VW Bus Restoration Episode:50 | Front Bumper Repaired

[@BrandonsBus]

Honestly, one of your best episodes. It was the cinematic storytelling that really drew me in. Thanks for the shoutout too ;)

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m eagerly awaiting your next full length episode!

[@crownking3752]

@@Vangabonders why are there 2 holes on each side of the bumper to install it. My bumper on mine just has 2 hole on each side and is threaded 1 on each side as well. there are 2 holes on each side but they are different sizes and not threaded like the mounting bolt that holds the front bumper on.

[@deebee3901]

Really enjoying your content and repair of this old lady. Sending regards from Australia!

[@markharris8929]

Just watching these. Excellent work my man! Well done. I know you cringe at comments about sand blasting but, it depends on your value of your time? I am happy to pay to get it done as the finish really cleans out he rust and leave it with a nice matte surface, perfect for ADHESION! 😂 she’s going to be a beauty when done. Well done so far. Mark.

[@finlay230]

the amount of effort you put in is unreal, all power to ya !!!

[@leonidas3426]

Good job my friend !

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you 🙏

[@jxnguzman2310]

Love it when a vangabonders video drops just in time for my dinner 🙌🏽. Quality entertainment as always!

[@Vangabonders]

I always shoot to get the episode uploaded in time for your dinner

[@hummv8]

Working on a 73 myself. Keep on!

[@Vangabonders]

The best year! 😁

[@luife06]

Loving the progess cant wait till the next project!

[@TheDaf95xf]

So glad you saved that bumper as it made a great video buddy 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@tomcoryell]

Hi, I have a ‘71 thats a runner and has been forgotten. Between you and Brandon, I am getting inspired to start up working on it again.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great video on the bumper refurbish. I agree modern day paint stripper is not as good as the old stuff. And I agree Brandons bus makes amazing videos. Yours are just as good. I enjoy your content

[@DemopVWgarage]

Ive got 2 sandblasters but id rather have a Malloy helping out 😉😜 great work on the bumper if your ever lazy with welding try putting a piece of copper behind the hole and fill it with weld 😎 works well👍🏽

[@tomdale1313]

"YOU" got skills and you know how to use them, tanks for sharing...

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks for watching!

[@raysher265]

Another awesome episode love the progress

[@peterdonaldson6786]

Hey! You should get a sand blaster! Just saying! 😉

[@Vangabonders]

Good idea!! lol

[@rharris9273]

Nice work!

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks man!

[@robharris9656]

I went though a similar level of deconstruction/construction as you, even more I would say since the only orginal metal left was the roof. Im super impressed with your fab skills, I ending up buying all my bad parts and panels , I just didnt want to take the time to fab something. Great job, love your content and approach to your project, Keep up the good work

[@piposcheiring9618]

Just watched all 50 episodes at once. I love this project ❤

[@philtucker1224]

Jeez! (Did you have to take the week off work to do that Pip?) 🤔

[@rickfazzini22]

You do great work, thanks for sharing

[@raymondmumford6255]

I have only started watching your videos in the last few weeks 😊 So much respect in how you go about completing a sections as you go ❤ Loving your content 😁

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy the content

[@dekenshonestattempt968]

Love the story, thanks for taking us along.

[@Vangabonders]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jonm189]

That looks great!

[@stevedaniels1558]

Super well done. And how good is Brandon!

[@Vangabonders]

He’s a bud restoration wizard!

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

That mini ramp looks sweet. Nice job on the bumper.

[@Vangabonders]

Thanks 👍

[@timhultsch7898]

Love your videos! Reminds me of my 79' mercedes van restoration. Keep up the good work!

[@Bigbluevwvan]

In the UK all the paint strip gel products are no longer any good so i wrap parts in old towels or t-shirts then wet them with gun wash or paint thinner before wrapping then in food wrap/ cling film after a few days the paint is blistered and falling off.

[@Vangabonders]

That is one classic way of getting it done!

[@ikaro1120]

Awesome job and great a attention to detail. Kee it up!!

[@krunkle]

Wow this bumper is straight up rizzing no cap frfr

[@Vangabonders]

Average Steelers fan

[@arronstephenson3187]

Absolutely great work on this van. You really are doing an amazing job. But I think I fell in love with Malory in the process 😂. All jokes aside. Keep up the great work buddy 😊

[@alansturgill4861]

The air-conditioned is a must in east tn. I've done body work off and on for 50yrs it just takes practice

[@Vangabonders]

I'm practicing every day!

[@johnpartridge7623]

Good job mate 👍👍👍

[@Teddy-vv9iz]

Nice work 👏.

[@rayj9046]

Well done as always

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richard1525]

Nice work

[@philcappellini2820]

Your bumper seemed to be fairly easy to bend back in shape compared to my 1972 van bumper (last year of the early bay bumpers). I am trying to do the same thing with mine and it feels like it's 1/4 inch plating. Glad to see you stuck with the original bumper as the replacements ones (IMO) are crap. It turned out real good!!! Thanks!!!

[@Vangabonders]

The torch helps a lot

[@Odins-Dad]

Looking gr8 m8! I r8 8 out of 8! Keep on keepn' on man!

[@Vangabonders]

That's the plan!

[@philtucker1224]

Nice work buddy, I like your realistic approach to ordinary people and the sort of tools that may actually have available. Compared to me you are still a very young man but already seem wise. Best regards .

