Welcome to episode 75 of our 1967 VW Bus restoration KZbin Series! Here for the first time? Watch from the beginning HERE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XNdo1rqdmgfrs Grab Kona SHIRT / STICKERS here: bit.ly/KonaTheBusMerch
@jimmyfish53889 ай бұрын
What an amazing workshop.such a contrast to the last place. These people actually work!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
haha yeah night and day difference
@KH1026959 ай бұрын
Amazing craftsmanship!! Hard working and extremely skilled. Pulling all nighters shows how much they care about getting the job done right. The colors you chose are perfect for your build IMHO. Thanks again for showing just how much time and effort is involved in a restoration of this magnitude. Certainly one of the best ever.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jsgraham679 ай бұрын
I am over the moon with how amazing Kona is turning out. I'm sure you can't wait to be finished. This has been an amazing story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
@mrjoe169 ай бұрын
Man Mic!! So much action in this video!! Such a contrast compared to being at Skinners where you had to wait on someone to help you. I'm so glad to see some beautiful work being done on your bus! I can't wait for the next video!! Also, so awesome to see Lori happy and smiling again. Its good to be done at Skinners and moved on to the next stage. Bravo my friend.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
No doubt!
@paulkaiser73839 ай бұрын
OMG!!! Amazing upholstery team. So dedicated. Go Kona !!!
@RODZILLA659 ай бұрын
I am loving these interior episodes. So much work getting done, by such a skilled group of folks, working like a well oiled machine.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@robertnauss48159 ай бұрын
These guys are magician's unbelievable craftsmanship......top notch work...
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@HighAway9 ай бұрын
a friend sent me here... he likes that van and deaf dude building it is an inspiration for all Deafies. thumbs up from me n him, peace!
@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt9 ай бұрын
Just so very 😁 happy for u mitch and Lori 💞, just luv seeing all these professional people doing there professional work, literally art in motion, and evan work at night to get the job done, can't wait for the Windows that will change everything 😁🎉💞have fun , God bless 🙏
@mqalquileres9 ай бұрын
Hope you fand you wife feels better!! Great job! and this guys works excellent!!!! 👌🏼👊🏼👏🏼
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@ausmartin19 ай бұрын
Extremely professional out fit by this company --> West Coast Classic interiors = their staff skills are very impressive !
@jackieeastom87589 ай бұрын
Be encouraged my friend, anytime you do that level of customization you’re going to have 1 million little details come up in the process. In spite of the naysayers, I think you have shown great patients and understanding. Thank you for sharing the process. Prayers and blessings.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼 😊
@lutzmeier57349 ай бұрын
Hello, I live just a few kilometers from the birthplace of the VW BULLI. I think this careful restoration is excellent and a lot of fun to watch. My first car was also a VW Beetle built in 1951, it was already 10 years old when I bought it. Still driving a VW this time it's a TIGUAN. I'm already looking forward to the next episode.😃
@jeffhammond89699 ай бұрын
Looking more and more like it's ready for the road!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@isaacstone78999 ай бұрын
I remember my 1978 Honda Accord had same topping in 1990s. LOL, Lori reminds me in 1980s her Scooby-Doo cooler. Awesome topping work, it looks costly hours.
@cariq71129 ай бұрын
Dear Lori and Mic, at the final end you will own a wonderful, a beautiful, A UNIQUE VOLKSWAGEN BUS T1❣️ Made from your hearts and minds. You realy can be proud of! A T1 Bus for Life 🍀🙏🍀 Greetings from the home of VOLKSWAGEN! 🇩🇪WOFSBURG🇩🇪
@ExploringTheWestCoast9 ай бұрын
That ragtop segment was awesome 👍🏻! Quality workmanship right there! Fun to watch!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@garysurovec9 ай бұрын
Upholstery people are like expert magicians.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
agree!
@MP...1119 ай бұрын
The attention to detail is amazing and they make it look effortless. So much progress. Thank you for sharing!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@andyk16359 ай бұрын
Hey Mic, there's only one word to say: WOW!!! 😎🤙
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
cheers !!
