RUSTY VW Split Bus Door Full Restoration DIY Home Garage

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In this video, months of work and over 550 video clips detail the drivers door restoration of my split window bus from start to finish.
Though not a professional, I'm diving into a full restoration of a 1974 Brazilian Split Window Bus that like many volkswagens, had unexpected rust issues everywhere.
Thanks for watching :)
-Brandon
0:00 Intro
0:25 Dismantling the Door
1:33 Paint Stripping
2:46 Hinge Removal
3:25 Sandblasting
4:29 Door Bottom Replacement
5:11 Hinge Restoration
9:24 Door Prep
12:09 Epoxy Primer
13:51 Stainless Steel Hardware
14:23 Spot Welding Overkill
15:27 Final Fit

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13 июл 2024

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@richardw3294 Год назад

Love watching you work, it is very relaxing. Cool, calm, and collected. No music to irritate my ear, just the sound of tools working. Thanks Richard from Busselton WA

@BrandonsBus Год назад

All my garage asmr videos perform the best, I think people are tired of listening to overdone music and love the natural sounds. Thanks for the feedback and nice comment :)

@killerkane1957 Год назад

Very good work! Simple really. Only one way to do it. Cut/replace.

@garymucher4082 Год назад

Nice to see someone that actually knows how to totally refurbish such things. Amazing to watch the attention to detail and every part of the rebuild process... Thumbs Up!

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thank you! I'm fairly new at this, but Im catching on fast and really love focusing on the details. Thanks for following along!

@patrikpersson9446 Год назад

@@BrandonsBus new? I was about to ask if you didn't find it booring to do sheet metal repair at home also...😮

@arisattan1515 Год назад

❤❤

@mikeemery3962 Год назад

Been watching your short videos.. great to see the extended version!!!

@TheMadmat76 10 месяцев назад

High Quality work.

@CTmoog Год назад

Really cool video Brandon! Nice job! =) 😎😎😎

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thanks CT! One repair at a time, cant wait for it all to come together!

@neilkennykenny4113 Год назад

The amount of work you did just to fix the door hinges was staggering, nice work.

@oscar_dubs 8 месяцев назад

Your work always blows my mind!. The attention to details is amazing.

@stevenmiller4254 Год назад

I like the shorts, but seeing all of them in a continuous video is fantastic. The attention to future rust prevention is thorough, and educational. Best of all is watching you fabricate and weld in new patch pieces. Your experience with metal work is brilliant! I look forward to seeing future videos of your work. Great to watch a bus being brought back to life.

@TwoGloveBoxes 7 месяцев назад

Awesome Work Keep Killing it!

@danteditommaso7968 Год назад

How much love in that door. Amazing to watch. A journey.

@carlosmzubieta 4 месяца назад

Awesome work!

@myovalsplit Год назад

How cool, a horizontal video 😉 I'll watch that later in front of the TV 👍🏻👍🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Still working on dialing in sound and and video quality so don't look too close! lol for real thanks for the watch and comment.

@20vtechnik 7 месяцев назад

What an awesome project. Keep up the great work!

@zoedodson011 Год назад

This looks amazing! I’m so exited to see more of this in the future. Keep up the good work Brandon! 😊

@BrandonsBus Год назад

If only I could find a garage assistant I could do so much more! Ill have to keep and eye out for one.

@andresgonzalezcerda7635 10 месяцев назад

Nice video!!. An excellent equilibrium between details and fast motion. Thanks for no music, and no words.

@BrandonsBus 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! I’ll still voiceover sometimes, but I really enjoy this style video the most

@yorgTube 2 месяца назад

Better than Netflix. Amazing work.

@BrandonsBus 2 месяца назад

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@juniorclassicvwbugs924 Год назад

Awesome work

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thanks! Can't let another VW rust away

@tomasznowyja3088 Год назад

you are genius. What can I say... Greetings from Poland

@alexheinr Год назад

This must be the best first video i ever saw on a RU-vid channel. I really enjoyed watching the shorts and subscribed.

