VW Bus Restoration - Episode 81 - Hawaii or Bust! | MicBergsma

Welcome to episode 81 of our 1967 VW Bus restoration KZbin Series! Don't forget to leave a 'like' on the video, and subscribe, to support this channel! :) Mahalo!
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Huge THANK YOU to those for helping with Kona! Check them out below:
~WEST COAST CLASSIC INTERIORS (upholstery)
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~VINTAGE CAR LEDS (LED headlight)
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~AIRCOOLED ACCESSORIES (aluminum handles)
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~CUSTOMLED (Blinker genie 2)
www.customled.com
~OPT7 LIGHTING (Interior LED lights)
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~AIRCOOLED AUTO ELEC (custom wiring loom)
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~RETRO SOUNDS (radio system)
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~VLEDS (Backup light)
www.vleds.com
~ WOLFGANG INTERNATIONAL (safari windows / steering box / mid mount)
Wolfgangint.com
~WAGENSWEST (Lowering / suspension parts)
wagenswest.com
~KOCH'S (steering wheel restoration)
kochs.com
~ BUTTY'S BITS (Throttle Cable Guide Roller Kit / Throttle Kit)
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~ PPG (Auto paints)
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~ GRUMPY'S METAL (21/23 window conversion / deluxe trim kit)
grumpysmetal.com
~ WEST COAST WIPERS (Wiper service / restoration)
Don West - [e-mail]
~ SUBLIME CLASSIC RESTORATIONS (Gas tank)
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~ JEREMY ROCK JOCK (Tow Hitch)
~ VINTAGE SPEED (Muffler)
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~ WEST COAST METRIC (seals / parts / bumper)
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~ F2 PERFORMANCE SUPPLY (Oil cooler)
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~ BBT (Metal doors)
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~ EASTWOOD COMPANY (tools / paints)
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~ SKINNER CLASSICS (mentor / hospitality)
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About MicBergsma:
Aloha! My channel is a mix of How To Videos, DIY, Tutorials, Product Reviews, Travels, Vlogs, Adventures, my VW Bus, and more! With most videos focused on helping people learn how to improve their videography or photography skills with various cameras, equipment, and accessories! I specialize in GoPro tutorials, Sony cameras, DJI Quadcopters, Apple iPhones, and more! I put subtitles on most of my videos because I am 90% deaf and I use sign language to communicate. I currently reside with my wife Lori in the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Hit the subscribe button to join me on my next adventure!
Filmed by Mitch + Lori Bergsma
Edited on Final Cut Pro X on Mac
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VW Bus Restoration - Episode 81 - Hawaii or Bust! | MicBergsma
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L I N K S ~Zerk covers - amzn.to/4cfy0kU ~Buffing pads - amzn.to/4c0QBR3 ~Buff / Polish compound kit - amzn.to/3Krn9YP ~Adjustable plates - wagenswest.com/product/adjustable-offset-spring-plates/ ~Accessories for bus - bit.ly/KonaTheBus ~Shop our VW bus restoration tools + Amazon picks - bit.ly/KonaTheBus ~Shop Kona The Bus merchandise - bit.ly/MicShop ~Where I download my Music *Try it FREE for 30 days* - bit.ly/MICTUNES

[@4111gooduser]

Keluarga kalian makin bahagia dengan hadirnya Kona the bus

[@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt]

What a beautiful job you all did,😂your parents place is a dream 💖,wish you all the best, 💞I'm praying for you 🙏 that you don't have anymore rust problems,have fun God bless 🙏

[@binadjis]

Hi Guys, follow you from the beginnin. Looks awesome and respect for the result. Greetz from the netherlands Issy Adjis Also a splitbus owner. Ps. Keep on going 👌🏽

[@dikygunawan9068]

Saya dari indonesia selalu hadir nonton truss ❤❤❤

[@ferdositoos]

💜💜🌼

[@m_collins]

I think your flywheel teeth are chewed up, that could be the noise when it starting...look at 14:52

[@MaShcode]

“Dad is very OCD”, as Mic buffs the bus quarter panel for the umpteenth time. 😂❤

[@Kingdomoffools]

Mitch and Lori, what an amazing journey and an amazing episode. I’ve followed Kona’s build since Ep 1 and have shared your excitement, disappointments and frustrations during building this amazing bus. Well done to you both and I can’t wait to see what happens on the next episode of Kona in Hawaii. Definitely one of the most amazing and heartfelt VW builds I’ve ever seen.

