Gilbert The Bus RESTORED!

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[@nicolasloud995]

Great work Gary! Gilbert is a beaut! Good luck selling him and whoever gets him will be proud to own him! VWLIFE!

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you for the kind words Nicolas!

[@dchristiansen1]

My maternal grandparents had a '68 that was nearly identical to this one. Brand new, it had those butterscotch plaid curtains all the way around. It also had a removeable stool that fit in the pass through gap next to the single rear-facing seat. I have great memories of that camper. Once my grandmother came to pick up my brother and me to go stay at her house for a few days. We were probably 10 & 9 and were playing on the floor in the back. She got pulled over on a 2-lane highway by a Texas state trooper, who gave her a ticket for going too slow and impeding traffic. As we drove away she said, "I don't want to hear any smart-aleck comments from you boys about your granny getting a ticket for driving too slow." We both cracked up! She had a great sense of humor.

[@crackpotts5347]

Such a clean bus!! I hope the owner is local to Central Texas so we can keep seeing it! Someone is going to lovelove LOVE this bus!!

[@IrishRooster86]

Gilbert is a beautiful bus!! I wish I had that kind of money or a Spyder I’d take that bus in a heartbeat. That’s a great price for a completely restored dream like that. I LOVE that you put an original 1600 single in it!! I’m not a huge fan of the faster engines, I just want to be able to cruise and enjoy the adventure to wherever I’m going and everything the bus has to offer. Lucky someone whoever buys it. Wish I was in the market to take out a loan. Life comes first and dreams will happen when they happen. Peace out and VW for life!!

[@davidclark7973]

What a great Westy. Someone’s going to be very happy with that. ❤

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

I hope so! It is going to be a camping machine!

[@darrencoyle3290]

Nice looking Bus Gary.. great quality of work.

[@thotfights]

Hopefully we can see it at Busfest? Ya'll did a Great job on it.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Unfortunately, Bus Fest Is one week before the Harvest so we are busier than a 1 armed paper hanger that weekend prepping for the Harvest!

[@charlesdiecastgarage]

Gilbert looking good!!! I am sure you will find him a great home!

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you Charles!! Charles I’m gonna DM you and ask for a favor !

[@BrewDub73]

Great job, Gary! I’m excited for cooler weather and to get “Alfonso” my ‘71 Westy alive and registered!

[@iraforleiter7954]

Great job Gary! That Westy is wonderful!

[@hanknipper3921]

Outstanding work on Gilbert Little Dude! You will make bank on this

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you Big Dude!!!

[@kevinbrennan6546]

Nice looking bay. Great job bringing him back.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you for watching Kevin!

[@rozinant1237]

Hard to believe what these fetch. I have a '71 which I bought 30 years ago for $800.00. It was straight and everything was there, but I still put a lot of work into it getting it showroom. You did a nice job on this Van.

[@connorrichmond3425]

Gilbert looks great! Amazing work!

[@scrapdaddysgarage5027]

My friends parents had the same bus. We would fight over who got to sleep in the top bunk! We were 12.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

I love stories like this!!! True VW Life!

[@brcron007]

Boy That turned out Great !

[@kurtwinkler6859]

Looks great! I definitely would like to see canvas top install video from you guys

[@user-we5cp5zl8z]

Stunning bus.

[@ImAlive11550]

Great job! If I may make 1 suggestion though ... 15:50 should be your thumbnail along w/ a photo of the bus in a bubble 💬 caption lol

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Willie Boy getting some love!!

[@uwalp]

Not surprised to see Willy did quite a bit of the restoration. Alan

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Willie Boy is quite the helper!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Very nice bus.

[@geoffreybent]

Awesome job mate, wish I could bring it to Sydney Australia.

[@mundocepeda5919]

Amazing work there Gary, Congrats!!!

[@CabinTimeOregon]

Gilbert is Beaut,, Nice work Gary, some lucky dude is going to have Lots of Fun...

[@jedschleisner8960]

Congratulations Gary!! Nice job! I would love to own that bus. But! I can’t 😢 very cool.

[@hded06]

Wow! So clean! Very nice!

