1955 Volkswagen VW Bus 23 Window Custom in Green & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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5 жыл бұрын

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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.theclassicautoshow.com
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@kurtwomack6473 Жыл бұрын

Saw this in person at a show in Prescott. Phenomenal creation!

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi Kurt, "Phenomenal creation!" I agree. Happy to read you saw this one in person. Lou

@rudolphguarnacci197 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rudolph Guarnacci, Glad to read you enjoy this vehicle :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@davidkastin4240 5 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi David Kastin, Glad to read you "love VW Buses" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@craigconroy3785 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's beautiful, a tastefully modified barndoor bus

@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@jimihendrix1575 Жыл бұрын

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.

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

High praise :-)

@aspierunner1725 5 жыл бұрын

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".

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Aspie Runner, Glad you enjoy this VW Bus :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

@JeffKing310 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant build! Great video Lou - thanks!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

HI Jeff King, Glad to read you enjoy the build quality of this vehicle :-) You're welcome, Lou

@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын

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. :)

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, Glad to read you find this vehicle "awesome" :-) Lou

@jasoncarpp7742 5 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabile What's that thing above the windscreen? You don't see that on North American VW Transporters. :)

@josephromano6825 5 жыл бұрын

Great build Lou! Amazing, awesome car!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph Romano, Glad to read you appreciate the work to build this vehicle :-) Lou

@edb.3313 5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME LOU👍👍👍

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed B. :-)

@powerppi 3 жыл бұрын

Great job

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq Channel, Lou

@badrussian4999 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Good Russian, When I'm around cars, I'm good :-) Glad you enjoy this VW Bus. How are you? You're welcome, Lou

@Bricklinsv1970 5 жыл бұрын

Super Cool!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

@petemedina8446 5 жыл бұрын

This is one very cool VW bus nice work though I wouldn't want to be in charge of window cleaning.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you think this one is cool, and you're right, lots of windows to clean :-)

@bigcharliesmodelgarage296 5 жыл бұрын

Cool bus Lou

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this one Big Charlie's Model Garage :-)

@chemxfan 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi chemxfan, Glad to read you enjoy this "sweet bus" :-) You're welcome, Lou

@larryborkstrom3580 5 жыл бұрын

love how he did the engine compartment and door handles

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, so well done :-)

@stevelozano9523 3 жыл бұрын

They are nice. Looks like from a early crew cab treasure chest doors.👍

@sforza209 5 жыл бұрын

Wow a 23 window! Those Vw’s restored are now selling for $100,000+!! Definitely worth it too!!

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Giancarlo Eiras, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou

@kirkrasmussen9378 4 жыл бұрын

$150+ plus for this bad boy.

@stevelozano9523 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@AndrewGraham07 5 жыл бұрын

This VW Bus is almost as impressive as the builder’s beard.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Both good ones :-)

@thomashoyt1274 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g92ffLWfprbXd4U.html

@garbage854 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet VW 😀

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this "sweet" VW :-)

@garbage854 5 жыл бұрын

😀@@loucostabile

@willsco76 5 жыл бұрын

Your first Volkswagen Type 2

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

:-)

@iswc27 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

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

@stevelozano9523 3 жыл бұрын

This one builder indicates it started out as a panel van so the windows, skylights and sunroof was most likely grafted in.

@danconlan64 5 жыл бұрын

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

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi dan conlan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your 1st hand knowledge of your vehicle like this :-) Lou

@danconlan64 5 жыл бұрын

@@loucostabileyou always find the coolest stuff

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the content on this Channel :-) Glad you're along for the ride.

@dompep3648 3 жыл бұрын

Bela kombi ótima barba

@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dom pep, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou

@professorpatpending8731 5 жыл бұрын

a superb bus. have concern with filling the gas tube near to a hot motor.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to read the high praise on the bus :-) A wise concern Professor, Lou

@sashas8168 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeffreykraus4124 5 жыл бұрын

The Builder has the eye of Picasso.

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeffrey Kraus for the very nice comment :-)

@scottbrady7499 5 жыл бұрын

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

@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott Brady, Glad to read you enjoy the details of this build :-) Me too, Lou

@mrneanderthal2891 4 жыл бұрын

$250,000 ?

@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын

No idea.

@loudawgs Жыл бұрын

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

@loucostabile Жыл бұрын

Hi DjSweet Lou, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou