finally getting started on our van restoration (it's already broken)

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    In Becky's last vlog, she showed you a tour of her 1972 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Van, and talked about everything that was wrong with it, so it's time to get to work! In this video, Becky and Austin replace the car starter and repair the breaks.
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  • @bee3456
    @bee3456 7 місяців тому +361

    Austin’s ‘mirror’ is perfection. Also whoever edited this is epic

    • @TheSorryLife
      @TheSorryLife  7 місяців тому +24

      the resemblance is uncanny

    • @reneel9570
      @reneel9570 7 місяців тому

      I ❤ this too 😂

    • @dianekb03
      @dianekb03 6 місяців тому

      The no no bird head shake was brilliant imo

  • @fliterbeen
    @fliterbeen 7 місяців тому +270

    Austin could totally do his own videos!! So fun

    • @TheSorryLife
      @TheSorryLife  7 місяців тому +20

      if you haven't seen it already watch this video that he made : ua-cam.com/video/DyGvBAwdZ-4/v-deo.htmlsi=7ObSMzRAkhVw5680

    • @pastapins1263
      @pastapins1263 7 місяців тому +2

      We need his series 😂😂❤

  • @LeticiaCarvalho06
    @LeticiaCarvalho06 7 місяців тому +189

    Austin’s sense of humor is top notch! 😂 You should start a The Sorry Guys side channel for him and Elliot.

  • @emmamc8592
    @emmamc8592 7 місяців тому +172

    Came for a Sorry vlog, stayed for Austin👏🏻

  • @poniesandproteins
    @poniesandproteins 7 місяців тому +95

    As someone who started following you all for the DIY content, I'm surprisingly really enjoying the side quest into car building! I have no real interest in cars so it's not something I would have sought out on its own, so its great to have the opportunity to learn more about it with creators I'm already invested in and genuinely find very funny and engaging. Not that I would go out and repair my own car, but I left this video understanding more about brakes, and would feel a lot more confident talking with my mechanic when inevitable car repairs are needed.

  • @thiscrudematter
    @thiscrudematter 7 місяців тому +19

    I genuinely would love to see an Austin-centric series of how-to vids for cars. I really appreciate the easy way he breaks steps down, and explains how and why things work. It felt like he was teaching instead of just talking at the camera.

  • @lisapoulsen5452
    @lisapoulsen5452 7 місяців тому +37

    Austin’s energy and humour are everything!!

  • @lozarkderccy3254
    @lozarkderccy3254 7 місяців тому +51

    Austin being a SorryGuy is sooooo good! I’ve always heard some of those automotive terms, but seeing someone actually work on them was so cool. Great video guys!!! Love the updates!

  • @cathylavorante6871
    @cathylavorante6871 7 місяців тому +105

    Love watching you and Austin work together. I think it’s great that you really try to be as sustainable as you can. I can’t wait for the inside to be done!! Great job Austin and Becky!💖💖💖

  • @jojocatattack
    @jojocatattack 7 місяців тому +26

    Austin fixing the brakes was highly entertaining. Nothing better than a man who knows his way around a vehicle.

  • @thehecticglow_
    @thehecticglow_ 7 місяців тому +32

    Re: what Becky said about cars and sustainability, I know cars aren’t the best for the environment but I absolutely love the fact that you can essentially repair a car forever. I bought my current car used with 200k miles on it and it still runs great! Plus it’s less environmental impact than a brand new one

  • @phoebe256
    @phoebe256 7 місяців тому +36

    I love this series! It's so fun to see Becky and Austin working together, literally couples goals!

  • @cathryncavalli
    @cathryncavalli 7 місяців тому +2

    “What size hammer do we need!?” 😂😂 I cackled a little too loud at that. Austin’s dry humor is hilarious

  •  7 місяців тому +6

    I feel like a Q&A time with Austin is needed! Dude you are soooo skilled! Where did you learn all of that? How? Where are you at with your other car (the Camaro if I recall from a vlog years ago)? The people deserves to know 😂

  • @emmacollins8403
    @emmacollins8403 7 місяців тому +10

    In the UK it's completely normal to learn and pass your test with manual. It's actually not that common someone driving an automatic, usually older people who switch to automatic to make it easier for them. Manual is super easy once you get it :)

  • @nicoleadel
    @nicoleadel 7 місяців тому

    I'm loving this vehicle renovation/ repair series 😂 this could definitely be on the main channel

  • @hevlev766
    @hevlev766 7 місяців тому +4

    We need more videos of Austin explaining car mechanics to us..