[@kentmckean6795]

41:16 Your rear brakes are installed upside down. You brake cylinder must be at the top so that the bleeder is at the highest point.

[@derekwalters6132]

Mic gotta say even though you got the run around, you had excellent help with the interior, the finishing touches you and Lori with help from dad, mom and others put together as Dave Kindig would say One Bitchin’ Ride. Kona turned out super sweet and when I saw the two of you having a hard time saying goodbye at the Port of Seattle for her trip to Hawaii I thought “ I don’t blame you “ the blood , the sweat and the tears putting her back together I wouldn’t want to say goodbye either.

[@stuwemhoener5937]

How did you end up so much cooler than your brothers? I mean, those Mustangs are super clean and I’m sure very cool in the Mustang world but come on, KONA! Are you kidding me? off the chart cool 😎

[@RogierYou]

Mich is the most animated and nicest guy on the internet ❤

[@kevinthomas8025]

Wow, #Konathebus looks so amazing all decked out. I even got emotional watching it get dropped off and saying goodbye to your parents. Can't wait to see the video of yall driving Kona around Hawaii!!! Congratulations from Texas!!

[@johnnycoleman6879]

Boy! That breaks my heart when you say goodbye to your family at the airport!!! I hope Kona will be okay without any problems to Hawaii. I was at Hawaii three times. Love it! Looking forward to the next Episode. God blessed you and your beautiful family.

[@laurenpuckett9713]

Aww Kona is gonna travel alone without you Ha!.. You have a beautiful family.. Enjoy a new journey with Kona when land at Maui Hawaii!!

[@hardlightme]

Wows, bro! FRIKKIN BEAUTIFUL CLEAN RESTORATION! And i love your SOUL! rock on, crazy diamond! Thanks especially for teaching your (wonderful) english w the subs!

[@stuwemhoener5937]

Why not put your Hockey cards and stuff in Kona to get it all home instead of having Mom ship it later?

[@chrissingewald546]

Fantastic video again,last jears i watch them al The bus is chanced from rustbucket into an incredible piece of art!!!

[@multirotormanish7220]

I could feel the heaviness leaving Kona at the Port. Even heavier leaving Mom and Dad. Looking forward to seeing Kona in Hawaii and new adventures with it. Well done!!! My dream is to some day own a split window bus. You are an inspiration Lori and Mic. Much love

[@High12083]

Hope you built a garage for kona

[@KameramannPeterKlein]

The most beautiful story I have ever seen here on KZbin. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he arrives safely...! Greetings from Germany...

[@fernandolrocha]

The cat will miss you.

[@debbiehughes795]

What a Journey! I feel blessed to have watched from the beginning. I couldn't wait for each video to come out. It is bitter sweet to see the restoration come to an end but I am so happy for you both. I can only imagine how much fun the two of you have had with Kona these last 2 years. Kona is a beauty.

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Oh…what a wonderful, sweet journey it’s been; full of excitement, joy, happiness, stress, sadness, love, adventure, & fun. This is bittersweet here. I’m both happy and sad beautiful Lady Kona will be going home with you guys, &, I’m not the only one who would like to see continuation videos of you all over in Hawaii, and the continuing adventures of fabulous Lady Kona! I’m crying here, & it feels as if I’m saying goodbye to old friends. All my love & good wishes to you all. Please keep up the continuing adventures of Kona!! Much love

[@bryancooper2699]

Well after 80 episodes to restore and get running. Plus one more to get her shipped. It has been an adventure. Enjoy the VW bus to the fullest. Bring on 82

[@High12083]

Mitch, you should get cochlear implant on your ears,I have on one my left ear and it was fantastic, I was completely deaf for 3 years, I had wore hearing aid until I was 43 years old

[@smokeyjoez]

That’s kind of thing you shouldn’t say this to deaf people who been deaf since birth.

