Rusty Dubbs
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I was able to put some miles on the bus with no problems cruising with my car club Old German Steel. Then I installed a new handle to my Westfalia Cabinets and installed Radiant barrior. Volkswagen Restoration at home using the tools you have. From metal work to engine rebuilding. Learn how to restore your vintage Volkswagen and see the tricks along the way. #westfalia #vintagevw #vwbus
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Late sucess on the engine build
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Volkswagen Restoration at home using the tools you have. From metal work to engine rebuilding. Learn how to restore your vintage Volkswagen and see the tricks along the way. #vwbusrestoration #vwbus #vintagevolkwagen
Type 4 Bus motor rebuild
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Volkswagen Restoration at home using the tools you have. From metal work to engine rebuilding. Learn how to restore your vintage Volkswagen and see the tricks along the way.
VW Bus major problems - Volkswagen Restoration
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In this video I continue to battle my motor in my bus. It's time for a new strategy. Volkswagen Bus Restoration at home using the tools you have. From metal work to engine rebuilding. Learn how to restore your vintage Volkswagen and see the tricks along the way.
Back on the road with the VW BUS
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Volkswagen Restoration at home using the tools you have. From metal work to engine rebuilding. Learn how to restore your vintage Volkswagen and see the tricks along the way.
The Bus is DOA! -Engine Problems.
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The engine in my 1979 Volkswagen Bus has failed. Volkswagen Restoration at home using the tools you have. From metal work to engine rebuilding. Learn how to restore your vintage Volkswagen and see the tricks along the way. #vwbus #volkswagenbus #Vwrestoration
Volkswagen Type One Transmission Adjustable Spring Plates
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Installing a type one transmission and adjustable spring plates.Volkswagen Restoration at home using the tools you have. From metal work to engine rebuilding. Learn how to restore your vintage Volkswagen and see the tricks along the way.
How to set camber on a King pin beam | Restoring a VW Beetle front beam
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How to set camber on a King pin beam | Restoring a VW Beetle front beam
Rebuilding a VW Bug Pan | Front Beam Restoration | Link pin Beam
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Rebuilding a VW Bug Pan | Front Beam Restoration | Link pin Beam
Degreasing a engine with Super Clean.
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Degreasing a engine with Super Clean.
1963 Beetle Ragtop Restoration 1641 Build and Pan repaint
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1963 Beetle Ragtop Restoration 1641 Build and Pan repaint
VW Bus Road Trip and Drag Racing
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VW Bus Road Trip and Drag Racing
Finishing the VW Bus Build
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Finishing the VW Bus Build
Restoring a VW Bus Westfalia Interior
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Restoring a VW Bus Westfalia Interior
Painting VW Bus Doors.
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Painting VW Bus Doors.
Painting a VW Bus at home!
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Painting a VW Bus at home!
VW Bus Sliding door opening repair.
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VW Bus Sliding door opening repair.
VW Bus Rust Repair on the bottom of the door
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VW Bus Rust Repair on the bottom of the door
Rust Repair Volkswagen Bus
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Rust Repair Volkswagen Bus
One Hour Special Update On The Bus
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One Hour Special Update On The Bus
The Baja is on the road kinda Part 15
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The Baja is on the road kinda Part 15
8 Dowel cranK for a vw air-cooled motor? Baja PART 14
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8 Dowel cranK for a vw air-cooled motor? Baja PART 14
Volkswagen Baja Restoration Part 13
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Volkswagen Baja Restoration Part 13
Volkswagen ( Baja )Restoration Part 12
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Volkswagen ( Baja )Restoration Part 12
Volkswagen Restoration Project Part Ten
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Volkswagen Restoration Project Part Ten
Volkswagen Restoration Part Nine
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Volkswagen Restoration Part Nine
My first paint job!
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My first paint job!
Restoring a Volkswagen Beetle Baja part 7
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Restoring a Volkswagen Beetle Baja part 7
VW Baja Bug Restoration Part 6
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VW Baja Bug Restoration Part 6
VW Baja Restoration part five
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VW Baja Restoration part five

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jeremykonnerth9335
    @jeremykonnerth9335 23 години тому

    Awesome!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 22 години тому

      Thanks so much, I’m excited to be back on the road.

  • @SanDiego_VDubLife
    @SanDiego_VDubLife День тому

    I’m interested in that stuff you put on roof. Many people put sound deadening. Is this stuff different, better or cheaper?

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs День тому

      It’s just a thermal barrier between the metal roof and the headliner I’m going to eventually put in. Best yes it made it quite for sure.

    • @SanDiego_VDubLife
      @SanDiego_VDubLife 13 годин тому

      @@rustydubbs Oh cool. I was saving the thermal packing that comes with the boxes of food that I had delivered to my house. It was about a 1/4 inch thick, but I decided not to and threw it all away. I might go back and try it.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 13 годин тому

      @SanDiego_VDubLife one 25 ft roll did my entire bus.

    • @SanDiego_VDubLife
      @SanDiego_VDubLife 13 годин тому

      @ wow. How much? And where Amazon?

