VW Bus Restoration - Episode 40 - OCTO Bus Show and Kona fans! | MicBergsma

Welcome to episode 40 of my 1967 VW Bus restoration KZbin Series! We traveled to southern California for a huge VW event to look for Kona parts! Here for first time? Watch from the beginning of us buying our bus HERE - • Buying our dream 1967 ...
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• 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!
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[@MicBergsma]

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[@lacasanostra9670]

I am from Algeria and I am one of your loyal followers and the work you are working on in your car is my dream in life 😟

[@leonardlaing6733]

There were a lot of Kona fans but it looked like there were also A LOT of Mitch fans. You and Lori are celebrities. Awesome.

[@Mikefngarage]

That was so fun MItch. it was so coincidental that CT called right when we were talking. Just in one place. CT, Micbergsma Jehu Garcia and Mike Fn garage.....Absolutely not planned Just every day life as a KZbinr. Hope to see you around Socal again soon. Can do some more bus stuff. I tell everybody I talk to CT all the time to help him learn how to do restorations. Wearing My PINGU shirt ha ha

[@lancemillward1912]

Your energy and enthusiasm paying off. Love your channel.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you Lance!

[@rush2112andahalf]

So beautiful..bring tears to my eyes...

[@hayzee4429]

I've spent two hours sitting in the rain in Edinburgh watching the Tattoo Show. It was awsome. Unfortunately now l am back in my hotel room and l have the flu. The only cure for this is sitting up and watching a few episodes of MicBergsma VW Restoration.

[@aliensprtcrico]

Wao Mic the electric bus blew my mind...🤯🤯🤯

[@robertcourtemanche9185]

You should totally try to get a tour of Fluffy (the comedian) VW museum. That would make a great episode.

[@GagakMalaya]

Thats True.

[@billisaacs702]

Nice to see Mitch prying the wallet open a little bit to take care of Lori while she's in town. :)

[@kimonogryphon3770]

Just wished to say you and your wife are inspiring, as I am mostly deaf myself (nearly 70% hearing loss) since 2015, and a huge VW fan. I am considering a Squareback or a THING myself to mod or go full electric, possibly next year. I also love when you do the ASL along with the subtitles, makes it easy to follow, as reading lips is hard. You now have a family of followers, me, wife, and daughter. Thank you for what you and your gracious wife are doing, keep smiling my friend. And we will keep you both in prayers. Sincerely, DeafGryphon

[@paulinebaban4913]

At least you & partner had a lovely time and catch up with friends. So cool looking at all those VW's. 🚎

[@jimmyeatshoe]

Your happiness is so infectious Mic! What a great video and a great bus show! Jim (UK) 🇬🇧🤙

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks Jim!

[@carlslater753]

40 was awesome ! They are Kona fans but mostly Mic & Lori fans . Love you guys. Carl & Sarah Slater from Trinity Fla

[@stefankick638]

Mega. VW Bus 😍👍🏻

[@shazadbukhari7291]

So much love in this community, amazing to see this. Especially when we live in a sad bitter world at the moment. ❤️

[@southernpaths2986]

5:38…. Lol!!! Definitely not expecting that, especially in LA!

[@gottasplit5707]

Such a great show! That electric bus is amazing. The fact that it can be upgraded as new tech comes out, like better and cheaper batteries, is fantastic.

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks man! Yeah I am looking forward to the future on how they make things better and smaller

[@johntovey3928]

Wow, what a great show

[@scole901]

your a rock star mitch

[@brezel53]

Mega!

[@chrissingewald546]

Fantastic video again,amazing to see all the busses with their owners !!

[@MicBergsma]

Many thanks! Yeah really cool!!

[@alisonlavigne2266]

hi Mic my name is Alison and I'm from São Paulo Brazil and I'm following you on Renovating Your Kombi I don't miss any videos Hugs !! 🤜🤛🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@MicBergsma]

😊🫶🏼

[@martin096]

Loved this episode. You must feel like a celeb 😂

[@frankmay447]

Great video🥰 So many nice T1 buses, WOW!!! Nice to see, that so many people like to drive the VW T1 from good old germany😉 Stay safe and best wishes to you and your wife 🙋‍♂️ Greetings from 🇩🇪

[@isaacstone7899]

You still amazed meeting fans and have good time photoing with them, hope you get good parts for your kona.

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

What a great show, lots of beautifuls bugs.amazing

[@johnshields1776]

Wow I didn't realized how much work upholstery is! But it's looking good!

[@stevelozano9523]

Glad you had a blast at OCTO. I remember in my days going to all those events, SOTO, OCTO and others. I remember buying a side ladder for my bus and before I even got out, someone wanted to buy it while walking. He offered and doubled what I got. Great deals...

[@alex120945]

🤣

[@cap526]

Insane !!! 🤪 It's seems you Mic , Lori and of course Kona are immortal . Thanks for sharing 🤙

[@s1amvwbug]

So, nice to see a new video up. Cannot wait for 41. Hope we see stuff completed and ready for paint!

