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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  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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

    @arisattan1515

    11 ай бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @richardw3294
    @richardw3294 Жыл 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

    @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

    @killerkane1957

    11 ай бұрын

    Very good work! Simple really. Only one way to do it. Cut/replace.

  • @TheMadmat76
    @TheMadmat769 ай бұрын

    High Quality work.

  • @CTmoog
    @CTmoog Жыл бұрын

    Really cool video Brandon! Nice job! =) 😎😎😎

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks CT! One repair at a time, cant wait for it all to come together!

  • @mikeemery3962
    @mikeemery3962 Жыл бұрын

    Been watching your short videos.. great to see the extended version!!!

  • @tomasznowyja3088
    @tomasznowyja3088 Жыл бұрын

    you are genius. What can I say... Greetings from Poland

  • @neilkennykenny4113
    @neilkennykenny411311 ай бұрын

    The amount of work you did just to fix the door hinges was staggering, nice work.

  • @oscar_dubs
    @oscar_dubs7 ай бұрын

    Your work always blows my mind!. The attention to details is amazing.

  • @stevenmiller4254
    @stevenmiller4254 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @user-ig6zu9lz4z
    @user-ig6zu9lz4z10 ай бұрын

    You are really crazy man, you have done is a very great work

  • @alexheinr
    @alexheinr Жыл бұрын

    This must be the best first video i ever saw on a KZread channel. I really enjoyed watching the shorts and subscribed.

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    I love this so much! Thanks for following along, I really appreciate it :)

  • @rickfazzini22
    @rickfazzini22 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel, great videos I’ve hit that like button 😁

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Glad you like it! More videos coming :)

  • @20vtechnik
    @20vtechnik6 ай бұрын

    What an awesome project. Keep up the great work!

  • @Bangkok-ik1fp
    @Bangkok-ik1fp10 ай бұрын

    Subscribed. Your skills are top-notch. You can see each task completed before you begin.

  • @JeHaVe
    @JeHaVe10 ай бұрын

    Respect for your patience...I think in the end this bus will be better then when it left the factory...👌

  • @danteditommaso7968
    @danteditommaso796811 ай бұрын

    How much love in that door. Amazing to watch. A journey.

  • @TwoGloveBoxes
    @TwoGloveBoxes6 ай бұрын

    Awesome Work Keep Killing it!

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza17697 ай бұрын

    Brandon the word Artisan is completely appropriate for you.

  • @carlosmzubieta
    @carlosmzubieta3 ай бұрын

    Awesome work!

  • @andresgonzalezcerda7635
    @andresgonzalezcerda76359 ай бұрын

    Nice video!!. An excellent equilibrium between details and fast motion. Thanks for no music, and no words.

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I’ll still voiceover sometimes, but I really enjoy this style video the most

  • @thefifthdragon
    @thefifthdragon Жыл бұрын

    So good

  • @davidbeaumont4455
    @davidbeaumont4455 Жыл бұрын

    Dude! Where have you been!!! I needed more bus!!

  • @yorgTube
    @yorgTubeАй бұрын

    Better than Netflix. Amazing work.

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @ewanstewart8011
    @ewanstewart80115 ай бұрын

    You are the first KZreadr that I have ever seen make a great weld on a car body panel, great result 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @user-ym8dd4ke8o
    @user-ym8dd4ke8o11 ай бұрын

    That’s the way man..very good job,!

  • @juniorclassicvwbugs924
    @juniorclassicvwbugs924 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Can't let another VW rust away

  • @franciscomontesdeoca5316
    @franciscomontesdeoca5316 Жыл бұрын

    Super job sir.

  • @BrokenWrenches
    @BrokenWrenches11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @parveezbasha4671
    @parveezbasha4671 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @zoedodson011
    @zoedodson011 Жыл бұрын

    This looks amazing! I’m so exited to see more of this in the future. Keep up the good work Brandon! 😊

  • @BrandonsBus

    @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.

  • @jophillips2868
    @jophillips2868 Жыл бұрын

    It's good to see people restoring Vehicles instead of bragging about how nice they're rusted up patina lazy man repair looks.

