VW Restoration! Volkswagen Kombi - RESURRECTION RESTORATION!!! 1962 VW Type 2 Van/Bus, VW Kombi
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- This 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Van/Bus has been sitting for over 40 years. Let's see if we can bring it back to life! Let's take a close look at the rusted sheet metal!
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Are you out of your mind?
Hey Steve! Maybe...=) Stay tuned to find out!
Please make ur video's like part 1 2 3 4 etc ..im new and cant find out where in the build i am now..
Hi from Algeria 🤗
What year is your ghia?
You are absolutely the most optimistic person I've ever seen.
I try to be most of the time! =) Thanks for hanging in there with me! Stay tuned!
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I agree, and it takes courage to take on a project like this. My uncle had one of these when I was a kid (I am 57 now), no idea of the year but it was blue, like the blue reply button to the right here where I am writing. I am so curious about when pieces will be welded in and so forth. To see van getting back to its own self again. :) Excellent videos by the way.
I think you should check everything, sometimes small things can cause serious problems. The body has a lot of corrosion, I think repair will require a lot of work but it's still so exciting!
It's a huge task but not impossible. Another option would be to restore the inner structure and leave the patina on the outer panels. And overhaul the brakes, electrics and other mechanicals.
i keep thinking of the flintstones with the holes on the floor. how are you going to patch them off?
back to the future Van to delorean running :D
И очень нравиться данная модель фольксвагена.
What are you pretending to do with this car, friend?
Pretending is right. I have not seen a bit of body restoration to date.
We've had some problem with mi English, sorry pal, what i was trying to ask was: what you gonna do with this car?
Mi English is not good, I'm not from America. Sorry
Hey CT. loving the videos as always. My wife just watched the last video with me and said “never mind the engine tune up, you need a van to put the engine in!”. I can’t help but think she might be right my friend. Any ideas where you’ll start with the welding? Is there anything to actually weld to?! Regards, Ben (UK)
Hey Ben! I hear yo man! It needs a ton of love but it still has good bones! The wife is always right! =) Stay tuned! Let's see where it takes us!
I agree with you of course. When I restored my first bug which was my first car (a 1970, 1200) back 15 years ago, the car needed EVERYTHING. All my friends and family thought I was mad. Today I still own her and everyone tells me what a great job I did. Don’t listen to the doubters. Keep at it. We are all watching. 👍🏻
If you sprayed rust remover on that van it would disappear
I expect a Christmas card for not buying this bus lol .
Hey Jason! I can do that brother! You have plenty of VWs! Get out there and make some videos! =)
To be honest, you seem committed to this bus so, I wouldn't bother with the motor right now, I would tuck it under the bench and forget it for now then put a plan together for rust repair; first I would finalize my expectations then prioritize where to start. I guess I would start with the roof and work my way down, then the cab area and work towards the back of the van. It could be done with a lot of patch panels & fabrication and look for used parts on the internet & locally, especially if you could cut out sections of another bus and install on yours. Working on the motor right now is pointless right now, say you get it cleaned up and running on the stand/bench then it's gonna gonna sit for a awhile and it will need to be gone through again so, I wouldn't bother with it right now.You got your hands full with body work....very full. good luck
That's good advice man! Stay tuned! Did you subscribe?
@@CTmoog yep, sub about a month ago, when you bought. I luv an aggressive project!!
Sorry, I would do the opposite. Sort the mechanicals first, get them in sane working condition, not blueprinted. Then do the moving parts, doors, hoods, etc. A way of doing "small" things first, see some result, and not get tired of the project. Then do the front bottom, this will be a tough cookie and require many hours. It will put the bus in a precariously running condition, which will encourage you to go further. The midship bottom and engine bay will be easier. I fear the roof will need complete replacement, that the sheet is worn too thin. I would seek replacement before you start on the rest. In what concerns economics, if you count your hours this will certainly not pay off. For me the hours would be fun, not commercial. That's why I would avoid taking up the huge jobs first, months of work with no result are professional, not fun. Take a look at the channel of Paulão funileiro in Brazil, he just finished doing pretty much the same job on a 6 door. Videos are in Portugese, but you will like what you see. I live in Europe and am a native Brazilian, if I can be of any assistance with translations or parts sourcing, I will gladly try to help. I'm subscribed and following, wish you luck !
some of the rusty bits on crusty l made patch panels from the inside then used panel adhesive from the inside,
Great tip man! Thank you! Mustie1 in the house!!! =)
If this man were a doctor...he would be pulling dead bodies from their graves and start CPR....in high hopes that they get a regular heart rythm .