[@Raikon316]

⁠that’s right, shouldn’t pushing them to get CI and let them decide. Me… I refused because I have reasons against CI. Friends told me good luck and no chance enter MRI.

[@High12083]

I noticed you have a trailer hitch on Kona, it would be cool to find another bus and make it into a custom camper

[@dave1135]

What happens when you get kona to Hawaii and have to deal with the salt spray and salt in the air, and volcanic ash, all toxic substances in Hawaii. Ive heard cars rust out there more than anywhere.

[@mirosusic-gx8uv]

Daddy is millioner!!!! Must spend somewhere....Godine law!!!!

[@billbrox8666]

Hello there. 🙂 I have been watching perhaps close to 70 of your kona episodes, plan to watch them all. Excellent details, excellent videos, and the bus turned out great. Congratulations. I have kept quiet, not been saying much if anything. Wanted to visit in Vacaville while you were there, but never did that (I live in Santa Rosa) and my wife likes Hobby Lobby in Vacaville. Now, you had an issue in the last episode, the starter motor. It is a reason for why it happened, and I am sorry to say, I think it will happen again. A bendix gear does not get chewed up like that in just a few starts without a serious reason. I am not sure what it is, but I noticed something, it is just when you turn the camera towards the flywheel. Is the ring gear mounted the wrong way ? Because all the ring gears I have seen has more rounded teeth on the starter motor side where the bendix gear engage. To make a more smooth entrance. Or, does your ring gear not have a rounded side, if that is the case, I would say it is a fault in the production, or a very poor design. I hope I am not offending you in my comment about the starter motor, that was not my intention. Bill

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

you need a new flywheel , match starter gear to flywheel ,and you need a smaller belt on fan ,you must use 7 washers spacer on fan and generator .

[@stephengreen2306]

Buy another bus Mick! I'm gonna miss my Kona fix!

[@rhondabergsma6311]

I say he restore a VW Thing

[@webmaster9879]

Are you sure the rear brake is OK? The bleeder valve is at the bottom. But since air rises up, it is not possible to bleed it properly Andreas

[@PJ-Slots-Entertainment]

So cool. This has been such a joy to watch. Plus I miss the Northwest. I lived in and around Seattle for 15 years. Can't wait for ep 82

[@Er-Arvind-Patro]

at the time of up-lifting, silencer end touched the ground. Take Care

[@steinarbrevikknudsen1546]

Hard to catch the progression....when you are doing paint and finish...Are the brakes ok? Does the engine start? And not least the cogwheel on the other side..

[@RandyIsham]

Yes you spent 16 month and it did take your time. But the bus you will have forever. Never have to buy a vehicle again. It’s worth the pain.

[@deanrobinson3717]

Wow, you pair are the luckiest ever, Kona looks fantastic!! The blue is awesome, such a shame you had to finish it off yourselves after been given a half finished piece back! I was emotional for you too when you left your dad, treasure that hug forever! Love to you both x

[@frankhall4]

your vw has turned out to be very beautiful and looks like it will fit in in Hawaii . good luck with shipping etc.

[@overboss3152]

i'm french !! i mean is the best WV bus never see and you finish it so perfectly no existe and other like this in the world and i'm serious! bravo

[@bernardocatalla10]

Fantastic job migs and lori, i been watching your videos since day 1 (episode 1) and its very inspiring project, ive learned a lot watching your videos. Good luck to both of you and regards to your family, watching every minutes your vifeos from Muntinglupa City, Philippines, thanks

[@CraigScottProductions]

You got Kona running flawlessly , at least you didn’t have to take your friends and family out for a push 😂

[@Rudi.D]

81 video's later.....wow wat a journey you guys had....Kona is beautifull....... lots of greetz from Belgium 👋☺

[@southernpaths2986]

Amazing to see this chapter of your lives coming to an end. I first started watching your videos when we were in vacation at the beach in 2019(?) and here we are about to go again this week, lol!! Kona is gorgeous, y’all did a great job… now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor!

[@НиколайПардаев-т2ю]

Папа у тебя молодец гараж у него классный везде такая чистота и природа у вас классная берегите своих родителей😊😊😊

[@markhowe6334]

Enjoy ur journey from now and in future loved watching e rry minute of the bus journey yous have both been on wish yous both the best and for the future to come.

[@WimVinke-qv4xn]

whats happened with kona and episode 82 ? ?🤭🤫

[@MicBergsma]

Working on it!

[@isaacstone7899]

Insanely for good this project had a lot of jobs done, congratulations for your gorgeous VW bus. @1:04:00 to 1:04:05 hitch scratched the cement. In the 1980s my FAA boss sent me with an interpreter to visit Seattle International Airport radar tower control. It was amazed seeing beautiful snow cover the mountains around from the distance. America did a lot of jobs done, building new international airports. Hope you enjoy riding the Kona bus.

[@JeffreyHavenga]

Thank you 😊 the next time we see KONA will be in Hawaii 😊

[@rodrigogdn3826]

Very beautiful! I've watched all the episodes so far, congratulations!

[@samamimj2729]

Doesn’t better take some cover on Kona when you want to move somewhere far with trailer?

[@KH102695]

Family is everything!! Your family is amazing. the love and support is definitely very special. It must have been difficult to not only say goodbye to them, but to give up control over Kona for the shipping process. I'm looking forward to seeing video of her cruising the Maui roads.

[@High12083]

Surprise that you didn't get grey hair after all this

[@jawadnimer4430]

He never gives up. I believe that all 81 episodes so far are references for anyone who wants to restore Volkswagen buses. Good luck

[@eddinjosecalero8892]

Good time friend, thank you very much for sharing your videos.

[@truckerparrot]

You guys did an amazing job on Kona!! Your vision has come to life.

[@burkead]

Wow, can't believe you got Kona on transport to home. Looks so good.

[@rubenvanmeer9142]

I like the two V.W.,s (Kona and the singlecab) standing together!

[@S2NAZ]

Well, the Kona project is coming to an end in about a month it looks like. I wish you both all the best life has to offer you. It has been a real joy watching you build that beautiful little bus. Lotsa Love ❤ 🫶🏻🤟🏻

[@jesusperez-vj9gf]

Check if the disk and axel turn easier without the rotor .

[@mickeyloveminnie1729]

Congratulations you both have so hard work. Kona will be fine for delivery to your home in Hawaii. Be positive :)

[@Elijah.L.1971]

Obviously this is two years old, but there was definitely some smoke that rose from what seemed to be behind the shroud! Hope she’s still okay!

[@donwest9051]

Made my day to see the new episode!

[@josephknopf1764]

So amazing im glad u did done be safe Trip Kona hawaii ❤❤❤🤙🤙🤙🌸

[@jimt2349]

Enjoyed the whole series, and like the VW of that time, it was at times ugly but it got you there. One last Kona video in the series to go, Mic..

[@frednetherlands887]

Your parents place looks like a Dutch farm.

[@patrikcarlsson3837]

buy a caravan and renovate to hang after the bus

[@ocanada1973]

Yay!! Your bus looks so beautiful! Go Edmonton Oilers Go for tomorrow!!

[@jeantabet8794]

I am so happy for you that you have successfully completed the KONA renovation project Excellent, with hard and tremendous work, as I have been following you since the first episode until now I think I will miss you very much, but I will follow your news on social media good luck with love❤

[@DemopVWgarage]

You are never finished on these old buses he will be back 😉👍🏽

[@jeantabet8794]

@@DemopVWgarage indeed hence i am stuck with the restoration of my 1976 classic mini 1000

[@TheTentHippie]

Happy that Kona is finished congrats

[@michaelmitten2977]

I see the date as Aug 2022. Is that the real date when you did this? I've watch many of your videos and you have done an amazing job! I'm envious of your skills and your bus! Great job!

