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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
  • Welcome to episode 51 of our 1967 VW Bus restoration UA-cam Series!
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    Huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for helping with Kona this far! More to come!
    ~ WOLFGANG INTERNATIONAL (safari windows / steering box / mid mount)
    Wolfgangint.com
    ~WAGENSWEST (Lowering / suspension parts)
    wagenswest.com
    ~ WEST COAST METRIC (seals / parts / bumper)
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    ~ PPG (Auto paints)
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    ~ EASTWOOD COMPANY (tools / paints)
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    ~ GRUMPY'S METAL (21/23 window conversion / deluxe trim kit)
    grumpysmetal.com
    ~ WEST COAST WIPERS (Wiper service / restoration)
    Don West - WestCoastWipers@gmail.com
    ~ BBT (Metal doors)
    www.bbt4vw.com
    ~ SUBLIME CLASSIC RESTORATIONS (Gas tank)
    www.sublimerestos.com
    ~ SKINNER CLASSICS (bodywork/ shop / mentor / hospitality / and more!)
    skinnerclassics.com
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    About MicBergsma:
    Aloha! My channel is a fun mix of How To Videos, DIY, Tutorials, Product Reviews, Travels, Vlogs, Adventures, my VW Bus, and more! With most videos focused on helping people learn how to improve their videography or photography skills with various cameras, equipment, and accessories! I specialize in GoPro tutorials, Sony cameras, DJI Quadcopters, Apple iPhones, and more! I put subtitles on most of my videos because I am 90% deaf and I use sign language to communicate. I currently reside with my wife Lori in the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Hit the subscribe button to join me on my next adventure!
    Filmed by Mitch + Lori Bergsma
    Edited on Final Cut Pro X on Mac
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  • @MicBergsma
    @MicBergsma  Рік тому +7

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  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 Рік тому +24

    Claudio has put a lot of hard work into your bus. Thanks for a great video.

  • @patrickkeefe7270
    @patrickkeefe7270 Рік тому +14

    Claudio is the Greatest Of All Time! What an artist!

  • @watersmart1
    @watersmart1 Рік тому +8

    I miss my 1960 bus. Beautiful restoration thus far, definitely it’s going to be a show winner every where you go. 👍❤️🇨🇦

  • @michaelaldredge-greenwell1692
    @michaelaldredge-greenwell1692 Рік тому +4

    Good morning from sunny Southern California, Mike, Lori, & Lady Kona❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍!! Hope you’re all doing okay. Mike, Lori, & Company, you all love Kona so much because it shows by getting Her the parts She needs to return back to life, & that you guys care for Her too! To all us out here, you guys are heroes. Can’t wait for the unveiling

  • @billbottsurfing
    @billbottsurfing Рік тому +14

    I love the detail everyone is putting in to each thing they're doing. Nice job.

  • @paul4124
    @paul4124 Рік тому +2

    Have to say (even though everyone else has) Claudio’s work ethic and attention to detail is second to none. The man is a genius.

  • @jamesorendorff2731
    @jamesorendorff2731 Рік тому +1

    So much attention to every little detail!! When Kona is all done ...this bus will be worth a ton of $$$
    And then some ...
    I miss living in my beloved islands
    👍

  • @PJGGolfer
    @PJGGolfer Рік тому +6

    Another great and enjoyable episode. Claudio is the man. Body work is a lot of work and he makes it look easy. Things are coming along so nicely. Cheers!

  • @Ogsonofgroo
    @Ogsonofgroo Рік тому

    I clicked on this just for a quick peek, ended up watching the whole thing, feel like I've attended a master class for body work. Awesome VW!

  • @moss8448
    @moss8448 Рік тому +1

    she is going to be a beaut when all is said and done...

  • @StevenKingMarch051961
    @StevenKingMarch051961 Рік тому +2

    An other great video thanks again can't wait to see Kona all done hope to see you both one day at a V.W. Show thanks be safe.

  • @snowdogs59
    @snowdogs59 Рік тому +2

    That transaxle looks immaculate!

