Full Replacement of VW Bus floor! VW Bus Restoration Episode: 24

[@callanderbarbers]

hey, loved your live steam with the floor , love n peace from Scotland

[@finlay230]

top work, love the series

[@Rob-yt5qy]

After a few videos it is no longer a surprise that you know what you are doing, great job, you both.

[@ClayDoghs]

I actually love how infrequently these come out. Whenever they do I am so excited, and it feels more like a "real" restoration. I've been working on my van about as long as you folks and its encouraging to see that slow steady progress is super healthy. Too many "One day/one week builds" that are actually super discouraging on youtube, its just unreasonable.

[@pouyan225]

It's certainly getting there!

[@pyronitro]

another excellent job. the look on the kids face while M was jumping on the floor was priceless. :D

[@Vangabonders]

😁

[@chrisjarmain]

Hello, living in the UK. Sad times 🤣 the tin worm likes living in the UK in old VW's. So, I've been looking for inspiration on replacing the front cab floor on my 72 crossover dormobile. It is largely original, even down to the interior. So, this video has given me a lot of inspiration to do what I need to do next with the campervan. Really enjoy your videos! I am one of those people who enjoys watching these videos. Hello to Malory (so sorry if it's spelt wrong) he is reading again late at night 🤣 so sorry about that also 😅 Loving the idea of bonding the panels together is pretty unique. This dormobile I own now is my 3rd vw restoration, but I still feel nervous about doing it 🤔🤷 I blame emotional attachment to classic v dubs 💁 But regardless, what we do when restoring these old VWs is we keep them going, giving them the love they deserve. So, essentially, having said that, you do you basically. Put whatever engine you want in it. Go as deep as you want with restoring it. It's all love. And that's what it's all about. Spoonful of loving the dubbin 🤙🏻❤️☯️☮️ Peace and love from a happy hippy in the UK 🇬🇧 ❤️ Thank you for these videos!

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

Nice welding on the floor pan

[@IRL_Quests]

Your welds are getting super clean man. You’re an inspiration to us all!

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you!

[@abefehr6155]

@@Vangabonders What are you using for WIRe

[@Vangabonders]

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[@TheDaf95xf]

Nice job 👍🏻 love how you made a mistake left it in and rectified it 🤩😍

[@philcappellini2820]

I enjoyed the video. This is a timely video as I have to deal with my cab floors soon. Thanks for the great video!!

[@Vangabonders]

Let me know if you have any questions on the process and I’ll do my best to help! Good luck

[@jxnguzman2310]

love it when I see a new video dropped right as its time for dinner. Quality content as always 👌🏽

[@Vangabonders]

I appreciate that!

[@ikaro1120]

Another piece of the VW Van beautifully done!

[@jeremykonnerth9335]

Your videos are great, your actually giving me the confidence to tackle a job just like this

[@griffergerbille5858]

I'm glad to say that I was part of the livestreams! Also its cool to see from the beginning to now of you replacing the floors.

[@Vangabonders]

It was great having you there!

[@daveglick5152]

love seeing how much your skills have improved over the years. cheers dude

[@Vangabonders]

I appreciate that!

[@neilkennykenny4113]

The flloor welds ye did look perfect. I agree with your pannel bond vs spot weld theory I think water can get in and then trapped in between the metal and cause rest to accure out of sight.

[@sebastiancortez7735]

Looking good!!!

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rafaelmachado3682]

Looks great!

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks!

[@GoldenGun-Florida]

I started watching your videos last weekend. You do some amazing work.

[@Vangabonders]

Welcome aboard!

[@Doubleodude]

Looks great.

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Nice welds !!!

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks 👍 It's taken me a while to get here

[@kturcios]

Nice!

[@dekenshonestattempt968]

awesome video, good work on the front floor! cheers to a good live stream :)

[@Vangabonders]

Cheers!

[@jackyjackridz]

Hell yeah!

[@curranhouse]

Super good videos :)

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you like them!

[@mcmotors100]

Loving your work. Missing the live streaming… have I missed them or have you been busy too. ❤️

[@SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY]

Noice!👍😎

[@Omar-Type271]

What is the set up for your welder for the panels and what is the brand or make of the new floor panel? Thanks

[@michaelpotts9902]

The original was only spot welded...why did you decide to completely weld that floor in? Won't it make it damn near impossible to swap out nest time? Thanks for making these vids, btw...I'm doing basically the same thing with my '71 and LOVE your content!

[@Vangabonders]

I don't plan on swapping it out ever again, but If I had to I would just cut around the welds and grind them down with a flappy disc! Cheers and good luck on your 71

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

Was it welded like that before or was it just spot welded?

[@Vangabonders]

Spot welded from factory. The seam weld I did is overkill

[@craigvwdude]

what brand sheet metal did you use that actually fit?

[@Vangabonders]

www.serial-kombi.com/en-GB/bay-window-body-panels-/-inside-floor-and-wheel-tubs-complete-front-cab-floor-8/1972-7/1979-n34380 or the one from Alan Schofield www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_2474410-Cab-Floor-Complete-LHD-7279-211801051KL.html they only sell them in three pieces ever since klassicfab stopped making his. Good luck!

[@DennisGhelfi]

What compressor do you use that works for your painting needs. iE HP, CFM and tank capacity?

[@princesstrojan740]

You are motivating me to work on my Vanagon. How do you have your welder set, in particular amps?

[@Vangabonders]

I use a Lincoln Easy MIG 140 set on B and 4.5 - 5 wire speed, not sure what B converts to in amps though

[@steelyerface21]

awesome work @Vangabonders Did you have formal welding / body work training before you tried to tackle your bus? Where was the original crappy floor panel from / manufacturer? Aside from schofield i also saw theres a jp dansk brand outside of the klockerholm? Did you do the engine lip and rear chassis leg section yet i havent seemed to find that in your vids

[@Vangabonders]

To answer all your questions in order, I have never been formally trained in either welding or body work. I am solely self taught and have managed to improve over time of just practicing. I still have much to improve though. As far as the original front floor I had, it was from BusDepot and was the klokkerholm part, but as far as the JP Dansk is concerned it is the same crappy part, so don't buy it if you are having to replace any large area of front floor. Hell I wouldn't even buy it to do a small patch. I haven't recorded the episode about repairing the engine lip and rear chassis section but I do have the parts and I will be recording that soon. Cheers!

[@EinarSkaug]

Ab fab channel man

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

🤗👍👌🤝

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

You are wasting money on the quart of epoxy primer , get it by the gallon . boy has it gone up in the past year . From 100 $ to 160 $