VW Bus Restoration! Extreme RUST! GRINDING! CUTTING! SMASHING! VW Kombi, VW Bus, VW Panel Van, CT

Rusty goes under the knife! Dennis from aircooledhaus.com comes over to lend a helping hand! Sparks are going to fly!!! =)
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[@vwsandvettes3253]

Looks like Dennis has been around the proverbial "block" a few times when it comes to rust repair on these old buses. He is talented. Kudos to him and you, things are really gettin' done!

[@CTmoog]

Hey Ted! Yes he has! He knows what to do! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@CTmoog]

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[@vwbus72]

I like this student/teacher format. Especially since many of us can relate to you as the student.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Brian! Thank you! I appreciate that! Yes, I like it too! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@notajp]

Nice to see that rotten metal going away. The old girl is a true survivor and she deserves a full rehab! Can’t wait to see some fresh steel in there!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks John! Yes, it's going to be really nice! Stay tuned! =)

[@brocktillman1014]

Now the fun begins! Looking good guy's😊

[@CTmoog]

Hey Brock! Thanks man!

[@punkbloater]

Good to see you getting dug into it, you can do this, just picture the end result. WE BELIEVE IN YOU!! 😁👍🏻

[@CTmoog]

THANK YOU!!! I really appreciate that! It is going to be awesome!!! =) Stay tuned!

[@jamespotter936]

Now that's what I am talking about. Grinding and sparks its great Dennis is a good teacher.

[@CTmoog]

Hey James! Yes it was a fun day! He really is! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@joyridaz]

Love the video! Can’t believe KZbin just now added one of your random videos to my feed after years of binging on Mike FN garage! I love diy at home restoration stuff like this, gives me confidence to go into my garage and starting to cut and weld... and finally get un-paralyzed due to being overwhelmed at the rusty project I ignorantly took on (78 fj40)

[@Oyvind88]

Damn thats lot of rust, good too see this VW bus is been rescued😁😁

[@chuckrieger782]

CT.... excellent video once again!!! Just think if all that fresh sheet metal getting ready to be installed. Can't wait to see new shifter and plate installed. Love that rocking sound track too!!! Keep it rockin'!!! 😎🤘👍

[@CTmoog]

I can't wait! Hey Charles! THANK YOU!!! =) I know Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@marcijunebug]

My dad always taught us...”don’t be scared to try anything, worst that can happen is you mess it up and have to call in back up” ....for the record HE is now who I call for backup!!! Lol

[@richardwelcher4836]

Ah man, it's over! I wanted to see you lay the new floor pan in! I enjoyed that. Thanks.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Richard! THANK YOU!!! We have a few more things to do first before the new metal can go back in! Stay tuned!!! =)

[@tonypeters8298]

Love a good jigsaw puzzle! Oh that's gonna be fun putting it together. Love the videos CT, keep em coming. Tony from down under.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Tony! Yes, it's going to be a challenge but it's fun too! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@buffplums]

This project is getting serious CT! Lol

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Chris! Yes it is! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@bitounas]

Well as promised...sparks ARE flying!!!Some good stuff right here.!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Nikos! I'm glad you like it! =) I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@goriopukolo]

wow,..... sparks are flying now..... i like that vintage sunglass in the dashboard, how about restoring it too, lol

[@CTmoog]

Hey Tata! Thank you! That's great idea! =) Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@goriopukolo]

sir CT, is dennis an asian guy..? he resembles a filipino look...

[@zehnfass7676]

Hello! Please drill the weld points with a weld point router and open the fold, much easier. I am glad that the sheet metal work begins!

[@CTmoog]

Hello Alexander! I will look into it! Thanks for the tip! YES! It is very exciting! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@jasonmartineau6441]

It was great to see the old sheet metal coming out! Keep it coming, CT. 👍🏼

[@type2523]

i would suggest you to get a shipping contailer, fill i up with water and some soda,put the van inside it (with removed interior ,glass and electric parts)and do a giant electrolysis project ,will be rust free within two days!!

[@CTmoog]

WOW! That would make for a great video! =)

[@type2523]

CT It would , labor intensive but the best way to go for your case , the whole bus is rusted , sandblasting will eat some of the metal too , electrolysis is very nice and it will leave NO rust

[@romuhamsteri]

Ohh yes looking good i would say!! but one thing, protect your windows because the flying sparks are ruining them.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! Good tip! I didn't even think about that! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@romuhamsteri]

@@CTmoog =) you´re welcome, i just noticed that a few times the sparks flying straight into the windows. I`ve made that mistake once and you can believe that I will not do it again :)

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Good idea about the bracing! Keep using the doors to check alignment along the way if possible.

