vw bus flip up windshield install and test drive

[@flick22601]

I really like it when you take us on a ride, to a show, or store once you hang it up for the day.

[@neerdowells1]

Your patience is as impressive to me as your craftsmanship!

[@ltdees2362]

...food for thought; worked a VW van accident many years ago when I was an EMT, the van had these same pop-out windows...driver was impaled by the slide bar...transported with the bar through his left lung and exit through his back. He survived but with partial paralysis due to spinal cord damage.... There is certainly a cool factor with this mod and as always you do a fantastic DIY as with all your restores. I have learned many work-around techniques from watching your videos, this one can have consequences...

[@07zx14White]

Looks fantastic to me brother. I don't understand why some people don't like the idea of frontal opening windshields. I mean, you can always close them as well and it's a wonderful experience to drive with them open. It's not as if you would open them all the way at interstate speeds while trailing a dump truck.

[@franka8377]

Mustie1... You're one blessed guy, I mean putting all your weight on glass without cracking it, balancing glass on top of your head without dropping it, throwing metal pieces on top of the dash without scratching it, it's like watching a magic show. Wish I had your luck. Love the video's, keep them coming.

[@w.b.j.525]

I love watching you work on your VWs & other projects. I love the simplicity, I pull my engine out in like a half our & drag it out on my legs. I love seeing you driving our local roads after you get your work done. I hope you get to take your wife on some of your trips. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomgolden8996]

Wow coffee is ready and here’s another Musti video. Monday couldn’t get any better

[@BruceBoschek]

I drove a bus from Munich to Copenhagen in July 1966. It had the safari windows, which we had open because the temperatures were in the 30s °C. After about 200 km we had so many bugs on our faces that we had to shut the windshield and live with the heat.

[@daleyurk4369]

Nice job. It looks great. Kudos for overcoming a lot of obstacles.

[@johnapel2856]

I like the mascot holding the antenna. I miss my bus (*sigh*). Thanks.

[@sallymims7838]

Yes, I am watching again! I am a female 81 and have always wanted a vw bus. Love this.

[@staind288]

Wow, that remote to that generator is super cool LOL so glad that you were able to have that with your parts.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Great fix and must be a great feeling in your bus on the open road.......👍 Nice job Mustie 😊

[@terrandroid]

the safari windows are so cool, it gives the bus so much more character

[@xMrJanuaryx]

Looking great! What a beautiful neighborhood you live in! All those lilac's are sweet!

[@fje54]

Many many years ago, when I was in High School in the early 70's, I broke the windshield in my 62 VW Bug. Went to an auto glass shop and they made me a new windshield while I waited. They used a masonite template of the windshield, traced it on a flat sheet of safety glass, scored it on both sides with a glass cutter. Can't remember if I paid $15 or $20 for the new windshield. Just a suggestion for your tinted bus window dilemma. Always enjoy your videos.

[@JohninTucson]

I would think that the talcum powder may dry out the rubber on those windows gaskets. I guess time will tell. I love these old buses, we had two of them when i was a kid and we went back and forth from Tucson Arizona to Grand Rapids Michigan every summer to beat the desert heat. It would take Mom 4 days to get us to Michigan and my Dad had very little vacation time so the gas pedal was on the floor the entire trip with the engines in both the '68 and the '74 (with an auto transmission and factory AC. Top speed on both was about 65 MPH full throttle, and I remember how the sound of that engine would lull me to sleep for hours, making the long trip less stressful with 5 kids in the bus with thick pads laid out on the floor for sleeping and room for everyone to stretch out. After the 3rd engine rebuild on the 74' dad bought Mom a Rabbit that she loved, especially the noticeable power increase when she put her foot in it lol. I love all of your videos buddy, is there really anything that you can't fix or bring back from the dead? Merry Christmas today if you are of a mind.

[@katzfam1089]

lol doing a two handed job with one hand. You know your a master mechanic if you can do a two handed job with one hand. Great job, love your vids, learning a hell of alot about VW's and small engines. You have a sub for life

[@brianunderwood3109]

I'm a new subscriber, and just wanted to say that you have inspired me to take on a few projects that I may not have without the aid of your videos. I recently picked up a Generac 4000, electric start generator off Craig's List for $40. The seller said it wouldn't idle right and he was in the red on it and did not want to spend any money fixing it. I took a chance, disassembled, cleaned the carburetor, charged the battery, changed the oil and air filter, and it purrs like a kitten now. Great little machine. Don't worry, I'm in Colorado, no competition here, lol. Thank you for your videos. Keep them coming, they are much appreciated.

