VW Bus Restoration - Episode 35 - Fit Fit Fit! | MicBergsma

[@MicBergsma]

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[@MicBergsma]

@Frank Blackcrow yes! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@s1amvwbug]

Just for safety, next time you sand a edge like the window edge that you grind. I would put a wooden block on the sandpaper and wrap the sandpaper around it.. So, if your sanding, and slip you might hit a edge with your hand. You will not cut your finger or hand. That happened to me, and I learn quickly that metal and flesh do not play well at times. Anyhow, love the video. Can’t wait to see the next one.

[@ramzy7579]

You are taking so long to release your videos

[@carvalhodamontanha6990]

@@s1amvwbug pode crê, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SDsailor7]

That bus must have cost a million bucks to restore.😞

[@pedroyepez7373]

Excelente Claudio y con Lenguaje de señas, saludos de Perú.

[@lesliegreer5527]

Awesome about Subline Gas tank = 16 gallons! Mele Kalikamaka

[@bejeris]

Seeing smile on Claudio’s face when he fixes something that was not aligned perfectly in the first place.. he simply knows his stuff! Awesome job, Mic, every episode is like an early Xmas present!

[@MicBergsma]

Haha yes best part when I see him smiling 😄👍🏼👍🏼 awesome, other present is coming later this month! 🙌🏼

[@carvalhodamontanha6990]

Cláudio trabalha muito bem, Acho que ele é Brasileiro🇧🇷 🤔👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ИванПетров-з9к4ж]

Отличная работа, парень в рубашке очень кропотлив , молодцы, уважение вам за такой основательный подход к делу👍

[@Mikefngarage]

that Anker thing is pretty cool.

[@jameslamb7300]

The time it takes to make it fit right, for a Pro like these guys maybe a day or two. For the rest of us, maybe a year or two! Watching the video's from the beginning has been a education. I am amazed at the skill professional's have learned and grateful for the opportunity to watch over the shoulder to get an idea of what it takes to make it fit. For perspective, the VW Factory mass produced these things daily! I wonder how many came off the line in 24 hours? I'm guessing one every 28 Seconds! Ha? Who knows. Nice job to all!

[@MicBergsma]

Man yeah I know! That’s why I took Kona to the shop to let progressional to take care of it, I wish I have experience… now I feel like I could do it myself on next project if it ever happen haha… yeah I was wondering about VW factory! I saw some old video clips from the factory somewhere it’s crazy!

[@michaelbolt4530]

I admire Claudios thoroughness, great video

[@chopperhehehe]

Kona is getting there Looking nice 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌

[@sarahslater6018]

Watched from the beginning , so glad to see 35. Love these vidios. Had a 77 van that I drove for 22 years ! Thanks Mic.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Wow that’s awesome and long time!

[@fernandoazuara1726]

Tengo una wolbaje para restaurar, la cambio ola vendo barata. Esta en Colombia. En Pereira espero su respuesta

[@mikec-hamilton]

Total respect for Claudio and Silverio. They take junk and make it new. Thanks for showing all this. It usually gets skipped over in car restoration videos. Here we are 35 videos in and still no paint. That's the difference between good and good enough.

[@willemp6432]

I know I should go to bed but this changed every thing...I know we are not going to c us again before X Mas so, my friend , I wish you, the family and all the boys in the shop a very , very special holiday. May all good things join you now and in the new year. Lot`s of greetings from Germany. ... .. Not Wolfsburg but Berlin...

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙏🏼❤️🎄

[@weschilton]

Claudio is an artist, an immensely skilled metal worker and a saint as well. Massive kudos to him and his hard work.

[@MrRicardochiba]

Claudio is the beast in the workshop, Robert too and you learn day after day! Good job guys!!!😎😎

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@juanmauricioneira7864]

Claudio is an artist !! Very nice work !! step by step !!

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼totally!

[@glynndavies8857]

that Claudio is a magician, he has such a skill and a compulsion to not settle for less than perfect.... magic hands. You have great help there, Mic

[@Cake...]

Merry Christmas Mr MicBergsma 🎅!

[@alanpaulick7815]

Claudio is God's gift to VW restorations such a humble MAN 👨 Bus is looking great 👌

[@rainrabbit9209]

Looks fantastic and you are in the BEST shop!

[@deanrobinson3717]

Nice one Mitch , Claudio is a magician

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Dean! He’s super!

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

your doing very good work very skilled work // and takes lots of time . nice to see this work today !!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!!

[@backyardkombi5466]

A pleasure to watch. Thanks for all your hard work restoring the bus, filming, and editing.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you man!

