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I was impressed. I've never commented, but I've actually been watching your video for 8 years. I'm watching from Japan. Since I was in elementary school 8 years ago, I wanted a bus and started watching your video. After that, I think this bus was completed after a lot of hard work. It's a wonderful car full of that commitment. Actually, I'm 19 years old, but a few days ago I bought a bus with 13 windows that is almost the same color. I want to enjoy bus life from now on. I'm happy to make my dream come true with you. Please continue to enjoy it in the future. Thank you.
Please. Make sure you have new fuel lines and wiring harness. I had a VW Bug catch fire with my ex-wife and my twin daughters and my son in the car. I got them out(They are still fine some 30 odd years later)and pushed the car away from the FUEL PUMP. I could have saved the car, too, but I was so upset I gave it away.
@@clasicradiolover Thank you for your advice. What happened to you was a great disaster, but I'm glad you didn't have anything for your family. Of course, all consumables such as fuel lines and harnesses will be replaced. Fortunately, there is an air-cooled vw specialty store nearby, so I leave all the work related to safety there. I'm also planning to install an automatic fire extinguishing system in case of a fire. Thank you.
@takmiller6893 Yeah, I don't think the automatic fire extinguisher was a thing back then. And my twins have families or their own now. You have fun with your VW.
So happy for you guys... Since I've been watching all the episodes of this incredible adventure and knowing all the struggles you went through, I admit that I felt all your emotions and had tears in my eyes when you started crying. 😭
I’ve been watching since the first episode and feel so happy for you to have completed the project. I am sure the sense of accomplishment and relief is more overwhelming than you showed in the episode…CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulation to you both. So nice to See you so Happy. I watch every Episode. Can you believe that Kona ist ready😁 and everything ist working? Kona ist now better than IT was New😉 Enjoy every minute!!! In Germany WE Put an Christopher US in a car. Christopher is revered as the patron saint of travelers and motorists. Greetings from Good old Germany Frank May
This is it! Kona is driving. How emotional the experience was, to watch and feel. Just ❤ it. I can still remember how much you and Lori put efforts to make it real. Kudos to you and Lori. I can still feel the excitement to drive Kona. Have a long and safe journey to Hawaii🎉🎉.
Congratulations on that first drive! Welcome to the club, you guys! Now go and enjoy every minute of your journey! From our bus to yours, it's been a ride watching how far Kona you guys have come!
Congratulations Mic this was the video I’ve been waiting for, Kona back on the road eating up miles. She did extremely well and who knew that the shifter was the issue all along. Well glad you got that fixed and the upgrade looks nice. And got to say if that was Lori’s first time driving a stick she’s a natural either that or dad’s one helluva teacher LOL. Well enjoy her for many years she’s looking beautiful and those hubcaps definitely the icing on the cake
Dear driver.. - don't be fiddling with a camera, or a phone while driving.. drive the bus, while driving the bus. 😊 👍 💪 Very well done.. - so.. hit the road.
YES!!! So excited for y'all, especially considering all the hoops, bumps, issues, problems and learning y'all had. So awesome to see that happiness on your faces!
I’ve been watching all episodes the beginning for years MicBergsma.It’s a pleasure to see the results of your hard work. I wish you and Lori safe travels!😊 Tamas from EU.
I'm from Brazil and I've been following this restoration since the beginning. But today I cried with you with so much emotion. Congratulations, you deserve all this joy.
Man, bro u put tear in my eyes. U did it!!!! Im sooo happy for u and lori!!! Its funny when u took ur bus out to do first test drive, u had windshield opened and wind blowing in ur hair, i was in the school bus with window opened and wind blowing in, it made me feel like i was in the bus with u. Lol. Im proud of u and lori for all u have went thru! Again, u did it!!! Congrat on ur beautiful bus!!!
So pleased Kona is finally moving under her own steam. She looks fabulous. The colour is the best and she shines with all of her chrome. So pleased for both of you and lovely to see you smiling. Take care from Scotland. Martin.❤❤
Félicitations à vous deux, superbe complicité, beaucoup d émotions les premiers tours de roues !!!! Vous êtes super avec un très beau travail ❤❤❤👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙🤙 Mon rêve 🥰🥰🥰
After the monumental effort you two and everyone else has put into Kona, it's so wonderful to see her finally drive under her own power. She really is a masterpiece, considering where you started. Following this since the beginning I got emotional watching you drive her for the first time.
