Let's go get a SPLIT WINDOW VW BUS!

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 133

  • @peterdonaldson6786
    @peterdonaldson6786 Рік тому +10

    She's a beauty! And the bus isn't half bad either! 😂🤣😂 Great rescue!

  • @crackpotts5347
    @crackpotts5347 Рік тому +3

    Told my aunts… check
    Told my uncles…check
    Subscribed… check
    Clicked the notification bell… Checkarino!
    That Spitty is bootiful!!

  • @michaelganshirt8795
    @michaelganshirt8795 Рік тому +3

    The Astro is a good van, eh? Underrated.

    • @vwbusjake
      @vwbusjake Рік тому +2

      Love the Astro Van

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +2

      D-White is AMAZING! 2004 model, built on 1/2ton chevy pick up frame, uses all the mechanicals too. It's my 3rd one! We call it the Rolling Meat Locker because those 2 AC's will freeze you out!

  • @jedschleisner8960
    @jedschleisner8960 Рік тому +6

    I don’t miss a episode! I like your build updates and work days. Oh and your Volkswagen rescues are awesome. Cheers!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +1

      We do too, rescues are the best, until we start running out of room here at TJK HQ to store them!

  • @rundoetx
    @rundoetx Рік тому +3

    I've been a subscriber forever and have watched every video. Ive enjoyed em all. I admit, some more than others, but I never realized what ya'll were missing till now. Adding a good looking gal to the mix balanced the video out perfectly, Lol.
    Im glad you guys saved the bus. That primer is ugly as hell. Looking forward to the build. Thanks so much for sharing.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +1

      Meaghen is awesome!!!

  • @dbradford24
    @dbradford24 Рік тому +2

    more rescues please! love every episode, but the rescues and group work sessions are my favorites.

  • @johnm.withersiv4352
    @johnm.withersiv4352 Рік тому +3

    5:00 I'm rooting for Meaghan to swoop in and buy it while you guys are talking yourself into it. She seems like she needs a split window bus project. Let's see how it turns out.

  • @peterturenne6582
    @peterturenne6582 Рік тому +4

    After months of wrenching on my beetle I was hit up by a friend to rescue his old bay window so he doesn't see it rust away anymore. Thanks for the great content and inspiring me to keep living the VW life.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Way to go!!! Save the Bays!

  • @TheParvTubeShow
    @TheParvTubeShow Рік тому +2

    Hopefully I'll get this bus!!

  • @johnnewcomb1128
    @johnnewcomb1128 Рік тому +1

    After seeing some of the other rescues I was surprised to see a real nice candidate not many of those left. After I watched I went out in the garage for a while
    Peace

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      One thing a day on your VW, all it takes.One Thing A Day!

  • @TheParvTubeShow
    @TheParvTubeShow Рік тому +1

    LOL Tommie B
    Funteresting is a FUNNY word

  • @argotamauricio
    @argotamauricio Рік тому

    I never miss an episode of your channel.
    Congratulations on the bus, for me it is still a dream.. but what good is life if there are no dreams to fulfill?
    VW LIFE THURSDAYS BABY !

  • @dcmflydude6320
    @dcmflydude6320 3 місяці тому

    Yes….more of this type content.

  • @hanknipper3921
    @hanknipper3921 Рік тому +1

    More parts from Gary’s Auto Parts! Great video Little Dude!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      We added some parts and then we had to take some from the stash to make this Bus go!

  • @stevedaniels1558
    @stevedaniels1558 Рік тому

    This is what you all do best! A bunch of buddies working together, having fun, and bringing these beauties back to life!! This is the content I live for😊

  • @atomicmellon1712
    @atomicmellon1712 Рік тому

    Sweet vintage stick on graphics!

  • @yaboiaustin6003
    @yaboiaustin6003 Рік тому

    It reminds me of Bert from sesame street 😂 Cant wait to see what you guys do with it!

  • @TheJorgSacul
    @TheJorgSacul Рік тому

    Recovery, rescue, restoration-- The stuff that we wanna see! Of course, we all love the camaraderie and events... and of course, ACCOMPLISHING LUNCH! 😃😃

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Yes, this 66 gonna be fun! I was out swapping the 15" for 14" wheels on it today!

  • @andymuggeridge7588
    @andymuggeridge7588 Рік тому +2

    Great content guys👍

  • @67Oldvolks
    @67Oldvolks Рік тому +1

    Rescued a splittie!👍🏻👏🏻🎉Add the sticker. As always I’m tuned in and can’t wait to see this one come along.

