This is a restoration I would love to watch! Do you what you need to, but my vote is watching you restore this one and take Melissa and the kids on a weekend trip in it!
Agree with everyone else....would LOVE to see you do the restoration on this one. Will make great video's too ;) I believe many of us can relate (and LOVE) this VW bus.
Alex your VISION has always been brilliantly inspiring. I would never have guessed the beauty you brought out in this ole girl just in one video is outstanding. 😯 🤯 ❣🏆
I didn’t expect you would dive in and do so much to the Vdub this quick! Just the cleanup alone made it look like it has possibilities! I do hope you get it to showroom readiness as soon as time allow, because this would be such a fun series to watch!
I wouldn’t blame you for flipping it. Though, as someone mentioned, a crossover project with Strong’s Garage, just to get it mechanically fit, would be cool, so we can see how it turns out.
Yeah but Alex enjoys doing these things himself. Yeah he parts jobs out but he enjoys doing what he can or has time for. And I for one enjoy watching him. It might take longer but I don't care, I love watching the process.
Such a shame that so many vehicles are left to rust away, when they could be brought back to life by someone with the passion and skill to restore them. A magic bus, for sure!
The shame is when the owner would rather it rot in a field than to sell it to someone that will appreciate it. I found a 1 owner bus once that was rotting away, and when I talked to the owner, she said she was going to convert it into a olayhouse for her kids. In the end I think it was hauled away because the town didn't allow junk piles sitting in peoples' yards. What a shame she wouldn't sell it to me.
I feel the same way. Them old cars have so much personality and charm compared to today's vehicles 😔! It would be something to have vehicle companies make cars that look vintage, but has all the bells & whistles of today's cars at the very least. And if only a limited amount of them.
@@TheMeloettaful They are doing that. lol Dodge Charger, for one. Nope, still missing the old charm. We'll never go back to those times, unfortunately.
Alexander, the stuff under the “icebox” looks like perlite. They have put it there to help insulate it. A mouse may have been living there, but I think the “nest” was always there..
Of course you’re likely correct! I’m laughing at myself because my only thought was, “Wonder where on earth that mouse found all that perlite and how she got it all in there without leaving a mess everywhere else?” 😂😂
@@SailorAllan 🤷🏼♀️ And I think it’s a beautiful car! Just because it’s not something you’re interested in doesn’t negate its value. But I don’t want to watch anyone restore either of them. I’d like for them to be restored, yes, but I have no interest in watching the process. And that doesn’t make it a bad idea just because it’s not my personal taste. See what I mean? It’s Alex’s life and Alex’s channel and he’s free to do what he likes with both. And each of us is free to do what we like as well.
I'm so glad to hear you give Mustie1 a shoutout. I love his videos, and he definitely knows his way around an old VW Looks like you've got yourself a fine example there. A little rusty but definitely worth reviving.
Alex, my first car was a new VW Beetle and yes I scraped the INSIDE of the windows in the winter. Brings am memories! I love the savanna beige VW with black interior! So many memories! Wish I still had her today!
Just loving this project!!!! This vehicle doesn’t know how lucky it is to be saved and resurrected by you! On that note I saved viewing this for Easter That motor has no computers or sensors it’s a basic Mechanical Marvel you could keep running on homemade hooch, if needed for the apocalypse!!!!!
Nostalgic, love it! My parents took a VW bus like this one, for camping in summer holidays. My older brother, my younger sister and me: we all lived in it with 5 persons. I temember my father sleeepwith his feet out of the bus, for more space.
I agree. My guess is he’ll be building a new stand alone 6 car garage and garden shed building out in the back 40 next spring!!!! Lol DP will definitely be back to “Archibald Acres”!!!
I am having flashbacks! I used to ride in one of those for Girl Scout trips! It used to go up the mountain roads slow, but it always made it! Thanks for some happy memories!’
