Why Everyone Restoring Their Vehicle Needs a Rotisserie

Why Everyone Restoring Their Vehicle Needs a Rotisserie | VW Bus Restoration Episode 63

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#restoration #vwbus #subaru
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On this episode we will be using my rotisserie in order to easily repair the the banged-up rear crossmember and go into detail on how I like to go about these kinds of repair. Witness the transformative power of a rotisserie in accessing hard-to-reach areas underneath the bus. Make sure to watch till the end to make sure you Gain valuable insights into the tools, materials, and strategies required to make bottom-end restoration a breeze.
If you're a VW bus enthusiast, an avid DIY restorer, or just curious about the inner workings of classic vehicles, this episode is tailor-made for you. The Vangabonders team's (Kris) craftsmanship will inspire and educate, all while preserving the unique character of this iconic VW bus.
Stay tuned for more captivating VW bus restoration content, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe to Vangabonders to follow Kris's remarkable journey. The next chapter is just around the corner, so hit that notification bell and never miss a moment of this extraordinary adventure!
Timestamps:
Part I'm Using For the Repair : 0:00
Removing the Windshield: 0:34
Removing The Doors: 1:31
Rotating The Bus (One Person Job?) : 2:22
Examining The Bottom Of The Bus: 3:21
The Damaged Crossmember: 3:38
Possible Radiator Placement: 4:15
Marking Off The Area to Cut Out: 4:52
Cutting Out The Rear Crossmember: 5:07
Cleaning Up The Top Hat: 6:08
Straightening The Damaged Area: 6:25
Using Ospho To Remove Some Rust: 7:37
Transferring The Measurements To The Replacement Part: 7:54
Cutting The Replacement Patch: 8:58
Test Fitment Time: 9:54
Using POR15 For Rust Prevention: 10:16
Prepping The Replacement Patch For Welding: 11:03
Welding It in: 12:57
Grinding it flat for the smooth stock look: 14:10
A Job Well Done: 15:04
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@ewanstewart8011 5 ай бұрын

That bit with the windscreen was a heart stopper 😅👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@hummv8 8 ай бұрын

Good job!

@tomdale1313 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, REALLY GOOD CONTENT...

@davidpopp1963 8 ай бұрын

I'm love the vids, as an chair taker of a bay myself I enjoy watching this with a beer in hand, an not out there fixing stuff

@stephenisaacs2296 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your videos and 'How tos' they have really given me the confidence to take on my T2 kombi.

@PaulSondoyi-gr9us 5 ай бұрын

This is awesome. I'm very impressed and motivated Paul from Zambia.

@callanderbarbers 8 ай бұрын

great job Kris, great video, love n peace from Scotland

@KrisCrawford 8 ай бұрын

It’s worrying how now much I missed these vids at the weekend 😊

@arminyack 7 ай бұрын

Great work! As the owner of a rusty , water cooled converted '73, this will help me when the time comes. As far as that radiator goes, use the biggest fucking radiator you can fit it there! You'll be glad you did when your climbing a hill on a hot day in the summer, far from home!

@dennismiller2385 8 ай бұрын

spidy costume is a great twist!

@paulham9881 8 ай бұрын

OK hooked, binge watched all 63 episodes in 2 days and you have given me the inspiration to tackle Ugly Betty (my 69 bus). Great work and it's amazing to see how you have grown in confidence with everything you do.

@paulbainbridge6425 8 ай бұрын

Subaru motor will transform your van , I put a 2.5 sohc engine and reversed 5 Spd in my t3 , made it so much fun !!

@georgeclements2742 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate the way in which you try to replicate the original factory appearance of your repairs.

@gsxr713 7 ай бұрын

Love your work I never bothered to grind down but show car isn’t my thing just have to admire your work it’s geat

@bryancooper2699 8 ай бұрын

Awesome Repair work. 15:35

@garethevans8761 7 ай бұрын

Been looking out for a new video! Awesome work as usual, and entertaining too. 🤙

@abefehr6155 8 ай бұрын

You’re welding skills are top notch The bus looks great Since my tintop doesn’t have the popup I have a kids cot I’d like to send you it’s in great condition kinda a bus warming gift

@hakansundstrombmwsweden7645 4 ай бұрын

Great work, i like you vids, just got me a 75 buss with 90.000 km on it. Luckily the frame and undercarriage is not so bad, but ofcourse lower parts of a lot of the bus is in need of work ... So thank you for informative videos.. and happy camping. Hakan in Sweden

@morganplurien3745 8 ай бұрын

Very good job !!!

@deebee3901 8 ай бұрын

Amazing skills. Love how you work everything out. You have become an real pro!

@Demop_VW_garage 8 ай бұрын

great progress mate, get a air chisel they work insane to remove the spot welds ;)

@rauldelgado8062 5 ай бұрын

looking great!!!

@migueltfernandes5131 4 ай бұрын

Muito bom ver mais um exemplar desse clássico Volkswagen, querido em muitos países sendo restaurado. Saudações do Brasil!

@user-bg8bz4uf8s 2 ай бұрын

A rotisserie is a must for comfort doing the work, I have a 64 Crew Cab on one now and being able to rotate at will with one hand is a must, I can raise the rotisserie to rotate 360 degrees but i don't find it as comfortable as a little lower and rotate side to side. Of course, I am old and worn out myself.

