VW Bus Restoration - Episode 78 - It's ALIVE! | MicBergsma

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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]

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[@ktmcc4360]

I have had bad luck with those type of fittings, you should take the lines to a hydraulic shop and get one piece lines fabricated, its not too expensive and the peace of mind of knowing your oil is in the system is priceless. Great job and congrats on the first start! So stoked for you!

[@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt]

Amen , felt so bad for him 😭 when they kept blowing off, one piece would be sweet 😔

[@v12dot]

34 years making hoses on site ….you’re right ! I only use crimped ends on ptfe stainless hoses 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@donwest9051]

I agree and have had the same trouble with the lines and had hydraulic lines made, they never failed.

[@willieshaw2522]

He created his own misfortune by not understanding how the hoses are assembled and installed. Once you understand - AND FOLLOW - the proper steps to making AN lines and hoses, they are not that hard to assemble correctly and are superior to most, if not all, crimped style hoses.

[@Albertosalat]

@@willieshaw2522 that's what I was going to say. AN fittings should be done like this: first, the female part needs to be fully seated on the end on the hose. Then secure it on a vice and thread the male part WITHOUT moving the female. Thay way you ensure the hose is perfectly seated onto the fitting, and there is no change for it to pop out

[@ktmcc4360]

I'm getting sad the build series is almost over. I have really enjoyed watching the process, you guys have out done yourselves! Beautiful bus.

[@paulcavanagh3324]

Early evening in Sunderland UK, realising the Kona bus journey is coming to an end soon 😢 have absolutely loved watching you and Lori and the journey you both have endured getting this beautiful bus reborn. Mitch you’ve had me in tears of sorrow and tears of joy, it’s been emotional, this was another great video guys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😘 Paul

[@fredbuhl]

ENGINE! LIGHTS! OIL SPILLS! Can't wait for the next ep. 😀

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

Hello & good morning from Irvine, Southern California, Mike, Lori, & most especially, our awesome Lady Kona!! Kona, we all love you so much! Mike & Lori, you both are such true heroes for rescuing Lady Kona, restoring Her, & bringing Her back to life!! We love you all so much!!

[@DrSmith672]

The countryside there looks beautiful. 😍. I thought you were crying when the engine idled but it was the smoke. 😄

[@ilindimitrov2626]

Hellllllll yeeaaahhh! Finaly! Congrat`s Mike, Lori and all of the family! Finaly we see Kona on the road - there where is his place! Awasome, man!!!

[@andygraham600]

Your dad's place is beautiful. What a showplace.

[@JANDLWOODWORKING]

Labor of Love hang in there guys!!

[@RandyIsham]

The important thing is that you fix your own van if there is a problem. It’s the learning process. Basically it’s the journey not the destination. Great job buddy.

[@mlpdp]

Mitch, congratulations on getting the bus fired up! I was excited to watch this episode. You and Lori are a great team and the years that you've been working on this, sleeping in a van, spending time away from your family, struggling to get things done and covering all the expenses, yikes what work; but it was really worth it. To see the engine fire up and watch your reaction really demonstrates the level of commitment that you two have. Wow, it was a great episode. I'm excited to see more. So when you don't want to edit yet another video, just remember your audience loves them. I happy for you guys.

[@burkead]

It's Alive! Can't wait for the next episode.

[@andyjrichie6709]

What a shame 2 oil leaks. You always get some problems with new builds, but comes good in the end, well done for not getting to stressed, great video Mitch and Lori, hope you are both well

[@__marshie]

Rear seat is awesome! Worth the extra effort.

[@snowdogs59]

So great to hear her running. It’s weird how invested I feel in this especially since I know it happened in the past. I find with my old vdubs it’s always one step forward two steps back, but the lessons we learn from our mistakes stay with us don’t they Mitch🙂

[@koolbpm]

I'm glad you had a little cry, it shows how much hard work and dedication you have put into this project. Such a big moment for you. Congrats!!!

