AIrhead Parts VW TREFFEN Canada to Mexico Cruise Car show Pacific grove and VW fun MUST SEE

This is a drive from Port Angeles Washington to Imperial Beach California. I drove up from Southern Ca to San Francisco area Mill Valley. Joined them and drove all the way to the end. There is also a VW car show in Pacific Grove. and one in Imperial beach right at the very end. Epic Views driving Classic VWs and Camping right on the beach.

[@Mikefngarage]

Driving all that way was PRETTY STUPID......But OMG it was so much fun. Driving with VW enthusiasts, Epic Lunches and Dinners, hanging out at all the stops talking and meeting new people. People Join and leave at some of the stops so there are new people all the time from all over. Many different perspectives on life from many different places. All good and fun all the way down.....Absolutely the best event there is. It is a Must do on the bucket list.

[@oldboxman4306]

Mike you have given me so much great advice on your videos. And the courage to do many projects as well on our splitty. Thanks so much for all your hard work. Absolutely love the videos! The Canada Mexico cruise was wonderful. Cheers! Al

[@Mikefngarage]

Glad to help

[@kennoldfield5890]

I did the Cruise Across America Treffen in 2005, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Karmann Ghia. 7500 miles in 21 days in my 66 Ghia. Lots of fun and met a bunch of nice people. People were worried when gas was approaching $2.50 a gallon, but I only spent $30 a day on gas.

[@Mikefngarage]

yea this was pretty expensive on fuel. 50 to fill the bus from low. 60 to fill it all the way. once a day though. except on the way up 3 times

[@clsybear]

Beautiful bus❤

[@onehappykombi]

Great to see you again Mike!!

[@Mikefngarage]

I decided to run it without the drone footage and the driving footage. I am putting that in a separate video.

[@tomsummers1137]

Great video, Mike. Really good to have you along. You add a lot to the mix, brother. A LOT!

[@Mikefngarage]

super fun lets hope I can do it next year all depends on work schedule.

[@michelecrown2426]

What a great trip you had. Thanks for taking us along. Sorry about the tweaker damage. That might make a good video on how to straighten the frame or at least repair the paint..

[@katnhat7695]

Wow! @MikeFnGarage you were a lot cooler about the damage to your car than I would have been!

[@GereDJ2]

1967 Beetle: In 1974, because of gas rationing in California I installed a 14.5 gallon Bus, (Type ll) gas tank which fit perfectly behind the rear seat of my 67 Bug and covered it with a two-speaker, upholstered package tray. Also installed a Super-Beetle filler neck with grommet and locking gas cap. Got some very strange looks from people watching me pump gas into the rear of my Bug. On the underside, below rear tank, I installed an RV fuel crossover valve-solenoid with a rocker switch underneath the dash. When the front tank would run out, it took about four seconds to recover from the rear tank. Driving range was just over 800 miles. I removed the tank in 2006. ps Before the 67 Bug, I used to have a 1964 "Sundial" VW camper same color as the one in your video.

[@cobusvanniekerk83]

Enjoy your video from south Africa

[@shutupimcooking120]

This is great! Thanks for sharing this awesome adventure.

[@stevenurre6104]

Found one. … thank you

[@davebroenen1100]

Mike, it was a great hanging out with you during the 24th Annual Treffen Cruise from Mill Valley to Pacific Grove, CA. Too bad I had prior commitments, otherwise I would have continued to the Mexican border with you and the intrepid Treffen Gang in my red '69 Bay Window Westy. Thanks for putting together a great video documenting the adventure!

[@Mikefngarage]

yea that was super fun meeting you and haging out

[@brettalfero6245]

Bucket list… one day.. join you guys there from Cape Town SA… love your vids and still can’t get over your work… amazing 😎

[@mikelove9832]

Thanks Mike ! Love the END Shot ! Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

Raised in Ventura !! Live in Sacramento now since '81 with our 1973 Westy !! Great memories coming up 101 to Frisco !

[@georgelewis8904]

First time across, Golden gate Bridge for me. Thanks for taking us along.

[@burningbananas70]

Cool video Mike! Thanks for filming

[@carkingspot3973]

What a call trip. I hope one day I get to do something like this. Great video! 👍

[@tapper701]

Thanks for posting & taking us along ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@Mikefngarage]

You bet

[@trevcessna1723]

Nice drive…your van sounded great! Thanks!

