'll stay as a panel for a while! Glad I could help with the windows!

[@glentucker4250]

I still think it’s a very nice bus. It’s a clean canvas , if you will, to do whatever you want. Lots of work ahead of you but I think it’ll come out great. Can’t wait to see what you turn this into. Thanks!

[@DubWerks]

A VERY clean canvas!

[@toddjohnston4788]

Either way you won....very clean for the year! Congratulations 😊

[@DubWerks]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

​@@DubWerksnice window is better ❤❤😁👍

[@meetjohndoe1078]

"it's not personal, it's business"...-Jason, The Godfather

[@DubWerks]

LOL

[@reddmann2216]

Should have gotten 5150s advice! LOL He the man

[@joedepoto]

I appreciate the quote “I like commercial vehicles.” I just need to find a three-on-the-tree 1970 Plymouth Duster for my collection.😮

[@DubWerks]

That'd be cool!

[@johnsarian_cu]

The bottom and floors are so nice 😍 it could be anything and still be a sweetheart deal LOL.

[@DubWerks]

Exactly!

[@Derrick-n7z]

The missing high vents in the rear should’ve been a dead giveaway it’s not a panel . I’m sure that thing is full of mud but it looks straight throw a single stage paint job on it and call it done

[@DubWerks]

Walk through panels don’t have upper vents since there is no partition. You could also order a bench seat panel with no vents, M116 without vented cargo area. I’m sure there’s plenty of bondo, it’ll get the scuff and shoot,

[@robbyd.4037]

Killer Bus! Can't wait to see it in person some day :)

[@rustybucket9165]

You can't expect a utility vehicle to remain the same as it was 60 odd years ago when it left the factory. These vans were built to be modified accrding to the wishes of the then owner, it may very well be the case that the microbus was modified into a panelbus in the 70s. As for the rest, I think you did well with this one, it is in great shape and you will make it look stunning, I'm sure.

[@mustie1]

LOL sucker

[@Mikefngarage]

total bummer. because its so wasted and such a tragety.

[@DubWerks]

LOL

[@Mikefngarage]

Does it have headliner clips?.....if it does not it is a KOMBI if it has headliner clips it is a standard. Could have been single color or 2 tone if it is a standard. if a Kombi it was all 1 color. could have came with or without seats if it was a kombi. On the Kombi the headliner pieces slide in the groove in the front.

[@DubWerks]

It does have headliner clips! I'm thinking standard microbus, two tone, no trim.

[@Mikefngarage]

@@DubWerks defiantly a standard. hope the window areas are not too bad. Grumpys metal makes those inner panels if your not wanting to form those for yourself. standards are worth more money than panels too.

[@DanTheManIOM]

The 66 bus I was working on yesterday, Gary in Raleigh, took off the front emblem and a tie rod assembly, did not tell me it was lowered. Hey, what are you going to do ? I called him and he said, oh no, the emblem is inside, no, no it was not and he said he let his friend take the tie rod assembly.

[@benkrom2737]

5150 plate says it all 😳

[@5150mxVW]

i was framed ! 🤣

[@benkrom2737]

@@5150mxVW😆 I believe a Microbus pulls more money at the end of the day than a panel truck. Kid just likes his utility vehicles 💁‍♂️

[@DubWerks]

Utility vehicles are #1!

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey man, I actually have a real 1967 split window panel van. Q. Do you have the exterior frames for the windows. But someone's done a nice job on converting it to a walk through panel van. Very cool. So great video ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@c.s.s.1723]

This whole package looks so clean, in the end you may just come out on top. Seriously, how often can you come across a frame/shell in so great a condition. Cheer up ma’ brutha’…..

[@DubWerks]

Oh I've been cheering since we put it in the shop LOL

[@styrenerelics]

It makes a cool shop bus as a panel.

[@barackmycat9448]

Were you really scammed? You are an expert in my opinion. I hope it works out. A lot has been done.

[@DubWerks]

Of course not LOL, neither of us knew it wasn't a real panel LOL

[@jackmehoff2961]

Sweet ride regardless . Nice panel job, I`d leave it .

[@DubWerks]

Probably what will happen.

[@vwfez8697]

bus looks clean, good luck with it man!

[@geoffquickfall]

Tooooooo funny! Are you ever going to talk with the “””””dealer””””” again ;-) is that why he cut his hair, so we wouldn’t recognize him?

[@DubWerks]

LOL

[@snowdogs59]

Best of luck. I’m sure you’ll do a great job.

[@alexjinks6172]

LOL subtle .... ! Kind regards Alex

[@pstreetgarage7304]

I wouldnt mind that kind of scam, that thing is perfect

[@DanTheManIOM]

Was this a former vw youtube channel shop ? Looks like it.

[@JimBlackwood-n2z]

They didn't get you, you missed it 😂

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

It still a nice fake panel bus. Finish it and enjoy it.

[@DubWerks]

That's my plan!

[@Rottingboards]

You didn't know something about a VW? 🤔 You was scammed? 😯 Did you not look at it before you bought it? 🥴 I think it looks awesome. ❤❤

[@glenzwickerjr9098]

You bought it that way, why didn't you look....

[@DubWerks]

I did LOL, I'm not actually upset at all. It's a happy surprise.

[@stuck1000]

Hilarious. I wonder who the scammer is. Nice score.

[@benkrom2737]

5150 plate says all💁‍♂️

[@5150mxVW]

@@benkrom2737 well duh haha, the plate was my idea haha

[@BillySBC]

I have dealt with a lot of classic cars and classic car people over the years, and while a lot of the GM, Ford, Chrysler guys have been borderline shady I have never run into more thieving lying people than I have in the classic Bug world... It has prevented me from buying another Bug for years. VW's were sold like rolls of paper towels back in the day, and the value of them should reflect that, but somehow in the minds of Bug people it's about ripping off everyone you see for whatever you've got. Bugs have been ruined by these people, and it keeps lots of people away from owning one anymore.

