Rear Window Rust Repair! | VW Bus Restoration Episode 44

[@callanderbarbers]

fantastic job, love n peace from Scotland

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks! Nice to see you around 😊

[@atomicmellon1712]

That's one of those long welds that feels never ending when your welding and grinding! I did this repair on the passenger side of my 76 recently. I wasn't aware there was a replacement panel available. I'll admit I didn't search too hard because I had a decent donor but it's good to know for future repairs. Also, I saw someone else mention it and I will second their theory that the reinforced section with the threaded port is a seatbelt mount.

[@Vangabonders]

If I could replace metal on my bus with a donor I would, but this replacement panel was very close to spec! I figured it was a seatbelt mount but I will have a cabinet there so it won't be a problem that its gone

[@eansherman3135]

Body work is always the most time consuming. It’s a fine art and I’ll be darned if you aren’t a fine artist 👨‍🎨

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you so much 🥹 it’s taken me a long time to get here and I can’t wait to improve more

[@flcollins]

Looking good.

[@brettdorow3796]

👍 look forward to these weekly!

[@Vangabonders]

Appreciate that!

[@rafaelmachado3682]

Great job with the welding!

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks! It is starting to feel more natural for me

[@ВикторСтрочук]

Nice work. Hello to you from Belarus 🇧🇾

[@griffergerbille5858]

Im glad that you actually did this repair as I've heard of people skipping over it and just putting a new seal on it and saying "it'll be fine". But you did a very good job on this one!

[@Vangabonders]

I'm going as deep as possible with the rust removal :D

[@ericbegay9670]

your kickin ass great work!

[@greggaspo413]

Your bus has all the same rust repairs that I need to make on my 74 transporter. Thanks for the videos!

[@Vangabonders]

Let me know if there is any rust repair you'd like to see in greater detail!

[@mikesveedubobsession8286]

Excellent

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you! I was quite pleased with how the repair panel fit 😃

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great repair, that finger sander seems very handy

[@Vangabonders]

Honestly I couldn’t live without it

[@levainqueur9095]

Solid work! This comment has altered the algorithm; such joy. L8R SK8R!

[@Vangabonders]

❤️❤️❤️

[@KrisCrawford]

I swear, you go at this like a pro with no holding back. I put one cut in my 79 and I’ve procrastinated for 2 days over it.

[@Vangabonders]

Get out there and get to work!

[@KrisCrawford]

@@Vangabonders I’m making sure it’s right!

[@supremebeing7834]

Comment for the algorithm!

[@driveheritage]

Nice work, a really decent repair! Keep it up!

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you! Looking forward to doing work together in the future

[@sebastiancortez7735]

AWSOME! Keep it up!

[@Vangabonders]

I can’t stop won’t stop!

[@dieterbohlen8316]

Beautiful job … You are making good progress.

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks! I am working at it every day 😅

[@steveduffy3626]

Great work man.

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you!

[@rayj9046]

Not 100% sure - but I believe that bolt hole is for a shoulder strap on the seat belt. I believe you should have one on the pillars behind the front seats too. But please correct me if I am wrong. Great video again.

[@Vangabonders]

I figured that it was something related to the transporter version of the bus but I myself am not sure either lol

[@Bach12]

I think Ray is right, it was for seat belt for the most rear bench seat.

[@darylpeekay]

Awesome work. Can’t wait for the next video

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

You do good work

[@Vangabonders]

thank you sir!

[@raysher265]

Nice work and it is a seat belt anchor

[@Vangabonders]

That’s what I figured. No seat going there so I just saved myself a few grams of extra weight haha

[@ydswd2003]

nice work! thanks for sharing!

[@Vangabonders]

No problem! Plenty more content to come

[@jackyjackridz]

Looks good!

[@Vangabonders]

🥹

[@hazelhurstjunction8172]

Love the laid back, but high-standard approach you're talking to this resto, and the humour too! I'm part-way through my own bus project, which needs the same amount of work as yours, so am learning from your vids and envious of the progress you're making! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you are enjoying the series. Hopefully they can help motivate you to get back to work on your bus!

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 🍻

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@FeveredMind]

Cut and butt is such an awesome trick. Fantastic work on this repair. I am once again envious of your time available to keep this project moving.

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you for showing me that trick!!

[@acbrosnan1]

That was the rear seatbelt anchor that you ask for comments.

[@Vangabonders]

@@acbrosnan1 that's what I figured, thanks for the reply

[@FeveredMind]

@@Vangabonders Not a problem at all. It works even better if you can find a cutting device with a thinner blade. Loving the content. Keep it coming!

[@ezthefoodieandtravel1534]

Algorithms ⭐️

[@davejohnson3376]

I think thats for a seatbelt. Keep up the good work.

[@Vangabonders]

That's what I'm thinking too

[@josesantos8531]

Very good, hug, Portugal

[@glen4130]

Great work.

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks!

[@acklebass]

Thanks for sharing your experience with your bus. I’m currently restoring my ‘79 bus and it’s great watching you do it first and following along! Keep the videos coming!

[@Vangabonders]

More videos on the way!

