Abandoned VW Bus Rescued From Woods | Rare 1963 15 Window Volkswagen Deluxe | RESTORED

Join in with the Restored crew as they venture back out into the woods to check out this rare split window 1963 VW bus. After Lance receives lead on this forgotten jewel, the team heads out to lay eyes on this abandoned piece of history for the first time. Upon discovery, the guys find out that she's not in the best of shape, but excited to see it's a rare 15 window deluxe model. Follow along to see if they're able to get this resting ride back to the shop with hopes of eventually seeing this ol' girl converted into a 23 window bus!!
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[@Charles010]

This was fascinating to watch. A bunch of guys pulling an old bus out of the woods. Hell no! A bunch of professional guys pulling one of if not the most iconic bus of all time back into the 21st century. I loved the time, patience and preparation everyone made to ensure the old lady would not be damaged. Seeing it climb up the ramp, it's like dragging history into the present day. I love these buses and I'm sure you guys will make it look like new. Thanks for posting.

[@TBConl]

In 1973, I bought a 67 split window. This does my heart good seeing you guys save this old bus from the grave.

[@war7334]

Thats a great find.Love the show.No swearing, no tool throwing, no drinking.Just a hard working family..

[@whotknots]

In 1981 I drove across Australia from South to North and back again in a 1957 Kombi van on the main arterial road named the 'Stuart highway'. That road was unsealed from near the turnoff to the Woomera rocket research base all the way up to around Kulgera in the Northern Territory and I reckon the extremely corrugated and pot-holed surface was probably as rough as some of the worst roads in the world. That old Kombi travelled remarkably well all things considered but I learned most of what I know about them from fixing things that went wrong with it due to the literal hammering it took during the journey. I also owned a 1963 model for a while from around 2003 and love those old vans but in the unlikely event you were even able to find a restorable example here now their value has become crazy high. I still have the window latch and an old domed VW hubcap with a kind of a blade like you see on the old wire spoked sports car wheels across the hub I salvaged from the long abandoned wreck of a bus like the one you feature which I found out in the desert. I don't know about anywhere else, but Kombi's with the little window's around the edge of the roof line like that derelict bus were referred to as the 'safari' model in Australia and when their value became so ridiculously high even that severely beat up and vandalised old wreck disappeared. God bless and thanks for some great entertainment.

[@petery6789]

Love your show , God bless you and your family . Before you decide to cut the roof and switch it to a 23 window bus consider keeping as a 15 window as they are more rare and would hold better value .

[@jeffpower6473]

Agreed If you convert this you’ll severely injure its value to a collector. The 15 windows are much more rare than the 23 windows

[@user-mk7xv3ql5p]

I agree 👍. Keep the VW van. Future called vanagon / original👍 🙂.

[@kuntakinte4333]

Weren't the roof windows not a catastrophe in order to keep them tight/ dry?

[@eddiebreelz4226]

Now thats a diamond in the rough... amazing find and amazing rescue....

[@garryjha1]

This caught my eye,I was born in 1959,4 years old, WOW! amazing find, i will be watching the greatest father and son team going,hope things will fall in place far as that motor and parts so you can restore this AWESOME FIND, Jesus bless you guys and your sister and everyone else involved, I love to watch you guys work and getting along, I enjoy your vids indeed!..................................Garry (CANADA)

[@michaelhooper4479]

OMG. I LIKE VW BUSES. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE IT WHEN IT RUNS. YOU GUYS ARE GODS MAGICIANS. 😍

[@emadmadi1967]

Looking forward to seeing

[@ronaldmiller2740]

YOUR RIGHT G D MAGICIANS ,, AND G Ds AUTO SAVEORRRRR.. BACK TO LIFE,,.. PEACE...

[@jeremysomeone]

Looks like a 1963 Turkish Green Deluxe. Nice find….but rough!

[@michaelholden5131]

Leave it as a 15 window; prejudiced, my family took a red and white one to Japan in 1964 and back to Waco, Texas in 1967. Was a real speed demon, 59 mph flat out going down hill fully loaded with 8 of us and our suitcases. Sometimes I can still hear that engine in my ears as my younger brother and I rode the rear seat all across the country to Oakland, CA and back to Waco three years later. Dad was a career Air Force NCO.

