**If you are a company that would like to sponsor VW products/services for Kona please contact us: hire.micbergsma@gmail.com ***Huge thank you to these companies for helping with Kona this far!*** ~ SKINNER CLASSICS Instagram - instagram.com/skinnerclassics/ Website - skinnerclassics.com ~ EASTWOOD COMPANY Website - bit.ly/EastWoodKona Instagram - instagram.com/eastwoodco ~ WOLFGANG INTERNATIONAL Instagram - instagram.com/wolfganginternational/ Website - Wolfgangint.com ~ GRUMPY'S METAL Instagram - instagram.com/grumpysmetal Website - grumpysmetal.com

@Mikefngarage

3 жыл бұрын

EXPENSIVE to build cars.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikefngarage yup sucks!! Bus project stole our new house fund 😂😆

Silverio in a beard, Kona with a hatch back, Mitch still the same. 😂 It was so good to see Silverio, hope and pray he has a wonderful retirement, he deserves it. Now, we can only wait until the next exciting video releases. It has been an incredible journey thus far. The anticipation of the final episode draws closer. I will miss waiting and watching this incredible build. I think I will bing watch it in it entirety once that final shot is done.

We hope you like the shirt Mitch! It looks like you'll have great access to the motor with that new hatch installed. Keep up the good work! #VWLife

been following this build since it started, back then my project bug wasnt running and it was in a really bad shape. now i made a tiny bit of progress and finally made it run. your build series made me realized how tiring this is but the amount of happiness you get from it washes away the struggle! love it man 🙌🏻

3:45 small, minute things that most people would never notice, this guy does, and corrects it. Sign of a true craftsman.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

True!! I'm so Lucky to have him working on Kona!

Well shot. It’s one thing to restore a bus, it’s another to make a sexy video of the process 🔥

24:03 i sad see him time retire...last years he very wonderful fast do hard work with fast...this time i say goodbye and good luck Silverio...he always give you (mitch) breakfast very best..cheer up mitch hope finish kona then show him glad!Ahola!!

Seeing this shop and its outer storage yard with VW buses everywhere - I now understand why Dennis Collins is hot after VW bugs and buses. The buses are worth huge money restored - and since Collins wheels and deals with Jeeps, Classic Cars and now has the hots for VWs. The expert workmanship here on Mic's 21-window VW bus is going to make it a prized possession on the Hawaiian Islands. Mic's camerawork is right up there with the professionals. Very Impressive.

23:10… Mitch says “so loud”… that was the best moment of the whole video, other than finally finding out that Silverio is OK!

Best restoration Drama on You Tube award! Been watching this since day one and although I want it finished I don't want it to end :)

What a fabulous episode from start to finish. The expertise and attention to detail is great to watch as is your expertly set up camera shots and just really great engrossing flow of interesting content.. The shot from the front gate over rainwater grate towards all those beautiful cars was da bomb. Love your work all of you guy's. Waiting with anticipation for the next episode Mitch.

Silvero is a good guy. He takes pretty good care of you! Your bus looks great. Nice mods!

these people performing all the R&R work are amazing, at the top of the game.

Hi Mitch. So glad to watch a new epsode. You and the guys are doing a great job. To tell you the truth I will miss when it is all over. Of course I want to see Kona ready and marvelous and I hope after all, you take another project...

Claudio’s metal working skills are a joy to watch. Such amazing skill and patience. Claudio is a master! 😀

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!! 😄👍🏼👍🏼

Every episode is more interesting than the last. Your editing and storytelling gets better with every episode, and I love how you are shooting it - love those cool down-angles! And thank you for subtitling everything. You and your films ROCK, Mitch!

Silverio changeed the colours on his face - GREAT LOOK

I shook your hand at octo and thanked you for all the inspiration!! I have removed both rockers and replaced them as well as installed new floors!! All because of ur videos !!! I was prob gonna pay to have the work done but now I have a ton of tools ( thanks Eastwood ) and I bought 2 more busses !!!! You are a true inspiration and good spirit - I’ll be seeing you around 🤙

Love watching this build from South Africa 😎🇿🇦

Love the cross promotion with the VW Life guys. Keep it up with Kona Mic!!! It’s must see tee-tube for our whole family

WOW Mitch PROGRESS....I bet your really happy to get something done on this. All that FLYING back and forth is draining.

