VW Bus Restoration - Episode 80 - FIRST DRIVE! | MicBergsma

[@MicBergsma]

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[@High12083]

Congratulations, you made it.

[@fernandolrocha]

I always like your videos and Instagram posts. Not out of obligation, but just because I really like it.

[@MicBergsma]

Aw, thanks man! appreciate it!

[@MicBergsma]

Mahalo!

[@fernandolrocha]

@@MicBergsma I learned one more. Mahalo. In my language it is Obrigado.

[@takmiller6893]

I was impressed. I've never commented, but I've actually been watching your video for 8 years. I'm watching from Japan. Since I was in elementary school 8 years ago, I wanted a bus and started watching your video. After that, I think this bus was completed after a lot of hard work. It's a wonderful car full of that commitment. Actually, I'm 19 years old, but a few days ago I bought a bus with 13 windows that is almost the same color. I want to enjoy bus life from now on. I'm happy to make my dream come true with you. Please continue to enjoy it in the future. Thank you.

[@clasicradiolover]

Please. Make sure you have new fuel lines and wiring harness. I had a VW Bug catch fire with my ex-wife and my twin daughters and my son in the car. I got them out(They are still fine some 30 odd years later)and pushed the car away from the FUEL PUMP. I could have saved the car, too, but I was so upset I gave it away.

[@takmiller6893]

@@clasicradiolover Thank you for your advice. What happened to you was a great disaster, but I'm glad you didn't have anything for your family. Of course, all consumables such as fuel lines and harnesses will be replaced. Fortunately, there is an air-cooled vw specialty store nearby, so I leave all the work related to safety there. I'm also planning to install an automatic fire extinguishing system in case of a fire. Thank you.

[@clasicradiolover]

@takmiller6893 Yeah, I don't think the automatic fire extinguisher was a thing back then. And my twins have families or their own now. You have fun with your VW.

[@dgadver]

I cried too! Such an amazing journey with two very amazing people. And your family is amazing too!!!! Enjoy!!!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much man! 😊❤️

[@GAZOD]

That smile on your first drive says it all. well done.

[@chrisfrench8323]

Kona is a work of art. Better than new.

[@MicBergsma]

Aw thank you Chris!

[@weschilton]

The bus is GORGEOUS! But most importantly you both look SO HAPPY! Almost there! Congratulations!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much!

[@topherken]

I didn't realize I would be crying along with you! Congrats! Thanks for allowing us to follow you on this journey!

[@MicBergsma]

🥹😊❤️🙌🏼

[@jackmehoff2961]

It`s been a Long road, Great to see Kona running !

[@MicBergsma]

Oh yeah whew, thank you!

[@T0LL1S]

A dream came true. And we dream with you. Have a good trip

[@MicBergsma]

😊🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️

[@chazmo1968]

The moment that Lori hugged and you kissed was the best part! So emotionally invested and so Happy!!

[@MicBergsma]

Aww yes! She's great lady 😊

[@richardhughes9074]

Congratulations absolutely amazing to see you driving her ! Don’t you worry about crying most of us watching would have reacted the same way !!

[@balee83]

A belsőkamerás felvételek a legjobbak!😊

[@mickeyloveminnie1729]

I am emotional to cry and want to congratulate you both, who are so happy now!

[@MEMPHIS969]

I'm from Brazil and I've been following this restoration since the beginning. But today I cried with you with so much emotion. Congratulations, you deserve all this joy.

[@multirotormanish7220]

Congratulations Lori and Mic! I wish you both many happy miles in the bus!!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much!

[@jorgereyes4988]

So Happy for you. Such a long journey for you Lori and Kona. I cried with joy with you all. Congrats to you. Happy Driving.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much Jorge! 😊🙏🏼

[@sassylovesdylan]

What a Chapter 1❤ Looking forward to the next chapter🙂👍🏻

[@MicBergsma]

us too!

[@psubushko]

I’ve been watching since the first episode and feel so happy for you to have completed the project. I am sure the sense of accomplishment and relief is more overwhelming than you showed in the episode…CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much!

[@stevebishop1161]

Hopefully we will see you driving her in Hawaii now ❤

[@MicBergsma]

We can't wait!!

