Mastering 3 Vital Repairs - Battery Tray, Quarter Panel, Window Sill | VW Bus Restoration Episode:58
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
- #restoration #vwbus #rust
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Welcome back to Vangabonders, the ultimate destination for vintage automobile enthusiasts! In this riveting episode, your host Kris takes you through a triumphant journey of restoring a 1973 VW Bus. Get ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of classic car restoration as Kris tackles not one, not two, but three major repairs that will leave you in awe.
🔧 *Repair #1: Installing and Welding a New Battery Tray*
We kick off with a crucial repair, brought to you by our generous friends at Heritage Parts Centre. Witness the skillful installation and welding of a brand-new battery tray, ensuring that our beloved VW Bus has a solid foundation for all its future adventures. A big shoutout to Heritage Parts Centre for providing the battery tray to our channel free of charge! Use discount code "VANGABONDERS10" for 10% off on their website!
🔧 *Repair #2: Welding in a Replacement Patch on the Quarter Panel using the Butt and Cut Technique*
The journey continues as Kris demonstrates the art of precision welding by seamlessly integrating a replacement patch onto the quarter panel. Learn the intricate butt and cut technique that transforms an eyesore into a masterpiece, preserving the classic charm of our vintage ride.
🔧 *Repair #3: Reviving the Window Sill with Expert Welding*
The final challenge takes us to the window sill, where rust had taken its toll. Watch as Kris fearlessly removes the old rust, making way for a brand-new window sill. The welding prowess showcased here is nothing short of inspiring, reminding us all of the beauty of meticulous restoration.
Join Kris on this riveting episode of Vangabonders, where dedication meets craftsmanship, and history is given a new lease on life. Whether you're a seasoned restoration enthusiast or just starting your journey, this video is packed with insights, tips, and techniques that will fuel your passion. Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe, and ring the notification bell to stay updated on our journey to revive this iconic 1973 VW Bus!
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Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Struggling With The Battery Tray Install: 0:18
Welding In The Battery Tray: 3:56
Quarter Panel Install Prep: 4:26
Welding In The Middle Rocker: 5:38
Preparing The Quarter Panel For Install: 6:04
Using The "Butt and Cut" Technique: 6:56
Welding in The Quarter Panel Patch: 8:44
Using Hammer and Dolly To Straighten out the panel: 10:10
Finishing The Quarter Panel Welds: 10:52
Preparing for Window Sill Replacement: 12:20
Removing VW Paint With Aircraft Stripper: 13:20
Treating The Rust with Naval Jelly: 14:24
Cutting Out The Rusted Section: 15:00
Making The Replacement Patch: 17:19
Welding in The Window Sill Patch: 18:27
Completed Repairs: 18:50
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Outstanding!
Never knew about plug welding, now I got a new tool. Thank you!
Thank you for a great video that you explain what you are doing WHILE you are doing it. It makes for a much better video. AND no stupid music. Thank you!
watched this twice... just to get everything... NICE work.
The bus is coming along very nicely Nice work
Thank you!
Another great and informative video 😊
Binged through lots of videos. I enjoy your videos and can’t wait to see your bus finished
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoy the series
Your Bus is looking great .
Dude! Great amount of work done! Your process is going faster and faster!
Bro looks awesome thanks for putting these videos together I’ve got a similar restore but only in the bottom rockers and fenders n nose piece
Coming along nicely!!! Thanks for the inspiration for me to keep on restoring my 1979 VW bus 😎
Glad I could help inspire you! That’s one of the main reason I make these videos
@@Vangabondershey buddy I’ve got a 1976 tin top with a fuel injection where can I look to see what size motor I have and also I have a cot of sumsort but I have no idea where I can use it
Mine is a 78 with a 72hp 1970cc EFI engine. This is standard for 76-79. I believe the "cot" you speak of has mounting tabs that are above the driver and passenger seats on the pillars. A small child can sleep there or you can use it for storage.
The hole punching / flanging tool is great to have. So many of these things save you a lot of time and frustration.
