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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2023
  • Welcome to episode 68 of our 1967 VW Bus restoration RUclips Series!
    Here for first time? Watch from the beginning HERE - • Buying our dream 1967 ...
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    ~WEST COAST CLASSIC INTERIORS (upholstery)
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    ~CUSTOMLED (blinker genie 2)
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    ~OPT7 Lighting (Interior LED lights)
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    ~AIRCOOLED AUTO ELEC (custom wiring loom)
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    ~RETRO SOUNDS (radio system)
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    ~VLEDS (Backup light)
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    ~ WOLFGANG INTERNATIONAL (safari windows / steering box / mid mount)
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    ~WAGENSWEST (Lowering / suspension parts)
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    ~KOCH'S (steering wheel restoration)
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    ~ BUTTY'S BITS (Throttle Cable Guide Roller Kit / Throttle Kit)
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    ~ PPG (Auto paints)
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    ~ EASTWOOD COMPANY (tools / paints)
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    ~ GRUMPY'S METAL (21/23 window conversion / deluxe trim kit)
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    ~ WEST COAST WIPERS (Wiper service / restoration)
    Don West - WestCoastWipers@gmail.com
    ~ SUBLIME CLASSIC RESTORATIONS (Gas tank)
    www.sublimerestos.com
    ~ JEREMY ROCK JOCK (Tow Hitch)
    ~ VINTAGE SPEED (Muffler)
    store.vintagespeed.com.tw
    ~ WEST COAST METRIC (seals / parts / bumper)
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    ~ BBT (Metal doors)
    www.bbt4vw.com
    ~ SKINNER CLASSICS (bodywork/ shop / mentor / hospitality / and more!)
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    About MicBergsma:
    Aloha! My channel is a mix of How To Videos, DIY, Tutorials, Product Reviews, Travels, Vlogs, Adventures, my VW Bus, and more! With most videos focused on helping people learn how to improve their videography or photography skills with various cameras, equipment, and accessories! I specialize in GoPro tutorials, Sony cameras, DJI Quadcopters, Apple iPhones, and more! I put subtitles on most of my videos because I am 90% deaf and I use sign language to communicate. I currently reside with my wife Lori in the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Hit the subscribe button to join me on my next adventure!
    Filmed by Mitch + Lori Bergsma
    Edited on Final Cut Pro X on Mac
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  • @MicBergsma
    @MicBergsma  7 месяцев назад +11

    Here for first time? Watch from the beginning HERE - ruclips.net/video/1djEZ5ttmHY/видео.html

    • @pavelsakhawat
      @pavelsakhawat 6 месяцев назад

      Are you going to upload next part of kona or not???

  • @seanwolf8056
    @seanwolf8056 7 месяцев назад +70

    As a father of a son with hearing loss, I admire you creating this RUclips content. You are a great role model!

    • @blazeroranger
      @blazeroranger 7 месяцев назад

      Please don’t call us hearing loss or hearing impaired….
      Hard of hearing OR Deaf…..

    • @seanwolf8056
      @seanwolf8056 7 месяцев назад +11

      @blazeroranger my son has the loss of his hearing. Therefore, he has a hearing loss. He is 30 years old, and that is what he refers to. So, my comment about being the role model, and this is your takeaway? Have a nice day.

    • @james5796
      @james5796 7 месяцев назад +2

      Well done looking after you son Sir!!🙏🙏🙏

    • @DdDd-ss3ms
      @DdDd-ss3ms 7 месяцев назад +8

      @@blazeroranger WOW You do not represent "us" That man was talking about HIS son and about Mike, not about you. cool down man, smoke some good green cigarette

    • @blazeroranger
      @blazeroranger 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@seanwolf8056 hearing loss is an insult. Hearing impaired is an insult.
      “Hearing loss” is using in data science but not label anyone. I am Deaf and I have rights to let you know about it and you bullied me?

  • @CJ-ok7rk
    @CJ-ok7rk 7 месяцев назад +16

    Didn't think there was much difference in the blues until it was resprayed, now it pops, good choice.

    • @SanDiego_VDubLife
      @SanDiego_VDubLife 7 месяцев назад +1

      I thought the same. Much deeper blue. The other blue was too light

  • @DdDd-ss3ms
    @DdDd-ss3ms 7 месяцев назад +5

    After all you definitively were right about the blue colour 🙂. The new blue is so much better and looks really fresh without the whitewash shade ❤

  • @mlpdp
    @mlpdp 7 месяцев назад +14

    I thought you guys were nuts for not liking the first color.... you guys were right. New color is perfect and much better! Love the videos!

