VW Split Window Bus Rescue - Engine removal - Brakes - VW Split Bus Rescue Restoration - Vandemic E1

#StayHome VW Split Bus Rescue #WithMe
First of a series; recorded 3/13/20 - 3/15/20.
My responsibilities at a work event wound down as things were starting to tighten up in response to COVID-19. With the possibility of sheltering in shop, I called the previous owner of a ‘67 VW bus on site to discuss a possible sale. A few minutes later, Haptic Garage had a new project. The need for social distancing started becoming more apparent, and a new project in the shop made a bad situation much more manageable. In this video, we start the process of rescuing this bus from outdoor storage and turning it into a daily driver. At least that’s the plan. Experience the good and bad as we make the most of the circumstances, and hopefully come out the other side healthy and in a new ride.
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[@VWLifeVW]

foreshadowing! i like that edit

[@HapticGarage]

Yeah, that was kinda fun. There's your best intentions and then there's what actually happens...

[@CTmoog]

This is awesome man! You've been holding out onus! =) Can't wait to see more on this one! Keep the videos coming brother! =)

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks CT, I'm thrilled with the project (I think the proper bus term is stoked. Yeah. I'm stoked.) Sorry for staying quiet, I waited until the the paperwork was all set- kinda different with the DMV offices closed to the public. Looking forward to sharing more, fellow bus driver! Thanks for stopping in man, I've caught a few of your recent live streams- cool stuff!

[@joncurtis3913]

That's a van mahn. :D Great to see you up and running Brent!

[@HapticGarage]

Dang. I tell you whut. Good to hear from you Jon, I hope all is well. Thanks for checking out the new video, hope to see you soon!

[@DanTheManIOM]

that lift is slick. I have an old transmission lift from my grandfather with his initials welded on it. I like the plate to hold to the clutch/flywheel for the engine stand....glad I found this channel, at this time !

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Dan, I've had that motorcycle/ATV jack a long time- kind of surprised it still works! It's well suited to this task. Hang on to that transmission lift... those heirloom tools are awesome, whatever they may be. I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel, thanks for being a part of it!

[@5150mxVW]

Congrats on the Bus , and you didn't have to travel far to get it :))

[@HapticGarage]

Yup, short drive to the shop- looking forward to a test drive, maybe I'll make it out of the yard! Thanks for the congrats and checking out the bus!

[@steveaw5895]

Cool bus. Please don’t forget Dweezel, he looks dejected,maybe even jealous.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks, Steve A W. Yeah, I chat with Dweezil just to let him know he's still in the game. Some of his parts will be getting painted with the bus parts; we're forming the Brady Bunch of Vdubs here. I'm pretty sure I'm the maid.

[@vdub618]

Nice addition! keep up the great videos and stay safe

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Vdub618, I'll try and you do the same. Thanks for being a part of the channel!

[@carmad9220]

Glad to see you back, loving the copper look paint job

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Carmad92, it's good to be posting videos. I'm glad you like the color- probably won't be painting anytime soon. It's great to hear from you again!

[@XFretless]

DUDE! It just hit me where your voice is familiar... I'm sure you probably heard it before though... Tom Bodett!!! LOL! Another Great Video!!! Keep up the Awesome Work!!! Love the projects you've got going on!

[@HapticGarage]

Yup, it's a thing... just have to be old enough to remember those ads... Thanks for the kudos; I'm glad you're enjoying the channel and thanks for being a part!

[@JeffatJacks]

Thanks for posting this. I’ve been trying to figure out the voice as well and you nailed it.

[@theukerofoz]

Finally! I’ve missed these..glad to see you back!

[@HapticGarage]

It's good to be back! Thanks for hanging in there, I'm glad your'e enjoying the channel!

[@busman5429]

Great buy, I have two 1967 buses and both of them together is not as soild as what you have located. Looks like King Pins have some play. That one soild bus has great bones..i"m working from home and have not left the house for 5 weeks. It still peaking in Iowa we had 189 and 10 dead today..There was a Tyson plant north of us they had over 500 workers test postive and two died yeatherday. Being 65 and having underlying heath issues , I will be working from home for another 4 weeks..

[@HapticGarage]

Hey Busman 54, great to hear from you today. If you've got two, I conclude that '67 is a good year for splitties! Five weeks is a long time to be stuck at home, but you're doing the right thing. Hang in there and keep updating us on your channel. Stay safe and keep wrenching!

