60 year old busses!!This is true Americana! It's amazing how those funny-looking German vehicles have become such an important part of American history! I love my 71 squareback!
Gawd, this was a hoot. Such beautiful country, but those "roads!" You gotta wonder if the Wolfsburg fabrikarbeiter ever dreamed that the buses they were assembling would still be put to the test like this over 50 years later. And then of course at 8:50 there was "fart-vegnugen." Getting excited when you meet a Vanagon or a '63 Beetle on the road reminds me of riding in my dad's brand-new 1960 Beetle on Long Island, NY... When we spotted another (then rare) VW, we'd honk and wave! Glory days. Guys, you keep on writing those chapters. -Burt in NJ
What an awesome trip! Hope all the repairs have now all been done, tough luck. Imagine doing that trip in an electric vehicle, couldn't do it! Thanks for sharing, greetings from the UK!
It just shows that you can how much fun you can have in spite of all of the mishaps. Really beautiful views. It's really cold up here but I'm going to work on my bus today. Peace guys
We broke down in a 71 due to a burnt out brush in the generator. No joke, got towed to Bus Depot they were closed. Walked out to the flea market next to Bus Depot, bought a chop saw, took the brushes out of that and hacked them into fitting. Got us out of Perkieomenville Pa to a place where we could get the right set.
I live the channel When I was 7 or 8 . My parents drove a vw bus transporter thunk it was an 67 with sliding door . From the uk to Pakistan and back . A year later dad and I and two Iof his mates. Uk to Nigeria
Back in the 70's i camped all over Big Bend in my 70 Beetle. Never got stranded once. Seeing a lot of spots that I took that old gal in this video. Thanks for the video and rekindling my memories.
@@VWLifeVW We have lived in Ecuador for going on a decade and drive a 1995 Brazilian bay window panel van. Restored and collected for many decades back in the states.
Such a beautiful part of the country! Its awesome that you all get together for these big events, so cool, maybe a little to rugged for the old VW's! The canyons looked amazing! Thanks for bringing this to all of us! Hey Matt Jackson, were those a couple of Alice sightings?? Love a girl in a bus!
Excelente tomas, el paísaje hermoso, me gusta la Unión que tienen entre todos ustedes, lo mejor es que nunca se quedan por mecánico pues todos saben.....un abrazo desde republica Dominicana, su y fiel seguidor LEUDIS SANTANA.
Oh hell yeah, this is where old VWs belong. I took my 411 down there last year and it was fantastic. Come do the Gambler 500 Mexico! Next one's in May, IIRC. Most of it's on the Texas side of Big Bend, and it's a blast.
Absolutely loved this video content. Been looking forward to it. This and Jason’s are the best!. You have both nailed this tour from different angles. Looking forward to the next one! I’m shocked we had lit farts! I found it absolutely hilarious!! Not from your loins was sooooo funny!. Keep it up, you’re all great. Absolutely brilliant content. Thank you 🙏
@@vwbusjake 😂😂😂😂. I believe second president then 4th, not sure of my American knowledge . I had completely forgotten I share his name! M famous already 😂
Great camerawork to bring us right into the middle of everything. Poor Buses, being tested to the max - but they were made to be driven and you guys can all chip in to sort out any issues - like running out of gas!
My favorite border area. Great scenery and terrific companionship. Don't carry c-4 if you get into another fart lighting contest. But, like I said previously, designate somebody to pull a trailer full of parts. 😁 As always, good stuff. So somebody in Australia gives away beetles.???
I know you guys like to run points in your distributors, but the number of times I have seen you guys have problems with the points, I would think that is getting old ;-) I had a '73 beetle where I was constantly messing with the points (2007 cc engine with a 009 distributor), and I replaced them with one of the in distributor solid state modules, and I never had a problem again, and I drove that car everyday for years.
Yeah, I have mine also replaced with a electronic ignition on my 009, had no problem ever, maybe they like to stop more often. The adventure is to stop every time.