[@131dyana]

Very interesting this is the first time on this build will have to go back to begining and see how this started. Thank you.

[@leonardlaing6733]

Wow. That’s tedious work. Claudio has patience and expertise. Your attention to detail will pay off.

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@SikatAbis89]

Nice jobb brother.. From indonesia..🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@henrygreen19]

Masters at work !! The end result will be a mirror of all the time and effort now - can't wait .. .. .. .. !!

[@texasgirly1979]

WOW - NICE JOB. I WISH WE FILMED OUR BRONCO RESTORATION... BUT I WAS TOO BUSY DOING HOMESCHOOLING WITH KID LAST YEAR...

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Helen! Oh man that’s Lori’s dream bronco! 66-77! What year is yours? Ah yeah homeschool can be super busy

[@texasgirly1979]

@@MicBergsma 78-79 MOSTLY 79 BUT 78 LIGHTS I GUESS - SEE MY FB POST LAST WEEK OR SO.. LOOKS LIKE MONSTER TRUCK :D

[@brianwalsh829]

If you want a job doing properly go see this man he has pride in his work good job buddy the van is looking great 👍

[@MicBergsma]

Yeah! 😄🙌🏼

[@tcullen5895]

Props to Claudio. That guy knows his business

[@bava67]

Keep it rolling. Videos like yours keep me motivated. My Thing and Squareback are slowly progressing. But it’s going to be worth it in the end. Just like Kona.

[@MicBergsma]

Awesome Bryan! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@johnnewcomb1128]

Kona is starting to get there. Skinner Classics has done a great job. Your filming is a great compliment to the amount of detail they do. I know that there is alot of fitting that goes along when installing new metal, and it pays to spend a little more on quality parts. Can't wait for the next episode! Peace ✌

[@perlundin86]

Claudio should be called MM! Metal Magician! What a joy it is to se such amazing craftsmanship! And Mic, your videos and documentation of the process is absolutely amazing! I’m always longing for your next video!

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks! Mr. MM 😂👍🏼

[@Den4.Sanin80]

Смотрю твои видео...супер...удачи тебе парень!!!

[@snowdogs59]

I love seeing that roof on top of the van. So rowdy!

[@ericlunn5323]

Claudio's patience is fantastic!!

[@MicBergsma]

I know, right!

[@christianmccollum1028]

Glad to see you back! Always a treat watching you work on Kona when I'm not collecting parts for my 67 bus. I know how it feels thinking it will NEVER be done. Rest assured, pal, there IS light at the end of the tunnel. Sounds cliche, I know, lol. Keep up the good work!!!🤙🤙🤙 -much respect from Texas

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Hit me up on Instagram or Facebook I am trying to sell some parts

[@ahmadjamal4544]

It's so amazing..........Claudio......... Perfectionist............ you're so good man............. Love you Claudio...........

[@GracyMantoan]

Wow, Claudio is a true artist! What skills! When it comes to VW bus restoration, these guys at Skinner’s are the real deal! Nice work!

[@Thomas63r2]

I bought a Dove Blue small rear window 1962 standard Bus in 1977 for $475 plus I gave the seller my 10-speed bike (I was 16, this was my first car). It had a 1966 1300 cc engine from a Bug, and the John Muir step by step "Idiot" book helped me keep it fixed and running. Since it was a 15 year old car in SoCal it was not yet rusty, but it was dented, so I bought a couple gallons of bondo and some body working tools - my brother named it "das plastik ausgefullt schlitten" roughly "The Bondo Sled." I put some largish decals of Avocet birds on the panels where MicBergsma added extra windows. The back area had an upholsterd bed deep in shag pile carpet. I added chrome wheels and nipple caps. One of my neighbors was wholesaling parts and he hooked me up with a 4 into 1 header with a Corvair turbo muffler for $40. It was all good fun and games for a couple of years until one reckless Saturday night when I rolled it three times over while drifting it around a high school running track. It blew out several windows and was definitely twisted and mangled - but I drove it for another year before selling it for $425! With the huge number of hours going into MicBerg's Bus restoration it is easy to see why nice restored Buses are pricey.

[@macoyaquino9101]

wow bro new episode. Watching from 🇵🇭

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Hello again Mic & my beautiful Lady Kona!! Mic, you’re such a wonderful expert restorer!! Such a beautiful classic

[@rockubtzer]

At the VW factory fit wasn't an issue the door had to open and close the lines and door gaps didn't matter so long as water didn't come in the weather seals. This auto shop turns out their product's the same way Rolls-Royce does, Everything is hand fit to perfection. To me only welds in view would need grinding who cares what welds are under the car that service people will see. These guys care! Hidden or not welds are tidied up. They turn out works of art not just show quality cars. At this shop, you get more than what you pay for and then some!