It’s looks like a small beautiful house 😍
I love it 🥰
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CT, you’ve got your work cut out for you brother! Slow and steady wins the race! Thanks for the update!
Hey Erik! I know my friend! =) It will be a long road! Thanks for the support! Stay tuned!
Buy a lot of big cardboard sheets. Bend, shape and cut them to match the shape of the bus. Duplicate them in sheet metal. Lather, rinse, repeat. Then weld your new custom fabricated VW Bus replica parts together, until you have a complete bus. Then you can remove the VIN number plate on the original bus, and swap it over. I say all this with huge respect for your passion and your tenacity. But there is precious little metal on that original VW Bus that can be saved, from what I see. If you prove me wrong, I shall admit it publicly and salute you sir. I salute you either way for your efforts and determination thusfar! That motor...amazing you bought it back!
You need to check out the D3Sshooter channel. He is restoring an extremely rusted WWII vintage Citroen 4 ton truck he has named Old Rusty. That trucks cab was at least as bad as this. He is fabricating all his own replacement body parts, in many cases using CAD (cardboard aided design). Pretty impressive work for someone working out of his home shop with only a combo sheet metal shear/brake/roller, hand tools, and a welder! Shows just what you can do if you really want to.
It's true - tenacity and ambition will get you over the finish line. And I for one will be watching! Best of luck, get your tetanus booster shot now if you haven't already! LOL But seriously, best wishes. I'll be cheering you on from here. Peace! PS - I have a 50 year old vehicle to mess with too. It was never rusty, but it has provided so many new and exciting challenges and ways to keep me broke. You can find it on my channel / under my videos. It's a 1969 Mercury Montego. :-) @@notajp
Hey John! That is some good advice man! Thanks for the support my friend! I appreciate the kind words! Stay tuned and let's see where this takes us! =) I hope I do prove you wrong! I n a good way! =)
Hey CT moog, I think your reply above was for me too, John and I both replied, but I was the guy with the "prove me wrong" stuff. LOL All in good humor of course. Thanks for taking it the way I meant it. And I meant it. I'm definitely going to be tuning in and cheering you on! -G @@CTmoog
@@99goat99 All good stuff my friend! I appreciate the support! Stay tuned!
Not being funny, but i think you have bit off more than you can chew, and should have left it where it was. What ever you do don't sand blast or dip it, you will have nothing left. I was in the trade for more than 30 years.
All the metal underneath looks to be rotten. I doubt that this can be made solid again.
@@JimmyKraktov jb weld lmfao.
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With great intrest following this saga!
Can you afford all the replacement panels that will need assuming you plan on fixing all the rust. I went to Wolfs Burg West and looking at the web site and you will spend at lease 2K just on sheet metal around the front tires and floor pan for your feet and that is just to make it safe. Personally I think it will be a great challenge (1000s of hours of work) and hope you do it. If you are going to replace all the rusty panels then you should go through the motor.
Hey Fred! That is great advice man! I will find a way to make it happen! Stay tuned for more! Did you subscribe?
Wow....that's a lot of rust..wouldn't try to discourage you but i would call it beyond repair
I've repaired some rusty cars before but this is bad .. didn't know it was this bad..
You got your work cut out for you..good luck.Cheers 🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Skillz and time and probably a fair bit of money should be right. What do ya think?
It comes down to how far you want to take this restoration , I’d aim for preservation.... get the floors solid , repair the roof from inside out , use a chemical to convert some of the rusted areas
I’d keep the patina .... strengthen some areas , go through the motor , replaces brakes .... get Rusty back on the road
Pull the heads off the motor , you can tell a lot by the cylinder walls & valves
Greta advise man! Thank you! I agree with you! Fix what needs to be fixed and get it going! Stay tuned!