@ExploringTheWestCoast9 ай бұрын
It must feel so good to see the light at the end of the tunnel! That bus is top notch, man, top notch! P.S. My son and his classmates at California School for the Deaf in Fremont, CA are following the build! 🤙 Looking so so good!!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Very cool! Glad y’all are enjoying the journey with me ! 😊🤙🏼
@TMF19549 ай бұрын
Hi Mitch and Lori. I'm SO impressed with the loving care you two are putting into this restoration. Kona is a gem. This upholstery crew is top notch and seem to be very easy to work with. I'm enjoying every second of the vids and I don't care how long it takes to post them. I'm just happy you're sharing the process with us and if you're able to defray some cost via the videos,good for you. My only regret is that I'll never get to meet you and Lori and I'll never see Kona in person.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Really appreciate your comment!
@rangercwgbear63529 ай бұрын
Love seeing more progress you two and the people helping getting it done
@ktmcc43609 ай бұрын
Beautiful work, amazing hands you have on her at this shop. You need to suffer quite a few nightmares to live your dreams. Its all going to be worth it. So stoked for you kids, you have put so much, so many years into this bus, Kona is the cleanest most beautiful bus I could imagine. You guys are killing it. Much love!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated !
@deanostevenson92389 ай бұрын
Wow , looking beautiful, credit to everyone
@beatrizcedeno81919 ай бұрын
Ya casi finaliza la tapicería. Está quedando muy bonito. Ya quiero ver terminado todo. 🇻🇪😀
@S2NAZ9 ай бұрын
This is such an epic build. All the details ❤ first class Mic! Great video editing too. So wonderful to see this new episode 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@derekwalters61329 ай бұрын
Mic don’t get discouraged, in the end these are just some minor setbacks along this journey. Can tell you and Lori are way happier working with this shop, you two are smiling way easier, and have to say these guys may be a young crew but then again when you’re 58 most people are young to you, they’re professionals through and through. The fits and finish I’m seeing are immaculate. This bud is gonna look way sweet when it’s all finished
@markgessinger72739 ай бұрын
it looks nice. Really enjoy to watch from begin to end soon..
@willemp64329 ай бұрын
I`m calling you Mic Mountain Mama from now on. "Berg" mountain in German and "ma" mother. I hope you`re going to make a compact version of this say, a 3 or 4 film length episodes from start to finish. I bet you Mic, it will be a hit. It is the most in depth restoration ever filmed.
@burkead9 ай бұрын
Wow, it's coming together so well and so fast. I'm really glad you found such a great group to do the interior.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Us too!
@ColinGarner-h1t9 ай бұрын
Clearly that van is going to be vastly better than when it left the factory . Looks fantastic . ❤
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank. you!
@michaelk88999 ай бұрын
Bravo TOP Great job!!!!!!!💫👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💫
@stevenausten-davies1419 ай бұрын
Skilled guys, excellent attitude
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
It's all about the attitude ! :)
@carlosalbertopereira32249 ай бұрын
Hello Mic here in Brazil VW is called Kombi and your Kombi is stunningly beautiful, congratulations, this Kombi is looking better than ordered, I really liked it
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@fernandolrocha9 ай бұрын
There's nothing like finding great professionals to do an excellent job on your bus.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Amen!
@Morphaplasm9 ай бұрын
Hi Mic! What a fabulous job the guys have done for you. Amazing skills and it 's looking amazing! Hope your'e both not too knackered? Looking forward to next episode. Take care of yourselves.🙂
@charleshart69929 ай бұрын
Great job! What a fantastic group of people!!
@snowdogs599 ай бұрын
I love the ragtop!
@user-ux9ix5vv8z9 ай бұрын
Hi Mick and Lori, what a journey, you are nearly there. It'll soon be time to enjoy the bus life. Take care love from the UK.
@soloban819 ай бұрын
Loving all the progress in these new episodes. Can’t wait to see it finished.
@autouniontypeA2 ай бұрын
Love this video, the roof mechanism video really helps me, as I have to do this on my 1960 Samba and I've never seen a how to video before. Thank you for all your videos. Best wishes from England.
@MicBergsma2 ай бұрын
That's great to hear! You're welcome!! Hope the project is going smooth for you
@eduardovelez58639 ай бұрын
Excelente episoden75...congratulations mig...