[@CTmoog]

Great tip! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@michaelclutton8446]

Thanks for the video great work, I am looking forward to seeing the new metal being welded in regards Mike (UK)

[@CTmoog]

Hey Mike! Thank you! It;'s good to be soon! A few more things to do first while we have access to all the brake components! Stay tuned! =)

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

So satisfying to get stuff taken care of! And scary! Did my first welding in a while this week in my bug project. Scary but the results are great!

[@CTmoog]

Oh man! This was so satisfying! I had a blast! That's awesome man! Keep it up! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@marcijunebug]

Awesome job gentlemen! Can’t believe how straight front bumper is! Doesn’t look like was ever hit, original door panels/cards 😍KEEP THEM please!

[@bmh67wa]

For as rusty as Rusty was he still didn't want to give up his metal very easily.

[@CTmoog]

I know! He was fighting us all the way! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@bradrichards6107]

Man, that was rustapalooza at its best. Great job , CT. I would wear some good gloves, because that rusty metal doesn't play. I am looking forward to watching this saga unfold.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Brad! YES it was! Thank you! Yes I will next time! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@hassaan3817]

this bus should be awarded for the most rusted bus🤣🤣but as you are working on it i hope so that you soon rebuilt it😊

[@CTmoog]

YES!!! HAHA! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@johncampos633]

Mr. CT can't wait to see more of your restoration, its going great brother. Nice your getting some help on your sweet rebuild.

[@williamhumberhawk8187]

Bracing is a good idea. And reference point measurements to be able to check back on. And protecting or removing any glass that is to be kept as grinding sparks will damage them.

[@imouse3246]

I would have closed the left door, check it for a proper fit, then braced it from the right inside. Then you can remove the left door, if feasible.

[@CTmoog]

Great advice guys! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@VWJawbreaker]

Gotta start somewhere. At least you have some help on this project!

[@CTmoog]

Man this is just awesome! I love it! I'm already thinking about my next build! Yes, he is pretty cool to work with! Thanks Gary! =)

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

Good Job CT , with Dennis's help old Rusty will be ready for floor Pans soon,Go to Harbor Freight get some mechanic gloves and some pry bars to make removing the Rusty's pieces easier

[@CTmoog]

Great advice David! Yes he will! =) Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@chetpomeroy1399]

The frame looks pretty solid, and you guys did a pretty thorough job! You obviously have a pretty intimate knowledge of this postwar West German vehicle's design. Looking at old Rusty brings back old 1960's memories of my parents' 1959 VW Bus. My dad said it was pretty good on gas, which was pretty expensive back then at 33 cents/gallon.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, its in pretty good condition considering! Thank you! WOW! 33 cents a gallon! That would be awesome! =) I'm glad you enjoyed it!!! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@icedog75]

Well done CT...already looking 1000% improved...those good, strong frame rails look to be keeping everything in line.

[@CTmoog]

YES! the frame is looking pretty good! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@GoodOldMike]

You guys really.tore it up today. Great video CT. Love this project. Great progress!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate that man! =)

[@MrTruthAddict]

You might want to invest in a plasma cutter. It'll cut right through all this stuff like butter

[@ssamotorsfinland]

You start this project and you never grind before :D brave man!!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@classics.report]

You are fearless guy. Lot of work to do. I wish you a lot of progress in the next weeks.

[@CTmoog]

Hello Olaf! Thank you! Yes! Lots to do! Stay tuned for more! =) Thank you my friend!

[@ES4406]

Glenn sent me! Subbed !!!! will be watching your channel! Awesome work so far!!!

[@CTmoog]

Awesome! Thanks man!!! 👍😎👍

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Lots of progress for sure!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks George! I appreciate that man! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@Raven-fu1zz]

"since the majority of the floor is already missing, this is going to be easy" best line

[@CTmoog]

HEHE! Yes, and it's true! =) Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@theluciomarcos]

I'll be looking forward to the next video

[@CTmoog]

THANK YOU!!! =)

[@fredboucher8689]

Flapper disc on that mini grinder works better for clean up and a wood chisel works a lot easier than the screwdriver to spit seam after grinding.

[@CTmoog]

good idea Fred! =)

[@geoffreyjones2000]

We used to spray the rusted areas with phosphoric acid converting the iron oxide to iron phosphate...but since you don't wear a mask, use the brush on stuff, it just costs more.

[@CTmoog]

Great tip man! I guess I could buy a mash....Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@OkFixer]

love watching the metal work.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Daniel! It was a ton of fun! =)

[@staydetermined8512]

Seing CT prepare Rusty for welding fills you with determination. But before you do the welding on the bus you could use some of the old to practice a bit, so there are no bad surprises on Rusty. Maybe your friend can show it to you.

[@CTmoog]

YES! It's pretty exciting! That is good advice! Thank you! =)

[@idkutet]

Great content, can’t wait for the new metal to go in

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@DuckmanCycles]

Hell yeah! After watching all the fun stuff on Instagram, I couldn't wait for the video!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! See ya! =)

[@mawa01]

Yes....... It goes on. I've been waiting for this. It's about time. Let's see how you progress. Do not disappoint us. Greetings from Germany. PS: Greetings to the Duckman

[@CTmoog]

Hello! Thank you! I hope I don't! =) Stay tuned!!!

[@jerryf609]

When using a reciprocating saw, try to keep the shoe tight against the material. That puts,all the.motion into cutting, not shaking your arms up and down. If necessary, get a shorter blade.

[@CTmoog]

Good tip Jerry! I try that next time! Thanks man!

[@notajp]

Also, keep the blade speed down so you don’t burn up the blades quickly. And when cutting thin metal, use a blade with the highest teeth per inch you can find.

[@PimpFreeBus]

Finally!! We missed you and rusty!! ❤️

[@CTmoog]

HELLO! THANK YOU!!! =) Stay tuned for more! =)

[@MicBergsma]

Worse rust than my bus!! 🤭 But not a big deal, you will get it done very nicely! 😄🙌🏼

[@CTmoog]

Yes! it is about as bad as it gets! Your bus is coming along nicely! Thanks man! =)

[@jcgjcg3844]

If CT can fix this rust machine I have high hopes he can repair the Titanic to working museum quality.

[@redsorgum]

Rust-awesome! Cutting the rusty cheese.😁

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@motorfreaknew]

anyway you are doin' a great job and it's very interesting to watch the progress of restoration

[@CTmoog]

THANK YOU!!! =) Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@alfredheintges6093]

Yeah!! Rusty is pure Rock´n Roll!! :-) :-)

[@CTmoog]

Hey Alfred! Yes he is! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@kingtrax5759]

Nice video! Can't wait for the next one!

[@CTmoog]

WOW! THANK YOU!!! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@ScoobyDude1954]

Hey CT, ik like your project a lot, but I have some doubts about your friends skils. when you remove a panel when it is posible you need to drill out the spotwelds, and not grind it off. This way you keep a lot more of your clean metal. Keep up the good the good work.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Johan! Thank you! I don't doubt him at all! He is experienced and very passionate about working on these air-cooled VWs. He knows what he is doing. We cut out all the rusty sections. The spot welds are all rusted away. Stick around. Dennis has a lot to offer! =) Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@erikturner8687]

Holy crap CT! Ratchet Wrenches!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMalskey]

finally some real work

[@lowridaoffficial]

Hope CT keeps the patina look

[@sidneilefredopadaratz6048]

I'm watching video after video till I see this project finalized. Hoping everything is fine.

[@vwcoco]

Nice one CT !!

[@phillipyannone3195]

Dust masks and ear protection man! Take your time and think ahead, saves time in the long run.

[@CTmoog]

Hello Phillip! Good idea! I will next time! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@alexkuss2001]

sweet rusty is saved by ct and his good friend

[@tysonthewolfe93]

He saved that vw panel van over 3 months later

[@michiganhomesteader5325]

Coming along great! Thought it was funny when you sang the Orielly's song the actual commercial come on right after! lol

[@yaadiparmar89]

Gr8 work sir....carry on.

[@fredmaxwell9619]

Love watching work on the sheet metal start. Think I would invest into a Plasma torch and a 3" Air Cut off tool. They would make things a lot easier. Don't forget gloves and at min safety glasses or whole face shield. You could make much more precision cuts with a 3" cut off tool. Air grinder and air compressor if you do not have one. If you have quality tools (right tool for the job) it will make this so much easier and faster.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Fred! Great tips man! Thank you! Stay tuned! =)

[@cesoloo]

Good video and good job can't wait for more

[@erykcz6031]

Great work, it's nice to see how this rust goes away, work with friend goes faster nice ;)

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@donnieedery7818]

Can't wait for the next video, love it !

[@martinh6627]

And me too!

[@miloraddjurovic6676]

Amazing job, i cant wait for the next video

[@CTmoog]

Hello Milorad! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@lucymararodnikova2289]

Beautiful job

[@fredpadilla210]

Hey CT, whats up bud? your friend is a good influence on you, I've never seen you work this man!! jk lol. It was good seeing you get alot done thanks to ur friend.Keep up the good work, you guys made it very interesting!!

[@donnieedery7818]

Omg awesome stuff, thanks a lot ❤️

[@danieloliver20]

Next trip to the store, more cut wheels, more Sawzall blades, oh and a 12 pack!

[@CTmoog]

Hey Daniel! YES!!! HAHA! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@Doubleodude]

Fantastic. This is very inspiring.

[@CTmoog]

I'm glad you like it!!! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@glossamano1899]

Hi CT, great videos, love your work. Don’t know how understanding Mrs CT is but if anything like mine she would abuse me for wearing what looks like a new pair of jeans and a clean new t-shirt. A pair of overalls would be highly recommended.