A lot of work mate, you'll do it though and I'm sure you will be able to drive it too..good luck.
The engine sounded sweet enough, but I would definitely take all the tins off just to clean them, and be sure there are no critters in there. They will quickly kill all your hard work getting it going again!
Exzactly what i was thinking torque the heads adjust valves an drive that baby .
I have a feeling if you removed all the rust you wouldn't have much van left, what's the reasonable point where you accept a vehicle is scrap??
These are valuable but not to the degree of work this will need to fix up, it's no 1934 Bugatti that was left in a field to rust...
Good luck... but.. find something else... it'll take 1.6 billion to get that back . You got a good motor, that's the important part. save yourself allot of grief with another body. Seriously.
Yes, that body is most certainly rooted. Only way it would be worth the effort, is if it was to of been a splity!
He needs content for his channel so why would he get rid, also it's interesting watching CT and the process of the restoration, keep going man
@@leevanfleet Get rid of that body, but not the project. He can find a same year/model body that is not nearly as toast as this one. Sanding it down will reveal no metal left.
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Too much rust to be financially viable. There are replacement floors, panels and frames, but you have little usable metal left.
I think it's a no-brainer myself. It has terminal cancer.
It’s a shame at how far gone al of the structural stuff is, front floors, door frames and sills and such. You just have to figure out where to start. I’d probably start in the drivers compartment. If you can get that straightened out, at least you know it will be drivable.
WOW you know how I can fix rust I have seen your comments on my channel. But man I think if you were to sand blast that guy you would not have much metal left. the whole thing would be one big pinhole. I knew that when I first looked at it from a distance. I am all for saving these cars but that one I would put a battery tray in it and drive it just like it is. Replacing metal would be pointless. Those ones are the ones on the samba I pass up because they just cant be restored. Would make a patina ride but anything else would be pointless thinking.
Hey Mike! that's the plan! Fix what I can I drive it!
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@@johnskedgell405 second that a
CT glad to see the fire extinguisher on the floor . As for the bus it’s a big undertaking a huge undertaking..... my suggestion to you is one piece at a time... one part at a time.. one section at a time,, but the most important thing.... Is just as you build the house level square and plum. Get the bus level in the garage floor...Then brace the inside before you start looking door gaps look at door alignments take painters tape and put it from one door to the panel so when you’re wiggling and cutting... it with give a idea if the doors dropped.... You need to watch a lot of videos of guys who are doing things with these buses..... but if you don’t catch it can you start driving it......my own personal believe would be it might crack in half... I think you can do it slow and steady but once again level square and plum or you won’t have anything when you’re done but a pile of steel to go to the scrap yard and a lot of wasted time by trade I am a carpenter and I always buy the worst house in the best neighborhood and all my friends laugh at me..... but I’m a saver anybody can build something new with fresh steel Freshwood it takes an artist to stick something that is cheap ithe dumpster.... or cheating and scrap yard to make a beautiful again but that’s me and that’s who I am I would get it level on the garage floor and I’d probably start in front and work my way back don’t bite off more than you can chew or you’ll get very discouraged one side at a time and finish it with you wanted to rust or tobe with the patina or you might want to spray it with the black primer gray primer but I put the whole bus back together she’s quite a gem take care JUNKMANDO
Great advice sir! I will take it one thing at a time! I don't want to get too deep into something and not be able to get out. You do need to be an artist to have a vision and to see the possibilities in a pile of rust! I can see it in my mind! Now we just have to make it so! Stay tuned! Thanks for the support! =)
Your "car" is in a very bad condition. Parts catalog complete please. That will be very expensive.
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As well as your engine runs, I would just inspect it, clean it up and do a basic tune-up with valve adjustment in the process. Take all the tins off, clean them and paint them so that it will look as good as it runs.
Good advice George! Thank you
full tear down. great video by the way,cant wait until the next !
