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@kevinthomas80255 ай бұрын
Wow, #Konathebus looks so amazing all decked out. I even got emotional watching it get dropped off and saying goodbye to your parents. Can't wait to see the video of yall driving Kona around Hawaii!!! Congratulations from Texas!!
@Kingdomoffools5 ай бұрын
Mitch and Lori, what an amazing journey and an amazing episode. I’ve followed Kona’s build since Ep 1 and have shared your excitement, disappointments and frustrations during building this amazing bus. Well done to you both and I can’t wait to see what happens on the next episode of Kona in Hawaii. Definitely one of the most amazing and heartfelt VW builds I’ve ever seen.
@debbiehughes7955 ай бұрын
What a Journey! I feel blessed to have watched from the beginning. I couldn't wait for each video to come out. It is bitter sweet to see the restoration come to an end but I am so happy for you both. I can only imagine how much fun the two of you have had with Kona these last 2 years. Kona is a beauty.
@johnnycoleman68795 ай бұрын
Boy! That breaks my heart when you say goodbye to your family at the airport!!! I hope Kona will be okay without any problems to Hawaii. I was at Hawaii three times. Love it! Looking forward to the next Episode. God blessed you and your beautiful family.
@RogierYou5 ай бұрын
Mich is the most animated and nicest guy on the internet ❤
@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt5 ай бұрын
What a beautiful job you all did,😂your parents place is a dream 💖,wish you all the best, 💞I'm praying for you 🙏 that you don't have anymore rust problems,have fun God bless 🙏
@hardlightme5 ай бұрын
Wows, bro! FRIKKIN BEAUTIFUL CLEAN RESTORATION! And i love your SOUL! rock on, crazy diamond! Thanks especially for teaching your (wonderful) english w the subs!
@multirotormanish72205 ай бұрын
I could feel the heaviness leaving Kona at the Port. Even heavier leaving Mom and Dad. Looking forward to seeing Kona in Hawaii and new adventures with it. Well done!!! My dream is to some day own a split window bus. You are an inspiration Lori and Mic. Much love
@jawadnimer44305 ай бұрын
He never gives up. I believe that all 81 episodes so far are references for anyone who wants to restore Volkswagen buses. Good luck
@southernpaths29865 ай бұрын
Amazing to see this chapter of your lives coming to an end. I first started watching your videos when we were in vacation at the beach in 2019(?) and here we are about to go again this week, lol!! Kona is gorgeous, y’all did a great job… now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor!
@derekwalters61325 ай бұрын
Mic gotta say even though you got the run around, you had excellent help with the interior, the finishing touches you and Lori with help from dad, mom and others put together as Dave Kindig would say One Bitchin’ Ride. Kona turned out super sweet and when I saw the two of you having a hard time saying goodbye at the Port of Seattle for her trip to Hawaii I thought “ I don’t blame you “ the blood , the sweat and the tears putting her back together I wouldn’t want to say goodbye either.
@deanrobinson37175 ай бұрын
Wow, you pair are the luckiest ever, Kona looks fantastic!! The blue is awesome, such a shame you had to finish it off yourselves after been given a half finished piece back! I was emotional for you too when you left your dad, treasure that hug forever! Love to you both x
@KH1026955 ай бұрын
Family is everything!! Your family is amazing. the love and support is definitely very special. It must have been difficult to not only say goodbye to them, but to give up control over Kona for the shipping process. I'm looking forward to seeing video of her cruising the Maui roads.
@laurenpuckett97135 ай бұрын
Aww Kona is gonna travel alone without you Ha!.. You have a beautiful family.. Enjoy a new journey with Kona when land at Maui Hawaii!!
@chrissingewald5465 ай бұрын
Fantastic video again,last jears i watch them al The bus is chanced from rustbucket into an incredible piece of art!!!
@Rudi.D5 ай бұрын
81 video's later.....wow wat a journey you guys had....Kona is beautifull....... lots of greetz from Belgium 👋☺
@bryancooper26995 ай бұрын
Well after 80 episodes to restore and get running. Plus one more to get her shipped. It has been an adventure. Enjoy the VW bus to the fullest. Bring on 82
@burkead5 ай бұрын
Wow, can't believe you got Kona on transport to home. Looks so good.