[@dennisleasock8587]

Might want to install a neutral safety switch along with a remote start switch in the engine compartment. I’ve watched all 78 episodes and congrats on a beautiful journey. I’m also building a 21 deluxe walk through, a single cab, and a 64 beetle. You’ve been a great inspiration! Thank you

[@garethkreike3263]

In December 2021 I caught Covid. I found KZbin and binged watched Kona the Bus and haven't stopped. So pleased it is almost complete.

[@Bigbluevwvan]

It is looking great and a few teething troubles show us all its a very real project, love your emotional moment at the end ❤

[@JeffreyHavenga]

Sorry to see all your oil hose issues,but it was nice to see Kona start and run. I look forward to seeing Kona cruising the roads in Hawaii 😊

[@glencurtis6496]

Yet another amazing video , so many twists and turns , with the oils hoses, but glad you got there in the end , and the engine sounds awesome, we are both looking forward to the next episode

[@lewallaire8185]

A long and winding road. Fascinating to watch this go from old and rusted to new and hotness. Got to wonder what % of original steel actually survives in these beautiful bones. Hope you continue to show Kona cruising around in Hawaii.

[@jamesfitzgerald2361]

Remember people are not perfect we all make mistakes Mic.Just be thankful you didn't blow the engine.God Bless you guy's.

[@jean-robertbourbonnais6279]

AWESOME !!! Happy for you guys .. Nice to see all of you’s smiling working together !! GOD BLESS 🥰❤️👍👍

[@iantyler4045]

It's alive it's alive!! An emotional moment for you after a few hiccups but but sounds great. Not long to go now.

[@AlbertManiscalco]

live and learn...thanks for showing us this because not all of us are mechanics...i could see myself making the same mistake...

[@MicBergsma]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@kevinthomas8025]

Thursday #konathebus?? Yes please, great treat for mid week. Building projects like this will always have weird things pop up, glad you got it all handled and so very excited to see you get it driving. Much love from Texas

[@southernpaths2986]

Hopefully the guy who originally sold you Kona is watching to see what became of his old bus!

[@MicBergsma]

I still have his number... I texted him and he seems don't care and being cold to me 🤣 I think he is pissed it's not patina anymore or something 😛

[@charleshart6992]

Great update - glad that you got the problems sorted and great to see the engine running! Love the Cub!

[@mr.oakley69]

NICE TO SEE HOW MUCH EFFORT & WORK & TIME IS INVESTED. I'M EVERY TIME HAPPY TO SEE A NEW VIDEO ABOUT YOU & THE GREAT VW T1 PROJECT ..THANK YOU SO MUCH 🔧🛠️🪛⚙️🔩

[@karoleigharmstrong8568]

One step at a time, keep on going.

[@bryancooper2699]

Well it’s alive. Great job. I wasn’t expecting that minor set back. But, all Lines have been corrected and new ignition installed and it starts and runs. Bring on 79 possibly a test drive. Way to go.

[@mirosusic-gx8uv]

Those people are milioners!!!!! Easy living!!!! Goood!!!!

[@k.p.bruckmann483]

I've seen all of Kona's videos and I'm really happy that the engine is finally running. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos and the time you put into this project. My utmost respect for your endurance and dedication to your T1.

[@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt]

What a beautiful place, 💕 just luvd all the drone shots, everything so healthy and lush,sad for you after all that work oil leaks, that's how we learn, sooo 😊 good to see you doing your final things on the list, have fun 😁 God bless 🙏

[@johnnycoleman6879]

Good morning from Colorado....WOW! A lot of popped up incident and now you got everything fixed up before it happens at Hawaii!!!! Whew!! Blessing to have your family's garage! Now peace of mind and cross your fingers. I can't wait for the next episode.

[@brchat]

I can hardly wait for the bus to be finished.

[@alexcarniglia8141]

Thanks for the video.

[@MicBergsma]

You are welcome!

[@Motorheadwilly]

Great video as always Mic & Lori - thank you for sharing your Journey!!

[@MicBergsma]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! More to come!

[@tstoneami]

Hi, been following Kona's (and your) journey for a long time now. All the work, and this destination ended up in Whatcom County where I live. Such a fun coincidence!