If you want to see real rust visit Pete C's Cortina resto channel,especially his "bramble project" . He has saved a very ordinary car by simply being very methodical. Yours is nothing compared to the job he has taken on. And you could always go wall paper hanging to earn extra bucks....
To fix that roof, the best idea would be to unpick all of the spot welds and replace it with a better one. You will find that welding to that rusty steel is a heart breaker . i have a 1956 Mercedes here which was in the same condition but I have been too busy to finish it. The roof was the same with deep pits and i welded and leaded every one.. what a waste of time. it would have been easier to replace it ....😁😁
Great advice sir! I will check out his channel! Are you going to restore the 56?
@@CTmoog It's about 2/3rds done .I just need to start on the paint but being Black it is one of those jobs which could take forever,plus i do it for a living so customers projects come first. I need to clone myself.
Wish the video wasnt full of just showing the rust i want to see some shit get done
Love you're videos tho keep it up 👍✌
One bit of concern we have is the rust around the rain gutters on the roof. How do you plan on tackling that job? That's going to have be one of the tricky parts
Jb weld and Inside the car use flex spray/seal.
VW Life do you guys follow busnstuff on IG? If not go, follow! Lol he’s crazy good and did several rain gutter repairs like this one!
@@marcijunebug thanks! We will just followed him
Preservation will bring out some some serious creativity in you as you begin to dissect and fabricate each area of concern. Seeing it personal and up close... You definitely got your work ahead of you but focus on forwad. We will all be here for you pishing along my friend! As far as engine... Just a tune up i dont see a need to disassemble. Try to keep the one thing thats going great simple. Plugs cap rotor wires oil seals and clean. Make a huge list and cross off. Will make you feel accomplishment.
Great advice for an awesome guy! Thanks man!
That’ll be an awful lot of work (but an awful lot of fun as well). I think you should give the engine a complete makeover. Such an old and reliable piece of good old German engineering deserves a thorough treatment! Watching the video I thought: How is he going to fix the body without completely swapping it for new parts? I’m very curious about your next steps and looking very forward to see the end result. Good luck and cheers from Germany 🇩🇪
You definitely have your work cut out for you but you’ll get her done.
Sounds like you live in a war zone
Hey James! I live in in Orlando and the planes are flying over my house all day long! Yes it sounds crazy! Thanks man! Stay tuned!
So many people dissing your bus, talking about, "get another body" or " make new sheet metal for it " and so on.... The way i see it is if you, Mr Moog, want to do this in your own way, then do it and dont let anyone get ya down! Its gonna be a sweet bus when you done with her!
Hey Wesley! It's all good man! Thanks for the support! Yes, it's going to be a sweet ride! It already is! =) Stay tuned!
🤔 I think waiting for you hard work! continue ❤️👍
Awsome video as always. Some things worth mentioning:
1. You knew it was rusty. So did we. It looks horrible as is. That being said and the fact you have a box from the leader in VW replacement parts means you already have a plan.
2. Everything you showed us is totally replaceable. By the same company you just showed us. If you willing to let it be done a piece at a time as you can afford it you'll be half way done before you know it.
3. I know you already know this, but for those that dont, start with the front end. Make sure the wifes feet dont go shooting through the floor boards.
Man if you just take your time and plan it out you got this in the bag. I've seen stuff dragged out of 2 feet of mud....sitting for years that looked worse than yours 4 years later winning car shows....all of it done at home part time by people who never worked on a car before. Learn to weld or have someone teach you. Easy as pie.
Do go through the motor. Compression check and pull the barrels. Do a overhaul if you need or if you dont care just go get a 1600 long block and throw it in. Again you got this man. Take your time and keep the videos coming. Best of luck man!
Scott! thanks man! I really appreciate all the support and advice! =) I will do my best! I will do that! Stay tuned!
this car vw combi on my country, so poor car and so sad, i believe you can make happiness for this car
Hello Zaki! Thanks for the kind words! I will do my best! =) Stay tuned!
Just remember, one piece at a time. What kind of camera do you use?