[@flyjarrett]

I like how Mustie always talks himself through the worst case scenario, like shattering glass in this video. The first time I noticed it was when he sold the Mustang and while watching it drive away on the trailer, he commented about it falling off.

[@IntegraDIY]

Love the windows , it’s the big accessories like these that make these busses look tricked out and cool

[@seanandtracey1]

I played some Grateful Dead "Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad" while watching your drive....Awesome job Mustie 1! Excellent video, as always!

[@CXensation]

Thanks for the video and well done job ! While watching it came to my my mind that I once used a strapping method to hold a wooden frame firmly together, while the glue cured. It was the simple and cheap pallet strapping approx ½" wide and a nylon lock. I always save a couple of these straps and locks as they are useful for all kinds of things. So, if you ever run into this kind of work again you may try this method. All the best -

[@40ounce58]

So cool how VW bus parts are interchangeable. Lucy is an awesome bus! Cool video Mustie! Love your work!

[@MikhailScottKy]

Most glass shops can actually cut you tinted glass that meets front windshield specifications for your van. Find a windshield replacement place that specializes in hot rods.

[@alexanderfaiers5690]

Holy Shit! A 1 hour long video. I MUST BE IN HEAVEN!!!

[@TheStwat]

It's the David Bowie of VW Busses. It was nice to hear that kid shout cool as you drove by.

[@connieworcester55]

Awesome videos . I have owned several VW's in the past.. I just found your channel a day ago.. I've already spent hours watching.. I think I see some familiar roads; beautiful country..

[@justinyoder9936]

Dang cool man, reminds me of the flip up sun glasses my old man used to wear! Lol

[@rayjones3212]

I still wear 'em, too!

[@DonaldNickson]

I don’t care much about V W’s but I do like when you work on Lucy she is so clean and classy !

[@danlinek6302]

Needed a new video from you been rewatching old ones. Thank you sir

[@grandpaseed]

no stick stickers I used to swap my park pass decal to what ever car i was driving by coating the adhesive on the decal with petroleum jelly works a treat

[@burgesspaul1]

Went back to gather better than they came apart, I think it look COOL!. Love watching the video.

[@richardwarnock2789]

Mustie looking great I've seen mixed matched tints on buses before don't fret still looks fine the antiena works where the music??,nice ride I could feel the wind in my hair and my tie dyed shirt flapping too!!, Self start generator sounds like a camping video with smores!!!

[@rickg4802]

Richard Warnock In my case , I could feel the wind across my head. ☺

[@stanpatterson5033]

Well, I enjoyed this. The only thing that left me disappointed was that after the antenna mod, he didn't give us a quick shot of the radio pulling in a selection of stations including some distant ones, just to prove that the modified antenna still has the magic. Nice job on that mod, too !

[@mustie1]

works better then before but you tube frowns on music so l just avoid it

[@charlessoule8587]

The little antenna holding guy makes the whole deal!

[@heffelfinger007]

I like the windows. Look pretty slick. I'm so glad you found that remote, I saw it in the box in the other video, and was hoping you'd try it out.

[@Phil-1969]

Nice work mustie It looks so much better now you have done this Cheers Phil from 🇬🇧

[@RRRIBEYE]

Now HOW COOL IS THIS?! AWESOME WORK - AGAIN! Thanks for taking us on a ride, too!

[@DrewToner]

So now with opening front windows, you are much 'cooler' now!! Good job, looks great!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Goof Off and/or charcoal lighter fluid will dissolve rubber/glue residue, without damaging paint. "Scotch Brite" on a kitchen sponge will dull and possibly burn through clear coat and base coat. Maguire's cleaner wax works great, too.

[@rcarlisi63]

you seem able to fix anything...but you trying to open the talcum powder..........was amusing.......LOVE the channel...!

[@louisadams8793]

Hey man, just saw where VW is coming out with new 1960 bus for 2021 and it's electric! Not available in US yet, look for it! Thanks, live your videos, Louie.