[@Milledge.Austin]

Beautiful sound! Love that you were able to finally get Kona up and running!

[@MicBergsma]

Thanks!! So stoked!! 😅

[@JohnVance-fz1rd]

im very glad you got it running thank you

[@weschilton]

It's alive!!!!

[@GCZGarage]

Its looking really good! ❤

[@soloban81]

Thought he was crying tears of joy lol… was just burning from exhaust lol

[@IleniaCore]

Same here😂

[@MicBergsma]

hahahahahahah yeah my eyes was so sore from the smoke! 😛

[@joehamblin3297]

love it ! real nothing works the first time. You have to earn it, and learn Great Job

[@delsilvano7131]

Almost complete Kona ❤❤

[@RaymondMaher-x5w]

Always have little problems new parts 🙄🤷🏼‍♂️ now fixing beautiful 👌🏻👍🏻🎉

[@MicBergsma]

Haha yeah, so much to learn 😅

[@siddembowski2844]

I sure hope you get a enjoyable experience from driving this Van equal to the work you put in it. I had the Vans and bugs back in the 60"s miserable slow and cold

[@jimmyeatshoe]

Evening from Essex, UK 🇬🇧 Another great episode! Like most folks here, it is a little sad that the build is coming to an end… BUT… looking forward to hopefully coming along for adventures with you in Kona for many years to come! Cant wait for the next episode! PS… who has a plane in their garden?? 😂❤🤙

[@gerardjurgens2670]

15 minutes inhaling engine smoke could put you to sleep for ever!!

[@Rudi.D]

looking good so far...c'mon where is episode 79❓things are gradually starting to move forward...wonderful just to follow....it gets more exciting and exciting 😊👍

[@القناص-د3ع]

🤩Great job.. I really enjoyed it. Especially with the plane scenes 👌🌺🌺🌺

[@Robb403]

A VW Transporter with an oil leak. That takes me back. I always thought the space in the engine compartment was to allow you to carry an extra couple of bottles of oil. Hope you can get it fixed.

[@lycan6293]

always look forward to a new video, and I re-watch them a few times just incase I missed something or just to watch them over again. have been watching since the old burgman days , and have mentioned in past that you were an influence for me to purchase a burgman 650 executive which I still ride and use those videos to help maintain my ride since 2014.

[@KA4UPW]

Get rid of all thoughs fittings, take the lines to a hydrolic place and have them make proper lines. Its cheaper than you spent on the crap you have and will be reliable!

[@laurentwallon9098]

Woua classic american family 😊un bonjour de la France 🖐️,europ,merci encore pour les belles videos👍🥳

[@aymanyounes8381]

Nice work ❤you all

[@Jason-xb3jh]

Yay! I am so excited to watch! 👍✨

[@ar.channel06]

Keep on going ❤

[@sylvainsimard4789]

Mic, you have a wonderful father!

[@MicBergsma]

Yes very much! He’s awesome and good mentor

[@Aus5Wolf]

ahhh damn beauty, cant wait next hope its final episode but i wanna watch forever!

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Almost to the end but we will not stop… will post fun, adventure, vlogs, service reports with bus 😄👍🏼

[@simonmcdonald1714]

Time for the next instalment

[@SkaterStimm]

I was hoping for the first drive today! Those fittings are notorious for fooling people into thinking the connection is secure.

[@S2NAZ]

At last it runs! 😁♥️

[@DavidMarat]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏻 never give up! It worked! Bravo!

[@johncorreia9041]

the look of hora on face when he saw the engine oil just pouring out, omg priceless

[@josephknopf1764]

Wow sound good running smoothie 👌🤙❤️

[@peterlaize5698]

Good job 👍

[@MicBergsma]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeffclark3924]

Great video! A bit nerve wrecking as I watched the oil spill. Glad you got it fixed. I purchased some AN wrenches for building hoses, they won’t scratch up the fittings.

[@Stephen.C.]

That rubber drive boot may have been unused, and cracked, but it was made in West Germany, making it over 30 years old.

