Mastering 3 Vital Repairs - Battery Tray, Quarter Panel, Window Sill | VW Bus Restoration Episode:58

[@KrisCrawford]

Ah, I missed these vids 🙂

[@dontheplumber9338]

Nice 👍

[@Codename-B]

Never knew about plug welding, now I got a new tool. Thank you!

[@Son_of_a_Biss]

Outstanding!

[@CuzzyWuzzy]

Great Vid 🤘🏼. Why is it with restorations, it's so frustrating at the time but satisfying when you complete each section. Keep at it Bro.

[@tomthumb4767]

Your Bus is looking great .

[@justinritter6240]

I don't know anything about VWs, but I love your spirit of "figure it out". Keep up the good work!

[@avajakich-kunze]

watched this twice... just to get everything... NICE work.

[@tomcoryell]

Good job sir! I have a ‘71 Westy. Thanks for showing this. It helps us all.

[@theodorewendorff3847]

Way to go Kris! It is going to be satisfying to see that entire section done. You are getting close to having the cleanest bus around.

[@johnprice1952]

Thank you for a great video that you explain what you are doing WHILE you are doing it. It makes for a much better video. AND no stupid music. Thank you!

[@salland12]

6:04 u could also clamp your funky green panel to the bus and use a 1 mm cutting disk or a reciprocating air saw and cut through both panels at once. the cutting disk will provide the perfect gap for a buttweld. Oh and don't worry about the gap u had this happens, if u can step across it u can weld across it.

[@albertoblanco-o4f]

I admire your endurance. keep on going!

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you, I will

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

You're doing great work. I thought you posted every Sunday as well.

[@Vangabonders]

I’m a little behind right now but doing my best to keep the videos consistent! Thanks for the comment 😊

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Why are the panels called rockers?

[@Vangabonders]

@@anthonykinrade8642 I can't tell if I'm being setup for a joke or not lol

[@anthonykinrade8642]

@@Vangabonders No, I genuinely don't know...

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

@@anthonykinrade8642 I don't know

[@maxsvwgarage9861]

Coming along nicely!!! Thanks for the inspiration for me to keep on restoring my 1979 VW bus 😎

[@Vangabonders]

Glad I could help inspire you! That’s one of the main reason I make these videos

[@abefehr6155]

@@Vangabondershey buddy I’ve got a 1976 tin top with a fuel injection where can I look to see what size motor I have and also I have a cot of sumsort but I have no idea where I can use it

[@3521Smitty]

Mine is a 78 with a 72hp 1970cc EFI engine. This is standard for 76-79. I believe the "cot" you speak of has mounting tabs that are above the driver and passenger seats on the pillars. A small child can sleep there or you can use it for storage.

[@dieterbohlen8316]

I always hit the like button before I watch your videos. I always watch your videos from start to finish. I always love your videos. … And while you are at Harbor Fright, get yourself a sand blaster. You might need one. 😜

[@andybradley7186]

Binged through lots of videos. I enjoy your videos and can’t wait to see your bus finished

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoy the series

[@philcappellini2820]

If you haven't already, you may want to shine a bright light behind the quarter panel just to make sure that the big gap has been fully welded. Thanks for another great video!!

[@rodtaylor2280]

Another great and informative video 😊

[@georgeclements2742]

As always, your thorough approach to removing rust and carefully fitting replacement parts impresses me very much. I don't have a VW Campervan but your channel and Brandon's Bus are compulsive viewing for me. Thank you.

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you enjoy the content! Brandon makes some awesome videos too. I hope to some day pass by his shop and do a colab with him

[@ewanstewart8011]

Very impressive attention to detail 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lisadoran8622]

Hi there! You're really doing a fantastic job! I drive a 71' named "Larry" and he's got that damn rust driverside were the windshield meets the nose, which i guess isn't that bad considering i live in Massachusetts 😅😅😅😅! I'm learning alot from you (it's not like my husband will let me even hold the welder) i think it's super important for women to know everything they can about the REALLY old Bus & vdub vert they own 😉 Larry also has his own stickers the lil ones love them @car shows! So, i wanna pop one in the mail for you & I'm going to buy a sweatshirt too! Keep up the great work, I'll be watching!!!