  • @xingcat
    @xingcat 7 місяців тому +7

    One of the greatest things about old VW's is how easily you can fix the engine. It's often a big old chore, but the parts make sense, even to those of us (like me) who don't really understand engines terribly well.

  • @sashaainbinder8553
    @sashaainbinder8553 7 місяців тому +4

    Instantly obsessed with this series!! I didn't know Austin was a mechanic - what a perfect project for you two!!

  • @moda78z
    @moda78z 7 місяців тому +24

    It is ALWAYS fun when you two do a video together. I know I’ll be smiling and laughing a lot! 😁
    Oh! Who’s editing this? It suits the vibes perfectly! ❤️👍

  • @Justbeeadi
    @Justbeeadi 7 місяців тому

    Austin’s garage is giving kens mojo dojo casa house realness and i love it

  • @freckledspeckled5406
    @freckledspeckled5406 7 місяців тому +14

    I’ve been looking at VW buses to revive and use as a wedding “prop” or food service vehicle and there are surprisingly few videos about it on UA-cam. I forgot you got this! Excited for the journey.

  • @BloodHoneySin
    @BloodHoneySin 7 місяців тому

    I’m in the process of building out my second van, it’s a 96’ Chevy G30, my first one was a 95’. I’m not a van lifer, my vans are more in the realm of 70’s Shaggin wagons. Custom for comfort. I have so many ideas for my van, I’m so antsy to do things but you know time and money are needed lol. One thing at a time! Getting the important things done, the stuff necessary for it to operate properly, then the fun stuff!

  • @lovingmayberry307
    @lovingmayberry307 7 місяців тому +4

    Love having Austin in videos with you! You guys are adorable. 😊

  • @perlahernandez1201
    @perlahernandez1201 7 місяців тому +2

    I am LOVING the sorry squad expanding into different content and projects. Very excited to see this series

  • @StanleyDo
    @StanleyDo 7 місяців тому

    Austin and Becky are so cute together! Couple goals.

  • @Deaanl1
    @Deaanl1 7 місяців тому +1

    One has to appreciate a man that is handy. They're very few in today's generation... 👍 If you have a handy hubby. Well done austin

  • @saragoose
    @saragoose 7 місяців тому

    I have such VW van nostalgia... When I was a kid in the 80s, my mum drove a 70s VW van (not a camper, just a van). We sadly got rid of it when I was around 7-8 after it broke down on the highway several times. And when I was 5, my parents took all of us (me and 2 younger siblings) to Europe (mostly Germany, Netherlands and Austria) for a summer. My dad had to go for work and we lived in a westfalia camper van with a pop-top. We had a tent vestibule where my brother slept in a travel crib and my sister and I slept in the top bed. We had so many adventures, and also I think my parents were a bit nuts for doing this... But my mum said it was way less crazy than her being stuck at home alone with 3 little kids...

  • @jessrobinson7333
    @jessrobinson7333 7 місяців тому

    AUSTIN AND BECKY ARE MY FAV 💕

  • @Junes.dreams.uk_
    @Junes.dreams.uk_ 7 місяців тому +4

    Your hubby’s got Ken energy when working out 🏋️‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @makeupp365
    @makeupp365 7 місяців тому

    loving the danny cameos!! sweetest helper

  • @vanessap386
    @vanessap386 6 місяців тому

    Never would I have imagined watching a car repair vid would be exciting. I loved it!!

  • @amandazoglio
    @amandazoglio 7 місяців тому +2

    I feel like I learned a lot in this video! Also in movies whenever someone was like “the cut the brake line” I was always like …what does that mean!?! And now I know what a brake line is! I feel like these videos will legit help me when I have to bring my car into the shop

  • @metroteacher
    @metroteacher 7 місяців тому +2

    Now I know how brakes work! Great video, so glad I didn’t skip it! Becky, I learned to drive on a stick-shift, which is what we called it back in the ‘70s (USA). It’s EASY. Just takes a little coordination and practice; just like learning to ride a bike but you won’t get skinned knees!

    • @paulas_lens
      @paulas_lens 7 місяців тому +1

      I am sooooo glad I learned ti drive stick-shift. It is actually a good skill to have.