Sounds like the makings of a good Country and Western Song, I’m sure it’ll make the charts, you can’t make that stuff up, no one would believe you, although look at the memories and bonding, (with a generator, distributor, carb, oh yeah fello Vw Lifers)
I tell you this, I would give up my cadillac in a flash to have back my old 57 kombi deluxe I had to sell. I miss those old camping days. If yall can help find it, I still have my old dealer paperwork 😁🤔
The Honda Life is an automobile nameplate that was used on various kei car/city cars produced by Honda: passenger cars, microvans, and kei trucks. First generation (1971) · Third generation (1998) · Fourth generation (2003)
This is so awesome!! I took my 23 window 6000 miles from Minnesota>Arizona picked up 2 Vespas on a trailer then over to CA and up the 101 to San Fran and back home. That was like a year after I got it in 1991. Would be crazy and amazing to do that again. I think I have some video of my bus on my YT channel if you care to check it out.
@@RRmeanmachine Mr. Alexander, I am interested in fixing and rescuing Volkswagens as well with other things that are related to VWs as well. Can you give me your address so that I'll come and help you all? Thanks and looking forward to it!!! Parv
Here’s your formal invite to come back to southern New Mexico. We’ll host you in Alamogordo (at the bottom of the Sacramento Mountains you did last time) and then you can hit White Sands National Park and the Organ Needle.
Could you use a solar and 2nd battery to run the bus when your charging system dies ? Cool video. I will be turning my 1966 13 window into a little camper soon and hopefully some day I can meet up with you guys . Cheers.
Hi I’m Jake and I’m known for lighting my farts on fire. Please email me to book your next party
how far out are you booked? thinking we need you for our 4th of July Celebration!
#sidehustle!
"Fart-vegnugen."
@@j6sj7 if only we could harness the power of Jake's farts!
@@VWLifeVW Just think of the "power" Jake has on taco Tuesdays. LOL
60 year old busses!!This is true Americana! It's amazing how those funny-looking German vehicles have become such an important part of American history! I love my 71 squareback!
Can Gary do a video on changing Generator Bushings on the bus, without removing the generator? Would love to see it.
Gawd, this was a hoot. Such beautiful country, but those "roads!" You gotta wonder if the Wolfsburg fabrikarbeiter ever dreamed that the buses they were assembling would still be put to the test like this over 50 years later. And then of course at 8:50 there was "fart-vegnugen." Getting excited when you meet a Vanagon or a '63 Beetle on the road reminds me of riding in my dad's brand-new 1960 Beetle on Long Island, NY... When we spotted another (then rare) VW, we'd honk and wave! Glory days. Guys, you keep on writing those chapters. -Burt in NJ
Wow burt thanks for sharing!
How cool that you guys meet a woman who had her 1963 beetle that day 😄
I know crazy huh?
So nice of you guys to let that water cooled tag along! ✌
What an awesome trip! Hope all the repairs have now all been done, tough luck. Imagine doing that trip in an electric vehicle, couldn't do it! Thanks for sharing, greetings from the UK!
✌️Looked like Fun - The Ying and the Yang of VW Life - Matt Jackson with no gas And Jake with a FULL TANK!!! 🔥 💥
Yes Jake has all the gas!
Que postales tan bonitas y que buen viaje. Nada como viajar lento y disfrutando la compañía. Saludos desde El Salvador en América Central
Gracias!
It just shows that you can how much fun you can have in spite of all of the mishaps. Really beautiful views. It's really cold up here but I'm going to work on my bus today. Peace guys
Thanks as always John!
We broke down in a 71 due to a burnt out brush in the generator. No joke, got towed to Bus Depot they were closed. Walked out to the flea market next to Bus Depot, bought a chop saw, took the brushes out of that and hacked them into fitting. Got us out of Perkieomenville Pa to a place where we could get the right set.
Love it
You guys should do a bug bash! I got a 66 type 1, id love to go camping in.
