Forgotten 1987 VW Vanagon Syncro Westfalia- "Heidi"- Will it run? Chapter 2
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2023
- This 1987 VW Vanagon Syncro Westfalia was parked in 2001!! Do you think our team of vw enthusiasts can get it running and driving, and make the 600 mile journey home? WATCH AND FIND OUT!
In this chapter, I fly solo on a few trips out to work on the bus throughout the summer. Along the way, we repair a few other vanagons and have some great adventures throughout New England.
We're getting close- will "Heidi" drive 600 miles home under her own power!? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
All of your videos are fun to watch, and I appreciate the hard work it takes to make the video and hours of editing.
Always been curious about the Vanagon.
I used to have a Bus, years ago in the 1990's. A 1969 Camper. Got it for $500. It even had the original hammock that fit over the front seats and the snap on screen for the back. Everything worked, including the original radio.
The owner kept blowing motors, and said the current engine was expected to blow.
Well they removed the heat shield gasket! So the two things I fixed right away, replaced the heat shield gasket and did my own valve job. Replaced the fuel line etc. Loved that van.
I lived in New Mexico then and even during the hottest days, while so many told me I'd be stalled with vapor lock, I'd still be going. They all laughed at me about that heat shield gasket. LOL
I'd camp in that van. Travel around the state and had to use the slow truck lanes up mountain roads entertaining the truckers for being the little beige Bus among the slow trucks going up. They'd blast their air horns and hear a Meep Meep right back. Fun times.
Sadly I had to sell it to get me through college. I had a '63 Beetle and a '68 Karmann Ghia. All sold. But they went to good homes.
Can't afford to get any other cars anymore...however...I am fully enjoying the "Vanagon" videos to help satisfy my curiosity about those vans.
love this series! makes it seem less daunting of a task for someone with no experience. makes me excited to work on my vanagon!
Thanks friend! You’ve got this! Or ya don’t, but that’s an option too.
In the end- try? Quit? Giving up is fun.
I love watching this as I was a mad Vbud driver way back in the late 60ts and there was a group of us that all had vw bugs and loved working on them so this just takes me back so sending our love from just outside of Glasgow, Scotland 🏴 to you guys 👍💪🥃🏴
Thanks buddy!
Haha when you said tortoise I thought you meant a Diesel T3.
Love your videos
Dude the dash out, diesel furnace, wiring, etc. it’s all so relevant to me right now. It’s crazy. Thanks for making this man.
I’m glad I could inspire!!
This is pure gold.. watching every episode from Denmark in Europe
It's such a lovely attitude you got. don't overdo it, just get it done... love it... THANKS !!
Awesome buddy! I’m glad we could put a smile on your face!!!
Just bought a bus today. Learning a lot from your videos
Congratulations! You’re in for a full journey!
Well sir, I really like your attitude, skill and comedy you bring. Thank you.
Thanks buddy! I’m glad we could share a smile with ya!
i dont know anyone else who drives 12hours to tear out a dash to dig in cables in a rat nest mixed with daytime drinking...love your videos its very relaxing to see the horrors in different cars you guys find....knowing atleast its not my car my day could be worse.
It’s the only way! Lol Thanks for the support!
Always love to see your rescue missions. Your optimism is infectious and your practical viewpoint of each situation is inspiring. We're going to fix this, and maybe we won't, but that's ok! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
Thanks friend! That’s the idea-you’re part of the crew!
Another great update
Heck ya! What was your favorite part?
Dude, that diesel heater location is super clever. I have one in my van, but never thought about locating it inside the dash. Love the rescue videos!
Thanks man! I’ve actually put two heaters there before this one, so I’ve got three years or flawless miles on this location. It’s got all the noise as far away as possible while you sleep, the heat as close to you while you drive, and it’s totally unused space with no risk of a blanket or “stuff” blocking your heat! It’s perfect.
Just get it done!! Love all the footage!!
Sometimes it’s the only way!
12 hours to go and fix a bus, now that is for the love of it.
It’s an adventure! Saving another bus is easy- making a restoration a destination, not so much!
