Rare 15 window VW Bus Found & Rescued 60 Years Later

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @johnmallett4983
    @johnmallett4983 3 месяца назад +41

    As I have commented before, I don’t understand why, but I would like to add that I have never seen anyone commit to an immeasurably difficult if not impossible challenge and succeed like you do; all the while repositioning your camera(s) and keeping your on camera composure magnificently stress free for the viewer (your banter with the camera is cool). I think by limiting and or editing out your stress at the worksite for the viewer is one of your traits that keeps me tuning in. ALSO…Editing your days video throughout the wee hours is another mind boggling accomplishment.
    Your son is an absolute gem too, which proves in my mind your parenting skills and personality off camera, including family support must be exceptional. Congratulations.

    • @paul147a
      @paul147a 3 месяца назад +1

      Totally agree with all you say John 👍

    • @tospicy4ya
      @tospicy4ya 3 месяца назад +1

      15 windows are really soft after and I suppose he knows ppl who will restore it

  • @65bugnut
    @65bugnut 3 месяца назад +40

    Be sure to film Larry's reaction when you pull up to his garage, and you ask him to help you with the patch panels. Congratulations! You did it.

    • @vintage76vipergreenBeetle
      @vintage76vipergreenBeetle 3 месяца назад +1

      😆

    • @dxrflyboy
      @dxrflyboy 3 месяца назад +1

      It just needs a little fiberglass to get that axle back in place and it's good to go! 🤣

  • @dermottbarrett764
    @dermottbarrett764 3 месяца назад +13

    congratulations, you overcame a stream, mud, rocks, fallen trees, rain and overall miserable conditions….perseverance and exhausting work paid off. Everyone is looking for the final chapter of the “buses in the stream” saga

  • @wewillmakeit3615
    @wewillmakeit3615 3 месяца назад +6

    That scene when you drive away with the tree growing out of the roof still there - pure gold. 😂

  • @brenttoman5485
    @brenttoman5485 2 месяца назад +2

    Your attitude is very refreshing, even when you ding yourself ! Thank you for the wonderful video!

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  2 месяца назад +1

      gotta always laugh, even when things don't go your way. Thank you for the kind words , much appreciated

  • @MarkHenion-pd9qs
    @MarkHenion-pd9qs 3 месяца назад +8

    The spirits really held on to the very end, but you "Did It" !!! You never give up!! Well done!!

  • @ghiamanjc
    @ghiamanjc 3 месяца назад +7

    Congrats Man. What a labour of love. You are a truly committed VW rescuer. Looking forward to your next adventure.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you , much appreciated

    • @gerry-p9x
      @gerry-p9x 3 месяца назад +2

      ​@@5150mxVW get old lunch trays JD slip under flat tires and pull on those

  • @DoubleDaneLife
    @DoubleDaneLife 3 месяца назад +6

    I just pulled a 69 westy out of the woods but NOTHING compared to this series. OVERWHELMING respect for your work, effort and the passion you put into saving these vw's while not being concerned with their value because of their condition.

  • @JT-162
    @JT-162 3 месяца назад +5

    I honestly thought you would never get that last one…truly thought it would defeat you…congrats…determination personified!

  • @eddiekilby
    @eddiekilby 3 месяца назад +11

    Your persistence paid off👍👍👍👍

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад +3

      thank you Eddie

    • @IEchuckie
      @IEchuckie 3 месяца назад +1

      You now have a pile of junk 😅

    • @eddiekilby
      @eddiekilby 3 месяца назад +3

      @@IEchuckie But his persistence is priceless😜😜

  • @bamabonkers
    @bamabonkers 3 месяца назад +1

    Your determination and dedication to pulling these lost treasures out of all sorts of places never ceases to amaze me. Thanks taking the times to capture your exploits and frustrations.

  • @jennysolomon-haase9103
    @jennysolomon-haase9103 3 месяца назад +3

    The tenacity, the determination, keeps coming back to your videos. I honestly don't know this much energy would go into a find like this in the Pacific Northwest. ❤

  • @williamtanner1372
    @williamtanner1372 3 месяца назад +6

    All the time and effort. The 15 is in the driveway! This is such an impressive accomplishment. J is the man that brings them home.

  • @bvalt1
    @bvalt1 3 месяца назад +9

    OMG so glad you finally got that beast out of there, the spirits did their best but never expected you!!! lol

  • @PaulinesPastimes
    @PaulinesPastimes 3 месяца назад +3

    I have said it before and I will say it again, you deserve a medal for grit and determination. It's a great achievement and you beat those spirits! 😊👍🥇

  • @UncsPlacePerformance
    @UncsPlacePerformance 3 месяца назад +6

    You are the REAL MVP!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You made it!! And I personally thoroughly enjoyed the 48-part series!!!

