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DIY VW Camper Van Restoration

1971 VW Camper Van DIY Restoration 2001 to 2007.

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sam showalter commented on 11 Mar 2015

Does anybody know where to get the foldable seats that go into a bed now?

Damon Farrelly commented on 11 Apr 2015

Google search "rock n roll seat" and you find a supplier near you :)

Restoration of a 1965 VW Camper Van Part 1

I purchased this rusty Devon Caravette back in 2007, here's the first stage of the resto.... For part 2 see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6BXA3dCc5A.

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Mark Jenner commented on 29 Oct 2010

Great video i love bugs, You must talk to neil oakley from litesteer com he has just patented a new power steering system for all vw's its incredible youtube search litesteer to see the video. he is also looking for fitters of the new system..might be worth a call or email.. good luck regards mark j endorfintv com

xuewa commented on 03 Aug 2010

can we have part 2??? your work is awesome!!! i love this car so much... i will buy one if i have a garage to restorate one!!! but i think i put a new engine inside of it (same power)... because in germany the gas is so expensive!!! and it is better for the environment!!!

lostinshangrila commented on 31 Oct 2010

@ppl00125 Assembling one from scratch with all new parts is not an option. Mixing new with old is....and the alternative was to let her die a slow death. Once it's all painted and shiny all that sort of perfectionist shit will be long forgotten.....

lostinshangrila commented on 17 Feb 2010

@DrooNed The term "double door" means a pair of cargo doors on both passenger and driver sides when referring to type 2 VW's....so no, it's not. If you call it that because of the 2 cargo doors, then that's normal...they all have 2....

zensurfer55 commented on 16 Jan 2012

I just purchased a 66 splitty. Once all the paneling etc was removed I was shocked to see how much rust there was; equal if not more that yours! Now that I've seen your video I'm encouraged that restoring it is possible. Wish me luck!

lostinshangrila commented on 22 Aug 2009

Believe it or not i've actually seen worse ones restored! yeah our climate is a bit wetter than yours no doubt...it's a big project but once it's finished i'm sure the resto pains will be but a distant memory...

xuewa commented on 18 Aug 2010

@xuewa ja das problem kenne ich... XD ich will mir auch einen kaufen und das problem ist mit nem neuen motor bekommste nur kein H kennzeichen mehr...und ein gleich "schwacher" motor ist narürlich pflicht...

DanTheManIOM commented on 01 Jan 2013

You do nice work. When you put the long outer panel on, does that overlap or are they butted together and welded ? Did you use Clecos to hold it together ? I have to do this on my 65 Standard. Thanks

alicmansan commented on 18 Aug 2009

And I thought mine was rusty , this one was desintegrating ! One of a kind and bravado restore , maybe you have more than one reason to do this ,take your time and show us part 2 please will you ?

lostinshangrila commented on 09 Aug 2010

@xuewa sorry part 2 is a way off yet. Putting a non VW engine in one of these is sacrilege! The flat 4 engines are part of what makes VW so unique, not too much power but lots of character....

lostinshangrila commented on 02 Jan 2010

Not painted yet (except for underneath!) Just waiting on the beam and box to come back so we can get her mobile again, then off to the paint shop...

Vidiwell100 commented on 04 Apr 2011

WOW! You are a true artist. You saved it from deaths grasp. You are blessed with a great gift. Well done!

inagod commented on 17 Dec 2011

nice work,well worth the effort,it will last 100 years and then some one will restore it again.

The1200sportster commented on 12 Apr 2012

done 2 of theese busses far worse that yours , but in the end worth every second it took

Nik Demopoulos commented on 10 Feb 2013

I'll give your rust a 7 out of ten, mine is an 9!! Great job rebuilding

VWDevon21 commented on 02 Jan 2010

Has your bus been painted yet? Would love to see the finished result!

pigmysta commented on 11 May 2010

wow you put some serious work in there.nothing but respect for that

lostinshangrila commented on 10 Sep 2012

Is getting there, maybe in a few months when it's all finished....