Dear Mr. Archbold 👍👌👏 Well done (video and work). I absolutely love Mustie1! But he lives a bit far away from you. However, there is a possible solution nearby: I bet that Jim from Strong's Garage could help you with this VW (getting the engine running and the brakes free would definitely be a game changer!) He owns a split window bus too plus 2 bugs (I've seen those in several CWM videos). Maybe he could even lent or sell you tires/rims? Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.
Dear @@defaultuser1447 👍👌👏 Yeah, I guess the famous single cab is coming home. Is it really already one year ago that Mustie1 lend Crusty to a museum? Best regards, luck and health.
@@Chr.U.Cas2216 Getting there. I looked up the video that had everyone panicking, and he put it out in June last year. I don't know how long before that he dropped it off.
Ha! 😂 Alex, when you opened the engine compartment…our lawnmower has a bigger engine, oh my! I guess I’ve forgotten how woefully underpowered they were.
Wow! I very shocked at how a little clean out plus the addition of the seats. Big difference. But, this is a huge project and a huge expense. I was married to a man that restored vehicle after vehicle. He worked 60-70 hours per week. The rest of that time..he restored old vehicles beautifully! Where we disagreed was the ongoing great expense of replacing car parts. So, consider carefully. Thanks Alex...it is a beautiful piece of history!
I personally like these videos from you Alex. So happy that you will keep doing what you love and get out of the store. Great choice for you and your family.
I see it as a GEM in the rough!Family friends owned one similar. When you showed the folding seat it brought back memories of us kids getting in the very back seat. It was the best spot!
My dream vehicle! I drove air cooled veedubs for many years, and sold them off way too soon. The '61 and earlier type II is the holy grail (for me). Glad you took this one home!
Just love it! Our Family of 5 bought a VW bus in 1965 with split front seats. It is grey and white! Now has an 18'' wheel base (the side doors would fly open as it hit a bump so it was cut out and welded back together) and has been tagged in GA and not IN for last 20 years. The Bus that took us coast to coast in US, Canada,Mexico, across the ocean via Queen Mary from England to Sicily at full size was given to the closest thing to a brother. Thank you Covid crap the return trip had to be postponed.
Ohhh myyyy Goshhh, so yesterday after watching your video I literally saw a VW van like your with the separated windshield too but Coloradan mountain man lifted it and put huge tires and side step ups to it, racks on top and yes, he lives in it but it’s sooo creative and cool looking. Thought I’d share. 🥰👍🏻
My god Alex! What a beautiful bus! If you want my two cents, rust-restore it, keep the patina but fix the rust and get it mechanically sound. Then put the original benches back in there. I wouldn’t wanna camperize it if it’s got all the og Transporter interior and it’s as nice as the way it is! The interior itself is I’m sure worth what you payed for the whole thing! I think once it’s all done it’ll be a great grocery getter/family vehicle for you guys! It’d fit 8-9 with all the original seats! Never sell it! (Unless to me, lol) I’m so excited to see its future!
Am quite surprised the front floor is in such solid shape. Having all the seats, and in good condition, really add to the value of this 1961 VW Type 2 passenger van. Will take a lot of effort to restore, but is very doable ... Whether your re$tore or $ell = great value ! Slainte' ! Cheers !
Looks better already with those pieces ripped off. Good thing about April snow, it won't last very long. Alex, you have plenty of work to keep you busy.
My brother used to have a 60s VW that he would drive me to elementary school in. Funny to think that I’m the early 90s, it was just a cruddy car he could afford as young person! (Mustie1 is great! I love his odd mechanical antique rescues!)
That bus is miles better than the ones I have seen people restore where every panel ends up replaced. New roof and new floors and outriggers would be most of the job done!.
Looks like the rebuild involved dual port heads at least. Might want to check the engine, it's more than likely a 1600cc if not bigger. We should be looking at a 1200cc single port engine in a '61 bus. Mike Wolfe would love this one....
I would take my driver's license just to have a buss like that to roll up to my summer cabin with my dogs! The dream! With seat covers of course haha :)
He has said that they aren't allowed to put anything in tge garage until the construction is complete and they have taken possession of their new home.