  • @haskyb9184
    @haskyb9184 Жыл бұрын

    Been willing you to make a full length video for ages. Great way to start

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Its been a ton of work switching from my normal short vertical videos but im glad i made the switch.

  • @ulyssessoares7903
    @ulyssessoares79035 ай бұрын

    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!!!

  • @jeffplant3
    @jeffplant3 Жыл бұрын

    Man, that’s alot of work!!! Well done to the max. Great video!

  • @lindawallace6750
    @lindawallace67508 ай бұрын

    Fantastic job Brandon !!😀👍🏻

  • @felix_mue
    @felix_mue Жыл бұрын

    Solid work! Wish you all the best... 💪

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @slawnski
    @slawnski Жыл бұрын

    Love your short videos- gotta say I love the full videos even more! Keep ‘em coming!

  • @wilcothefox
    @wilcothefox9 ай бұрын

    You are a magician with metal. I am impressed by your skills.

  • @backyardkombi5466
    @backyardkombi5466 Жыл бұрын

    Still making the best videos.

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    still writing the nicest comments :)

  • @edcbt9510
    @edcbt951010 ай бұрын

    I see you from FRANCE , good job !

  • @johnpartridge7623
    @johnpartridge7623 Жыл бұрын

    Good job on the Door fella 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It did come out alright.

  • @myovalsplit
    @myovalsplit Жыл бұрын

    How cool, a horizontal video 😉 I'll watch that later in front of the TV 👍🏻👍🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @BrandonsBus

    @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.

  • @erikroy
    @erikroy Жыл бұрын

    Great skills, LOVE in each detail

  • @ruslanradikovich5802
    @ruslanradikovich5802 Жыл бұрын

    Weery good!!! Salam alekum Russia, Surgut!

  • @peterdonaldson6786
    @peterdonaldson6786 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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!

  • @kaleemahmed59
    @kaleemahmed5910 ай бұрын

    Excellent work, never saw this kind of work

  • @Frippa212
    @Frippa21211 ай бұрын

    And that’s just one door 😅😮. Great work

  • @Mikefngarage
    @Mikefngarage Жыл бұрын

    Love the FULL content....shorts were cool but this is really entertaining. your editing is super amazing.

  • @BrandonsBus

    @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.

  • @keithkleinsmith8807
    @keithkleinsmith880710 ай бұрын

    Brandon,this is what I call therapy. Amazing my man

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    10 ай бұрын

    garage therapy :)

  • @TheDasbull
    @TheDasbull Жыл бұрын

    Nice work! Excellent camera placement - really shows what is involved with bringing back a worn/damaged part. 👍

  • @rubentorres4704
    @rubentorres47048 ай бұрын

    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

  • @tobiasbostwick9002
    @tobiasbostwick9002 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I think music can be distracting and annoying to some, but the sounds of restoration are always a favorite.

  • @Kirillilikemyopel
    @Kirillilikemyopel11 ай бұрын

    11:17 "I am Iron Man, I don't feel pain." 11:18 "Ouch, it hurts!" 😀

  • @belmondouze
    @belmondouze9 ай бұрын

    Quel beau travail! Mon Hero! 😊❤😅

  • @louislamboley9167
    @louislamboley916711 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @AircultBerlin
    @AircultBerlin Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @AircultBerlin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BrandonsBus thank you very much, yes, with the second one I'm smarter and separate the outer skin completely

  • @graemepiper7425
    @graemepiper742511 ай бұрын

    Some great tips for when I start my Thames 400e. Cheers

  • @rareasfunk
    @rareasfunk11 ай бұрын

    When you shake your beard off in the evening!! Amazing work fella..

  • @keithkleinsmith8807
    @keithkleinsmith880710 ай бұрын

    The way you countersunk the door panel for the hinges is briliant

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @youmustbethistall5861
    @youmustbethistall586111 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf Жыл бұрын

    That was awesome 👏🏻 buddy 😊 love the video format 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @LAlxx88
    @LAlxx88 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job!

  • @HubertusSchaper
    @HubertusSchaper Жыл бұрын

    Hey There, for sure a great piece of metalwork is impressive It was a joy to watch this video👍🏻🍀. 🇳🇴🇳🇱☮Greetings.Hubertus

  • @dvs3308
    @dvs3308 Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could learn how to do a job like this. I like it very much! It's ART!!