[@georgecurious5103]

When it comes to details and thoroughness, you got it! No generalizations for your project here. We in the VW like mind world, do the same. Your work in details is very enjoyable to watch and listen. You have a great narrator voice. That really makes a big difference for me👍when it comes to listening to some one for over 15 minutes. Thnx for the videos!

[@abefehr6155]

Bro looks awesome thanks for putting these videos together I’ve got a similar restore but only in the bottom rockers and fenders n nose piece

[@montanaharkin]

Dude! Great amount of work done! Your process is going faster and faster!

[@prestonne2673]

Just binge watched all 58 episodes in a couple of days! Looking forward to the next episode. Subscribed. Definitely gives me the inspiration needed to get back to work on my 1972 bus, will definitely be making that roll over jig. Thanks. 😀

[@Vangabonders]

Welcome aboard! Good luck with the rotisserie you will love it

[@macthevan]

The bus is coming along very nicely Nice work

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you!

[@tomcoryell]

The secret is PERSISTENCE!

[@princesstrojan740]

Loving the welding, I will be purchasing my first welder soon and cant wait to get practicing.

[@Vangabonders]

You're gonna love it

[@ikaro1120]

You’re becoming a great welder and fabricator! Keep the content coming.

[@johngrant1337]

I'm having fun , thanks

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you are enjoying the series :)

[@flcollins]

Great video!

[@1967250s]

I have literally watched hundreds of welding videos, and yours are right up there at the top, along with your narration and explanations. Doesnt hurt that I have a bus needing many of these repairs, too. :)

[@bdpgarage]

Nice. Have you tried cleco clamps for lining up panels reliably? Really inexpensive and work great.

[@robhersey1796]

The hole punching / flanging tool is great to have. So many of these things save you a lot of time and frustration.

[@johnhartevw]

Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@rafaelmachado3682]

The 20 minutes flew by! Great job on the repairs

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you liked it!

[@paulgordon3531]

I like the longer episodes kris! Looking so good. Used the heritage discount this week 😊

[@Vangabonders]

Great to hear!!!

[@mcmotors100]

Love the battery tray puzzle 😂 Great fabrication! Keep up the good work 👍

[@jeroensmit2520]

This is a nice episode length. Thanks for sharing

[@georgewoodland1766]

That Harbor Freight punch works great!

[@BrandonsBus]

Let me tell you, that spot welder is so heavy, sometimes I opt for the mig welder instead. It is still nice to have it available for the times when its easy. Ive been waiting for this episode all weekend :)

[@johnmeier270]

Looks like your bringing back a $100,000 VW van, can't wait to see you driving her

[@mendelroos2736]

Great video, thank you!

[@zzawoignatius3226]

How did you set up your weldding machine?

[@deebee3901]

Mate, excellent work - loving this series!

[@SkaterStimm]

Good job! I have had the battery tray go in easier when the corner is in but sometimes it is easier to do the tray first than the corner. I have done every repair you have done in this video and more, and you are doing a great job.

[@supremebeing7834]

Looks stellar bud!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Fantastic work buddy 👍🏻 love the struggle with the battery tray lol 😆 No Mallory 😢 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@alwayslearning4226]

Always lot's of time and work involved. Coming out great. Just be happy in your work,,,

[@ryanhorsley9965]

Excellent video! It gives me some confidence about working on my project car.

[@chuckrash678]

Stellar job Broda 🤙

[@garethevans92]

I recently found your channel and have unashamedly binged this whole series over the last week or so - been awesome to see your skill and confidence grow each episode! Keep it up. You are giving me a kick to finish up the minor jobs I’ve got going on my ‘65 Beetle - and buy a welder!

[@Vangabonders]

Buy welder, you won't regret it. Glad you enjoy the series!

[@gregb1298]

If you have bigger gaps, try to use a piece of copper from behind the gap. It is easier to weld then

[@griffergerbille5858]

hey! sorry for not being there for the live stream, for freshman year i got accepted in to percussion ensemble and i have band camp this week so i was not there Saturday morning to watch the stream but i should be able to be there on the next one. but great video! looking forward for more.