That’s just how long it was in the field. I think, if memory serves, it’s about 10-12 years older than that! But I agree with you! It doesn’t look too bad!
This is going to be a great project! I have wanted an older bus like that since I was seeing them at Grateful Dead concerts back in the eighties! I can't wait to see this thing when it's finished.
I have a huge VW Bus Picture on the wall, a miniture VW Bus on a shelf and my bed Sheets have a VW Bus motif...... I guess that means I LOVE VW BUSES.🤣🤣🤣 Greetings from Germany and Happy Easter.😀😀😀
The show American Pickers look at motorcycles, car and other things. Mike Wolfe has forever been looking for a VW bus like yours. He’d be so jealous and happy for you too. Congratulations on such a great find.
Given the look of this field treasure I would strongly recommend that you contact an Klassic Fab they carry everything that comprises the body of a VWBus they have bus noses, side skirts and floor pans
You know what I love about you Alex,you are always so positive.Good for you,please stay that way!🙏🏻🥰 I am so looking forward seeing the Volkswagen “revive” ,love that word..😄I was born in 1956 and everybody had a Volkswagen,when I grew up.😁
Hog heaven ! It looks 10yrs younger And the makeover has just begun . hours and hours of daydreams left in the old girl 👰 sparking joy across the world .
The VW bus ignition points are likely oxidized and will need to be filed or replaced allow them to trigger the ignition coil to provide a spark at the spark plugs.
That carpet was _far out man_ ☺🏵 It is so satisfying to see those crummy seat covers come off to reveal the original seats in decent shape. And I'm stealing the word fidoodle if you don't mind.
We had that same carpet in our kitchen in the 1970's. You've got yourself an awesome project right there and will be looking forward to more videos. :-)
Now that looks like a very good project. It is not in the bad of shape. The seats are decent and don't require a lot to fix them up just a bit of stitching to get them back together and cleaning. I am surprised how good the floor is throughout the bus. I think the biggest challenge will be the undercarriage but I am sure if you can't find some of the support brackets someone can make them. Hope you restore this would love to see it finished.
I’m so jealous. My preschool/kindergarten teacher Mary Callaham had a powder blue with a white top VW bus she named Maryham. VW buses have a special place in my heart.
I know this has nothing to do with the vw But I’m sitting here watching Alec’s last on air auction. It’s the first time I’ve watched one. And his side comments are absolutely hilarious
Those louvers on the back end of the van it's for heat to come out not enter you made it look a hundred times nicer by taking those off so it's pushing out air but then it's trying to push an arrow at the same time but I don't that don't make no sense that was a big improvement I'm happy you did that that made my day
I, personally, could not sell it until it was fully restored. Maybe that's because I remember these things commonly driving around. She is such an adorable old gal! If I were younger or had the financial resources of a younger person. I would lovingly sand, fill & paint until she was once again at her finest. Please don't give up on he Alex! Besides, Melissa seems to love her already. Do it for Melissa, finish it around your anniversary one of these years, and give her the keys in a bouquet of roses. ❤
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1970" carpet! OMG. That use to be in my Mom's kitchen!!!!! Took a tornado hitting the house to get rid of it. Yikes!
This is a restoration I would love to watch! Do you what you need to, but my vote is watching you restore this one and take Melissa and the kids on a weekend trip in it!
I was thinking just that! How fun that would be!
Omg yes I would love to see this vehicle brought back to life 😆💖!
Agree with everyone else....would LOVE to see you do the restoration on this one. Will make great video's too ;) I believe many of us can relate (and LOVE) this VW bus.
Alex your VISION has always been brilliantly inspiring. I would never have guessed the beauty you brought out in this ole girl just in one video is outstanding. 😯 🤯 ❣🏆
I travelled through Europe in a Volkswagen van like this one in 1971. I slept in the back on the floor, lol. Brings back all the memories.
OMG, that’s the same carpet we had in our kitchen in 1970.
