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Renovating and cleaning the Westfalia roof | Building our dream VW Vanagon/T3/T25 | Pop Top - Part 4
We finally found the time to further convert our yellow Volkswagen T3 Sunny to our dream camper van. Follow us as we work on the engine, the interior and as we even swap our tin top to a pop top!
In this video of the conversion, we'll get to the satisfying part of deep cleaning our Westfalia Mosaik pop top roof to our bulli. We drill holes for the hinges, and make sure everything fits the way it is supposed to. From the outside, she's starting to look like a real Westy!
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The start of our journey: ua-cam.com/video/Ub8_86_6Bb0/v-deo.htmlsi=zmDQkcLFZjswnIZ-
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Van update and future plans | Building our dream VW Vanagon / T3 / T25
Переглядів 1,6 тис.2 місяці тому
This is a series in which we convert our yellow Volkswagen T3 Sunny to our dream camper van. Follow us as we work on the engine, the interior and as we even swap our tin top to a pop top! Today we'll talk about some items we bought for our van build. We also have some updates about what is next for our van. The start of our journey: ua-cam.com/video/Ub8_86_6Bb0/v-deo.htmlsi=zmDQkcLFZjswnIZ- Our...
Westfalia luggage rack and frame install | Building our dream VW Vanagon / T3 | Pop Top - Part 3
Переглядів 3,5 тис.2 місяці тому
This is a series in which we convert our yellow Volkswagen T3 Sunny to our dream camper van. Follow us as we work on the engine, the interior and as we even swap our tin top to a pop top! In this part of the conversion, we'll get to installing the luggage rack that comes with the pop top. As a side project, we're finalizing the riveting frame for the roof cutout. For that, we get a little help ...
Installing the Westfalia Mosaik roof | Building our dream VW Vanagon / T3 | Pop Top - Part 2
Переглядів 15 тис.3 місяці тому
This is a series in which we convert our yellow Volkswagen T3 Sunny to our dream camper van. Follow us as we work on the engine, the interior and as we even swap our tin top to a pop top! In this video of the conversion, we'll get to the visual part of adding our Westfalia Mosaik pop top roof. We drill holes for the hinges, and make sure everything fits the way it is supposed to. Part one of th...
We cut a hole in our roof! | Building our dream VW Vanagon / T3 | Pop Top - Part 1
Переглядів 3,7 тис.4 місяці тому
Dive into our series where we show the conversion of our trusty yellow VW T3 Sunny into our dream camper van! This time we take on the challenge of installing a Westfalia pop top on our Volkswagen Transporter! 🚐💨 Join us from the first cut to the final secure, as we share the step-by-step process, tips, and challenges faced. In this video, we'll show you how we went about cutting the hole in ou...
Swapping Seats and Gaining Space! | Building our dream Volkswagen T3 camper van
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Join us in our first video as we get hands-on with our van conversion. From switching out driver seats (twice), to creating more space by bidding farewell to the cockpit panel. This is a series in which we convert our yellow Volkswagen T3 Sunny to our dream camper van. Follow us as we work on the engine, the interior and as we even swap our tin top to a pop top! You can now buy our awesome prin...

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  • @TheKonstantinius
    @TheKonstantinius 19 днів тому

    Awesome, keep it up!

  • @christophernicholson5685
    @christophernicholson5685 Місяць тому

    Looking great

  • @niklasdonath2326
    @niklasdonath2326 Місяць тому

    Nice work, I've done the same on my T3. One tip regarding the removal of old paint from the frame (or from metal in general): There is a tool called "Reinigungsscheibe" in german (f.e. the product xt pro from 3M) which works like a charm to bring blank metal to the surface. Keep up the good work 👍

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures Місяць тому

      Thanks! We will definitely check out that tool for next time! 😄

  • @faikffgamingtv6956
    @faikffgamingtv6956 Місяць тому

    love ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

  • @faikffgamingtv6956
    @faikffgamingtv6956 Місяць тому

    goodcar

  • @wilsondavenport6939
    @wilsondavenport6939 Місяць тому

    I replaced my pop top tent on Father’s Day (my dad wanted to) he had gotten me the 3 window tent with the sunbrella material

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures Місяць тому

      Nice to hear! If you have any tips on how to make it easier, let us know! :)

  • @neilp2375
    @neilp2375 2 місяці тому

    Hi, your videos are great! I am just about to do the same. I have a Westy pop top roof to fit to my T3. So it’s great watching what you guys are doing 👍🏼 Can I ask where you got the black brackets that support the roof hinges? Did the roof come with the roof cut out bracket? Thanks Neil

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 2 місяці тому

      Hi Neil! We got the brackets from a German webshop called Westagon. We were indeed lucky enough to get our cut out frame with our roof, so unfortunately we wouldn’t know where to get one. Great to hear that our videos are helpful. Good luck with your conversion! 🚀

    • @neilp2375
      @neilp2375 2 місяці тому

      @@sunnyadvantures thank you 🙏 That’s great. I’ll take a look.

