VW Bus Restoration - Episode 68 - Monster! | MicBergsma

Welcome to episode 68 of our 1967 VW Bus restoration KZbin Series!
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About MicBergsma:
Aloha! My channel is a 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!
Filmed by Mitch + Lori Bergsma
Edited on Final Cut Pro X on Mac
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[@MicBergsma]

Here for first time? Watch from the beginning HERE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XNdo1rqdmgfrs

[@pavelsakhawat]

Are you going to upload next part of kona or not???

[@seanwolf8056]

As a father of a son with hearing loss, I admire you creating this KZbin content. You are a great role model!

[@blazeroranger]

Please don’t call us hearing loss or hearing impaired…. Hard of hearing OR Deaf…..

[@seanwolf8056]

@blazeroranger my son has the loss of his hearing. Therefore, he has a hearing loss. He is 30 years old, and that is what he refers to. So, my comment about being the role model, and this is your takeaway? Have a nice day.

[@james5796]

Well done looking after you son Sir!!🙏🙏🙏

[@DdDd-ss3ms]

@@blazeroranger WOW You do not represent "us" That man was talking about HIS son and about Mike, not about you. cool down man, smoke some good green cigarette

[@blazeroranger]

@@seanwolf8056 hearing loss is an insult. Hearing impaired is an insult. “Hearing loss” is using in data science but not label anyone. I am Deaf and I have rights to let you know about it and you bullied me?

[@CJ-ok7rk]

Didn't think there was much difference in the blues until it was resprayed, now it pops, good choice.

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

I thought the same. Much deeper blue. The other blue was too light

[@briandrum1]

Ok, so I'm colorblind and when you guys were so upset about the original color not being what you had hoped I thought you were overreacting a bit. Now that I see the new color (at least what my eyes see), I wholeheartedly agree that it needed to be done! Even a colorblind man knows when the paint is wrong 🙃

[@jimmyfish5388]

Fantastic to see how well it’s coming on. Putting the engine in is a real milestone. Well done Mitch. Good to finally see Dom doing his job.

[@DdDd-ss3ms]

After all you definitively were right about the blue colour 🙂. The new blue is so much better and looks really fresh without the whitewash shade ❤

[@charleshart6992]

Enjoying your journey - the colour change was spot-on!

[@stevebeck57]

Dom reminds me of my father in the body shop. He always had a vision of all the parts laid out to paint and it was like a symphony. Us 3 boys were professional taper offers. Love what you do and thanks for sharing.♥️👍🏼

[@budz.e4730]

This guy knows what he’s doing , very knowledgeable when it comes to VW no short cuts

[@weschilton]

Yay!!! That color looks AWESOME! What a difference. And that engine, wow. Nice upgrade. You're going to be so happy with that.

[@ktmcc4360]

The color is dead on perfect. Well worth the frustration to see it correct. Great job!

[@johnhinz1173]

I’m so happy, finally got the color you two have wanted!❤

[@joseeduardo9264]

wow , The Monster Engine plus with a correct color = The Best Bus of the World

[@institutokleos]

I will always have a special place in my heart for the VW Bus because my father used to own a VW T2 Camper edition. We used to have great road trips together and even when we weren't traveling, I would often get the keys and stay inside the bus studying, drawing or playing on my own (I am autistic). I remember once or twice my father gave me math lessons inside the bus because the house had 3 cats and 3 dogs who wouldn't let us concentrate. On my 41st birthday I bought a Playmobil T1 model that I exhibit with pride on my office. These videos bring great nostalgia and I hope you can build many good memories to cherish on board of your restored bus :-)

[@mlpdp]

I thought you guys were nuts for not liking the first color.... you guys were right. New color is perfect and much better! Love the videos!

[@johnshields1776]

My thought exactly. The new color does make a different. Im glad they decided to get it repainted and loving it! Can't wait for the next video.