@michaelaldredge-greenwell16925 ай бұрын
Oh…what a wonderful, sweet journey it’s been; full of excitement, joy, happiness, stress, sadness, love, adventure, & fun. This is bittersweet here. I’m both happy and sad beautiful Lady Kona will be going home with you guys, &, I’m not the only one who would like to see continuation videos of you all over in Hawaii, and the continuing adventures of fabulous Lady Kona! I’m crying here, & it feels as if I’m saying goodbye to old friends. All my love & good wishes to you all. Please keep up the continuing adventures of Kona!! Much love
@S2NAZ5 ай бұрын
Well, the Kona project is coming to an end in about a month it looks like. I wish you both all the best life has to offer you. It has been a real joy watching you build that beautiful little bus. Lotsa Love ❤ 🫶🏻🤟🏻
@truckerparrot5 ай бұрын
You guys did an amazing job on Kona!! Your vision has come to life.
@KameramannPeterKlein5 ай бұрын
The most beautiful story I have ever seen here on KZbin. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he arrives safely...! Greetings from Germany...
@outdooraf5 ай бұрын
This has been an amazing journey. Thank you for taking us all along
@weschilton5 ай бұрын
Mick, your family is amazing! You are a lucky guy!
@rangercwgbear63525 ай бұрын
So happy for the both of you and Kona
@vwcoco5 ай бұрын
Wow looking stunning . No doubt it will get home fine. You done a great job and getting where it’s at . Both of you 👍
@markhowe63345 ай бұрын
Enjoy ur journey from now and in future loved watching e rry minute of the bus journey yous have both been on wish yous both the best and for the future to come.
@eddinjosecalero88925 ай бұрын
Good time friend, thank you very much for sharing your videos.
@JeffreyHavenga5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 the next time we see KONA will be in Hawaii 😊
@jeantabet87945 ай бұрын
I am so happy for you that you have successfully completed the KONA renovation project Excellent, with hard and tremendous work, as I have been following you since the first episode until now I think I will miss you very much, but I will follow your news on social media good luck with love❤
@DemopVWgarage5 ай бұрын
You are never finished on these old buses he will be back 😉👍🏽
@jeantabet87945 ай бұрын
@@DemopVWgarage indeed hence i am stuck with the restoration of my 1976 classic mini 1000
@CraigScottProductions5 ай бұрын
You got Kona running flawlessly , at least you didn’t have to take your friends and family out for a push 😂
@lsilva84315 ай бұрын
Mitch, during all the videos I saw you and Lori nurturing the rebirth of Kona. It was a wonderful journey (didn't end yet) watching all the effort to make it happen and to look really nice. I want to congratulate you and Lori to the attention to details from the very beginning to say good-bye to Kona at the shipyard. Soon you will be home and enjoy the drive...with Kona.
@overboss31525 ай бұрын
i'm french !! i mean is the best WV bus never see and you finish it so perfectly no existe and other like this in the world and i'm serious! bravo
@PJ-Slots-Entertainment5 ай бұрын
So cool. This has been such a joy to watch. Plus I miss the Northwest. I lived in and around Seattle for 15 years. Can't wait for ep 82
@jimmyfish53885 ай бұрын
So much work but a huge reward awaits you. Kona looks fantastic. Moving forward you have a loving group of people who will back you all the way. Well done guys xx
@Jason-xb3jh5 ай бұрын
Have a safe trip, you two! 🤙🌺✨
@irwinpardosi6725 ай бұрын
Congrats Mitch and Lori. I've been watching Kona since day one. 🎉🎉🎉
@rhondabergsma63115 ай бұрын
So exciting… it was awesome having my Lu and Lori, and Kona stay with us for4 months ❤️
@LaszloBagi5 ай бұрын
Wow! What a journey! I bet you thought this day would never happen. You and Lori should very proud, lots of hours and lots of hard work
@rodrigogdn38265 ай бұрын
Very beautiful! I've watched all the episodes so far, congratulations!
@rubenvanmeer91425 ай бұрын
I like the two V.W.,s (Kona and the singlecab) standing together!