  • @scotwheeler5789
    @scotwheeler5789 Рік тому +1

    Nice find! They’re still out there! Looking forward to see it coming back to life. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @goofyfooted1392
    @goofyfooted1392 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful bus.

  • @tomdunigan234
    @tomdunigan234 Рік тому

    Nice find. Looks like my 65 minus the metal repair 🤣😂 love your channel. Stay safe down there with all those storms.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Thank you Tom! Yes, that was the real kicker, the rust has been repaired!

  • @warrenmink2429
    @warrenmink2429 Рік тому

    Absolutely! Man I love it , I’ve got about 33 cars , and one bay . Had to sale my split bus . Sad but brought home a split bug ! Love that content . Wished I could save them all ! New sub !

  • @yttkuar
    @yttkuar Рік тому +1

    Very nice that you do not have to start at square one!

  • @besenzon1
    @besenzon1 Рік тому

    Great find guys. Hope you get it back on the road soon 👍

  • @russellmancillas4464
    @russellmancillas4464 Рік тому +3

    How much was he asking for both buses?

  • @lowmanite
    @lowmanite Рік тому +1

    Yes, I do enjoy this sort of content. That is why I watch you every week and am a Patreon supporter. Jake, that is a great shirt. Is that one in the store?

    • @vwbusjake
      @vwbusjake Рік тому

      It is!! Thank you for your support of the channel

  • @carolinehannah3283
    @carolinehannah3283 Рік тому +1

    I can’t wait to see the finished product!!

  • @tiakontikiadventures1536
    @tiakontikiadventures1536 Рік тому

    Wow! What an awesome find! Looking forward to the future vlogs!❤

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Thank you! Around here we have to decide what gets done first. Gilbert is top Priority at the moment. AND sourcing an SO42 kit for the 66!

  • @geoffreybent
    @geoffreybent 10 місяців тому

    G’day from Sydney Australia, love your content guys, thanks for what you do.

  • @newalex1970
    @newalex1970 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations!!! Love that you guys going to work on a bus !! Keep up the great work on your UA-cam channel. Big fan

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      We are pretty excited too! So much more fun working on a Split Bus!

  • @irineumf
    @irineumf Рік тому +1

    Wonderful split window bus, down here in Brazil is almost impossible to buy old busses anymore, they're being restored and exported to so many countries, prices of junk busses are too high, not reasonable values...
    Nice video.

  • @tomdale1313
    @tomdale1313 Рік тому

    Meaghen, breathe of fresh air...txs for sharing

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Thank you for joining us!

  • @deanrobinson3717
    @deanrobinson3717 Рік тому

    You lucky people !

  • @barrysteinlage6888
    @barrysteinlage6888 Рік тому +1

    Great score I wish I had the cash and opportunity LOL

  • @charleslawrence7194
    @charleslawrence7194 Рік тому

    Finally!! An attractive crew member!! Welcome Meaghen. Terrific find y'all...the split window guys. Looking forward to the progress on this and the Fastback. I know you search process is top secret but in this part of the country you gotta just cruise the woods. We'll hang with you.

  • @kevinhamling1963
    @kevinhamling1963 Рік тому

    G'day,
    She looks like a solid bus. Myself I'm doing a 67 split window so I'd love seeing any restoration work on buses or bugs for that matter as I have a 63 bug as well.
    So thanks for sharing guys ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +1

      Kevin! From the land of Oz! Are your VW's down there RHD?

    • @kevinhamling1963
      @kevinhamling1963 Рік тому

      @VWLifeVW yep our cars are built correctly with the steering wheel on the RIGHT HAND SIDE. 😳

  • @jid2905
    @jid2905 Рік тому

    Very bad ass!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @mamabearandpapabear4689
    @mamabearandpapabear4689 Рік тому +1

    Great score!!

  • @jimstewart6145
    @jimstewart6145 Рік тому +1

    nice job.

  • @johnnieball4393
    @johnnieball4393 Рік тому

    Restoring old buses n bugs inspires people to do theres guys great stuff in a real time frame to you it could feel dull but to newbees they watch every sec to learn , keep up the great work guys short n sweet works 👍👍👍

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Thank you for these kind words of encouragement!

