VW Camper Bus Restoration | Underwood Garage 7

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Join my wife and I as we do our best to get this old VW camper bus back on the road.
In this episode, I finally paint the vw bus! It is blue and I am so excited to move on to the next steps of restoration and then road trips!
We hope to do some traveling in it once it is restored and roadworthy.
on Instagram @clark_underwood

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  • @cam-bo11
    @cam-bo115 жыл бұрын

    No advice to offer, but lots of well wishing and morale support. You and Hilary make such a great team. Can't wait to see that thing drive!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait either! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @slimpickins3425
    @slimpickins34255 жыл бұрын

    She's looking sweet all painted and with the top on! Exciting!!

  • @triviace
    @triviace5 жыл бұрын

    She's cute and a good worker,KEEP HER!

  • @markgriffiths647
    @markgriffiths6475 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear from you guys again! Work must be keeping you busy? Listening to your parting comments about never having done something but learning as you go is inspiring to me! I'm 68 yrs old and just pulled the motor out of my GSXR 1000. Pulled the head apart, cleaned things up a bit and am now putting the motor back into the bike. So many wire connections, for me it's daunting! I was thinking the reason you haven't posted in quite a while was, maybe the Underwood family was growing? Cheers, Mark

  • @wh8085
    @wh80855 жыл бұрын

    I'm so pleased for You that the bus project is progressing so well ! Congrats on your labor of love. It really shows ! And such a great assistant , You are indeed a blessed man ! 8 ) Thanks much for sharing it always brings a smile into my day !

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    You bet! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @dylbot2364
    @dylbot23645 жыл бұрын

    Mother of waiting forever

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    ;)

  • @stamperman1
    @stamperman15 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos! We just bought a '71 Westy, and are learning a lot (since this is our first bus to own). I appreciate your common sense, and patience!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! Congrats on the bus! I like ‘71 models - early bay with disc brakes!

  • @orcasisland
    @orcasisland5 жыл бұрын

    You are inspiration for me. I am putting my motor in right now. That last inch is a beeouch.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for saying so! Hope you got it in!

  • @aintnobodygottimeforthat4421
    @aintnobodygottimeforthat44215 жыл бұрын

    The bus is coming along nicely, good luck with the rest of the work. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress in the next video!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dan!

  • @called2bewild
    @called2bewild5 жыл бұрын

    Super excited for next video

  • @daveh.7396
    @daveh.73965 жыл бұрын

    Best videos on KZread!!!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David!

  • @paulweissich2482
    @paulweissich24825 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love what you're doing! We had a '69 bus back in the early to late '70s and had some really great times with it - keep up the great work!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right on! I will!

  • @zafranklin8343
    @zafranklin83435 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos I followed them since the beginning good editing skills and good body work so far looking good

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words! I am learning as I go and really enjoying it.

  • @zafranklin8343

    @zafranklin8343

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@clarkunderwood I'm trying to do the same thing!!!

  • @blckblt85
    @blckblt855 жыл бұрын

    I either forgot or completely missed that this bus a westy. Looks awesome!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ahahaha! That could happen very easily I think I took the top off in the first episode.

  • @benjaminmarshall22
    @benjaminmarshall225 жыл бұрын

    The bus is looking so so good, I don’t have the time to do this to my bus sadly. Also I’m so happy you came to Oregon it’s so beautiful here. Thank you for all the great content

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oregon was over the top gorgeous! Thanks for your kind words.

  • @mrg5973
    @mrg59735 жыл бұрын

    omg you are back! yesssssssssss

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awe yeah!

  • @polecat13360
    @polecat133605 жыл бұрын

    My '70 bus used to have a bug motor in it with that adaptor plate on it too. Make sure you check those nuts periodically as mine loosened up pretty often. The next motor I put in it I made sure to get the proper case.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the heads up - I will! when putting it on I was thinking "This isn't ideal" ahaha crossing my fingers.

  • @kylesaab
    @kylesaab5 жыл бұрын

    wow!!!!! fantastic work

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @dumaiztj
    @dumaiztj5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work man! Keep it up!