[@derekwalters6132]

Congratulations Mic this was the video I’ve been waiting for, Kona back on the road eating up miles. She did extremely well and who knew that the shifter was the issue all along. Well glad you got that fixed and the upgrade looks nice. And got to say if that was Lori’s first time driving a stick she’s a natural either that or dad’s one helluva teacher LOL. Well enjoy her for many years she’s looking beautiful and those hubcaps definitely the icing on the cake

[@frankmay447]

Congratulation to you both. So nice to See you so Happy. I watch every Episode. Can you believe that Kona ist ready😁 and everything ist working? Kona ist now better than IT was New😉 Enjoy every minute!!! In Germany WE Put an Christopher US in a car. Christopher is revered as the patron saint of travelers and motorists. Greetings from Good old Germany Frank May

[@jameslamb7300]

I remember when this VW was in your Dad's Garage and you were cutting out the floor... What a Long Journey. Well Done!

[@MicBergsma]

Yes! Wild journey! I really enjoy sharing all about it

[@AdventuresWithJanis]

Congratulations on that first drive! Welcome to the club, you guys! Now go and enjoy every minute of your journey! From our bus to yours, it's been a ride watching how far Kona you guys have come!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Janis! Looking forward to it! 😁❤️🙌🏼 We will check out your bus and channel!

[@ubertomariapelosi1169]

I' m very happy for you...i hope you have as much fun as i had with my 1956 samba ( before i had to sell it unfortunately)...😢 God bless you😊👋🇮🇹

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much, I will!! Aw no that's sad you sold it 😤 Hope you could get it back!

[@staywithmusic1000]

Best videos I’ve ever seen in my entire life!!! well done @MicBergsma bravo 👏👏👏

[@MicBergsma]

Aww 😊🥲❤️🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@indiansoul912]

This is it! Kona is driving. How emotional the experience was, to watch and feel. Just ❤ it. I can still remember how much you and Lori put efforts to make it real. Kudos to you and Lori. I can still feel the excitement to drive Kona. Have a long and safe journey to Hawaii🎉🎉.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!!

[@jorgennotes4794]

I live it and you ❤ 🙏 From Sweden 🇸🇪

[@MicBergsma]

😊🙌🏼❤️

[@Milledge.Austin]

YES!!! So excited for y'all, especially considering all the hoops, bumps, issues, problems and learning y'all had. So awesome to see that happiness on your faces!

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks so much!!

[@chinabangshaw]

프로젝트 완성 되어 축하합니다~ 멋지십니다~ 최고

[@ayatoyokojima848]

Congratulations! I'm so happy to see your smiling faces. Your smiles make me happy too!

[@MicBergsma]

😊🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@schrauberkopf]

great work 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@dronevideographyproduction]

So happy for you guys... Since I've been watching all the episodes of this incredible adventure and knowing all the struggles you went through, I admit that I felt all your emotions and had tears in my eyes when you started crying. 😭

[@KimHolmNielsen]

Dear driver.. - don't be fiddling with a camera, or a phone while driving.. drive the bus, while driving the bus. 😊 👍 💪 Very well done.. - so.. hit the road.

[@KH102695]

After the monumental effort you two and everyone else has put into Kona, it's so wonderful to see her finally drive under her own power. She really is a masterpiece, considering where you started. Following this since the beginning I got emotional watching you drive her for the first time.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much! 😄👍🏼🙏🏼 It's really wild journey and love to share with y'all!

[@frankholli3678]

Best 😀🤗🥰 from Germany ❤👍

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! 😃

[@nolinovio6748]

congrats on a major milestone. Now time to travel the country!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!! 😅🙌🏼

[@fernandolrocha]

It was worth the wait. The bus was wonderful. I just think I should have taken the cat for a walk too.

[@johnshields1776]

Man, bro u put tear in my eyes. U did it!!!! Im sooo happy for u and lori!!! Its funny when u took ur bus out to do first test drive, u had windshield opened and wind blowing in ur hair, i was in the school bus with window opened and wind blowing in, it made me feel like i was in the bus with u. Lol. Im proud of u and lori for all u have went thru! Again, u did it!!! Congrat on ur beautiful bus!!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much!! Haha that's awesome!! 😂😁🙌🏼

[@tamasvegh4242]

I’ve been watching all episodes the beginning for years MicBergsma.It’s a pleasure to see the results of your hard work. I wish you and Lori safe travels!😊 Tamas from EU.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much!

[@vialegno]

Congrats on your first drive with Kona 🥰

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!!😊

[@plastikblomsterskalikkevandes]

years of work... I can understand that it is emotional for you. Congratulations, Kona has turned out really nice.

[@MicBergsma]

Whew so wild! Thank you so much!