Have a nice day, another sequel, you don't even know how happy I am to see how beautiful this car is under the hands of skilled mechanics for your contribution. It is good that there are such people. The world is then more beautiful. Have a nice day.

Am from algeria a like your channel and i love kona bus 🥰🇩🇿❤️😘 great job

Yay, Silverado!

The men working on your bus are Master craftsmen...Extraordinary work! You are doing a great job too.

I am fascinated by the quality of your work. At this level of competence it is no longer a bodywork job but jewelry, pure goldsmith. Never could an iron ore have expected to receive so much love. And it is a tribute to all the designers of this wonder. You inspire me for my own automotive restoration work. Have a nice day, my friends...

I love how this guy working.. so fast & efficient

Hello Mic I like your VW Bus restorations because I watched the restoration from beginning

This great adaptation in the trunk will make it much easier when you need to do some maintenance on the engine

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!! 😄👍🏼

@SkaterStimm

3 жыл бұрын

I have one in my late bay and I rarely use it. I tend to forget about it.

Man ... this guys are awesome ! That was a joy to watch how they work and are good friends! I hope they see this! Hola ;-) Greetings from Germany , the VW land ... lol

I like the shirts 👕 👍

I owned a 1960 23 window bus in the 70s, sold it for $800 in 74, what a deal

I thumbs-up your videos before I even watch them. They never fail to satisfy.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Jason!

@jasonmoses6207

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicBergsma: Design a Kona t-shirt and I'll buy it. I don't even own a VW, but I bought the VW Life guys' t-shirt. Just no black, please.

Hey Mitch! 👋🏻 Wolfgang is a great product, we’ve used it for years.

nothing more handy than a 5 n 1.

I didn't want this episode to end

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄🙏🏼

That improves access twice fold...👍

Awesome I just watched your last 2 VW videos. Great 👍 work. I can’t wait to see the next Video. I’m really enjoying them.

when in real time was this all filmed , its like watching a never ending story lol

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, little behind… I am trying to catch up to date but hard 😆

good video. I enjoyed it

Excelente !!!!!! esperando el N 31 con ansiedad saludos desde argentina ...

Just came upon this site and i love it! I am Deutsche and love older VWs

Great to see a big piece of work getting finished! Keep going!!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙌🏼 will do! More coming!

I love watching your videos everyday! And I can’t wait see next episode 31!!! 😆🤟🏻🚎

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and glad to hear that! More coming soon! 😄🙌🏼

Hi Mic, I use the same chisel/scraper Claudio has all. the. time. Essential tool. Get one. They're cheap. You won't be disappointed. Claudio's an amazing metal worker. Pays attention to detail and is very careful. Rare qualities these days. Where do you have room to store all the t-shirts? lol

Finally!! Next episode yeeaayy!!

Increíble trabajo!! Te sigo desde el episodio uno. Está quedando super increíble espero que sigan así a ful!! Abrazo grande desde San'Juan Argentina!!

Nice one Mic, great video..again...

Hey Mitch I think you forgot to add the link to that tool in the description. I use clecos but these seem to hold tighter.

Nice work on the hatch, it takes alot of work to make it look like it was like that was original. It will be easier to service the motor now. After their done you can test fit the roof. Looking forward to the next episode! Peace

Wow nice people sent you some me nice shirts. They are awesome!!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah totally!! 😄🤙🏼

Really enjoy watching progress on the bus

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks!

Cant wait another episode...

🇨🇵 J'ai hâte le 31ème épisode ! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

Felicidades por el proyecto muy bonito de ver ,cuando acabes con el va a ser todo un sueño ,todo un clásico 💪🏆🥇

Epic !

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼🙌🏼

Wow it is lot of work to catch up things to have to be done also I can't wait to see vw done

Cool music mate !and a awesome buss

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

It's moving along.stay strong bro .

