VW Bus Restoration - Episode 81 - Hawaii or Bust!

VW Bus Restoration - Episode 81 - Hawaii or Bust! | MicBergsma

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Welcome to episode 81 of our 1967 VW Bus restoration KZfaq Series! Don't forget to leave a 'like' on the video, and subscribe, to support this channel! :) Mahalo!
Here for the first time? Watch from the beginning HERE - • Buying our dream 1967 ...
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L I N K S
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Huge THANK YOU to those for helping with Kona! Check them out below:
~WEST COAST CLASSIC INTERIORS (upholstery)
www.westcoastclassicinteriors...
~VINTAGE CAR LEDS (LED headlight)
vintagecarleds.com
~AIRCOOLED ACCESSORIES (aluminum handles)
aircooledaccessories.com
~CUSTOMLED (Blinker genie 2)
www.customled.com
~OPT7 LIGHTING (Interior LED lights)
www.opt-7.com
~AIRCOOLED AUTO ELEC (custom wiring loom)
aircooledautoelec.com
~RETRO SOUNDS (radio system)
www.retromanufacturing.com
~VLEDS (Backup light)
www.vleds.com
~ WOLFGANG INTERNATIONAL (safari windows / steering box / mid mount)
Wolfgangint.com
~WAGENSWEST (Lowering / suspension parts)
wagenswest.com
~KOCH'S (steering wheel restoration)
kochs.com
~ BUTTY'S BITS (Throttle Cable Guide Roller Kit / Throttle Kit)
www.buttysbits.com
~ PPG (Auto paints)
us.ppgrefinish.com/PPG-Refini...
~ GRUMPY'S METAL (21/23 window conversion / deluxe trim kit)
grumpysmetal.com
~ WEST COAST WIPERS (Wiper service / restoration)
Don West - WestCoastWipers@gmail.com
~ SUBLIME CLASSIC RESTORATIONS (Gas tank)
sublimeclassicrestorations.bi...
~ JEREMY ROCK JOCK (Tow Hitch)
~ VINTAGE SPEED (Muffler)
store.vintagespeed.com.tw
~ WEST COAST METRIC (seals / parts / bumper)
www.westcoastmetric.com
~ F2 PERFORMANCE SUPPLY (Oil cooler)
www.f2performancesupply.com
~ BBT (Metal doors)
www.bbt4vw.com
~ EASTWOOD COMPANY (tools / paints)
bit.ly/EastWoodKona
~ SKINNER CLASSICS (mentor / hospitality)
skinnerclassics.com
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About MicBergsma:
Aloha! My channel is a mix of How To Videos, DIY, Tutorials, Product Reviews, Travels, Vlogs, Adventures, my VW Bus, and more! With most videos focused on helping people learn how to improve their videography or photography skills with various cameras, equipment, and accessories! I specialize in GoPro tutorials, Sony cameras, DJI Quadcopters, Apple iPhones, and more! I put subtitles on most of my videos because I am 90% deaf and I use sign language to communicate. I currently reside with my wife Lori in the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Hit the subscribe button to join me on my next adventure!
Filmed by Mitch + Lori Bergsma
Edited on Final Cut Pro X on Mac
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@MicBergsma 5 күн бұрын

L I N K S ~Zerk covers - amzn.to/4cfy0kU ~Buffing pads - amzn.to/4c0QBR3 ~Buff / Polish compound kit - amzn.to/3Krn9YP ~Adjustable plates - wagenswest.com/product/adjustable-offset-spring-plates/ ~Accessories for bus - bit.ly/KonaTheBus ~Shop our VW bus restoration tools + Amazon picks - bit.ly/KonaTheBus ~Shop Kona The Bus merchandise - bit.ly/MicShop ~Where I download my Music *Try it FREE for 30 days* - bit.ly/MICTUNES

@multirotormanish7220 Күн бұрын

I could feel the heaviness leaving Kona at the Port. Even heavier leaving Mom and Dad. Looking forward to seeing Kona in Hawaii and new adventures with it. Well done!!! My dream is to some day own a split window bus. You are an inspiration Lori and Mic. Much love

@Murdoc_Niccals 3 күн бұрын

Congratulation from Wolfsburg and Hannover, Germany, the Volkswagen factory, where your Bus was constructed and produced long time ago.