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    I learned through trial and error honestly, anyone can do it, just need a lot of patience.

  • @2869may
    @2869may10 ай бұрын

    You're dedication and diligence is very impressive...! Not to mention your fabrication skill set.

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so excited that I came across your channel. Just love the vw combi. Thanks you for sharing your content.

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Lots of VW love here too :) Thanks for following!

  • @brendonhearn8778
    @brendonhearn8778 Жыл бұрын

    Mate, what a legend! It will be awesome, when finished.

  • @VwRosstorations
    @VwRosstorations Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, great capture of your work. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It is time consuming to set up each shot but its so satisfying in the end!

  • @Jeff.Lowery
    @Jeff.Lowery Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this! Thank you!

  • @macthevan
    @macthevan10 ай бұрын

    Nice work man.

  • @user-vd6kw7xe1v
    @user-vd6kw7xe1v10 ай бұрын

    素晴らしいです👍車が蘇っていく〜❤

  • @sylp2059
    @sylp205910 ай бұрын

    Awesome work. Very inspiring and motivating. Well done!

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @savinaydixit8868
    @savinaydixit8868 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @donwest5387
    @donwest5387 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Brandon. I used to restore Datsuns

  • @p.ben.8177
    @p.ben.817711 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @robharris9656
    @robharris96569 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @hemanthadayarathna7835
    @hemanthadayarathna78353 ай бұрын

    ❤good morning

  • @ljkkj2511
    @ljkkj2511 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job!

  • @davidaaa3523
    @davidaaa352310 ай бұрын

    Labor of love, right there

  • @ardegaragem7283
    @ardegaragem7283 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect job. 😍👏👏👏

  • @UweMadej
    @UweMadej6 ай бұрын

    really awesome. Great Video

  • @daveknibbs4046
    @daveknibbs404611 ай бұрын

    Did the same job for 20 years working on buses and bugs. Extensive time consuming job but how satisfying Great craftsmanship 👍👍

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    11 ай бұрын

    The satisfying aspect keeps me coming back!

  • @jamesruiz1776
    @jamesruiz177611 ай бұрын

    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

  • @kjeldlarsen912
    @kjeldlarsen9123 ай бұрын

    Well done thx

  • @MidwestToolReview
    @MidwestToolReview11 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @andreasbuttner2085
    @andreasbuttner2085 Жыл бұрын

    I'm excited to see how nice the bus will look when it's completely finished 😊

  • @jerryrowdon
    @jerryrowdon Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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!

  • @SKUZO
    @SKUZO Жыл бұрын

    Success is always bro❤

  • @steveaguinaga3821
    @steveaguinaga38215 ай бұрын

    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

    @BrandonsBus

    5 ай бұрын

    No VW should ever die!

  • @alexavelar934
    @alexavelar934 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome.

  • @pstreetgarage7304
    @pstreetgarage7304 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing skills and patience. Footage is top notch also !

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    The whole process from restoration to filming/editing takes so much patience for sure! Thanks for watching :)

  • @joseraimundosantos3376
    @joseraimundosantos3376 Жыл бұрын

    Very good

  • @rustydubbs
    @rustydubbs Жыл бұрын

    Excellent work man.

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! On to the next one... you know how it is.

  • @GutHealthCouple
    @GutHealthCouple Жыл бұрын

    5:45 😂😂😂 dang it didn’t wanna budge

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    sometime it be like that

  • @user-kn8gu5ml5u
    @user-kn8gu5ml5u Жыл бұрын

    Привет дружище! Классный контент ! Продолжай снимать , это очень затягивает. Супер !

  • @davetyson2331
    @davetyson233110 ай бұрын

    nice work

  • @scottcates
    @scottcates11 ай бұрын

    Well done

  • @hanifitimimi8264
    @hanifitimimi826410 ай бұрын

    The best video i never seen ❤

  • @67VWForever
    @67VWForever Жыл бұрын

    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

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    More on its way! Thanks for following along :)

  • @maxadrian
    @maxadrian Жыл бұрын

    Very well done. Nice production values!

  • @BrandonsBus

    @BrandonsBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I really do enjoy the filming & editing process.Thank you for watching :)