We are going to Arkansas spring break
Doesn't matter what life throws at us, were always #VWLIFE!!
Truth
looks like you don"t have Alice to kick around anymore. cheers
no sir, she's got all the power :)
Great job thru all the troubles. Wish we lived closer. Would love to join in on the fun. Edel, '71 Tin top, would be a trooper I'm sure.
Thanks Jeff!
I live the channel
When I was 7 or 8 . My parents drove a vw bus transporter thunk it was an 67 with sliding door . From the uk to Pakistan and back .
A year later dad and I and two Iof his mates. Uk to Nigeria
Back in the 70's i camped all over Big Bend in my 70 Beetle. Never got stranded once. Seeing a lot of spots that I took that old gal in this video. Thanks for the video and rekindling my memories.
Wow that's cool!
Great video, I'm missing my old 66 bus but watching this show reminded me of how the kombie taught me how to use a tool kit.
you cann't stop them VW's, atlas cuz you got 5 VW MECHANICS...safety in numbers for sure, txs for sharing
yes and plenty of spares TOm!
What a great adventure. You did a great job putting this together, job well done.
Thanks Gary! Yeah it was a good deal off footage to get through
@@VWLifeVW you did great 👍
Buses, Basins, and Backcountry !!! Good Times !!
Yes sir thanks for watching!
Jake , 🌬🔥= Lmao!🤦🏻♂️🤣
Looked like an awesome trip!
VW Bus life!👏🏻
Hee hee
Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. VW addict since 1968 and your channel makes me smile.
Glad to hear that Gary! What kind of vw do you have?
@@VWLifeVW We have lived in Ecuador for going on a decade and drive a 1995 Brazilian bay window panel van. Restored and collected for many decades back in the states.
@@thistime4you post a picture of it on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/
@@VWLifeVW if I can figure it out, lol. Have made 3 attempt already without success
No place for the slammed look out in the country! Brilliant stuff. Oddly bootyfull landscapes. 👍👍😊
No not out there
General Grabbers only !!!
This new unshaved style of Mr Matt Jackson is COOL AS HELL!
Well dirk thanks!
Such a beautiful part of the country! Its awesome that you all get together for these big events, so cool, maybe a little to rugged for the old VW's! The canyons looked amazing! Thanks for bringing this to all of us! Hey Matt Jackson, were those a couple of Alice sightings?? Love a girl in a bus!
Yes it was she has a new Syncro vanagon named Hans! Thanks Slim
Thanks for that! Hope to come join sometime with my air-cooled Vanagon!
Thanks nick!
Glad to see we are not the only ones that break down in VWs . . . .but if we didnt break down where would the adventure be
That's right!
WOW, great times, great people, and great VDUBS. Thanks for sharing ✌🏻❤️VWLIFE
Thanks as always wade!
Wow! That was great!! Time to look those buses over with a fine tooth comb 😲☝️👍
Yes sir!
Its not just the destination its the adventure getting there 😀
Great adventure! Cold and snowy here... Guess I'll just work on my old bus and wait for warmer weather 🙏
Yep thats a good plan
Wow, that was really an adventure this time!
Indeed it was!
Fantastic, looked an amazing trip.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome video guys all the VW buses are great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻god bless and stay safe
Thanks Antonio!
This whole video rocked guys. Good journey.😃🤟
You guys are masters of fixing Busses on the run,. Awesome vids guys
Thanks!
Excelente tomas, el paísaje hermoso, me gusta la Unión que tienen entre todos ustedes, lo mejor es que nunca se quedan por mecánico pues todos saben.....un abrazo desde republica Dominicana, su y fiel seguidor LEUDIS SANTANA.
Gracias!
Love the true devotion to your old buses! Out having the best time together. I really enjoy watching you guys❣
Thanks Jenny!
That looks like a whole lot of fun sure would love to join you on your trips. Have fun be safe I'm watching 😊😊😊😊
Oh hell yeah, this is where old VWs belong. I took my 411 down there last year and it was fantastic.