  • @schnell356
    @schnell356 3 месяца назад +3

    Not only a rare 15 window bus, but it came with the optional tree antenna. Wow, great effort for sure!

  • @CTmoog
    @CTmoog 3 месяца назад +3

    Wish I was there with you brother! This series was amazing! Nice work! 😎😎😎

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 3 месяца назад +2

    Great to have it out and home. Think with all time and effort you have put into getting it so far, youll need to do something good with the bus. Full restore, Josh’s first car. Really admire your doggedness lots of folk would have given up or not even bothered trying to get the bus👏👏👏

  • @tommyfoley
    @tommyfoley 3 месяца назад +2

    Wow, the spirits DID NOT want you to have their bus. Great job! I look forward to watching you clean it up and getting it off the trailer.

  • @richardkranium2584
    @richardkranium2584 20 дней назад +1

    I'm about 3hr from NH I totally would have given you a hand with this beauty!

  • @salvadoravila9095
    @salvadoravila9095 3 месяца назад +2

    Nobody could have done it better sir. Thank you for your efforts. God bless

  • @backyardkombi5466
    @backyardkombi5466 3 месяца назад +4

    Beautiful fall colors there. I can smell the leaves.

    • @tapper701
      @tapper701 3 месяца назад +1

      New England in Autumn is an experience ...

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 3 месяца назад +2

    there is no limit on how far a dream can take you.thanks for sharing and taking us along.

  • @lancpudn
    @lancpudn 3 месяца назад +1

    WoW! Your VW finds & rescues are getting more & more agricultural, It makes for great viewing watching you dig this relic out of it's muddy resting place, Kudos to you for having the brains & muscle to manhandle that bus out of there.

  • @VorlonFrog
    @VorlonFrog 3 месяца назад +3

    Dude, you got a beautiful day, it's 98% on the trailer, you still have all your fingers, no gaping wounds (okay, the bus has them), and you have a cold beverage to enjoy and celebrate the victory. That's what I call a very good day.

  • @gabesgarage4522
    @gabesgarage4522 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice job, it's always all for the story! You had a true adventure! What an amazing property!!!

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад

      Thank you , hard to believe it’s over

  • @christophermarx344
    @christophermarx344 3 месяца назад +2

    Congrats Jay, perseverence will pay off. Great to be able to watch and learn on recovery from highly difficult places. Look forward to what will become of these buses.

  • @slimpickins3425
    @slimpickins3425 3 месяца назад +1

    What a amazing 4 part? i lost track vlog a thon! only one ive seen worse was when you and Musty were just dragging home sheet panels! Thanks for all th time and effort you did to bring this to us all. Cant wait to see that earlier bus rescue! THANK YOU!

  • @AddGee
    @AddGee 3 месяца назад +1

    You’ve done it 🎉 Have so enjoying watching the hard work that has gone into this, well done 👍 Please keep us updated on what happens next with this bus.

  • @davidbrookes2640
    @davidbrookes2640 3 месяца назад +2

    Came across you and your son on what I think was the first visit . It’s been a journey never thought you would get the fifteen out . Loved.cannot wait to see how you get on with restoration thanks for sharing 👍🏻

  • @adrianhagerty6905
    @adrianhagerty6905 3 месяца назад +2

    Tenacity !😁👍🏻. Interested to see what becomes of it . Great video again .

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад

      Thank you Adrian , much appreciated

  • @EmmettBattiste
    @EmmettBattiste 3 месяца назад +3

    Another great find, and another vintage VW not going to craper !

  • @CortinasAndClassics
    @CortinasAndClassics 3 месяца назад +2

    Excellent Jay, so glad you got the bus home. That was an adventure and a half.

  • @welshy8216
    @welshy8216 3 месяца назад +4

    Been an amazing series of video's, Really enjoyed it.. Been thinking thou, Bet on that house site. Bound to be something VW related you never found. Parts that are like gold dust these days. Just well hidden like in that barn thats fallen down.

  • @martyworley5427
    @martyworley5427 3 месяца назад

    This has been one of the best series I’ve ever watched! I’m sorry to say this but watching you struggle with the jacks is very entertaining. But I’ve enjoyed watching you get the prize and I guess there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Can’t wait to see what’s up next on the push pull or drag channel with Jason as our host you know it’s going to be great. Hope you have a great week.