[@Koloherides]

march Friday the 13th I was born that date always been lucky great videos.

[@HapticGarage]

Oh that's right! This project started on Friday, 3/13/20... Neat! Thanks for checking out the video ACIM222!

[@OGGarrettsGarage]

Nice. Always worth the wait.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Garrets Garage for sticking with us! Glad you enjoyed the video, it's good to be posting again.

[@levisbackyard]

great video as always! and great editing as always

[@HapticGarage]

Hey Levi's backyard, great to hear from you again. I'm glad you liked the video, and I'm looking forward to your next one!

[@levisbackyard]

@@HapticGarage working on the next one slowly but surly. great to hear from you too

[@VWbug]

Really enjoyed your latest video! Great channel. Makes me want to get off my butt and get back into it with my beetle

[@HapticGarage]

Hey 1967 VWbug, thanks for checking it out. Keep at it, your '67 is going to be sweet!

[@vistable6006]

Awesome little van man! Can’t wait to see a full series on this!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Vistable, I'm looking forward to sharing more soon!

[@VWLifeVW]

dude! you got a split? !!! congrats

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks VW Life. Yup, sure enough, got a split! I've known this bus a long time but was recently able to purchase it. Project is on!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Wow, that’s a good looking bus man! Congrats!! Sure is good to see you again, even if it’s through a video.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks VWJawbreaker, it's a solid start for sure. Should be a good candidate for auto revival! Maybe by the time it's on the road we can meetup somewhere. I'm guessing everyone is ready for a Vdub gathering as soon as it's safe!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haptic Garage a solid start is an understatement! Definitely get together after things blow over, so many people are itching to hang out again. I’ll keep you posted when things start to develop.

[@HapticGarage]

@@VWJawbreaker Sounds good, looking forward to it!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haptic Garage if you’re on Facebook, join the Volusia VDub group page... lots of cool people and that’s where we post up get togethers and events.

[@HapticGarage]

Just saw this; something's fishy with the comments in Studio. Just filled out the application, sounds great!

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Kevin here from Australia . I've just stumbled across your channel your content looks really good. I'm looking forward to seeing you on your next video. ✌ Peace man.

[@HapticGarage]

Hey Kevin Hamling, welcome to the channel! It's great to have Australia represented here, thanks for being a part. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos, and I look forward to seeing you in the next one!

[@cheapsk8boardmuseum259]

good video .watched the whole thing

[@HapticGarage]

Good to see you again, bad91teg. I really appreciate that you watched to the end, part of the goal is to keep things interesting. Glad you liked the video, there's more on the way!

[@aussiebeatle4049]

Another Aussie here, and I’ve subscribed today. Looking forward to looking at all the videos and I like your channel. Cool bus, the prices of splitty’s here are atmospheric, so I’ve got a ‘72 camper to keep my 62 Ghia coupe and 67 Beetle company.

[@HapticGarage]

Hey Aussie Beatle, welcome to the channel! That's an impressive fleet with a good mix of models and some one-year-only features on the '67 and '72. Thanks for the positive remarks and for joining the fun!

[@vwcoco]

Great buy !! Nice to see you back on the vws . If you ever want to sell them please gimme first refusal as I’m missing a splitty in my collection here in the U.K. :) stay s safe sir

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks vwcoco, it's always great to share another video; it's been too long! I'll keep your offer in mind but the drive over may get interesting... keep wrenching on that Trekker!

[@vwcoco]

Haptic Garage thank you sir !!

[@HapticGarage]

You're welcome vwcoco! Love that name- "Trekker". The name we use over here is cool too (Thing), but Trekker is great!

[@vwcoco]

Haptic Garage yeah Vw thing , weird how names are different tho we speak English :) ie you say genders but over here it’s wings , hood is bonnet lol

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

Nice bus! Bus owners pulling a motor have it made with that removable panel. Looks like you got a good deal. Vant wait to see it at bug jam?!!

[@HapticGarage]

Would be great to take this to Bug Jam... At this point, would be thrilled to go anywhere! Yeah, that panel makes it easy (sez one Baja owner to another...)

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

@@HapticGarage hahaha ya i didnt even think about us removing a motor from a baja. Good one! Keep up the good videos. I like your style.

[@trevcessna1723]

You’re lucky you found a mint condition bus!

[@HapticGarage]

Yup, I feel fortunate to have such a good starting point. A rough project can be fun too but I'm enjoying the lack of metalwork on this one!