Yes sir! iPhone 7 plus =)
Did you get a title? Don't forget to upgrade your tetanus shot :) Maybe start with an acid wash (helps stop rust and gets the germs out) peace
Jason! Form experience mine 1961 panel was in same crusty condition and it took around 5 years of my weekends to get it finally on the road last year!
I will be excited to see how your project will go to relive this amazing experience again :)
Good luck buddy and keep up the good work!
New subscriber to the chanel.
Thanks Andres! =) I appreciate the support my friend!!! Stay tuned!
Your wife must be a saint, ha ha ha. You really have got your work cut out for you. You’re just going to make this a driver right?
Are you just going for patina? If so, just fix the structure and roof, or areas that are about function.
Still lots of love needed.
Great videos, keep them coming.
Thanks man! Yes, she is pretty cool! She puts up with a lot.....=) Yes, that's the plan! Just get it running and driving and replace the sheet metal that really needs it! Stay tuned!
It looks like the surface of Mars when you get up close. Definitely keep the patina look though if you can, just patch the holes
Thanks man! I agree! Just going to fix what needs to be fixed! Stay tuned!
CT moog I think it should be called the pope mobile, because that’s one holy wagon
Lol' what body, the spots between the daylight and rust?...mmmmm, not much magnet bait there.
HEHE! Yes, it is pretty bad but it can be saved! Stay tuned! That's funny!!! =)
The whole point of this, is to enjoy the work involved and bringing it back to life. Cost is a factor, But in my opinion is way outwieghed by the satisfaction and use of skills to do it. It's all Patch panels,,cut and paste. The only issue would be the roof. I would look in AZ or likewise and buy the whole roof about two inches below the driprails. careful fitting and welding,,,good as new. And really blow peoples minds when finished!
Listen to caveman he knows his stuff
Actually Wolfsburg West Sells complete roofs now
@@VWLifeVW If it was mine, I would put the 23 window roof on it. Privacy of a panel and the light and view of a 23. Be the only one in existence and cool as hell
I dont know man? Are you good at welding and grinding? If not you will be after you attack this project. Anything is possible if you want it bad enough. Start ordering panels. See if you can successfully install one. Is it possible to find one in better shape? One of the worst I ever saw. You dont need to nothing to engine except clean it and paint it.
Ooo..that combi so so so rusty too many work for body mostly ins structural body need to replace with new one..then happy resurecting dude...
Yes it needs a ton of love! More to come! Stay tuned! =)
This Bus project is my inspiration to get started on mine! Although the sidewall/upper body is not as badly rusted as this one, my Bus' 'lower-half matches yours to a tee...I have to figure-out a starting-point to connect fresh metal to!
You people think this bus is bad, you need to check out the D3Sshooter channel for his restoration of a WWII vintage Citroen 4 ton truck! And he’s doing all the bodywork with all handmade parts. No aftermarket metal available at all. The only special tool he has is a sheet metal combo machine (shear/brake/roller). Very impressive work!
wow. i didnt relize that van was so rusted. that needs a total restore. along with most all shet metal replaced. to me i dont think id mess with that one. but i do know with alot time and money. it could be saved and back on the road. i dont ever see any panel vans down here. so b/c of that id more then think on idea of fixing
Hey Jason! Yes, it needs some love but it will be worth it! Stay tuned and let's see where it takes us! =)
I’ll right in Arabic 😬
أنت تقوم بعمل رائع استمر يا بطل 👍😎
Let the dead rest... or in this case, rust.
Speed holes, I like.. Lol. As for how far to take her down. What's the compression like?
Hey Ben! I don't know yet. I will find out soon!Stay tuned!
Is Rusty worse than you originally thought??
I am in Thailand with 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer in similar condition. Tropical rust. I am however going to re do it into a Joginder Singh African Safari rally car. He beat team Porsche. I used to have a 1966 window van but it got wrecked by a red light runner. RIP but I think it was saved. Great vid. I'll be watching. BTW I also had a Rand KR2 kit built airplane with a 36 hp VW engine. 119 mph flat out! Paul
I know this is 2 yrs old, but new to me. Thanks for doing these. I had beetles when I was a teenager, now that my kids are teens, I've started a 65 bus project with my youngest daughter. I have intermediate mechanical skills and looking forward 😬to taking on similar challenges.