Can´t wait on the part 3.
As well I do admire your involvement with these T3. I do have one and it is more than enough
Get 4 more, and it gets easier! Lol
These videos are cool
Thanks buddy! What do you like about them?
Man I love these Syncro vids, not much out there. Please don’t ever stop producing content.
Thanks buddy! I like making it, but it’s a lot of work!
Can't wait to see the final product!! my dad's Westy isn't in the greatest shape but your videos make me want to bring that van back to its original glory!! Keep it up :)
Awesome buddy! Who says it needs to be in its “original glory”? Just make it work, and have fun with it!
@12:00 I have been enjoying the series. My favorite part is the personality. Looking forward to more!
Should have another chapter out soon!
I like the work you do on this channel , more frequent uploads would be nice .
How many cars a year are you suggesting I need to buy and repair!?
@@TheBarefootForge well as much as u need for ur channel to grow and make good money out of it I guess , but if u re not interested in that then more power to u and thnx for sharing this much .
I mean, if I even get close to half of the build getting paid for in sponsors and views over the course of a year…. I’d be surprised.
So it’s still $5,000 or so out of pocket for each build, then there’s insurance, all the costs up front, not covering any labor or editing time, etc etc etc. and that’s if the vehicle is free.
Free cars take $10,000 in Non-labor costs to get back on the road, this video series including labor would approach $25,000 SO FAR, and it’s only chapter 2 produced so far!
I’ll get a Patreon together.
Loved the video keep them coming. Man I’d love to do a solo road trip to vt. Beautiful landscape
You’re getting old, and then- you will die. Do it before then.
I really like what you do and very fun to watch. I would love to get one of these.
Let’s get ya one! I help people find their dream bus!
@@TheBarefootForge I'm in Texas and will definitely reach out once I get the approval from the wife. LOL That is the key. I don't care if its just the van. I wont need the camper because I'm no camping, I just love the looks of the van.
If you are back in NH, I'll show you some great dispersed camping.
Thanks buddy! That’s a truly gorgeous state.
Love it.
Awesome! Welcome aboard! You’re part of the crew- what was your favorite part?
Thanks for the content love it
Awesome bud! What was your favorite part?
Thanks for reviving another vanagon! I have done the same, driving parts across the country to save old vehicles.
POR15 patch would have been a better choice for that rust.
Why do ya say that? I’m personally very against por15 in most applications. But as you see- we did use POR-patch in this build, so we had it and have experience with it- where should we have used it that would have been considered a proper repair?
Great Video....as usual...I was happy to see your use of the cab heater, if you have time a closer look at that would be great, where do you route the fuel from please...
There are plans to do a deep dive into the furnace install as it’s own video. Someday.
Thanks I ill look forward to it, I have finished most of the exterior work on my van , time to tackle the interior...czcams.com/video/pgiUUzsZK_A/video.htmlsi=ozzfoL-hWPxa1RIu@@TheBarefootForge
Love watchin these. I don''t wanna say go full tutorial but it would be nice to get a lil more information about what you're doin or why or just getting to see more of the work being done. I know its hard filming everything specially when you're by yourself though. Hope that finger heals.♥
Oh that’s definitely not going to happen. It’s an active goal of my editing to make it not a tutorial, and I often cut 50% of the final edit in a fine toothed comb to NOT make it a tutorial. This one lost at least a half hour of instructive/tutorial based footage.
It just doesn’t appeal to enough folks, the view rate drops way off, and without playing the numbers game and appealing to the algorithm- I don’t get to make these.
So while I’m open to the idea of specific tutorial videos that individuals or brands would like to sponsor and suggest- that kinda content can’t get made without getting it paid for. Sorry. : /
@@TheBarefootForge thats what I was saying. Don't turn it into a tutorial. I just feel like a little more info would be nice since it seems like you have a wealth of information to share.
Loving these episodes. Do you ever find yourself working on air-cooled vanagons too? I'm working on repairing one currently and they are just so simple, charming (and slooow).