[@trevcessna1723]

Ya that’s all I have been doing on my 72 Super Beetle (body on rotisserie) so soon I am looking forward to changing all the suspension bushings etc and engine rebuild. Lot’s of fun but now just want to drive the thing! I appreciate your workmanship! Thanks!

[@HapticGarage]

@@trevcessna1723 Yup, keep at it and you'll get there. I can tell you from personal experience that assembling a bug chassis is really rewarding. Let us know how it goes!

[@flatfourluka1306]

Love your vids man Edit: I bought a beetle back in 2017 thats been restored back in 2001, i did somd work to it. Your videos are very inspiring!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Mr. Skarloey, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. What year Beetle are you working on?

[@flatfourluka1306]

@@HapticGarage i mean im not really working on it, it works great! 😁 its a 1975 Volkswagen 1200j

[@flatfourluka1306]

@@HapticGarage i followed you on instagram btw :3 There you can see my beetle and stuff ive done to it. Put new tires on it today! 😀

[@HapticGarage]

Cool shots of a great looking bug, and it sounds great too!

[@flatfourluka1306]

@@HapticGarage thank you! 😁

[@lucianosilveira3945]

Ola Haptic, sempre muito bons os videos ..... Eu estou restaurando uma kombi 75 e vou dar um banho de niquel dentro do tanque pois nossa gasolina aqui no Brasil tem muito alcool e danifica o tanque sempre , mas com esse banho fica muito bom e resolve o problema . forte abraço

[@HapticGarage]

Olá Luciano Silveira, seu Kombi parece um projeto incrível! O seu ônibus possui um pára-brisa dividido como o meu ou é a "Bay Window" mais tarde? Gosto de ambos, mas aprendi recentemente que há divisões posteriores no Brasil, o que é muito legal! Mergulhar o tanque parece uma boa ideia. Eu usei o selador de tanque POR15 com bons resultados, mas é muito trabalhoso. Boa sorte com o projeto e informe-nos sobre o seu progresso!

[@lucianosilveira3945]

@@HapticGarage Esta muito bom o seu projeto , a minha kombi é para -brisa dividido no Brasil ate 1975 vinha nessa versão , em 76 ja mudava vindo outras versoes , o banho de niquel é muito bom mas tem um custo muito alto, mas vale bastante principalmente se o tanque for original , aqui no Brasil os custos são muito altos infelizmente , o dorlar vale cinco vezes nosso dinheiro kkkk um tanque desse aqui no Brasil reprodução custa por volta de U$ 36 dolares , ainda temos muitas peças que são reproduzidas por aqui , conheço pessoas que vem comprar aqui para revender na europa e outros paises.

[@HapticGarage]

@Luciano Silveira Obrigado pela informação! Isso é muito legal, o ônibus com janela dividida foi fabricado até 1975 lá. Entendo que o original é mais desejável - acho que essa questão é internacional! Apesar do alto custo, gosto da ideia do banho de níquel, se você espera manter o ônibus por um longo tempo e deseja que seja confiável. Como dizemos aqui, você obtém o que paga! É ótimo ouvir como outros proprietários da VW mantêm seus veículos vivos, obrigado por compartilhar!

[@lucianosilveira3945]

@@HapticGarage Sim , ela é procurada no mundo todo , tenho um amigo que ja exportou do Brasil umas mil unidades, principalmente europa, com relação ao niquel se tiver o tanque original vale muito fazer estou dando o banho de niquel em carburadores de motos tambem fica otimo , voce ve os colegas Mustie , Mike Fn Garage e CT ? são muito bons .....abraço .

[@HapticGarage]

@Luciano Silveira Uau, é ótimo para nós amadores que o serviço e as peças estejam disponíveis! Na verdade, eu tenho o tanque original e está em mau estado. Acredito que posso salvá-lo, mas utilizarei o tanque brasileiro que estava nele a curto prazo. Embora eu concorde que o original seria melhor, fico feliz por ter o tanque de reprodução disponível! Sim, todos esses caras têm ótimos canais. Eu adoraria conhecer os caras "do norte", incluindo Mustie1, 5150mxVW, VWnut1967 e outros. A CT está realmente perto de mim e tivemos a chance de sair em dezembro passado. Aqui está o vídeo que ele postou da visita: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnumoKBsnNulm5Y Aproveite e obrigado por fazer parte do canal!