[@rhondabergsma6311]

So exciting… it was awesome having my Lu and Lori, and Kona stay with us for4 months ❤️

[@weschilton]

Mick, your family is amazing! You are a lucky guy!

[@НазарМарчук-я6в]

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[@outdooraf]

This has been an amazing journey. Thank you for taking us all along

[@НазарМарчук-я6в]

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[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Oh…what a wonderful, sweet journey it’s been; full of excitement, joy, happiness, stress, sadness, love, adventure, & fun. This is bittersweet here. I’m both happy and sad beautiful Lady Kona will be going home with you guys, &, I’m not the only one who would like to see continuation videos of you all over in Hawaii, and the continuing adventures of fabulous Lady Kona! I’m crying here, & it feels as if I’m saying goodbye to old friends. All my love & good wishes to you all. Please keep up the continuing adventures of Kona!! Much love

[@marcellomendhesdnadoscaipira]

Chorei junto com você , meu amigo! 🇧🇷❤️🇺🇲🤠👍🏻🌹

[@JoseEscobar-du7yb]

Beautifull Job God bless you

[@thebomb2230]

AHHHHH!!!!! I WANT TO SEE IT IN HAWAII!!!!!!!

[@lsilva8431]

Mitch, during all the videos I saw you and Lori nurturing the rebirth of Kona. It was a wonderful journey (didn't end yet) watching all the effort to make it happen and to look really nice. I want to congratulate you and Lori to the attention to details from the very beginning to say good-bye to Kona at the shipyard. Soon you will be home and enjoy the drive...with Kona.

[@jamescolonel2048]

you need some shims on that starter.

[@jamescolonel2048]

we, I am hppy to be with you Mitch !

[@stevejacobsen1872]

Job well done

[@richardgrech4111]

Hey, it's been two months, are you going to finish this series?? When is episode 82??

[@vwcoco]

Wow looking stunning . No doubt it will get home fine. You done a great job and getting where it’s at . Both of you 👍

[@Jason-xb3jh]

Have a safe trip, you two! 🤙🌺✨

[@jeremyweir6914]

Next time use an old break pad to push back the pistons. That way you are using even pressure.

[@kpdvw]

Next time you tighten the Alternator Belt Pulley do it while it is rotaing so that the belt will center itself and NOT be bound up off center....!

[@fredclarijs7370]

expert?lol

[@fredclarijs7370]

you have 2 split the poelie

[@rangercwgbear6352]

So happy for the both of you and Kona

[@mrdave22]

best video yet imho

[@krzysztofstalica7389]

Krzysztof stalica tak 😊 3:38

[@robyk65]

So... apparently in USA anyone can build his own vehicle and drive it without any plate on it and official technical inspection, in case of an accident what's going on then? Insurance companies are accepting such kind of irresponsible behaviour? Unbelievable...

[@DemopVWgarage]

What the hell are you talking about? The bus has been restored and is registered in Hawaii. Before rego you can drive them on a temporary permit to ready for registration. 🤦‍♂️

[@billbrox8666]

@@DemopVWgarage Yeah, I am originally from Norway and over in Europe it is a lot more strict, can't do this' can't do that. Plates must be on, or hide the motor vehicle. Not like here, I even drove myself in my own car to the DMV to take the driving test for the drivers license. Would have had my head cut off if it was in Norway.

[@cfionthefly]

First!

[@regislepers6413]

félicitations a toi pour tout les travaux de restorations amitiés a vous deux et bonne route et profite en bien un fidéle de vos vidéos de France

[@PAINFOOL13]

Be safe n Happy 🎉😊

[@ronsherrard7940]

Aloha Bradda.

[@outdooraf]

Lori looks so darn cute in Kona

[@ericlunn5323]

What a journey!!

[@andresouza7671]

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