    • @johnshields1776
      @johnshields1776 7 месяцев назад

      My thought exactly. The new color does make a different. Im glad they decided to get it repainted and loving it! Can't wait for the next video.

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much! Trust the process we are going through :)

  • @jimmyfish5388
    @jimmyfish5388 7 месяцев назад +8

    Fantastic to see how well it’s coming on. Putting the engine in is a real milestone. Well done Mitch. Good to finally see Dom doing his job.

  • @briandrum1
    @briandrum1 7 месяцев назад +9

    Ok, so I'm colorblind and when you guys were so upset about the original color not being what you had hoped I thought you were overreacting a bit. Now that I see the new color (at least what my eyes see), I wholeheartedly agree that it needed to be done! Even a colorblind man knows when the paint is wrong 🙃

  • @stevebeck57
    @stevebeck57 7 месяцев назад +5

    Dom reminds me of my father in the body shop. He always had a vision of all the parts laid out to paint and it was like a symphony. Us 3 boys were professional taper offers. Love what you do and thanks for sharing.♥️👍🏼

  • @ktmcc4360
    @ktmcc4360 7 месяцев назад +3

    The color is dead on perfect. Well worth the frustration to see it correct. Great job!

  • @Humboldt710
    @Humboldt710 7 месяцев назад +3

    I can't even imagine how many TB of footage you have for this series! It's been fun keeping up with your updates.

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад +1

      I can't even begin to tell you on the footage.. haha

  • @joseeduardo9264
    @joseeduardo9264 7 месяцев назад +1

    wow , The Monster Engine plus with a correct color = The Best Bus of the World

  • @johnhinz1173
    @johnhinz1173 7 месяцев назад +4

    I’m so happy, finally got the color you two have wanted!❤

  • @charleshart6992
    @charleshart6992 7 месяцев назад +6

    Enjoying your journey - the colour change was spot-on!

  • @weschilton
    @weschilton 7 месяцев назад +6

    Yay!!! That color looks AWESOME! What a difference.
    And that engine, wow. Nice upgrade. You're going to be so happy with that.

  • @lsilva8431
    @lsilva8431 7 месяцев назад +4

    I'm so excited to see Kona getting ready. It will look great and for sure with a better performance with the bigger engine. The inside will be amazing with the colours you guys chosen. The result will be excellent because your attention to details as well to all your partners and the help from Robert and team. Cannot wait to see the final product.

  • @Madtech19
    @Madtech19 7 месяцев назад +2

    The new blue looks awesome! The Robins egg blue did not look appropriate....Kudos to you and Lori for pursuing the appropriate colour! Yes, I'm from Canada!

  • @S2NAZ
    @S2NAZ 7 месяцев назад +13

    I know you’ve been frustrated with Dom being on his own timeline, but the finish up paint work really shines. He’s done beautiful work and deserves to be recognized for it. Please tell him I said HI 👋🏻 Kona the Bus is coming along Mic! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁♥️

  • @dgadver
    @dgadver 7 месяцев назад +2

    It's a great day when one of your videos comes out!!!! Cheers from Long Island, NY!

  • @budz.e4730
    @budz.e4730 2 месяца назад

    This guy knows what he’s doing , very knowledgeable when it comes to VW no short cuts

  • @staffangottberg634
    @staffangottberg634 7 месяцев назад +3

    Love the colour combo❤ and start to think about what I’m going to follow when kona is finished😳 will miss all of you! Has been fantastic to follow all of you all this time from episode nr1 until the last episode….when it’s coming!

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад

      awe.. we will have more Kona videos after she is finished. dont worry!

  • @KH102695
    @KH102695 7 месяцев назад +2

    You were so right to go with the darker blue!! They should call it MicBergsma Blue!! Awesome motor!!!

  • @gottasplit5707
    @gottasplit5707 7 месяцев назад +1

    8:51 Glad the bent wrench is helping out lol!😄 That 1776 cc is awesome! The EFI will also get you way better milage than carbs.