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 13 годин тому

      @SanDiego_VDubLife $25 and Home Depot

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker День тому

    So good to see you out in the bus and seeing how far it’s come.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs День тому

      Thanks man. It feels good. I’m driving it every day.

  • @AircultBerlin
    @AircultBerlin 11 днів тому

    Hey buddy, It's been a long, strenuous job so far. But you'll get there too. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, hold on

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 11 днів тому

      Thank you. Appreciate your support.

  • @dtadpole
    @dtadpole 12 днів тому

    great job man !! Glad to see her running!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 12 днів тому

      Thanks man. I’m excited to get out cruising.

  • @jeremykonnerth9335
    @jeremykonnerth9335 13 днів тому

    Awesome man!!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 13 днів тому

      Thank you so appreciate. Can’t wait to get on the road.

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker 13 днів тому

    They always fight you one way or another but great job pushing through!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 13 днів тому

      I appreciate it. If you have any progressive jetting tips I’d love to hear them.

    • @VWJawbreaker
      @VWJawbreaker 13 днів тому

      @ unfortunately I haven’t messed with them much.

  • @خريف-ز6ع
    @خريف-ز6ع 13 днів тому

    Great work 🤩

  • @dodgers9302
    @dodgers9302 27 днів тому

    Enjoying your videos, learning about ACVW motors. Thank you

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

  • @mitchellgore5744
    @mitchellgore5744 Місяць тому

    Awesome Job! I'm just going to keep driving mine with dents and rust. I'm not about to tackle that big of a job.

    • @Doubleodude
      @Doubleodude Місяць тому

      It’s a process for sure. I learned a lot. Thanks for watching

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 22 години тому

      Thanks! You’re not alone. I do love a bit of patina.

  • @AircultBerlin
    @AircultBerlin Місяць тому

    Hello, Looks good so far, I think you're on the right track with the engine. Yes, the thing with 1000 subscribers will happen, I still have a bit of perseverance. Have a good start to 2025, I'm looking forward to new videos. Greetings from Germany, Mark

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs Місяць тому

      Thanks man. I appreciate it. I hope you have lots of progress in the coming year with your projects. I’m also looking forward to more videos. Take care. Bill

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker Місяць тому

    You’re almost there. Merry Christmas brother!

  • @AircultBerlin
    @AircultBerlin Місяць тому

    Long, dirty work... but it will be worth it in the end. Keep it up, I'm looking forward to the result

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs Місяць тому

      Thank you I’m looking forward to getting back on the road.

  • @vintagerustmotors411
    @vintagerustmotors411 Місяць тому

    Bummer on the engine, but looks like you got a plan in the works and a good shop to help out. It’s hard to find anyone with experience or even wants to work on a type4. Good luck!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs Місяць тому

      Thanks I’m well on my way. Hopefully have it in this coming week.

  • @markjacquet
    @markjacquet Місяць тому

    Finally another Rusty Dubbs vid! Sorry to hear about your motor. Glad to hear you decided to move onward and get the beast back on the road!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs Місяць тому

      Thanks man. I appreciate it.

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker Місяць тому

    Wondered where you’ve been and what happened… makes sense now. You got this man.

  • @RoadWarrior-lo9vt
    @RoadWarrior-lo9vt 3 місяці тому

    I would love to have an early VW bug. A super beetle

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 3 місяці тому

      They’re out there.

  • @sammylou2842
    @sammylou2842 3 місяці тому

    The white one was the car where learn to drive from 14 years old.looking to buy exactly same one

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 3 місяці тому

      It’s very cool. The owner installed electric air conditioning running off a lithium battery.

    • @sammylou2842
      @sammylou2842 3 місяці тому

      @@rustydubbs if any like that is for sale, i will buy it.let me know please

  • @ViktorStankovic-fg9uf
    @ViktorStankovic-fg9uf 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @AircultBerlin
    @AircultBerlin 3 місяці тому

    Wow, top🫶🏻

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 3 місяці тому

      I had a great weekend at the VW Harvest put on by the @vwlife crew. Fun times.

  • @malcolmdastur4411
    @malcolmdastur4411 3 місяці тому

    Another fantastic video. Pure perfection.

  • @malcolmdastur4411
    @malcolmdastur4411 3 місяці тому

    Really fantastic video THANKS

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching.

  • @AircultBerlin
    @AircultBerlin 3 місяці тому

    Good job 👍🏻

  • @ronaldhaugen5967
    @ronaldhaugen5967 3 місяці тому

    Is it a 63? ❤

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 3 місяці тому

      I’m not sure. The cars name is Vader. It’s been in Magazines. When look at it closely it has a Star Wars theme.

  • @vaunb2003
    @vaunb2003 3 місяці тому

    I love the two toned engine. That clean and shiny bronze is pleasing to the eye. And the well tuned sound of the engine is nice too. Good choice of music as well. I like everything thing here

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 3 місяці тому

      Thanks. If you like home grown Volkswagen restorations videos. Definitely subscribe.

  • @Hello_bus
    @Hello_bus 4 місяці тому

    You ask What the patch work to the cabinet was at 14 min. The cabinet is for a early bay and the fillerneck is right there. I love to see your videos. 😊👍

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 4 місяці тому

      Cool that’s good to know.