[@robertnauss4815]

All in time keep your chin up brother....the waiting and hard work will be worth it ...gpod luck ...see you soon ..

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Robert

[@jimmyeatshoe]

The roof! Claudio is amazing! Thanks for ep35 Mic. Brilliant and in-depth as always 🤙🏼❤️

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼 thanks James!

[@Pete_R63]

I'm dying to see this thing complete and cruising around Hawaii!! Hopefully in person even if I am just standing by the side of the rode and you drive by!!!

[@MicBergsma]

Oh no I will stop and pick you up 😄🙌🏼

[@Pete_R63]

@@MicBergsma Why did I spell road wrong? I have been hit in the head too many times. Anyhow, I can't imagine what the final cost of all that work is going to be but it will be absolutely fantastic looking!

[@clasicradiolover]

Sir you are a kind person

[@kiwinewz2042]

Beautiful dude. Kia Kaha Arohanui from New Zealand. Come and surf here brother. I just love your learning.

[@vwt5camping717]

Claudio is a absolute master at his craft loved watching this episode the bus is going to be amazing

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼 so lucky to have him working on Kona. Thank you!

[@xavierbabin4451]

Super work , Good luck. Hello from France 🇨🇵

[@josephsaukuru5102]

Very hard working guy Claudia I thought wrong of him keep it up guys 💯👍

[@안영준-x6e]

작업하는것 보니깐 장인 정신이 느껴지는데요 대단합니다 굿

[@frankholli3678]

I've been watching your videos for years, starting with Burgmann 400. You're a cool guy and always in a good mood, keep up the good work. !!! Best regards from Germany :)

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Frank! :)

[@stevemitchell238]

Now people know just why it takes a good body shop time to compleatly repaint a car and do it right the body work is what takes the time

[@lancemillward1912]

Quick weld on the roof before he does another test fit.

[@medicocreguitarist4206]

Just my opinion but Claudio is a true craftsman. I love watching him refuse to accept anything but perfection.

[@chrismathews663]

I like the finish on the hammered paint pieces!

[@jwald6795]

Claudio looks like he's done this a couple of times. Great craftsmanship.

[@gordonellens2997]

Season greetings brother to you and your family especially your bus with all yr hard work cheers and God bless.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you and same to yall! 🙏🏼🎄

[@createdeccentricities6620]

Mic, your videos make me wish I still had my '67 Camper Van, a butt-load of moolah, expertise, and time enough to restore it to how it looked when it rolled off the line at Wolfsburg.

[@空冷エンジン]

丁寧で素晴らしい仕事です

[@uddesantosneves7856]

Não termina nunca essa Kombi......!!!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Seems like whomever is making those roof sections needs to rethink how they are doing them and selling them.

[@MicBergsma]

Right, very disappointed

[@Thegobstopper61]

So inspirational big guy .I have signed up to a ESL couse at my local college.

[@БайсланЛовпаче]

салют . видно добрые отвественные люди . удачи вам . грамотная работа .

[@Polecat54941]

I wish these videos were twice as long! the end always comes so soon........

[@kevinm0076]

Cherry video thanks 4 sharing 🤙🤙🤙

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks Kevin!

[@renancarvalho3001]

O trabalho do Claudio é perfeito, muito detalhista. Parabéns 👏👏👏👏

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@danielvanmourik]

little bitt i like it every time

[@waterislife.9204]

Hello buddy, hang in there 🙏 it's coming together great. You're doing a great job prepping everything on your own. Be blessed.

[@freddoram]

Felicidades!!! Claudio es un Ching*n, trae buenos recuerdos de mi Sr. Padre! Gracias!

[@edm9527]

It looks like the team in the garage are doing a great job with loads of pride in there work, very rare these days

[@SDsailor7]

They should, they are getting paid good money.

[@frankholli3678]

Du bist einfach ein Super Typ, mach weiter so ;)

[@peterbunzeck5486]

Wow, der wird schöner als in den 60ern neu ausgeliefert, so exact hat man früher nicht auf die Spaltmaße geachtet.👍

[@conceptalfa]

Claudio does a great job, all respect!!! 👍 👍 👍

[@MicBergsma]

Yes!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@martycarter3306]

Oh man..that's my favorite vw...I knew a friend that had one..it was green and he had it since 69...he kept it inside the shop..