  • @DavurBeder
    @DavurBeder5 жыл бұрын

    Just binged the whole build, this is awesome! Im currently restoring my vanagon syncro 😊

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Synchro Buses are rad!

  • @DavurBeder

    @DavurBeder

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope to one day own a bay! Split would also be a dream but they are so expensive, its just not doable 🙃

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would love a split window! But for now I’ll learn the skills on the crusty cars I can afford 😜

  • @DavurBeder

    @DavurBeder

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@clarkunderwood same here haha, its also something about fixing things 😊

  • @JackalopeMK5CNY
    @JackalopeMK5CNY5 жыл бұрын

    Ty for the garage update. Not being pushie, but pushing to see your many successes.

  • @5000cache
    @5000cache5 жыл бұрын

    it's a beautiful thing.

  • @jroe281
    @jroe2815 жыл бұрын

    Bus progress is awesome. Congrats!!

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE5 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful job y’all are doing here. Thanks for the look at your process & progress. Onward

  • @alexsimons182
    @alexsimons1824 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @Brad_Jenkins
    @Brad_Jenkins5 жыл бұрын

    Groovy Dude

  • @zerskier
    @zerskier5 жыл бұрын

    looking good.. being the engine came from a buggy make sure it has all the right tins for the bus. the thermostat and the flaps in fan shroud help keep the engine happy too..

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! I will look into the proper tins for a bus.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Do you Think the chrome fan shroud could be problematic or just the chrome cylinder tin?

  • @WhoDatDiggityDog
    @WhoDatDiggityDog5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update! It’s looking great

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    You bet! Thanks!

  • @RyTyme
    @RyTyme5 жыл бұрын

    Looking so good, great work guys! Love that blue 💙

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @ahmedihab9315
    @ahmedihab93155 жыл бұрын

    god! finally! i thought you stopped working on it

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    ;) Still working on it when I can.

  • @henryrose9855
    @henryrose98555 жыл бұрын

    Incredible as always. Keep up the great work Clark!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will do my best!

  • @joshmerrell7688
    @joshmerrell76885 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! I always get super stoked when one of your videos pops up! And I love your pop up! Pun intended lol

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    :) Thanks!

  • @ssandyvan3692
    @ssandyvan36925 жыл бұрын

    about time ive been waiting !!

  • @EpiDot52
    @EpiDot525 жыл бұрын

    Ayyy. I bought a drz400. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!

  • @MrStingraybernard
    @MrStingraybernard5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for saying so!

  • @type2523
    @type25235 жыл бұрын

    Missed the bus !!!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's Back!

  • @rocker2009s
    @rocker2009s5 жыл бұрын

    Great video...

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @DiegoB
    @DiegoB5 жыл бұрын

    its looking niceeeeeee!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Diego!

  • @lovlimeg
    @lovlimeg2 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed you.. love what you are doing

  • @findingsimon
    @findingsimon5 жыл бұрын

    Damn it's looking good man!

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Simon! Thanks for saying so! I felt the same way this morning when I watched you put some white on the boat!

  • @Doubleodude
    @Doubleodude5 жыл бұрын

    You rock man.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Double O!!

  • @DubWerks
    @DubWerks5 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome! Great work on the top, I hear they are really hard to do.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, it turned out pretty good. In theory it's easy - in real time it is a pain ahahaha.

  • @eduardocovarrubias7704
    @eduardocovarrubias77045 жыл бұрын

    really enjoy these videos, im a couple of steps behind you, i've got my bus primed and excited to get started on the wiring. would you please show us a bit of that, i have no idea on where to start and hope i can get a glimpse of how you do it.

  • @BexCatherder
    @BexCatherder5 жыл бұрын

    "Hillary on the Ground" sounds like the name of a band. :-D

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well she does Rock! ;)

  • @bradenallred4602
    @bradenallred46025 жыл бұрын

    i mean................... YO YEAH

  • @davidboree6109
    @davidboree61095 жыл бұрын

    The camper bus looks good. what are your plans inside the bus? I like seeing your videos. I'm glad i stumbled upon your channel, its very unique.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think I am going to do the inside pretty minimal as far as ammenities - not going back with the original westy layout. It blocked one of the side windows off completely and I didn't like that

  • @donaldprater5099
    @donaldprater50995 жыл бұрын

    That chrome cooling tin could make that engine overheat. Original black tin would be best for a bus.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this - I will look into the black and proper tins for a bus. Much appreciated.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Do you Think the chrome fan shroud could be problematic or just the chrome cylinder tin?

