VW Bus Restoration - Episode 51 | MicBergsma

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About MicBergsma:
Aloha! My channel is a fun 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 51 | MicBergsma
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[@jamessweet7127]

I need work on my 1955 vw

[@donaldharris1763]

Ready for number 52 any time now.

[@Bertdevries4865]

@@donaldharris1763 so am I😄

[@carlosfelix3640]

​@@jamessweet7127 😂

[@patrickkeefe7270]

Claudio is the Greatest Of All Time! What an artist!

[@peter-fuppe-fuchs]

Yeah, he's craftsmanship is absolutely top notch!

[@alanpaulick7815]

Claudio has put a lot of hard work into your bus. Thanks for a great video.

[@billbottsurfing]

I love the detail everyone is putting in to each thing they're doing. Nice job.

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Good morning from sunny Southern California, Mike, Lori, & Lady Kona❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍!! Hope you’re all doing okay. Mike, Lori, & Company, you all love Kona so much because it shows by getting Her the parts She needs to return back to life, & that you guys care for Her too! To all us out here, you guys are heroes. Can’t wait for the unveiling

[@watersmart1]

I miss my 1960 bus. Beautiful restoration thus far, definitely it’s going to be a show winner every where you go. 👍❤️🇨🇦

[@paul4124]

Have to say (even though everyone else has) Claudio’s work ethic and attention to detail is second to none. The man is a genius.

[@williamwoolcock]

This has got to be the longest VW restoration in history.

[@robertducie7242]

We only now gettin aug21 vids. I got feeling it was finished long ago. Just dragging the vids to make content last

[@victor58010]

Yup! Was thinking the exact same thing ,and wondering if anyone else was of the same mind! I think Obama was President when he started this.

[@Prestone44]

The more I admire this restoration, the more I am convinced that this Bus should NEVER be put on the road. Imagine what happens if, launched at 40 mph, it hits a mosquito? What a waste, these hundreds of hours of work for nothing? The place of this Bus is in a bubble of nitrogen, mounted on wedges, and sheltered from light...

[@Ogsonofgroo]

I clicked on this just for a quick peek, ended up watching the whole thing, feel like I've attended a master class for body work. Awesome VW!

[@marwelles]

Claudio artigiano dalle mani d'oro, un vero mago della carrozzeria all'italiana

[@aledafhra]

The biggest dream of those who like and have an old vehicle is to do a beautiful restoration and leave it new the same way it left the factory. Congratulations on the commitment and beautiful work of saving this phoenix from the gray

[@danielhelbig1116]

Vw bus/bug, truly the era we need to bring back. Such beautiful and detailed cars

[@jamesorendorff2731]

So much attention to every little detail!! When Kona is all done ...this bus will be worth a ton of $$$ And then some ... I miss living in my beloved islands 👍

[@Pete_R63]

Nothing like '50 Shades of Silver'! You know those 'exploded' drawings of things? I bet this entire vehicle has been, at one point, completely apart. I just can't imagine the absolute intimate knowledge you have of all the workings of Kona.

[@PJGGolfer]

Another great and enjoyable episode. Claudio is the man. Body work is a lot of work and he makes it look easy. Things are coming along so nicely. Cheers!

[@moss8448]

she is going to be a beaut when all is said and done...

[@Lakisleon]

Claudio deserves his own KZbin channel.

[@bryancooper2699]

I was surprised episode 51 came out so fast. I really enjoyed it. Kona is really taking shape. Now let’s bring on 52

[@faisalmahmuod8737]

Claudio he is very good man and amazing job. 👍👍👍

[@davidlarson9013]

All of you inspire many of us to do excellent work, whatever we do. If I am ever fortunate to have a ‘67 23-window VW to restore, I know exactly who I want for the job… Lori. LOL! Really, though, the people at Skinner’s.

[@steveturner3864]

I used to be a car hauler and delivered some split window buses to a guy in Huntington Beach. He has a lot of em. Then one Fourth of July I watched the parade on tv from there and saw his buses in the parade. It was quite entertaining

[@Comeriokid]

Tell Claudio he needs his own bodywork channel. It’s coming out beautifully my friend 😍😍

[@bobbythebob3074]

Claudio is the god of bodywork

[@brianscott9861]

It's awesome to see people taking pride in their work. Doing things the right way 👍👍👍

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi, Lori & Mic In this episode again a lot of progress on Kon the Bus, you put bold a lot of hard work into the VW, Metalwork and thanks to Claudio who is a great metal artist he does an amazing job there, well soon you guys will drive this Great VW Bus. see you in the next video, 🇺🇸👍🏻🙏🏻☮🇳🇴🇳🇱greetings.Hubertus

[@glynharper1066]

Good to see another episode hit the screen, one day we might upload some of ours.

[@papoun94]

I am happy to see your work progressing.. I have also done this for a large part of my professional life.. I very much miss my vw samba 67 de luxe all original.. it is with him that I have understood that the world was in color.. your sponsor PPG has a very good epoxy primer D8595 for the parts exposed to the seaside it is a good protection of the metal.. but hard to sand.. big thank you for sharing it is another small piece of life in color enjoy

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

So beautiful indeed Thank you 🙏🏼 all.