I did not expect to cry with you well done you guys what a journey we’ve all been on with you ♥️ apart from the dumb episode where you pretended to break up but all is forgiven. Congratulations wishing you many many years of adventurous driving. 👏👏👏👏
Same!! I’m crying too!! After all the hard work, stress, all the time, effort, & $$ put into Kona to get Her ready for Her debut…it’s all worth it!! Hello, dear Mike, Lori, &, especially, dearest Lady Kona!! You guys are my heroes!! Hello from Irvine. I’m so proud of you guys, & am so glad to see Kona on the road, happily speeding along in all Her majesty. This is so cool❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰👊👊
Congratulations guys you’re bus Kona looks amazing and beautiful happy to see you drive Kona again Injoy driving and hope to see you in some camping videos god bless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁
BRAWO!!! Moje gratulacje z Polski. Nareszcie doczekałem się takiego radosnego finału. Obserwowałem cały ten proces od pierwszego odcinka. Teraz przeżywam waszą radość i cieszę się z Wami. Pozdrawiam. Roman 🤗👍👍
Wow, what a journey the 2 of you have had, to see the pure overwhelming emotion of the first drive was breathtaking. Congratulations on a spectacular build
😁Mitch, Ive been following you since I was living in Point Venture (2010). This has to be one of my favorite videos of yours. Im super happy for you and Lori. Excellent work. Your pride of accomplishment really shows. Congratulations!!
I haven't see your videos in a few years, so glad you are still making them and this restoration shows what varied talents you have. Thanks for what you do!
G’Day from Australia, so many things to say but first congratulations on not just bringing Kona back to life but making her better than she’s ever been in her life, in Australia we call VW’s “Dak Daks” after the distinctive sound of the air cooled engine. I’ve watched every episode & want to thank you all for an amazing journey & hope you keep up the videos because I also feel apart of her life. Thank you, thank you, thank you 👍❤️👍❤️🇦🇺
Seems you reacted as though it was a newborn baby. I suppose in a way it was. Congratulations you two, it's been quite a journey for you. Many happy miles and smiles in the 'Dub. 🤠
This is beautiful vw bus little finish soon over with its noon. I understand how you feel cry drive out the garage and ride on road I like said big well done 👏🏻 ❤. Now you can drive go to travel for anywhere the show for people will like see you there vw bus show. I love watch both on RUclips l like ❤️ ❤️❤️👍🏻🍾🎉from Britain 🇬🇧 man 🍻
Gratulerar till Världens mest genomarbetade buss någonsin!! 🤗 Och grattis till Lori! Vilket kap.. En sån gåva ,en förstående partner... 🤎 Njut av bussen och vi kanske ses nån gång 🥰
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Congratulations, you made it.
I always like your videos and Instagram posts. Not out of obligation, but just because I really like it.
Aw, thanks man! appreciate it!
Mahalo!
@@MicBergsma I learned one more. Mahalo. In my language it is Obrigado.
I was impressed. I've never commented, but I've actually been watching your video for 8 years. I'm watching from Japan. Since I was in elementary school 8 years ago, I wanted a bus and started watching your video. After that, I think this bus was completed after a lot of hard work. It's a wonderful car full of that commitment. Actually, I'm 19 years old, but a few days ago I bought a bus with 13 windows that is almost the same color. I want to enjoy bus life from now on. I'm happy to make my dream come true with you. Please continue to enjoy it in the future. Thank you.
Please. Make sure you have new fuel lines and wiring harness. I had a VW Bug catch fire with my ex-wife and my twin daughters and my son in the car. I got them out(They are still fine some 30 odd years later)and pushed the car away from the FUEL PUMP. I could have saved the car, too, but I was so upset I gave it away.
@@clasicradiolover Thank you for your advice. What happened to you was a great disaster, but I'm glad you didn't have anything for your family. Of course, all consumables such as fuel lines and harnesses will be replaced. Fortunately, there is an air-cooled vw specialty store nearby, so I leave all the work related to safety there. I'm also planning to install an automatic fire extinguishing system in case of a fire. Thank you.
@takmiller6893 Yeah, I don't think the automatic fire extinguisher was a thing back then. And my twins have families or their own now. You have fun with your VW.
The moment that Lori hugged and you kissed was the best part! So emotionally invested and so Happy!!