@BrandonsBus Год назад

I love this so much! Thanks for following along, I really appreciate it :)

@franciscomontesdeoca5316 Год назад

Super job sir.

@JeHaVe 11 месяцев назад

Respect for your patience...I think in the end this bus will be better then when it left the factory...👌

@user-ig6zu9lz4z 11 месяцев назад

You are really crazy man, you have done is a very great work

@felix_mue Год назад

Solid work! Wish you all the best... 💪

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thanks!

@lindawallace6750 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic job Brandon !!😀👍🏻

@davidbeaumont4455 Год назад

Dude! Where have you been!!! I needed more bus!!

@parveezbasha4671 Год назад

Man i am seeing your shots for a long time. Love restoration content , i appreciate you for putting a whole lot of work. love from India.

@ewanstewart8011 6 месяцев назад

You are the first RU-vidr that I have ever seen make a great weld on a car body panel, great result 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@wilcothefox 10 месяцев назад

You are a magician with metal. I am impressed by your skills.

@erikroy Год назад

Great skills, LOVE in each detail

@rickfazzini22 Год назад

Just found your channel, great videos I’ve hit that like button 😁

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Sweet! Glad you like it! More videos coming :)

@jeffplant3 Год назад

Man, that’s alot of work!!! Well done to the max. Great video!

@slawnski Год назад

Love your short videos- gotta say I love the full videos even more! Keep ‘em coming!

@user-ym8dd4ke8o Год назад

That’s the way man..very good job,!

@AircultBerlin Год назад

insanely great work. I already have a door behind me with similar work. but it's only half as good as yours. it's the other's turn now. thank you for the great inspiration

@BrandonsBus Год назад

If I had to do it all over Id use panel bond instead of so much spot welding, but its worth separating the outer skin to get it all cleaned up. Getting the hinges right is definitely the trickiest part. Good luck!

@AircultBerlin Год назад

@@BrandonsBus thank you very much, yes, with the second one I'm smarter and separate the outer skin completely

@johnpartridge7623 Год назад

Good job on the Door fella 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thanks! It did come out alright.

@haskyb9184 Год назад

Been willing you to make a full length video for ages. Great way to start

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thanks! Its been a ton of work switching from my normal short vertical videos but im glad i made the switch.

@peterdonaldson6786 Год назад

Fantastic! Great work. I have a similar project to complete this summer, hoping it comes out as good as this. Looking forward to more of your videos! All the best.

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Ive had a few doors practice to get this one right, it was the last door of the bus. Metal can be manipulated and shaped, if it doesn't fit right just keep working it until it does!

@VwRosstorations Год назад

Nice video, great capture of your work. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thanks! It is time consuming to set up each shot but its so satisfying in the end!

@BrokenWrenches Год назад

Cool bus. I just recently bought a 62 11 window bus, thankfully it’s not to rusty. That’s a pretty epic door repair!!!! I restored a 67 13 window for a customer a few years back. You sure like a challenge, I will give u that.

@ulyssessoares7903 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations for sharing your job! There are a lot people don't know how much is difficult to do it and fixed a sheet metal after years under corrosion attack and bad mechanic to fixed some parts!!! The time using to fixed the drive door trust me when to go fixed chassis and underbody coming a lot job !!!! Thank you!!! 🇧🇷🇺🇸 VW Beetle, Bus, air cooled engines!!!

@thefifthdragon Год назад

So good

@kaleemahmed59 11 месяцев назад

Excellent work, never saw this kind of work

@edcbt9510 11 месяцев назад

I see you from FRANCE , good job !

@backyardkombi5466 Год назад

Still making the best videos.