My name is Petronius. I'm from Brazil. I watch all your videos. Here in Brazil this car was named Kombi, affectionately called Kombi Owl (Little Owl). Congratulations on the initiative to Preserve History.
Thank you!!! =) Stay tuned!
Nothing a mig welder and a bit grinding won't fix iv done worse and about to tackle an 1975 t2 which is worse lol I do live in Scotland 🏴 dry vans are harder to come across here lol
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I think there is some rust...
Mmmm, you are the true passion guy but I'm concerned about your success. It looks the bus is rotten at about 80%. There is not one healthy panel inside.. Are you going to custom fabricate all the rotten parts or do you have spare panels? It seems a daunting work, to my judgement is a bit too far gone... =/
You will also need some kind of positioning tool as the rotten parts are already separating from the body.. How's the chassis?
Good luck anyway. =)
CT, I think it is your name . I admire your drive and dedication for this bus. I build imports but much newer. Anyhow I also work in an autobody shop as a profession. You probably know where Im goin with this . But definitely instead of the engine rebuild you definitely should tackle all that rust. As a viewer it was quite overwhelming for me. A lot of hours , Metal and money will be needed. By no means Am I downing you or you project but just being REAL or honest. So please don’t take offense
Sandblast the entire van to get rid of all the rust then primer the whole van remove necessary panels that need replacing and fabricate with sheet metal and also the engine I would strip down clean and polish everything and replace all broken or worn out parts good luck with the major rusty project
CT I'm still keeping tract of your videos as they come out. You have mucho body work to do. My 64 double door bus came from eastern Washington so it had "no rust". It had been kept in a barn at Thorp, Wash. most of it's life. I bought it for $400.00 and it had a new motor in it.
Wow! That's a great price! Do you still have it?
@@CTmoog No, I lost it, 2 bugs and my Thing. Had to sell them when wife died of cancer. The guy that bought my bus never finished paying me and I had signed the "lean holder" side of the title so he could get that. He sold it to someone in Issaquah and they finished painting it and now driving it but I still have the title to it. Go figure how they got title to it.
@@robertsnyder5149 if he didn't finish pay it still yours. A judge can decide who the car belongs to.
@@estegueydijo.... I think whoever got it bought a title from another rig. If I ever see it again I'll have the cops impound it and check the frame no.s on it.
Do it, dude! Bring it back to life!
I'm trying!!! =) Maybe you can come down and help me some weekend?
What does the underside look like, the two main frame, plus rails, braces--top hats, on frame rails, outriggers ??? I called my 67 camper "Bondo Condo" & sometimes rusty crusty I think your's has earn the right to be called Rusty Crusty!!! I think many would look at that and they would pass it up & look for another project, i'm one of the crazy guys that would bring it home and say "Bring It On" Ok maybe I should slow down , I have three split-window buses, and two beetle at age 64 I have more vw projects than I have life left in me, but how cool is that I grew up with them they make me want to get out my old bell bottom pants and VN army jacket??
Hey Dan! "Rusty Crusty"!!! I love it man!!! =) I tent to find things that needs lots of attention!!! You should send one of those split-window down here so I can work on it! =)
Mine has a lot of gutter holes, too, much worse than yours! Trying to think of how I'm going to attack that.
One day at time! Just do it!!! =)
Thats it! Im gonna start calling people i can't stand "gutter holes"
Lol!
@ duckman You could fix the holes with patch metal if you had a TIG. Forget patching it with a MIG. Even with TIG, you would have cut back to good metal. Very little of that on this car.
Poor Rusty needs a full body transplant.
He needs a lot of love! Stay tuned!
JB WELD LMAO. But seriously if your like trying to save as much as possible, give the whole car a GOOD GOOD clean with vinegar and dishsoap and after its dry jb weld all the rusted spots then sand and paint. And u can also use the flex spray/seal as well for the inside of the car. That stuff is strong.
