VW Bus Restoration - Episode 20 - Bottom Job! | MicBergsma

[@MicBergsma]

**If you are a company that would like to sponsor a video or VW products for Kona please contact us: [e-mail] Collaborations are welcome! :) **Huge thank you to these companies for helping with Kona! ~EASTWOOD Website - www.eastwood.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/eastwoodco ~SKINNER CLASSICS Instagram: instagram.com/skinnerclassics/ Website - skinnerclassics.com

[@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms]

MicBergsma hope you find loads of sponsors Mic!

[@dennissimiyu4068]

Love your videos

[@MrMoggyman]

Wow, what a labor of love this is. Every bit of rot and rust in that 1967 bus is being eliminated. When finished this has to be one of Skinner's Classics finest restored VW buses. You just cannot but admire the great skill of Skinner's employees. These guys are simply the best at what they do.

[@martyngr33n]

AARRRGH!!! I've just binged watched episodes 1 - 20. I WANT EPISODE #21 - NOW! This is the best and most instructive restoration of a splitty I have come across. I have owned 5 of these beauties over the years, before they became super collectable. I am originally from the UK and used to go to VW Action every year (before it moved to Santa Pod Raceway). I now live in Ontario Canada and live in a small town that is a VW desert - I currently own a 2012 Beetle Turbo (just rebuilt the engine after the timing chain jumped) but want to get back into the air-cooled scene. Watching these videos has made me desperate to get one. I hope the progress continues and you end up with the Bus of your dreams - WELL DONE.

[@tomnekuda3818]

I had 5 of these old buses in my lifetime......best damn vehicle in the world. Wish I still had one of them......I'm too old and not in good shape or I'd find one and re-do it like I used to. I had a new one, a '72 but it just was not the same.......no karma. John Muir was right. Hope yours turns out right.....I'll be watching......good luck, buddy. Hang in there and keep the faith. Tom

[@julianlecircle3674]

I never realised that there were so many sealed metal box sections in the chassis. I hope you will drill acess holes to these cavities and after painting complete, spray these interneal cavities with Waxoyl to prevent corrosion from condensation or water ingress. The access holes can be flled with suitable rubber bungs. Repeat the treatment every few years and your bus will outlive us all!

[@RogerBurgess]

One day you will set your GoPro up low down on an open road, drive the bus towards it then come to a halt with the tyre next to the lens, a split second later a handful of sand falls past. You are going to be finding that stuff for years, so funny (I bet your dad still finds it in his garage to). What a cliff hanger at the end though! Loved yours and Lori's lockdown vid, hope things keep well for you guys.

[@RonaldFinger]

This bus is going to be better than new when it’s completed!

[@MicBergsma]

I can't wait!!

[@pa6390]

Nice metal work! Great Auto Body Technician!

[@MicBergsma]

I will let Silverio know :)

[@gregdavenne651]

I love watching this restoration,when you think about it how good volkswagen busses were put together back in its days is amazing 😉 and now 50 years later Skinner Classics is doing another great job together with you Mitch keeping this bus on the road. Can,t wait to see the next episode 👍🇦🇺

[@MicBergsma]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you!

[@stuwemhoener5937]

You put so much work into these video’s man, it’s just fantastic. This bus is going to be absolutely rock solid! WoW! I could watch this detailed stuff for hours! This series of video’s will be the Bible for VW bus restoration in the future! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the time you have put in editing these.

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Another great one alot more work done won't be long and she will be ready for the rear floors and maybe painting can't wait

[@lztoniolo]

Silverio work is outstanding. I really doubt most of people would be able to make such a great work with those metals. That guy deserves to be good payed for his work...

[@mattaly1921]

Finally, its arrive!

[@helms1453]

Satisfying to watch. Like Frankenstein getting a piece by piece stick together ✌️

[@discplayersports]

Previous ‘rust bucket,’ replacement parts, very labor intensive. Good luck!

[@andyjrichie6709]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching that Mitch 😊 the bus is coming along nicely 👌 great video ,

[@surfpapo]

We love your videos mang , so are tacking the bus back to Hawaii , I used to have a 1969 in Cali in the 80s now I regret Selling it , Peace Mic

[@darrinmc65]

Man! As I was watching this, I was thinking how they have to get these door openings just right or else the doors will not fit.... either they won’t close, or the gaps will be too wide. Sure enough, he checked the measurements and something wasn’t right. Don’t worry. they will figure it out.

[@diballen3102]

Its good to see you back and loving the slow but right restoration. That bus is looking good and solid.

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@philbringloe8699]

Michael,I am a big fan your work. You always have fun and love experientially in the moment.

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼

[@davidpringle8089]

I love watching the progress of your bus, I so much look forward to each new episode.

[@stacycarter8641]

Another great episode. I can’t wait to see the completed project.

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks! Me too!

[@TC-Henry]

I didn't see what was off on the door measurements, but I'm sure Silverio will be able to fix it. He's a master at this metal work. 👍 Great episode Mitch!

[@DeafMacBoi]

When I saw this new video then I jumped into my bed and picked up my iPad to enjoy this awesome video. Can’t wait for another episode......

