VW Bus Restoration - Episode 25 | MicBergsma

[@MicBergsma]

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[@kamakazitv574]

Coming along nice

[@mullerman1104]

Did you seal the drilled holes with paint, I couldn’t see it that’s why I ask...

[@leejones3075]

Hi mic Bergsma you are very good VW bus body kit how long episode 38 Kona the bus

[@rustyramblings5807]

Watching the amount of hard work and craftsmanship that goes into restoring one of these old buses makes me understand why the value is so high.

[@hudentdw2]

Only special dedicated folks can do these jobs and you are special dudes!

[@Bertdevries4865]

Yesterday I watched 12 episodes in one de row. Unbelievable how much work you have done. Respect for your hard work aswell your dad. I think this will be the bus of your dreams. Greetings to your lovely wife and your mom. What a amazing women. I go back to watch episode 13 and follow your improvements sincerely Bert de Vries. The Netherlands

[@russelblackwell6041]

The workmanship and pride is top shelf this is coming along fantastic I wish many tradesman here in Australia put this much effort into their work

[@bigears4426]

Russel Blackwell there are plenty , but do you have lots of money because that's what it takes

[@Mikefngarage]

7:43 yup Doing that kind of restoration is lots of work. that is why I dont do it like that anymore. I take shortcuts but still end up with good results. Been there done that. then when its done you are worried about door dings and rock chips. Too much worry. I just want it done and drive it.

[@walterhulsey5297]

Much impressed with the guys in the shop, so much pride shows in there work, job well done ..love your videos, cypress, tx

[@philjames2542]

Its looking fabulous Mic, and so exciting to see the nose going on, she's starting to look like a real bus again! 👌 I love watching a pro at work. Those shut lines are absolutely perfect 😯 Hurry up and get the next episode uploaded, i cant wait 😁👍

[@davidbray6515]

Thats going to be one show stopping bus matey

[@mtstew1233]

Whenever a new Kona video hits KZbin an angel gets its wings. This may or may not be completely proven. But it just makes everything in life better on those days. 🤙🤟🏼🤙

[@miltonjunior5173]

What a wonderful jigsaw puzzle Silverio has to deal with. BTW, his bodywork skills are great!

[@MattyH73]

Good to see you are getting your hands dirty and getting in there !

[@andyk1635]

Oh man, it's so good to see Kona with his nose again, even if it's only for a few seconds. The door fitts better than EVERY original one I've seen. Good job Mic! Stay healthy and a big 👍from Germany. My kids and I can't wait to see you go out for a road trip. 🤘🤘🤘😎

[@schmiri89]

I'm watching this video while I am in Labor. It helps me get distracted and calms me down! Keep up the good work with Kona! Can't wait to see the end result!

[@MicBergsma]

That's great!! Hope things going well with you and have a good weekend!

[@schmiri89]

@@MicBergsma Everything is going well! I gave birth to a baby girl! Have a great weekend, too!

[@richardhughes9074]

Absolutely fantastic to see your bus getting more metal and slowly coming out of the rolling cage she will be better than when she left the factory 🙂

[@Stephen.C.]

Thrilled to see it with its face on. Feels like a major step forward. You have learned so much Mic.

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

Again topwork of silverado. nice to see that the nose is getting on the bus next time. all that fantastic work on the bus takes forrever, but after that it will be a joy to drive in it. see you next time mic. be safe.

[@jimpuff8409]

Love these videos. Like watching this whole process . I have a ‘62 camper !

[@richardmason902]

OMG -- Couldn't believe that Tradie using his planishing hammer to strike that bolster in the first few minutes of the video. Just me I guess --- Sorry. Get it done. Yeah. Looking good. Bookmarked it and coming back to watch when I've got more time to really appreciate this vid.

[@tawakaladethabraniginting8187]

Big respect for all team. Its amazing when you start a view month ago. Almost a year. Its just not a car,you put all love and doing with heart. Awesome.. bearhug from indonesia

[@alarmboy01]

What great craftsmanship and attention to detail. Glad you stuck with it and I can see you are too 😁.