[@BobPegram]

I vote for keeping it a fifteen window bus! For a while I couldn't think how 23 windows were put in these. Then I remembered the little windows above the regular ones. My bet is that 15 window busses are more rare than 23 ones as another commenter said.

[@Wiltshire-observer]

A very lucky opportunity indeed !. This deserves full restoration because of its scarcity. Be gentle with it and restore it..

[@nancykitzinger3078]

This should be a fun one to get back on the road!

[@deniseprettner2020]

Those VW vans are so cool. My cousin had one of those pop up camper VW vans back in the 70s.

[@timw84]

What an amazing find, I'm looking forward to watching you guys bring this old mini van back to life 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Bump1972]

How can you not want to save these old Volkswagens , good on ya brethren

[@pmscalisi]

I had a ‘68 bus that was a camper version but it was gutted when I bought it. It had the roll out vent windows on one side. It was my “truck” for many years . It was very durable except for the brakes! I sold it in 1993 to a guy who was making a dune buggy and he wanted the front and rear axle assemblies and the engine/transmission . There was a rumor that said the bus suspension was more robust than the Beetle suspension. Fun fact: the tail light lenses were glass and not plastic.

[@macrandalljr8828]

Can't wait to see you start working on this one.

[@spda242]

Hope we get a part 2 back at the yard. That GMC truck and that old car looked really cool also 👍

[@basilioserrano1828]

A rare 15 Windows bus is quite a find! Authenticity fans would love to see this model back on the road. I look forward to the next part. Great video - thanks.

[@derekstocker6661]

I used to drive the van version of these in the 60s, the split screen was a great characteristic of them and they were wonderful to drive and had a very distinctive sounding engine. Well done guys hope you save this, they are rare now and a beautiful sight to see on the road when you do see them.

[@thedetailbooth4070]

I love these buses!! One day I’ll have one, hopefully.

[@MicBergsma]

Go for it!

[@patrickdanuk1297]

Wow…..some steel and sheet metal little bit of welding and of course a lot of love 💕.

[@Nelg230]

Always thought the 23 window was the Holy Grail but they seem more common than the 15. Looks rough but has structure so very much restorable.

[@TheNismo777]

Thats a solid gold rescue.. worth insane nowdays

[@billm929]

That old boat is a classic. Save that too!

[@KenG557]

Can't wait to see it restored.

[@johnlewis3124]

Another great find guys.cant wait to see you work your magic on this beautiful bus.take care and god bless you all.🙏 John from England.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Great 1955 VW Bus - we are looking forward seeing the Follow Up ! Lets see if it can be Restored and that it will Drive again after all those Years sitting Outside and Rusting away ! We think it can be saved ! Great Video and many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

[@georgealtstattjr4618]

Can't wait to see more videos of the w bus getting fixed n running

[@ianallen2]

Easiest pull out of the woods, but the hardest will it start. lol. That bus looks like it has plenty of potential. Well done.

[@garyjohnson4608]

Cool old bus !! Lots of possibilities !!!!!!!!

[@robgraham9947]

Great video guys. That's a super cool find and that patina is awesome. Good luck with it and I look forward to a follow up video.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

Wow you definitely found the needle in a haystack. I had a 1966 Vw bug in the early 90’s. As a teenager it had a stinger exaust. I got pulled over by the cops for noise pollution. Swaped it out to single exaust system. I have a soft spot for those Older Volkswagen . Greetings from San Diego.

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Great video guys! She's in really rough shape, but these old VW buses are about as good as gold. Even if it turns out to be more work than it's worth for you, I'll bet you will have no problem selling it for a pretty penny. Someone's going to want it for sure.

[@MaggieandMissyPugs]

They make replacement panels for every inch of that old froggie

[@gerbsonoliveira5905]

@@MaggieandMissyPugs sapo velho !? - seria melhor " 🦉 coruja velha ! Aqui no Brasil 🇧🇷 esse carro tem o apelido de " corujinha " ...