@BrandonsBus Год назад

still writing the nicest comments :)

@TheDasbull Год назад

Nice work! Excellent camera placement - really shows what is involved with bringing back a worn/damaged part. 👍

@graemepiper7425 Год назад

Some great tips for when I start my Thames 400e. Cheers

@jophillips2868 Год назад

It's good to see people restoring Vehicles instead of bragging about how nice they're rusted up patina lazy man repair looks.

@keithkleinsmith8807 11 месяцев назад

Brandon,this is what I call therapy. Amazing my man

@BrandonsBus 11 месяцев назад

garage therapy :)

@Jeff.Lowery Год назад

I LOVE this! Thank you!

@belmondouze 10 месяцев назад

Quel beau travail! Mon Hero! 😊❤😅

@dvs3308 Год назад

I wish I could learn how to do a job like this. I like it very much! It's ART!!

@BrandonsBus Год назад

I learned through trial and error honestly, anyone can do it, just need a lot of patience.

@2869may 11 месяцев назад

You're dedication and diligence is very impressive...! Not to mention your fabrication skill set.

@tobiasbostwick9002 Год назад

Enjoyed the video very much, in part, because I love the subject matter. But also, because of the wonderful camera work and editing. And, I too prefer the sounds of work rather than music. Well done, and thank you Brandon!

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thank you! I think music can be distracting and annoying to some, but the sounds of restoration are always a favorite.

@youmustbethistall5861 Год назад

Subbed. Having resto modded a 55 Chevy Belair, I found this very satisfying to watch. Brought back a lot of memories, and taught me some tricks as well.

@rubentorres4704 9 месяцев назад

You are unbelievable great work it’s amazing what can be done to rusty cars especially with someone that knows what the heck they’re doing a great job my friend

@keithkleinsmith8807 11 месяцев назад

The way you countersunk the door panel for the hinges is briliant

@BrandonsBus 11 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@louislamboley9167 Год назад

I really enjoyed watching your video. Takes a lot of time to set up the camera and then do the work without moving to a new position. The final result was perfect.

@michelmendoza1769 8 месяцев назад

Brandon the word Artisan is completely appropriate for you.

@lalxx88 Год назад

Awesome job!

@Frippa212 Год назад

And that’s just one door 😅😮. Great work

@Mikefngarage Год назад

Love the FULL content....shorts were cool but this is really entertaining. your editing is super amazing.

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Im glad Im making long videos now, much easier to show the detail and process. The editing does take hours! But it worth it with how satisfying it comes out.

@Kirillilikemyopel Год назад

11:17 "I am Iron Man, I don't feel pain." 11:18 "Ouch, it hurts!" 😀

@alanpaulick7815 Год назад

I'm so excited that I came across your channel. Just love the vw combi. Thanks you for sharing your content.

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Lots of VW love here too :) Thanks for following!

@sylp2059 11 месяцев назад

Awesome work. Very inspiring and motivating. Well done!

@BrandonsBus 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@TheDaf95xf Год назад

That was awesome 👏🏻 buddy 😊 love the video format 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@brendonhearn8778 Год назад

Mate, what a legend! It will be awesome, when finished.

@MidwestToolReview Год назад

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you refurbish this door..I learned a lot, and you stepped through the process at a good pace, which provided a good understanding of what you were doing. I’ve done similar work in the past, but I did find a few tips in the video that I’ll replicate in the future!!

@user-vd6kw7xe1v 11 месяцев назад

素晴らしいです👍車が蘇っていく〜❤

@HubertusSchaper Год назад

Hey There, for sure a great piece of metalwork is impressive It was a joy to watch this video👍🏻🍀. 🇳🇴🇳🇱☮Greetings.Hubertus

@ardegaragem7283 Год назад

Perfect job. 😍👏👏👏

@rareasfunk Год назад

When you shake your beard off in the evening!! Amazing work fella..

@macthevan 11 месяцев назад

Nice work man.

@Bangkok-ik1fp 11 месяцев назад

Subscribed. Your skills are top-notch. You can see each task completed before you begin.