Aww yes! She's great lady 😊
I didn't realize I would be crying along with you! Congrats! Thanks for allowing us to follow you on this journey!
🥹😊❤️🙌🏼
That smile on your first drive says it all. well done.
It`s been a Long road, Great to see Kona running !
Oh yeah whew, thank you!
Congratulations absolutely amazing to see you driving her ! Don’t you worry about crying most of us watching would have reacted the same way !!
I am emotional to cry and want to congratulate you both, who are so happy now!
The bus is GORGEOUS! But most importantly you both look SO HAPPY! Almost there! Congratulations!
Thank you so much!
I cried too! Such an amazing journey with two very amazing people. And your family is amazing too!!!! Enjoy!!!!
Thank you so much man! 😊❤️
Congratulations Lori and Mic! I wish you both many happy miles in the bus!!!
Thank you so much!
A dream came true. And we dream with you. Have a good trip
😊🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
Hopefully we will see you driving her in Hawaii now ❤
We can't wait!!
So happy for you guys... Since I've been watching all the episodes of this incredible adventure and knowing all the struggles you went through, I admit that I felt all your emotions and had tears in my eyes when you started crying. 😭
What a Chapter 1❤ Looking forward to the next chapter🙂👍🏻
us too!
I’ve been watching since the first episode and feel so happy for you to have completed the project. I am sure the sense of accomplishment and relief is more overwhelming than you showed in the episode…CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!
Congratulation to you both. So nice to See you so Happy. I watch every Episode. Can you believe that Kona ist ready😁 and everything ist working? Kona ist now better than IT was New😉 Enjoy every minute!!!
In Germany WE Put an Christopher US in a car.
Christopher is revered as the patron saint of travelers and motorists.
Greetings from Good old Germany
Frank May
So Happy for you. Such a long journey for you Lori and Kona. I cried with joy with you all. Congrats to you. Happy Driving.
Thank you so much Jorge! 😊🙏🏼
Best videos I’ve ever seen in my entire life!!! well done @MicBergsma bravo 👏👏👏
Aww 😊🥲❤️🙏🏼🙌🏼
This is it! Kona is driving. How emotional the experience was, to watch and feel. Just ❤ it. I can still remember how much you and Lori put efforts to make it real. Kudos to you and Lori. I can still feel the excitement to drive Kona. Have a long and safe journey to Hawaii🎉🎉.
Thank you!!
Congratulations on that first drive! Welcome to the club, you guys! Now go and enjoy every minute of your journey! From our bus to yours, it's been a ride watching how far Kona you guys have come!
Thank you Janis! Looking forward to it! 😁❤️🙌🏼 We will check out your bus and channel!
Congratulations Mic this was the video I’ve been waiting for, Kona back on the road eating up miles. She did extremely well and who knew that the shifter was the issue all along. Well glad you got that fixed and the upgrade looks nice. And got to say if that was Lori’s first time driving a stick she’s a natural either that or dad’s one helluva teacher LOL. Well enjoy her for many years she’s looking beautiful and those hubcaps definitely the icing on the cake
I live it and you ❤ 🙏
From Sweden 🇸🇪
😊🙌🏼❤️
Lori is just too darn cute! Happy for the two of you!
great work 😎😎😎👍👍👍
I remember when this VW was in your Dad's Garage and you were cutting out the floor... What a Long Journey. Well Done!
Yes! Wild journey! I really enjoy sharing all about it
프로젝트 완성 되어 축하합니다~ 멋지십니다~ 최고
Your smiles say it all. She's beautiful. Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey.
You are so welcome, can't wait to share more and stuff going on in Hawaii!
Dear driver.. - don't be fiddling with a camera, or a phone while driving.. drive the bus, while driving the bus. 😊 👍 💪 Very well done.. - so.. hit the road.
Kona is a work of art. Better than new.
Aw thank you Chris!
Best 😀🤗🥰 from Germany ❤👍
Thank you! 😃
YES!!! So excited for y'all, especially considering all the hoops, bumps, issues, problems and learning y'all had. So awesome to see that happiness on your faces!
Thanks so much!!
A belsőkamerás felvételek a legjobbak!😊
I’ve been watching all episodes the beginning for years MicBergsma.It’s a pleasure to see the results of your hard work. I wish you and Lori safe travels!😊 Tamas from EU.
Thank you so much!
years of work... I can understand that it is emotional for you. Congratulations, Kona has turned out really nice.