  • @Gunter8571
    @Gunter8571 2 місяці тому

    Voor isolatie zou ik kijken op amazon duitsland en een rol alubutil nemen dit help tegen het lawaai en als isolatie zelfklevende armaflex van 19 mm

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 2 місяці тому

      Dankjewel! Gaan we zeker checken :) hier kwamen we in eerste instantie inderdaad ook op uit.

    • @Gunter8571
      @Gunter8571 2 місяці тому

      Werkt super en de armaflex houd ook geen vocht vast

  • @makarone
    @makarone 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing your journey!

  • @TIMWHY2
    @TIMWHY2 2 місяці тому

    The tree window tent is a game changer for ventilation! Had mine replaced two years ago, easier to do the job with the roof removed and flipped upside down. Good luck, she's coming along nicely!

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 2 місяці тому

      We are exited to find out! Thanks for the tip, we’ll definitely install the tent like that :)

  • @franksteinkuhle8740
    @franksteinkuhle8740 2 місяці тому

    Nice Bus and owners Good luck!!

  • @PNW.Big.Z
    @PNW.Big.Z 2 місяці тому

    This helped me install my luggage rack

  • @freddobbs4437
    @freddobbs4437 2 місяці тому

    Just a heads up, there are Metric tools and hardware in the US. Necessary for modifying inported products from Japan, Asia and Europe. However I'm still looking for Metric hammers and crescent wrench.

  • @Italjohn
    @Italjohn 2 місяці тому

    Looking good so far ☺

  • @user-hl5kf3yv5t
    @user-hl5kf3yv5t 2 місяці тому

    Класс, молодец

  • @ambachtedelsmid1631
    @ambachtedelsmid1631 2 місяці тому

    Fijn werk, groot genoeg voor nog een paar gaten, zier er pro uit

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 2 місяці тому

      Haha dit zijn even genoeg gaten voor nu!

  • @user-zs4nh7vu5u
    @user-zs4nh7vu5u 2 місяці тому

    👊😎👍😁👌💪

  • @user-zs4nh7vu5u
    @user-zs4nh7vu5u 2 місяці тому

    🥰😍🤩❤️👌💪👍😁👊😎

  • @user-zs4nh7vu5u
    @user-zs4nh7vu5u 2 місяці тому

    🥰😍🤩❤️👌💪👍😁

  • @user-zs4nh7vu5u
    @user-zs4nh7vu5u 2 місяці тому

    ☺️🥰😍🤩❤️👌💪👍😁 perfect👌💪👍😁

  • @grauerjoker
    @grauerjoker 2 місяці тому

    Do not forget to put the rubber washers under the 4 bolts of the tray. The brackets are sealed with teroson.

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the tip! We still need to look into the best way to seal all the holes we drilled all around. But I'll definitely look up Teroson :)

    • @grauerjoker
      @grauerjoker 2 місяці тому

      @@sunnyadvantures teroson RB2759, you can also use sika flex but it is glue. RB is sealant and can be removed.

  • @TheKonstantinius
    @TheKonstantinius 3 місяці тому

    Nice and simple. Congrats!

  • @PRESSYESMUSIC
    @PRESSYESMUSIC 3 місяці тому

    Great Video! Very helpful as I´m doing this conversion soon too! I have all parts together but I cannot find the steel frame for the hole in the roof! Please, could u tell me where u found it? Thx, René

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Glad that it’s helpful! 😄 For us the frame came with the roof we bought secondhand, and it definitely was used before given the state, so not newly created. Unfortunately, it took us well over a year to find this specific roof with the frame included, so I’m afraid I can’t be of much help in that :(. However, if you search for keywords like Westfalia, Mozaik, Riveting frame it might help you find one. There have been people that were able to recreate the frame in the past, but I don’t know anyone who’s currently doing that. You could try to look on forums like the samba or bulliforum for more information on that!