[@danielhelbig1116]

Why does it say august 13 2021 in the bottom corner? Are these videos really 2 years old but you’re releasing them now???

[@peter-fuppe-fuchs]

Long live the bondo, hail to the bondo..... Without bondo..... No Kona

[@danielhelbig1116]

There’s enough bondo on the body to build a small shed

[@snowdogs59]

That transaxle looks immaculate!

[@StevenKingMarch051961]

An other great video thanks again can't wait to see Kona all done hope to see you both one day at a V.W. Show thanks be safe.

[@LermitFernandez]

He seguido hasta ahora todo el proceso y trabajo en esa furgoneta, y esto ya no es una restauración: estan haciendo un coche nuevo. Mucho trabajo que claro, cuando acaben, será un vehículo de exposición. Felicitaciones al equipo y con ganas de verlo terminado. Saludos desde España.

[@jimmyeatshoe]

11:29 It’s so satisfying watching Claudio spreading Bondo! Thanks Mic & Lori for your hard work on Kona (and the hours and hours of quality filming and editing you do!!) Big love from the UK 🇬🇧 🤙

[@mattgreven7615]

blows my mind how much better this bus will be than when it was new. I'm pretty sure the factory didn't put a fraction of the time into fit/finish. These videos are addicting. I can't fathom how many hours ($$$) have gone into this build.

[@andyjrichie6709]

So sorry to hear about claudio car, hope he will get it sorted soon, Kona looking great Mitch /Lori. Very much enjoying your hard work

[@ifoodbezerrq]

I am from brazil, i loved you worked

[@dannyfoust3123]

Great video, and yes, the quality of Claudio's work is over the top! I'm looking very much forward to paint. You guys nail it!

[@mauriziovigoni1051]

Faccio i mie complimenti questo signore e molto bravo nel fare il suo mestiere

[@Marcmpw]

a volkswagen commercial vehicle employee sends greetings from hannover / germany where the bulli was manufactured a long time ago 🙂🤙🏻

[@macoyaquino9101]

Wathcing from the Philippines🇵🇭 Your Kona Bus is Pricesless full of hardwork💯

[@velmathemini]

Claudio is doing an excellent job on the bodywork 👏 . Keep up the good work 👍. Can't wait to see the finished bus 😀 🙌.

[@alexeynixon9400]

Fine! it’s very close for painting! Congratulations

[@bguerreiros]

Show de bola, já tive um Fusca aqui no Brasil, e fiz a reforma completa dele, hoje tenho uma Mazda que estou consertando, parabens.

[@randyisham7873]

It’s amazing how much work and skill goes in to these buses. 👍🏻

[@deanostevenson9238]

Can’t wait to see this painted, it’s going to be a work off art , beautiful job

[@mciamx3]

These videos were all filmed in 2021 according to the date stamp, why are they only uploaded now? 🤷‍♂

[@YippeeSkippie426]

I've wondered the same thing. Kona has probably been back on the road for almost two years now. I suppose they can't release any of the videos of it being done because then we wouldn't watch these.

[@IleniaCore]

I think they were very busy with the video editing and with other projects, so video about Kona are getting up now… I am a little curious to know if Kona it’s already on the road or what…

[@fireboyny1037]

Yes i spoke him about that while back. He said lot work edit video and his wife doing audio while she in Hawaii and both busy through other stuff too either Covid came in way. Also He have other stuff to do too. Kona not on road yet im sure.

[@krekautofunilaria8730]

Top logo logo estará com pintura novinha

[@rayboucher479]

Better than the factory boots they are removable !

[@dadz0313]

miss this!!!!

[@rangercwgbear6352]

You two are getting closer to the paint day can’t wait to Kona in Paint and being able to push around on its wheels

[@johnwildwest1]

Claudio is a total beast, head down and keeps on trucking get that man a raise 😉

[@jonasmichaelmoir9378]

Claudio used to be a car or a bus in his past life😂❤

[@donaldshields2483]

Very good work never seen anybody cry so particular very interesting to watch keep up the good work God bless

[@davidhomen4528]

That pigeon might have been frightened by a hawk that was close by.

[@Bertdevries4865]

Claudio, Am I wrong or must they be installed other way around? Because of the mouning points of the axels. I love all the hard work you put in this bus for them. All the time you spent together, I think it almost most feel like a second family. I watch your show every day, Missed a couple of shows but here I am at nr 51. I can Imagin how much you want KONA to be painted. But your waitning will be rewarded😁. You are the two most wonderfull people I have seen on the internet for a long time. No NOT because your hearing problem but just because of your warm heart. And your beautifull lady is the sunshine in your house. I know sometimes it must be hear to spent 24 hours a day together, with mabey some differences, But you manage to bring the best of you to the surves. Sorry, some words are not correct speled, I know, but I am Dutch and I still yry and learn. You know that Bergsma is a DUTCH name from the NETHERlANDS? Well...I wish you and Lory a wonderfull and productive day. My name is Bert from Hillegom. the Netherlands. Sincerely......until next time. My word for theday is: "If you want to be loved, Love and be loveable"

[@PortalFPV]

Watching how hard Claudio is working to get a perfectly smooth finish....I am so fearful for the day of your first door ding 😫

[@RestorationAustralia]

Getting there.👍

[@athwalvideos2420]

Nice sharing

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@landonmarx4753]

August 2021...time travel!! Love the project. Can't wait to see it done.

