Not quite sure you were "scammed". You have a very keen eye on the VW variations and even you missed the window frames. Unless it was being sold as "original" or someone switched body tags, you were buying as is. I think most people would look at it and call it a panel. Besides, what would be the incentive to turn a micro into a panel? The micro would theoretically be worth more. At some point, whoever did the work may have found it more economical to skip the windows. Either way, the bus has excellent bones, and as long as you didn't over pay, I think it's going to be sweet when it's finished.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

No scamming, neither of us knew actually. Split window buses are new territory for me, the window frames didn't mean anything to me until I saw the headliner clips and some other things.

@Mattlawton-ft6ew

3 ай бұрын

​@@DubWerksthe micro bus is worth moor so its a jem of a find

PS... I'm really enjoying your channel and the work you have been showcasing.... Not like that Jason guy who just picks em up and blows em out with a leaf blower...😂

@ralphhowes

8 ай бұрын

You gotta admire Jason working hard to learn and improve his skills. I'd say he has visions of becoming Mustie2, although that's a tough mountain to climb.

Better shape than my '65 11 window bus and, I see yours is a walk through as well. Nice! I sure would like an original panel van and certainly not a converted one. Looking forward to the up and coming vids.

LOL sucker

@Mikefngarage

8 ай бұрын

total bummer. because its so wasted and such a tragety.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

LOL

Either way you won....very clean for the year! Congratulations 😊

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Well when you are living down by the river, having no windows makes it a bit more stealth. 😜 Seriously, I like the idea leaving it as a panel now, get her on the road sooner. What should have been a quick engine rebuild turned into a saga, leaving me with experience that wouldn't mind sharing, especially as your help getting the windshield in is much appreciated.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

LOL it'll stay as a panel for a while! Glad I could help with the windows!

I still think it’s a very nice bus. It’s a clean canvas , if you will, to do whatever you want. Lots of work ahead of you but I think it’ll come out great. Can’t wait to see what you turn this into. Thanks!

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

A VERY clean canvas!

Killer Bus! Can't wait to see it in person some day :)

The bottom and floors are so nice 😍 it could be anything and still be a sweetheart deal LOL.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Exactly!

The missing high vents in the rear should’ve been a dead giveaway it’s not a panel . I’m sure that thing is full of mud but it looks straight throw a single stage paint job on it and call it done

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Walk through panels don’t have upper vents since there is no partition. You could also order a bench seat panel with no vents, M116 without vented cargo area. I’m sure there’s plenty of bondo, it’ll get the scuff and shoot,

You bought it that way, why didn't you look....

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

I did LOL, I'm not actually upset at all. It's a happy surprise.

Fake "Eleanor" Mustangs? Fine, there's too many of them anyway.. but fake VW panel vans?! Get the tar and feathers, boys - we've got a scammer to catch!😆

@riverbluevert7814

8 ай бұрын

You get the tar and feathers. Then we'll gather in Eastern CT and start searching! 😃😄😃

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

LOL

You can't expect a utility vehicle to remain the same as it was 60 odd years ago when it left the factory. These vans were built to be modified accrding to the wishes of the then owner, it may very well be the case that the microbus was modified into a panelbus in the 70s. As for the rest, I think you did well with this one, it is in great shape and you will make it look stunning, I'm sure.

I appreciate the quote “I like commercial vehicles.” I just need to find a three-on-the-tree 1970 Plymouth Duster for my collection.😮

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

That'd be cool!

This whole package looks so clean, in the end you may just come out on top. Seriously, how often can you come across a frame/shell in so great a condition. Cheer up ma’ brutha’…..

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Oh I've been cheering since we put it in the shop LOL

5150 plate says it all 😳

@5150mxVW

8 ай бұрын

i was framed ! 🤣

@benkrom2737

8 ай бұрын

@@5150mxVW😆 I believe a Microbus pulls more money at the end of the day than a panel truck. Kid just likes his utility vehicles 💁‍♂️

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Utility vehicles are #1!

Should have gotten 5150s advice! LOL He the man

bus looks clean, good luck with it man!

Were you really scammed? You are an expert in my opinion. I hope it works out. A lot has been done.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Of course not LOL, neither of us knew it wasn't a real panel LOL

It makes a cool shop bus as a panel.

Does it have headliner clips?.....if it does not it is a KOMBI if it has headliner clips it is a standard. Could have been single color or 2 tone if it is a standard. if a Kombi it was all 1 color. could have came with or without seats if it was a kombi. On the Kombi the headliner pieces slide in the groove in the front.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

It does have headliner clips! I'm thinking standard microbus, two tone, no trim.

@Mikefngarage

8 ай бұрын

@@DubWerks defiantly a standard. hope the window areas are not too bad. Grumpys metal makes those inner panels if your not wanting to form those for yourself. standards are worth more money than panels too.

"it's not personal, it's business"...-Jason, The Godfather

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

LOL

LOL subtle .... ! Kind regards Alex

Best of luck. I’m sure you’ll do a great job.

Sweet ride regardless . Nice panel job, I`d leave it .

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Probably what will happen.

It still a nice fake panel bus. Finish it and enjoy it.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

That's my plan!