Those old busses are gold
I didn’t expect you would dive in and do so much to the Vdub this quick! Just the cleanup alone made it look like it has possibilities! I do hope you get it to showroom readiness as soon as time allow, because this would be such a fun series to watch!
Original flower power carpet.... Sweet
I wouldn’t blame you for flipping it. Though, as someone mentioned, a crossover project with Strong’s Garage, just to get it mechanically fit, would be cool, so we can see how it turns out.
That and cold war motors for the body work!
Yeah but Alex enjoys doing these things himself. Yeah he parts jobs out but he enjoys doing what he can or has time for. And I for one enjoy watching him. It might take longer but I don't care, I love watching the process.
Alex you are a master of buying old cars I would love to see you restore this VW bus.
Such a shame that so many vehicles are left to rust away, when they could be brought back to life by someone with the passion and skill to restore them. A magic bus, for sure!
The shame is when the owner would rather it rot in a field than to sell it to someone that will appreciate it. I found a 1 owner bus once that was rotting away, and when I talked to the owner, she said she was going to convert it into a olayhouse for her kids. In the end I think it was hauled away because the town didn't allow junk piles sitting in peoples' yards. What a shame she wouldn't sell it to me.
Carole: "Magic Bus", The Who. LOL!
I feel the same way. Them old cars have so much personality and charm compared to today's vehicles 😔! It would be something to have vehicle companies make cars that look vintage, but has all the bells & whistles of today's cars at the very least. And if only a limited amount of them.
@@TheMeloettaful They are doing that. lol Dodge Charger, for one. Nope, still missing the old charm. We'll never go back to those times, unfortunately.
Alexander, the stuff under the “icebox” looks like perlite. They have put it there to help insulate it. A mouse may have been living there, but I think the “nest” was always there..
Of course you’re likely correct! I’m laughing at myself because my only thought was, “Wonder where on earth that mouse found all that perlite and how she got it all in there without leaving a mess everywhere else?” 😂😂
Needs more pinecones.
It sounds like you are going to sell it on … I’d really like to see a series on restoring it.
yes ! instead of that goofy white limo he has in storage -that's a useless vehicle.
@@SailorAllan and who are we to judge what Alex wants to do? Let him live his life.
@@SailorAllan
🤷🏼♀️ And I think it’s a beautiful car! Just because it’s not something you’re interested in doesn’t negate its value. But I don’t want to watch anyone restore either of them. I’d like for them to be restored, yes, but I have no interest in watching the process. And that doesn’t make it a bad idea just because it’s not my personal taste. See what I mean? It’s Alex’s life and Alex’s channel and he’s free to do what he likes with both. And each of us is free to do what we like as well.
Even with the work you did on it made it look a lot better
Thanks Bill!
Alex you sound so much happier. Whatever you decide to do it's so nice to hear that smile in your voice. Keep well.
I'm so glad to hear you give Mustie1 a shoutout. I love his videos, and he definitely knows his way around an old VW
Looks like you've got yourself a fine example there. A little rusty but definitely worth reviving.
Mustie is the VW wisperer , amazing what he can get running.
At beginning of this video I was overwhelmed and then you worked your magic and I left thinking, oh, yeah, that’s do-able.
Alex, my first car was a new VW Beetle and yes I scraped the INSIDE of the windows in the winter. Brings am memories! I love the savanna beige VW with black interior! So many memories! Wish I still had her today!
Just loving this project!!!!
This vehicle doesn’t know how lucky it is to be saved and resurrected by you!
On that note
I saved viewing this for Easter
That motor has no computers or sensors it’s a basic Mechanical Marvel you could keep running on homemade hooch, if needed for the apocalypse!!!!!
Just seeing those seats in the bus give a big hint to how wonderful this is going to be once you've got it all done.
I rode in one very similar… it was so cool to see this one saved from certain doom.
4:57 My grandma had that carpet in parts of her house in the 60’s and 70s!