  • @woody95124
    @woody95124 4 місяці тому

    It would of been sooo much easier to just pull motor. It only takes 1 hr

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 4 місяці тому

      My problem was space unfortunately. I live in an HOA so I had to get everything in the garage and I’m just completely out of room.

  • @woody95124
    @woody95124 4 місяці тому

    It would of been sooo much easier to just pull motor. It only takes 1 hr

  • @AircultBerlin
    @AircultBerlin 4 місяці тому

    yes, there is always something to do... The shop is really VW parts heaven

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 4 місяці тому

      I’m very lucky to have it near me. I’m looking forward to your progress on your bus.

    • @AircultBerlin
      @AircultBerlin 4 місяці тому

      @@rustydubbs Yes, now we're finally moving on by bus. In the summer there were too many other things that needed time. It's continuing now in the fall, I hope to get the beginning edited together for the weekend

  • @charlesloar3210
    @charlesloar3210 4 місяці тому

    Saw the Rotella T4. Is this what you use on the bus?

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 4 місяці тому

      Yes for break. Very high in Zinc.

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker 4 місяці тому

    It’s always something with these VW’s but you always pull through. Good to see it back on the road.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 4 місяці тому

      I’m now trying to get rid of a lean pop. You have to love a Weber progressive.

  • @chrisst8922
    @chrisst8922 5 місяців тому

    That is seriously hard work.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 4 місяці тому

      I had a blast doing it. Thanks for watching.

  • @mrteroo8953
    @mrteroo8953 5 місяців тому

    Just make a new cabinet.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 4 місяці тому

      I probably will in the future. I don’t know what I was thinking.

  • @vintage76vipergreenBeetle
    @vintage76vipergreenBeetle 5 місяців тому

    That engine needs dual carbs.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 5 місяців тому

      I agree. I’ve put a couple hundred miles on it. It’s very sluggish.

    • @chrisst8922
      @chrisst8922 5 місяців тому

      @@rustydubbs 15:10 I wondered why you had such a regular, slow tick-over. Good luck trying to get that with twin carbs.

  • @SanDiego_VDubLife
    @SanDiego_VDubLife 5 місяців тому

    Hell yeah dude. I think you inspired me to set a goal of going to busses by the bridge. Its august now and hopefully that gives me enough time to get the bus ready.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 5 місяців тому

      Do it man. It’s a three day trip one way from here. But I’m going for it.

  • @AircultBerlin
    @AircultBerlin 5 місяців тому

    Oh man, what a story..... but in the end everything will be okay...... and something learned again.... never take the engine apart when it is installed 😂

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 5 місяців тому

      I just didn’t have enough room. Type motors are big and difficult to drop without doing in combination with transmission. I’m looking forward to your next video.

    • @AircultBerlin
      @AircultBerlin 5 місяців тому

      @@rustydubbs Yes, I know the space problem all too well. and the type 4 is actually bigger than the type 1. But luckily you did it, even if it was difficult

  • @D.R.Speed_and_performance
    @D.R.Speed_and_performance 5 місяців тому

    Congratulations! Bus sounds a lot better.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 5 місяців тому

      It does. It’s still need Watts to lay hands on it.

  • @jeremykonnerth9335
    @jeremykonnerth9335 5 місяців тому

    Whoo hoooo! Congrats! That's such a good feeling when you hit the switch and everything seems good! And I hear you changed that damn battery in your smoke detector! Ha!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 5 місяців тому

      I was surprised to find out I hand two in the garage.

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker 5 місяців тому

    Good thing you got it back up and going. Good work sir!

  • @charlesloar3210
    @charlesloar3210 5 місяців тому

    WOW, I would have pulled the motor. Good Video.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 5 місяців тому

      It definitely would have been easier.

  • @rozinant1237
    @rozinant1237 6 місяців тому

    Original westfalia cabinets are made with a top layer of plastic laminate which is far more durable than any stained/clear-coated wood.

  • @jeremykonnerth9335
    @jeremykonnerth9335 6 місяців тому

    Great video, but change the battery in your smoke detector please!!!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 6 місяців тому

      I know right. It's sitting on my bench right now. It had fallen behind a cabinet. I was hoping it was going to die. A week later I moved half my junk to rescue it to regain a little piece in my garage.

  • @D.R.Speed_and_performance
    @D.R.Speed_and_performance 6 місяців тому

    Lookin good!

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker 6 місяців тому

    Nice, it’s officially a roller! Glad you survived the storm!!

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 6 місяців тому

      Thanks man. I had to spend VW parts money. :-( To get things cleaned up.

  • @darolfitch8917
    @darolfitch8917 6 місяців тому

    Sure, looks like a fun project. I have two VW bugs and I love them. It is a lot of work, but oh so worth it, when you're driving the car down the road, and you realize that you made it possible. Like you said take your time, don't rush. Thanks for the video.

    • @rustydubbs
      @rustydubbs 6 місяців тому

      I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. I have a ways to go but I’m enjoying the journey.