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks so much! Trust the process we are going through :)

[@lsilva8431]

I'm so excited to see Kona getting ready. It will look great and for sure with a better performance with the bigger engine. The inside will be amazing with the colours you guys chosen. The result will be excellent because your attention to details as well to all your partners and the help from Robert and team. Cannot wait to see the final product.

[@S2NAZ]

I know you’ve been frustrated with Dom being on his own timeline, but the finish up paint work really shines. He’s done beautiful work and deserves to be recognized for it. Please tell him I said HI 👋🏻 Kona the Bus is coming along Mic! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁♥️

[@dgadver]

It's a great day when one of your videos comes out!!!! Cheers from Long Island, NY!

[@Madtech19]

The new blue looks awesome! The Robins egg blue did not look appropriate....Kudos to you and Lori for pursuing the appropriate colour! Yes, I'm from Canada!

[@jamesorendorff2731]

That's one hell of an engine!!!! Can't wait to hear it fire up

[@dayneditiont5.163]

Your attention to detail is simply amazing. I've been following you since the start of this build. This is going to be some machine. ❤

[@gottasplit5707]

8:51 Glad the bent wrench is helping out lol!😄 That 1776 cc is awesome! The EFI will also get you way better milage than carbs.

[@franklinrsantanac3635]

It is incredible how I miss every one of your episode in KZbin and I get anxious to see the next one and the final result of your dream coming true. God bless bless you both and thank you. ❤

[@timd2809]

Colour is so much better.

[@Humboldt710]

I can't even imagine how many TB of footage you have for this series! It's been fun keeping up with your updates.

[@MicBergsma]

I can't even begin to tell you on the footage.. haha

[@ikaro1120]

Awesome repair!!! Keep the VW Van Bus coming!!

[@kidbolas4007]

YOU ARE GREAT !😀😀😀

[@SportyJason]

I love the amount of attention to detail and patience you guys have, I seem to want everything done quick, need to change my ways an enjoy the process of things getting done overtime with quality work, thank you sir

[@KH102695]

You were so right to go with the darker blue!! They should call it MicBergsma Blue!! Awesome motor!!!

[@MicBergsma]

Haha love it!

[@ApexWoodworks]

Finally! I'm so glad that you persevered and kept with your initial paint colour, guys. Kona looks utstanding.

[@ruggapark1062]

A person living in Korea always supports your video

[@yanyans8660]

I don't understand what you mean, but I understand that you are a genius, brother

[@philjames2542]

This build just gets better! That colour is bang on perfect now 🥰 i was shocked when i saw you were going to fit a stock 1600, but so pleased that you saw the light. Hurry up with the next video please!!! 🙏

[@staffangottberg634]

Love the colour combo❤ and start to think about what I’m going to follow when kona is finished😳 will miss all of you! Has been fantastic to follow all of you all this time from episode nr1 until the last episode….when it’s coming!

[@MicBergsma]

awe.. we will have more Kona videos after she is finished. dont worry!

[@Geordo1960]

Absolutely beautiful color, such a good choice of color for that vehicle absolutely love it!

[@icantintyou]

insane amount of work has gone into this bus. super excited to see that look of color approval. greetings from east Tennessee

[@MicBergsma]

You and me both!

[@thomasshugar5636]

Peace and, and Love! GREAT job...Just AMAZING! I'll be watching this today~

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Well Done on the Hatch i agree with you not wanting to do the Hump” idea that would make that area a useless one for storage or at the very least a difficult one to use

[@macistanitrucker4815]

So nice to see it come together - looks SICK!

[@bryandunbar5871]

Now you can see the difference in the paint. This build just keeps getting better and better

[@carlosballesteros4670]

Absolutely gorgeous. This is not a mechanic but an artist!!!!!