[@joerichards2616]

I've changed out several sets of side windows on bugs to the pop-outs. I was taught by an old timer to just wear rubber soled shoes and with both feet, firmly use a short kick to extract the fixed windows - no cutting of seals and no broken glass. It's never failed me.

[@MrMccleery]

Waited all week for this me and the other 130,000 thank you Mustie1

[@avophagusa]

Mustie1, you are like my buddy back to late 1990's, when my friend and I bought an old car and explode it to piece by pice, clean them, replace them, then put back the whole mess together. We were very close firends. Unfortunately the time washed away us, but now, when I watch your videos, I feel myself as a teenager. We do the same mistakes, we said a lot of time "that guy should..." So, regardless of memories I learnt a lot of from your vids. Thanks and keep good working!

[@TacoStacks]

Awesome man love these vids !

[@Smurphenstein]

Very cool, literally. I did notice the tint but presumed that you were just going to change the glass over.

[@RastaBTv]

Hey Mustie1 u and your garage kinda remind me of Doc from . Back To The Future . Just working away in you laboratory on things of the past. Be blessed Jah Rastafari Selassie I Jah

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

Ha Haaaaaaaaa. That mascot holding the antenna is classic. Exactly what a hippy would come up with. With those windows done you now have the capacity to get smacked in the face at fifty miles an hour by a bumble bee. I know from personal experience, that is a pleasure better missed.

[@chance9083]

I kept waiting to hear your thoughts on the windows and it never happened! Another excellent video nevertheless! Thank you!

[@philipthemechanic5782]

Thank you for explaining how to move the wipers out of the way, i was wondering how to for a while :)

[@phillipmccormick1508]

wow that ride was grate ya, have fun on the V.W. ya.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Always surprising when mustie1 has to go to the Hardware Store. Excellent work once again

[@rickg4802]

If you want some 90 degree days, come on down to NC. Plenty hot here. Thanks for the videos.

[@richierex]

I like the different tint on the driver's window. It would look good with a top tint just on that side too. Look like a serious driving machine🤔💥😁

[@dtadpole]

Great install Mustie! Looks great!

[@TheDisorderly1]

I don't have the guts for drilling holes in vehicles. Nice work Mustie1

[@gebular118]

Just too cool, feels like a whole new driving experience. Get some for Crusty so he can open his eyes too.

[@mexicanbandito]

Looks really good sir keep up the amazing videos.

[@kerryhuston3669]

I mean on I'll son. But I used the baby powder an 1.5 or so years later it caused mosture to build up and rusted out my metal frame around the windows. So I switch to grafite powder. Just trying to help. Love all your shows. Learn much new stuff. And also interesting.

[@mdoyle1981]

We did the same project (safari install) on our 67 bus by installing an internal floating threaded plate with oversize holes at the body shell. That allows for adjustment somewhat. By the way, just about all the safari window seals on the market SUCK. They pucker in the corners, and leak regardless of how well your safaris are installed. It's part of the experience, but on a nice day, running with them open is awesome.

[@SUBDUB67]

Hi Mustie, my Safaris leak from time to time, spoke to a guy that does these and he has drilled small drain holes where the safari frame sits, then has a hose to drain down through the floor and onto the ground...might be worth considering, otherwise just make windows close harder 😉

[@blobby273]

great video and a absolutely stunning bus you must be very proud of it ,

[@davidtosh7200]

1967 is the only year which the VW Safari bus does equipped with both 12 volt electrical system but the last year of folding split windshield. For 1966, VW Karmann Ghia does came with 12 volt electrical system. It came with a coupe and convertible forms for 1966 VW Karmann Ghia. Also in 1967, VW Safari Bus is the last year that used Porsche style headlights. For 1968, VW Bus, and Westfalia Campers uses the new body shell, and the changes includes: 1). Glass cover over sealed beam headlights eliminated, 2). One piece windshield, 3). Two speed windshield wiper system, 4). Dual brake system, 5). Redesigned steering wheel is more padded; spokes are dished shape for safety, 6). Collapsible steering column, 7). Dashboard is redesigned and padded, 8). One piece front and rear bumpers, bows and Over riders eliminated; bumper length shortened slightly, and 9). Bigger windows for better visibility, and 10). Single sliding side door replaced swing out double door. For 1968 VW Type 2, pick up trucks, and panel van are also available.