@bryancooper2699 3 күн бұрын

Well after 80 episodes to restore and get running. Plus one more to get her shipped. It has been an adventure. Enjoy the VW bus to the fullest. Bring on 82

@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt 3 күн бұрын

What a beautiful job you all did,😂your parents place is a dream 💖,wish you all the best, 💞I'm praying for you 🙏 that you don't have anymore rust problems,have fun God bless 🙏

@deanrobinson3717 3 күн бұрын

Wow, you pair are the luckiest ever, Kona looks fantastic!! The blue is awesome, such a shame you had to finish it off yourselves after been given a half finished piece back! I was emotional for you too when you left your dad, treasure that hug forever! Love to you both x

@RogierYou 4 күн бұрын

Mich is the most animated and nicest guy on the internet ❤

@jawadnimer4430 5 күн бұрын

He never gives up. I believe that all 81 episodes so far are references for anyone who wants to restore Volkswagen buses. Good luck

@johnnycoleman6879 4 күн бұрын

Boy! That breaks my heart when you say goodbye to your family at the airport!!! I hope Kona will be okay without any problems to Hawaii. I was at Hawaii three times. Love it! Looking forward to the next Episode. God blessed you and your beautiful family.

@kevinthomas8025 5 күн бұрын

Wow, #Konathebus looks so amazing all decked out. I even got emotional watching it get dropped off and saying goodbye to your parents. Can't wait to see the video of yall driving Kona around Hawaii!!! Congratulations from Texas!!

@chrissingewald546 Күн бұрын

Fantastic video again,last jears i watch them al The bus is chanced from rustbucket into an incredible piece of art!!!

@High12083 5 күн бұрын

Mitch, you should get cochlear implant on your ears,I have on one my left ear and it was fantastic, I was completely deaf for 3 years, I had wore hearing aid until I was 43 years old

@debbiehughes795 4 күн бұрын

What a Journey! I feel blessed to have watched from the beginning. I couldn't wait for each video to come out. It is bitter sweet to see the restoration come to an end but I am so happy for you both. I can only imagine how much fun the two of you have had with Kona these last 2 years. Kona is a beauty.

@Kingdomoffools 4 күн бұрын

Mitch and Lori, what an amazing journey and an amazing episode. I’ve followed Kona’s build since Ep 1 and have shared your excitement, disappointments and frustrations during building this amazing bus. Well done to you both and I can’t wait to see what happens on the next episode of Kona in Hawaii. Definitely one of the most amazing and heartfelt VW builds I’ve ever seen.

@laurenpuckett9713 5 күн бұрын

Aww Kona is gonna travel alone without you Ha!.. You have a beautiful family.. Enjoy a new journey with Kona when land at Maui Hawaii!!

@4111gooduser 2 күн бұрын

Keluarga kalian makin bahagia dengan hadirnya Kona the bus

@truckerparrot 3 күн бұрын

You guys did an amazing job on Kona!! Your vision has come to life.

@southernpaths2986 5 күн бұрын

Amazing to see this chapter of your lives coming to an end. I first started watching your videos when we were in vacation at the beach in 2019(?) and here we are about to go again this week, lol!! Kona is gorgeous, y’all did a great job… now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor!

@eddinjosecalero8892 3 күн бұрын

Good time friend, thank you very much for sharing your videos.