Parabéns a os profissionais que estão trabalhando nesta combe... serviço top... é nois Rancharia SP

I am following you from the first episode... keep up the good work my friend ..

Nice video!!! Good Luck for next time for beautiful videos

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Yeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhh!

Gute Arbeit mein freund 👍

Silverio seems to be a really nice Chap.

Great i like it. Plus im also deaf. Nice to understand ur sign. Hehe enjoy 😀😀😃😃

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, right on😄🤙🏼

Mic, have you thought about the color combination yet? What were your colors based on your VIN? I'm getting anxiety just waiting for the next episode 😁

Hi Mic, I am wondering that you don't do more things at the bus yourself. Sure, they guys do great work, but if they teach you how to weld or prepare a sheet metal, you will learn it very fast. At the moment I am restoring a heavy rusted Baywindow bus from 1977 and learned everything by the scretch. As you can see at my videos, my welds are not bad now. I wish you all the best for your car and your project. Best regards from Germany, Ralph (from Oldtimer-Rescue)

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I would love to learn how to weld but I don’t work in that shop so I am not covered with insurance… too risky… and I want professional to do it right 😆

@OldtimerRescue

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mic, thank you for your answer. I didn't see the problem with the missing insurance. So good luck with your project.

wow..good luck...! im following from begining...nice work

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄🙌🏼 thanks and thanks for stopping by!

@mk5_ej4m_gti49

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicBergsma cant wait for next episode !!

This one came faster than last episode,,nice

Another cool video, i have to do the same work soon on my bus. But i will install a baywindow service flap. Awaiting the next episode 😀 Greetings from Berlin Germany.... from #aircult_berlin

Joli !!

Incrível!!!!

Woowwwww 😍😍😍

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄🤙🏼

Muchos saludos desde Huancayo Perú, sigo todo tus episodios

Waiting for the next

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

😄👍🏼

Much waited for 30th episode.... Please upload fast 31st episode... Waiting.........♥️♥️♥️

Ha I randomly found your comment on the cartoon custom vw bus id been watchin your burgman vids for years small fuckin world hope all is well take care good luck on the awesome project

Congratulations, your bus will look amazing. Please show the 21 windows as I couldn't see. Thanks!

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Yes really soon!!

Parabens Show

Looks like fun, I want to help!

Another great episode, bro! Love the progress. Can’t wait to see Kona all done! Hey, any chance you could tell me where to find one of those VW bugs and buses flag shirts at the very end for myself? I love that design!

@micbergsma 22:29 if silvero retire...tools this will your own?or keep return to him?

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Few days later I found out that he gave them to me to keep 😄

@lawnoji23

3 жыл бұрын

@@MicBergsma amazing n keep on your kona fast finished soon...keep your heart n keep on your dream come true from your promise

Boa noite ficou bom Kombi top bonito. Vc mudou surdo libras parabéns.

@14:04 does not say what you thought it says 🤣

I was going to ask you about Silverio and I saw that it hurts that he retired and didn't help you finish Kona. Claudio is doing an excellent job.

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah bummed about Silverio but so glad to have Claudio back to finish it 😄👍🏼

Like like 😁🤘👍👍👍👍👍

@MicBergsma

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼🙌🏼

Brilliant Mic! But I can’t help thinking a spot welder gun would have spot welded all those panels in a fraction of the time of mig welding? 😳👍🏻🇬🇧

👍 👍 👍!!!

Why did you choose to add the type 3 top opening deck lid?

Oh, I got Claudio and Silverio mixed up....Silverio has kept his same shape (perhaps a bit plus) Looks good with the beard and burrito.

I'm wait here

Hey dude, you are doing a great job. Are you still working on the van? all I am seeing is just the old ones you got any new ones? I lost track last video I seen you was put in the windows and then rubber seals and I went to bed.

Hi you are back Very good morning how are you

This is a long project, hope it turns out cool

👍👍👍👏

One ✌️😎

19:50 haha , you should have known . what goes around , comes around .

ME EMOCIONA COMO SI FUERA MÍA 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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