1955 Volkswagen VW Bus 23 Window Custom in Green & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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On "My Car Story" we're at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA on 3-15-19 at the Classic Auto Show.
We're looking at a 1955 Volkswagen VW Bus 23 Window Custom in Green & Black Paint.
The car's Owner is Jason Trabue. He’s had the Bus since 2015. His builder Dave “Pip” Pipoly will take us around this Bus.
If you’re interested in attending the Classic Auto Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule www.theclassic...
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The best part is seeing your reflection filming the engine when he fired it up. This is probably the most creative build I've ever seen. Like the builder said: less is best.
Hi Rudolph Guarnacci, Glad to read you enjoy this vehicle :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I love VW buses. The builder is a genius. He thought of everything. One of the best buses I've ever seen. I practically had to pick my jaw up off the floor on the build. Spectacular bus! 👍 Thank you Lou for showcasing one of my favorite vehicles 😊
Hi David Kastin, Glad to read you "love VW Buses" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Saw this in person at a show in Prescott. Phenomenal creation!
Hi Kurt, "Phenomenal creation!" I agree. Happy to read you saw this one in person. Lou
That is one sweet VW bus! The church key that was used to open the passenger door was also used in the old Crown Coach school buses to open the engine and cargo compartments. We called it a "Crown Key".
Hi Aspie Runner, Glad you enjoy this VW Bus :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Wow that's beautiful, a tastefully modified barndoor bus
Hi Craig, Happy to read you appreciate the modifications on this bus :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I have 2 bone-stock '61 buses. I prefer stock over custom, but holy shit! This bus is just AMAZING! Fantastic attention to detail. Probably the ONLY custom bus I'd consider myself damn lucky to just see in person, let alone OWN. Only problem is, I'd be afraid to drive it! Great job.
High praise :-)
Hey Lou. Awesome looking 1955 VW Bus. I've seen my share of vintage VW Buses, but never of this vintage. I love the custom work done on it. :)
Hey Jason, Glad to read you find this vehicle "awesome" :-) Lou
@@loucostabile What's that thing above the windscreen? You don't see that on North American VW Transporters. :)
This is one very cool VW bus nice work though I wouldn't want to be in charge of window cleaning.
Glad you think this one is cool, and you're right, lots of windows to clean :-)
Hi Lou! I am glad to see and hear you! How are you? Wow! I like it! VW Bus T1, very nice and rare! Custom, not bad, not bad! Beautiful Green, and great engine! Great video, thank you Lou!
Hi Good Russian, When I'm around cars, I'm good :-) Glad you enjoy this VW Bus. How are you? You're welcome, Lou
Brilliant build! Great video Lou - thanks!!
HI Jeff King, Glad to read you enjoy the build quality of this vehicle :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow a 23 window! Those Vw’s restored are now selling for $100,000+!! Definitely worth it too!!
Hi Giancarlo Eiras, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou
$150+ plus for this bad boy.
Can get top dollar for an original 23 window, but this was graphed to a panel van but might still bring in the big bucks because of it being a barn door.
That's a sweet bus - I can even forgive painting the #VW chrome on the nose. And I'm glad to hear the #HotVWs is still in print - I haven't bought a copy in years because they became hard to find in my area(RIP bookstores). Thanks, Lou!
Hi chemxfan, Glad to read you enjoy this "sweet bus" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great job
Hi Mike Pony, Happy to read you appreciate this build :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Wow one of the most Kustoms vehicles I have seen on your channel. I mean the amount of work just in the side doors to get the driver side to open the same as the passenger side.
Hi Thomas Hoyt, This one is quite the "Masterpiece" and glad to read you appreciate the detail in the workmanship :-) There are quite a few amazing cars on this Channel and I hope you see many more of them....like this one since we're on the VW roll :-) Lou ua-cam.com/video/MwoIRnAPsGQ/v-deo.html
This VW Bus is almost as impressive as the builder’s beard.
Both good ones :-)
Great build Lou! Amazing, awesome car!
Hi Joseph Romano, Glad to read you appreciate the work to build this vehicle :-) Lou
love how he did the engine compartment and door handles
Agreed, so well done :-)
They are nice. Looks like from a early crew cab treasure chest doors.👍
Your first Volkswagen Type 2
:-)
AWESOME LOU👍👍👍
Thank you Ed B. :-)
Super Cool!
Glad you enjoy this one :-)
I know they are $$$ now I had a Barndoor in the late 60s I didn't like it . the shift linkage was terrible , no gas gauge, and not enuff power for the hills here in San Francisco . pull the hills in low 12 mph. but this is a great build thanx Lou good stuff
Hi dan conlan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your 1st hand knowledge of your vehicle like this :-) Lou
@@loucostabileyou always find the coolest stuff
Happy to read you enjoy the content on this Channel :-) Glad you're along for the ride.
Ahhhh, so THAT'S a 23-window VW van! Was it built that way by the factory? Even the Olds Vista Cruiser only had 12 (11 from 1968 on). And you're right, this definitely doesn't sound like a typical VW, which I've heard some people describe as sounding like a lawn mower. From seeing how the steering wheel is almost horizontal, I would bet the driving position must take a lot of getting used to.
Hi iswc27, Yes, build with 23 windows from the factory. Hmmm, I've never driven one, and now that you say that I'll have to see if I can get behind the wheel of one, Lou
This one builder indicates it started out as a panel van so the windows, skylights and sunroof was most likely grafted in.
Cool bus Lou
Glad you enjoy this one Big Charlie's Model Garage :-)
The Builder has the eye of Picasso.
Thank you Jeffrey Kraus for the very nice comment :-)
Sweet VW 😀
Glad you enjoy this "sweet" VW :-)
😀@@loucostabile
Bela kombi ótima barba
Hi Dom pep, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
intense. the porshe late seventies wheels look nice. ground clearance, not so practical. like the flush sides, and door key concept. keeping the bumpers ON the van, a very nice touch. some project vans at shows, lose them entirely. neat
Hi Scott Brady, Glad to read you enjoy the details of this build :-) Me too, Lou
a superb bus.
have concern with filling the gas tube near to a hot motor.
Glad to read the high praise on the bus :-) A wise concern Professor, Lou
that's where VW placed the tank originally, he only rotated the tank so its as noticeable and exposed to the engine. What he's done is more secure than originally made, Pip is the man....love his builds at the DBK compound.
It's a cool bus. But, its a fake (Clone) 23 window bus. He will loose money because of the custom features. Some people like custom and others like original. An original 23 barndoor bus can fetch up to $150,000 if not more! Congratulations to Mark McGuire for owning this bus! Lol
Hi DjSweet Lou, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
$250,000 ?
No idea.
The fit and body lines are weak, colors even look off. Frankenstein Combi
Hi Doginu, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou
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Winner !