  • @FranciscoMartinez-jv9yz
    @FranciscoMartinez-jv9yz Рік тому

    Nice #Combi , nice color I will call Grassy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Velvet Green Grassy!
      A slong as I can get the Bearded Wonder to make a new bumper sticker for it
      Ass, Gas or Grass, nobody rides for free!

  • @spudnikkx1112
    @spudnikkx1112 Рік тому +1

    Congrats !
    Welcome to the '66 splitty owners club .
    Great shell to start with, too bad its not a walk thru, but neither is my '66 EZ Camper conversion. There are great options to create a camper interior though. Just view as many non walk thru campers as you can to get ideas.
    I got quite the chuckle out of the JALOOZY window comment ! Yeah, ya gotta have at least 5 of those to get the full potential outta the shell. I have 3 on the solid side and the 2 most forward on the fold open door side. ....... behind those two is the closet and that has a fixed window.
    Be glad you have a fresh floor allready done in the front.......its a pain in the ass that I dread doing some day.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +2

      Yes indeed, the PO delivered the 5 Jalousies early this week!

  • @jonathanmarsh9199
    @jonathanmarsh9199 Рік тому

    I would be interested when it is a running bus :)

  • @christianwernher9559
    @christianwernher9559 Рік тому

    Nice catch.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Yes, I cannot believe it had been 8 loooong years since we brought home a split window Bus.

  • @rembert0319
    @rembert0319 Рік тому +1

    What a nice bus, good luck with the project!

  • @planetjohnsen
    @planetjohnsen Рік тому

    Awesome, guys!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @VochoTalacha
    @VochoTalacha Рік тому

    Congrats on scoring that splitty!!
    This is a new project to work on that will bring a lot of good times getting that thing to drive, stop and turn.
    I wish I could get another project!

  • @veedubcrazy
    @veedubcrazy Рік тому

    Very nice!

  • @kevinengland8209
    @kevinengland8209 Рік тому

    I can't wait to see what happens with this one!! Good Times!!

  • @slimpickins3425
    @slimpickins3425 Рік тому

    My aunts are a little to old, and all my uncles gone, but goleeee i love the chanel! That is some sweet split! I wish i had the garage you all have, it would be filled with VW's! Thanks Jake and Gary (Jakes GF too) for another great episode, i love that 66!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Thank you for being such an awesome supporter!

  • @jamesquintana9137
    @jamesquintana9137 Рік тому

    A very nice bus fellas. I bet it cost you a pretty penny!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Let's say I had to raid the piggy bank!

  • @mitchabshier568
    @mitchabshier568 Рік тому

    I’ve been wanting to see what’s under that yellow primer for years.

  • @GaryTodd
    @GaryTodd Рік тому

    Another awesome vid guys. Wish I had the space and the access to the aircooled VDubs you have but that’s just not possible here in old Jersey. Lovin the VWLife

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Thank you for being an awesome VW LIFER!!!

  • @Hello_bus
    @Hello_bus Рік тому

    VW Life!❤

  • @kristianstrong3683
    @kristianstrong3683 Рік тому

    Great looking bus. Looking forward to the build.

  • @abefehr6155
    @abefehr6155 Рік тому

    Awesome job guys love the videos

  • @pertjarnstrom1330
    @pertjarnstrom1330 Рік тому

    Nice to see another great video, another VW saved

  • @mickkoeford4526
    @mickkoeford4526 Рік тому

    Good lookin splitty, can’t wait to see what you blokes do to it !!

  • @jasonburton487
    @jasonburton487 Рік тому

    Awsome score always enjoy your videos ! Im sure you could find the parts you need maybe even a so42 interior, just gotta let your fingers do the searching, like me I looked for a few months and ended up scoring NOS front and rear fenders for my 72 411 .

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      NOS fenders for a 411 I would label as Unobtanium! Good job!

    • @jasonburton487
      @jasonburton487 Рік тому

      @@VWLifeVW thanks ! I was very surprised when i came across them for sure.

  • @calliope1
    @calliope1 Рік тому

    Velvet Green hope you keep the stripes

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +1

      Yes! The stripes and OG Velvet Green stay. We will see what is under the pale yellow primer, if it is just bare metal, we will be working on our faux-tina skills!

  • @michaelhayes5316
    @michaelhayes5316 9 місяців тому

    More vid’s!

  • @straightaxledubs
    @straightaxledubs Рік тому +1

    What would’ve been the last split y’all rescued? Was it Ziggy?