  • @faisalmahmuod8737
    @faisalmahmuod8737 Рік тому +1

    Claudio he is very good man and amazing job. 👍👍👍

  • @marwelles
    @marwelles Рік тому +1

    Claudio artigiano dalle mani d'oro, un vero mago della carrozzeria all'italiana

  • @williamwoolcock
    @williamwoolcock Рік тому +5

    This has got to be the longest VW restoration in history.

    • @robertducie7242
      @robertducie7242 Рік тому +5

      We only now gettin aug21 vids. I got feeling it was finished long ago. Just dragging the vids to make content last

    • @victor58010
      @victor58010 Рік тому +2

      Yup! Was thinking the exact same thing ,and wondering if anyone else was of the same mind! I think Obama was President when he started this.

  • @peter-fuppe-fuchs
    @peter-fuppe-fuchs Рік тому +1

    Long live the bondo, hail to the bondo..... Without bondo..... No Kona

  • @brianscott9861
    @brianscott9861 Рік тому

    It's awesome to see people taking pride in their work. Doing things the right way 👍👍👍

  • @davidlarson9013
    @davidlarson9013 Рік тому

    All of you inspire many of us to do excellent work, whatever we do. If I am ever fortunate to have a ‘67 23-window VW to restore, I know exactly who I want for the job… Lori. LOL! Really, though, the people at Skinner’s.

  • @HubertusSchaper
    @HubertusSchaper Рік тому

    Hi, Lori & Mic In this episode again a lot of progress on Kon the Bus, you put bold a lot of hard work into the VW, Metalwork and thanks to Claudio who is a great metal artist he does an amazing job there, well soon you guys will drive this Great VW Bus. see you in the next video, 🇺🇸👍🏻🙏🏻☮🇳🇴🇳🇱greetings.Hubertus

  • @aledafhra
    @aledafhra Рік тому

    The biggest dream of those who like and have an old vehicle is to do a beautiful restoration and leave it new the same way it left the factory. Congratulations on the commitment and beautiful work of saving this phoenix from the gray

  • @jimmyeatshoe
    @jimmyeatshoe Рік тому

    11:29 It’s so satisfying watching Claudio spreading Bondo!
    Thanks Mic & Lori for your hard work on Kona (and the hours and hours of quality filming and editing you do!!)
    Big love from the UK 🇬🇧 🤙

  • @velmathemini
    @velmathemini Рік тому +1

    Claudio is doing an excellent job on the bodywork 👏 . Keep up the good work 👍. Can't wait to see the finished bus 😀 🙌.

  • @deanostevenson9238
    @deanostevenson9238 Рік тому +1

    Can’t wait to see this painted, it’s going to be a work off art , beautiful job

  • @Pete_R63
    @Pete_R63 Рік тому

    Nothing like '50 Shades of Silver'! You know those 'exploded' drawings of things? I bet this entire vehicle has been, at one point, completely apart. I just can't imagine the absolute intimate knowledge you have of all the workings of Kona.

  • @bryancooper2699
    @bryancooper2699 Рік тому

    I was surprised episode 51 came out so fast. I really enjoyed it. Kona is really taking shape. Now let’s bring on 52

  • @dadz0313
    @dadz0313 Рік тому +1

    miss this!!!!

  • @mario17992
    @mario17992 Рік тому +1

    Like from Brazi !! 👍👍👍

  • @LaszloBagi
    @LaszloBagi Рік тому +3

    Amazing work!

  • @bobbythebob3074
    @bobbythebob3074 Рік тому +1

    Claudio is the god of bodywork

  • @user-gv4tn9nb7f
    @user-gv4tn9nb7f Рік тому

    So beautiful indeed
    Thank you 🙏🏼 all.

