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

Welcome to episode 35 of my 1967 VW Bus restoration KZbin Series! If you are here for first time, watch from the beginning of us buying our bus HERE - • Buying our dream 1967 ...
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About MicBergsma:
Aloha! My channel is a fun mix of How To Videos, DIY, Tutorials, Product Reviews, Travels, Vlogs, Adventures, my VW Bus, and more! With most videos focused on helping people learn how to improve their videography or photography skills with various cameras, equipment, and accessories! I specialize in GoPro tutorials, Sony cameras, DJI Quadcopters, Apple iPhones, and more! I put subtitles on most of my videos because I am 90% deaf and I use sign language to communicate. I currently reside with my wife Lori in the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Hit the subscribe button to join me on my next adventure!
VW Bus Restoration - Episode 35 - Fit Fit Fit! | MicBergsma
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[@MicBergsma]

If you are here for first time, watch from the beginning of us buying our bus HERE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XNdo1rqdmgfrs -Sublime's Gas tank www.sublimerestos.com/product/sublime-splitscreen-aluminium-fuel-tank - use code "SKINNERCLASSICS" to save on bulk shipping to California from UK! -ANKER 521 Portable Power Station - amzn.to/3yuAI32 -Custom Jersey - www.teamjerseyspro.com - use 'MICBERGSMA' for 10% off!

[@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.

[@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🇧🇷 🤔👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaelbolt4530]

I admire Claudios thoroughness, great video

[@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

[@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!

[@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]

😄🙏🏼❤️🎄

[@Cake...]

Merry Christmas Mr MicBergsma 🎅!

[@Mikefngarage]

that Anker thing is pretty cool.

[@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

[@weschilton]

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

[@juanmauricioneira7864]

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

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼totally!

[@deanrobinson3717]

Nice one Mitch , Claudio is a magician

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Dean! He’s super!

[@MrRicardochiba]

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

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@chopperhehehe]

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

[@ahmadjamal4544]

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

[@backyardkombi5466]

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

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you man!

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

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

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!!

[@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

[@rainrabbit9209]

Looks fantastic and you are in the BEST shop!

[@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 ✌

[@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.

[@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!

[@ericlunn5323]

Claudio's patience is fantastic!!

[@MicBergsma]

I know, right!

[@ИванПетров-з9к4ж]

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

[@SikatAbis89]

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

[@snowdogs59]

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

[@henrygreen19]

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

[@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! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@leonardlaing6733]

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

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@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

[@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.

[@xavierbabin4451]

Super work , Good luck. Hello from France 🇨🇵

[@tcullen5895]

Props to Claudio. That guy knows his business

[@jwald6795]

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

[@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 😂👍🏼

[@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

[@lesliegreer5527]

Awesome about Subline Gas tank = 16 gallons! Mele Kalikamaka

[@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! 🙏🏼🎄

[@macoyaquino9101]

wow bro new episode. Watching from 🇵🇭

[@A.I.Tsarouchas]

Hi Mic!!! Greeting from Greece 🇬🇷!!!!

[@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! :)

[@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

[@alanpaulick7815]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@jimmyeatshoe]

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

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼 thanks James!

[@kiwinewz2042]

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

[@sarahslater6018]

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

[@chrismathews663]

I like the finish on the hammered paint pieces!

[@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.

[@josephsaukuru5102]

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

[@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! 😄🙌🏼

[@frankholli3678]

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

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

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

[@Adaml_306]

Yeah I’m excited for a new bus episode!!! Haha So cool to watch the progress!

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@Polecat54941]

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

[@krysboszko2136]

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

[@chrissingewald546]

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

[@CJLeTeff]

Claudio is an artist! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@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

[@kevinm0076]

Cherry video thanks 4 sharing 🤙🤙🤙

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks Kevin!

[@simonaeldred]

Watching straight away😎😎

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼

[@medicocreguitarist4206]

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

[@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

[@V6TIUZAO]

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

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you 😄🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Den4.Sanin80]

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

[@conceptalfa]

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

[@MicBergsma]

Yes!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@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!!

[@uddesantosneves7856]

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

[@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.

[@freddoram]

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

[@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”

[@pabloo5550]

Love from INDIA bro ❤️❤️

[@rolandnaser3324]

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

[@albegt98]

good job man;-)

[@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

[@charleswilliamson1840]

Look forward to every episode been really good watching the progress great work

[@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.

[@jocelynebron8142]

Hi Mic✌️very good job as usual😄so the desire to see progress grows see you soon and courage

[@Thegobstopper61]

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

[@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! 👍👍😊🙌

[@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..

[@空冷エンジン]

丁寧で素晴らしい仕事です

[@peterbunzeck5486]

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

[@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!

[@sarahslater6018]

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

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@ncstonecrew]

Claudio is a true perfectionist!

[@A-boenkoez]

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

[@toliakvw]

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

[@randolphblotenberg3383]

Sehr gute Arbeit viele Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

[@faviobosco]

Gran trabajo! Claudio es un crack! Saludos!

[@eddinjosecalero8892]

hello friend, greetings, I've been following you since I was in Nicaragua, now I live in Dallas, Texas 🖐

[@j.acostabiker4550]

Un suscriptor más saludos

[@danielvanmourik]

little bitt i like it every time

[@Scottyr05]

Mic, Happy New Year!! I have just binged watched every episode in the last week from Adelaide, South Australia! What an amazing series and congratulations on an awesome build! This should be on Netflix!! Shout-out to Robert, Claudio and the entire team for putting this together not to mention your wife! I cannot wait to see some more episodes and keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@MicBergsma]

Happy new year Scotty! That’s so awesome! Thank you!! More to come! See you in next one! Be safe out there 🙌🏼

[@rbcrain2469]

Claudio is amazing, what a perfectionist

[@renancarvalho3001]

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

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@andreedgarcatarina3037]

very good to tidy up 🔨nice car trunk gate plus a lot of patience after very perfect 🤟🏽👌🏽😉🚙

[@mrtiabrown]

Wow what a Perfectionist wtg Claudio