You fadoodled a lot in a short period of time. Will enjoy watching the transformation.
I think those buses are so lucky that you found and rescued them. I look forward to watching them move on to a happy future.
Nostalgic, love it! My parents took a VW bus like this one, for camping in summer holidays. My older brother, my younger sister and me: we all lived in it with 5 persons. I temember my father sleeepwith his feet out of the bus, for more space.
I like your sense of humor and made up words.
Very cool that all the original seats are in pretty good shape! Your new garage is filling up fast. 😉
I agree. My guess is he’ll be building a new stand alone 6 car garage and garden shed building out in the back 40 next spring!!!! Lol DP will definitely be back to “Archibald Acres”!!!
That’s is so cool to see the seats in place.
Love to see you make this VW Van New again. I remember these as a kid with the flower 🌸 power stickers on it.
I am having flashbacks! I used to ride in one of those for Girl Scout trips! It used to go up the mountain roads slow, but it always made it! Thanks for some happy memories!’
Dear Mr. Archbold
👍👌👏 Well done (video and work). I absolutely love Mustie1! But he lives a bit far away from you. However, there is a possible solution nearby: I bet that Jim from Strong's Garage could help you with this VW (getting the engine running and the brakes free would definitely be a game changer!) He owns a split window bus too plus 2 bugs
(I've seen those in several CWM videos). Maybe he could even lent or sell you tires/rims?
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you.
Every time he calls the bus "crusty" I think of Mustie's VW truck named Crusty!
@@MichaelSteeves Crustie made a cameo at the end of the Mustie1 video today.
Dear @@defaultuser1447
👍👌👏 Yeah, I guess the famous single cab is coming home. Is it really already one year ago that Mustie1 lend Crusty to a museum?
Best regards, luck and health.
Dear @@MichaelSteeves
👍👌👏 Me too! Really interesting how famous this patina split window single cab is.
Best regards, luck and health.
@@Chr.U.Cas2216 Getting there. I looked up the video that had everyone panicking, and he put it out in June last year. I don't know how long before that he dropped it off.
Ha! 😂 Alex, when you opened the engine compartment…our lawnmower has a bigger engine, oh my! I guess I’ve forgotten how woefully underpowered they were.
You've a 1200+cc lawnmower?
Wow! I very shocked at how a little clean out plus the addition of the seats. Big difference. But, this is a huge project and a huge expense. I was married to a man that restored vehicle after vehicle. He worked 60-70 hours per week. The rest of that time..he restored old vehicles beautifully! Where we disagreed was the ongoing great expense of replacing car parts. So, consider carefully. Thanks Alex...it is a beautiful piece of history!
You are such a smart cookie!
Looks so much better already. There is room for the entire family!
The entire family to vomit in that puke box v.w rust pit help help im Basuda…..lol
Buses are so iconic they are one old vehicle that looks cool parked there while awaiting a new home.👍
Nice bus. Very decent shape for cleaning up and driving around.
I personally like these videos from you Alex. So happy that you will keep doing what you love and get out of the store. Great choice for you and your family.
I see it as a GEM in the rough!Family friends owned one similar. When you showed the folding seat it brought back memories of us kids getting in the very back seat. It was the best spot!
It already looks tons better.
Mustie 1 would be great help with your resto, he so good with the Volkswagen! Great find Alex can’t wait to see how this pans out!! Thanks 😊
My two favourite tubers in a collab - bring it on I say :-)
My dream vehicle! I drove air cooled veedubs for many years, and sold them off way too soon. The '61 and earlier type II is the holy grail (for me). Glad you took this one home!
Just love it! Our Family of 5 bought a VW bus in 1965 with split front seats. It is grey and white! Now has an 18'' wheel base (the side doors would fly open as it hit a bump so it was cut out and welded back together) and has been tagged in GA and not IN for last 20 years. The Bus that took us coast to coast in US, Canada,Mexico, across the ocean via Queen Mary from England to Sicily at full size was given to the closest thing to a brother. Thank you Covid crap the return trip had to be postponed.