  • @vintagebiker
    @vintagebiker 3 месяца назад +1

    You're awesome for sticking with it!! Can't wait to see the restoration vids 😉

  • @tandersolvoll
    @tandersolvoll 3 месяца назад

    Hi Jason. Your rescues are just amazing. 😊 as a vw guy from Norway you just don't stop impress me. Finally out, buses in the stream. Good hard work❤. Stay tune for New adventures. Can't wait.
    Greetings from Norway

  • @Wiltshire-observer
    @Wiltshire-observer 3 месяца назад +1

    Well done Jason ! A terrific achievement to pull both of them out of that watery grave, sitting 60 years. 🎉. They will make fine VWs once again.

  • @jimihendrix1575
    @jimihendrix1575 3 месяца назад +1

    Another great video! Thanks for takin us along. Next is an even OLDER bus?!? I love old buses. Gotta say, my '61 panel I got when I lived in Albuquerque looks 'show-room' compared to that 15 window, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

  • @demRucks
    @demRucks 3 месяца назад +1

    Great series Jay. Was very entertaining. You are good at what you do. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @danielwilliams9625
    @danielwilliams9625 3 месяца назад +1

    You did it! Congrats and thanks for sharing this series….it was fun!

  • @SladesVWBeetle
    @SladesVWBeetle 3 месяца назад

    Congrats, my friend! That was a true struggle, I have no idea how you even did it.
    I applaud you.
    The spirits fought you to no end.
    I can’t believe that can at the end of the video actually sprayed. 😳
    You’re hair at 4:00 that was great 😂
    That could be the original mileage for sure.
    Earlier rescue!! Yes!! Will be watching!!!
    Enjoy your baseball ⚾️

  • @owainwyn8083
    @owainwyn8083 3 месяца назад

    Absolutely love your videos Jase. Without guys like you with heaps of dedication, these amazing VW’s would be lost forever. I’m confident however that I’d be the same and literally do anything to get my hands on a splitty like that. Great work 👍🏼

  • @trappedinkalifornee
    @trappedinkalifornee 3 месяца назад +2

    I have never seen anyone work so hard to save a huge block of rust shaped like an old barn door bus.

  • @hawkeye4528
    @hawkeye4528 2 месяца назад

    Got to admire you perseverance and hope it comes in useful if only for parts. Wish such treasures were still about in the UK

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  2 месяца назад

      thank you hawkeye, i appreciate that

  • @Joesrustbuckets
    @Joesrustbuckets 3 месяца назад

    Nice one jay, Good to see it home, well done Jay, You also get the award for most patience.👌

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад

      Thank you Joe !

  • @truenexus1usa
    @truenexus1usa 3 месяца назад +1

    Pretty sure I'm not alone, with many of us hankerin' for an episode that includes a 'clean out' and a rockin' power wash of this bus while you're enjoying a favorite beverage.😉 Please, please, please.🥴(Greg truenexus)

  • @besenzon1
    @besenzon1 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow !! What an achievement 💪💪💪 I hope you do video the restoration of the 15 window. Live the teaser at the end. An early Bus rescue 😳😳😳❤️❤️❤️. Good luck !!

  • @CGW11
    @CGW11 3 месяца назад +1

    You made it! And finally a dry day.
    Hopefully this series can get somewhat viral so that you can cover your expenses.

  • @josephperry6822
    @josephperry6822 3 месяца назад +1

    YES YES, OH YES!! Now can you get it off the trailer?! Well done, Jason?! I never doubted you buddy! I can't see another rescue ever being more challenging than this one. It's all gravey from here on out..

  • @garygraham6699
    @garygraham6699 3 месяца назад +1

    DETERMINATION PAID OFF ! GREAT JOB !

  • @willibrennt
    @willibrennt 3 месяца назад +1

    Must be a very satisfying feeling to get this bus on the trailer at least.
    Greetings from Germany

  • @sparehead2163
    @sparehead2163 3 месяца назад +1

    Well done Jason that looked like a beautiful day and a fantastic place to just sit and poke a fire and u did it its on the trailer
    Sorry it broke but it's also amazing what's left of the Greman Steel after 60 areas in the mud and water
    I would love to see how it's used in a restoration like another comment said get Larry to do it
    Now I'm going to watch all the episodes again I love a story with a happy ending 🇦🇺💯

  • @pcbullets8726
    @pcbullets8726 3 месяца назад

    I admire your tenacity doing this. It was definitely a fight of wills between you and the elements. Hopefully it was worth it in the end. Well done Sir!

