Hi MicBergsma Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your videos with us, also giving us advices/tips. I always enjoyed watching all of your videos and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos! I am deaf too. Thank you! Craig from UK

This is one of the most complicated jobs I've ever seen! Claudio is an incredible craftsman. I can't understand how you don't affect your hands by working the sheet metal with your bare hands!

“finally, the weekend is over!!” said nobody, ever... until now! 😂😂😂

Such fantastic craftsmanship! I only wish I still had my 67 so I could give her this much love! Here’s a little fun fact. After the van had spun a bearing, and was just parked at my farm out west of Krum Tx, my kids loved to play in it. My daughter who was then eight, would make a pic-nik lunch for herself and her two younger brothers. They would all pile into the van and “drive” to their destination. Where are y’all off to I would ask, “we’re going to Italy!” would come an excited reply, or some other place she had picked off the big wall map. Such a wonderful fun filled van! I hope you’re will be filled with great memories too!

20:56 roach clip, standard equipment for vw bus

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

Haha interesting

@stevemeyers7176

3 жыл бұрын

Telescoping roach clip !!! Awesome videos brother :)

Wow the amount of time and effort he put into that one piece is amazing! What a craftsman

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

High praise from you guys ... thank you

Excited to see when you come home to Maui!

I`ve had 3 bugs and a rail buggy. I truly enjoy watching your progress on your bus . Thank You for sharing your video, and you Kona journey !

Lol was a Roach clip bro.Now that you found a roach clip in your bus .... it should be named 'EL ROACHO' lol.I look forward to your videos you're awesome for staying in the van during the build!that's dedication.keep em coming.....

@Joker_68

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 'La Cucaracha'

Congratulate mr. Claudio, an incredible job, is a sheet metal craftsman, how lucky to be able to see these people work, your van cannot be in better hands.

I can't wait for the next episode on Kona, but keep your posts coming on your favorite places in Hawaii.

Watching this, really dont know what I'm scared of when attacking my bug....I scribe wood panelling all day long same difference.....but going to admit,they do amazing work and your bus is going to be amazing.....roll on next video..🤙🤙🤙

Now i’m sure i have the konavirus😉

@Joker_68

4 жыл бұрын

Lol nice one.

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

@@Joker_68 yea we had it in Nov

Loving these videos! Best choice ever to have Robert and his team do this for you.

So glad you decided to keep this bus, and press on with doing all the repairs! What you learned there in a few weeks watching these guys work, usually takes YEARS to learn on your own. Awesome video as always!!

Claudio's work is amazing.

I enjoyed watching this episode a lot. I'm building a 1960 7-door panel and seeing how other people overcome sheet metal fabrication hurdles is pretty cool.

@Zt3v3

4 жыл бұрын

Also, I want that hole punch tool!

You are doing an amazing job !!! Very inspirational. Cheers

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mate , we do the best we can

Man! What a trip! I think I saw all of your videos about the bus in just 2 days...hehehe. I'm a VW fan and work at a VW factory here in Brazil. It's amazing to see you VW getting in shape again. I need to confess that you project is inspiring me to buy mine too. Congrats to your dedication and hard work on that. I believe that you decided for the best Shop to to the job, considering all the professionalism of Claudio and the other guys. I hope to see more videos really soon...hehehe. Hugs!

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

we have done may busses , which one do you love?

Wow!!! You are getting there. Great job. I think you are going to have one of the most famous VW buses in the world!!!!! Glad you got to go to Hawaii... I can't wait two months for the next video... lol. Peace from Long Island, New York.

Claudio is a master of metal.

Thank you for posting another episode for this series!! Love this build!

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

more coming!

I’ve been hoping to see the next instalment for a while now. Great series so far, tnx Mitch.

That's Project Binky quality fabrication, totally deserving of the funk montage! LOL

@geraldswain3259

2 жыл бұрын

Not in the same league as project Binky ! .

The Master is at work, no one but no one is more detailed to perfection then in then Skinner Classic's awesome work people,

I am loving Kona's journey and can't wait for the final chapter. 🤙

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

:)

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

us too \

that body & metal works is though! It's not just weld and knock here and there, but It's AN ART itself indeed!. Salute for Cladio!

The body required a ton of work. Claudio is doing a top job. Love to see the next one :)

@karabodiraditsile6454

4 жыл бұрын

Nice job guys

Love these videos so much & yes they have helped me also on my 61 epic welding build, stay safe 😎

Nice job on the VW, I wish I still had my 69 Camper Van! I had the best times in it, Surfing up and down the Pacific Coast Mexico to WA, Diving Monterey Bay and Crew in San Fran

Loving each and every episode from Kenya!!!