[@johnnewcomb1128]

Liked the crimping tool. I used a lot of screws to hold panels in place for fit and to hold in place for welding too. I don't have many vice grips and definitely not the fancy ones. Those dog legs were not fun to fit, but its altogether and painted. Those guys are really great craftsmen! Peace

[@study650]

I've never seen such attention to detail. These guys are awesome.

[@bobbyvanderwerff5879]

Hi it's comming along,doing awesome can't wait to see when finished.

[@corkeys52]

Very impressed with the quality of work, you will have a brand new van.

[@Chris-wp3ew]

Lots of progress in the last two episodes! Amazing workmanship.

[@tomsummers1137]

Seeing you fishing with Silverio made me feel so good.

[@MicBergsma]

Yeah! He’s great guy 😎👍🏼

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Coming out great man!!!! I liked that seam crimping tool they used on the driver seat pan.. never seen on before.

[@tstoneami]

Love stumbling on channels like this. Absolutely loving this one. Was wondering why so much effort was made to grind back welds in places unseen or generally unseen? Unground welds are stronger...

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

What a great job.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!

[@glenmontiel]

So cool to see your videos. All the work being done and great joy to see how all pieces, with a little adjustment fit into place. Had a laugh when I saw you fix your boot and used clamps to glue them together 😆😆😆 I wonder what's next, as I see this was done in the beginning of March and the pandemic was coming. Can't wait until next one. Cool man! 🙏🏻

[@Pete_R63]

Wouldn't have been easier (and cheaper) to invent time travel, go back to the 60s and buy a new one and then store it in a barn somewhere? ; ) I feel like it is going to be a $100K van before long. But, it looks like it will be better than it was when it rolled off the factory line. I can't wait to see this beauty finished! So impressed with the attention to all the little details in every step. Workmanship of a true master/artist.

[@andywarrington4738]

superb video , your skill level is increasing , good to see , attention to detail is the key .

[@landonmarx4753]

Silverio needs a Volkswagen hat. That gmc hatakes me laugh!!!😉😂😂

[@syncrosimon]

So many hours works, it’s amazing to see👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@aledafhra]

my favorite discovery-worthy series

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Great job can't wait till the next video love seeing this bus coming along and how everything taking there time can't wait to see it back up on its wheels

[@ericpieczanowsky4552]

Un super travail !!!!! Félicitations Je suis fan Mieux que du neuf

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Wow all the work you have done and alot help from your friends in the shop love it I always look forward to this build and the next video

[@gastonmontivero9139]

Que increíble trabajo de Silverio y también tuyo con'las terminaciones de las soldaduras, como cambia con el frente ya quiero ver terminada y ver el color que vas a elegir ja. Te felicito y vamos por el otro capítulo!! Saludos desde San Juan'Argentina!!

[@bossdog20]

Nice work my man lots of love from Australia.

[@Wane_96792]

Awesome dude! Been following this building from the beginning and bro just can't wait to see the completion and seeing cruisin thru the beaches of Hana ,kihei or all over Maui.😎😎😎🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Yeah totally! Can't wait!!

[@zacharybrosious2293]

Up early due to clocks changing and this is one heck of a good surprise 👍

[@ianinnes8063]

Amazing to see kona looking like a bus again so much hard work by u all . Best of luck with it . I love vw too would love my own crew cab pickup maybe some day il find one i can afford lol . Anyway pls take care stay safe man . Chat soon . .... ian...

[@MicBergsma]

thank you! Yeah you can! Keep searching 😄👍🏼 you too 🙏🏼

[@bluetickhound16]

Wow... if this was filmed in March, when was the episode a few back filmed when you were so sick with what was clearly the ‘Rona??? In any event the progress is amazing! Nice to see Kona so close to having a face again!!

[@kimoandrews5802]

crazy that you cannot even ask about the diseases without being censored.... many people in NoCal had a virus in the Dec to March timeframe...