I generally don't work on the air-cooled ones much, but last year I owned one that had been parked for 20+ years. It was without a doubt the fastest vanagon I've owned, including the 4 I had at that time (two of which had engine swaps). The air-cooled runs very good when it's running correctly, and if it's not a rocket ship to 80MPH- it's broken, and you need to fix it.
They have lower gearing, so with stock sized tires- the most acceleration of any vanagon produced.
@@TheBarefootForge Oh, very cool. It's my first vanagon (or T3 as we call them here) so I dont have anything to compare it to other than modern cars but it def needs a rebuild in the coming year or two.
Oh mine was faster then a modern turbo charged 5 cylinder Volvo I drag raced…..
It should go!
nice job with the wiring! Do you have a link to purchase those hub connectors you used? they would be perfect for my project
I’ll post some links to the description in the next few days. Just check back. They work great!
Much appreciated, thanks for all the van content!
Great video!!! In several of ur videos u refer to the Amazon kit of electrical connectors…u have a link by chance?
Someday.
Progress!
Heck ya man! Since you follow on Instagram (@thebarefootforge) you’ve probably seen all the clips long before it gets published as a video. : )
Lol don't Google Boston cream pie😂😂😂😂😂 that will wake you up LMFAO
It’s fine if that’s what you’re into, but for me…. Idk…. Maybe it’s the accent.
Lokevhiding the diesel heater under the dash gonna do that. More detsil on how to remove dash n the heater used 🙏
There will likely be a full deep dive video on that showcasing the install on the blue bus.
Would love to do the heater install on my T3 Trakka Camper here in Australia (we didn't get Westys here but we had the only other VW dealers sold camper in the world by a company called Trakka). but our RHD dash has the fuse box right underneath it. Also, where are you placing the diesel fuel tank? @TheBarefootForge
That location likely won’t work for you- but perhaps? Currently I have a 2.5 gallon tank full of kerosene strapped to the spare tire plate. Inconvenient but outside the vehicle. The hope is to change this out for a gasoline furnace like the eberspacher I have in my blue bus in this location. It’s flawless. I 10/10 suggest the eberspacher over the cheap diesel one, but this is a budget build and getting used as a template.
Thank you . great information. Am really enjoying your videos.@@TheBarefootForge
Where you got those axle stands? Wheres the safe spots ? Lee 🇬🇧
The axle stands are a variety of different ones we found and borrowed throughout this saga, and should be placed according to the manufacturer or experts suggestions. For liability reasons, I’m not willing to suggest a “right” location or option there.
How you deal with those rust seams, i got to msny i care to mention? 😊
Eventually the seams and body work will be dealt with- likely by professionals, or at the very least we will have a deep dive video into that, so I’m definitely confident I can’t answer that adequately in the comments section. Lol
14:10 HA! I wanna party with them. They look fun.
They were a ton of fun!
Oh bye the way Justin is an old friend of mine from way back in the day. I was one of the OG. GGB guys. I sent him a clip of your shout out. Small world huh. Cheers ;-) @@TheBarefootForge
Heidi need a sister..........Nice junkyard.....friends place maybe?
There are two separate yards shown in this video, both have great stuff!
Like.
Thanks buddy!
The alarm has a starter kill relay. When the alarm is going the car won’t start.
Which alarm? The key in buzzer is not connected to the ignition in any way.
@TheBarefootForge the Aftermarket alarm installed had a weird relay to you. It's a normal thing to kill the starter with an Aftermarket alarm.
@@jasonhenza nah, there was no integration into the starter. Luckily!
HONEY! Cancel Thanksgiving! there's a new Craig video!!
You’re allowed to have both- un cancel thanksgiving.
Well this turkey ain't gonna deep fry itself!
You talk too much about nothing, just keep to the point.
With the touch of a button you can stop watching!
I guess I’m confused as to what exactly the point is, if it’s not the adventure I’m on and the narration of what I’m doing?
That’s the literal goal of the channel, to explain and share the journey…. So how should I better do that, with silence?
We’re inclusive here, let’s hope for constructive criticism that we can grow from. This is a team @blyhigh, and I want to hear how we can better include @russellman.