[@Darryl603]

In the up position, both windows are the same! Nice job : )

[@SuperGliderman]

Great video Daren they look great and don't lol to much different but after watching all your bids I think you will be looking for a matching pair. When trying to pull the metal frames onto the glass just a thought but how about tying some rope around them slack and use a stick or something like a sort of turnakey to tighten rope up and pull the glass in.

[@mspysu79]

Very nice work, live the antenna solution and mascot holding it!

[@donduncan4047]

Love your bus! You sure do awesome work.

[@mickpurcell272]

Another good video,really enjoy watching keep up the good work👍

[@5150mxVW]

very sweet

[@vernonzehr]

Phew! Glad you mentioned the "morse code" chattering. I thought it was someone tied up in the back trying to get a message out.

[@Zeemike1]

Lucy now has AC !!! good job. But you take on jobs I would never attempt.

[@lespeeks2150]

Wow no instructions for the flip up windows , it looks awesome mustie1 well done 😎

[@carhead9397]

You are making a convert out of me.i never was a vs fan. Now I'm looking in yards at them. Damn it

[@johndondero8619]

Thought you were gonna say insert joke here after you asked do you think this is a two hand job ? Lmao. Love your videos. I learn so much from watching you and use your methods and tricks as well. Tx Mustie

[@samwisegamgee289]

I think I can actually feel the breeze skimming the top of my bald head during the teste drive..lol...nice job

[@apassionfortangling3671]

You can get window tinting film in a shade to match?

[@MivMusseStudios]

hi musti, i have been working for Carglass (a automotive glass replacement company in Europe) and can tell you you can make a template of your window 1-1 on cardboard and have a new layered safety window made, especially since the bus has flat glass, my hunch would be that the window you took out without a logo or markings were made that way. keep up the good work !

[@davidelton8860]

Lucy is looking Sharp! :) I think She would really groove on the ride with some Dead playing in the background :)

[@Tjousk]

That remote for the generator was a surprise. I want one.

[@Ejrupolsen]

loved every minute of your video. 👍 and a generator width a remote key start ??!! never seen that before ? 😄. greetings from Denmark. 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@TheFurriestOne]

Ha, fob-start generator, nice! That's one way to scare the bears away!

[@altonriggs2352]

Noise no big deal...love the.content and your manner.

[@nicholascremato]

The drive is so beautiful!!!!!

[@galeschmidt3016]

Look like great bug catchers. I like it.

[@grandprismatic]

The tinted looks good Mustie!

[@dodgydruid]

Hehe you could use Pampers as shop rags and nappy sacks for gloves, all new baby style mechanicking ftw :)

[@danielheartsill4269]

The bug restoration shop my son worked at during his high school years used silicone spray for all window rubber. They used the silicone like WD40 with the little tube to keep it from getting all over the car.

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Awesome job once again Mustie.

[@marcryvon]

Love your telecommunication manager.

[@thomasdickey7033]

great job with that first window.

[@davidthehillbilly7995]

Good job as usual. You may not want to drive Lucy with the windows open that far. You haven't lived until you've caught a bird in the throat at 60. Don't ask me how I know....

[@AndyHullMcPenguin]

24:44 glass balanced on head, screw balanced on end of screwdriver, mustie1 balanced on one foot, what could possibly go wrong :¬)

[@BobBorakovitz]

it's lovebug season in Florida right now...you should try that here ;)

[@Dave52732]

Hi Mustie. Just a quick mention that the radio antenna is designed to have a given length. You could measure the the length of the original one and trim the one down you created if it is significantly longer. It has to do with the wavelength of the frequencies it is supposed to receive..

[@tiporari]

dave52732 Most radio stations crank out so much excessive power even badly tuned antennas receive well enough around here. With PLL synthesized digital tuners, you can get decent reception with a bannana :)

[@feltro19]

Awesome windshield on lucy

[@graemetoobux8953]

Years ago I owned a light 15 citroen 1951 , I loved driving that with the front window pushed open, however it was a little like riding a motor bike with an open face helmet on, often being hit by bugs that would normaly meet their fate on the windscreen

[@Orbacron]

Cool breeze! , nice job mustie

[@richardturk7162]

Put the powder on your hand and then wipe it on the rubber seal LOL You made a huge mess for sure