[@Vangabonders]

I appreciate that Phil!

[@dgadver]

Nice work! (As always!)

[@Vangabonders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

I'm not a body man but I've always seen the bondo applied right on the prepped steel body not over primer. Good work on the bumper.

[@Vangabonders]

Some old schoolers swear you can only use filler over bare metal but with epoxy primers now days a lot of people choose to do filler over primer as it seals the metal from potential moisture when applied correctly

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

@@Vangabonders Ok

[@gabrielarch5242]

Charming 🙏🏻

[@rafaelmachado3682]

I think that bumper would look great left in the metal color with a clear coat. I know that wouldn’t would be in keeping with maintaining the bus in original coloring, but just a suggestion.

[@steveclark9676]

Iam repairing a 1996 dodge dakota 4x4 that slipped into reverse while idling ,well it ran down hill and went about 100 yards and jumped my neighbors driveway then hit a pine tree well it kinda bent the passenger side rear quarter panel in after hitting the bumper..if it was a newer truck it would of really been major but this truck is made of 16 guage steel really tough..I took a chain a tractor and pulled out alot of it. But I very never done Body work before. I love this truck ext cab 4x4 318 shell on back .but anyway love your channel you've really explained how your doing your vw bus and it seems like man you show me exactly what I need to do so thankyou

[@levainqueur9095]

Strong work! #feedthealgorithmbeast

[@Vangabonders]

Everyone’s support in the comment section has helped the channel so much lately!

[@TheMiglos10]

U doo very nice/ good work ‼️😃

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome job like always 👏👍🏿👌 The bumpers and rims should be painted white at least it will look awesome something different plus it will add value and something different.

[@Vangabonders]

I am totally going with the original color scheme! I love it

[@enriquelopez9124]

@@Vangabonders That is the best 👌 the bumpers and rims should be painted white like it came from the factory

[@dieterbohlen8316]

Sand blasters are overrated … it’s more fun to do it the hard way. 😅 Keep up the good work.

[@Vangabonders]

You said it best 🤣

[@claudehutchings2171]

👍

[@warrengage9536]

LOL I also killed my Ryobi orbital sander on Fibre filler... took it back to supplier and they replaced it. Must have been my lucky day.

[@Vangabonders]

Haha it definitely takes a lot out of your sander when you’re tackling fiber filler

[@paulgordon3531]

Oh how I wish your videos were longer kris. I see you finger sanding 😆

[@Vangabonders]

Perhaps some day when I can do this full time 😊

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

🤗👍👌👏

[@cirezane]

Jasco should be on for about 10-15 min, scrape rinse & repeat.

[@Vangabonders]

I prefer aircraft remover ultra. Works within minutes and strips everything away. Same can't be said about the regular aircraft stripper

[@elvispresley3340]

I can paint and panel beat to concours standard, and hence my ability is far beyond what is shown in these videos (and GET F-CKED anyone that says I have a 'big head' - HA - I am just trying to explain) - and I am REALLY enjoying watching a 'backyarder' 'blunder' his way through (and NO disrespect intended) and learn and GREAT to see you girl out there sharing the experience with you - this is refreshing watching you two learn as you go and wish I could have provided some assistance (HA - although that would have ruined the making of these fun videos). TIP - ALWAYS cover up from the UV of a MIG (ask me how I know) - and when using epoxy etc in a home garage - AWLAYS seal up any gap that may take the fumes inside the house - I am a bit concerned for you and your girl re the sometimes lack of PPE. HA - and you are correct re the somewhat difficult task of sanding the fibreglass type fillers, but they can be very effective when used for a fit purpose (instead of lead in one one example). WEAR suitable gloves, and try and keep your hands off the bare steel. And I almost forgot - NEVER EVER USE SAND for blasting - silicosis of the lungs can occur - HA - and NEVER use beach sand (as I have seen some tight arses use = to their regret - ONLY an true numbnut would use beach sand - HA). The term "...sand blast..." should be deleted from everyone's mind - and use the term 'media blasting' - AND with the correct media - NOT sand - HA. EVERYONE - USE COOPERS STRIPPER from NEW ZEALAND - you will NEVER look back. (NO - I have nothing to do with their business) CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@raulgcamacho]

Please use a welding jacket and gloves! UV burns are no joke

[@Leopolds_Garage]

Anything

[@chrisduffy2891]

Sorry to hear of you bad experience with a lousy stripper

[@Vangabonders]

I’ve used better strippers no doubt

[@Redf322]

You should never hit a hammer with another hammer. Good work though.

[@Vangabonders]

That only applies if you care about your hammers 😂

[@mtbjonny9502]

Always cover the paint stripper with plastic wrap. This reduces the smell and massively spoils the effect of the product.

[@GoliathAngelus]

Bauer is not from China,,its from Germany!!

[@Vangabonders]

It says “made in china” on the box 😅

[@GoliathAngelus]

@@Vangabonders Could be so,Bosch does the same but Bauer isn t Chinese

[@michaelkennedy9507]

Did you read this?

[@Vangabonders]

What do you think?

[@davemurton736]

I would have straightened up those ghetto holes 😂and kept them to fit a nice set of period correct fog lights 😃😃

[@Vangabonders]

That would have been a great idea! 💡