Follow Kona on Instagram! @Kona_The_Bus! Merry Christmas y'all!!

@clasicradiolover

3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I doubt you will have another upload before 2021.

@type2523

3 жыл бұрын

43:20 what’s the plan ? I mean the metal was perfect

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3 жыл бұрын

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@MultiGiacomazzi

3 жыл бұрын

Vetre 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

@muktharally1885

3 жыл бұрын

Hi

In 1969 my parents got a 1954 vow bus,used it as a daily driver until 1980. We are planning a restoration in the spring. Your videos will be a big help! Thank you so much!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool Alan!! Sweet! 😄👍🏼👍🏼 you’re welcome!!

I kept thinking. He really needs to do the 21 window conversion while he's at it. We're doing that to our bus as well. Good call!

I think I saw a smile on that busses face!!! Looking great...

Everywhere you cut to replace a dented or rusted panel...theres more rust. This guy doing the work is a maestro, he's taken more care fitting the panels than the factory workers did when it was new, but by the time he's done, there's hardly going to be any original kona bus left. Lol

@clasicradiolover

3 жыл бұрын

I said ten percent before, but I'm thinking five percent now of the original van. At least he has a title.

@jamesclukey7488

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I said. This vehicle has been chopped up and pieced back together more than a boxed puzzle. It's like you were only using the original vehicle as a template to build a new vehicle.

@dave1135

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesclukey7488 I'm not complaining about the build, on a van this old and neglected, there's going to be rust, and the time to address it is now, it's just unfortunate there's been so much but they are doing it right and either cutting it out or treating it with rust converter. Better to do it this way than rush and have rust pop up in a few years

@clasicradiolover

3 жыл бұрын

@@dave1135 I'm not complaining. I wish I didn't have to use a van to rebuild just let me just buy ALL the parts and build one. If states would just let me title it.

You know, as an added bonus, you are learning a heck of a lot about body work! Great hands-on experience.

so big hello from Turkey. I watched it for the first time. You did a great job. You fixed my dream car. If you come to Turkey I am proud to welcome you.

Nice to see Silverio´s work. He´s a genius. Congrats!!! Great video

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Diego, it’s fun watching him and work with him 😎👍🏼 thanks!

Silverio: So Mic how many windows do you want? Mic: Yes

@TheGuz

3 жыл бұрын

Mic is like, "I want a scooter that I can haul 8 people and 4 surfboards on."

Hey! Wonderful, a new episode. I have only just caught up with the whole Kona story and am loving it. Anyone who questions the price of a restored classic only needs to watch this series to understand. Cheers from Tasmania

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim! Yes true! It’s crazy a lot of work! Aloha from Hawaii! 😄🙌🏼

Oh man, I laughed so incredibly hard when you slid off you pants and had boardshorts underneath! One summer, when I was 9 years old, I spent so much time hanging out at the public pool that I decided to see how long I could go without taking off my swim trunks. I slept in them, wore them under my church clothes on Sunday, and showered with them on (EXACTLY, like you did!). I lasted 16 days! Oh crap, I am still laughing as I write.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 you are so crazy!!

Cool, man! Stop everything! Kona's next chapter is here! Let's take a break a watch. Merry Christmas!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄🙌🏼🙌🏼 Merry Christmas!

Congratulations Kombi has face!! Like a model, wonderful ! very gorgeouse !

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Finally haha 😄👍🏼

That’s what I’d do Mic, so rad! 21 windows is the ultimate microbus.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, glad going that way!!

Great episode Mic! Kona is getting nicer and nicer with each one. Man, a 21 window? You’re nuts!! I love it! Make the bus you want, forget the haters, you only live once! You’re spending so much on Kona, I’d be afraid to drive it, but I’d still drive the wheels off her. Merry Christmas!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas! Haha yes I expected to see haters to comment on here when they see me cutting the roof... “You only live once” yes exactly! Nah I will drive the bus all the time, again... you only live once so just enjoy the life 😎 Merry Christmas! Stay warm and safe!

Great you already have the front part on!! There is less 😊💪🏽😛

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Wow, didn't see that one coming :). Great that you are turning your bus into a 21 window and I have always liked how they look. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

What more windows wow 😳 Great your VW Bus will be super cool 👍

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah, will be perfect Hawaii bus 😁

Ah man its tuff seeing that original rood cut off cause of its perfect shape but this bus is going to be amazing when its done

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was hard for me... roof has some dents... clean, por15, and sanded with bond filler... then primer all over... dad did that back in 2018... wish didn’t happen since i am cutting the roof off at very last minute 😣😂😂 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

love your bus! I've realy enjoed watching this entire build from ep #1, and I was honestly thinking to myself as you were talking about how you really were happy to have a 13 window "It would be really cool if the bus was transformed into a 21 window and at that exact moment you had the big reveal about the upcoming 21 widow conversion!!! :) how cool another great video!

Thank you Kona great gob! Can’t wait to see the bus on the roads

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄👍🏼👍🏼 yes us too!!

Might consider belly pans now too.... Really enjoying your build. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!