Just binge watched all 58 episodes in a couple of days! Looking forward to the next episode. Subscribed. Definitely gives me the inspiration needed to get back to work on my 1972 bus, will definitely be making that roll over jig. Thanks. 😀
Welcome aboard! Good luck with the rotisserie you will love it
I always hit the like button before I watch your videos. I always watch your videos from start to finish. I always love your videos. … And while you are at Harbor Fright, get yourself a sand blaster. You might need one. 😜
Loving the welding, I will be purchasing my first welder soon and cant wait to get practicing.
You're gonna love it
I'm having fun , thanks
Glad you are enjoying the series :)
You’re becoming a great welder and fabricator!
Keep the content coming.
Great Vid 🤘🏼. Why is it with restorations, it's so frustrating at the time but satisfying when you complete each section. Keep at it Bro.
Hi there! You're really doing a fantastic job! I drive a 71' named "Larry" and he's got that damn rust driverside were the windshield meets the nose, which i guess isn't that bad considering i live in Massachusetts 😅😅😅😅! I'm learning alot from you (it's not like my husband will let me even hold the welder) i think it's super important for women to know everything they can about the REALLY old Bus & vdub vert they own 😉 Larry also has his own stickers the lil ones love them @car shows! So, i wanna pop one in the mail for you & I'm going to buy a sweatshirt too! Keep up the great work, I'll be watching!!!
As always, your thorough approach to removing rust and carefully fitting replacement parts impresses me very much. I don't have a VW Campervan but your channel and Brandon's Bus are compulsive viewing for me. Thank you.
Glad you enjoy the content! Brandon makes some awesome videos too. I hope to some day pass by his shop and do a colab with him
You're doing great work. I thought you posted every Sunday as well.
I’m a little behind right now but doing my best to keep the videos consistent! Thanks for the comment 😊
Why are the panels called rockers?
@@anthonykinrade8642 I can't tell if I'm being setup for a joke or not lol
@@Vangabonders No, I genuinely don't know...
@@anthonykinrade8642 I don't know
Very impressive attention to detail 👍🏻🏴
Thanks for the inspiration!!!
I have literally watched hundreds of welding videos, and yours are right up there at the top, along with your narration and explanations. Doesnt hurt that I have a bus needing many of these repairs, too. :)
Great video!
When it comes to details and thoroughness, you got it! No generalizations for your project here. We in the VW like mind world, do the same. Your work in details is very enjoyable to watch and listen. You have a great narrator voice. That really makes a big difference for me👍when it comes to listening to some one for over 15 minutes. Thnx for the videos!
I admire your endurance. keep on going!
Thank you, I will
Way to go Kris! It is going to be satisfying to see that entire section done. You are getting close to having the cleanest bus around.
I like the longer episodes kris! Looking so good. Used the heritage discount this week 😊
Great to hear!!!
6:04 u could also clamp your funky green panel to the bus and use a 1 mm cutting disk or a reciprocating air saw and cut through both panels at once. the cutting disk will provide the perfect gap for a buttweld. Oh and don't worry about the gap u had this happens, if u can step across it u can weld across it.
Good job! I have had the battery tray go in easier when the corner is in but sometimes it is easier to do the tray first than the corner. I have done every repair you have done in this video and more, and you are doing a great job.
The 20 minutes flew by! Great job on the repairs
Glad you liked it!
If you haven't already, you may want to shine a bright light behind the quarter panel just to make sure that the big gap has been fully welded. Thanks for another great video!!
This is a nice episode length. Thanks for sharing
Looks like your bringing back a $100,000 VW van, can't wait to see you driving her
hey! sorry for not being there for the live stream, for freshman year i got accepted in to percussion ensemble and i have band camp this week so i was not there Saturday morning to watch the stream but i should be able to be there on the next one. but great video! looking forward for more.
Excellent video! It gives me some confidence about working on my project car.
Ah, I missed these vids 🙂
That Harbor Freight punch works great!
Mate, excellent work - loving this series!
All hail the algorithm! Nice job too...got to get back to mine!
Let me tell you, that spot welder is so heavy, sometimes I opt for the mig welder instead. It is still nice to have it available for the times when its easy. Ive been waiting for this episode all weekend :)
Love the battery tray puzzle 😂 Great fabrication! Keep up the good work 👍
Always lot's of time and work involved. Coming out great. Just be happy in your work,,,
Excellent work man! I stumbled across your channel and now I'm hooked! Getting ready to start a very similar project myself. Keep up the good work.