[@leerodriguez902]

Great looking bus! My Bus is 1970

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

I almost prefer a '70, just because you are still running wide 5's!

[@tomdunigan234]

Willy just wants to go for a ride. Nice video tour.

[@camperdan1972]

Well done Gary... Great job, and a great accomplishment. 💪

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you Dan! I appreciate your kind words!

[@mikewiremt]

Beautiful work Gary, it'll make someone a great ride!! GLWS!!!

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

I appreciate that Mike!

[@tiakontikiadventures1536]

Wow! Turned out awesome!❤

[@snowdogs59]

You do good work Gary!

[@slimpickins3425]

Great job Gary! Gilbert was a labor of love and its obvious you put a lot of love into him! Thanks for showing the time laps! Btw tell your aunt and uncle x2! Who's loosing there mind?Nice job filming jake. Nice job filming jake. Opps its contagious !!!

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Mucho gracias my friend! I will say, been awhile since I did a complete resto(Ziggy). There are times in there where it seems like you will never get to the end, that is for sure!

[@mamabearandpapabear4689]

Turned out awesome!!

[@racerbrad]

Thanks for the tour! Love the eggshell pastel white! Any chance you are going to bring Gilbert to the TX vs the World race/swap next weekend? I would love to see that paint in person.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

No plans at this time to head up to the drags.

[@andrigtmiller]

Nice job. Looking good. I'm tempted to purchase it, but the timing isn't good right now.

[@jid2905]

Thank you for sharing!! Veey nice work buddy!!

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching!

[@67Oldvolks]

She’s a real Beaut Clark! Love the look with black rims and grabbers.🔥 very nice looking lowlight. Great Job Bus Guru.👍🏻👏🏻

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you! I am very happy with the wheels, and gold anodized lug nuts!!

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Hey Gary ! It's a nice bus !

[@KennyRhoades-vf7qj]

Hi Gary, long time listener first time caller😅. Is Gilbert still up for sale? Fantastic work,beautiful. Job well done. Love the VW life video's, keep up the good work.

[@TheJorgSacul]

I loved my '71.

[@imfrcd]

Sniff, me, too...

[@RubiconDONN]

"Don't use this one tommy" 😂

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

So in the world we live in. It wouldn’t start! Flooded. The dang float had gone bad and filled up with gas! Just let that needle valve poor fuel in!

[@pigsydney]

Great work what a very neat bus

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you!

[@flypawels]

Looking good.

[@BRED510]

Looks good. Love a Westy, ive got a very early 68. Theres videos of it on my sons channel (he uses my channel hence my stupid username 😂) If you ever want decent repro westy parts, look up NLAVW in the UK, they carry most parts. My 68 has been converted to a Continental double roof bed, much more usable than the cot. Also the little table by the spicerack is called the 'whatnot table' in the user manual.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

The what not table!!! I like it!

[@aggiemd91]

Looks awesome! ✌🏼

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Appreciate it!

[@johnnewcomb1128]

Looks good I like the satin finish. Love the Baltic birch panels. I thought they put a access panel on all bays. My 73 had one. ✌️ Peace

[@BRED510]

No engine access panel on Early Bays.

[@cjjones1556]

Really nice work Gary. I wish I could buy it.👍🤙

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you!

[@TheParvTubeShow]

Hooray and hurrah!!!

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you Parv!

[@jillianvanliew]

Beautiful Westie!

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@randallflat2010]

scared to ask how much something like this goes for, I'm in Austin and would be on heaven with that in my driveway

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

I am asking $34k. 17:06

[@carlosherrera0001]

Looks great love it and looking forward to owning it. How much?

[@VWLifeVW]

austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/round-rock-1971-vw-volkswagen-westfalia/7660003717.html

[@levainqueur9095]

This looks just phenomenal! Is this a $30k bus?

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

I hope so!

[@user-to9tq2bu7d]

Hi Gary. That looks like the one my dad owned…bought it new from Lamar Volkswagen here in Austin. What’s your ask price? I also commented on the 914 that you scored last year, wanting to buy the 914, BADLY!!