@TheTentHippie5 ай бұрын
Happy that Kona is finished congrats
@НиколайПардаев-т2ю3 ай бұрын
Папа у тебя молодец гараж у него классный везде такая чистота и природа у вас классная берегите своих родителей😊😊😊
@isaacstone78995 ай бұрын
Insanely for good this project had a lot of jobs done, congratulations for your gorgeous VW bus. @1:04:00 to 1:04:05 hitch scratched the cement. In the 1980s my FAA boss sent me with an interpreter to visit Seattle International Airport radar tower control. It was amazed seeing beautiful snow cover the mountains around from the distance. America did a lot of jobs done, building new international airports. Hope you enjoy riding the Kona bus.
@matthewdore41825 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a long wonderful journey, hope you enjoy Kona for many years! Mahalo, Matt
@craigsewell7525 ай бұрын
Outstanding on your way home with your baby!!! Good luck!!!
@bernardocatalla105 ай бұрын
Fantastic job migs and lori, i been watching your videos since day 1 (episode 1) and its very inspiring project, ive learned a lot watching your videos. Good luck to both of you and regards to your family, watching every minutes your vifeos from Muntinglupa City, Philippines, thanks
@andyjrichie67095 ай бұрын
Absolute fantastic journey watching you an Lori work on kona, thank you for your time and effort to help others 😊
@donwest90515 ай бұрын
Made my day to see the new episode!
@dnbrasbold5 ай бұрын
I have been watching this transformation since the beginning, A job well done. It looks GREAT!!
@小可爱-d4o5 ай бұрын
So happy to see Kona on the road 😊
@4111gooduser5 ай бұрын
Keluarga kalian makin bahagia dengan hadirnya Kona the bus
@aliensprtcrico5 ай бұрын
I liked the detail of Kona with the baby toy, spectacular. Saying goodbye to the family is always very difficult, even knowing that it is a see you soon.
@Milledge.Austin5 ай бұрын
I hate that this series is winding down, but so good to see it so close to being done at the same time. I was stressed watching you load it up and drop it off. Holy cow.
@waldogtv54865 ай бұрын
Man.... it's beautiful. I hope you have plans to keep it safely stored and cleaned. Dang salt air is so bad. Absolutely beautiful. Love it, love the paint scheme,
@mickeyloveminnie17295 ай бұрын
Congratulations you both have so hard work. Kona will be fine for delivery to your home in Hawaii. Be positive :)
@ericlunn53235 ай бұрын
What a journey!!
@frankhall45 ай бұрын
your vw has turned out to be very beautiful and looks like it will fit in in Hawaii . good luck with shipping etc.
@jamescolonel20485 ай бұрын
we, I am hppy to be with you Mitch !
@luonajgarroutte2125 ай бұрын
Hope to see you and Kona on the roads of Maui. Aloha 😊
@feirdaussb5 ай бұрын
The journey started! Cant wait 😍 take care Mic & Lori!
@MaShcode5 ай бұрын
“Dad is very OCD”, as Mic buffs the bus quarter panel for the umpteenth time. 😂❤
@CommandShadow075 ай бұрын
From July 9 to 13, 2024, I will fly to Hawaii for the first time. I will visit Oahu to explore its rich history, enjoy hula dancing, snorkeling, experience skydiving, and relax on the beach also many more. Who knows? Bump meet you and Lois. Lol, no I know you guys live in a different Island. Too bad for myself. Oh well. Wish me good luck! 🤙🏻
@krazyklutz86115 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the next journey! Loved this video.
@alanrance88705 ай бұрын
nice to see your vlog again micberg
@Northisbest3 ай бұрын
Whoo what a ride. Can't wait u driving around in Hawaii your dreams 👍👍 You need fun no more works. I'm stressed watch your work on VW Project
@stephengreen23065 ай бұрын
Buy another bus Mick! I'm gonna miss my Kona fix!
@rhondabergsma63115 ай бұрын
I say he restore a VW Thing
@isaiasmarquesferreiraferreira5 ай бұрын
Fantástica jornada Mitch!!!! Muito feliz em ver !!!