[@summergarcia420]

I want it 😫

[@irwanrezaiskandar8078]

send it to yumos garage, indonesia, VW restoration specialist

[@terrifisher7579]

Awesome a VW bus, yay you found one to restore. ❤

[@ralfweidmann1871]

Oh yes, that's right. I had forgotten my window bus there. Thanks for finding him. When can I pick him up? Can be quiet after the restoration... LG Ralf 😎😎

[@DHarri9977]

Very good, this has been one of your easiest given some of your other rescues, I hope you guys are able to get this one going, she's a beaut.

[@olebigman8920]

Just love the family working together and all your projects

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Hey Lance...& crew great job of getting the bus out of the wood's. I hopeyou can bring back to life? I love any thing to do with VW.... I prefer the split windshield Good Luck🎉

[@Oyvind88]

Great find and video guys, old VW are awsome, rare too😎👌🇳🇴

[@fullarmourofgod1226]

You guys are a great team Lord place Your joy over as they go in and out of all these situations

[@lindajcope]

Great save on the VW. I would like to see you get that Oldsmobile or Buick also, whichever it was.

[@garyfeltus9801]

Great video. That old Buick back in the woods there. That would be a great one to rescue . Loved loved those old straight eights .

[@freedomfalcon3352]

Another good video guys. I believe you're being looked after with being an easier one to get out with all the heat. Well done, looking forward to seeing this one in the shop.

[@Wolfie387]

Great find Gentlemen, a wee gem. You'll have her looking magnificent. All the best.

[@paulabradley2845]

Watched this last night. Excellent video ! Wonder if more parts are in that gully? I agree with Peter Y, think about the change. Good Job pb

[@johnnyralph1607]

Would so love to own this when it's finished. I'm still working on getting my driver's license, and this would be the best starter vehicle for me.

[@roybal1975]

THAT DUDE HAS A DEEP RADIO VOICE....

[@usmclee65]

Another great find, good job and no sawing!

[@mick00000000002]

Just seconds into the video. You restore this. No words $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ God bless

[@rogerpritchard]

My father bought a new one in about 1964 when I was 1 year old! Will watch the restoration with great interest. Brilliant you have the skills and enthusiasm needed!

[@medfordJimmy]

Oh I wish I could find one I could afford. The prices are crazy out here. Good find. I'm sure you can do something with that. The Patina is amazing right?

[@charlescastle5566]

Wow cool rescue Lance. I love the way you guys put your videos together best on KZbin in my opinion.

[@Vinegar73]

Great job and Great videos!! Thank you! By the way you should call it the silver Frog !!

[@robertjean659]

Cool old bus, you guys need to get this back on the road. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@ChrisRubeo]

They're still out there! Crazy.

[@vic-ff9du]

So worth fixing up ..so cool

[@chazkay4999]

Can’t wait for next video on this vw👌👌

[@eljefe6013]

Awesome video, can't wait for next one.

[@dansimmons1964]

Froggy looks pretty rusty. But I'll bet you all can bring it back around!

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Great find guy's. You should not have a problem getting a Engine. You get her all gussied up she be a peeing away. God Bless you guy's love all you do!!! Jim from Connecticut

[@hadjiic]

I enjoy this type of videos you guys nailed it again

[@VWPrince53]

Great Find! Looking forward to see u guys bring it back to life. 👍😎

[@jkroppify]

what a treasure!

[@gerhard6105]

Best is to restore it to original and thus keep the 15 windows. At least here in Western Europe, we like it to be original. My father had a 1974 VW camper van with the original camper interior. I drove it too, on several trips to Italy, and i liked the acceleration in the first and second gear.

[@FatSal619]

Todd u have agreat accent. Wish I had it…with a great work ethics. U and dad r what legions r made of… Badd asses GOD BLESS u Guys N Family 🇺🇸🇺🇸👀

[@jameslabossiere9041]

A great find guys. Looking forward to seeing what you can do with this VW classic

[@danielvanmourik]

beuatiful 15 window bus. and beuatiful video again i love them every time

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

Great work.