@Rudi.D 3 күн бұрын

81 video's later.....wow wat a journey you guys had....Kona is beautifull....... lots of greetz from Belgium 👋☺

@derekwalters6132 3 күн бұрын

Mic gotta say even though you got the run around, you had excellent help with the interior, the finishing touches you and Lori with help from dad, mom and others put together as Dave Kindig would say One Bitchin’ Ride. Kona turned out super sweet and when I saw the two of you having a hard time saying goodbye at the Port of Seattle for her trip to Hawaii I thought “ I don’t blame you “ the blood , the sweat and the tears putting her back together I wouldn’t want to say goodbye either.

@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692 4 күн бұрын

Oh…what a wonderful, sweet journey it’s been; full of excitement, joy, happiness, stress, sadness, love, adventure, & fun. This is bittersweet here. I’m both happy and sad beautiful Lady Kona will be going home with you guys, &, I’m not the only one who would like to see continuation videos of you all over in Hawaii, and the continuing adventures of fabulous Lady Kona! I’m crying here, & it feels as if I’m saying goodbye to old friends. All my love & good wishes to you all. Please keep up the continuing adventures of Kona!! Much love

@outdooraf 4 күн бұрын

This has been an amazing journey. Thank you for taking us all along

@JeffreyHavenga 4 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊 the next time we see KONA will be in Hawaii 😊

@burkead 5 күн бұрын

Wow, can't believe you got Kona on transport to home. Looks so good.

@S2NAZ 5 күн бұрын

Well, the Kona project is coming to an end in about a month it looks like. I wish you both all the best life has to offer you. It has been a real joy watching you build that beautiful little bus. Lotsa Love ❤ 🫶🏻🤟🏻

@rubenvanmeer9142 4 күн бұрын

I like the two V.W.,s (Kona and the singlecab) standing together!

@CraigScottProductions 3 күн бұрын

You got Kona running flawlessly , at least you didn’t have to take your friends and family out for a push 😂

@jeantabet8794 Күн бұрын

I am so happy for you that you have successfully completed the KONA renovation project Excellent, with hard and tremendous work, as I have been following you since the first episode until now I think I will miss you very much, but I will follow your news on social media good luck with love❤

@Demop_VW_garage Күн бұрын

You are never finished on these old buses he will be back 😉👍🏽

@jeantabet8794 4 сағат бұрын

@@Demop_VW_garage indeed hence i am stuck with the restoration of my 1976 classic mini 1000

@hardlightme 5 күн бұрын

Wows, bro! FRIKKIN BEAUTIFUL CLEAN RESTORATION! And i love your SOUL! rock on, crazy diamond! Thanks especially for teaching your (wonderful) english w the subs!

@isaacstone7899 4 күн бұрын

Insanely for good this project had a lot of jobs done, congratulations for your gorgeous VW bus. @1:04:00 to 1:04:05 hitch scratched the cement. In the 1980s my FAA boss sent me with an interpreter to visit Seattle International Airport radar tower control. It was amazed seeing beautiful snow cover the mountains around from the distance. America did a lot of jobs done, building new international airports. Hope you enjoy riding the Kona bus.

@PJ-Slots-Entertainment 3 күн бұрын

So cool. This has been such a joy to watch. Plus I miss the Northwest. I lived in and around Seattle for 15 years. Can't wait for ep 82

@lsilva8431 4 күн бұрын

Mitch, during all the videos I saw you and Lori nurturing the rebirth of Kona. It was a wonderful journey (didn't end yet) watching all the effort to make it happen and to look really nice. I want to congratulate you and Lori to the attention to details from the very beginning to say good-bye to Kona at the shipyard. Soon you will be home and enjoy the drive...with Kona.

@TheTentHippie 3 күн бұрын

Happy that Kona is finished congrats

@rangercwgbear6352 5 күн бұрын

So happy for the both of you and Kona

@markhowe6334 5 күн бұрын

Enjoy ur journey from now and in future loved watching e rry minute of the bus journey yous have both been on wish yous both the best and for the future to come.

@KH102695 4 күн бұрын

Family is everything!! Your family is amazing. the love and support is definitely very special. It must have been difficult to not only say goodbye to them, but to give up control over Kona for the shipping process. I'm looking forward to seeing video of her cruising the Maui roads.