AWESOME CONTENT, PROFESSIONAL CAMERA WORK, txs for sharing...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! You have inspired me (a handy person with no experience restoring cars) to restore a 1971 Super Beetle! I have Episode 1 up and running! Almost 600 views in 6 days!
Great video, thank you!
I am loving this series! You're doing an amazing job bud. Giving me a lot of good info for my Jeep project.👍
Looks stellar bud!
Fantastic work buddy 👍🏻 love the struggle with the battery tray lol 😆 No Mallory 😢 🏴
Brilliant work! watching this series of vids has pushed me to buy some panels for my bus to try and get it back on the road, but I need to get my other projects done so I can make space indoors to weld out of the weather :)
Go for it!
Ótimo serviço parabéns! Serviço de qualidade.
obrigado
Comment for the win. Sweet find with heritage.
Stellar job Broda 🤙
I recently found your channel and have unashamedly binged this whole series over the last week or so - been awesome to see your skill and confidence grow each episode! Keep it up.
You are giving me a kick to finish up the minor jobs I’ve got going on my ‘65 Beetle - and buy a welder!
Buy welder, you won't regret it. Glad you enjoy the series!
I don't know anything about VWs, but I love your spirit of "figure it out". Keep up the good work!
Nice work man!!! Keep doing it! Regards from Brazil! This VW Bus here we call as Kombi, very classic.
Sweet job like a PRO!!!
Great work !
About time you got a sponsor
Great info and fun to watch
Bro, I watched the whole video It’s giving me the courage to start on mine
Nice 👍
Great work.
Nice work!
Great work keep pushing
Great video, I'm doing a classic mini but just got my welder and lots of good transferrable info.
Good job!!!
Great work
Looking great 👌
Inspiring to watch! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video!!!! (As expected!)
Glad I stumbled on this channel. Love watching Metal work done on these old cars. Always pick up some great tips. When welding a large gap sometimes it is helpful to put a chuck of copper behind the weld if you can. Weld won't stick to it and it dissipates heat. But of course sometimes you can't do that if you don't have access. Keep up the vids. Love them.
Comments. Great work, you are doing a great job!
Very nice work👍🤙
Great 👍 work .
it's going to look fantastic, with passion and patience you can go a long way!
Great job ✌️
You keep me inspired to work on my own truck
You can do it!
Nice work dude
All ways a good show
Nice work
Good job 👍
If you have bigger gaps, try to use a piece of copper from behind the gap. It is easier to weld then
Wonderful
Great work mate, you should be very proud of what you are achieving.
Love this! New subscriber 😄
Thanks for subbing!
Enjoyed it
Neat work bro 👌
The bus is getting there
I use to work in a ship yard welding together thick metal plates… sometimes the gaps we had would be around an inch! Granted I could pour as much heat on it as I wanted but seeing you bridge together sheet metal like that is some pro stuff! Keep up the great work!
Love the videos Keep it up
Will do! 🫡
Looking great, it's going to be awesome when it's all done.
A welding printer 😂
Great work man!!!
I could see the prob right off the bat, its your man bun and ear pieces...just kidding I am a retired heavy duty tech and also did a lot of semi tractor builds and currently restoring my 68 Z/28 Camaro I have had on the back burner for 40 yrs.Believe me I feel your pain and you are doing an EXCELLENT job. I subscribed and liked keep the faith and " become one with the VW ". One of the cool things I noticed is your shop is very clean and that deserves a thumbs up itself :)
Thanks for the comment. I try to keep my shop clean but it could be so much more well organized. I’m slowly working on it as it makes the project go by smoother when you can actually find your tools! Cheers and thanks for the sub
hope you did not take offense about your man bun guess I am jealous because my hair decided to leave a few years ago lol
also I forgot to compliment the tip over jig it looks outstanding and do you have a build video for that.
no offense taken haha and here is the link to my video on building the rotisserie: czcams.com/video/4Ouh5H1jXHU/video.html@@ljm7651
Good job
Nice work! Go ahead and get the hole nibbler
Looking good. Keep it hp
Nice. Have you tried cleco clamps for lining up panels reliably? Really inexpensive and work great.