Rusty Cargo Floor Complete Replacement! | VW Bus Restoration Episode 60

[@KrisCrawford]

Sundays are always better with a new Vangabonders vid 🤘🏻

[@Vangabonders]

You're the best!

[@jackyjackridz]

Those guys are funny.

[@ncdave4]

So glad you got some real use out of the hole punch.. mentioned in two vids? Woah.. now I'm completely famous. ;)

[@supremebeing7834]

New video! Scoooore

[@Son_of_a_Biss]

Looks fantastic! Prep work makes it all work!

[@Vangabonders]

Your bud is next up!

[@henrikbergman4055]

Comment for the algorithm. Thanks for another great videos. I've spent today removing bondo so I can work on removing the bondo filled dents.

[@Vangabonders]

I'm so glad to be done with removing bondo, its never fun. Good luck on your project!

[@henrikbergman4055]

Thanks. Finished the rotisserie a while back btw. Got a bit carried away, painted it blue and bought plastic plugs for the ends.

[@Vangabonders]

Would love to see some pics of it! @@henrikbergman4055

[@henrikbergman4055]

@@Vangabonders Sure. How do I send? Email?

[@russwiththebus]

I am floored you have made this much progress

[@Vangabonders]

You’ve had to wait 60 episodes for this moment 😂

[@callanderbarbers]

GREAT JOB KRIS, LOVE N PEACE FROM SCOTLAND DUDES

[@e30_318is_project]

Great project, following from the netherlands! Learning much of your project that i can use on my e30 project!

[@Vangabonders]

Glad the videos help. Love those E30s

[@jeffreypichardo9302]

What a beauteee! Keep it up mate!

[@Vangabonders]

When are you showing up for a special episode?

[@jamesgodfrey8678]

Keep the content flowing. I am enjoying your work and the documentation of that work!

[@Vangabonders]

More to come!

[@jaredmorton8997]

I've been watching for a long time. I've learned the Mallerie is incredible beautiful and she's hilarious. I've also learned that I wished I looked like you in a tank top.... and my last learning!!! You have become a bus restorer not a dude trying to figure shit out. Well done, proud of the beautiful bus people 😊

[@KWK43L71]

It is a high quality restore job video with much of your passion to restore 1973 VW bus as usual, each one of all of your videos has been put many works on it. Most of famous youtubers would divide into two or three videos instead. So you do not have to worry about your upload time for all of your videos. I enjoy all of your videos and watched them repeatedly. Please take your time to keep your good passion for restoring the VW bus of yours. Thank you for all your efforts for the videos.

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you so much Kwk! Hope to see you in the next livestream

[@stevefamfive]

Here’s one for the algorithm. Great, insightful, clear, concise, solid production. Thanks for your hard work. Enjoy your channel very much. You’re encouraging me to try replacing/repairing 1980 Toyota pickup bed. Encouraged…not quite convinced. Stay strong.

[@Vangabonders]

Maybe a few more episodes and you'll be convinced lol Thanks for the comment

[@bryancooper2699]

Keep up the great work. Thanks for all your how you did it. That’s a big plus and big help

[@brianforsyth5166]

Awesome work....so glad you are blazing a trail for my 73 rebuild!

[@thumpthumper9856]

Great vid dawg keep it up 👍🏽

[@Vangabonders]

You already know

[@rafaelmachado3682]

One of the best restoration efforts on KZbin!

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you think so!

[@patrickczeiszperger2334]

Looking great, you've inspired me to improve my welding on my 67 bug project!

[@Vangabonders]

Go for it!

[@rickfazzini22]

Very entertaining as usual, watching ya all reminds me of my buddy and I building our muscle cars back in highschool thanks for sharing the fun!

[@jamesconnors4297]

I don't think the word excellent covers just how great your work is. the results you are getting here should be a benchmark for others to follow....very well done

[@TateReggie]

Looks good, Brotha! I did this job on my '65 Bus, and getting ready to do it again on my '70 Bus. A lot of work, but well worth it when complete.

[@carla.7958]

I have just finished binge watching this series. Your work is impressive particularly given your relative inexperience. Getting to see the lovely Mallory is an added bonus.