Come do the Gambler 500 Mexico! Next one's in May, IIRC. Most of it's on the Texas side of Big Bend, and it's a blast.
You did all of old ore road?
@@VWLifeVW Yep! Neat trail. 411s came with decent ground clearance.
@@stefthepef yes they did! we haven't made it all the way tot he south end yet.
Great video, as usual. I'll be ready for the trip this year!
You better be!
Love it, guys! So much fun. There's just one thing missing here: mountain bikes!
Yeah we could use the exercise!
Absolutely loved this video content. Been looking forward to it. This and Jason’s are the best!. You have both nailed this tour from different angles. Looking forward to the next one! I’m shocked we had lit farts! I found it absolutely hilarious!! Not from your loins was sooooo funny!. Keep it up, you’re all great. Absolutely brilliant content. Thank you 🙏
Thanks Former President!!
@@vwbusjake 😂😂😂😂. I believe second president then 4th, not sure of my American knowledge . I had completely forgotten I share his name! M famous already 😂
Thanks John glad you enjoyed it
Looks like a blast!! Thanks for sharing.
What a trip guys!! 💯
What a long Strang trip it's been!
Yes man, that's what vw life is for..!
She so lucky with the 63 🤗🤗🤗
Agreed
Great camerawork to bring us right into the middle of everything. Poor Buses, being tested to the max - but they were made to be driven and you guys can all chip in to sort out any issues - like running out of gas!
That's right Kevin!
My favorite border area. Great scenery and terrific companionship. Don't carry c-4 if you get into another fart lighting contest. But, like I said previously, designate somebody to pull a trailer full of parts. 😁 As always, good stuff. So somebody in Australia gives away beetles.???
Not sure but we would like to get a free one!
She so lucky with the 63 beetle 🤗🤗🤗🤗
She really is!
I know you guys like to run points in your distributors, but the number of times I have seen you guys have problems with the points, I would think that is getting old ;-) I had a '73 beetle where I was constantly messing with the points (2007 cc engine with a 009 distributor), and I replaced them with one of the in distributor solid state modules, and I never had a problem again, and I drove that car everyday for years.
Yeah, I have mine also replaced with a electronic ignition on my 009, had no problem ever, maybe they like to stop more often. The adventure is to stop every time.
We like to breakdown 😎
@@VWLifeVW I know
@@VWLifeVW LOL! Seems like it ;-)
Awesome adventure. Texas has some beautiful sites and your finding them all in your buses
Yes indeed!
Really inspiring stuff guys. We should all be grateful for shared experiences like this.
Yep you nailed it on the head
Breakdown Bus Bash! Still fun! Alice can sure blow a flame! Ha!
wait, that wasn't Alice! :)
Awesome videos always. Love it so much fun and beautiful place. Thank you so much. 👍❤️
"Most people drive Honda's, this is why.". Classic!
Yeah exactly, new catch phrase
Never met a VW Life video I didn’t like!!
Thanks!
Sounds like the makings of a good Country and Western Song, I’m sure it’ll make the charts, you can’t make that stuff up, no one would believe you, although look at the memories and bonding, (with a generator, distributor, carb, oh yeah fello Vw Lifers)
That's right David!
Love these kind of trips.
So do we!
its fun seeing you guys' drive your busses
Thanks!
Looked like a great trip, here in the UK we only have 200 miles from coast to coast east to west, so relatively short trips and camp outs.
Ah interesting thanks Glyn
Great viewing again watching from Ireland...
Glad to have you here thanks!
Fantastic scenes. What a trip!
Thanks Peter
Wooow great journey man 👍👍👍
Sick ole school still doing what it’s supposed to do drive
That's right!
Haha! Great vid! I think Jason is happier on all four wheels!😂
I agree
Fun looking trip. Great scenery. Wish I were closers to make some trips with you guys.
Thanks Robert
This was great and soooo real!