  • @snowdogs59
    @snowdogs59 3 месяца назад +2

    Big win J! I really enjoyed this series, can’t wait for the next one. Thank you.

  • @vwcoco
    @vwcoco 3 месяца назад

    Cool project to do Jason and all that hard work paid off getting it home 👍

  • @patrickmurray4405
    @patrickmurray4405 3 месяца назад

    I really feel for what you went through to get those busses out of the woods, I did something similar dragging out an old Chevy Nova some years go. Keep the great videos coming man!!!

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад

      Thank you Patrick , much appreciated Patrick

  • @johnthayre8088
    @johnthayre8088 3 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant love watching everything you've done with mbw buses

  • @vwcadwagon
    @vwcadwagon 3 месяца назад

    Congratulations! It's a bittersweet ending. Hate to see the Buses in the Stream series end, but I am truly happy that you got it home. Lots of hard work and perseverance paid off. You are an inspiration. Hope you get yourself some well-deserved rest. Looking forward to the next rescue. Take care!

  • @michaelhunt2369
    @michaelhunt2369 3 месяца назад +3

    10 out of 10 for perseverance, well done

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад +2

      Much appreciated Michael

  • @tomdale1313
    @tomdale1313 3 месяца назад +1

    besides all the beautiful scenery, all this work will pay-off later cuz this is just your beginning, you 've made your bones...Well done Grasshopper

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад

      thank you Tom , much appreciated

  • @deliawolfe
    @deliawolfe 3 месяца назад

    I could tell as soon a I hit the "play" button that you knew you had this!!! Well Done!!!

  • @deanriley1284
    @deanriley1284 3 месяца назад

    Well done Sir, massive achievement! You won!

  • @davidcornish9235
    @davidcornish9235 3 месяца назад +2

    You won that battle! Should be proud of yourself. If you did not come in and save the two buses, they would just have rotten into the earth. 😀😀😀😀

  • @garysoykin2783
    @garysoykin2783 3 месяца назад

    That's really some beautiful country up there thank you for sharing with us I heard those Volkswagen Vans are worth money even if they're just a pile of dust they'll make him come back to life

  • @michaelminge2052
    @michaelminge2052 3 месяца назад +1

    This was thoroughly entertaining. Amazing scenery as well. Congratulations!

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад

      thank you Michael

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 3 месяца назад +1

    You Did you brought Back the New Bus 😊!!!; ) Jen will bring you some Blankets ❤!!!

  • @johnwilkinson5718
    @johnwilkinson5718 3 месяца назад +2

    The antique collector in me is crying. I dig under that barn and end up needing a couple semi trucks to haul all the stuff I'd want starting with that pedal tractor.

  • @QuinoNantes-machadoCosta
    @QuinoNantes-machadoCosta 3 месяца назад

    Finally you did it ,Amazing work,congrats 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤙🤙

  • @paulcowie1363
    @paulcowie1363 3 месяца назад

    Once again, I am in awe!! Well done 👏 greetings again from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Paul , much appreciated

  • @9534alex
    @9534alex 3 месяца назад +3

    Congratulations!!
    Greetings from Ireland

  • @benjaminrappit
    @benjaminrappit 3 месяца назад

    Dude you should never think that the whole journey you've taken on and seeing all your hard work dedicated to your passion hasn't been good dam epic, absolute legend, love your videos so much. Well done and it's been fun and really enjoyable to watch and your determination, although yep that place is quite clearly cursed
    VW Ghostbuster

  • @KevinSimpson_576
    @KevinSimpson_576 3 месяца назад

    Well done Jay, you got her on broken just before she broke you 😊. Loved this series.

  • @mr_p1240
    @mr_p1240 3 месяца назад

    amazing, you are for sure a glass half full kind of guy. i used to have your energy age and injuries have slowed me down , don't stop doing what you are doing

  • @pstreetgarage7304
    @pstreetgarage7304 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome vid ! Was an amazing series. I'm on vacation, watching from the Mediterranean Sea !