@danielblanchart44845 ай бұрын
Super vidéo j ai passé de très bons moments avec vous bonne route et bon voyage
@JoseEscobar-du7yb5 ай бұрын
Beautifull Job God bless you
@erivera12825 ай бұрын
Uff! Nice video... thank's again bro for sharing with us. Kona is a dream come true ❤ grettings from Honduras 🎉
@eamo_982 ай бұрын
Lovely VW Bus ❤
@PAINFOOL135 ай бұрын
Be safe n Happy 🎉😊
@cariq71125 ай бұрын
Lory, Mic and Kona, life writes some wonderful Stories. 🫶 All the best for you together from now. 🍀🙏🍀 Carsten 👊 from 🇩🇪 Wolfsburg 🇩🇪 home of Volkswagen 🇩🇪
@josephknopf17645 ай бұрын
So amazing im glad u did done be safe Trip Kona hawaii ❤❤❤🤙🤙🤙🌸
@grahamstaddon99905 ай бұрын
A beautiful bus indeed a credit to you both
@stuwemhoener59375 ай бұрын
How did you end up so much cooler than your brothers? I mean, those Mustangs are super clean and I’m sure very cool in the Mustang world but come on, KONA! Are you kidding me? off the chart cool 😎
@stevejacobsen18725 ай бұрын
Job well done
@binadjis5 ай бұрын
Hi Guys, follow you from the beginnin. Looks awesome and respect for the result. Greetz from the netherlands Issy Adjis Also a splitbus owner. Ps. Keep on going 👌🏽
@fernandolrocha5 ай бұрын
The cat will miss you.
@High120835 ай бұрын
I noticed you have a trailer hitch on Kona, it would be cool to find another bus and make it into a custom camper
@stevelozano95235 ай бұрын
Mic, the new rear height looks 👌.🤙 When we shipping our cars to Oahu in 17' when we moved there, it was less than 900. Then in 22' when we left 😢, it was also less than 900 non-container by Pasha.
@vonderdornburg5 ай бұрын
🎉 what a wonderful restoration!
@DemopVWgarage5 ай бұрын
yeh guys great job, looks the best, now I know why you were asking about the roof rack height ;) Cant wait to see it in person one day .
@Garnett.5 ай бұрын
Looks great!
@johnshields17765 ай бұрын
Wow 25 days before it arrive? Ugh that would give me anxiety worrying if they ding it. All on good side u r on the way to Hawaii. Aloha!!!
@ocanada19735 ай бұрын
Yay!! Your bus looks so beautiful! Go Edmonton Oilers Go for tomorrow!!
@michaelaldredge-greenwell16925 ай бұрын
Mykel’s VW single cab light oks like he could be Kona’s kid brother😁😁❤️❤️
@milkdrinker515 ай бұрын
You champion! From begin to almost end.
@charleshart69925 ай бұрын
Excellent video!
@guilhermecarloshailer89895 ай бұрын
Aí ficou só o luxo a VW kombi daqui da América do Sul acompanhamos toda a restauração foi um trabalho fantástico um forte abraço dos brasileiros
@SkaterStimm5 ай бұрын
When I finished my Westfalia restoration I got sad and depressed because I really really enjoyed the restoration. So I bought a 68 Double cab, let's just put it this way, it needs a lot of work and I am very happy :-)
@regislepers64135 ай бұрын
félicitations a toi pour tout les travaux de restorations amitiés a vous deux et bonne route et profite en bien un fidéle de vos vidéos de France
@romanstark-filmyifotografi91115 ай бұрын
Piękne AUTO. Dobra robota. Szacunek z pozdowieniami z Polski.👍
@thebomb22305 ай бұрын
AHHHHH!!!!! I WANT TO SEE IT IN HAWAII!!!!!!!
@codyreep14805 ай бұрын
Good job very nice ill look for it in hot vws
@alexcarniglia81415 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@dikygunawan90685 ай бұрын
Saya dari indonesia selalu hadir nonton truss ❤❤❤
@michaelaldredge-greenwell16925 ай бұрын
Oh…what a wonderful, sweet journey it’s been; full of excitement, joy, happiness, stress, sadness, love, adventure, & fun. This is bittersweet here. I’m both happy and sad beautiful Lady Kona will be going home with you guys, &, I’m not the only one who would like to see continuation videos of you all over in Hawaii, and the continuing adventures of fabulous Lady Kona! I’m crying here, & it feels as if I’m saying goodbye to old friends. All my love & good wishes to you all. Please keep up the continuing adventures of Kona!! Much love