RUSTY VW Split Bus Door Full Restoration DIY Home Garage
In this video, months of work and over 550 video clips detail the drivers door restoration of my split window bus from start to finish.
Though not a professional, I'm diving into a full restoration of a 1974 Brazilian Split Window Bus that like many volkswagens, had unexpected rust issues everywhere.
Thanks for watching :)
-Brandon
0:00 Intro
0:25 Dismantling the Door
1:33 Paint Stripping
2:46 Hinge Removal
3:25 Sandblasting
4:29 Door Bottom Replacement
5:11 Hinge Restoration
9:24 Door Prep
12:09 Epoxy Primer
13:51 Stainless Steel Hardware
14:23 Spot Welding Overkill
15:27 Final Fit
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Nice to see someone that actually knows how to totally refurbish such things. Amazing to watch the attention to detail and every part of the rebuild process... Thumbs Up!
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm fairly new at this, but Im catching on fast and really love focusing on the details. Thanks for following along!
@patrikpersson9446
Жыл бұрын
@@BrandonsBus new? I was about to ask if you didn't find it booring to do sheet metal repair at home also...😮
@arisattan1515
11 ай бұрын
❤❤
Love watching you work, it is very relaxing. Cool, calm, and collected. No music to irritate my ear, just the sound of tools working. Thanks Richard from Busselton WA
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
All my garage asmr videos perform the best, I think people are tired of listening to overdone music and love the natural sounds. Thanks for the feedback and nice comment :)
@killerkane1957
11 ай бұрын
Very good work! Simple really. Only one way to do it. Cut/replace.
High Quality work.
Really cool video Brandon! Nice job! =) 😎😎😎
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks CT! One repair at a time, cant wait for it all to come together!
Been watching your short videos.. great to see the extended version!!!
you are genius. What can I say... Greetings from Poland
The amount of work you did just to fix the door hinges was staggering, nice work.
Your work always blows my mind!. The attention to details is amazing.
I like the shorts, but seeing all of them in a continuous video is fantastic. The attention to future rust prevention is thorough, and educational. Best of all is watching you fabricate and weld in new patch pieces. Your experience with metal work is brilliant! I look forward to seeing future videos of your work. Great to watch a bus being brought back to life.
You are really crazy man, you have done is a very great work
This must be the best first video i ever saw on a KZread channel. I really enjoyed watching the shorts and subscribed.
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
I love this so much! Thanks for following along, I really appreciate it :)
Just found your channel, great videos I’ve hit that like button 😁
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Sweet! Glad you like it! More videos coming :)
What an awesome project. Keep up the great work!
Subscribed. Your skills are top-notch. You can see each task completed before you begin.
Respect for your patience...I think in the end this bus will be better then when it left the factory...👌
How much love in that door. Amazing to watch. A journey.
Awesome Work Keep Killing it!
Brandon the word Artisan is completely appropriate for you.
Awesome work!
Nice video!!. An excellent equilibrium between details and fast motion. Thanks for no music, and no words.
@BrandonsBus
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’ll still voiceover sometimes, but I really enjoy this style video the most
So good
Dude! Where have you been!!! I needed more bus!!
Better than Netflix. Amazing work.
@BrandonsBus
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼
You are the first KZreadr that I have ever seen make a great weld on a car body panel, great result 👍🏻🏴
That’s the way man..very good job,!
Awesome work
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Can't let another VW rust away
Super job sir.
Cool bus. I just recently bought a 62 11 window bus, thankfully it’s not to rusty. That’s a pretty epic door repair!!!! I restored a 67 13 window for a customer a few years back. You sure like a challenge, I will give u that.
Man i am seeing your shots for a long time. Love restoration content , i appreciate you for putting a whole lot of work. love from India.
This looks amazing! I’m so exited to see more of this in the future. Keep up the good work Brandon! 😊
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
If only I could find a garage assistant I could do so much more! Ill have to keep and eye out for one.
It's good to see people restoring Vehicles instead of bragging about how nice they're rusted up patina lazy man repair looks.
Been willing you to make a full length video for ages. Great way to start
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Its been a ton of work switching from my normal short vertical videos but im glad i made the switch.
Congratulations for sharing your job! There are a lot people don't know how much is difficult to do it and fixed a sheet metal after years under corrosion attack and bad mechanic to fixed some parts!!! The time using to fixed the drive door trust me when to go fixed chassis and underbody coming a lot job !!!! Thank you!!! 🇧🇷🇺🇸 VW Beetle, Bus, air cooled engines!!!
Man, that’s alot of work!!! Well done to the max. Great video!
Fantastic job Brandon !!😀👍🏻
Solid work! Wish you all the best... 💪
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Love your short videos- gotta say I love the full videos even more! Keep ‘em coming!
You are a magician with metal. I am impressed by your skills.
Still making the best videos.
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
still writing the nicest comments :)
I see you from FRANCE , good job !
Good job on the Door fella 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It did come out alright.
How cool, a horizontal video 😉 I'll watch that later in front of the TV 👍🏻👍🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Still working on dialing in sound and and video quality so don't look too close! lol for real thanks for the watch and comment.
Great skills, LOVE in each detail
Weery good!!! Salam alekum Russia, Surgut!
Fantastic! Great work. I have a similar project to complete this summer, hoping it comes out as good as this. Looking forward to more of your videos! All the best.
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Ive had a few doors practice to get this one right, it was the last door of the bus. Metal can be manipulated and shaped, if it doesn't fit right just keep working it until it does!