  • @Comeriokid
    @Comeriokid Рік тому

    Tell Claudio he needs his own bodywork channel. It’s coming out beautifully my friend 😍😍

  • @macoyaquino9101
    @macoyaquino9101 Рік тому

    Wathcing from the Philippines🇵🇭
    Your Kona Bus is Pricesless full of hardwork💯

  • @johnwildwest1
    @johnwildwest1 Рік тому

    Claudio is a total beast, head down and keeps on trucking get that man a raise 😉

  • @davidcoombe1811
    @davidcoombe1811 Рік тому +2

    great episode

  • @Prestone44
    @Prestone44 Рік тому +3

    The more I admire this restoration, the more I am convinced that this Bus should NEVER be put on the road.
    Imagine what happens if, launched at 40 mph, it hits a mosquito? What a waste, these hundreds of hours of work for nothing? The place of this Bus is in a bubble of nitrogen, mounted on wedges, and sheltered from light...

  • @danielhelbig1116
    @danielhelbig1116 Рік тому +2

    Vw bus/bug, truly the era we need to bring back. Such beautiful and detailed cars

  • @rajiv4972
    @rajiv4972 Рік тому +3

    Awesome….was eagerly waiting for the next episode. Many thanks.

  • @rangercwgbear6352
    @rangercwgbear6352 Рік тому

    You two are getting closer to the paint day can’t wait to Kona in Paint and being able to push around on its wheels

  • @glynharper1066
    @glynharper1066 Рік тому

    Good to see another episode hit the screen, one day we might upload some of ours.

  • @randyisham7873
    @randyisham7873 Рік тому

    It’s amazing how much work and skill goes in to these buses. 👍🏻

  • @papoun94
    @papoun94 Рік тому

    I am happy to see your work progressing.. I have also done this for a large part of my professional life.. I very much miss my vw samba 67 de luxe all original.. it is with him that I have understood that the world was in color.. your sponsor PPG has a very good epoxy primer D8595 for the parts exposed to the seaside it is a good protection of the metal.. but hard to sand.. big thank you for sharing it is another small piece of life in color
    enjoy

  • @ifoodbezerrq
    @ifoodbezerrq Рік тому +1

    I am from brazil, i loved you worked

  • @donaldshields2483
    @donaldshields2483 Рік тому

    Very good work never seen anybody cry so particular very interesting to watch keep up the good work God bless

  • @kafa_u_kombiju
    @kafa_u_kombiju Рік тому +1

    This is art.

  • @alexeynixon9400
    @alexeynixon9400 Рік тому

    Fine! it’s very close for painting! Congratulations

  • @andyjrichie6709
    @andyjrichie6709 Рік тому

    So sorry to hear about claudio car, hope he will get it sorted soon, Kona looking great Mitch /Lori. Very much enjoying your hard work

  • @danielhelbig1116
    @danielhelbig1116 Рік тому +6

    Why does it say august 13 2021 in the bottom corner? Are these videos really 2 years old but you’re releasing them now???

  • @steveturner3864
    @steveturner3864 Рік тому

    I used to be a car hauler and delivered some split window buses to a guy in Huntington Beach. He has a lot of em. Then one Fourth of July I watched the parade on tv from there and saw his buses in the parade. It was quite entertaining

  • @charlyreyesolivares197
    @charlyreyesolivares197 Рік тому +1

    HOLA YA MERITO YA MERITO ANIMOOOOOOOO SALUDOS A TODOSSS

  • @woodydowler1594
    @woodydowler1594 Рік тому

    Anticipation of being paint 🎨 awesome work on everybody's part !

  • @austinl4635
    @austinl4635 Рік тому +1

    Coming along great Mitch! 🤙

  • @Lolek-iw8mw
    @Lolek-iw8mw Рік тому

    Man I love your films of restoring Kona
    Peace & Love from POLAND 🤙

  • @dgadver
    @dgadver Рік тому

    Everything is coming out perfect!!!!!

  • @kreherdenny7199
    @kreherdenny7199 Рік тому

    greatings from Germany „Stuttgart“ we see all your episodes. keep it up 👍👍👍

  • @Lakisleon
    @Lakisleon Рік тому

    Claudio deserves his own UA-cam channel.

  • @landonmarx4753
    @landonmarx4753 Рік тому

    August 2021...time travel!! Love the project. Can't wait to see it done.