  • @institutokleos
    @institutokleos 6 месяцев назад

    I will always have a special place in my heart for the VW Bus because my father used to own a VW T2 Camper edition. We used to have great road trips together and even when we weren't traveling, I would often get the keys and stay inside the bus studying, drawing or playing on my own (I am autistic). I remember once or twice my father gave me math lessons inside the bus because the house had 3 cats and 3 dogs who wouldn't let us concentrate. On my 41st birthday I bought a Playmobil T1 model that I exhibit with pride on my office. These videos bring great nostalgia and I hope you can build many good memories to cherish on board of your restored bus :-)

  • @dayneditiont5.163
    @dayneditiont5.163 7 месяцев назад +2

    Your attention to detail is simply amazing. I've been following you since the start of this build. This is going to be some machine. ❤

  • @jamesorendorff2731
    @jamesorendorff2731 7 месяцев назад +1

    That's one hell of an engine!!!!
    Can't wait to hear it fire up

  • @timd2809
    @timd2809 7 месяцев назад +2

    Colour is so much better.

  • @SportyJason
    @SportyJason 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love the amount of attention to detail and patience you guys have, I seem to want everything done quick, need to change my ways an enjoy the process of things getting done overtime with quality work, thank you sir

  • @franklinrsantanac3635
    @franklinrsantanac3635 6 месяцев назад

    It is incredible how I miss every one of your episode in RUclips and I get anxious to see the next one and the final result of your dream coming true. God bless bless you both and thank you. ❤

  • @ApexWoodworks
    @ApexWoodworks 7 месяцев назад

    Finally! I'm so glad that you persevered and kept with your initial paint colour, guys. Kona looks utstanding.

  • @icantintyou
    @icantintyou 7 месяцев назад +3

    insane amount of work has gone into this bus. super excited to see that look of color approval. greetings from east Tennessee

  • @koolbugz
    @koolbugz 7 месяцев назад +1

    this bus is going to be so sweet when he finally finishes it around 2045

  • @ikaro1120
    @ikaro1120 4 месяца назад +1

    Awesome repair!!!
    Keep the VW Van Bus coming!!

  • @philjames2542
    @philjames2542 7 месяцев назад +1

    This build just gets better! That colour is bang on perfect now 🥰 i was shocked when i saw you were going to fit a stock 1600, but so pleased that you saw the light. Hurry up with the next video please!!! 🙏

  • @anushsewchurn7729
    @anushsewchurn7729 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hello i waiting for you i can't waiting VW Bus Restoration - Episode 69!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kidbolas4007
    @kidbolas4007 6 месяцев назад +1

    YOU ARE GREAT !😀😀😀

  • @Bertdevries4865
    @Bertdevries4865 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Mick and Lori. Bert here from the Netherlands.
    You were right to change the collor of Kona. The first blue was not popping collor. This second collor hits my laptopsreen like a fish in the ocean. Dom is mabye not always on time, but this man can spray paint. When you look at him when he maskes his work with tape, you see that he loves what he do. And that love for your work, results in beautiful paint work.
    Also the upgrade for the engine was a good idea. You need enough power to drive comfortable on anythe old engine must make to many power, wich it didn't had. This engine will take you to the end of the universe witenough horsepower, fuel consumption is more regulated by the intake system.
    It sound funny, but I am so proud of the two of you. I always tell friends about your youtube page and hope they have as much fun as I have when the watch all the episodes. I alway say, You have to see this story from day one. I realy love you guys. I sent you my love, and stay safe. Your love for each other, he love you have for the people that surrounds you, is a example for the rest of the world. Until next time champs. Bert de Vries from the Netherlands.

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад

      Awesome hear! Thanks for the support and for watching :)

  • @Syl20
    @Syl20 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great ... Finally done with the right blue ! :)

  • @bryandunbar5871
    @bryandunbar5871 7 месяцев назад

    Now you can see the difference in the paint. This build just keeps getting better and better

  • @markgessinger7273
    @markgessinger7273 7 месяцев назад +1

    good decision about engine 1776 cc with twin carb. love it!

  • @ruggapark1062
    @ruggapark1062 6 месяцев назад

    A person living in Korea always supports your video

  • @AliAlhasan-ho3tx
    @AliAlhasan-ho3tx 7 месяцев назад

    You are an artist who plays sophistication

  • @jimmyeatshoe
    @jimmyeatshoe 7 месяцев назад +1

    New blue = AWESOME!
    That engine is sick!!! Cant wait to hear it fire up with those pipes!! Super job guys 🎉🎉🎉

  • @user-tg4tn2jq8j
    @user-tg4tn2jq8j 7 месяцев назад

    I love seeing Lori working on Kona also.

  • @marcom2248
    @marcom2248 7 месяцев назад

    Very well done. You gave that old pile of metal a lot of love and revived it... 👍

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @brilog69
    @brilog69 7 месяцев назад

    You look really happy Mitch!!