PS If your son is interested restoration can be worked into Art Education, I know I lived it/watched it @ DePauw and Earlham.
I can't wait to see this fixed up. A guy near me has one and it is beautiful. I stare at it every time I see it.
Ohhh myyyy Goshhh, so yesterday after watching your video I literally saw a VW van like your with the separated windshield too but Coloradan mountain man lifted it and put huge tires and side step ups to it, racks on top and yes, he lives in it but it’s sooo creative and cool looking. Thought I’d share. 🥰👍🏻
My god Alex! What a beautiful bus! If you want my two cents, rust-restore it, keep the patina but fix the rust and get it mechanically sound. Then put the original benches back in there. I wouldn’t wanna camperize it if it’s got all the og Transporter interior and it’s as nice as the way it is! The interior itself is I’m sure worth what you payed for the whole thing! I think once it’s all done it’ll be a great grocery getter/family vehicle for you guys! It’d fit 8-9 with all the original seats! Never sell it! (Unless to me, lol) I’m so excited to see its future!
Alex, it looks as though you have an extra steering wheel. Is that for the back seat driver (yuk, yuk) 👌🤣
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Oooooo! Original carpeting!!!! ;-) And Alex is talking to his cars again....
Very exciting,next video please..!!
This is awesome to watch. This bus has been sitting for as many years as I am old
Am quite surprised the front floor is in such solid shape. Having all the seats, and in good condition, really add to the value of this 1961 VW Type 2 passenger van. Will take a lot of effort to restore, but is very doable ... Whether your re$tore or $ell = great value ! Slainte' ! Cheers !
Slainte from me too. Lang may yer lum reek!
“Fadoodling” is my new fav word!
There is something about those VW vans. That one already looks Soo much better. The carpet was cool. Happy Easter!
Looks better already with those pieces ripped off. Good thing about April snow, it won't last very long. Alex, you have plenty of work to keep you busy.
I love hearing the word "yoink"!!! Shades of Scooby Doo!
My brother used to have a 60s VW that he would drive me to elementary school in. Funny to think that I’m the early 90s, it was just a cruddy car he could afford as young person! (Mustie1 is great! I love his odd mechanical antique rescues!)
Musti1 comment was the BOMB!!!!! He makes it look so easy!
That bus is miles better than the ones I have seen people restore where every panel ends up replaced.
New roof and new floors and outriggers would be most of the job done!.
Very nice bus with a great interior. Will love seeing this one rebuilt.
Happy Easter , fun project.
"It's not going to sit here forever...".Well it wasn't in its last field forever! Looking forward to restoration.
Great job so far! I'm happy your saving it from further deterioration. Enjoyed.
I would clean the carpet and use it in a garage or laundry room, cute and cheerful!
That's awesome I watch mustie1 every sunday morning
Looks like the rebuild involved dual port heads at least. Might want to check the engine, it's more than likely a 1600cc if not bigger. We should be looking at a 1200cc single port engine in a '61 bus. Mike Wolfe would love this one....
My 65 had a 1600 single port. I remember this because my drummer had a 69 ghia with the same engine
I would take my driver's license just to have a buss like that to roll up to my summer cabin with my dogs! The dream! With seat covers of course haha :)
I'd put it in your new garage. Out of sight out of mind from driver's bys. It is looking amazing!
He has said that they aren't allowed to put anything in tge garage until the construction is complete and they have taken possession of their new home.
@@eileenbaird6617 too bad
I would love to see this bus on the road!! Love the colors!!
Can you imagine what the new neibours are thinking? You haven't moved in yet and the yard is filling up with old junk cars!!! O boy.
Hurray...The front Door of the house has been installed! 👍
This was my dream bus when I was younger. I hope you bring it b@ k to it’s former glory 🥰
awesome vid. happy rabbit day
For a 50+yr old anything it’s truly in amazing condition Alex! Great find!
No it isn't. There is a lot of work to be done.