Excellent work, never saw this kind of work
And that’s just one door 😅😮. Great work
Love the FULL content....shorts were cool but this is really entertaining. your editing is super amazing.
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Im glad Im making long videos now, much easier to show the detail and process. The editing does take hours! But it worth it with how satisfying it comes out.
Brandon,this is what I call therapy. Amazing my man
@BrandonsBus
10 ай бұрын
garage therapy :)
Nice work! Excellent camera placement - really shows what is involved with bringing back a worn/damaged part. 👍
You are unbelievable great work it’s amazing what can be done to rusty cars especially with someone that knows what the heck they’re doing a great job my friend
Enjoyed the video very much, in part, because I love the subject matter. But also, because of the wonderful camera work and editing. And, I too prefer the sounds of work rather than music. Well done, and thank you Brandon!
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think music can be distracting and annoying to some, but the sounds of restoration are always a favorite.
11:17 "I am Iron Man, I don't feel pain." 11:18 "Ouch, it hurts!" 😀
Quel beau travail! Mon Hero! 😊❤😅
I really enjoyed watching your video. Takes a lot of time to set up the camera and then do the work without moving to a new position. The final result was perfect.
insanely great work. I already have a door behind me with similar work. but it's only half as good as yours. it's the other's turn now. thank you for the great inspiration
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
If I had to do it all over Id use panel bond instead of so much spot welding, but its worth separating the outer skin to get it all cleaned up. Getting the hinges right is definitely the trickiest part. Good luck!
@AircultBerlin
Жыл бұрын
@@BrandonsBus thank you very much, yes, with the second one I'm smarter and separate the outer skin completely
Some great tips for when I start my Thames 400e. Cheers
When you shake your beard off in the evening!! Amazing work fella..
The way you countersunk the door panel for the hinges is briliant
@BrandonsBus
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Subbed. Having resto modded a 55 Chevy Belair, I found this very satisfying to watch. Brought back a lot of memories, and taught me some tricks as well.
That was awesome 👏🏻 buddy 😊 love the video format 👍🏻🏴
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Awesome job!
Hey There, for sure a great piece of metalwork is impressive It was a joy to watch this video👍🏻🍀. 🇳🇴🇳🇱☮Greetings.Hubertus
I wish I could learn how to do a job like this. I like it very much! It's ART!!
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
I learned through trial and error honestly, anyone can do it, just need a lot of patience.
You're dedication and diligence is very impressive...! Not to mention your fabrication skill set.
I'm so excited that I came across your channel. Just love the vw combi. Thanks you for sharing your content.
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Lots of VW love here too :) Thanks for following!
Mate, what a legend! It will be awesome, when finished.
Nice video, great capture of your work. 👍🏴
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It is time consuming to set up each shot but its so satisfying in the end!
I LOVE this! Thank you!
Nice work man.
素晴らしいです👍車が蘇っていく〜❤
Awesome work. Very inspiring and motivating. Well done!
@BrandonsBus
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
Great video
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Well done Brandon. I used to restore Datsuns
I've got a 71..no where near as gone as yours but I still consider it beyond repair...you'll be at it for years.
Dude you are a master at metalwork, I had to do the same thing but I tool the easy way out and bought new skins and frames from Gerson. Still a lot of work getting the skin to look right but I love seeing your techniques. I learn something everyday by videos like this . thanks!
❤good morning
Nice job!
Labor of love, right there
Perfect job. 😍👏👏👏
really awesome. Great Video
Did the same job for 20 years working on buses and bugs. Extensive time consuming job but how satisfying Great craftsmanship 👍👍
@BrandonsBus
11 ай бұрын
The satisfying aspect keeps me coming back!
Watch a lot of these u tube ..build pages ..enjoy all ..but only a few out there who r Tru craftsman in the industrial area of pro restoration ..and ur up there ..great work ..skills an knowhows ..keep up the great work ..new to ur page ..I also built rods for 45+ yrs couple for big known hot rod shops ..and on my cars as well ..do it to it buddy great show
Well done thx
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you refurbish this door..I learned a lot, and you stepped through the process at a good pace, which provided a good understanding of what you were doing. I’ve done similar work in the past, but I did find a few tips in the video that I’ll replicate in the future!!
I'm excited to see how nice the bus will look when it's completely finished 😊
As usual, great job! And congrats on your first full video on the bus resto, I look forward to seeing more like this. Don't change your cinematics, I love your style of shooting and editing. Just a little tip, go to a VW meet and ask if you can take crucial measurements of the main body. Like the A to B pillar distance, don't rely on the IGP doglegs for measurements.
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
That’s a really good idea, I need some measurements. The samba.com has a few references that I’ve been using too. I really appreciate the comment!
Success is always bro❤
Just found you bro. I have a 62 gotta do the same . pepl dont understand these are worth saving... And good therapy 💪 Good motivation and learning
@BrandonsBus
5 ай бұрын
No VW should ever die!
Awesome.
Amazing skills and patience. Footage is top notch also !
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
The whole process from restoration to filming/editing takes so much patience for sure! Thanks for watching :)
Very good
Excellent work man.
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! On to the next one... you know how it is.
5:45 😂😂😂 dang it didn’t wanna budge
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
sometime it be like that
Привет дружище! Классный контент ! Продолжай снимать , это очень затягивает. Супер !
nice work
Well done
The best video i never seen ❤
Hope to see more and more of this awesome work bringing this bus back to life you do amazing work keep it up my friend..
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
More on its way! Thanks for following along :)
Very well done. Nice production values!
@BrandonsBus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really do enjoy the filming & editing process.Thank you for watching :)