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад +1

      Wow , enjoy your vaca ! Thank you

  • @user-wl9qc7tg9u
    @user-wl9qc7tg9u 3 месяца назад +1

    You did it! Great work man. 💪💪

  • @driftwoodpile
    @driftwoodpile 3 месяца назад +1

    I think Sue summed up this series perfectly when he said he was “kicking and a gouging in the mud the blood and the beer”. Congrats on a Herculean task

  • @alexmeinel6199
    @alexmeinel6199 3 месяца назад

    Yay you did it well done, you got a never give up attitude, soo positive, I can't wait to see you rebuild it and the same with the other one, I literally love watching and I'm soo excited to see the rebuild thank-you

  • @AlanG58
    @AlanG58 3 месяца назад

    Incredible work Sir! It was amazing to see this thing up close, hopefully something can be worked out to get it solid and square again. Now you have to go back for that Rambler! :)

  • @autouniontypeA
    @autouniontypeA 3 месяца назад +1

    The spirits let you save the Bus!! Sun shone on you :)

  • @warrenmink2429
    @warrenmink2429 3 месяца назад +2

    Awesome man ! Congratulations

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Warren

  • @jaws6869
    @jaws6869 3 месяца назад

    Im glad to see you remembered the blue door off the other bus. I kept seeing it in the background and thinking, hes going to forget that. Fair play, true to you're word you stuck it out till the end. What a brawl of a job.

  • @haroldkuykendall9078
    @haroldkuykendall9078 3 месяца назад

    I love Your Tenacity!!!❤😢

  • @abefehr6155
    @abefehr6155 3 месяца назад

    Now that is what I call a rescue
    Great job

  • @uhn100
    @uhn100 3 месяца назад

    Jason your tenacity has got the prize and I have enjoyed every episode weather you can resurrect this bus I don't know I just wondered why it was abandoned in the first place anyway congratulations my friend I look forward to the next video best regards Andy Allen.

  • @comedyash
    @comedyash 3 месяца назад

    That intro brings back good times and the theme song sooo good love the part with Mustie1 haha. Huge congrats, epic journey, insane will power hope your not down too bad but its not all about money. Lovely colours and weather like walking around in a Bob Ross painting. Had a pretty stressful end to my week so really appreciate the hard work to get this episode finished.

  • @EatSleepEmpire
    @EatSleepEmpire 3 месяца назад +1

    I don’t know, I’m probably in the minority, but I’d watch a series of these. Slowly getting better at the technique of pulling these out.

  • @forestedforestschool
    @forestedforestschool 3 месяца назад

    Many congratulations again sir, a major effort that's paid off. Also, hello New England from old England!

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад +1

      Much appreciated!

  • @BrianSmart1959
    @BrianSmart1959 3 месяца назад

    DUDE! IT'S ON THE TRAILER! WOOOOOOO! I don't know why it makes me happy that you left the tree growing on the roof.

  • @adamantvermont
    @adamantvermont 3 месяца назад +9

    I would like to thank my arms for always being by my side, my legs for always supporting me, and my fingers, because I can always count on them.

  • @garysoykin2783
    @garysoykin2783 3 месяца назад

    Your videos are always cool you're the one who makes it cool you got a really awesome personality

  • @danielcopp6773
    @danielcopp6773 3 месяца назад

    thanks Jay, and well done!!! Hope to see you restore this!!

  • @CUSTOMWORKS7.3PSD
    @CUSTOMWORKS7.3PSD 3 месяца назад

    A lot of great OEM parts Hey !

  • @ivoman7
    @ivoman7 3 месяца назад +1

    I love that kind of area you're in as well. Good job getting that bus on a trailer! 😉

  • @truenexus1usa
    @truenexus1usa 3 месяца назад

    Congrats and thank you Jason and Josh for the " VW Buses in a Stream" series. You all gave us a Master Class on Rescuing VWs From the Clutches of Nature and Spooky Forces.
    You shared all your rescue secrets: Using timbers, chain saws, Kubota LA211 box blading, dangling power winch, shovels, the MVP little jack that could, the MVP little rake that could, and don't forget, the little hoes that could. And using resources at hand like logs you cut up, rusty wheels, sheets of old tin and more.
    The thing I like about your style is being in such captivatingly, beautiful natural environments like this New Hampshire's Autumn beauty crowned by the White Mountains. Oh, and the nut shot at (15:43).

  • @digburris7685
    @digburris7685 3 месяца назад +1

    At least you didn't loose that emblem even though it kept appearing and disappearing . The baseball through the window did the trick though. Thanks for the channel.

  • @ron486
    @ron486 3 месяца назад

    Really enjoyed watching you pull these out of there.
    Good job.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  3 месяца назад

      Thank you Ron

  • @MZ-gz8vz
    @MZ-gz8vz 3 месяца назад +4

    My favorite is the tree growing out of the bus

  • @whatnowstinky
    @whatnowstinky 3 месяца назад

    Congrats on finally getting it home!
    I was worried it would break in half as you were trying to get it on the trailer. 😂