[@chrisrhodes5464]

Great job with the bus the axle boots may have been on a shelf for years before you got them and had dried up before being installed and after getting installed they started to let go and break apart the oil lines need to be assembled correctly or they will not hold but if done correctly they are good even for fighter jets which is way more stressful than you bus will ever put on them

[@internautaUY]

Next time... restoring this beautifull Wilton vise =) =)

[@rickygallodoc]

Hi Mic greeting from Italy, I can't wait to sse Kuna on the road !

[@PortalFPV]

😍 vertical video DENIED!

[@MicBergsma]

😂😂

[@cnmatl7]

Love your vids and your incredible attention to detail.... to the absurd! I realize you're providing a public service and "how to" for others interested in doing the same.... however, your time and attention to this vehicle borders on annal! How can you take it out in the real world? Rain, sleet, snow, mud, thrown rocks on highway, dents in parking lots, crashes, theft, etc! This is now best suited for a museum piece. Call VW in Germany and send them your vid links. Tell them you want $2 million and a reasonable replacement vehicle. they need this for a show car in the dealerships around the world. Don't put this precious creation out amongst the great unwashed! You've created a piece of art... and better yet, you've got the vids to document every painstaken minute of your creation!

[@connyschilling4199]

Nice it Runs 🚙 God job.

[@lorettamccoll8647]

cant wait for next ep

[@craigsewell752]

Outstanding my boy outstanding 👏👏👏👏👏

[@estebanjosemerlo]

Hola Mic, buenas noches. Es una LOCURA lo que estas mostrando en tu video. Del 18:09 al 19:43 estas sosteniendo la cámara con la derecha mientras manejas con la izquierda. Y en varias ocasiones soltando por completo el volante. Es una LOCURA ¿que ejemplo estas dando? La responsabilidad al volante ante todo. Gracias.

[@larahau]

Cool flight shoots! But your beauty is alive🎉yeee😂

[@MicBergsma]

😄🙌🏼

[@moss8448]

coming along nicely

[@MicBergsma]

Mahalo Moss!

[@beatrizcedeno8191]

Hi Mic ya casi finaliza de arrancar tu Kona. Ya te quiero ver viajando. Exitos 🇻🇪😀

[@BorjaRSE]

Que pasada, brutal verla arrancada ya, y ahora con más ganas de ver el siguiente episodio jajaja 🤙🏼

[@joaopaulocosta.8224]

Very good! Congratulations…

[@stuwemhoener5937]

It’s all a jigsaw puzzle learning experience! Darn oil leaks!!😵‍💫

[@MicBergsma]

😝 👍🏼

[@vijayparmar2771]

Hii my name is vijay and I love your video is very good and I love wac

[@niallbyrne6853]

Many Congratulations from Sunny Ireland.

[@MicBergsma]

😅😄🙌🏼

[@anushsewchurn7729]

update Episode 79 i love your video its awesome

[@Axbear]

Make sure that axleboot is installed the correct way. The split should point be horisontally.

[@eduardovelez5863]

Excelente...great Day buddy😊

[@peterday3253]

Primo Loaf. What a ton of work. Well done and thank you for sharing your journey. The axle boots may have torn from the axle tubes hanging down during disassembly. Concerned about the oil hose routing next to the exhaust, the type of hose, and the fittings. Did you check the transaxle oil level?

[@marcoantonioborjagalvan4449]

Bien, muchos saludos desde Huayllay Pasco -Peru

[@eydeekay]

I am half way through the video and I just CANNOT TAKE THE PRESSURE ANYMORE AAAAAAAH ...just like the hoses 8-D

[@WrittlesCave]

Oils well that ends well, as they say.

[@vijayparmar2771]

Hii my name is vijay and I love you video is very good and I love watching your video it is very good I'm in 🇬🇧 and I love the way you can do them ❤

[@ahbwisurfnpaddle]

In the wind soon....coooL.

[@sonatay3297]

드디어 끝이 보입니다

[@mcreationgraph]

bravo !!!

[@MicBergsma]

😁🙌🏼

[@marcellomendhesdnadoscaipira]

Arrepiante, arrepiante... 🙌🏻🤠🇧🇷❤️🇺🇲