@dgadver 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Truly... you are now a fearless metal working monster!!!!

@mcmotors100 8 ай бұрын

Another great video. Also, Sorry I missed you guys yesterday 👍

@chrisdovenbarger4329 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos

@slimpickins3425 8 ай бұрын

Hi I stopped when I saw you cutting your new windshield seal , I had just put in my new glass with a new seal, i had a leak, i just pulled the glass out in reverse order minus the rope, came right out. Now back to the vlog! it must be awesome working on a rotesery! I cant beleive how you flip it and drag it all by your self! Nice repair on the frame rail, cant wait to see how that Subi goes in! Im still amazed how you did the harness, genius !!

@Joesrustbuckets 8 ай бұрын

👌Hey buddy, you've come a long way, great to see this bay taking shape, lovely to see you not using weld through primers, thus having no issues with your welding quality, primers and rust preventers can be applied later, well done buddy..

@shenpensenge 8 ай бұрын

Great work mate.

@solarwindnomad3083 7 ай бұрын

The Spiderwoman, Spiderman interlude is fire ! Thanks for your work ! I'm also restoring my old rusty Westy Bay, but my welding technique is sub optimal... but I try

@Vangabonders 6 ай бұрын

Keep practicing!

@tomswindler64 8 ай бұрын

Very nice,your getting closer and closer in your quest to build the perfect bus.just keep putting out great videos.great video 👍👍👍😎😎😎

@pattybeeman 8 ай бұрын

It's coming along great!! As a suggestion before you remove it from rotisserie, after you paint the underside, get some eastwood internal frame coating (it has rust converting components) and coat inside those frame rails. Then, get body cavity wax, and coat the inside again over the eastwood product. It will just be additional rust prevention for the future. There are a bunch of YT channels that have restored vehicles and used both. Your welding has really improved. Can't wait to see it running and driving with the subi engine.

@jackyjackridz 8 ай бұрын

Dope!!!!!!

@user-gn5ez1hb6r 7 ай бұрын

素晴らしいですね！

@montanaharkin 8 ай бұрын

Solid work! Your welds are looking mint now!

@Odins-Dad 8 ай бұрын

Wow you've taken a major jump up in camera quality! Looks gr8 m8! Bus is looking real nice too. Keep on keepn on man!

@benshore7357 8 ай бұрын

Looking good 🎉 that same cross member is dented in on my bus as well but I am just leaving it for now. It’s not too bad. High centered on a boulder. My heater boxes were dented and ripped open but I patched those. The po must have been off roading🎉

@callalilycollective 8 ай бұрын

Every time I see your rotisserie I want to make one for myself. Too bad I installed a roof rack on my 73 today, and had to modify it to not have rails or else it would not fit in the garage. This means I also discovered I do not currently have the space to use a rotisserie 😥

@robharris9656 7 ай бұрын

I have a 63 split window and did pretty much everything you have done on your bus, probably even more ! lol. one suggestion for your bus I would recommend spending a few hundred dollars to sand blast the entire under bus, it will be like new and make your job so much easier, after all the work you have done why not finish it with a presitine finish? way easier now than later

@kurthansen570 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Again. Excellent choice and use of power tools. And comments: not too much babbling but always useful info on the proceedings. Enjoyed watching this one. Keep making them. ❤

@nathanallman971 8 ай бұрын

Hi great videos, I know it's been done before with water cooled converted bay window buses, but have you considered front mounting the radiator in a 4x4 spare wheel carrier, in a wheel shaped frame and grill panel. much better cooling, and not out of place on most vw combi's and buses.

@rafaelmachado3682 8 ай бұрын

Great job as always and the editing is getting more professional all the time 👍

@dekenshonestattempt968 8 ай бұрын

Love the episode! Great work and nice editing :)

@supremebeing7834 8 ай бұрын

More great work! Wish I could watch the livestreams more often but the timezone changes just don’t line up

@dcmflydude6320 8 ай бұрын

Try some of the Eastwoods internal frame coating….worked great on my Ghia

@MrVostok11 8 ай бұрын

Hello! Greetings from Brazil. There is no need to cut the rubber on the windshield. From inside the vehicle you can release the windshield and push the rubber. And repurposing it, unless it's really old, which doesn't seem to be the case.

@ademilsonoliveira2665 8 ай бұрын

Trabalho de qualidade muito bom parabéns

@oiygfdxssfgg 6 ай бұрын

Are you done posting videos, I would have liked to have seen it finished.

@Vangabonders 6 ай бұрын

New episode coming out on Wednesday. Tangy will be finished this year!

@abefehr6155 6 ай бұрын

Haven't heard from you guys in over a month should I keep subscription?

@Vangabonders 6 ай бұрын

New Episode going up Wednesday starting the new years strong :)

@abefehr6155 6 ай бұрын

@@Vangabonders glad to hear I do enjoy your channel

@lackodhr.5303 8 ай бұрын

🤗👍👌❣️💯

@dominicgulyas9596 8 ай бұрын

Not the Spiderman multiverse I was expecting.

@FhVW 8 ай бұрын

I think i bought the wrong angle grinder. You can hold yours with one hand.. mine is too big for one hand and its really powerful as well, the kickback.. wow haha.

@user-tn5dh7vs3p 5 ай бұрын

Where did you get your full sliding door lower channel? I’ve been looking everywhere and feel like I can’t find all of the pieces. I need the complete channel.