[@paulgordon3531]

You guys are great. Kris absolutely epic work my friend and thanks for the shout out. Mallory superb outro not a bad london accent 😅😊

[@Vangabonders]

😂😂

[@Bach12]

The last part was just brilliant. Keep up the good vwork, it is coming out great💪

[@AMLagonda]

Im Floored at what a great job you have done :)

[@Vangabonders]

I see what you did there

[@ikaro1120]

The VW van is looking great!!

[@flatrat48]

panel bond is an underrated and under used product. folks would be amazed if they new how much of todays cars are put together with it!

[@StraightSixGarage]

Sunday evening has been saved, love watching the progress on this!

[@benshore7357]

Good times 🎉 I did some of those repairs on my van now a daily driver 🎉

[@Vangabonders]

I can’t wait to daily drive Tangy!

[@joshuaweber-e9r]

This gets me motivated to start the body work on my 77 bay window. 🤘🏽

[@dekenshonestattempt968]

Epic video, great intro and editing:) This bus is looking STOCK my guy! You videos are STOCK!

[@dgadver]

Looking great!!!! Can't wait to see it all in primer!!!

[@Vangabonders]

Hoping to get the floor primered this week!

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day well done your doing fine considering you have never done it before, I admire you and Mallory for having a go at I, I love watching the channel and I have a soft spot for old VW I had one a 1600 super bug and it was immaculate one of the best cars I ever owned. Anyway great to see you kind regards John Tasmania Australia

[@jaybanzia]

Nice work!

[@mcmotors100]

Rust free bus…a very rare thing… very envious ❤️

[@JasonHaire]

Looking fantastic! These videos have been so much help with my own bus. 🤙🏼

[@Vangabonders]

Love to hear it 😁

[@AlbieSol560]

Great tips and advice! Excellent work, thank you!

[@Vangabonders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rauldelgado8062]

great job you have done here. i am restoring a 1973 myself. very usefull videos.

[@Vangabonders]

Glad to help

[@tomsrensen3906]

Mallory is very cute and fun. Love the top gear theme at the end 🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@jaimesamuelalarconpresenta9650]

Exelente trabajo y restauración saludos dé Lima Perú 🇵🇪 y bendiciones 👍

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

You do excellent metal work.

[@kylecurry1987]

Looking great! Keep the great videos comin ✌️

[@hunterluxton5976]

Outstanding effort. Your persistence will pay off.

[@danielfiske9849]

Can't wait for the mechanical part. Metal work looks Great. 😊

[@abefehr6155]

So glad you made mistakes I won’t have to thank you both for great help God bless you and your family thanks buddy

[@Vangabonders]

Glad to help

[@shackinternationalRT]

Great episode! It's getting more exciting every time.

[@stephenfoster9009]

One tip I picked up is make your cut lines on a 45degree angle, it makes your edge seamless

[@levainqueur9095]

Hey! That looks stock! Looking good. Let’s see that frontside 50/50!

[@tomdale1313]

another great video, txs for sharing...

[@mendelroos2736]

Great video guys!!

[@billybowbob2071]

Keep up the good work!!!

[@bryancooper2699]

Awesome video. Almost ready for primer and paint. Keep up the great work

[@milanbauer4226]

Nice job. Greating from czech republic

[@eddieheffernan704]

Great videos can’t wait to try some of this stuff out

[@thevinylcollector3472]

awesome video i love all your videos great job on the floors

[@garethevans92]

Started the first bit of metalwork on my bug today, trying to remember the great tips I’ve learnt from this series! Keep it up 🤙

[@darylpeekay]

Love your work. The bus has come such a long way. Keep up the great work🤙

[@chrisduffy2891]

Looks great

[@brianbrink5089]

More power to you. I have only done small sheet metal repairs on my bus and couldnt imagine doing all the work you have done. Lookin good cant wait to see it done.

[@salland12]

Great work as always!

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks again!

[@armandoreyes2404]

Awesome work!!

[@johnturner7060]

Good work!!!

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hello, Interesting way of thinking, and performing your way to solve the different issues, making great work out of it🛠🛠👍🏻.Well-Done.Greetings.Hubertus.🙏🏻🇳🇱🇳🇴☮🍀

[@brettdorow3796]

Awesome, can’t wait to see more !!!!