[@spinyuk]

Brilliant work! watching this series of vids has pushed me to buy some panels for my bus to try and get it back on the road, but I need to get my other projects done so I can make space indoors to weld out of the weather :)

[@Vangabonders]

Go for it!

[@tomdale1313]

AWESOME CONTENT, PROFESSIONAL CAMERA WORK, txs for sharing...

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeremykonnerth9335]

Excellent work man! I stumbled across your channel and now I'm hooked! Getting ready to start a very similar project myself. Keep up the good work.

[@tonymartinez15949]

Sweet job like a PRO!!!

[@cyprianskiba8768]

Great info and fun to watch

[@billybowbob2071]

Nice work!

[@michaelpotts9902]

All hail the algorithm! Nice job too...got to get back to mine!

[@stevenhauben8669]

it's going to look fantastic, with passion and patience you can go a long way!

[@gideongomo-py9lq]

Great work keep pushing

[@dwlombard8517]

Good job!!!

[@peterdonaldson6786]

Great work

[@mully89]

Looking great 👌

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great work !

[@alfopedal8868]

Inspiring to watch! Thanks!

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carlbarton772]

Looking great, it's going to be awesome when it's all done.

[@TrixedOut]

Great video! You have inspired me (a handy person with no experience restoring cars) to restore a 1971 Super Beetle! I have Episode 1 up and running! Almost 600 views in 6 days!

[@romeshter]

I am loving this series! You're doing an amazing job bud. Giving me a lot of good info for my Jeep project.👍

[@eansherman3135]

I use to work in a ship yard welding together thick metal plates… sometimes the gaps we had would be around an inch! Granted I could pour as much heat on it as I wanted but seeing you bridge together sheet metal like that is some pro stuff! Keep up the great work!

[@JankyTinTop]

Comment for the win. Sweet find with heritage.

[@nagaragemdoWill]

Nice work man!!! Keep doing it! Regards from Brazil! This VW Bus here we call as Kombi, very classic.

[@carlosleite1240]

Ótimo serviço parabéns! Serviço de qualidade.

[@Vangabonders]

obrigado

[@sterlingdiaz6205]

Great 👍 work .

[@Smiffydub73]

Very nice work👍🤙

[@MikeAarset]

Glad I stumbled on this channel. Love watching Metal work done on these old cars. Always pick up some great tips. When welding a large gap sometimes it is helpful to put a chuck of copper behind the weld if you can. Weld won't stick to it and it dissipates heat. But of course sometimes you can't do that if you don't have access. Keep up the vids. Love them.

[@MuhammadKhairunizamJamsari]

good job! can wait to see you to install the cargo floorboard

[@SunnyMiniuk]

Great video, I'm doing a classic mini but just got my welder and lots of good transferrable info.

[@marcelomoreira158]

Nice work

[@dgadver]

Another great video!!!! (As expected!)

[@BrianBarron-t2c]

Great job ✌️

[@GlennLaycock]

3:45 - rubber hammer (like a mallet kind of - they age poorly and get too hard with time).

[@oldandbroken]

Great work mate, you should be very proud of what you are achieving.

[@JamesBond-op3ce]

Good job 👍

[@alhernandez1312]

About time you got a sponsor

[@berylrestoration4943]

Nice work dude

[@ezthefoodieandtravel1534]

Bro, I watched the whole video It’s giving me the courage to start on mine

[@dannyfoust3123]

I'm working on a 64 Bug now, but at one time had a 58 VW panel, no brakes, but drove' similar to yours. Am looking forward to another VW bus, van, panel, whatever! Love your work/ Awesome series!

[@luismejia9472]

Wonderful

[@GeorgeSmith-z8c]

All ways a good show

[@techristopher8077]

You keep me inspired to work on my own truck

[@Vangabonders]

You can do it!

[@johnfisher7716]

Nice work my man....

[@johnnightingale7485]

Nice work! Go ahead and get the hole nibbler

[@joepearce3033]

Good job

[@justintreweek7755]

Enjoyed it

[@johncorreia9041]

VW Gorou

[@cezcars]

Love the videos Keep it up

[@Vangabonders]

Will do! 🫡

[@kellymcteer5076]

Comments. Great work, you are doing a great job!