VW Bus Found & Rescued - Kombi Saved 4 Full Restoration
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Today we find and pull this 1963 Volkswagen Bus from it's grave. This rescue had some ups and downs with equipment breaking and being short on daylight. This Vw Kombi is in need of a full restoration but it is savable....I think :)
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Honestly the maddest but best VW rescue channel on YT. Absolutely brilliant and nerve wracking at the same time. Hope you feel better soon Jason.
thank you C&C, I appreciate that !
You’re the best Jason. The best channel hands down my friend
God Bless
you are too kind Mark, thank you , I appreciate it
Another question: why don’t you put Dubwerks to work?! Make that kid earn his keep, Jason!! Next time bring a lawn chair, some cold ones, and direct Dubwerks on what to do!
Dubwerks is the camera crew. 🎥
Great to have friends that help ! Well maybe not
he did show ! he had a commitment after 4
Do these wrecks actually have value??
wrecks ? lol
ABSOLUTELY. If they're not being restored ($$$$), then for parts.
44:22 looks a bit 😯
Just s couple things thst might help out with that winch. Much thicker cables will carry the current and get yourself a pulley, like that's on the end of that come along and double your cable back. It will take a lot of stress off of the winch. Plus if you set it up right, you can use it to re-direct your pulls. Great videos.
You Need to Get a Battery & Winch Sponsor !! But that would kill the struggle of the rescues !
Wow that's a rough one
Wow!! This was painful. I so wished I was close enough to help out. I hope you’re feeling well my friend. I got concerned how you sounded in the end 🙁
Damn, Dubworks did you nasty on that one… To think you did him a favor on the last bus you found for him ;-)
haha, he had a prior family commitment ....and he found this honey hole so i gotta give him a pass :)....and he did show
you could become the number one bus restorer: save EVERYTHING, no matter how degraded
Jason I'm still trying to figure out why you didn't just cut that dam stump off level with terafirma? Lol. Man you worked your ass off for that one lol.
Another rust bucket saved.
it has a frame! :)
Hey less of that rustbuckets talk😂😂
Bro! I'm feeling your pain watching you move all that stuff.
that was gravy , loading tie downs and the misc tools killed me earlier when i had zero energy :)
Thought you were gonna roll it for a minute!
It might be easy for you to locate VWs down there but it sure is a big job retrieving them. Love how you never give up and I guess that is what brings us.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and family. From NB Canada
Get well bro👍
thank you, I'm feeling better
Hope you get to feeling better. Great rescue, as always. The sketchier the loading technique, the better the feeling of success if it doesn't end in disaster.
thank you 56Ford , haha, true :)
thank you 56Ford
I had a 66 with basically the same features, no middle seat, bench front, simple windows. Dark blue and white two tone. At the time I didn’t know much about it, just where to put the gas in! I was a teenager and needed a van to haul band gear! Rock on baby!
Glad Michael McDonald finally showed to give you a hand.
LOL
Another rescue, good job. Wishing you good health as well. Take care 👍
thank you Terrence , you as well
thank you TC7676!
Well done Jason, that was a huge effort, especially when you’re not feeling so well. I hope the sale pays you well for that one, it’s a bus not too far gone for rescuing. Does Robbie ever break a nail, btw ? 🙄
At least one a day...
HEAL UP! EAT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP!.... MERRY XMAS!
WOW that was like the most exciting motion picture I've seen in decades! It makes me a nervous wreck when you do the lift up with 6x6's and 1 lift. Great video and I learned alot. Take care Jason, I always look forward to your videos.
thank you Bruce, i appreciate it !
Great stuff Jason! It's nice to see everything is status quo! Another absolute gem of a find buddy! Well done getting her loaded up.
thank you JP, yes haha :)
Someone needs to change their name to "Dubdoeswalkarounds".
On the other side of the scale, these rescues never get old. The dedication, the preparation (or lack thereof), and the eternal enthusiast's struggle keeps us coming back for more. 👍
Napa Keeps Selling You the Warm Weather Batteries 🤣😂 Costco Does that Here in Hawaii sells us the Cold weather Batteries to get rid of the Old Stock from Idaho Montana it last the exact 3 years, Wait Is that Winch Taking a 420 Break 🌳🔥☁️☁️☁️
"Kroil... the good stuff!" (8:40). I've had good luck with Kroil, even though some "testers" on UA-cam have found that Kroil isn't that good.