It may not have been a panel but it is now. Leave it as it is, logo it something and call it a. day. Not everything has to go /ack to original. Still a solid splitty,. Quit your crying young man🙂

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

No crying here, I'm just stirring the pot LOL I try to keep it all OG so this will be either refreshing or cause me to breakdown... we'll see LOL

I wouldnt mind that kind of scam, that thing is perfect

Haha. Is say the seller didn’t know what it was. But you can’t blame them for a scam if you didn’t go and look at it first.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

I can't blame him when neither of us noticed LOL

Also, it’s a walkthrough!!!

👍

It's a 65' split what more do you want..some 60 year old rust?

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

I mean it would be fitting LOL

It is functionally a panel van... why would it be sold as a bus when it's not equipped as such? would make a cool mobile mechanic van

Wish i could get scammed like that.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

LOL

Didn't you look in there and see the windows before you bought it? Looks like a panel anyway. As long as you know and nobody else can tell from outside don't sweat it.

Hilarious. I wonder who the scammer is. Nice score.

@benkrom2737

8 ай бұрын

5150 plate says all💁‍♂️

@5150mxVW

8 ай бұрын

@@benkrom2737 well duh haha, the plate was my idea haha

Dub, that's nice so keep it the way it is. I always wanted one besides a chevy or ford. From this point fwd everyone will know the truth. But this one is nice!

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Yup, it's my Deluxe Panel LOL

I feel like i was scammed by the title. You dont seem that unhappy with the purchase.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

I'm not, one doesn't get mad at a splitty for bargain pricing!

I have dealt with a lot of classic cars and classic car people over the years, and while a lot of the GM, Ford, Chrysler guys have been borderline shady I have never run into more thieving lying people than I have in the classic Bug world... It has prevented me from buying another Bug for years. VW's were sold like rolls of paper towels back in the day, and the value of them should reflect that, but somehow in the minds of Bug people it's about ripping off everyone you see for whatever you've got. Bugs have been ruined by these people, and it keeps lots of people away from owning one anymore.

I hope so, that's a nice bus.

so what sill a great looking bus

How do you order a birth certificate for your bus? I didn’t know that was a thing

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

VW sells them for $100, just google VW Birth Certificate. Buses don't usually need them because of the M-Plate, but this is a mystery to solve so I ordered it.

No rear upper vent louvers, don't think it was a van.

Whatever it was, it IS a panel van, personally I’d keep it as is, and paint it the original 2 tone anyway, i think that would be cool personally 😎

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

It would!

You weren't scammed you were Duped 😊 Duped Works.😅

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

LOL

More windows more value 👍👍

Well, if you’re going to dust off the sawzall to cut in the windows, keep it running and cut into the roof for skylights and the sunroof. Ditch the vin tag and make a bootle. Make it a real scam!!! 😂

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

LOL don't get me started on Samba buses!

"Birth Certificate From Volkswagen" What is this and how do I get one for my VW? Really, can you clue us nubies in?

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Just google "VW Birth Certificate" It's $100 will tell you when it was built, where it went, colors, options, etc.

5150!

@Mikefngarage

8 ай бұрын

no it could not have been....

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Never LOOL

Many commenters are taking your "FAKE! Scammed" joke seriously. 😅😅 I like your plan to get it back to stock eventually. Can't wait to see it at a VW show!

@5150mxVW

8 ай бұрын

glad someone got it , the damn 5150 plate was my idea lol...

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Yeah it's flying way above the heads LOL

Guess you can stop making payments on it?

Can't blame 5150

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Nope!

Tooooooo funny! Are you ever going to talk with the “””””dealer””””” again ;-) is that why he cut his hair, so we wouldn’t recognize him?

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

LOL

I think he owes you a Discount. lol

N0

Nice bus , put a porsche engine in it 😂

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

I'll compromise at a 1600...

Think the Scammer owes you FREE GARAGE RENT AND STORAGE LOL !! Maybe Throw in a Motor Also !!

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, K H A A N ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,......................star trek oneliner,5150.😮

There's this KZreadr guy who digs out old dubs from trees for $150 and then stores them under his own trees who might help you out.....allegedly even offers credit terms....but be careful as he's a bit dodgy!

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

I hear he's the dodgeiest!

@MokesEnd

8 ай бұрын

@@DubWerks For sure! Just ask Mustie1..... :)

Putting it back to what it really is, a window bus, is a good plan. While misrepresentation by the seller is truly inexcusable, I'm not sure why that wasn't noticeable when the buyer went to look at it since the window fames inside seem obvious. Also, isn't a VIN check the first thing one does when buying a vehicle? In any case with your plan you won't be upside down on this one.

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, nobody knew anything about this LOL It's really no big deal at all, I just like to stir the pot. Actually it was 5150s idea LOL. Yeah vin check was "yeah it's a '65" LOL I didn't dive too deep LOL

The window frames are pretty obvious, no scam there. Looks like the body work is good. It's time to get that airbrush out and do a retro sixties mural. There's probably an art student somewhere who would go gaga over that canvas! Just saying, Kwitcherbitchen!

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, neither of us knew panels didn't have inner window frames, split buses are a grey area for me.

You should have educated yourself before purchasing the bus. It is plain as day too anyone with knowledge what that was-is. Your own fault.

Click bait drama queen…

@DubWerks

8 ай бұрын

You know it! I mean it is a fake panel bus...