Thanks!
always a great channel keep it up. 🤙🏻
Will do thanks!
Really cool adventure friends!
Thanks Lonnie
Awesome roadtrip as usual. Love the buses.
❤️🤘🏻Great Video! you guys always have such a great time!! beautiful scenery, would love to visit there one day🤙🏻
-Dalton
Thanks Dalton!
Miss seeing Matt, Hope he's doing well.
I tell you this, I would give up my cadillac in a flash to have back my old 57 kombi deluxe I had to sell. I miss those old camping days. If yall can help find it, I still have my old dealer paperwork 😁🤔
That would be cool if you could find it!
Vw life Thursdays BABYYYYYYY
That's right baby!
Lighting farts, love it.
Keeping it classy
Once again great music
Thanks Santa
Now that was awesome!
Thanks for coming!
I watched this video while accomplishing lunch. 👍🏻
Hope you enjoyed both!
That is awesome!!!
The Honda Life is an automobile nameplate that was used on various kei car/city cars produced by Honda: passenger cars, microvans, and kei trucks.
First generation (1971) · Third generation (1998) · Fourth generation (2003)
Oh interesting thanks for sharing!
Living the dream! 😎
Indeed!
My first engine in Rambus I filled up on the southside of San Antonio and had to get gas at Baton Rouge LA. but that was back in the 55 mph days.
That's a long stretch!
Looks like an amazing trip, glad y'all had a great time !! ✌️&❤️ from Colorado !!
Thanks Matt good times indeed
The generator issue I would expect, but an alternator failure? Interesting. They usually last so long, I would expect that.
Regulator is dying
Really enjoy your channel keep up the fun !!
Will do Robert!
Wow is the word
I thought grease is the word
It’s the Gremlins I tell thee!
Great trip
Thanks!
Awesome trip! Hey and if you run out of gas again, fart in the tank. Hahah
Does that work? 😎
But then, we can't wait for bus bash 8! 😁
Going to be a while lol
Great video Little Dude!
Thanks!
Thank you Big Dude!!!
This is so awesome!! I took my 23 window 6000 miles from Minnesota>Arizona picked up 2 Vespas on a trailer then over to CA and up the 101 to San Fran and back home. That was like a year after I got it in 1991. Would be crazy and amazing to do that again. I think I have some video of my bus on my YT channel if you care to check it out.
Will do thanks! Post a picture of it on our Facebook page! facebook.com/VWLifeVW/
@@VWLifeVW sorry. I don't play that FB stuff. 😋. I can send you directly if you want and you can use the photos
@@NigelNaughton okay send us the story and pics VWLifeVW@gmail.com
Part 2 is back!!!
Parv
Parv!!!! You need a Bus!
@@RRmeanmachine I know!!!
Parv
@@RRmeanmachine Mr. Alexander, I am interested in fixing and rescuing Volkswagens as well with other things that are related to VWs as well.
Can you give me your address so that I'll come and help you all?
Thanks and looking forward to it!!!
Parv
Perfect.
Thanks!
Here’s your formal invite to come back to southern New Mexico. We’ll host you in Alamogordo (at the bottom of the Sacramento Mountains you did last time) and then you can hit White Sands National Park and the Organ Needle.
We are going in June email us at Vwlifevw@gmail.com
@@VWLifeVW Email sent.
I thought he was gonna cry! "TELL JAKE NOT TO DO THAT!" lmao.
Lol
Could you use a solar and 2nd battery to run the bus when your charging system dies ? Cool video. I will be turning my 1966 13 window into a little camper soon and hopefully some day I can meet up with you guys . Cheers.
Very cool! Solar might be good to have. Post a picture of your bus on our Facebook page! facebook.com/VWLifeVW/
@@VWLifeVW photos posted
From an Aussie perspective, they are baby miles. Shit, we drive further to get a carrot!
to get a carrot? dang!
Ilike adventure use vw. Iam in indonesia. U used to like this
Hey welcome!
When is the next one???