[@Bertdevries4865]

Hi Mick and Lori. Bert here from the Netherlands. You were right to change the collor of Kona. The first blue was not popping collor. This second collor hits my laptopsreen like a fish in the ocean. Dom is mabye not always on time, but this man can spray paint. When you look at him when he maskes his work with tape, you see that he loves what he do. And that love for your work, results in beautiful paint work. Also the upgrade for the engine was a good idea. You need enough power to drive comfortable on anythe old engine must make to many power, wich it didn't had. This engine will take you to the end of the universe witenough horsepower, fuel consumption is more regulated by the intake system. It sound funny, but I am so proud of the two of you. I always tell friends about your youtube page and hope they have as much fun as I have when the watch all the episodes. I alway say, You have to see this story from day one. I realy love you guys. I sent you my love, and stay safe. Your love for each other, he love you have for the people that surrounds you, is a example for the rest of the world. Until next time champs. Bert de Vries from the Netherlands.

[@MicBergsma]

Awesome hear! Thanks for the support and for watching :)

[@krisbandle3989]

This is the best color combo ever! I can’t wait to see it done but I’ll be sad that it’s over.

[@markgessinger7273]

good decision about engine 1776 cc with twin carb. love it!

[@user-tg4tn2jq8j]

I love seeing Lori working on Kona also.

[@AliAlhasan-ho3tx]

You are an artist who plays sophistication

[@iwan1755]

Beautiful 👍

[@brilog69]

You look really happy Mitch!!

[@MilledgeAustin]

It's looking even better and better. Seeing it with the motor in it and now painted the way y'all wanted is so satisfying. Love the progress!

[@MicBergsma]

We agree!

[@clivemillington8452]

Personally ,I would have applied a smear of thread lock on all the engine fixings ( just in case ) ?👍👍

[@rcnotes]

Those engines get taken apart a lot. Threadlock would be a PITA. The best thing is to put it together the way the Bentley manual says. Source: ME. I've done a few air-cooled flat fours.

[@timgouine9844]

Hello from Wisconsin the bus is looking great. Both of you keep up the good work. 👍

[@Syl20]

Great ... Finally done with the right blue ! :)

[@jimmyeatshoe]

New blue = AWESOME! That engine is sick!!! Cant wait to hear it fire up with those pipes!! Super job guys 🎉🎉🎉

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks 👍

[@koolbugz]

this bus is going to be so sweet when he finally finishes it around 2045

[@kevenchen8144]

You do a great job!

[@marcom2248]

Very well done. You gave that old pile of metal a lot of love and revived it... 👍

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rolagzz20]

Looking good! wow, I can´t wait to see the finished Kona! Cheers!

[@brianscott9861]

The Kona looks awesome!!!

[@willemp6432]

Mitch. I so hope you`re going to do a Doku in maybe 4 episodes 1 and a half hour each. When this is done. I bet you big guy, it will be watched Millions of time. I know I would. More than once. Thank you and Lori so far. Love it.

[@chrisrhodes5464]

Looks like an you are getting to the down hill run on the bus now you got it in paint looking good now comes all the putting it back together

[@BillRussellVoiceActor]

Dude!! This motor is sick!! I saw years ago a bus with a 1776cc engine pulling the lost awesome trailer… but this? Could pull a house boat! Love it!!

[@henrygreen19]

Just absolutely great ! That motor will be awesome.

[@Raikon316]

Epic! Much Better paint and high five Mitch! 🤠🤚

[@antoniobertocchi5089]

Finally! looks amazing!

[@beefsoda1]

so much awesome happening!!!

[@narrowescape81]

Looks amazing!! Great attention to detail... truly a work of art.

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you very much!

[@quitx8028]

Paint DONE! Next most exciting part is upholstery.. lets gooo! :D

[@amunarjoh]

What an achievement! It is all such a perfect restoration. The icing on the cake? The engine! The Beast! Such an amazing job....

[@MicBergsma]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cedricpeneau6646]

👍👍magnifique Perfect bus🤙🤙

[@RogierYou]

Monster happy for you!