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

Damn dude ... Thanks for the VE love

Love seeing all the chargers working away, reminds me of my house! I feel like I am always charging things, camera batteries, Apple watch, Fitbit, RC transmitters, quadcopter batteries, iPods, iPads, laptop, iPhone etc AAAHHHH! Off topic, my new MicBergsma shirts came in a couple days ago! A wonderful surprise for that day.

The van is coming along well! I'm glad to see you finally made it home safe for now. Take care and Aloha! 😁🤙

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

Mahalo DJ!

Man your bus is going to be new when it’s done, Claudio is awesome that man knows his work. Happy birthday to your wife.

Hats off to Claudo, that dude is a robot - BADASS

Looks like they are doing good work. Be brand new when done.

Now that’s a home from home right there...take care man....👍🇬🇧

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

love you too bro

Love the shirt!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

haha thanks Lori got me for Valentine's Day!

It has been a lot of fun being on this journey with you. I know y are happy to be home and Lori is happy to have you back. Until next time. Cheers!

Always wait for new episode..already watch all the episode of kona..nice video and great job friend..

It's always strange to see the opening shots when the bus was in Austin (Austin?), considering its travels since then. If you knew then what you know now.... LOL

probably not really unusual to find a roach clip in a VW bus! LOL!!🤣😂

saludos a claudio y a todo el equipo de Skinner Classics todos hacen un gran trabajo¡

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

Robert does a bang up gig , nothing but love for him and his team

excited to watch the new episode, finally. nice vlog bro👍🏻

I hope to see the finished project soon....awesome channel...and your an awesome person....

Congratulations to the lovey dovey & for sure home work is much more important anyday & your time with family is always the best time in life..but still yr mind on the bus it's ok my brother it'll all fall in place, cheers to a lovely year of togetherness & God bless us all ❤️🙏

Love the live chat with the premiere 👍 great video as always!!!

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

😄🙌🏼🙌🏼

Awesome video!! Kona is coming along perfectly. Robert is a very cool dude, I know him personally. I'm very happy for you getting back home to your family and of course the sand and surf.💦 I'll wait patiently for the next installment. 😎🤙

Claudio is the man! Putting in work, it's going to be so nice when it's done!!

Thank you very much for sharing. I saw this VW bus only once in Hong Kong, and I love it very much.

Thank U , I realy love your vidéos ! Merci , j'aime vraiment tes vidéos !!! See U from France !

From out of nowhere! What an evening this is shaping up to be. Can't wait.

Hate mushrooms too. I am from Germany and love to see that Roberts Crew work like german.

I started to see this like 3days ago I watch the whole episodes but i'm happy beacuse I can't wait to see this video.

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

go thru our old vid , when we didn't know what we were doing on vid

@illesnorbert6685

4 жыл бұрын

@@AirkooledKustoms Okay i'm starting learn english but I dont understand this

Happy birthday to your wife!!! happiness And God blessed both!!

So excited. This is the best restoration series by far! Not to mention your good vibes bro 🤙🏼

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you so much! Glad to hear that! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

Can’t wait see this Bus be Done!!!!

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

YES ME TOO!

@aidengaines4439

4 жыл бұрын

:)

@aidengaines4439

4 жыл бұрын

I bet this BUS will be SICK :)

Muchas gracias a vos, por compartir tu experiencia! (Thank to you, for sharing your experience) Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷

Thank you brother.. We look forward to episode 19. We love you bro! Watching your video gave me a respite from peace.. 🏄‍♂️👍🏼💪🏼

Your a genuine guy God bless you man and God speed on your projects.

Telescopic roach clip to reach the back. Lmao

@mudflapmatt

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Ball Or for passenger to driver transfer while in motion?

Nice, I'm waiting episode 19 soon , this video inspiration for any people, thanks

Great adventure , big work, but with the passion.... Every thing is possible !!!! Congrats from France !

Great! A meticulous restoration . Ciao 🇮🇹 🤙🏼

I wish to see one episode per week. Great Job, can‘t wait. Greetz from VW-Country Germany. 👍🏼 BTW: I hate the haters

@ivordripatmenose8252

4 жыл бұрын

Dirk Dombrowski and I hate them that hate the haters!