@ПетърАтанасов-щ9х9 ай бұрын
Magnificent job Mic!!!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@jerrymalahlela70879 ай бұрын
Hey 😊 I c Kona is coming along nicely
@deanc.miller97669 ай бұрын
You choose to do the hard thing! Don’t ever give up ⬆️ Love watching the progress on your beautiful van, keep going NO MATTER WHAT! 🙏🏼🌞✨💖🙌😬
@patrickbrennan23469 ай бұрын
WOW Brah this shop is amazing!! I can’t believe how much goes into the upholstery of ur bus but these guys & gals make it look so simple but I know it’s not. Kona looks amazing !!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Right?! Thank you!
@DemopVWgarage9 ай бұрын
yeh dude. looking good :)
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
🤙 Thanks man!
@BrokenWrenches9 ай бұрын
incredible how complicated those interiors are. i can’t believe they mass produced something that took that much labor to complete.. good video!!!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
I totally agree!
@thomasschleis25459 ай бұрын
Yeh, these guys are pros.
@willwillspeed95849 ай бұрын
Thanks for this episode 😍 waiting for the next 😁😝 now mike you have to think about the next restoration, a vw for Lori 😅😁 !! ahahaha go go go
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
haha.. We shall see!
@snowdogs599 ай бұрын
Love these peoples’ craftsmanship.
@peterlaize56989 ай бұрын
Beautiful good job perfect 👍
@donaldharris17639 ай бұрын
Thanks Mic.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Any time!
@ktmcc43609 ай бұрын
Your color palate is absolutely outstanding. The beachy, bright neutral is so peaceful. The Aqua color with the warm white is the most fitting color for Mitch! As wild as it looks its a color that does exist in the finest waters of the world. I'm very impressed with your vision for Kona.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Lori did a great job picking out the upholstery .. our vision was a beach cruiser and believe we nailed it! :)
@andrewwturner9 ай бұрын
Looking very good. It amazes me how many small details are involved in this work.
@110Griff9 ай бұрын
master craftsmen at work, love it
@jimt23499 ай бұрын
Looking great! Amazing the amount of work you’re getting done in such a short period of time (finally, eh?) Can’t wait to see it done and on the road.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@bryancooper26999 ай бұрын
Interior is taking shape. It’s really gonna beautiful when finished . Bring on 76
@Trancemaster90s9 ай бұрын
Some things happen, it is what it is, by the looks of it the van doesn't look far of from being finished, keep pushing through stay strong and you'll get there 👌👌👍👍
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@Trancemaster90s9 ай бұрын
@@MicBergsma you're welcome anytime 👍
@chrisrhodes54649 ай бұрын
The closer you get to the finish line the more you will find little details pop up the crew at the trim shop seems to be doing a great job
@johnnycoleman68799 ай бұрын
Hard to believe! I didn't realized that was a lot of work for Kona!!!! I'm very impressed with skilled group of folks! Good people!
@charlyreyesolivares1979 ай бұрын
GREETINGS THANK YOU FOR SHARING I HOPE ALL MY SOUL HAS A COMBI LIKE YOURS THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING 🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
@bartjohnson81399 ай бұрын
What craftsmanship! Upholstery can be such a finicky beast to tame. These fine folks have the skills, and patience, honed over years of practicing their trade, to really make KONA’s interior pop! Y’all have made great choices in the repair, fabrication, and finishing shops for KONA. Cheers from Dallas!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@kevinthomas80259 ай бұрын
Never clicked so fast in my life, whooo hoooo #konathebus !!!!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
😂❤❤
@chipwalker36109 ай бұрын
Fit and finish takes time, it will come you'll see.
@truckerparrot9 ай бұрын
WOW these guys are incredible!!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
absolutely !
@outdooraf9 ай бұрын
Imagine binge-watching this channel from the beginning?
@rajiv49729 ай бұрын
Awesome. Many thanks.
@BrianSmart19599 ай бұрын
You're almost at the end! I'm really surprised that the ragtop fit as well as it did with all of the modifications to the roof. It would have been better to fine tune all of the brackets and get it perfectly installed before painting, then it would go on easy. You did it the hard way, but it's done! Yay!
@richardbrowne36419 ай бұрын
Love it!
@tobiashumpa82359 ай бұрын
Hello MicBergsma, I also often use rubber seal softener in my car. I am deaf. I come from Germany. Your Bulli looks better. Greetings Tobi
@chrissingewald5469 ай бұрын
What an amazing job! The upholstery is the cherry on the cake!!