@MaShcode 2 күн бұрын

“Dad is very OCD”, as Mic buffs the bus quarter panel for the umpteenth time. 😂❤

@overboss3152 3 күн бұрын

i'm french !! i mean is the best WV bus never see and you finish it so perfectly no existe and other like this in the world and i'm serious! bravo

@jimmyfish5388 3 күн бұрын

So much work but a huge reward awaits you. Kona looks fantastic. Moving forward you have a loving group of people who will back you all the way. Well done guys xx

@Jason-xb3jh 5 күн бұрын

Have a safe trip, you two! 🤙🌺✨

@vwcoco 4 күн бұрын

Wow looking stunning . No doubt it will get home fine. You done a great job and getting where it’s at . Both of you 👍

@ineverhadthemoney7857 4 күн бұрын

you need a new flywheel , match starter gear to flywheel ,and you need a smaller belt on fan ,you must use 7 washers spacer on fan and generator .

@kentmckean6795 5 күн бұрын

41:16 Your rear brakes are installed upside down. You brake cylinder must be at the top so that the bleeder is at the highest point.

@frankhall4 3 күн бұрын

your vw has turned out to be very beautiful and looks like it will fit in in Hawaii . good luck with shipping etc.

@LaszloBagi 4 күн бұрын

Wow! What a journey! I bet you thought this day would never happen. You and Lori should very proud, lots of hours and lots of hard work

@stephengreen2306 2 күн бұрын

Buy another bus Mick! I'm gonna miss my Kona fix!

@mickeyloveminnie1729 5 күн бұрын

Congratulations you both have so hard work. Kona will be fine for delivery to your home in Hawaii. Be positive :)

@stuwemhoener5937 3 күн бұрын

How did you end up so much cooler than your brothers? I mean, those Mustangs are super clean and I’m sure very cool in the Mustang world but come on, KONA! Are you kidding me? off the chart cool 😎

@JoseEscobar-du7yb Күн бұрын

Beautifull Job God bless you

@ericlunn5323 5 күн бұрын

What a journey!!

@aliensprtcrico 4 күн бұрын

I liked the detail of Kona with the baby toy, spectacular. Saying goodbye to the family is always very difficult, even knowing that it is a see you soon.

@donwest9051 5 күн бұрын

Made my day to see the new episode!

@High12083 5 күн бұрын

I noticed you have a trailer hitch on Kona, it would be cool to find another bus and make it into a custom camper

@matthewdore4182 4 күн бұрын

Congratulations on a long wonderful journey, hope you enjoy Kona for many years! Mahalo, Matt

@craigsewell752 4 күн бұрын

Outstanding on your way home with your baby!!! Good luck!!!

@andyjrichie6709 4 күн бұрын

Absolute fantastic journey watching you an Lori work on kona, thank you for your time and effort to help others 😊

@Er-Arvind-Patro 4 күн бұрын

at the time of up-lifting, silencer end touched the ground. Take Care

@fernandolrocha 5 күн бұрын

The cat will miss you.

@dnbrasbold 4 күн бұрын

I have been watching this transformation since the beginning, A job well done. It looks GREAT!!

@waldogtv5486 4 күн бұрын

Man.... it's beautiful. I hope you have plans to keep it safely stored and cleaned. Dang salt air is so bad. Absolutely beautiful. Love it, love the paint scheme,

@CommandShadow07 5 күн бұрын

From July 9 to 13, 2024, I will fly to Hawaii for the first time. I will visit Oahu to explore its rich history, enjoy hula dancing, snorkeling, experience skydiving, and relax on the beach also many more. Who knows? Bump meet you and Lois. Lol, no I know you guys live in a different Island. Too bad for myself. Oh well. Wish me good luck! 🤙🏻

@binadjis 2 күн бұрын

Hi Guys, follow you from the beginnin. Looks awesome and respect for the result. Greetz from the netherlands Issy Adjis Also a splitbus owner. Ps. Keep on going 👌🏽