  • @Geordo1960
    @Geordo1960 Месяц назад

    Absolutely beautiful color, such a good choice of color for that vehicle absolutely love it!

  • @kuyajunogty2096
    @kuyajunogty2096 6 месяцев назад

    I can wait anylonger Mic for Episode 69 please😇

  • @krisbandle3989
    @krisbandle3989 7 месяцев назад

    This is the best color combo ever! I can’t wait to see it done but I’ll be sad that it’s over.

  • @carlosballesteros4670
    @carlosballesteros4670 3 месяца назад

    Absolutely gorgeous. This is not a mechanic but an artist!!!!!

  • @quitx8028
    @quitx8028 7 месяцев назад

    Paint DONE! Next most exciting part is upholstery.. lets gooo! :D

  • @MilledgeAustin
    @MilledgeAustin 7 месяцев назад

    It's looking even better and better. Seeing it with the motor in it and now painted the way y'all wanted is so satisfying. Love the progress!

  • @fredbuhl
    @fredbuhl 7 месяцев назад

    NEW PAAAAAINT _AND_ NEW ENNNGINE!?! WØØØT! That had to feel good! Looking forward to future eps.

  • @LaszloBagi
    @LaszloBagi 7 месяцев назад +1

    Engine In.... New Paint! Awesome!!!!!

  • @thomasshugar5636
    @thomasshugar5636 7 месяцев назад

    Peace and, and Love! GREAT job...Just AMAZING! I'll be watching this today~

  • @user-xj3pq2nn1k
    @user-xj3pq2nn1k 4 месяца назад

    Yeah, BMW cars in blue are super cool! They really stand out on the road. 🚙💙

  • @macistanitrucker4815
    @macistanitrucker4815 7 месяцев назад

    So nice to see it come together - looks SICK!

  • @willemp6432
    @willemp6432 7 месяцев назад

    Mitch. I so hope you`re going to do a Doku in maybe 4 episodes 1 and a half hour each. When this is done. I bet you big guy, it will be watched Millions of time. I know I would. More than once. Thank you and Lori so far. Love it.

  • @BillRussellVoiceActor
    @BillRussellVoiceActor 7 месяцев назад

    Dude!! This motor is sick!! I saw years ago a bus with a 1776cc engine pulling the lost awesome trailer… but this? Could pull a house boat! Love it!!

  • @randyisham7873
    @randyisham7873 7 месяцев назад

    I’ve been watching for six years. Wow

  • @GersonGetulioMachado
    @GersonGetulioMachado 6 месяцев назад

    Hi and Congrats...I am waiting for videos to finalisation of Van...you are special restorer .... hugs

  • @clivemillington8452
    @clivemillington8452 7 месяцев назад +7

    Personally ,I would have applied a smear of thread lock on all the engine fixings ( just in case ) ?👍👍

    • @rcnotes
      @rcnotes 7 месяцев назад

      Those engines get taken apart a lot. Threadlock would be a PITA. The best thing is to put it together the way the Bentley manual says. Source: ME. I've done a few air-cooled flat fours.

  • @jackmehoff2961
    @jackmehoff2961 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice upgraded engine !

  • @iwan1755
    @iwan1755 Месяц назад

    Beautiful 👍

  • @cedricpeneau6646
    @cedricpeneau6646 7 месяцев назад +1

    👍👍magnifique Perfect bus🤙🤙

  • @amunarjoh
    @amunarjoh 7 месяцев назад

    What an achievement! It is all such a perfect restoration. The icing on the cake? The engine! The Beast!
    Such an amazing job....

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @chrisrhodes5464
    @chrisrhodes5464 7 месяцев назад +1

    Looks like an you are getting to the down hill run on the bus now you got it in paint looking good now comes all the putting it back together

  • @johnc.fonseca8961
    @johnc.fonseca8961 7 месяцев назад

    Yes, now is the perfect paint.

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 2 месяца назад

    Well Done on the Hatch i agree with you not wanting to do the Hump” idea that would make that area a useless one for storage or at the very least a difficult one to use

  • @yanyans8660
    @yanyans8660 2 месяца назад

    I don't understand what you mean, but I understand that you are a genius, brother

  • @ausmartin1
    @ausmartin1 7 месяцев назад

    Absolutely Excellent choice modified to EFI, crank trigger and modern ignition. Well done !

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @henrygreen19
    @henrygreen19 7 месяцев назад

    Just absolutely great ! That motor will be awesome.