Dubwerks - that's heavy
And doesn't move an inch.
Guess you've learned, never curse something while it's still working. 'cause it will get revenge on you and stop working! Curse them only when they're dead.
Your Walmart Winch would Make Quick Work not Dub Werkz Right up on Up the Ramps on the Trailer , That Dub Mouse will be going Down the Road in no time ,
Excellent rescue! Always an interesting watch. Don't beat yourself up for not being prepared. It's not like you have done many of these. Thanks for taking us along and I look forward to watching the NH rescue.
haha! i was prepared , the 12k winch could of winched the rusty engineless bus with 4 locked drums onto the trailer all by itself if it worked :). I broke my come a long on the so23 bus rescue ....one way or another it was going on that night :). Thank you WT :))
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
thank you t1554, much appreciated
Nothing like digging out a VW to work the sickness out of you. Hope you are feeling better. Can't wait to see this bus after you clean it out. Let me know when it becomes available.
....p.s.s.......,,,,,,last resort,,on site debacle=drain engine oil,,use it to free bolts up ! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
I enjoy how you east coast guys evaluate the state of things when it comes to rusty VWs. Having watched the channel for a while now, I am still in awe of what you consider worth saving and drag home. 😂 And keep the smack talk about Wicked Werks coming! We all know he enjoys it! 😂
The accumulation of problems and the gradual reduction in available tools made the rescue progressively more entertaining. Well done!
thank you, it's home and off. the trailer
Harbor freight junk! Something’s you just gotta spend money on.
Dub always help your friends 5150 vw charge him more for cars he wants at your garage or using your tools jay iam feeling your pain😂
Hey Jason loved the intro sound track, well done backyard kombie, love that track, where is that kid, hope you feel better soon buddy,🤙🍻🇮🇪
Jason, you the man. I admire the way you keep at it and come up with new approaches to solve new problems. If nobody took a chance on new methods, you cant get anything done.
Hi Mike, thank you , very appreciated
Get better my friend!!!!!
thank you, feeling good ...have to get to NH Buses :)
I was thinking what if you had 2 harbor freight winches, twice the power, twice the smoke - either way it'd be pretty slick. edit: and 2 snatchblocks
I'll even one up that, i have 3 HF winches all with cooked up wiring !
2 bad cars don't make one good one, never did
@@michaelfraser5723 yeah, but you have 2 though 😅
Isn't it amazing what dogged perseverance can do?!
Terrific save. I'd have given up hours before, but you got it! Congrats. Will HF swap out that winch under warranty?
This is going to be a good one and you get well soon mate
thank you Mr M, i'm feeling better
,,,,shovel,check==battery,check==winch control,check==tire pump,check===enough time,,,not so much........😮......get it dude!!!..tnx for these fun recovery vids,,pat&family,land o'lakes,wi..(my latest rescue=1961 mercury comet.)
About 1 out of every 5 episodes we get the " this outta be good" segment. When I sense that coming, I stop the video. I make some buttered popcorn, grab a beer from the ice box, and put the recliner in recliner mode. I restart the video and watch! I mean this in a good way; can I get a couple of Life insurance policies on you guys?! LOL!
Its better than the 23 window. You've done well getting it halfway onto the trailer. It gets dark early when you are living in the Arctic Circle. LOL You've done well . clap, clap, clap .
Oh lordy, you must have been tired after this one. Restaurant Supply has plastic lunch trays for $1.79 each, just saying. Take a break, rest up.
thank you for the tip , i might just order a set
I truly appreciate your never say never attitude!!! Kudos to you for rescuing another piece of automotive history. You make me want to go buy a Beetle and relive my teenage years!!
Great adventure...Great show...Thank you Jason for your cast of characters...a lot of fun...Brad
Typical Dubwerks behavior....😅
I like your never say die attitude, we'll done.
thank you , very appreciated 6869
Maybe to avoid winching tons of dirt and smooth over stumps - a couple thick sheets of plywood laid under the van. I often use tarps, plywood, carpet, and cardboard as skids
The little-big Infiniti Whale that could. Also rolling stops are what separates the men from boys, way of the road in the northeast.
If anyone ever put the disclaimer "Don't try this at home" it should be put on this video. Otherwise very entertaining so I subscribed.