Hi MicBergsma, good to see one more video of the restoration of your Volkswagen microbus, I hope you are very well and your family and friends too, go ahead with those videos, I want to see that finished VW, I am from Costa Rica, Central America, but I have 10 years of living in Jalisco; Mexico, hugs from a distance.

Oh yessss new videooo

I bet Claudio loves mushrooms. Claudio is the hombre 👍🙌👏💪

Hello from Germany 😎👍 Ich finde es Wahnsinn mit wie viel Liebe zum Detail Du den T1 restaurierst. Es macht einfach Spaß die Videos anzusehen. Grüße aus Deutschland, Jens

Claudio is a true artist on metal work.

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

It is watching an artist at work. I love seeing all the other VWs in the background.

Wow, awesome job, Mitch! All my family and me were waiting for videos 🤟🏻🙏🏻

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

so happy to hear that!

Excellent again Mic, nice to see Lori back in your life again :-)

Haha. That clip with burnt tip. My guess since back in 60s, was for those tweeds. 😤 Love your VIDS, keep`em coming.🤙

I am waiting this #18 episode almost 2 weeks.. I love what you doing with your bus..

I love all this detail! Man, Skinner classics is THE PLACE to have a bus restored. I found a match book from a auto repair shop in Paris Texas in my Vanagon behind the fridge. 🤟🏻

@AirkooledKustoms

4 жыл бұрын

Robert is the Man , the him Spook sent ya

Magnifique vidéo un grand merci. Très beau travail et grande sources d'inspiration. Vivement l'Episode 19

Wow, some dedication to make that closing panel. Great work both🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

great video again...looking forward to see next episode in a few months... Have a nice wedding anniversary and wish Lori a Happy Birthday !!! greetz from Belgium 😉

Love the videos dude, hope you and your family are all safe and well 🤙🏻

Wow enjoying all episodes here in Australia looking forward to new episodes great job so far Bonza job mate as we say here 👍🦘

I was waiting i am glad ..enjoy watching ur episodes 👍

Very touching video, you are a unique person!

love your vids .. if you were local we would hire you

Amazing how much work you guys got done in 2 months! Great job!

Nice video, waiting for the next episode!

@MicBergsma

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Yes it's coming!

How cool nice !! ☺👌

Never seen such extensive repair work done on any vehicle restoration. Just incredible how unkind time is to these.

Yg ditunggu2.. Salam dari Indonesia.. 😎

@hrtntorio243

4 жыл бұрын

Mantap gue juga nonton wkwk

Tolle Arbeit wenn er fertig ist ist er wie neu lg aus wasserburg am Inn Mach weiter so

Love watching your videos!!! Thank you 😊

great video

Awesome !

Awesome brother

I am so surprised to see you what u did to your bus and the effort u finish the work beautiful no body do like this 💪💯 so I'm happy I am big fan of u if u saw the comment I just looking for ur reply so have a good time to watch ur video's azhar from God own country India kochi

I don't like MIG spot welding too much, between the spot welds it always leaves gaps where corrosion will start again. Nowadays I use CuSi-3 welding (Mig brazing) for vintage car restorations. The brazing filler metal used melts at 840 degrees Fahrenheit, which is lower than the melting point of the base metals being joined. Due to the lower melting point, the filler metal provides capillary action - fluid being drawn into the weld joint - when brazed, this closes any gap between the two plates being joined. The low melting point of silicon bronze also provides a cooler welding process, putting less heat into the material that is being welded. Reduction in heat input leads to less distortion and the ability to weld on heat-sensitive materials without compromising the physical properties. It is an ideal process for joining thinner metals together, filling gaps, and sheet metal work such as auto body welding. I also find that using Mig brazing results in far less grinding work and no sealant for the welds is needed, both costing time and money. Yes, CuSi-3 wire is more expensive than mild steel wire, but for me, the advantages outweigh the higher cost.

@lfo414

4 жыл бұрын

I'm intrigued they don't use a spot welder where it is straightforward. I know nothing about welding, apart from that's how it was originally built.

@rolandleusden

4 жыл бұрын

@@lfo414 I agree that spot welding is like original, however you also need to realize that the manufacturer never had in mind that these cars would become classics. If the car lasted 10 years, they would be happy with it. Restorations are expensive and most owners would like to see their classic car last longer than 10 years, which means you do things sometimes different then the manufacturer.

I’ve really enjoyed your bus resto, Mic! Great stuff.

Excellent video great restoration work and great teaching from you to fulfill a dream, greetings from Mexico.

If you were building a home alone, would be finished by now but this restoration never ended 😀

Good stuff Mitch!!!