    • @PRESSYESMUSIC
      @PRESSYESMUSIC 3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! I´ll keep on searching! I think there is one company in Poland who made a repro part, but its currently unavailable... Let's see where I end up! Have fun with your gorgeous van! See you on the road! René @@sunnyadvantures

    • @neilp2375
      @neilp2375 Місяць тому

      @@PRESSYESMUSICI am also looking for the frame as well. I’m looking to instal my Westy pop top roof soon. I believe Gunzl use to sell them. But they don't seem to sell them at the moment. I would be interested in a frame If you find anyone that sells them. Regards Neil

    • @PRESSYESMUSIC
      @PRESSYESMUSIC Місяць тому

      @@neilp2375 Hey Neil! Bullimania in Poland sold me a frame. Took them 2 years but I think its on stock now. It fits pretty well. Already installed! Cheers, René

  • @sunnyvant3517
    @sunnyvant3517 3 місяці тому

    The roof turned out to be just gorgeous! Hello to Sunny from Sunny! 😃🤗🤗🤗

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Hello Sunny! What a great name 😁. And thank you! We’re very happy with the new roof indeed 😄

  • @sunnyvant3517
    @sunnyvant3517 3 місяці тому

    It's a perfect seats!!! We want the same for ourselves. You can also make a rotary mechanism.

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Yes, we were very lucky to come across them! 😊

  • @edwindeleeuw308
    @edwindeleeuw308 3 місяці тому

    Bruine stoelen zijn juist heel mooi in een gele bus, passen perfect bij die kleur. MIjn gele bus heeft af fabriek bruine stoelen...

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Het is zeker mooi! Ik twijfelde vooral omdat we verder een zwart dashboard hebben en voor een modern interieur gaan. En ondertussen zou ik het ook niet meer willen ruilen 😊

  • @rodtaylor2280
    @rodtaylor2280 3 місяці тому

    Enjoying your t3 camper build,have a t3 TRAKKA camper conversion here in Aussie land and enjoy my camping get aways with my wife 😊❤

  • @TheKonstantinius
    @TheKonstantinius 3 місяці тому

    Cute van. Hard work 💪

  • @Reeck-rack
    @Reeck-rack 3 місяці тому

    lucky bulli with his new roof 💪..it would be my dream to install one on mine...maybe one day...

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Yes! It fits like a glove 😎. We hope you'll get the chance to do it as well!

  • @arnovanaalst3789
    @arnovanaalst3789 3 місяці тому

    Hi, the hinges are from a westfalia. I believe the angle of the roof from a tin top vs a westfalia is different. A tin top is dome shaped were the Westfalia is flat.

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      True! There was a difference between the hinges of an aftermarket Westfalia Mosaik pop top and an ‘original’ Westfalia pop top. We thought we had bought the first as it came with the frame, but it seemed we had an original or mixed one. Luckily it was an easy fix in the end :)

  • @grauerjoker
    @grauerjoker 3 місяці тому

    Next time drill the spot welds. Much easier. Less dirty and destructive. The rails of the seats, keep them clean and just silicone or a hair of grease. Nice seats. Pretty good condition

  • @firstname7330
    @firstname7330 3 місяці тому

    Why not just buy a Westy?

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Good question! Those are really hard to find for a good price where we live. And we love that our van has an automatic transmission, which is also very uncommon here. The combination is even more rare! Plus, we love the color 💛. In short, we have a very specific vision for this van, which is why we don't mind putting in the work for it. :D

  • @Gunter8571
    @Gunter8571 3 місяці тому

    Leuk ik heb mijn t3 ook net bamboe geel gespoten 😁 mag ik ook vragen waar je de template vandaan hebt, ik heb deze ook nodig om het gat in mijn dak te zagen om mijn poptop te plaatsen 👍🏻

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Mooie kleur 😄. De template hebben we van de Duitse webshop Westagon. Ze hebben trouwens ook de originele mal. Als je een beetje in de buurt woont kunnen ze hem daarmee ook helemaal voor je aftekenen. Dat scheelt een hoop werk 🙃

    • @Gunter8571
      @Gunter8571 3 місяці тому

      Ik heb de template ook voor de schroefgaten maar niet voor het grote gat, zal het eens bekijken 👍🏻

    • @Gunter8571
      @Gunter8571 3 місяці тому

      Zou je misschien iets willen doen voor mij en dat is in het midden van de bus meten vanaf het voorste raamrubber tot aan de rand van het grote gat, dan kom ik al een heel eind

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      @@Gunter8571 Ik ga kijken wat ik kan doen! Het bagagerek zit er al op, dus dat maakt het wat lastiger meten en dus bus staat helaas ook niet in de buurt. Als we er weer zijn zal ik kijken wat ik kan opmeten :)

  • @stephenrogers9664
    @stephenrogers9664 3 місяці тому

    It’s looking so much better just with the new roof on 👍👍

  • @stephenrogers9664
    @stephenrogers9664 3 місяці тому

    That would have def been a scary thing cutting the roof.