[@TheAcousticWarfare]

Stoked! Just sat down to eat my dinner and was struggling to find something to watch....Then this popped up! Love this restoration series! 🤙

[@kiranfelix5799]

Same for me too..i was about to find something for lunch

[@Pete_R63]

My hearty belly laugh for the day- you popping out of the van in a onesie!!

[@MicBergsma]

😂😂😂 man that onesie is so comfortable and warm!! 🤗

[@marleneririe5531]

can't wait to see it done

[@VWLifeVW]

Great progress Mitch! Just think about one day Kona is going to be restored and you will have all these videos to look back on. It's come along way since sitting on jack stands in Texas!

[@philjames2542]

Another awesome episode. I can't wait to see the front panel go on 😊

[@margix1172]

VW should make this masterpiece available again!!!!

[@583706]

Oh my !... and still, the sand is finding it way out from the sand blasting months later 😆😆. Its looking good Mitch and can’t wait for the next episode 👍🏽

[@deafboy95]

I instantly watch it right away when you post it!

[@mrvolksmad]

Awesome video fella, your bus is coming on in leaps n bounds...... roll on the next one...

[@lancemillward1912]

Great channel. Big ups from New Zealand

[@waynegonnella5790]

I think you are one of the coolest series and as a person everyone should have a buddy like you hang 10 dude lol

[@larryb.lindsay2366]

It may seem like it is dragging on to you but I would say it is progressing very nicely

[@nikhilckaviraj653]

Nice body work.helped to know more about VWbus....a subscriber from India

[@MicBergsma]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Mikefngarage]

Man Mitch have you seen my single cab restoration. that bus was cherry compared to single cab before we both started.

[@jonandrew52]

I'm learning so much from your videos Mitch, you cutie pie.

[@haskyb9184]

Nice to know even the experts who do it day in and day out stil run into problems. Dread to think what the labour bill will be on this bus, but it'll be awesome at the end. Make sure you cavity wax the Cr@p out of all the frame, sills etc, esp in that Hawaiian salt! Ben UK

[@mreadinichannel1664]

Yes!! Finally got to see what happen next 😍👍🙌

[@b4d_b0yz_avuesmuleteem60]

Finally..... I'm waiting your video all the time....

[@bossbaby5631]

Nice job, been watching and taking notes for my bus

[@CDNRICH]

Mic - i had to laugh at 14:00 with you still blowing out from your sand blasting ! ** but you know you're going to be just adding back on those Hawaii beaches my friend . all the best .

[@MicBergsma]

Haha! I will vacuum more often so sand will not build up inside the bus 😉

[@alanpaulick7815]

Hi Dude when are you going to work on your BUS again. Missing you and your build big time watching from sunny Hermanus South Africa 🏖🇿🇦

[@locosporlosvolkys7640]

Gran video!. Estaba deseando ver el progreso de la Kona,estoy entretenido y aprendiendo con tus vídeos!. Gran trabajo!

[@moietlereste69]

super video comme d habitude presser de voir le reste de la restoration je suis de france

[@bourdon845]

Joli travail !

[@Wane_96792]

About time braddah been waiting for your videos really want to see this build til the end.

[@bryantovar7103]

Keep it up sir, one day i will do this with my own. Thank you for the videos! 🤙🏽

[@modotvideo]

Thank u for posting this now I can’t wait for the next.... figures the door opening would be off can’t wait to see how it gets fixed

[@PavelNSK]

«Рамы»-огонь! Привет из России!

[@hataaurider]

I love VW.....coming well done man. I hope to see when done......

[@cedricmahieu4864]

hye,felicitation,good job,i work on my westy 64 too.Could you tell me what sort of Grits Abrasive File Belts was used?40?60?80?Thank you

[@vannipaolo]

Great episode, with final suspense …👽😬

[@WiljanWiljan]

Hi Mic, i love your channel but mostly because you are so great in explaining and helping with the Gopro camera's. In these videos regarding the VW Bus restoration, you are unfortunate not telling how you filmed this? for us members interested in the video part, that would have been great if you combine this into your videos

[@Brad_Jenkins]

I used the dog house cooler when I built my Baja Bug, smart move!

[@MicBergsma]

Awesome glad I did! Thanks for stopping by!

[@tommyaleks100]

Great videos, I love them :) Anyway, I`m glad that was not my car you blowed the sand on poor customers car :)

[@alexeynixon9400]

Was it so good idea to make sand blasting earlier?

[@Katojana]

Isnt the self etching primer made so you dont have to prime afterwards?

[@prajwalprajunewcomer3579]

I am waiting for the full restoration of the vehicle

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@gyomdelacreuse922]

What a big day when the boss will said Go for paint!!! But before some more work to do... Why don't you do all the grinding part after welding or cuting to save construction time to Silverio?Are you gonna inject rust remover inside of the tubular strructure that exhaust so much rust with the air gun? Hello from France. Go back to work!!!!

[@Mak_health]

Nice episode,nice restoration you make me feels good for that restoration one day I Will do mine😅💪💪

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks! 😄👍🏼👍🏼 Awesome!!