    • @metroteacher
      @metroteacher 7 місяців тому

      @@paulas_lens yes! Although not needed much anymore. I had to sell an older sports car when my knees just could not take the shifting.

  • @paulas_lens
    @paulas_lens 7 місяців тому

    That scene of the push start, THAT right there WAS the 70s 😂

  • @hollyhasegawa6095
    @hollyhasegawa6095 6 місяців тому

    Oh gosh this van when you get it finished will be so amazing, I remember when my kids were young we had one of these vans it was blue and white and I have known how to drive a manual vehicle since I first learned how to drive when I was 16 years old. My kids really loved riding in this van and then when they got older we just sold it, but I still wish that I had it because it really was a lot of fun to drive. Thanks so much for sharing this really fun video and I am excited to see more work on it. Have a beautiful day, sending love and hugs. 😂🥰🤗👏🙏💜💜

  • @oliviathompson1975
    @oliviathompson1975 7 місяців тому

    Is it weird that I would love to see more of this detailed automotive work from Austin?!! Future UA-camr orrrrrr?👀🤣👏🏼👏🏼

  • @kaitlintessier4190
    @kaitlintessier4190 7 місяців тому

    Omg Kara and Nate just put out a video about Nate taking a trip with his Pop in his 1970 VW camper van, which he restored. It's such a sweet episode and the van is gorgeous. It will give you all the feels ❤❤❤

  • @kdog3305
    @kdog3305 7 місяців тому

    THIS IS SUCH A FUN SERIES

  • @reneel9570
    @reneel9570 7 місяців тому

    Love that it’s “push” start

  • @CK1000ism
    @CK1000ism 7 місяців тому +4

    I swear on Danny Boy is a pretty good way of stating truth. Who would doubt the truth of that statement?

  • @KresantR
    @KresantR 7 місяців тому +1

    Austin’s mirror joke made my day so much 😂

  • @veronicam.hernandez5351
    @veronicam.hernandez5351 7 місяців тому +1

    Austin needs to do more videos!

  • @jamiealberg5201
    @jamiealberg5201 7 місяців тому +1

    When I was learning stick shift, I sat in my car without starting it and learned the clutch and gear shift. It helps when you go to actually drive.
    Just sit and press the clutch in and out, it will help you learn its “catch spot”
    Then sit for awhile with the clutch pushed down and go through the gears, and back. It will help you when you start driving to know the layout. I would also say the gears out loud as I went through them.
    I hope this helps, I did this after a week of stalling out on the road.

  • @Jj85741
    @Jj85741 7 місяців тому +4

    So happy you guys are sharing this. I’m sure you might find most TSG members are not inclined towards car building but you both do make up for it. So nice also to see Austin taking the lead here and Becky who know all things home DIY is now the student. Good luck you two ❤

  • @evlash721
    @evlash721 7 місяців тому

    The “mirror”!!! Such a smiley vid

  • @sanchezban303
    @sanchezban303 7 місяців тому

    Austin is my new favorite Sorry Girl!

  • @funsizepanda
    @funsizepanda 7 місяців тому +1

    Oh yes! This was awesome :) My dad was a car mechanic for most of his career, so it's nice to see a small example of what he might have been doing in the shop. That smell of the grease and the oil and the buzzing of power tools gives me a sense of peace/contentment that only a mechanic's daughter would have haha...

  • @solinelgonzalez8312
    @solinelgonzalez8312 7 місяців тому

    That's exactly how my family got many VWs to start.

  • @LifeofFallon
    @LifeofFallon 7 місяців тому

    when you were pushing the van the first thing that came to my mind was little miss sunshine!

  • @mfs13
    @mfs13 7 місяців тому +2

    I love this series so much!!! I actually own and restored two VW with my husband. Please consider do a Subaru swap for the motor. Now you can also change the transmission to automatic so would be easer to drive for you. Learning manual in a vintage car is pretty stressful.

  • @Larameme
    @Larameme 7 місяців тому

    In the 90s I was a flight attendant for Delta here in LA and I had a vw cabriolet and twice a week I had to start it like that to get to the airport!

  • @cynthiat6505
    @cynthiat6505 7 місяців тому

    I’m in love with Danny! And Austin is a magician!

  • @starhill6792
    @starhill6792 7 місяців тому

    The part where y’all are asking what size we thought a starter would be 😆
    I actually knew ahead of time, but it is so funny to hear y’all thought it would he so small at first!