[@goriopukolo]

wow,.. unlike before, it did'nt take long to see kona again.....

[@fitriekmal1014]

I am a Malaysian .... I will wait for the next episode

[@MicBergsma]

Hi! Awesome 😄🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@brdessunti]

very nice from Brazil!!!

[@Dansterooni]

LOVE this series! BTW nice touch on the cowboy boots - keep up the good work! LOL

[@bigjohn4574]

I look forward to the next video. Good Job!!

[@IleniaCore]

The date is back yes 🤣 Kona is coming 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@fabiopereira2299]

Great job congratulations Hug from Brazil🇧🇷

[@twoshade7076]

Kona is taking up its form again, this time put together much stronger and durable with the hands of skilled craftsmen. EXCELLENT WORK!

[@kellydecker3549]

Looking good!!!!!

[@pyronitro]

Amazing Amazing attention to detail! its gonna be one spectacular bus!!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks, can't wait! 😁🙏🏼

[@shavinmccrotch9435]

Looks like Kona’s just starting to come into focus! 😎

[@MicBergsma]

Yes!! Best part!!

[@legacymarker69]

Love it

[@roberthwinter6324]

Silverio is a true artist.

[@MicBergsma]

I agreed, he's awesome

[@tedlinzy5865]

Rockin job man! 🤙from Texas!

[@mokokawi]

Yeah....going along good...and fishing

[@poyakiani7883]

34:10 They say when your only glue is a panel adhesive, everything starts to look like a panel!!! 😂 😂 Almost there my dear friend, you're almost there 💪💪. Just hope you had somebody to catch you when Bill the bill showed up!! 🤙🤙

[@bobstark7897]

Nice job 👍 !

[@Innochamp]

Awesome work👏🏻

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davyboscart1089]

👍 craftsmanship! 🤩🇧🇪

[@juanmauricioneira7864]

Great tool to fix borders !

[@SkaterStimm]

Amazing job, Love that Mike Fn Garage just did his nose, and it is neat to see two different techniques. I think I do prefer the spot welder over the drill hole and weld method. However the panel adhesive is a good idea for that area. What primer are you using to cover up the spot welds? Eastwood weld through primer or etch primer? Wouldn't it be better to use an epoxy primer since you will be near the ocean with this bus and those areas are prone to rust?

[@MicBergsma]

Awesome, yeah it’s cool to see few methods what other people do. Next episode we will show how we install the nose, can’t wait! Self etching primer for covering the spot welding

[@bayardfonseca5270]

@@MicBergsma Hey! Please I need the constructive data of the decagonal "wheel" (10 sides) that you built as a tool to turn the vehicle (Wolkswagon bus) and have access to all sides to facilitate the repro work. What are the dimensions of the tubes, thickness, length of each section of the "wheel", etc., ???. Tanks from Brazil. Hugs to everyone in the garage.

[@FernandoelChachi]

I would love to watch a video fishing with Silverio. Really. He is awesome!

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼 If we do again, I will film the action...

[@yogi5835]

Mic your becoming quite the bodyman, maybe when the bus is done you could take a drive over to FL and help me figure out how to get my hummer to stop leaking on passenger side.

[@modotvideo]

Holycow this is exciting. I would be let’s throw the wheels on, shove the engine in and let’s go! Ur getting so close

[@MicBergsma]

😁👍🏼👍🏼

[@bourdon845]

Quel travail !

[@evangelizaksablank]

Finally, I was specting this!! So cool job

[@macoyaquino9101]

finally new epeisode💪 watching from Philippines

[@goriopukolo]

inaabangan mo rin pala to bro....same here...

[@macoyaquino9101]

@@goriopukolo oo bro tagal kuna rin pinapanuod ito.

[@goriopukolo]

@@macoyaquino9101ako mula pa nung umpisa, fr episode 1, lagi ko to inaabangan..

[@macoyaquino9101]

@@goriopukolo pinanuod ko din yan simula episode 1 hanggang ngayon.