Haha, this was one of my safer attempts :) . Thank you for dropping a comment and the sub 👍
Epic Jason, but at least you got it in the end!
Get well soon mate🏴🇬🇧
thank you , well i welded my broken come a long after this one and bought a new one as well :)
The key to consistency is being consistent! Doing a rescue, yet leaving key elements/TOOLS behind that would make a rescue a tad easier (though probably less entertaining). Know that you are doing The Lord’s work! Me getting strange looks as I laugh out loud while watching this as I workout at the local… thanks again! You and Dubwerks NEVER disappoint!
Jay - another great discovery - killer original color. I'd say keeper but kinda feel you got enough projects.
thank you, I'm only keeping 3 Buses... single cab , double cab and a wild card Bus , not sure of the 3rd yet. I'll have to wait and see when it comes out the ground :)
Walmart everstart best battery for your buck!
Absolutely brilliant. Wonderful stuff. Really great job👍👊
thank you Andy, much appreciated
Jason you continue to be a hero at getting these bus's on your trailer and back home your grit and determination never
fails to amaze me hope you get better soon thyroids can be a real pain my wife as the same issues I wish you well friend
Andy Allen.
hi Andy, thank you, I really appreciate the kind words....yes it's been a few years too until i finally went to see a DR for blood work.
well that's good I will be praying for a good outcome for you Jason best Andy@@5150mxVW
You need to have REALLY GOOD BATTERIES. Weak batteries have low voltage. As voltage goes down, the current draw goes up, which ends up in HEAT. Which melts cables (if you're lucky, only cables) or worse it melts the windings in the winch motor. Even the best winch made won't like having low voltage, but it might have a thermal overload switch to prevent the total melt down.
Hard work pays and not to many people know what hard work it these days. I salute you and a good job done. Much ❤ from U🇬🇧 .
thank you LF9359...true story
Jason, I loved that you went 1 hr 15 mins on this one! It was really a cluster F, I cant beleive you pulled it of not feeling 100%, but no surprise there. Feel better my friend, cant wait to see New Hampshire! Thanks there is none better than your chanel!
thank you for the kind words SP, too kind ...yes it had some punches thrown ...happy i didn't have to unhook and drive down to hf for a come a long ...could be snow up in NH, well see :)
Hey Jason, That Thyroid thing is no joke. When mine went kaphlooey I could barely climb a step ladder. Walking to the mailbox required one or two rest periods each way. And I was trying to help my brother-in-law build a house and many days I struggled to get from one end of the foundation to the other. Had mine zapped (radioactive pill) and with meds, I feel a whole bunch better. Oh, and you are a very entertaining Rescue/Wrecker guy.
This is the ex-stream VW content I signed up for. 😅
The buses in a stream content is coming out next ! 😁
That makes your channel so exiting. We all have been there, we all know Murfy’s law, we all fall back on the ANALOG and mechanical tools when things go south. This is the essence of life how reality works. And you are just the nicest guy to be around.
,,,p.s.,,,,,in walmart,there is a zep spray bottle...by the oil,filters,,..it has a screen on the pickup tube,,great for drain oil,Kran oil,,any...get,,it saves me alot ,not buying spray cans(cheap)...peace-out...pat
You have to buy a trailer like something must’ve 1 has😂
i have never heard that before😂😁
You must be the Houdini of VW rescuers!
Every time you get a VW bug or bus on your trailer a am completely amazed! 😅
So frustrating to watch but I can’t look away
Balls of steel. Wow man.
I just listen to the intro song you wrote & perform...it's my new Eye of Tiger jam :)
Hey Jason, hats off to you with this one ,a major mission to say the least! I also have a 63/64 crossover patina Mouse Gray bus that I’ve recently picked up . Unfortunately it was was missing the rear bumper .Ive managed to get a rear bumper but I’m still missing the rear over riders and towel rails . If you have any for sale or know of any I’d be interested. I’m in the uk but depending on price it still might be worth a shot
Cheers ja 🤙
Not sure what your gonna make on this deal but it's not enough
hopefully not those Asian weeds in my front yard lol
i dig your determination dude
This guy can go back to the donut shop any time. I hope you have a hot tub at home you're going to need it. In spirt I was pulling on that c omalong handle just as hard as Musty one was.