  • @sindysimms4001
    @sindysimms4001 7 місяців тому

    Awesome brake job Austin.

  • @romanahoch6288
    @romanahoch6288 7 місяців тому

    Austin is a legend! So hilarious🤩

  • @madimonti
    @madimonti 7 місяців тому

    As somebody who works on cars the detail in the brake job he did was just *chef’s kiss*

  • @lanak99
    @lanak99 7 місяців тому

    I'm LOVING this van content. I've always been curious about restoring a vehicle and you both do such a great job of talking us through the process, it really makes it feel less intimidating. Makes me want to take a mechanics course!

  • @arynarudzevich3623
    @arynarudzevich3623 7 місяців тому

    love the energy! i wasnt into cars before but now i am!

  • @carolinerowland2
    @carolinerowland2 7 місяців тому +1

    Your little mechanic outfit is giving April O’Neil from TMNT!

  • @Livmywayforever
    @Livmywayforever 7 місяців тому

    THANK U FOR ALL THE DANNY CONTENT!!!! HES ADORABLE TELL HIM I SAID HELLO AND GIVE HIM PETS PLEASE

  • @rosevanstaden4562
    @rosevanstaden4562 6 місяців тому

    Austin is so entertaining 😂! Love the two of you btw oh and of course the fluffy kiddo Danny boi

  • @beaatpeace2490
    @beaatpeace2490 7 місяців тому +3

    I ❤ Becky+Austin < need that as a bumper sticker 😂 You guys interactions are So much fun. Tell Austin's Ukrainian friend that you two are a thing people could watch all the time! Love Becky's Aerosmith tee🤘. And Austin "was going to get a mirror but this was cheaper & basically the same thing" 😅😂 Loved this!

  • @antiquesrestoration3874
    @antiquesrestoration3874 7 місяців тому

    Sorry Guy is a great addition!

  • @meganroberts2558
    @meganroberts2558 7 місяців тому

    I absolutely LOVE an Austin video! 🎉 Also... that vaaannnn! 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @CoverediCake
    @CoverediCake 7 місяців тому +1

    You're such a sweet couple 🥰 And watching someone work sure is entertaining.

  • @carter6967
    @carter6967 7 місяців тому

    Austin is so dreamy

  • @katelandxox
    @katelandxox 7 місяців тому

    Not the insurance ad immediately after you said “it needs better brakes”

  • @laaa_s
    @laaa_s 7 місяців тому

    Austin solely fixing my poor attention span bc why was I so invested in seeing him change the breaks although I didn’t understand a thing about it 💀

  • @bravogarcia
    @bravogarcia 7 місяців тому

    Austin needs his own show here❤

  • @lain9872
    @lain9872 7 місяців тому

    learning on a broken clutch will make you great at manual. i got used to my shotty clutch and never even fixed it

  • @cheri6785
    @cheri6785 4 місяці тому

    I am seriously loving your van series❣️❣️❣️

  • @artstartdiy
    @artstartdiy 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for showing us all that, Bec and Austin! I had 3 older brothers and my dad fixing cars and apart from their misogynistic comments (‘you don’t want to get your hands dirty’ etc) they always made out it was sooo difficult. Right tools, knowledge and anyone can do it!❤️✨

    • @paulas_lens
      @paulas_lens 7 місяців тому

      High Five that last sentence if yours!!!

  • @Squabetty
    @Squabetty 7 місяців тому

    What a freaking awesome video you guys!! I love having Austin put his face in front of the camera. Cars have always been such a mystery to me and it is wonderful to see details of how it all works. You guys make it so friendly and so…..yes, entertaining!! Thank you!! And yes, kudos to the editor and kudos to the camera people.😊

  • @ktdid627
    @ktdid627 7 місяців тому

    I love this. I know very little about the mechanics of cars but this is a really approachable way to learn a bit.

  • @reeniepeenie
    @reeniepeenie 7 місяців тому

    The baby Danny photo 🥹 so cute! Also Austin is hilarious, always love when he makes an appearance in your videos. You two are quite the dynamic duo 🔥

  • @Dexy83
    @Dexy83 7 місяців тому +3

    How is Austin gonna try to tell us he's not smiley? Even Danny smiles in y'alls family! ❤

  • @TamarLitvot
    @TamarLitvot 7 місяців тому +1

    Adore Austin! Bet he makes friends wherever he goes. I thought I wouldn’t be interested in this series because I’ll not into cars. But I really enjoyed watching this. I found the brake replacement fascinating- such a surprise! Now I’ll make sure I never miss an episode.
    As a public health professional who loves your channel - please please wear seatbelts (and likely you should replace the ones you have).