[@rainrabbit9209]

I can see Skinner Classics! 😀👍 Great show.

[@glynharper1066]

Great to see you enjoyed the show, its a long drive for you, ours are mostly only a couple of ours away, and nice to catch up with a load of your followers.

[@rajiv4972]

Many thanks

[@fw-fpv5828]

Ooooh you are a beautiful star and proud. 😎💪👍

[@MicBergsma]

😊 thank you

[@christiankeller4962]

Cool! Greatings from Switzerland! All the best wishes! Good luck with your VW Bus! Im allways folling you !

[@fonhollohan2908]

I love the ole cyclops light on the top of some of those ole buses. Its one of my favorite items of all.

[@MicBergsma]

Yeah they are so cool!

[@scarletbyers8748]

Awesome video 👍🏻

[@mcreationgraph]

J'adore ton aventure ! Je te suis depuis des années depuis la France ! 🇨🇵

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day guys, I've just found your channel. You and your wife are going all out on your bus it's going to look awesome when finished. I have a 63 bug called Betsie that is almost finished and just last week I picked up a 67 split window pannel so I'm looking forward to starting that. So thanks for sharing your journey man. ✌️Peace from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

[@cassio9788]

❤️VW!!!👏👏👏❕❕❕🤝🍀

[@petasmith6956]

Hi Mitch and Lori from down under Western Australia been watching your restoration videos and loving them you are certainly doing a fantastic job on your bus I noticed your last name Bergsma I went to school with a friend who’s name was bergsma as well his parents came from holland keep up the great work regards peta

[@grahamstaddon9990]

Some beautiful buses there, wish my T4 looked half as good as these

[@MemoBar100]

What a cool place!!!

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼 Yes!

[@Primeros1000]

Ahhh I didn’t notice you came to Long Beach CA it would it been great to meet you.

[@StevenKingMarch051961]

Cant wait to see more video's and see Kona all done thanks so much.

[@scottking2340]

I absolutely love this channel! Since discovering it a week ago, my mornings start off with coffee and your channel for some great fun and laughter! Thanks for brightening up my mornings!!

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks Scott! Welcome to my channel!

[@iamhutt]

G’day mate, all iI can say is thank God your back. Cheers, Guy from downunder.

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼 Hope you are staying warm in winter while summer up here 😅

[@signsman2581]

VW Bus very good ❗️ I used to go to Hawaii on my honeymoon. The nature of Hawaii was the best.

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks! Awesome us too!!

[@PJGGolfer]

What a great show to go to. I can tell you and Lori are thrilled to be there. You maybe more than Lori. :) 11:45. I like the white/orange bus. How cool was it to meet all your fans. You need a disguise to move around so you can see the buses. lol The electric bus was cool. NIce to see you have a day seeing what you like. Cheers!

[@MicBergsma]

Haha yes more than her, we didn't really look forward to drive 15 hours round trip 😂 but glad we went and meet a lot of people. I agree... orange / white bus is so amazing! Thanks for the comment!

[@lawnoji23]

7:43 same your colour in dream come true!!i hope kona will finished in future!!ahola!!

[@abuthahirnk7666]

Iam always waiting for u r episodes..

[@hayzee4429]

Gets me through my nightshift at work big guy.

[@MicBergsma]

Right on! 😄👍🏼

[@randyisham7873]

Love watching your videos. Been watching from the beginning. What an amazing journey with this Bus. Can’t wait to see the finish product. Keep up the good work. 🤙🏼

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks so much!

[@mikegarrett861]

Great people" Great Bus community......

[@FerrySwart]

Wow, made it to episode 40! this is just so cool to watch and Mic, i like your attitude! And i love what you're doing with the bus. Can't wait to see the next episode. Saying Hi from the Netherlands, Europe.

[@alex120945]

Thank you for the beautiful video my friend. Watching this at the sound of the air-raid alarm in my Ukraine is unbelievable fantasy. I feel like I'm right there with these people. I have the impression that there is no war and I see happy faces of children, women and men. They are laughing. They are happy. When the war is over I will surely take our bus with my family, my daughter and son, my beloved wife and I will go to the sea to rest. Glory to Ukraine!

[@kpdvw]

all "the parts" are already installed in these cool buses....!

[@cezaryantuszewski5523]

Wow SUper

[@normanmerrill1241]

You are famous…you and your wife have touched thousands…well done…I like the ev idea…

[@eduardorogeliorodriguez7012]

Hermano llegaste a mi corazon

[@SkaterStimm]

Mike Fn Garage needs to see this!

[@MicBergsma]

😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@steveroy6334]

I was there, first time to Cali, wish I could have meet you. Been watching you since Bergman days

[@MicBergsma]

Wow dang, maybe someday in Maui 😄👍🏼

[@stephenkirsuphumble3960]

🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🤙😎Just what i needed!! Keep going Mitch!!

[@FixItScotty]

All my favorite VW/KZbin celebs. Glad you got to experience Jehu's electric bus. Can't wait to finish mine.