[@dirtdigger949]

I have to ask how the hell did you guys paint that VW bus in the garage with more VW"s in it spare parts, engine's in it how and how long to clean it out? lol That would be a video in itself! But great work learned to drive a stick in a bug will always be close to my hart. That was a 1971 bug.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

It takes about a day just to prep the shop for painting!

[@dennish2720]

Great looking bus gary, what did you use on the dash? Looks better then new.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Good Ol DE1635!!! Same thing I spray engine tin with !! It flows nice for a rattle can!

[@jamespetty4190]

I have a 71 Westy just like yours. Mine is never been repainted or restored. I think your price is a steel! It should sell in no time.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you James! I tell you, I have really loved driving it around!

[@edithgomez8092]

OMG!!! L loves vans VW"S!!!

[@douggrenard91]

Very nice

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Appreciate it!

[@imfrcd]

I'm 6'3 and have slept in the upper bunk of my Camper...

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

Did you do anything special to paint the top? Or same process as painting metal?

[@eleddi597]

😂 your not losing your mine 😂 someone wasn’t paying attention

[@VWLifeVW]

Exactly ... HA!

[@rundoetx]

Sweeeet

[@levainqueur9095]

Looking good! Is that the stock antenna? I have a 71 and I'm getting it back to stock. I've seen the antenna mounted a few different places. Thanks.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Great question! Since antennas were dealer installed, there are all types of versions/ I sorta like that dual mount like I put on Gilbert. I put the same style on Kennedy.

[@levainqueur9095]

@@TheBusGuru-kn1dt Thank you! I really like that one too.

[@jasonburton487]

awsome work ! question is the window glass and seal on the left rear the same as the passenger side ? im wanting to delete my vent wing as well on my 75 westy

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Yes! Same piece of glass. The seal is not. Order the seal from Wolfsburg West, w/out the vent

[@jasonburton487]

@@TheBusGuru-kn1dt Sweet thanks !! :D

[@andrewgames1434]

How much is it still for sale

[@simonnunn3367]

Well done what's next

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Probably that ‘66 SO42, but it’s gonna be a Roadstoration!!

[@johnreinburg859]

Gilbert looks great! How much are you selling, Gilbert?

[@VWLifeVW]

austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/round-rock-1971-vw-volkswagen-westfalia/7660003717.html

[@TheJorgSacul]

reasonable price for a full-on detailed restoration like that, and considering inflation, not much higher than 1971 MSRP.

[@stephenport4768]

Interested is it still up for sale

[@JohnShaver-yk6wj]

Did you do a video on fixing the wood in the top?

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

I did not, sorry. I used my table saw to cut wood down to the same size and shape as the original wood. The old pieces were just rotten, but they still maintained their shape. I then glues them down with wood glue and then as they were done originally, sheets of fiberglass matting were placed over for added strength,

[@JohnShaver-yk6wj]

Ok thank you our new talk that we bought has a little bit of wood rot

[@nickminnema1994]

Man such a nice job you guys did..what's the asking price?

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Asking $34k.

[@blazmang3194]

Hey, I just bought my first 74 Westy and was wondering how many keys does it have i have the ignition key but it does not work in the doors and somebody locked the sliding door last night.

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

You can have them keyed all the same. Gilbert has 2 keys

[@Vwbusesforsale]

😊

[@hylndrfan]

SOLD?

[@dustyoldhat3543]

Still in the looking phase, has Gilbert sold yet?

[@johnhayfield1106]

I'd buy that off you if I were over there and not over here in England. I admire your integrity 👏

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Thank you John!

[@gustavopadilla9176]

Nice bus guys, l am back 😂

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Welcome back!!!! wahoooooo!!!

[@carlosherrera0001]

Did Gary said 37k? Or $3750

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Missing a zero there pal!

[@spacecat7247]

Officially...what is the asking price?

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

It's posted on The Samba right now!

[@DREWSLENS]

FIRST 💚

[@TheBusGuru-kn1dt]

Nice!!

[@robbiedill4307]

To.chep 5000.or.more.?

[@jennysolomon-haase9103]

$37.5k! An easy sell here in the PNW! Beautiful job. Thx for making this bus happen.❤