Love your channel. Can relate to your thyroid pain, been dealing with severe highs and lows 30 years. Hopefully it’s not Hashi as that can really be tough.
I rescued a 63 Campmobile about 4 years ago. Small hatch, fried eggs and ice pics like this one. The interior survived better than expected. Love mouse grey, your bus looks pretty savable!!! That passenger mirror is trick lol. Awesome, rescue Jason glad you are rock'en this old school. I liked how you hammered on the brake shoes through the lug holes. But have messed up a few drums hammering on the outer brake service. Had flat spots instead of round drum surface. Since I've managed avoided the otter ridge so I can reuse the drum without difficulties!!
Afternoon mate
afternoon Mr M
If you have DUBWORKS there for comic relief bad choice. LOL Does he see anything more than what is broken or bad about the bus? If you wanted better commentary you should have invited Mustie1. At least he would have lent a hand. Just saying
Mouse House eventually gets On the Trailer 🐭🐭🐹🐹
there was a cat in it 4 years ago , maybe it kept the mice out ? :)
This was so painful to watch you struggle. One might think that a winch company like Warn would see this and donate a monster winch to your channel.
You got me on Google Earth looking, this guy had a stash of VW's on Post Road at the top of the hill on the right if you're traveling from the town center. This was 35 years ago, lots changed. Couldn't see if they're still there. I also remember an old wrecked green 50's bus.
I gave you a thumbs up but it sure is painful to watch what happens with faulty or missing equipment and overall making more work for yourself. You are better than this, do yourself a favor, invest in decent equipment and then remember to bring it. Sorry to be a buzz-kill here. I'll keep watching though.
It's like... "must see TV", The Streets of San Francisco, or something.
Seems like on a lot of those rescues forget something or other. How about get a harbor freight tool box that fits on the front of the trailer. I put everything you need in their Jack's oil jumper cables extra battery jumper pack. Maybe even an extra cell phone case you lose it or it gets damaged. Or if it won't fit on the front of the trailer maybe you can do something up front on the side where it's balanced. If not how having a plastic box that will slide into your they will have everything you need in it. You do some pretty incredible saves in difficult places awesome hats off to you. I take thyroid medication for my thyroid but Google it a lot of natural things you can do to strengthen your thyroid and a great diet wouldn't hurt. Keep those great God bless you my friend have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy for you and your family and friends:-)
I am confused by some of the vehicles you pick up. Unless this bus is worth six figures, it is too deteriorated and incomplete for it to be worth restoring. You would easily spend $50K or more just to make this somewhat presentable and safe to drive. Are you stripping some of them for parts? Beyond that, I don't see the point of investing this much time and effort for a vehicle in this condition. Even then, there is very little besides the glass that is even usable.
Three come alongs !!! Amazing 👏
hi Richard, 3 broken HF winches
Hats off Mate!
thank you, much appreciated
You need to get a couple snatch blocks, heavy duty pulleys, they one will double the pulling capacity of the winch.
Dude, you are a stud.
When you use a tapered shaft drum puller as you tighten the tool hit the end of the tool shaft with a brass mallet. Each time you hit it you will notice the tool turns easier. Works better than hitting the sides of the drum. And by hitting the tool your creating force on the axle to pop the drum. Add grease afterwards to the shaft before putting the drum back.
You should have him not help more often. Kinda looked like if you were drowning he would just tell you to swim up. Have you ever noticed at the circus the clowns come out when something bad happens? I kept waiting for the clowns to pop out any time.
Kroil !! Better known as Angel Piss. Nothing like it and I even like the smell…
Sucks re: the thyroid condition (I have a chronic condition as well, so I know how it feels). Perhaps a little sticky icky medicine is in order… chronic for the chronic…
It looks like Robbie f***d off and left you alone to do it in the dark? Not very nice.
he had a prior family commitment at 4 ish ...i give him a pass
@@5150mxVW We'll let him off then.
Так мучиться каждый раз при погрузке...
Давно бы сделал нормальную рампу, которая бы крепилась к краю прицепа. И блок на трос лебедки, столбы уменьшить в два раза усилие.
Jason mole grip on the steering wheel boss acts as a tiller😊 spend a day.making up a recover pack for the tow vehicle, and fit a twin battery split charger for the winch
One thing for sure,you don't give up
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