Whew so wild! Thank you so much!
I'm from Brazil and I've been following this restoration since the beginning. But today I cried with you with so much emotion. Congratulations, you deserve all this joy.
It was worth the wait. The bus was wonderful. I just think I should have taken the cat for a walk too.
Congratulations! I'm so happy to see your smiling faces.
Your smiles make me happy too!
😊🙌🏼🙌🏼
Man, bro u put tear in my eyes. U did it!!!! Im sooo happy for u and lori!!! Its funny when u took ur bus out to do first test drive, u had windshield opened and wind blowing in ur hair, i was in the school bus with window opened and wind blowing in, it made me feel like i was in the bus with u. Lol. Im proud of u and lori for all u have went thru! Again, u did it!!! Congrat on ur beautiful bus!!!
Thank you so much!! Haha that's awesome!! 😂😁🙌🏼
Well well well at last.❤😂
How wonderful it is to see the two of you enjoying your project. John from South Africa.🎉🎉
Congrats on your first drive with Kona 🥰
Thank you!!😊
So pleased Kona is finally moving under her own steam. She looks fabulous. The colour is the best and she shines with all of her chrome. So pleased for both of you and lovely to see you smiling. Take care from Scotland.
Martin.❤❤
Thank you Martin!
Into the sunset! Thank you for sharing this leg of the journey!
Finally, a dream come true.
Yewww guys well done, nothing like driving something you’re built 🥰 enjoy the bus in Hawaii 🤙🏽
For sure!! Built not bought! Thank you!
Fantastique, vous êtes un grand monsieur , vous avez réalisez une oeuvre d'art avec passion, bravo à vous
I'm so proud of you man. You had a standard of perfection and you didn't compromise. I'd cry to😂
Never settle! :)
@MicBergsma waiting around for some updates. Hehe.
I' m very happy for you...i hope you have as much fun as i had with my 1956 samba ( before i had to sell it unfortunately)...😢 God bless you😊👋🇮🇹
Thank you so much, I will!! Aw no that's sad you sold it 😤 Hope you could get it back!
Félicitations à vous deux, superbe complicité, beaucoup d émotions les premiers tours de roues !!!! Vous êtes super avec un très beau travail ❤❤❤👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙🤙
Mon rêve 🥰🥰🥰
I am too happy for you both guys, I wish I was with you. So many months following your progress, so inspiring!!!! ❤❤
Thank you !! For sure!! maybe you will meet three of us in Hawaii!
I'm so happy for you! 😃
Thank you man!
Finally 🙌🙌- been watching since day 1 - congrats
Gorgeous job Mic!!! Cona look so beautiful. Mast to finish....
We waiting.
After the monumental effort you two and everyone else has put into Kona, it's so wonderful to see her finally drive under her own power. She really is a masterpiece, considering where you started. Following this since the beginning I got emotional watching you drive her for the first time.
Thank you so much! 😄👍🏼🙏🏼 It's really wild journey and love to share with y'all!
Way to go with your first drives! Kona is beautiful! Enjoy!
Thank you so much Eric!
I did not expect to cry with you well done you guys what a journey we’ve all been on with you ♥️ apart from the dumb episode where you pretended to break up but all is forgiven. Congratulations wishing you many many years of adventurous driving. 👏👏👏👏
Same!! I’m crying too!! After all the hard work, stress, all the time, effort, & $$ put into Kona to get Her ready for Her debut…it’s all worth it!! Hello, dear Mike, Lori, &, especially, dearest Lady Kona!! You guys are my heroes!! Hello from Irvine. I’m so proud of you guys, & am so glad to see Kona on the road, happily speeding along in all Her majesty. This is so cool❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰👊👊
I love watching your restoration and the quality of the content you produce is better than tv. Keep up the great work guys
Thank you very much!
Congratulations guys you’re bus Kona looks amazing and beautiful happy to see you drive Kona again Injoy driving and hope to see you in some camping videos god bless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁
Awesome! This was such a trip! But you got there, congrats!
Yes! Thank you!
Pity it looks like the end of video, I can't believe watched this for 4 years! Well done both of you!!!