[@russpatch9718]

Your bus is epic !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks Russ!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much :)

[@DemopVWgarage]

Yewww guys well done, nothing like driving something you’re built 🥰 enjoy the bus in Hawaii 🤙🏽

[@MicBergsma]

For sure!! Built not bought! Thank you!

[@matthiasjahn6902]

Congrats!❤ its a beauti

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much!

[@thomasschleis2545]

Lori is just too darn cute! Happy for the two of you!

[@ZenWithKen]

Your smiles say it all. She's beautiful. Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey.

[@MicBergsma]

You are so welcome, can't wait to share more and stuff going on in Hawaii!

[@throttletwitch]

I'm so happy for you I want to hug you both! looks amazing!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!! You will hug us if come to Maui !

[@thomaslindh9971]

I'm so happy for you! 😃

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you man!

[@oneoceanbk]

Wow what a journey thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks for joining ! :)

[@TechTronic9000]

Awesome! This was such a trip! But you got there, congrats!

[@MicBergsma]

Yes! Thank you!

[@YourUncleJimJam]

Been watching you restore Kona since day one! I wanna cry with you dude! She's absolutely beautiful and you should 100% be proud of your work! May she be loved by you forever more!

[@JohnBayman-xu1jq]

How wonderful it is to see the two of you enjoying your project. John from South Africa.🎉🎉

[@Thirdwatch01965]

So pleased Kona is finally moving under her own steam. She looks fabulous. The colour is the best and she shines with all of her chrome. So pleased for both of you and lovely to see you smiling. Take care from Scotland. Martin.❤❤

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Martin!

[@giuseppemilazzo2649]

I am too happy for you both guys, I wish I was with you. So many months following your progress, so inspiring!!!! ❤❤

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you !! For sure!! maybe you will meet three of us in Hawaii!

[@billeley5153]

Well well well at last.❤😂

[@izaak.salomon5048]

Masz bardzo piękną żonę! Piękna z was para! 🙏

[@burkead]

I know this was two years ago, but I am so happy for you both. I can just imagine Kona driving around Hawaii for the past 2 years. Must be a blast.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Really... nothing happened yet, will show what is going on in future episode 😅

[@DJEricPR]

Way to go with your first drives! Kona is beautiful! Enjoy!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much Eric!

[@grantmitro8188]

Wow, lots of hard work and frustration has paid off! What a beautiful vehicle, congratulations!!

[@michelboll340]

You guys did it!! Congratulations to the both of you. “You did your bit and saved a split”. It’s now time to make new memories 💪

[@MicBergsma]

Haha Yes! Thank you!

[@davidvoller726]

Into the sunset! Thank you for sharing this leg of the journey!

[@LittleJimnyUK]

I love watching your restoration and the quality of the content you produce is better than tv. Keep up the great work guys

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you very much!

[@MoonRadio1]

I'm so proud of you man. You had a standard of perfection and you didn't compromise. I'd cry to😂

[@MicBergsma]

Never settle! :)

[@MoonRadio1]

@MicBergsma waiting around for some updates. Hehe.

[@romanstark-filmyifotografi9111]

BRAWO!!! Moje gratulacje z Polski. Nareszcie doczekałem się takiego radosnego finału. Obserwowałem cały ten proces od pierwszego odcinka. Teraz przeżywam waszą radość i cieszę się z Wami. Pozdrawiam. Roman 🤗👍👍

[@pavel2871]

congratulations

[@ПетърАтанасов-щ9х]

Gorgeous job Mic!!! Cona look so beautiful. Mast to finish.... We waiting.

[@brilog69]

I'm so happy for you guys!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!!

[@antoniorivera6187]

Congratulations guys you’re bus Kona looks amazing and beautiful happy to see you drive Kona again Injoy driving and hope to see you in some camping videos god bless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@zewise1]

Finally!! Congratulations!!

[@MicBergsma]

😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼thank you!

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks!

[@enriquegonzalez3717]

Finally 🙌🙌- been watching since day 1 - congrats

[@БорисБерезин-в8ь]

Поздравляю с первым выездом. Хорошая работа. Молодцы! Так держать. Спасибо за эмоции.

[@Madtech19]

It is great to see that you have family support. You are so rich! Way to go, Lori! On mastering a manual transmission!