[@Odins-Dad]

Nice! So impresssed with your work lol! I actually spent the last 7 hours driving my bus for the first time in over a year! Your videos have been an inspiration for me to keep going on mine! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@Vangabonders]

Glad these videos can help! Seeing you in the comments always motivates me

[@aircooledhouse]

Great work, the part you left out was the rear seatbelt mount. Any non-panel bus has them. Totally usable with a rock n roll bed too…

[@Vangabonders]

I am going to have cabinetry on that side, similar to the vanagon westfalia interior!

[@aircooledhouse]

@@Vangabonders nice. Really nice job - I think I need to use my power file more, your metalwork is invisible now!

[@daveglick5152]

excellent. cheers

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks! 🙏

[@jasonrecker_art]

Love watching you figure all this out. Braver than I am. Respect!

[@salland12]

This video popped up in my feed. As a autobody guy myself i have to say u did a really nice job here. This type of a repair takes allot of patience u definitely have a excellent skill set and knowledge i'am very impressed. And also great job on the video!

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you so much for that. Means a lot coming from an autobody guy. I still have a lot to learn

[@kaimaruta1428]

100% for the seat belt! Put it back in!

[@Vangabonders]

There will be a cabinet on that side, I’m doing a late bay style westfalia interior

[@kaimaruta1428]

@@Vangabonders can’t wait to see it!

[@alanparker1598]

The bracket you removed is for the seat belt shoulder harness attachment point. There another one in the other side.

[@Vangabonders]

The one on the other side was missing due to this being an early Westy there was a cabinet there. I will now be putting a cabinet on the other side

[@alansturgill4861]

Cut and butt is great always cut on the flat if you can. I need to get a sticker

[@Vangabonders]

Send us an email for the sticker!

[@anapaint6766]

Rockrock💪💪💪💪

[@TheDaf95xf]

Nice repair and hopefully it’ll stop the water ingress 😊 No Mallory 🙁😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@carstenfunk6075]

the famous 'cut and butt" technique

[@dannyallison1467]

Hope that helps for now!

[@MrAddks]

Looking a doing a welding course, I blame you 😂

[@dannyallison1467]

My man! I've been burning through you vids for 2 weeks. You got good! Love your video and thank you. Fixing up my own 73 westy and she has every problem you're facing. Thanks again. Ps....how did you get alan schoefield to deliver to you?

[@Vangabonders]

Whenever I order from Alan Schofield we go back and forth through email to negotiate on a shipping price. They are always reasonable. Glad you enjoy the series, if there is any part of the repair process you'd like to see in greater detail let me know :)

[@billybowbob2071]

Comment 100 baby! 😎

[@Doubleodude]

What’s your welder set on? Your welds looks good.

[@Vangabonders]

It’s a Lincoln Mig140 and I’ve got it on the B setting for heat which is the halfway point and at about a 4-5 wire speed

[@Doubleodude]

@@Vangabonders that’s the same as what I’m using. You welds look a lot more consistent than mine. What pressure is your gas at when you pull the trigger?

[@tzvetlinvelev224]

lets goo

[@Vangabonders]

That’s what I’m saying 💪

[@philcappellini2820]

So far you seem to have used about 3 different panel suppliers. Are you finding significant difference between them in terms of fitment and quality? Are there significant price differences? Thanks for the video.

[@steelyerface21]

does heritage parts have a domestic USA warehouse they ship from, it seems like they have a "USA " version of their site but idk if that just makes the prices chance but i thought i heard some stuff they ship from usa already and not the UK ?

[@Vangabonders]

I will find out and let you know!

[@peterschoenmakers5613]

Great job we AR New the hobby we drive a vanagon year 87 1.7 diesel vriendelijke groeten uit Nederland

[@Vangabonders]

Those are awesome vans! Cheers

[@dekenshonestattempt968]

I’m not sure but that piece looks like reinforcement. Probably for dimensional accuracy. Your content is so consumable. I always get a dopamine kick when I see your shit. Love the before and after intro clips. It would be cool if you slowed those clips down and did an overlay/color/transition to amplify the tension between them. ❤ the consistent uploads. I’ve fallen off. 😢 trying to get motivated to post some more.

[@Vangabonders]

I need you to come help me edit 😅😉 Understandable to need a break when you’ve just had a little one!

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

🤗👍👌👏

[@gadid9114]

I wonder how much did you payed inteal today for all the parts that you buy?

[@Vangabonders]

I'll make a spreadsheet towards the end and share it with you all

[@terryharris2092]

its seat belt anchorage,;;

[@Vangabonders]

👍

[@SkaterStimm]

You lost a seat belt bracket.

[@Vangabonders]

Don't need that one on that side

[@zeez4178]

Noticed spray painting isnt your strong point

[@dannyallison1467]

Cant really donate or purchase merchandise right now (you know where my money is going), but I'm just going to keep commenting like a weirdo.

[@Vangabonders]

It does help! It keeps me motivated and I appreciate every comment

[@ItsJustMe-e7h]

You could weld a bit neater. Don't take me seriously. I'm only nit-picking for your algorithm.