[@shartne]

wow that is very rusty. I hope you find a good place to start building back to. Cant wait to see you weld your first panels on.

[@tonymarshall6985]

Love watching you guys fix this bus, I’m just a little concerned about you hearing loss from grinding without protection..

[@CTmoog]

Hey Tony! I'm wearing hearing protection next time! that was load! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@Mikefngarage]

I have done 6 or 7 busses some from florida and that one is worse than any of mine. And believe me they were rusty. I would pull off that lower nose before you put on those dog legs. Might need an inner lower nose support panel. OMG it just depends on how far your going on this. If you are just making it a driver or trying to restore it completely which I would think will cost more than it is worth when its done for sure. At least look at the inner panel before you weld in the dog legs. It is easier to do now than after they are in. Go on EBAY and get some ADCOAT rust converter. It is right near you in FL. comes in gallons. Brush it on or thin it and spray it on the rust underneath. Will stop it dead. Wire brush it to remove scaling and just put it right on the rust. No real prep needed. Used for ships, marine.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Mike! thanks for the tip! I will check them out. Yes, it is really bad! I'm not going to do a complete restoration! The body will stay Rusty for now. I agree I would like to lower nose area as well. Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@Mikefngarage]

@@CTmoog yea it is just hard to know where to stop on that one. ha ha. great for videos.

[@atari2600b]

OMG that nest. *This* is why I was so adamant about body-off asap

[@CTmoog]

I know it was nasty! YES!!! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@overcloth]

fun video, very well made, as usual.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@rolandnaser3324]

Done this on my combi. go on, good luck from Germany

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Once you start cutting there is no turning back. I can say you are committed now. Nice to see some help.

[@CTmoog]

So true! No going back now! =) Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@douglasbarton6597]

What would be interesting is, find a video made at the VW factory and watch how they put it together

[@CTmoog]

That would be cool! =)

[@PapiDoesIt]

I can't believe all that mouse nest didn't cause a complete rust through in that pan.

[@CTmoog]

I know! It held up pretty good! We will take a closer look at it in the next video! =) Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@oyesimon8112]

I wish I was there to help, I would grid the hell out that van

[@CTmoog]

HEY E.C.! It was fun man! I wish you were too! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@VwRosstorations]

Great start...

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I appreciate that! =) Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@wornoutshoes11]

No amount of clicking from thanos will make this vehicle evaporate... He tried. 🤣🤭🤫

[@CTmoog]

HAHA!!! Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@dj33036]

I have never seen anyone try to restore a vehicle that was rusted this bad.

[@CTmoog]

There is a first for everything! Stick around! It's going to be awesome! =)

[@Mr.-Wint]

Then you haven't seen a lot...

[@marcijunebug]

And THATS why you’ve got to keep watching because it’s awesome!

[@user-up1os5sc2w]

Надо полностью разобрать машину до последнего болта,так будет легче работать с ней. Запчасти разложить по пакетам и подписать, чтоб не путать при сборке. Используйте: перчатки, специальную одежду и защитный щиток на лицо иначе травм не избежать. Удачи вам, в вашем деле!

[@okjoe5561]

Я согласен, но я сомневаюсь, что он сделает это.

[@user-up1os5sc2w]

@@okjoe5561 После такой работы все открытые участки тела куда попали искры будут в мелких ожогах.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@MrTruthAddict]

Looks exactly like mine. Gotta replace that A pillar piece first because everything connects to that.

[@glen58316]

You're going to have to do a thorough frame off restoration. It would b better if you did a restomod. 80% resto and 20% mods using upgraded quality safer parts.

[@CTmoog]

Not a bad idea! Stick around to see what happens! Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Left front frame rail looks good.

[@CTmoog]

YES! The frame is in great shape considering the other rust around it! Thank you! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@kevinhamling4675]

Great video guys. When your grinding or cutting you gotta wear the gloves for vibration. See the duckman videos ✌

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Kevin! Great tip man! The duckpin is awesome! =) Thanks man! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@marcijunebug]

Doesn’t feel real unless you can still feel your hands tingling the next day!😂

[@ali41abdulla]

Oh yeah keep going dud

[@johnmetrac2898]

Looks like the windows are holding it together 😂😂

[@scotten34]

Awsome awsome.. Love it

[@timrolfes9761]

Reciprocating saws cut much better when the shoe is against the material. Also, the correct and sharp blade helps.

[@angeldawnmorningstar]

that bus is SO holey ...it should be ordained 😜😏🧡

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! Thanks Angel! Stay tuned for more! =)

[@angeldawnmorningstar]

@@CTmoog 🤣 you betcha we're stick'n around..we wanna see Rusty Butt proudly cruiz'n the streets again .. SOON ! 🤩🧡

[@CTmoog]

AWESOME!!! =)