Thanks for the tips man! Good stuff! Stay tuned for more! =)
@@CTmoog I sure will 😁
This is a big job.Also a lot of panels,you need to make it structurely sound so might aswell go all the way.But still an execiting project nevertheless.Don't slow down or you'll change your mind.
Surprisingly the interior panels and inner roof aren't in too bad of shape, mostly just the lower portions of the all exterior body panels. I think you have a pretty nice Gem there. A project indeed but one of the best I've seen so far!! Thanks for sharing
Depends on your budget. All of the body pressings are available as replacement panels, just need welding together in the correct sequence! Otherwise cut and paste! Long job, can be done! Check out Urchfab or Elin Yakov"s Rusty Beauties as they have similarly rusty projects! Not a bad show you are making!
U got a roof of Swiss cheese there! I guess the usual outriggers and battery tray will need sorting. U got a good one. The load floor doesn't look too bad. Not as bad as @mustie1 flat bed! 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Most hippie vans restore easier if you’re stoned out of your mind. Worked for me anyway back in the sixties. A sand blaster helped too. And a MIG. Sand should be free there in Florida.
After viewing this, I hope you have another body hiding somewhere. If not then this will be the longest overhaul on RUclips! lol On a good note it will keep us all entertained for the next 10 years..
We're gonna be the Bus Bros!
Sweet! I can't wait! Get that thing home brother!
ALL of the sheetmetal below the middle of the van will need to be replaced along with the support members... Its a monumental task you are undertaking, emphasis on mental...It can be saved but I hope you can get replacement sheet metal from somewhere. Dont want to kill your enthusiasm but stash the engine and start making a list of sheet goods you need would be my recommendation. You will have to weld the body together with trusses first so it does not move when you remove supports and rusties sheet metal skin and flooring.
I think if you were to acid dip this you may be bringing home a cardboard box of bits. I may be proved wrong! I was trying to work out the sign writing on the side, but your camera was really moving about so it was easier to watch on half speed. Looks like a handyman/ painter, but I'd need better pictures to have a go at it. Not sure if the other side is clearer or not. Would be nice to replicate the signage! Good luck. You must have a very understanding wife!
Doglegs>cab floor>passenger roof would be my first priority. You'll have to fab the various pieces where the seats go- buying those panels will send you to the poorhouse.
At this point almost 50% of the sheet metal is gone.Do you call this a parts bus or sink a ton of money in the body ? .Either way will be interesting to watch.Thank u for sharing the progress of the project .Best of luck with it.
Other than the need for a new body and suspension and running gear she is in not too bad a state!
Good luck with the resto, you will do it if you take your time, just manage the build with the home life, Rome wasnt built in a day.
Thanks man! Good advice! One day at a time!
I say patch the holes with cardboard and duct tape and call it good :-) thanks for the video can't wait till the next:-)
You got yourself a great project there, but is nothing that can't be fixed one way or another, I'm really looking forward to the progress on this and ultimately seeing it in all its glory, good luck, and I'll definitely be watching 😃
quit the videos of the rust! let us know when your gonna start restoring the vehicle? we all seen rust before.
I wonder what's it like for your neighbors when they watch your videos
They must be like
Oh it's the bloke across the road
😂😂😂😂😂
I hate to say it, but it looks like it's beyond repair. With no shortage of this type of vehicle, I'd look elsewhere for a project. Still, if you decide to go for it, wish you good luck.
Wow that bus is really rusty. I’m glad you decided to share this journey. I’m going to be following this bus build until you day it’s done brother.
Are you out of your mind? If you put $5000 worth of body work into this, you'll still need another 5K and you'll have a van worth four.
Hi, CT! I'm back. Do you know klassicfab.com? Maybe that guys have something to help you with the Kombi. 👍
Hi, Probably at this point u know where you are going to get your parts to replace the rusty ones however I saw Micbergsma channel and in one of his videos he came across in a VW show or meet up with some guy that supply some parts maybe u could contact him and ask him about, it is the video " restorstion epi3" hope that info will help
You could check with Dave Kendig at Kendigit Designs in Salt Lake and see if he could get a better body and fix it. He is expert on VW.