  • @brianscott9861
    @brianscott9861 7 месяцев назад

    The Kona looks awesome!!!

  • @VilleHeiskanen.
    @VilleHeiskanen. 6 месяцев назад

    I'm really looking forward to the new volkswagen video :)

  • @RogierYou
    @RogierYou 7 месяцев назад

    Monster happy for you!

  • @williamwoolcock
    @williamwoolcock 7 месяцев назад

    6 years? Those thing were built in about 10 mins. Just kidding, you're building a killer bus!

  • @bryancooper2699
    @bryancooper2699 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome video. Huge progress. Way to go bring on #69

  • @beefsoda1
    @beefsoda1 7 месяцев назад

    so much awesome happening!!!

  • @Raikon316
    @Raikon316 7 месяцев назад

    Epic! Much Better paint and high five Mitch! 🤠🤚

  • @tomcrater7470
    @tomcrater7470 7 месяцев назад

    Thats a cool engine 1776 cc !!

  • @rayfitzgerald4180
    @rayfitzgerald4180 6 месяцев назад +1

    When I was a kid in 1969 my parents bought a bus that was colored blue just like your final color

  • @beatrizcedeno8191
    @beatrizcedeno8191 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Mitch, por fin ya es otro logro. YA casi termina tu meta. Espero con ansías el otro capítulo. ,🇻🇪☀️😃

  • @--RO--
    @--RO-- 7 месяцев назад

    Looks great -

  • @narrowescape81
    @narrowescape81 7 месяцев назад

    Looks amazing!! Great attention to detail... truly a work of art.

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @mickeyloveminnie1729
    @mickeyloveminnie1729 7 месяцев назад

    Congratulations you both jump happy finally beautiful color bus!

  • @treyjohnson4035
    @treyjohnson4035 6 месяцев назад

    Getting close to finished

  • @gmmtubemx
    @gmmtubemx 7 месяцев назад

    The epic task that is currently filming in Hawaii is just finished, but let's hope for an epic ending, greetings from Mexico

  • @jonasmichaelmoir9378
    @jonasmichaelmoir9378 7 месяцев назад

    You guys definitely made the right choice to respray her and upgrade the engine! Better to not regret anything with this build:) Cheers!

  • @eddinjosecalero8892
    @eddinjosecalero8892 7 месяцев назад

    how cute this is, friend, congratulations

  • @PhilG999
    @PhilG999 7 месяцев назад

    @20:43 MUCH better choice of engine! That bus is going to be so beautiful I'd be scared to death to get it out in traffic! Especially here in Atlanta! I DO recommend getting a dashcam or three for Kona! 😁

  • @michaelbolt4530
    @michaelbolt4530 7 месяцев назад

    I’ll be watching this a few times 😎

  • @salvaged_title
    @salvaged_title 4 дня назад

    1.5 qt. oil sump may be a wise investment. Otherwise, nice job! Looks legit 👍

  • @paulespi
    @paulespi 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Mic, I love this channel and have been learning a ton watching along your restoration. I picked up my dream 67 walkthrough this week and will now begin my own restoration journey. If you are ever passing through SF and need help with anything let me know. Best of luck - your bus is getting so close to the finish line!!! Best.

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад

      Rock on! And good luck with your resto!

  • @timgouine9844
    @timgouine9844 7 месяцев назад

    Hello from Wisconsin the bus is looking great. Both of you keep up the good work. 👍

  • @markwells3759
    @markwells3759 6 месяцев назад

    First time to your channel! Having owned both a 66 and 68 (a long long time ago), I was quite impressed with your attention to detail. If Volkswagen had ever made a “Bel Air” model, I’m sure it would have looked like yours.

  • @sassylovesdylan
    @sassylovesdylan 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful ❤

  • @rangercwgbear6352
    @rangercwgbear6352 7 месяцев назад

    Love that you updated the motor and all the work you did I’m really thinking now doing a Bug hope that you have another project in the works love this

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  5 месяцев назад

      we have talked about it..

  • @marianoronchetti9943
    @marianoronchetti9943 7 месяцев назад

    very good job my friend. go for more!!!!!

  • @mikec-hamilton
    @mikec-hamilton 7 месяцев назад

    I hope this color made you happy.😊

  • @QuillsVWsurgeryUK
    @QuillsVWsurgeryUK 7 месяцев назад

    Nice engine with EFI bonus

  • @regislepers6413
    @regislepers6413 7 месяцев назад +2

    super travail que vous avez fait félicitations a tous