[@AliFateh-hk6el]

Hello, I am from Iran and I wish you good luck. I am a mechanic like you and I love my car. Thank you. I am also without friends

[@bernardocatalla10]

Mitch I been following your video from day 1 (episode 1) and I am very excited on the daily progress of your project, you have a very good and accommodating support team, kudos to Robert and his people for doing a great job on the body restoration, the paint job is awsome, I cant wait to see this project done and running. Say Hi to Lori, from Muntinglupa City, Philippines.

[@fredbuhl]

NEW PAAAAAINT _AND_ NEW ENNNGINE!?! WØØØT! That had to feel good! Looking forward to future eps.

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Love that you updated the motor and all the work you did I’m really thinking now doing a Bug hope that you have another project in the works love this

[@MicBergsma]

we have talked about it..

[@wellingtonfeitosa6853]

😃 está ficando linda! 😻 Parabéns, perfeito...👏

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

Yes, now is the perfect paint.

[@anushsewchurn7729]

Hello i waiting for you i can't waiting VW Bus Restoration - Episode 69!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marianoronchetti9943]

very good job my friend. go for more!!!!!

[@user-xj3pq2nn1k]

Yeah, BMW cars in blue are super cool! They really stand out on the road. 🚙💙

[@MicBergsma]

I totally agree!

[@russelblackwell6041]

stunning great job

[@marcuskirby9299]

Great video👍 I’m the first to say that Health and Safety has gone a bit mad these dats but please please put some boots on in a workshop environment😳

[@sassylovesdylan]

Beautiful ❤

[@laurenpuckett9713]

Wow! you did a great to do wires and engine around bus... Paint look so awesome! I alway want VW Bus.. cant afford.. Enjoy watching your videos.. Foward to see everything done and driving soon..

[@karoleigharmstrong8568]

Love the colour!

[@wychan2004]

Good i ❤ it... efi and an alternator... great upgrade

[@LaszloBagi]

Engine In.... New Paint! Awesome!!!!!

[@MicBergsma]

Oh yeah!

[@kuyajunogty2096]

I can wait anylonger Mic for Episode 69 please😇

[@mickeyloveminnie1729]

Congratulations you both jump happy finally beautiful color bus!

[@peterlaize5698]

Beautiful good job 👍

[@Krakkel]

Wow EFI nice good choice ❤

[@ausmartin1]

Absolutely Excellent choice modified to EFI, crank trigger and modern ignition. Well done !

[@MicBergsma]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jackmehoff2961]

Nice upgraded engine !

[@eddinjosecalero8892]

how cute this is, friend, congratulations

[@stuwemhoener5937]

I really loved this one with all the engine assembly! Nice one Mic! Love you man hope all is well with you man❤️

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you!

[@paulespi]

Hi Mic, I love this channel and have been learning a ton watching along your restoration. I picked up my dream 67 walkthrough this week and will now begin my own restoration journey. If you are ever passing through SF and need help with anything let me know. Best of luck - your bus is getting so close to the finish line!!! Best.

[@MicBergsma]

Rock on! And good luck with your resto!

[@ChristopherECook]

Pah ! hop hop so high ! You are happy so much ! Looking forward the next episode ! Hope you can show two pictures first paint (the wrong color) and the last paint ( the right color) you wanted. We the viewers would like to see compared. Up to you if you can show us the pictures. I am very happy for both of you. You did a good job. 👍 worth it to paint the right one...excalty color you always wanted. I ignore Dallas Cowboys on the MNF. I rather watch your show ! 😊 😁 😀 😃

[@GersonGetulioMachado]

Hi and Congrats...I am waiting for videos to finalisation of Van...you are special restorer .... hugs

[@riyadi_ajah]

Salut saya dengan usaha anda mulai dari awal sampai saat ini kondisinya sangat bagus... Semoga sukses selalu, pak... 🙏

[@jeantabet8794]

Brilliant👍

[@beatrizcedeno8191]

Hi Mitch, por fin ya es otro logro. YA casi termina tu meta. Espero con ansías el otro capítulo. ,🇻🇪☀️😃