@VWLifeVW

3 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, already order the belly pans, must have with sunroof 👍🏼👍🏼 You're welcome! Merry Christmas!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

@@VWLifeVW Yeah Matt, Belly pan is a must for sunroof and double doors too

What? You're pulling the roof off? You are a mad man! That's gonna be so cool!

Great work, and very educational, are you also going to learn how to weld? Sheet metal work is also getting easier, keep it up Mic! Greetings from Ches from the Netherlands

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The shop won’t let me weld since I am not employee there and don’t cover insurance on me... maybe someday 😄🙌🏼

@unclesheavy769

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicBergsma Okey I understand, keep up the good work!

As soon as you mentioned the extra windows it was obvious it needs to be done, after all you're taking this bus to Hawaii. It will be perfect for surf and sun. Just wishing the updates could come faster !! keep safe.

Love watching you guys work 👍

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@simoncridge6578

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicBergsma Hard work and dedication = great result. . . . . . 😀

Pretty special moment seeing the nose go on, amazing resto/rebuild! 👌🏻

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄👍🏼👍🏼

Wow that's going to be awesome

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😎👍🏼 can’t wait to finish it!

Micbergsma. We need more posts about Kona. The wait between videos is killing me.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Next episode is coming very soon! 😄🙏🏼

Hello, there! I'm a big fan of Silverio's craftsmanship. Hey, Silverio. Would you tutor me for some time? I'd travel all the way from Brazil for that.

I just stumbled on your videos this week, March 2021. Makes me feel good, and bad. Thirty years ago in Colorado I bought a 1963 23-window Deluxe, sans seats with 3/16 inch plywood replacing the ragtop, for $250. Pulled the engine and used it for 5 years in my 1967 Bug, my first car. A fellow bought the Bus, including engine which we replaced back into the Bus, for $350. Would that I had it today... two orders of magnitude ROI? But I'd have been hauling the Bus around the country all these years. OK, had I known about Skinner when I was in grad school at UC Davis, maybe I would have hung onto it. But I had no money as a grad student. You are getting me back to thinking about getting my 1972 Bug back on the road. I have a rebuilt engine, started replacing tranny mounts and CV joints years ago, then Life ensued. I did take up an offer two years ago from a local fellow in Worcester MA to drive his lovely '67 Bug for a few miles here in Newton MA. Long past time to get my Bug back on the road, no?

I love it😍 ALOHA.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

MAHALO!!

@emilywatson977

3 жыл бұрын

Tnx mitch

àfter very busy days. still watching this new episode. keep it up the Good work bro. finally again new episode. merry christmas and happy new year bro.❤️

After all the metal work is done is it going to get rusts dipped ?

nice,..same here,..i like your new plan... kona will be the queen of the road sooon....so eager to see it running down the road.

So awesome!! I’m glad it isn’t done yet, such a good channel!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Hey G! Thank you!! Oh man there will be many more episodes coming in 2021! 😄🤙🏼

Excellent!!! As advertising says: keep walking...

Absolutely professional I have not seen any person with so much patients on panel beating its first class work by both of you guys amazing , beautiful job I wish I can get my car done, Unfortunately I am not. Cheers Guys want to see the end product .

It’s your Bus do whatever you want to it. It’s going to be beautiful

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! thank you! I know bus is not all original with metals... but I want to keep bus look like original when it's done 😄👍🏼

Looking good! I can't wait til she is done. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Merry Christmas 🇺🇸 Nadolig Llawen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Thank you for all your hard work creating all the videos this year. I’ve loved seeing the progress of kona. I hope you and your family all have a great Christmas and new year. 🎅🏻🤶🏻🥳

I was really hoping you wouldn't do all that work for an 11 window. its going to be awesome.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I feel ya, 11w is common out there, just standard haha... I want deluxe 😋

Just when I thought you were done, oh well it's your project. My roof isn't as nice as your old one. Peace and Merry Christmas

YEAH!!! LOVE IT~~~

@lawnoji23

3 жыл бұрын

i ask you,if impact covid 19..how u do work there?mitch

What a fantastic episode again,and what a amazing job!!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris, great to hear! 🙏🏼

I keep imagining this bus traveling around full of surfboards

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome we will do that! 😂😂🙌🏼

@aledafhra

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicBergsma 🙌🤘🤘🤘 God willing will soon be my friend !!!! Happy Holidays

I quietly thought that you would make an sunroof on the bus, but these 21 windows made me fall in love with your idea

I’ve always wanted a Micro-Bus. I had a friend in High School that had one,1969-1973. He shortened his which made it somewhat tenuous to drive. Back then they were cheap and somewhat plentiful. Now they are rare and expensive. I live in Fort Worth and haven’t seen one in the 22 years I’ve lived here.

Essa Kombi vai ficar muito linda! Parabéns pela restauração! No Brasil nunca vi algo semelhante! Espetacular!

Well, Mic nice work soon Kona the bus hits the road. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021. take care and stay healthy.Regards HCS-

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 you too! Stay safe!

Thanks for the upload. Always excited when I see these videos drop! 😀

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime Luis! Awesome that's great to hear! 😄👍🏼

Waooo!, un trabajo espectacular, de magazine!