[@OldtimerRescue]

Hi, I did the same job last week. In Germany you get the floorpanels in the original thickness of 1mm. To weld these large panels, I recommend to make only one hole not a double hole to fix it at the crossmembers. It would be also better, to start welding different spots in every line, because if you start at one side of the panel, finish that line and go to the next, the panel will be sure not in shape after that. My video about that will be ready next week. Best regards from Germany, Ralph

[@jefferyneutron]

Great video, Kris. You should put a link to your patreon in your about section!

[@craiglindrea608]

Great work mate we’ll done 👌

[@georgeclements2742]

Good work.

[@mcmotors100]

Liked the topgear reference… but we don’t all sound like cockneys 😂

[@adamford3021]

Looking good 👍🏻

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@1967250s]

Most Excellent! I have been wondering how panel bond would work with all the sheet metal on a Bus, and now, I think I shall try it. Thanks.

[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

The whole aircraft stripper scene 😂😂

[@ewanstewart8011]

It sure coming along 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@psk5746]

Great job. Maybe using some wood you could hammer the floor panels up from underneath as they have sagged due to their welding to cross members ... or it's just a photo making it look that way

[@peterdonaldson6786]

Here's a 'comment'.

[@alexandradevreux-swift1742]

… to which I will reply

[@eansherman3135]

Tin top gang!

[@mrdainase]

As far as rustproofing is concerned, Waxoyl was pretty much the only option for the DIY'er but these days you can get much better products such as Bilt Hamber for spraying into cavities and doing the underbody. Dinitrol is another good product btw, along with Lanoguard. Plus of course, treating bare surfaces with weld-thru primer and a coat of zinc-rich paint will go a long way to stopping tinworm from getting a hold.

[@alex1532c]

Very nice, good job

[@TrixedOut]

Looks awesome!

[@thefamilychannelATL]

Wish I had those skills brother, trying to do a 72 hightop 😆.. I will be watching

[@Vangabonders]

You can do it!

[@eliorodrigues8267]

good job men

[@cezcars]

I don't know what to comment

[@Vangabonders]

This is my favorite comment

[@sebastiancortez7735]

Love it!!!

[@anthonyharper2926]

Great video love it

[@dontheplumber9338]

Jolly good!

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

The last 30 sec were the best part. Jaa jk. Looks like the rust police ignored the rust on the crossmembers my friend.😊 great videos as always. Releasing them twice a week is a ton of work. I struggle with that and trying to get my bus rolling before I have to go back to work. Hoping to finish the major suspension work done so I can leave any small work for when I have less time. School and work is gonna take all my free time. Catch you on the next video. 🎉

[@donalddenning2383]

Good vid

[@milly3399]

Eres el mejor!!!

[@DemopVWgarage]

bahahahaha Mallory at the end ;) Next we want a aussie accent.

[@Vangabonders]

Haha she says she can never get the Aussie accent right

[@carlosleite1240]

Parabéns!

[@gregharris4726]

Do you think panel bond is as strong as weld?

[@marcelomoreira158]

I love it

[@mccluredb]

thanks for the butt weld clamps. What are they called?

[@Vangabonders]

😂😂😂

[@pattybeeman]

As you suggested... what are those clamps called again? Where can I get them? The whole project is looking great.

[@stiggmale]

Great job your doing, I'm new to your channel so I'm a bit behind but just curious why you didn't use the panel adhesive to stick the floor panels down?

[@XPCor]

Leaving a comment because you asked nicely.

[@jimpetriko1435]

Here is my comment. Cheers.

[@jeffhoward5332]

Great work . Just started the patch welding on the floor of my '71 and it is a pain in the A$$. Thank you for all the great content. It has helped me get started and I am looking to buy my first welder as I was borrowing the one (Flux) that I practiced on. Looking at getting a small MIG that will go down to 20 gauge. Any recommendations? Oh also, how can I get some stickers?

[@Vangabonders]

Send us an email [e-mail] as for the welder I use a Lincoln Mig140 but I’ve heard good things about the harbor freight version of it. As long as you can use shielding gas you should be set

[@maxbaszkiewicz3199]

2:10 YES NEW CAR REQUERS THIS if you don't do it it rust as hell, in Poland many persons still wax the closed profiles in the cars because the rust eat the car