  • @donaldprater5099

    @donaldprater5099

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well a bus engine runs hotter then a buggy. The chrome tin will hold the heat in. Which could burn up your engine. The black tin will dissipate the heat. Which will help take the heat out of the cooling air so it will cool the cylinder better. I have seen many people put chrome tin in a bus and burn up the engine. Not trying to be a jerk just letting you know that chrome tin is not a good idea for a bus.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not a jerk at all so glad you helped me out and I didn’t burn it up. Already stripped the chrome tins off. The motor install is another part of the build I am unsure on. Especially since I got the bus with no motor in it. So - all tips are appreciated! Thanks again.

  • @tpot5574

    @tpot5574

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have a ‘71 westy I am restoring too, in the Dallas area. One thing to note is the tin on a ‘71 bus is different than any other year. It has special back tin to accommodate the doghouse oil cooler bulge, which appears to be the set up on your bug engine. (Is a good thing for better cooling). The right tin is super important when hot weather comes back. Best if you can salvage from your old engine, or there are always a couple for sale on thesamba. I have not seen them new from anyone. Great videos. Enjoy seeing your progress.

  • @austinmoses8949
    @austinmoses89495 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love watching your videos. I have a question about your poptop canvas, what supplier did you purchase it from? I like that the side windows are lower than others offered on the web. Busdepot's canvas looks good but their side windows are smaller. I own a 71 westy myself.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words. This is a Bus Depot pop top canvas. Fit well - good luck With it!

  • @chubberino
    @chubberino5 жыл бұрын

    How many CC’s is the beetle engine? Looks a tad tiny to haul that camper. I love you guys and your videos.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words. It is a dual port 1600 which is what the bus would have had as far as I know.

  • @raulmihit8641
    @raulmihit86415 жыл бұрын

    Will you guys go on a road trip after you finish?

  • @TheAvataroo
    @TheAvataroo4 жыл бұрын

    Hey, how much did this whole project cost so far?

  • @hunterbeaulaurier1614
    @hunterbeaulaurier16145 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the sliding door Hinge with that sweet spring action??

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    www.ebay.com/p/Sliding-Door-Upper-Roller-Hinge-Assembly-Fits-VOLKSWAGEN-Type2-Bus-68-79/20017639999?iid=253542626305&chn=ps Made a brilliant difference - the old one was super busted.

  • @hunterbeaulaurier1614

    @hunterbeaulaurier1614

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@clarkunderwood Thank you! Mine is having that issue as well.

  • @JavierMartinez-wo1zz
    @JavierMartinez-wo1zz3 жыл бұрын

    Where is the place in Texas with to many VW buses ?

  • @gunsandspartens
    @gunsandspartens5 жыл бұрын

    You should LS swap your VW camper bus.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    :) Wheelie machine!

  • @dansuhrano4631
    @dansuhrano46315 жыл бұрын

    I get so excited everytime i get a notification that you have posted a new video! :) If you ever get a chance, go check out some of my videos! Thanks Underwood crew!

  • @eunapioneto
    @eunapioneto5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Clark, awesome restoration work! I have a VW Kombi 2008. Here in Brazil was produced a last edition Kombi (2014). I´m lover this VW Camper, specially roof pop-up systems windows. We don´t have these model in Brazil. Could you please give a tip where I can find a side window like your to buy? If you want check my Kombi on instagram @magnoliaroadtrip Thank you for all great videos!

  • @marsrover001
    @marsrover0015 жыл бұрын

    Update video? Impossible.

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    Possible ;)

  • @johnfristil1278
    @johnfristil12785 жыл бұрын

    it only took three months

  • @clarkunderwood

    @clarkunderwood

    5 жыл бұрын

    ;)

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