I hope it’s not the end…
Thanks so much!! Don't worry.. not the end of the videos! More to come!
nope, not at all! :)
BRAWO!!! Moje gratulacje z Polski. Nareszcie doczekałem się takiego radosnego finału. Obserwowałem cały ten proces od pierwszego odcinka. Teraz przeżywam waszą radość i cieszę się z Wami. Pozdrawiam. Roman 🤗👍👍
Wow what a journey thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Thanks for joining ! :)
Wow, what a journey the 2 of you have had, to see the pure overwhelming emotion of the first drive was breathtaking. Congratulations on a spectacular build
congratulations
Your bus is epic !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Russ!
Thank you so much :)
You guys did it, you can be very proud.😊
Yes!! 😊🙌🏼
Поздравляю с первым выездом. Хорошая работа. Молодцы! Так держать. Спасибо за эмоции.
congrats on a major milestone. Now time to travel the country!
Thank you!! 😅🙌🏼
Klasse Arbeit ich verstehe deine Emotionen 👍👍
😁Mitch, Ive been following you since I was living in Point Venture (2010). This has to be one of my favorite videos of yours. Im super happy for you and Lori. Excellent work. Your pride of accomplishment really shows. Congratulations!!
Macie najpiekniejszy VW na świecie!
I cried like a baby happy for you wish all the best for you and Lori
😊❤️🙏🏼
Soooo happy 😁 for you both🎉so much work, unbelievable job,God blessnnn you 🙏♥️♥️
I know this was two years ago, but I am so happy for you both. I can just imagine Kona driving around Hawaii for the past 2 years. Must be a blast.
Thank you! Really... nothing happened yet, will show what is going on in future episode 😅
Congratulations mitch n lori can’t wait for it be back in Hawaii
Thank you man!
Mitch. What a fantastic finish. You both did it I'm sa happy for youall . Give us much more. Thanks
Congratulations, i'm very happy for you.
I haven't see your videos in a few years, so glad you are still making them and this restoration shows what varied talents you have. Thanks for what you do!
Thank you very much! :)
So happy for you both, I cried, too! Congrats!
Knew you two could do it! So proud of you both ❤️
😊🙌🏼❤️ thank you!
Thank you!!
Well done, happy for you!
I wiped a tear or two with you. Such a happy day after the marathon.
It is great to see that you have family support. You are so rich!
Way to go, Lori! On mastering a manual transmission!
I'm so happy for you I want to hug you both! looks amazing!
Thank you!! You will hug us if come to Maui !
I'm so happy for you guys!!
Thank you!!
AWESOME CHEERS from Canada
Been through the whole video series with you, enjoyed every minute. God bless and keep you through your next journey in life.
G’Day from Australia, so many things to say but first congratulations on not just bringing Kona back to life but making her better than she’s ever been in her life, in Australia we call VW’s “Dak Daks” after the distinctive sound of the air cooled engine. I’ve watched every episode & want to thank you all for an amazing journey & hope you keep up the videos because I also feel apart of her life. Thank you, thank you, thank you 👍❤️👍❤️🇦🇺
Seems you reacted as though it was a newborn baby. I suppose in a way it was. Congratulations you two, it's been quite a journey for you. Many happy miles and smiles in the 'Dub. 🤠
You guys did it!! Congratulations to the both of you. “You did your bit and saved a split”. It’s now time to make new memories 💪
Haha Yes! Thank you!
This is beautiful vw bus little finish soon over with its noon. I understand how you feel cry drive out the garage and ride on road I like said big well done 👏🏻 ❤. Now you can drive go to travel for anywhere the show for people will like see you there vw bus show. I love watch both on RUclips l like ❤️ ❤️❤️👍🏻🍾🎉from Britain 🇬🇧 man 🍻
Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏼❤️
Me emocione! Saludos desde Cordoba, Argentina! Tanto esperar y ya estamos disfrutando! Vamoooooooossss
lets gooo! :)
im very happy your vw is finished good job to the both of you
Omg, so happy for you guys
Thanks!!
Gratulerar till Världens mest genomarbetade buss någonsin!! 🤗
Och grattis till Lori! Vilket kap.. En sån gåva ,en förstående partner... 🤎
Njut av bussen och vi kanske ses nån gång 🥰
Happy tears! Congrats!
Thank you so much 😀
Молодецы все)отличная работа 😊
Wow, lots of hard work and frustration has paid off! What a beautiful vehicle, congratulations!!
Wow good job congratulations finally 🎉🎉🎉
😊🙏🏼 thank you!
Thank you! Whoo!