[@pyronitro]

its fun to hear you talk backwards in some parts. :) Thanks Mike for the video!

[@tapper701]

Thanks for posting ! Enjoyed your trip & Volkswagen get togethers ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@richrocketlll]

Enjoyed your video. I am out on the east coast. I have heard of the Treffen run. Glad you posted the cruise for us to enjoy.

[@Demop_VW_garage]

Wow what a trip, you guys have so many vw shows😍 we finally have one coming up in October which I will film😉

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hey, Nick, I`m waiting for that vid.✌👍🏻.

[@davemacdougall6829]

Mike, nice video capturing some cool VW's. Loved going all the way from Florida to start and complete the 24th Treffen and back again. Like you said, it becomes an obsession. See you next time around!

[@katnhat7695]

The gold bug @47:31 is a 1976 model year... and yes... I worry every year if it will pass smog!

[@Mikefngarage]

very unusual to see one. and one in that nice of shape.

[@katnhat7695]

@@Mikefngarage Thanks! Had it since college... 40yr anniversary this year.😊

[@bmh67wa]

I wish I had known that you were here in Port Angeles or I would have kept an eye out for you. I wanted to do this cruise but I don't have a vehicle ready to do so. Thanks for the video.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Watching you going down the highway, look like I was watching a episode of chips show.

[@Mikefngarage]

comedy ha ha

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Hey Mike ! If you would have caught the tweeker you mite have got shanked with the screw driver ?

[@davemcaferty6347]

Great video what size motor do you have in your Bus

[@hded06]

Hey Mike, I have stupid question. Did u drive up to San Francisco? Then drove Ll the way back down?

[@keesm.7823]

I wonder about your oil temperature at that speed for that long .....

[@saturnworld1840]

How is your engine cool to the touch on the dipstick when you were going down the highway going over 70!?!?!?

[@HERBYWALLACE3]

Is that speedometer right I don't think my 66 bus would ever go 75 to 80 mph really nice

[@Mikefngarage]

yea pretty much. I have really tall gears.

[@icxcnika2616]

Hello Mike, please I know its out of topic but 48h ago I used 2k clear over metalic paint on my car. This clear should be after 24h rock solid. But I can make a scratch in it with my nail. I did light coats but only waited like 5mins between each. Worked outside 28C. What should i do?

[@hylndrfan]

Mike, Awesome video. What engine tranny combo you got in there to do 75 on the fwy. My 64 bus has a 1500 SP and can barely do 55. I live in Temecula and the 15 is a white knuckle experience with all the cars blasting by at 80 mph.

[@hded06]

Tfti...

[@ronaldvanzelst7894]

nice film report Mike, but I hold my hard while filming on the road.

[@Mikefngarage]

yea lots I didnt film because traffic and wind. especially when i was trying to make up some time on the 280. people were tripping when they got passed by a 66 vw bus. lots of double takes. 80+

[@ronaldvanzelst7894]

@@Mikefngarage one bang band, oh man you don't want to experience that... but you make beautiful video images

[@---rz5th]

You will notice the fuel prices and consunptiin as well.#

[@Mikefngarage]

average 20 to 22 mpg. but still expensive. I really considered the 36hp bug but it is 6 v and could not charge my devices. approx 33 to 35 mpg

[@stevenurre6104]

… wondering if anyone in riverside has an impact gun I can rent to spin off the gland nut holding on my flywheel?

[@athruzathruz]

No wipers hu? What happens if it rains?

[@Mikefngarage]

behind the seat. I had them for sure. it just got a bit wet and rained for about 3 minutes 1 time. I left them off for the sarari Use. which was more important. sometimes HOT....but mostly cool. Safaris made it comfortable.

[@athruzathruz]

@@Mikefngarage makes sense!

[@shredcavemedia3764]

2 things : 1 Get yourself a little mini gorrila grip tripod at BEST BUY ( or somewhere) 2 throw a Mexican blanket over your EBike so those dink thieves have less to think about when they randomly creep by your machine

[@Mikefngarage]

yea I had my tripod and didnt use it not much time for setup. forgot the blanket planned on bringing one. planned on putting the bike in my room but it was too late and after all that driving was pretty tired. I also have Go pro footage I will be putting up soon. on a separate video clamped to my grab handle.

[@shredcavemedia3764]

@@Mikefngarage right on -- I need to get down with one of the car shows with my Scirocco :)