@marieshade62919 ай бұрын
Looking forward to episode 76. Looking quite awesome inside. These guys are true professionals!
@wclapham679 ай бұрын
Just bought and received your 3 beautiful Kona t-shirts ! Can’t wait to wear them soon when we go to Australia for 3 weeks at end of March ! Will send you photos !
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
That’s so awesome!! Yes please! Send us on Facebook or instagram 😄🙌🏼🙌🏼
@jamesfitzgerald23619 ай бұрын
Good work takes time anbody can slop things together .When your paying for good work it is satisfying to see it.
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
You got that right!
@CraigScottProductions9 ай бұрын
Just what I envisioned a long time ago with the exterior and interior finished in those colors.
@hendrikczeczatka65149 ай бұрын
German Bus = German Gummipflegestift. The Stick for the Rubber. I like it. Greetings from Berlin Germany 🇩🇪 😊
@PAINFOOL139 ай бұрын
Lori n Mitch, You made my day. 👍🏻👍🏻Props to the upholstery crew 🎉
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Rock on!
@cglenncowdell24089 ай бұрын
Great to see things moving along so nicely.
@PezRaider9 ай бұрын
The new company is working so hard, you are having trouble keeping up! Awesome!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Haha that’s a good thing ! 😊
@jeantabet87949 ай бұрын
amazing work
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Vidar.m9 ай бұрын
The bus looks amazing wow.. its automotive art ! I wish they still made them
@paulcavanagh33249 ай бұрын
Amazing skills the guys at West Coast Classic int. ….❤ cowboy hat guy
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@fernandorodriguez74899 ай бұрын
Por fin el episodio #75...está quedando hermosa el tapizado de lá vw...mi padre tubo una samba t2 ...viajamos por toda Venezuela en ella en los años 1960...vw es una cultura ...vw es un idioma para los amantes de esos clásicos....
@ndf.freitas9 ай бұрын
Que bom que a nova equipe tem a competência necessária para a finalização da saga de Mic & Lori. Parabéns a nova oficina e bom trabalho a todos. .../ It's good that the new team has the necessary competence to complete the Mic & Lori saga. Congratulations to the new workshop and good work to everyone.
@neilyeomans98059 ай бұрын
Fantastic job being done looks lovely only thing I would say is joints in seals to bottom of windows to stop leaks. Well it would leak in uk
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Are you talking about safari windows?
@PJGGolfer9 ай бұрын
Wow, this is going great and some late night work being put in. 2 years ago I see. Some great editing going on with this project. Until Ep 76, cheers!
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@Nunes.Fam.Racing9 ай бұрын
So much work! Well worth it. Looks great. Please bring back subtitles.
@DemopVWgarage9 ай бұрын
They are still there you need to turn them on ;)
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Subtitles are there ! Instructions are shown twice in the beginning of the video to turn them on 😅 for several videos now .. are you not watching the intro ?
@Nunes.Fam.Racing9 ай бұрын
@@MicBergsma I watched it. And turned them on. It only shows subtitles for everyone else. Maybe I’m doing something wrong, but it doesn’t show what you’re saying. It used to. I thought you added them to the videos.
@Tallguyinca9 ай бұрын
Nice!! Can’t wait when it’s finished!!
@Rudi.D9 ай бұрын
Another step towards the end... Looks great already 👍
@toliakvw9 ай бұрын
Супер интересно фото большое видео ❤😊😊😊 лайк лайк лайк ❤❤❤❤😊😊
@laurentwallon90989 ай бұрын
Hello vous deux 😀 le combi est vraiment (verry) magnifique (biotifull)😍🤩; bientôt 🎉
@eduardovelez58639 ай бұрын
Excelente ya lo esperábamos saludos my friend..desde mexico
@batman1999ful9 ай бұрын
Yeah I saw bus kona will so beautiful and so awesome too.. that so nice of the video .. 😊 peace ✌️ ☮️ 🌍 🌎 🌏 😁 😅😊❤
@jimsmith9479 ай бұрын
Great videos it keeps me pumped up to work on my vanagon, thanks guys well done
@MicBergsma9 ай бұрын
Yeah ! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
@antoniocarloslocatelli39329 ай бұрын
fantastic👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋❤❤❤❤
@alexcarniglia81419 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@mokokawi9 ай бұрын
wow 😮 alot of work goes into those multi windows VW Buses