  • @luciatomasodivito4138
    @luciatomasodivito4138 Рік тому +2

    Wow super 👍🏽

  • @danielhelbig1116
    @danielhelbig1116 Рік тому +3

    There’s enough bondo on the body to build a small shed

  • @Bertdevries4865
    @Bertdevries4865 Рік тому

    Claudio, Am I wrong or must they be installed other way around? Because of the mouning points of the axels. I love all the hard work you put in this bus for them. All the time you spent together, I think it almost most feel like a second family. I watch your show every day, Missed a couple of shows but here I am at nr 51. I can Imagin how much you want KONA to be painted. But your waitning will be rewarded😁. You are the two most wonderfull people I have seen on the internet for a long time. No NOT because your hearing problem but just because of your warm heart. And your beautifull lady is the sunshine in your house. I know sometimes it must be hear to spent 24 hours a day together, with mabey some differences, But you manage to bring the best of you to the surves. Sorry, some words are not correct speled, I know, but I am Dutch and I still yry and learn. You know that Bergsma is a DUTCH name from the NETHERlANDS? Well...I wish you and Lory a wonderfull and productive day. My name is Bert from Hillegom. the Netherlands. Sincerely......until next time. My word for theday is: "If you want to be loved, Love and be loveable"

  • @mattgreven7615
    @mattgreven7615 Рік тому

    blows my mind how much better this bus will be than when it was new. I'm pretty sure the factory didn't put a fraction of the time into fit/finish. These videos are addicting. I can't fathom how many hours ($$$) have gone into this build.

  • @mauriziovigoni1051
    @mauriziovigoni1051 Рік тому

    Faccio i mie complimenti questo signore e molto bravo nel fare il suo mestiere

  • @athwalvideos2420
    @athwalvideos2420 Рік тому

    Nice sharing

  • @rayboucher479
    @rayboucher479 Рік тому +1

    Better than the factory boots they are removable !

  • @Marcmpw
    @Marcmpw Рік тому

    a volkswagen commercial vehicle employee sends greetings from hannover / germany where the bulli was manufactured a long time ago 🙂🤙🏻

  • @johnveerkamp1501
    @johnveerkamp1501 11 місяців тому

    BETTER THEN NEW !!!!

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma  11 місяців тому

      😄🤙🏼 thanks!

  • @user-re5mj9ww9o
    @user-re5mj9ww9o Рік тому +3

    Наконец то дождались😊

    • @PavelNSK
      @PavelNSK Рік тому

      Санта барбара же!☺️

    • @user-re5mj9ww9o
      @user-re5mj9ww9o Рік тому

      @@PavelNSK ну так, все же интересно как он ее доведёт до ума и какой она будет

  • @carlosnapoletanoneto7688
    @carlosnapoletanoneto7688 Рік тому +1

    Hi Mic !! Congratulations to you all Guys from Brasil !!! Nice Job

  • @jonasmichaelmoir9378
    @jonasmichaelmoir9378 Рік тому +1

    Claudio used to be a car or a bus in his past life😂❤

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia Рік тому

    Getting there.👍

  • @ricardolopezgutierrez1989
    @ricardolopezgutierrez1989 Рік тому +1

    Saludos de Mexico Mic

  • @nino2461
    @nino2461 Рік тому +1

    😀magnifico come sempre, i tuoi video sono fantastici.

  • @dannyfoust3123
    @dannyfoust3123 Рік тому +2

    Great video, and yes, the quality of Claudio's work is over the top! I'm looking very much forward to paint. You guys nail it!

  • @alvaroalfaro8979
    @alvaroalfaro8979 Рік тому

    So close to the end, I love this build, I will love to see it being swap to EV.

  • @LermitFernandez
    @LermitFernandez Рік тому +1

    He seguido hasta ahora todo el proceso y trabajo en esa furgoneta, y esto ya no es una restauración: estan haciendo un coche nuevo. Mucho trabajo que claro, cuando acaben, será un vehículo de exposición. Felicitaciones al equipo y con ganas de verlo terminado. Saludos desde España.