@kjeldlarsen912 4 месяца назад

Well done thx

@UweMadej 7 месяцев назад

really awesome. Great Video

@pstreetgarage7304 Год назад

Amazing skills and patience. Footage is top notch also !

@BrandonsBus Год назад

The whole process from restoration to filming/editing takes so much patience for sure! Thanks for watching :)

@alexavelar934 Год назад

Awesome.

@GutHealthCouple Год назад

5:45 😂😂😂 dang it didn’t wanna budge

@BrandonsBus Год назад

sometime it be like that

@robharris9656 10 месяцев назад

Dude you are a master at metalwork, I had to do the same thing but I tool the easy way out and bought new skins and frames from Gerson. Still a lot of work getting the skin to look right but I love seeing your techniques. I learn something everyday by videos like this . thanks!

@savinaydixit8868 Год назад

Great video

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Thank you!

@davidaaa3523 11 месяцев назад

Labor of love, right there

@andreasbuttner2085 Год назад

I'm excited to see how nice the bus will look when it's completely finished 😊

@daveknibbs4046 Год назад

Did the same job for 20 years working on buses and bugs. Extensive time consuming job but how satisfying Great craftsmanship 👍👍

@BrandonsBus Год назад

The satisfying aspect keeps me coming back!

@ruslanradikovich5802 Год назад

Weery good!!! Salam alekum Russia, Surgut!

@ljkkj2511 Год назад

Nice job!

@p.ben.8177 Год назад

I've got a 71..no where near as gone as yours but I still consider it beyond repair...you'll be at it for years.

@donwest5387 Год назад

Well done Brandon. I used to restore Datsuns

@bobrat Год назад

Very fine workmanship. FYI when chemical stripping place a sheet of 1.4 mil plastic over the top. It helps the stripper to penetrate deeper, and faster. It also cuts down on the fumes.

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Yes! Fantastic tip, it really does make it work better.

@bobrat Год назад

@BrandonsBus it's a 40 + years as a Journeyman painter trick

@MC-xf8uu 10 месяцев назад

Hola Brandon que trabajo tan bien hecho, la puerta quedó al puro centavo, me encantaría hacer ese trabajo, Saludos desde México!!!

@steveaguinaga3821 6 месяцев назад

Just found you bro. I have a 62 gotta do the same . pepl dont understand these are worth saving... And good therapy 💪 Good motivation and learning

@BrandonsBus 6 месяцев назад

No VW should ever die!

@jerryrowdon Год назад

As usual, great job! And congrats on your first full video on the bus resto, I look forward to seeing more like this. Don't change your cinematics, I love your style of shooting and editing. Just a little tip, go to a VW meet and ask if you can take crucial measurements of the main body. Like the A to B pillar distance, don't rely on the IGP doglegs for measurements.

@BrandonsBus Год назад

That’s a really good idea, I need some measurements. The samba.com has a few references that I’ve been using too. I really appreciate the comment!

@GutHealthCouple Год назад

Looking good on the big screen! 🤌🏼 I laughed at “crusty” 🤪

@BrandonsBus Год назад

Shoulda named the bus crusty

@GutHealthCouple Год назад

It’s not too late!

@automotiveprojects8244 Год назад

Great stuff man! Keep up the great work!

@67VWForever Год назад

Hope to see more and more of this awesome work bringing this bus back to life you do amazing work keep it up my friend..

@BrandonsBus Год назад

More on its way! Thanks for following along :)

@scottcates Год назад

Well done

@jamesruiz1776 Год назад

Watch a lot of these u tube ..build pages ..enjoy all ..but only a few out there who r Tru craftsman in the industrial area of pro restoration ..and ur up there ..great work ..skills an knowhows ..keep up the great work ..new to ur page ..I also built rods for 45+ yrs couple for big known hot rod shops ..and on my cars as well ..do it to it buddy great show