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@majeedwm1]

Your happiness is so infectious you are so qute Mic! What a great video and a great bus show! Abdul Majeed Mughal from Lahire Pakistsn

[@thitiwutthanachotkhawanit9157]

I follow every clip of your work. waiting to see your car I'm rooting for you.

[@MicBergsma]

I appreciate that!

[@toliakvw]

Super jeszcze dali i ładnie remont i spokój Auto VW

[@ndf.freitas]

Depois de maratonar 40 capítulos aguardo ansiosamente a continuação desta sua saga. Parabéns pelo seu trabalho e respeito aos profissionais ao seu lado. abraço desde o Brasil. After marathoning 40 chapters, I eagerly await the continuation of this saga. Congratulations on your work and respect to the professionals by your side. hug from Brazil

[@rolphwartieda2707]

Cuando tu pasion es autentica? es digno de aplauco! Feliz de ver a un paisano peruano alli, awesome!

[@mtb10speed]

Very good...

[@user-re5mj9ww9o]

Спасибо. Мне 62 года и мне очень приятно смотреть ваши роллики и рестоврацию авто. Спасибо

[@Milledge.Austin]

That electric bus is so amazing!

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

So bummed I missed octo this year. My bus wasn’t ready. I’m curious about that electric bus. I wanna go electric when it’s time to replace my engine but 10k is still too much for me. I might have to wait. All I really need is a new case but will prob upgrade the crank and cam. We’ll see. Thanks for sharing. Good seeing some of the homies.

[@corypobrien]

Thanks for this series of Videos - I saw a somewhat negative comment awhile back about how long it takes between videos... It takes a lot of work to produce these videos! All good... Looking forward to seeing the bus start to finish up - You're at the paint stage!! awesome. Great work

[@michaeln.7058]

T1-busses are no more payable in Germany,I had a lot of T2 -busses,but they are all gone🥺,Greetings from Germany-Michael 🤙🙋🏻

[@hugo73gathier21]

It is very beautiful !! Too me , I love there buses vw t1 ! there are many different colors and styles … WoW !😍👌🏻👌🏻🚌

[@icsunonova]

i feel a electric conversion is coming :P

[@scottpella7419]

The Dove Blue Campingbox you passed on the freeway at 2:54 was Greg and Clara!!! I miss them at our PNW shows...

[@bourdon845]

Joli véhicule

[@Rudi.D]

indeed a long day...you both are famous Lori & Mic...even I like the GoPro video's :) greetz again from Antwerp - Belgium

[@krekautofunilaria8730]

Belas Combes Mir de bom pra ti tenha um ótimo dia 🙏🌼 É nos krekauto funilaria.... Brasil

[@hinddreen]

❤️❤️❤️

[@locosporlosvolkys7640]

Es un sueño estar en el OCTO. Me alegro que se hayan divertido tanto!

[@rush2112andahalf]

Might you make KOna electric? Why not eh? Your lovely girlfriend (wife?) could drive too! Start a fund-me page to get it converted! Keep the old engine in storage!

[@High12083]

Only it missing is your Kona bus in that car show

[@toliakvw]

Super i fajnie ciekawe auto vw

[@datasaez]

Excelente

[@5cloudwalker]

Excellent. now GO ELECTRIC so your wife can drive it too 😊. ❤🇨🇦👍

[@MicBergsma]

Oh yeah something we are thinking :)

[@bryancooper2699]

It’s time for episode 41

[@fonhollohan2908]

Is it not to late to go electric! you can always sell your engine and transmission and all the other things that you don't need to go electric. I think you should, since you like it so much! and like he said no maintenance. If I were you I would definitely do it.

[@MicBergsma]

Yeah true... can change later... Hawaii electricity is so expensive and we don't want to spend $$ on solar panels on a rental house... maybe later, will see :)

[@wagnermacgyver4391]

Você é simpatia pura e impossível não gosta de você adoro seus vídeos parabéns por nos dar algo diferente

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

lol 5 30 AM// my hart start pumping at 6 AM

[@faridberrah1254]

Good

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks

[@faridberrah1254]

My dear friend, your work is perfect and we add

[@xicobarreto]

Maravilhoso

[@user-mz2ys8jb6t]

🙏🙏🙏

[@High12083]

You probably have to get another bus for Lori and have Kona Jr. And your bus will be Kona Sr. Kona Jr. will be a electric bus for Lori

[@conceptalfa]

👍👍👍

[@Koloherides]

I watch all your videos. you now live hawaii I guess you live big island because of your bus name. we live in hawi and have a 61 double and wife has 65 vw bus all done great videos

[@jake2772]

2:00 Rio vista area? Awesome video btw 🤙🏼

[@AgentBiohazard]

wow! wonder how heavy was that electric bus with those batteries haha it made the ride even smoother too along with the quiet little electric motor. will be sweet if someone came up with a way to fit electric motor to power the front wheel drive while still have gas motor in the rear...... too much of weight i suppose! lol