  • @monicamenezes66
    @monicamenezes66 7 місяців тому

    I've never watched someone working on a vehicle so this was super fascinating for me! I learned a lot! Thanks guys:) Definitely looking forward to the rest of the restoration

  • @user-gh6fk5ex1j
    @user-gh6fk5ex1j 7 місяців тому

    Oh the memories I had a push start vw too

  • @Frannyp4ck
    @Frannyp4ck 7 місяців тому

    I love this series and can't wait to see more! It's fascinating to see this being done, and see parts I know the names of but not how they look or the process for changing them out. You both are rocking it!

  • @bayareabeginnerreef13
    @bayareabeginnerreef13 7 місяців тому

    Yesssss I’ve been waiting for this update 😊

  • @patricia.g1651
    @patricia.g1651 7 місяців тому

    I'm the Chester Chicken when my husband works on the brakes, lol

  • @sophieaehae5185
    @sophieaehae5185 7 місяців тому

    This was so much fun! I like Austins humor and as the daughter of a car mechanic this was the first time I actually enjoyed learning something about car mechanics. I am already invested in this series!
    And in case you wanna know, the V in Volkswagen is pronounced like an F in German.

  • @sharonclarke8683
    @sharonclarke8683 7 місяців тому

    Omg I never thought I'd ever be interested in a guy messing with an engine etc but this was great😂can't wait for the next vidio❤❤

  • @amazingami53
    @amazingami53 7 місяців тому

    Starters vary in size depending on the size of the engine generally.

  • @auntieescreations4309
    @auntieescreations4309 7 місяців тому

    Austin is my favorite Sorry Girl

  • @mdavis027
    @mdavis027 7 місяців тому

    The reason your starter is smaller than the original is because at the time of manufacture, your van would might have used a Direct drive starter (or maybe a gear reduction starter), but these days we can use magnets to shrink the starter! Its real cool tech actually, if you're interested!

  • @moniquekyahlovewilson2374
    @moniquekyahlovewilson2374 7 місяців тому +1

    My only suggestion is to wear protective glasses. Yu don't want the rust from under the van falling in your eyes. I am so excited for this series!

  • @traceyc130
    @traceyc130 7 місяців тому

    When Becky showed how they started the car. I had a flashback to a girls’ road trip in my thirties where we travelled from Montreal to Maine Coast with no starter. The funniest part was getting gas and forgetting the starter was broken then quickly getting out and pushing the car to start. The looks we got😂. Good luck with this reno.

  • @Clarinalein
    @Clarinalein 7 місяців тому

    „Does it not? 👅„ 😂😂😂 love your guys Humor

  • @lindonald2087
    @lindonald2087 7 місяців тому

    I love this!! I used to change my own points and plugs back in the day, shout out to my Bro Jeff for teaching me...

  • @kathybeck5957
    @kathybeck5957 7 місяців тому

    Thank You, for I was my Dad's grease monkey helper. Back in the day, the military wanted me for the mechanic skills I had. Women were starting to get recognized for more positions. What wonderful memories. Good job guys!!

  • @shadowlessPhoenix
    @shadowlessPhoenix 7 місяців тому

    I enjoyed this video much more than I expected 😂

  • @MrKirby365
    @MrKirby365 5 місяців тому

    The clutch! 😂😂😂😂😂 I live

  • @Nanugale
    @Nanugale 7 місяців тому

    Great job Becky and Austin!!! Love the video, Austin is hilarious. Can't wait for the automobile flea!!

  • @litwin707
    @litwin707 7 місяців тому

    Woohoo!! So excited for you!!

  • @LE-se5zi
    @LE-se5zi 7 місяців тому +1

    Cute Video! You two work so well together

  • @samaror4947
    @samaror4947 7 місяців тому

    I had to pop the clutch in reverse because our VW rabbit diesel wouldn’t start in the cold. Had to carry ether too.

  • @Jj85741
    @Jj85741 7 місяців тому

    Austin is just such a sweetheart 😊