That’s just how long it was in the field. I think, if memory serves, it’s about 10-12 years older than that! But I agree with you! It doesn’t look too bad!
This is going to be a great project! I have wanted an older bus like that since I was seeing them at Grateful Dead concerts back in the eighties! I can't wait to see this thing when it's finished.
It's sooooo abvious Alex, you can't wait to start digging into & working on that van. LOL 😆
What an absolute gem of a little bus!
We love seeing you explore and restore! ❤️
I have a huge VW Bus Picture on the wall, a miniture VW Bus on a shelf and my bed Sheets have a VW Bus motif......
I guess that means I LOVE VW BUSES.🤣🤣🤣
Greetings from Germany and Happy Easter.😀😀😀
The show American Pickers look at motorcycles, car and other things. Mike Wolfe has forever been looking for a VW bus like yours. He’d be so jealous and happy for you too.
Congratulations on such a great find.
Given the look of this field treasure I would strongly recommend that you contact an Klassic Fab they carry everything that comprises the body of a VWBus they have bus noses, side skirts and floor pans
You know what I love about you Alex,you are always so positive.Good for you,please stay that way!🙏🏻🥰
I am so looking forward seeing the Volkswagen “revive” ,love that word..😄I was born in 1956 and everybody had a Volkswagen,when I grew up.😁
Hog heaven !
It looks 10yrs younger
And the makeover has just begun .
hours and hours of daydreams left in
the old girl 👰
sparking joy across the world .
The VW bus ignition points are likely oxidized and will need to be filed or replaced allow them to trigger the ignition coil to provide a spark at the spark plugs.
Wow she came alive again. It’s amazing just how beautiful she still is and will be. Glad you saved her Alex and Melissa.
That carpet was _far out man_ ☺🏵
It is so satisfying to see those crummy seat covers come off to reveal the original seats in decent shape.
And I'm stealing the word fidoodle if you don't mind.
YAY! You're channeling Mustie! He's got a great channel!
Aloha! 🌺 Your VW reminds me of summer fun. Worked for a community center, used to pile a lot of kids in a similar one!🥰
We had that same carpet in our kitchen in the 1970's. You've got yourself an awesome project right there and will be looking forward to more videos. :-)
Now that looks like a very good project. It is not in the bad of shape. The seats are decent and don't require a lot to fix them up just a bit of stitching to get them back together and cleaning. I am surprised how good the floor is throughout the bus. I think the biggest challenge will be the undercarriage but I am sure if you can't find some of the support brackets someone can make them. Hope you restore this would love to see it finished.
I’m so jealous. My preschool/kindergarten teacher Mary Callaham had a powder blue with a white top VW bus she named Maryham. VW buses have a special place in my heart.
Great video. I had two friend in high school that VW Van's. We had a lot of fun doing g beach trips. Love your videos!!!
strange to see the new house as the background and not the main feature
Definitely looks better now cleaning it out
That’s interesting about the seat!🦋🦋🐝🐝🐝🐇
It’s in great shape! The front floors are usually gone also, so bonus!
I am surprised you still have it!😁
Very cool restoration project!! Kind of hope you keep it, but either way it has been rescued!
I know this has nothing to do with the vw
But I’m sitting here watching Alec’s last on air auction. It’s the first time I’ve watched one. And his side comments are absolutely hilarious
Those louvers on the back end of the van it's for heat to come out not enter you made it look a hundred times nicer by taking those off so it's pushing out air but then it's trying to push an arrow at the same time but I don't that don't make no sense that was a big improvement I'm happy you did that that made my day
I, personally, could not sell it until it was fully restored. Maybe that's because I remember these things commonly driving around. She is such an adorable old gal! If I were younger or had the financial resources of a younger person. I would lovingly sand, fill & paint until she was once again at her finest. Please don't give up on he Alex! Besides, Melissa seems to love her already. Do it for Melissa, finish it around your anniversary one of these years, and give her the keys in a bouquet of roses. ❤