[@Haighsautodetailing]

You guys are so lucky to find these in fairly good condition I’m in the UK and these are getting so rare to find and when you find one they are so far gone

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

Such a find 🤯but man, she is rough. I hope you guys can save it,👍🏻

[@leopoole1898]

Loved seeing the tree frog clinging and climbing up the drivers side window while the bus was being trailered!

[@MicBergsma]

Nice find!!

[@TEXAS_4U]

It's good to See y'all again I love your show. I live near Dallas Texas it's terribly 🔥 hot for weeks now.. so watching your show makes everything better.. thank you. A Fan

[@ChuckHickl]

I knew Cowboy Cerrone had retired from the UFC but didn't know that he had an interest in Volkswagens. Pretty cool!

[@caroled5734]

You guys are work horses! And so optimistic! You always amaze MamaCard in Florida. Love y’all.

[@josephcompetente2881]

This show is the best. Your content is that of a real tv show. Thanks for that and keep it up.

[@xFlow150]

I always love it when you two work together with the previous owners to get the car off the property. Lovely to see!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Very well done! I'm really glad to see some people doing a kind of "professional" rescue job and loading. Not like the guys with big forklifts damaging a lot. Or even try to drag the old vehicles out without shoveling and freeing the brakes etc.. Maybe you should've taken the big steel pipes and I- beams too (in Germany we call them double T beams). Steel/metal prices are still going up and those pieces may come in handy some day. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it

[@carlrichey6429]

does it have a motor

[@roynelson8140]

I respect your dad 100 percent he is a hard core worker doesn't know what quit is when others want to quit he's getting started be sure to keep him safe and tell him you love him I have 2 boys of my own and it makes me feel good when they tell me that

[@anthonyhenderson2614]

Awesome bus love to have one

[@Doubleodude]

Lance I don’t know you didn’t loose it when you saw this bus. That thing is sweet. I’ll be watching for it on market place.

[@murphymmc]

Don't know what Kevin does for a living, but he's a tough guy. Ain't no soft in that man. Cool bus, hope there's some life in her. You guys will get it figured out.

[@elpatronaguilar1763]

q bonito bus son de los mejores ya quiero ver como quedara Dios lo bendiga

[@user-qz5gi4uh6x]

Can't wait for you to restore this VW Kombi to its authentic self. Please keep it true to form.

[@gregupole2259]

Another great live video. Can’t wait to see what you guys do with it. Love you guys. God Bless.

[@rayzrevolver5536]

would love to restore one of these add a transfer case, some lockers and go and stay anywhere

[@40beretta1]

I can't wait to see the direction this rig will go

[@hendrikczeczatka6514]

Oh my god, you find Gold 🥇🥇again in the woods. First the BMW Isetta and now the VW Bus with the split window which is really, really hard to find. Think you have right now all the luck in the world. 😁😁😁👍👍👍Greetings from Germany. 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@raymondtrotter4655]

Name for VW BUS is TOAD BUS.😊 Great job in that Texas heat of prep and load. Keep up the good work. God Bless You and Family. Trucker Ray. ✝️

[@martinharris5017]

Split window buses are gold here in NZ. No, correct that, gold is cheaper...And that is a 15 window Deluxe which is a Holy Grail item. Someone really needs to rescue that Silver Streak. Would make an amazing lowrider!

[@rayzrevolver5536]

this was so short... but really enjoy !

[@tinkering_guy]

"At least the ground ain't to hard" As he hits a huge hard spot. LOL, Can't wait to see what you you do with it.

[@shaneslaughter2484]

Can't wait to see what you guys do with it

[@Jamestfarrell]

I left my VW bus along the side of the road back in 1969. Same corner windows and interior aluminum rods to hold the curtains against the windows. If it's still there; you can have it! Only 240 miles this side of Whitehorse on the ALCAN Highway.

[@20vtechnik]

Yeah....this one was worth saving. Great work!

[@bigmotter001]

Premiers suck when you think about it!

[@georgebrown6540]

If I had the money and it was for sale it would be one of my first attempts at buying, great job guys thanks for sharing.