[@markpfeifer1402]

Hey Mic. Keep up the good work dude.

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks, will do!

[@platoon-mg1qv]

I like Silverio's yellow shirt... 🍻🙌

[@MicBergsma]

haha me too! 😂🙌🏼

[@DeafMacBoi]

Look like your Kona bus might be done next year or two. After that Kona bus would be $1 billion dollars machine. Good job!

[@MicBergsma]

That would be cool!

[@silveriorangel5976]

BUEN TRABAJO SILVER !!!

[@Jimb0w63]

Hello from France, One question why glueing the panels of the front face if you finally weld it after ? Havwe fun ! =)

[@alexanderschafer8169]

R.I.P. little bee.

[@vannipaolo]

Yeah, Man...but now we wonna know how many fishes you caught (...and obviously how many Silverio...) 😜😂😂😂

[@arkadigevondyan4074]

Cool job Bro

[@silverstarrestorations1633]

Looking good

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks 🤙🏼

[@gmmtubemx]

Saludos excelente trabajo de ambos.

[@mitchellmally6381]

Hey Mitch. Just wondering if you can answer my question about why the CC on KZbin has changed? I have asked other bloggers and they tell me they have CC on their videos but KZbin says its unavailable, its starting to hack me off because I use CC all time for most viewing. I don't know who ask at KZbin to gat answers. Hope you can help me with this. Really love how you're van is coming together. Have watched all the videos on it. Keep the good work.

[@ailtonluizferreira4694]

Boa aventura, gostaria de ver essa joia pronta, admiro demais seu trabalho. valeu!!!!

[@hallo736]

Love your videos 😁

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! 😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@knutso4u]

Amazing!!

[@jasonmoses6207]

"Glad I am able to help so project goes faster." Just before you said this I was thinking to myself, he should be up to some of the simple welding by now. No?

[@MicBergsma]

I asked if I could do welding and it’s little too risky job for since I am not an employee at the shop, if I get hurt, then it will be a trouble

[@jasonmoses6207]

@@MicBergsma : Ah, legal troubles. That makes sense. I guess you're lucky they're willing to let you in the shop at all. Anyway, I'm still loving the series. Thank you.

[@bladerunnervw]

Great to see the front going on, do you plan to keep your bus as original as possible, original paint colour ? I know you fitted disc brakes, I’m hoping to do some work on my bus over the winter here in England , as we are in another Lockdown. Keep up the great work and stay safe 👍🏻

[@Doubleodude]

Thanks man this is brain 🧠 candy!

[@indiansoul912]

Keep going!!

[@MicBergsma]

I will! 😁👍🏼

[@modotvideo]

I'm curious are u planning to keep the reduction boxes or go with a Freeway Flyer transmission?

[@MicBergsma]

We are figuring it out 🙏🏼🧐

[@modotvideo]

@@MicBergsma i would love to learn more about transaxle reduction boxes. There was a kit years ago to install a IRS into early buses. I cant find much about it. Came out in the 90's. It would be sweet to cruz highway at a lest 60mph

[@macoyaquino9101]

dont skip the ads to help build fast👌😊

[@billystergiopoulos8025]

Nice stuff,hey quick question did you sicaflex the ribs on the side?

[@rpicadog]

Amazin video Friend , regads from Costa Rica Rodo's

[@MicBergsma]

Hola, Gracias !! 😎🙏🏼

[@PortalFPV]

34:12 if it's good enough for your car, it's good enough for your boots! ;D;D;D;D

[@1osmosiss]

Where do you guys get the new pieces to fit on the Kombi?

[@Gradow8]

You filmed on March? its like 7 months ago? what about now done yet? :D im waiting for next eposide..

[@toliakvw]

Super bus VW

[@Robb403]

Nothing motivates me more than seeing someone putting in a hard day's work.

[@jamessmith7691]

I'm confused, primer is porous to absorb paint . I thought you'd spray some sort of undercoat on it to shed any moisture. I admire your craftsmanship and dedication to these old timers.