    • @vwbusjake
      @vwbusjake Рік тому +1

      Hello Axle!!! There was an additional ‘66 the same year as Ziggy. It was short lived, a parts bus for Ziggy. But a guy in East Texas got it back on the road and camping!

  • @kaxjr3403
    @kaxjr3403 Рік тому

    loves this viedos!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching! Please tell your Aunts and Uncles about VW Life!

  • @skyking95
    @skyking95 Рік тому

    Love this stuff!! Hey, what happened to the Type 3?

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      FastBack Monday's are still happening, Stay Tuned...Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel!

  • @carlosherrera0001
    @carlosherrera0001 Рік тому

    Nice you guys are lucky.
    Just a question that’s been asked before but I don’t know the answer.
    What happened to Matt Jackson?

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      He moved on to better things

  • @seanrigmaiden3887
    @seanrigmaiden3887 Рік тому +1

    Was the pop top an option with the SO42?

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Yes, the little fiberglass top as was the big side opening Dorm Mobil too I believe.

    • @seanrigmaiden3887
      @seanrigmaiden3887 Рік тому

      @@VWLifeVW I think the Dorm Mobile is a completely different camper conversion. I've also seen them on Land Rover Defenders.

  • @mattrose5313
    @mattrose5313 Рік тому

    I think I need to buy a split.. lol

  • @atomicmellon1712
    @atomicmellon1712 Рік тому

    Looks like a 67 rear hatch maybe? If so wild that it's the right color but wrong year.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      I think its a late 66, the latch checks out to be a 67, but when dealing with something this old, who knows!

    • @atomicmellon1712
      @atomicmellon1712 Рік тому

      @@VWLifeVW It looked like there was a finger recess in the sheet metal below the hatch which went away when the finger catch was added to the latch. Something for sure has been changed at some point.

  • @DrVdubbin54
    @DrVdubbin54 2 місяці тому

    What happened to this Split? Is it still around?

  • @loudawgs
    @loudawgs Рік тому

    How much did you pay for the bus?

  • @andertvos2534
    @andertvos2534 Рік тому

    1:05 That is the most american cup I have ever seen, how is that practical?

  • @Mojobaggedbnz
    @Mojobaggedbnz Рік тому

    Love your videos always but the music in the background is Kak

    • @tommiesmith3369
      @tommiesmith3369 Рік тому

      Hit us up at vwlifevw@gmail.com with some help and direction on music 🤙🏼🤙🏼😎😎

  • @flypawels
    @flypawels Рік тому

    👍

  • @MollikaHatun
    @MollikaHatun 13 днів тому

    Lee Brian Smith Angela Thomas Jason

  • @simonnunn3367
    @simonnunn3367 Рік тому

    Right how much then ?
    Bit curious 😂
    Who is the bus for ?

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +1

      Never ever kiss and tell.
      We are in a holding pattern as to what the plan is for this 1966 SO42. Right now, we are leaning on locating as many SO42 pieces as we can for it, and bring it back to life as a tin top camper.

    • @simonnunn3367
      @simonnunn3367 Рік тому

      @@VWLifeVW No worries just curious as prices in England for a project are around £20k .
      Will be watching as usual .
      Goodluck

  • @EatSleepEmpire
    @EatSleepEmpire Рік тому

    Looks like a teenage mutant ninja turtle.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +1

      Perhaps we should name it Donatello!

  • @paulandrewmartin
    @paulandrewmartin 9 місяців тому

    VW life w/o Matt Jackson is not VW life

  • @fff-cf4fx
    @fff-cf4fx Рік тому

    So...that is not a "find" or a rescue. At all. You going and paying probably top dollar from a guy IN the hobby is not super interesting. He bought in in CA and had it shipped, spent a bunch on parts...even though it is missing all the stuff thay would make it interesting to a restorer....just anither craigslist abandoned project. With a redone nose. Sure you're paying out the a$$.
    And no original camper pieces...why are you there lol

  • @athruathrualol
    @athruathrualol Рік тому

    Hey guys, what are the best and correct tires for a 1971 Westfalia? Would appreciate you help!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      We run General Grabber ATX, 27x8.5-14.
      Hankook RA08 185-R14 are great as well.
      DO NOT RUN any tire that starts with a "P" as in P205-70-14. P is a passenger car tire and a 71 Westy weighs a lot, and is top heavy to boot!

    • @athruathrualol
      @athruathrualol Рік тому

      @@VWLifeVW Thank you for that info. This helps a lot