[@Kk_evoIII]

Any progress on the engine? Or is still still sitting somewhere at the shop?

[@shaunxthexmod777]

before the primer ! but was it you sprayed it with..it was (( clear ))? 9:51

[@donaldharris9657]

What does self etching primer do?

[@GT.Bugger]

Great video, first time watching. You did more work in this video than I have in about 10 haha.

[@MicBergsma]

😂😂👍🏼 Welcome to my channel!

[@paulgeorge150]

Wow Mitch, by the time you have finished mate there wouldn’t to many panels that wasn’t replaced.

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Coming out good!!! And wow that was a lot of crap inside the bus you blew out haha

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks Marcus, haha yeah man I hope no more! 😂😂

[@rustezzz5785]

It’s 3am out here , but I’m up for it

[@randyhughes5160]

Stick the doors in and look at the gap’s

[@jhonygalaxy8687]

Great vídeo again. When Will be finish the bus? Greetings from México.

[@АлексейДьяченко-ж2е]

Hi!!! When there will be a continuation of the bus restoration... Thanks..

[@MicBergsma]

Hey, the next episode is coming very soon 😄👍🏼

[@АлексейДьяченко-ж2е]

MicBergsma Thank you waiting!!!

[@Polecat54941]

A tale of two different league of Panel beater, Can you tell which is which?

[@oldbicyclework]

Yes finaly

[@Doubleodude]

Nice job man. I really enjoyed this.

[@richarddenny2458]

I wonder and ask you. is that correct?? Robert Skinner is related to former NASCAR Truck series race driver Mike Skinner??? Correct??

[@gilvanalvesdemoura3213]

Belo trabalho 🇧🇷👍

[@jonesdecorators]

I have to drip feed every video. I take intervals every 9mins to make each episode last longer 🤙🏽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ervinbeci728]

Beautiful Episod..but very short and some parts you have repeat 2 or 3 times.. but in the end .thumbs up dude..😉

[@gimligimli93]

Nice! When will the bus be ready and drive out? at 30 episode? :D

[@vladimirgheorghiev7472]

Hello, I follow your videos with interest. I admire your exploits on your activities. I am deaf and of French nationality and I am of Moldova origin, spoken Russian language, I am in couple with 2 children. I would like to know where the work on the VW van is. Is it finished or set aside for later. Just a question out of curiosity: do you have a paid job? The videos take place in which city: Hawaii or Seattle? I visited Seattle in 2014 at a friend's house. It is a very beautiful city, very clean and artistic. There is one very original thing, the house is decorated with chewing gum. And also the place that honors comedians Bruce Lee. I have also been to California, Nevada. At the home of deaf friends. I notice that you have the passion for renovating the moped. I have go pro but I don't know how to edit videos. Like you. My spouse does not have time to devote to this. It's a shame because I would like to use it and distribute it like you. If you accept we can get in touch for questions to exchange.

[@tomsummers1137]

This is taking place in Vacaville, California. Mitch will get to your questions but I just want to say hello, and encourage you to check out Deaf Volks on FaceBook..

[@steveb7583]

cool blue shades Mic.give us a link i need them. love your vids

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

Lots of work.

[@MicBergsma]

Yup that's normal thing for bus restoration 😉

[@matheusmonteiro5633]

Muito trabalho a kombi vai Ficar linda

[@alexandermuniz6118]

Love your video from Puerto Rico.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you so much 😊

[@yudiwavianto8454]

Good mr. MicBergsma. I am from indonesia 🙏🙏🙏

[@gabymaty8567]

HACE UNA SEMANA ENCONTRE UNA BARNDOOR 1950 !!!!!!!! =) , PERO NO SE SI VOY A ARMARLA , EN MI PAIS NO SE CONSIGUE NADA ...

[@jimmyeatshoe]

WOOOHOO!! Ep 20!!! 😁🤙

[@Rudi.D]

still great to follow...looking forward to the next episode :)

[@MicBergsma]

😄🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@bandaruveeresh9870]

How much time does he need,,???????????

[@francois8799]

thank you for sharing I love your exciting video I think you are doing really well. a cuckoo from France. I use Google translation I hope you will understand if never translated well.🇫🇷🤟🤟🤟🎸👍👍👍

[@MicBergsma]

😄🤙🏼🙌🏼

[@zacharybrosious2293]

Fantastic video as usual, looking forward to seeing paint on Kona. How much do I need to contribute to take a ride if I visit Hawaii 😂 j/k

[@ummetarafder782]

Episodes more 21 all will have a different new only.

[@wanzer74]

Nice, another one!!!!

[@MicBergsma]

More to come!

[@hemumishra7328]

We want part 21

[@joseeduardo9264]

I reallly love watch it

[@MicBergsma]

Awesome 😄🙌🏼

[@DerekSan_Arg]

Amazing!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks Derek!

[@FrankEspina]

Quién es el nuevo gordito del equipo! Saludos !

[@danielpereira9288]

Ei Hermano tenho um vê fusca top vejo seus vídeos q ver a conbi brasil