[@ericpieczanowsky4552]

Félicitations à vous deux, superbe complicité, beaucoup d émotions les premiers tours de roues !!!! Vous êtes super avec un très beau travail ❤❤❤👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙🤙 Mon rêve 🥰🥰🥰

[@bunkerrocketworks3190]

I did not expect to cry with you well done you guys what a journey we’ve all been on with you ♥️ apart from the dumb episode where you pretended to break up but all is forgiven. Congratulations wishing you many many years of adventurous driving. 👏👏👏👏

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Same!! I’m crying too!! After all the hard work, stress, all the time, effort, & $$ put into Kona to get Her ready for Her debut…it’s all worth it!! Hello, dear Mike, Lori, &, especially, dearest Lady Kona!! You guys are my heroes!! Hello from Irvine. I’m so proud of you guys, & am so glad to see Kona on the road, happily speeding along in all Her majesty. This is so cool❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰👊👊

[@bryandunbar5871]

That’s awesome really happy for you both the bus is out of this world love it

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks man!!

[@руслангасымов-в2х]

Молодецы все)отличная работа 😊

[@valerapozhalov]

Ребята , вы большие молодцы . Спасибо за такой сериал . 😊😊👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@emichristi]

You guys did it, you can be very proud.😊

[@MicBergsma]

Yes!! 😊🙌🏼

[@darylredmond9312]

G’Day from Australia, so many things to say but first congratulations on not just bringing Kona back to life but making her better than she’s ever been in her life, in Australia we call VW’s “Dak Daks” after the distinctive sound of the air cooled engine. I’ve watched every episode & want to thank you all for an amazing journey & hope you keep up the videos because I also feel apart of her life. Thank you, thank you, thank you 👍❤️👍❤️🇦🇺

[@mathiaschapignac9984]

Very good job 👍

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Faris14]

I cried like a baby happy for you wish all the best for you and Lori

[@MicBergsma]

😊❤️🙏🏼

[@Jean-FrancoisB]

Fantastique, vous êtes un grand monsieur , vous avez réalisez une oeuvre d'art avec passion, bravo à vous

[@fv7765]

Pity it looks like the end of video, I can't believe watched this for 4 years! Well done both of you!!!

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

I hope it’s not the end…

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks so much!! Don't worry.. not the end of the videos! More to come!

[@MicBergsma]

nope, not at all! :)

[@RaymondMaher-x5w]

This is beautiful vw bus little finish soon over with its noon. I understand how you feel cry drive out the garage and ride on road I like said big well done 👏🏻 ❤. Now you can drive go to travel for anywhere the show for people will like see you there vw bus show. I love watch both on KZbin l like ❤️ ❤️❤️👍🏻🍾🎉from Britain 🇬🇧 man 🍻

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏼❤️

[@Lakisleon]

Finally, a dream come true.

[@jancheng159]

Wow good job congratulations finally 🎉🎉🎉

[@MicBergsma]

😊🙏🏼 thank you!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Whoo!

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

Congrats dude, well done!

[@quentinmoss3491]

Wow, what a journey the 2 of you have had, to see the pure overwhelming emotion of the first drive was breathtaking. Congratulations on a spectacular build

[@alpen4921]

Omg, so happy for you guys

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks!!

[@LivinLucky65]

😁Mitch, Ive been following you since I was living in Point Venture (2010). This has to be one of my favorite videos of yours. Im super happy for you and Lori. Excellent work. Your pride of accomplishment really shows. Congratulations!!

[@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt]

Soooo happy 😁 for you both🎉so much work, unbelievable job,God blessnnn you 🙏♥️♥️

[@stevenausten-davies141]

Perfection, Well done guys!

[@MicBergsma]

Mahalo!

[@jamzomo]

Great Job guys.

[@MicBergsma]

Mahalo!

[@robertlee6529]

Happy tears! Congrats!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much 😀

[@blakek.7201]

Congratulations mitch n lori can’t wait for it be back in Hawaii

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you man!

[@brendacreasy7726]

Been through the whole video series with you, enjoyed every minute. God bless and keep you through your next journey in life.

[@barryreade5027]

Mitch. What a fantastic finish. You both did it I'm sa happy for youall . Give us much more. Thanks

[@Rick.Colorado]

Finally! It's nice to see Kona out on the open road! It's been almost 2 years since your first drive, you need to summarize how it has been in the last two years! Oh and yeah, and how you got it shipped to Hawaii!

[@edgarcastrillo7554]

Wowww!!! congratulation!!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tatomalano]

Me emocione! Saludos desde Cordoba, Argentina! Tanto esperar y ya estamos disfrutando! Vamoooooooossss

[@MicBergsma]

lets gooo! :)