[@jimihendrix1575]

I hope l live long enough to see this bus finished and driving, but l'm already in my 30's, so l doubt l'll make it.

[@lycian123]

Claudio does all this work but you get the fans. How about a Claudio day?

[@mario17992]

Like from Brazi !! 👍👍👍

[@ricardolopezgutierrez1989]

Saludos de Mexico Mic

[@davidcoombe1811]

great episode

[@locosporlosvolkys7640]

Cada vez se acerca más lel momento de pintar a kona. Ya no puedo esperar más.

[@johnveerkamp1501]

BETTER THEN NEW !!!!

[@MicBergsma]

😄🤙🏼 thanks!

[@kreherdenny7199]

greatings from Germany „Stuttgart“ we see all your episodes. keep it up 👍👍👍

[@KA4UPW]

Modify the back rail of yhe front roof rack, and the front rail of the back roof rack so a surfboard can lay flat between them!

[@woodydowler1594]

Anticipation of being paint 🎨 awesome work on everybody's part !

[@kafa_u_kombiju]

This is art.

[@dgadver]

Everything is coming out perfect!!!!!

[@briandrum1]

Man. It's too bad you weren't able to do more of the work yourself. I get that you want it done "right", but the pace that it was getting done at must have been *painful* for you guys!

[@marcoantoniodelafuente8354]

Impresionante trabajo,al lta calidad de detalle felicidades

[@rajiv4972]

Awesome….was eagerly waiting for the next episode. Many thanks.

[@rayboucher479]

His is Mercedes type workmanship !

[@LaszloBagi]

Amazing work!

[@Lolek-iw8mw]

Man I love your films of restoring Kona Peace & Love from POLAND 🤙

[@happysunshine1988]

It's nice, that you are enjoying the restorations. But please think about YOUR HEALTH 🙏🙏🙏 No any money in the world with clean your liver from all the toxins of chemical spray paints . You are risking your health hugely 😿 Life/health are priceless! 🌿🌏🌸

[@alvaroalfaro8979]

So close to the end, I love this build, I will love to see it being swap to EV.

[@johngrant1337]

good video, wow a lot of bondo

[@siddembowski2844]

Gettin close

[@charlyreyesolivares197]

HOLA YA MERITO YA MERITO ANIMOOOOOOOO SALUDOS A TODOSSS

[@rainerwaansinn]

Wonderful to watch you at work. So much love for every detail! When the 'guys' built the original of this car back then at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, they took - I guess - a tenth of the time as you now for this restoration. Keep it up!!! And greetings from Germany, I am older than the car 🙂

[@lucasRem-ku6eb]

Original T1 is from Pon, The Netherlands. This is build in Mexico.

[@nino2461]

😀magnifico come sempre, i tuoi video sono fantastici.

[@luciatomasodivito4138]

Wow super 👍🏽

[@austinl4635]

Coming along great Mitch! 🤙

[@carlosnapoletanoneto7688]

Hi Mic !! Congratulations to you all Guys from Brasil !!! Nice Job

[@user-re5mj9ww9o]

Наконец то дождались😊

[@PavelNSK]

Санта барбара же!☺️

[@user-re5mj9ww9o]

@@PavelNSK ну так, все же интересно как он ее доведёт до ума и какой она будет

[@jmt7720]

Excelente trabajo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@joelpinguim7660]

👍 2,5 mil 👏

[@joseeduardo9264]

show! Say a Hello from Brazil

[@manoelmessias9516]

Pense numa Kombi enrolada para finalizar. Estou quase desistindo dos futuros vídeos....

[@hugo73gathier21]

WoW !👏🏻❤️

[@67VWForever]

Smart idea with rack MicBergsma

[@chot_chot]

Claudio is sophist

[@sarayutsuklerdwatthana3281]

รุ่นนี้เคยใช้เมื่อ45ปีก่อนมันก็แค่รถเก่า แค่คนรุ่นใหมไม่เคยใช้แต่อยากขับ เพาะมันเหลือน้อยแลัว ผมจําการขับขี่ใด้มันนึ่มดีเสียงไม่เหมื่อนใครแบดหนักเพาะไม่มีหม้อลมครัมสี่ลัอ ขับจี่ท้ายใครไม่ใด้ไปเรี่ยนๆตามประสารถเก่าเท่านั้นแต่คนไม่เคยใช้อยากจะอยากขับผมเบื่อแลัว

[@fredypineda3649]

Ánimo viejo querido..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