6:05 - is that AC? Nope, just a fresh air vent. On factory microbuses fresh air is ducted through the front door arm rests and out through those vents into the back. Panel vans didn't come with that.
absolutely lovely vid! man a graveyard like that would be the dream for finding parts!! cant wayt to see how the part fits, and see how the underside of your buss looks when painted and pampered!!
Why did you not just buy a better quality van? If your long term plan is to camp and travel in it, you should have looked for a westfalia equipped model. Cutting and patching a rusted hulk is going to cost you the same money in parts alone, and you’re going to spend hundreds of hours doing it. Only to have a patched van that future buyers can spot a mile away.
I have restored several of these and it makes more sense to buy a running driving westfalia that you can go camping in tomorrow. It’s still going to require a hundred side projects to get it nice but at least you and your gf can use it every weekend instead of waiting a decade before even using it. Yes, a nice medium quality van will cost you 15K or more, but get a loan and a side hustle, you’ll spend far less of your spare-time hours and have something you can use immediately.
Hey, buddy....some of idiots enjoy the process! My bus rode just fine when I bought it and I'm thousands of dollars away from getting it that way again, but I'm in love with every step of its progress and renewal.
Thanks for a great video happy to see you guys back
In the US you can still find those type of junkyards. Not sure why we don't have them here.
30 years ago in the UK you could go to any scrap yard and find VW campers/Beatles. Not any more.
happy new year from Scotland folks, love n peace
Good times 🎉 rust free 🎉
Anyone know of one of these graveyards in central florida? Ivw heard whispers, bit no answers
People seem to try and keep these places a secret to protect them lol
Treasure Trove
Agreed!
It takes a VW enthusiast to look at that "green" bus and say it's in good shape. I love it!
I used to own a ‘70 bus. I love your channel and you give some great advice! And, oops, had to say it, you’re HOT!
Happy New Year to you and Malory !!! That place is a gold mine! Thats section was for for your bus or your buddys?
6:05 - is that AC? Nope, just a fresh air vent. On factory microbuses fresh air is ducted through the front door arm rests and out through those vents into the back. Panel vans didn't come with that.
We need an Alvin in every city!
Ain't that the truth!
My 73 bay is still driven most days here in 🇬🇧👍
When did u get a volvo, why do a lot of vw owners have old volvos😂 i do too
hard working,come on
Thanks for the new video and now I subscribed the channel again. Happy New year
Welcome back!
Glad to see you live and well. Happy new year 🎉 $50 sounds expensive but I guess he can charge what he wants…where are you gonna find another one?
Happy New years MCmotors
absolutely lovely vid! man a graveyard like that would be the dream for finding parts!! cant wayt to see how the part fits, and see how the underside of your buss looks when painted and pampered!!
You and me both!
Alvin reminds me of a guy I used to trade with, thxs for sharing...
Alvin is a good man
Glad to see you putting out some new content
Glad to see your episodes back on line👍
Happy New Year 2024!
Glad to see you guys back.
Can’t wait to see the new VW content.
What a lovely VW grave yard!!
🤗👍👌🤝💯
Best wishes to you and Mallory for 2024.
New video!! amazingg
More to come!
Happy New Year, Vangabonders! I`m glad to see your episodes back! Greetings from Bulgaria!
Same to you!
Definitely need a camping trip with da bois
Would love that Type 3 FastBack
All of this sheet metal is available new from various vw suppliers. Save yourself a day and a tetanus shot!
The inner wheel well is not reproduced by any company. It can not be bought from any VW supplier unfortunately
Why did you not just buy a better quality van? If your long term plan is to camp and travel in it, you should have looked for a westfalia equipped model. Cutting and patching a rusted hulk is going to cost you the same money in parts alone, and you’re going to spend hundreds of hours doing it. Only to have a patched van that future buyers can spot a mile away.
The piece that I cut out has no rust on the part that I need.
I have restored several of these and it makes more sense to buy a running driving westfalia that you can go camping in tomorrow. It’s still going to require a hundred side projects to get it nice but at least you and your gf can use it every weekend instead of waiting a decade before even using it. Yes, a nice medium quality van will cost you 15K or more, but get a loan and a side hustle, you’ll spend far less of your spare-time hours and have something you can use immediately.
Hey, buddy....some of idiots enjoy the process! My bus rode just fine when I bought it and I'm thousands of dollars away from getting it that way again, but I'm in love with every step of its progress and renewal.
Nice one guyz, happy new year to you and yours, best wishes for 24🤙
Same to you!
The best part about restoring a bus is the hunting.
Here to help the algorithm 🙃