@user-lx1ip9km5k 4 күн бұрын

So happy to see Kona on the road 😊

@josephknopf1764 5 күн бұрын

So amazing im glad u did done be safe Trip Kona hawaii ❤❤❤🤙🤙🤙🌸

@PAINFOOL13 5 күн бұрын

Be safe n Happy 🎉😊

@luonajgarroutte212 4 күн бұрын

Hope to see you and Kona on the roads of Maui. Aloha 😊

@weschilton 5 күн бұрын

Mick, your family is amazing! You are a lucky guy!

@ronsherrard7940 5 күн бұрын

Aloha Bradda.

@High12083 5 күн бұрын

Hope you built a garage for kona

@marcellomendhesdnadoscaipira 4 күн бұрын

Chorei junto com você , meu amigo! 🇧🇷❤️🇺🇲🤠👍🏻🌹

@alanrance8870 4 күн бұрын

nice to see your vlog again micberg

@johnshields1776 4 күн бұрын

Wow 25 days before it arrive? Ugh that would give me anxiety worrying if they ding it. All on good side u r on the way to Hawaii. Aloha!!!

@ocanada1973 5 күн бұрын

Yay!! Your bus looks so beautiful! Go Edmonton Oilers Go for tomorrow!!

@stevejacobsen1872 5 күн бұрын

Job well done

@krazyklutz8611 4 күн бұрын

Looking forward to the next journey! Loved this video.

@grahamstaddon9990 4 күн бұрын

A beautiful bus indeed a credit to you both

@isaiasmarquesferreiraferreira 4 күн бұрын

Fantástica jornada Mitch!!!! Muito feliz em ver !!!

@Elijah.L.1971 5 күн бұрын

Obviously this is two years old, but there was definitely some smoke that rose from what seemed to be behind the shroud! Hope she’s still okay!

@stevelozano9523 5 күн бұрын

Mic, the new rear height looks 👌.🤙 When we shipping our cars to Oahu in 17' when we moved there, it was less than 900. Then in 22' when we left 😢, it was also less than 900 non-container by Pasha.

@SkaterStimm 4 күн бұрын

When I finished my Westfalia restoration I got sad and depressed because I really really enjoyed the restoration. So I bought a 68 Double cab, let's just put it this way, it needs a lot of work and I am very happy :-)

@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692 4 күн бұрын

Mykel’s VW single cab light oks like he could be Kona’s kid brother😁😁❤️❤️

@bernardocatalla10 4 күн бұрын

Fantastic job migs and lori, i been watching your videos since day 1 (episode 1) and its very inspiring project, ive learned a lot watching your videos. Good luck to both of you and regards to your family, watching every minutes your vifeos from Muntinglupa City, Philippines, thanks

@webmaster9879 4 күн бұрын

Are you sure the rear brake is OK? The bleeder valve is at the bottom. But since air rises up, it is not possible to bleed it properly Andreas

@jeremyweir6914 4 күн бұрын

Next time use an old break pad to push back the pistons. That way you are using even pressure.

@m_collins 4 күн бұрын

I think your flywheel teeth are chewed up, that could be the noise when it starting...look at 14:52

@milkdrinker51 3 күн бұрын

You champion! From begin to almost end.

@danielblanchart4484 4 күн бұрын

Super vidéo j ai passé de très bons moments avec vous bonne route et bon voyage

@codyreep1480 4 күн бұрын

Good job very nice ill look for it in hot vws

@BrianSmart1959 4 күн бұрын

I feel your pain. I spent a day and a half a few months ago trying to find the right adapter and brake line fittings to put a new Wilwood master cylinder on my old British car. All of the auto parts stores just had ONE of the parts I needed, if they had any. I had to go to EVERY store in three different towns. AUUUGHHH! And getting the front and rear lines confused is easy to do, I took pictures AND drew a picture AND put tape markers on the lines and I still got confused.