[@johnwilkinson5718]

Didn't you look in there and see the windows before you bought it? Looks like a panel anyway. As long as you know and nobody else can tell from outside don't sweat it.

[@allenschmitz9644]

It's a 65' split what more do you want..some 60 year old rust?

[@DubWerks]

I mean it would be fitting LOL

[@huissens]

Well, if you’re going to dust off the sawzall to cut in the windows, keep it running and cut into the roof for skylights and the sunroof. Ditch the vin tag and make a bootle. Make it a real scam!!! 😂

[@DubWerks]

LOL don't get me started on Samba buses!

[@riverbluevert7814]

Many commenters are taking your "FAKE! Scammed" joke seriously. 😅😅 I like your plan to get it back to stock eventually. Can't wait to see it at a VW show!

[@5150mxVW]

glad someone got it , the damn 5150 plate was my idea lol...

[@DubWerks]

Yeah it's flying way above the heads LOL

[@56ford]

Wish i could get scammed like that.

[@DubWerks]

LOL

[@huissens]

Also, it’s a walkthrough!!!

[@BuddyTheWolfYT]

It is functionally a panel van... why would it be sold as a bus when it's not equipped as such? would make a cool mobile mechanic van

[@Azzow15]

Haha. Is say the seller didn’t know what it was. But you can’t blame them for a scam if you didn’t go and look at it first.

[@DubWerks]

I can't blame him when neither of us noticed LOL

[@russellbanfield1704]

I feel like i was scammed by the title. You dont seem that unhappy with the purchase.

[@DubWerks]

I'm not, one doesn't get mad at a splitty for bargain pricing!

[@willf5768]

You weren't scammed you were Duped 😊 Duped Works.😅

[@DubWerks]

LOL

[@snowdogs59]

It may not have been a panel but it is now. Leave it as it is, logo it something and call it a. day. Not everything has to go /ack to original. Still a solid splitty,. Quit your crying young man🙂

[@DubWerks]

No crying here, I'm just stirring the pot LOL I try to keep it all OG so this will be either refreshing or cause me to breakdown... we'll see LOL

[@noheel1]

More windows more value 👍👍

[@RusThompson]

Dub, that's nice so keep it the way it is. I always wanted one besides a chevy or ford. From this point fwd everyone will know the truth. But this one is nice!

[@DubWerks]

Yup, it's my Deluxe Panel LOL

[@ralphhowes]

I hope so, that's a nice bus.

[@landonbarr839]

How do you order a birth certificate for your bus? I didn’t know that was a thing

[@DubWerks]

VW sells them for $100, just google VW Birth Certificate. Buses don't usually need them because of the M-Plate, but this is a mystery to solve so I ordered it.

[@maverick4177]

Whatever it was, it IS a panel van, personally I’d keep it as is, and paint it the original 2 tone anyway, i think that would be cool personally 😎

[@DubWerks]

It would!

[@ob1vw]

I think he owes you a Discount. lol

[@donaldbrittsan984]

No rear upper vent louvers, don't think it was a van.

[@benkanobe7500]

"Birth Certificate From Volkswagen" What is this and how do I get one for my VW? Really, can you clue us nubies in?

[@DubWerks]

Just google "VW Birth Certificate" It's $100 will tell you when it was built, where it went, colors, options, etc.

[@prestonsauls3856]

so what sill a great looking bus

[@cbody70]

Putting it back to what it really is, a window bus, is a good plan. While misrepresentation by the seller is truly inexcusable, I'm not sure why that wasn't noticeable when the buyer went to look at it since the window fames inside seem obvious. Also, isn't a VIN check the first thing one does when buying a vehicle? In any case with your plan you won't be upside down on this one.

[@DubWerks]

Yeah, nobody knew anything about this LOL It's really no big deal at all, I just like to stir the pot. Actually it was 5150s idea LOL. Yeah vin check was "yeah it's a '65" LOL I didn't dive too deep LOL

[@randysinger2673]

Think the Scammer owes you FREE GARAGE RENT AND STORAGE LOL !! Maybe Throw in a Motor Also !!

[@dreammaker730]

Nice bus , put a porsche engine in it 😂

[@DubWerks]

I'll compromise at a 1600...

[@tolbaszy8067]

The window frames are pretty obvious, no scam there. Looks like the body work is good. It's time to get that airbrush out and do a retro sixties mural. There's probably an art student somewhere who would go gaga over that canvas! Just saying, Kwitcherbitchen!

[@DubWerks]

Yeah, neither of us knew panels didn't have inner window frames, split buses are a grey area for me.

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

Guess you can stop making payments on it?

[@flypawels]

👍

[@johnduncan1183]

Can't blame 5150

[@DubWerks]

Nope!

[@MokesEnd]

There's this KZbinr guy who digs out old dubs from trees for $150 and then stores them under his own trees who might help you out.....allegedly even offers credit terms....but be careful as he's a bit dodgy!

[@DubWerks]

I hear he's the dodgeiest!

[@MokesEnd]

@@DubWerks For sure! Just ask Mustie1..... :)

[@stephenridgway3886]

5150!

[@Mikefngarage]

no it could not have been....

[@DubWerks]

Never LOOL

[@patmayer7222]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, K H A A N ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,......................star trek oneliner,5150.😮

[@bastardbus7356]

You should have educated yourself before purchasing the bus. It is plain as day too anyone with knowledge what that was-is. Your own fault.

[@stephenridgway3886]

N0

[@texas4ever]

Click bait drama queen…

[@DubWerks]

You know it! I mean it is a fake panel bus...