[@treyjohnson4035]

Getting closer

[@chrissingewald546]

Nice episode again! What a hell of a job to fit the doors and the roof perfect!

[@rolandnaser3324]

Very impressing, i learn alot restoring my bus, your videos help a lot, thank you, happy new year

[@sarahslater6018]

Loved 35 , hope to see 36 soon ! Love these vidios. Carl & Sarah Slater

[@RolandsKanal]

When it is ready, put a lot of grease in all inner parts of your bus, so it will nearly never rust again. Something like FluidFilm in Germany...

[@MicBergsma]

🙌🏼👍🏼

[@A.I.Tsarouchas]

Hi Mic!!! Greeting from Greece 🇬🇷!!!!

[@ct71rr20]

Nice progress, keep the videos coming! I feel your pain. I think I've test fitted the quarter panels on my car at least a 100 times - put them on, check fitment, take them off, adjust, repeat...It's a tedious process but well worth it in the end!! You'll really appreciate all this work getting gaps and body lines lined up once it's finished. And no aftermarket/reproduction panels ever fit 100%. You'll always have to modify them in some way. Kona is going to be beautiful when she's done!!

[@krysboszko2136]

Amazing progress on the van Mic! All the best buddy!

[@panagiotispakos6456]

Every time you upload a video i wait for the next video to see what will happen with the bus

[@oscarkeller5936]

I noticed that you recorded this video on my birthday May 12th

[@MicBergsma]

That’s awesome 😄🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Mic buddy you amaze me every video is a step closer and all the hard work going into your van it’s going to look so great have a great Christmas if there ain’t another video out by then and happy new year

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Ranger! Planning to post other one around Christmas break 😄🙏🏼

[@rangercwgbear6352]

@@MicBergsma ok buddy sounds great hope you and the wife and family have a great Christmas

[@A-boenkoez]

body repair is so amazing, more perfect by the skilfull tehcnician

[@syncrosimon]

Watching straight away😎😎

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi Mic, Nice to see the bus is coming so well along Nice to have with great progress👍🏻. Nice to have people working with your project and knows their work🍀👍🏻☮️🙏🇳🇴.Greetings HCS.

[@1raker2]

After all those excellent,exciting episodes you are doing great filming too! Claudio did incredible job like you did. I still learning your ASL which is interesting because l am deaf too! 👍👍😊🙌

[@V6TIUZAO]

I love this it !!! amazing !!!🤙🏻🤙🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you 😄🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@pabloo5550]

Love from INDIA bro ❤️❤️

[@mcreationgraph]

Claudio est impressionnant !!!! Cest vraiment du bon travail très soigné !!! Bravo 🇲🇫

[@toliakvw]

Супер долго ждал всегда смотри до сериале лайк лайк лайк 👍👍👍👍

[@connymassi]

Hello I saw all your bus Videos in 4 days. Learned a lot and collected ideas. For may 58 bus. Great Videos keep it up. Can't wait for the next Video to come out. Greetings from Germany. Happy New Year. Gruß Massimo

[@rbcrain2469]

Claudio is amazing, what a perfectionist

[@randolphblotenberg3383]

Sehr gute Arbeit viele Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

[@ins4328]

We will see other video before the end of the year? 😊

[@MicBergsma]

Around Christmas! :)

[@sevendaystoheavensevendays4077]

😲Wow! Happy to find your build! your episode’s are very educational and entertaining! Your content and the way you present it is outstanding! Please keep them coming! I’m a VW Van and Porsche dude from way back and have owned and operated a few shops” I have subscribed and recommend everyone to fasten your couch seatbelts and come along for the ride! “Peace be with you”

[@sarahslater6018]

Please don't make us wait too long for 36. Great job ! Carl & Sarah Slater.

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@SkaterStimm]

I am doing the roof to my double cab right now, had the roof shipped from Seattle to San Diego, and the shipper crushed it. I spent a couple hours and got most of the damage out but it will require a lot more work before I can install it. Paying close attention to Claudio's techniques he is really good. I have to replace my bow too. I can't believe he had to remove all those spot welds, maybe the manufacture should not assemble them and leave them apart for ease of installation.

[@MicBergsma]

Oh man that’s no good about it being crushed… new or used roof? Glad you got to fix it👏🏼👏🏼 yes I wish they just ship the roof in two pieces 🥺

[@SkaterStimm]

@@MicBergsma Used roof from the same year. It was stepped on and dented pretty heavily which is a shame because it was perfect for shipping. Luckily I surprised myself and got the dents out (mostly) and during the holiday I will be installing it, and taking my time. Hopefully it turns out well! Can't wait to see how your roof turns out!