  • @stephenrogers9664
    @stephenrogers9664 3 місяці тому

    The brown looks so much better. Instead of grease try using Silicone Spray. It doesn’t attract dust

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Great idea! We'll definitively give it a try

  • @tintiva
    @tintiva 3 місяці тому

    i got so excited when this popped up in my feed and i just instantly had to watch it!! it's a lot of hard work but you guys are doing an amazing work together! love seeing all the progress you are making, keep going strong! it's very inspiring, a million thanks for showing how you guys do this!

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏

  • @dutchglobetrotter6464
    @dutchglobetrotter6464 3 місяці тому

    Great progress!

  • @franksteinkuhle8740
    @franksteinkuhle8740 3 місяці тому

    Nice 👍

  • @tikhonscherbakov9888
    @tikhonscherbakov9888 3 місяці тому

    You can infinitely look on three things: 1. how fire burns 2. how water flows 3. and how your colleagues work :D

    • @joosthaar7685
      @joosthaar7685 3 місяці тому

      Great to hear you will keep this one on infinite repeat Tikhon! Enjoy 😄

  • @steveandrews2859
    @steveandrews2859 4 місяці тому

    Great video, I’m really excited to follow your progress

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! The next video will be online soon :)

  • @raychambers3646
    @raychambers3646 4 місяці тому

    I've got captains chairs in my T4 the arms can restrict a bit getting into the rear from the front .

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 4 місяці тому

      Yes, we noticed this as well! Still, the arm rests make driving more comfortable 😊

  • @hunterluxton5976
    @hunterluxton5976 4 місяці тому

    Superb video, what a fab bus you have! You took your time, you were very careful and precise. Congratulations! Looking forward to more videos. ❤

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 4 місяці тому

      Thanks! We’re very happy with the progress so far. She’s gonna look great! Stay tuned for the next video 😊

  • @tonjong6735
    @tonjong6735 4 місяці тому

    Dirk stuurde de.link! Wat gaaf te zien hoe jullie je camper bouwen. Veel werk, wel.mooie resultaten. Een secuur werkje en snap dat je de fit precies goed wil. Dat is gelukt, complimenten. Ben benieuwd naar de volgende stappen.

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 4 місяці тому

      Dankjewel Ton! Het wordt zeker al erg mooi. Wel veel werk inderdaad, maar het is het waard!

  • @domi23424
    @domi23424 4 місяці тому

    Good busy! 😁 Nice to see Sunny progressing, and nice video! 🙂 Keep up the good work

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 4 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot! Glad you liked the video and Sunny's journey. We're hustling to keep the progress going! 😄🌟

  • @HansVanHethoen-ll3nv
    @HansVanHethoen-ll3nv 4 місяці тому

    Nice work it’s quite an undertaking. I thought of doing this for many years with my 10 top 1984 that I used to go camping in and about six years ago I bought a 86 westfalia just got done working on it pretty much restored it since I’m retired. Now I have a little more time. I was born in Rotterdam, lived in New Jersey since I was four years old long story lol.

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! Your journey with the '86 Westfalia sounds incredible, and the fact that you've restored it after all these years is inspiring. Hopefully, it will take you on many trips, and you can fully enjoy it!

  • @tintiva
    @tintiva 4 місяці тому

    Amazing teamwork! Keep going strong! I just got a vw t3 recently and plan to do this same process with a close friend, so bet this is like discovering a whole new world to me and hopefully have a similar experience with it working out in The end! thank you so much for making this content, you guys are my guides and saviors to embrace this new adverture much better prepared and with a lot of inspiration! Everything amazing takes time, i’ll stay tuned to see your progress! ✨🫶

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the enthusiastic support! 🤩 Best of luck with your VW T3 project - it's an amazing journey. Feel free to ask any questions along the way! (Even if we're still in process of figuring everything out ourselves 😄)

  • @dutchglobetrotter6464
    @dutchglobetrotter6464 4 місяці тому

    Nice project guys! Subbed!

  • @JamesMeparishvili
    @JamesMeparishvili 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful 🎉

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 4 місяці тому

    The first van I did was a 1983 T3, the first of the water-cooled and still the best Transporter.

    • @sunnyadvantures
      @sunnyadvantures 4 місяці тому

      Nice! Ours is water-cooled too, but from 1989. Do you still own yours?