Looking like a bus now Mitch , great video , Merry Christmas 🌲☃️

cool work, i like watching your work!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Akhirnya tayang juga... Sukses terus buat @micbersma 😎😎😉

excellent chapter you have advanced a lot in your great project, i congratulate you, huge greetings from CHILE.

Love your videos, more than entertainment, their educational.

Merry Christmas to all. Can't wait to see the before and after of kona from Philippines sir🇵🇭

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas! Yes! Will have a video with before / after 😄👍🏼

Great work

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emilio 🙏🏼

When will the next video be uploaded? Itching to see the kona's next step!!! Great job so far 👍🙂🚐

Merry Christmas to you my friend hope 2021 will be a very successful year for you please take care and be safe Robert from Australia and thank you for your fantastic videos Cheers

Good job!

I love it when a new video drops 🤙🤙

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄👍🏼🙌🏼

@scrapperdscrapperj3948

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicBergsma Merry Christmas 🎄 brother

very kool , keep on it

Love from India ❤️❤️ carry on..

What a Christmas gift 🤟

Merry Christmas what a great christmas present from you for showing episode 27 of your Kona bus

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

🎅🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Merry Christmas to you too!

@twilfire9191

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicBergsma thanks man

I used to airbrush the roofs on them pop up VWs..... As a custom car builder / Painter - Congrats on a Cool build !!!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's pretty cool! Thanks 🤙🏼🤙🏼

Love it! Add 21 windows!!

@markgessinger7273

3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see when it’s done..

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Stoked !!!

👍🏽😊👀🤩👌🏽⚒️🗜️🗜️🗜️ bonito top quase pronto 👏

Love it, happy Christmas

@GreatEscapes

3 жыл бұрын

😄🙌🏼

Cool dude, sun roof 😎

Quick question hope you see this .. What panel bind did you use on the nose skin ? Also no welds ? Or did I miss that parts

Each restoration should be allowed to put its generation`s twist on it, I`m sure the people that built it would think we are all crazy anyways , but fun! soo wanna see a video of the first daytrip/picnic /adventure, can`t wait :)

Wow 21 window. Awsome....

S’good!!!

I enjoy watching these Kona videos and seeing the detail that goes into the metal work. I believe anyone should be allowed to do to their own vehicle whatever they want. That being said, I'm pretty sure this clone 21 window will end up costing more than a #1 condition genuine 21 window would cost to buy.

Loveee itt

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you😄🙌🏼

Wow!

great stuff Mic, Next mod on my 11 window is 13 :) I hate the blind spot that area gives you when driving in traffic.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah me too!!

Glad to see the bus coming along but I did see the time stamp in march of this year. Great just before the shutdown huh, dang. BTW, the 11 window PGSG behind you at 17:23 looked just like my 57 I use to have. 😫😭😭😭

You are bigest warrior !!!😉 Respect from Poland😉😉😉

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄🙌🏼🙏🏼

Merry Christmas!

Hi! This is a nice build...what do you call that tool that clips the joining lip on the edges of the face of the bus? It's on 33:07 onwards

Oh man! I really thought that there would be enough windows now. But no: you are insatiable, Mic! It's definitely going to be very expensive, right? I've seen episode 27 is from March 2020! Has Covid-19 spared you? What is the situation now? Hopefully you are healthy and stay that way! Your bus must be almost ready by now. It's already been 9 months !? All right: kidding! Greetings from good old Europe!

hup to the next video :)

Merry Christmas Mitch from a fellow Burgman 400 rider. I'm also very hard of hearing so we've got some things in common. Loving the VW videos. Can't wait to see her finished. All the best mate, take care.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Hey that’s awesome! Merry Christmas to you too and stay safe! Thank you! More to come!

Merry Christmas bro!! Nice job and greet your body worker friend in Spanish Feliz Navidad!!!

You must have a very understanding wife

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes very!

Just when I thought we was going to paint!!! ☹️

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Need to do bodywork / sealant that will take a lot of work before painting

Silverio is a beast... I wonder how many job offers he gets? Such great work (from both of you).

If you are good, YOU ARE GOOD!!

Guten Morgen ein schönes Video und super Arbeit viele Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

Nice episode think's and merry Christmas

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too!!

Awesome

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😎🤙🏼

@micbergsma - in a lot of your videos you have a neat mini air sander being used. Could you provide any details on that? or if there's more than one, could you list all of those you have found useful? I have been looking around for something that useful and while there are a number of mini air sanders that come close, I haven't found one quite as useful as the one from the workshop that you are using. (I am in Australia).

Cutting, punching and grinding like a pro.

Gonna be good for sure.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenny🤙🏼🤙🏼

it's like a giant model kit,,the torch is the glue

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

It'd be cool to add a 70s old school pimp van with a Diamond shape or tear drop rear window and add that to a paneled rear..... Maybe take the corner windows out of the 50s Chevy trucks and add them to the rounded rear sail panel area...

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that’s wild ideas!! I prefer to keep bus look like stock 21 window 😂👍🏼