  • @cemalalagoz4322
    @cemalalagoz4322 Рік тому

    Great work well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @johngrant1337
    @johngrant1337 Рік тому +1

    good video, wow a lot of bondo

  • @locosporlosvolkys7640
    @locosporlosvolkys7640 Рік тому

    Cada vez se acerca más lel momento de pintar a kona. Ya no puedo esperar más.

  • @joseeduardo9264
    @joseeduardo9264 Рік тому

    show! Say a Hello from Brazil

  • @hugo73gathier21
    @hugo73gathier21 Рік тому +2

    WoW !👏🏻❤️

  • @bguerreiros
    @bguerreiros Рік тому +1

    Show de bola, já tive um Fusca aqui no Brasil, e fiz a reforma completa dele, hoje tenho uma Mazda que estou consertando, parabens.

  • @jmt7720
    @jmt7720 Рік тому +1

    Excelente trabajo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @PortalFPV
    @PortalFPV Рік тому +3

    Watching how hard Claudio is working to get a perfectly smooth finish....I am so fearful for the day of your first door ding 😫

  • @rayboucher479
    @rayboucher479 Рік тому +2

    His is Mercedes type workmanship !

  • @lycian123
    @lycian123 Рік тому +1

    Claudio does all this work but you get the fans. How about a Claudio day?

  • @rainerwaansinn
    @rainerwaansinn Рік тому

    Wonderful to watch you at work. So much love for every detail! When the 'guys' built the original of this car back then at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, they took - I guess - a tenth of the time as you now for this restoration. Keep it up!!! And greetings from Germany, I am older than the car 🙂

    • @lucasRem-ku6eb
      @lucasRem-ku6eb Рік тому

      Original T1 is from Pon, The Netherlands.
      This is build in Mexico.

  • @krekautofunilaria8730
    @krekautofunilaria8730 Рік тому +2

    Top logo logo estará com pintura novinha

  • @kurtie12
    @kurtie12 Рік тому

    Looking good!

  • @jonwilkinson8838
    @jonwilkinson8838 Рік тому

    Love it. From day one super cool 😎😎😎

  • @kennethengstrom9261
    @kennethengstrom9261 Рік тому

    Great craftmanship on the bus 👌and great video👍. Hi from Sweden 🇸🇪

    • @lucasRem-ku6eb
      @lucasRem-ku6eb Рік тому

      Duc Tape it, good enough for races...
      He should strip it, redo the frame first, worth it, but for racing ?

  • @toliakvw
    @toliakvw Рік тому +2

    Лайк супер

  • @peterlaize5698
    @peterlaize5698 Рік тому +1

    Good job perfect

  • @KA4UPW
    @KA4UPW Рік тому +2

    Modify the back rail of yhe front roof rack, and the front rail of the back roof rack so a surfboard can lay flat between them!

  • @mk5_ej4m_gti49
    @mk5_ej4m_gti49 Рік тому +1

    Love it..!!! im from episod 1 dude !

    • @alltruenews
      @alltruenews Рік тому

      Hi, I have a question. How is Mitch able to have access to the shop and the workers?

    • @fireboyny1037
      @fireboyny1037 Рік тому

      @@alltruenews No they had wait for someone to open shop so he able to work on it. Because shop have alarm system im sure.

  • @fredypineda3649
    @fredypineda3649 Рік тому

    Ánimo viejo querido..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @toliakvw
    @toliakvw Рік тому +1

    Super vw

  • @davidhomen4528
    @davidhomen4528 Рік тому

    That pigeon might have been frightened by a hawk that was close by.

  • @marcoantoniodelafuente8354
    @marcoantoniodelafuente8354 Рік тому +1

    Impresionante trabajo,al
    lta calidad de detalle felicidades

  • @maswindojakarta301
    @maswindojakarta301 Рік тому

    nice car

  • @siddembowski2844
    @siddembowski2844 Рік тому

    Gettin close