Sierra Whiskey commented on 06 May 2015

Great job, you're a patient artisan. I wish I had the skill.

Dany commented on 26 Dec 2011

Como quedo el proyecto... ya esta pintada???

taterheadkiley commented on 08 Mar 2012

looks great fantastic job you are a artist

electrosundays commented on 18 Aug 2012

So glad these old buses get saved !

R Slaque commented on 13 Jul 2012

GLAD people do this sorta stuff.

Jarek Kurek commented on 21 Jan 2013

Did you finished it?

electrosundays commented on 18 Aug 2012

wheres part 2?

legoboy269 commented on 21 Oct 2012

part two?

vw camper restoration (1972 bay window)

In 2009 i bought a 1972 baywindow dormobile camper intending to turn it into something special. A year later and lots with sweat, tears and sleepless nights it ...

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mygenius007 commented on 08 May 2012

That's pretty cool. The things we do for our kids, right? I'm looking to do the same for my oldest who loves the VW Bus or "Hippy Van" but I have to convince the wife. Great job though on yours. It looks pretty awesome and good times with the family!

brapboys503 commented on 22 Mar 2011

I had the original 1700cc pancake engine in my '72 hardtop. That thing ran like a beast for a long time, lol. Also one of the most fun and capable 2WD vehicles off road I've ever owned.

vwsplitty man commented on 03 Jul 2012

great vid we have 4 vans 2 split 1 bay and 1 23 window samba we have done the bay and onto my 63 split then for the 67 then for the 56 samba lol they are all RHD so bonus lol

martydee76 commented on 30 Dec 2010

I added the caption a little early in the video, I made the interior myself and my mate pete made the dash panels. and the vw front vent with light, Clever man he is.

niall gannon commented on 03 Feb 2013

Great job man. I started mine last week and I'm looking for inspiration!! Anything I shud watch out for or u wud do different if u were to start again!? Thanks. Niall

martydee76 commented on 16 Jan 2012

Thanks Very much, i loved the resto peroid even with lack of sleep but it was worth it! Gonna add some more pics soon and maybe a video of the bus in motion........

brapboys503 commented on 22 Mar 2011

I would love to see a driving video and a video of the engine running and a couple of revs? I love the punchy sound of the 1641.

David Albertoni commented on 02 Jun 2015

did you paint your dashboard? I Have a 1970 Bay window tin top and was wondering if it was possible to paint the dashboard.

lordkorner commented on 26 Jan 2013

Great restoration job, great result and super video with a good choice of music...well done.

Kenny Adie commented on 21 Jul 2012

What an absolute beauty of a bus. Love all the wee added personal touches. INSPIRING!!!

azat1azat commented on 11 Jun 2012

thats why people want to drive these cars!) Thanks for video!) Good Luck on road!)

proby134 commented on 28 Dec 2011

neat job, well done, best one i've seen so far, credit to you. Dave.

Nicola Moody commented on 20 Apr 2013

Love the dash panels!

Lakeside54321 commented on 31 Jan 2013

Great job guys!

Our 1974 VW Bay Window Campervan Restoration

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Aaron Bromberg commented on 28 Jul 2010

Unbelievable. I will second Sunwolfyvan's comment. European's can save a bus that we would have parted out 15 years ago. I can't imagine the amount of work that you had to do to bring that beauty back to glory. Thanks for saving the bays. Bus on.

sunwolfyvan commented on 04 Jan 2010

wow..u brits are nuts.. over here in the US we would have parted something like that out..but congratulations on a lot of work..it looks great...i had a '78 westfalia i bought from california..no rust ever. wish i still had it..

Paul Hooker commented on 09 Jul 2010

NICE WORK !!! I'm hopefully about to get a 1969 type 2 tin top, She is not a pretty girl at the mo, but this video show what can be achieved with a lot of hard work (and I guess a larger than budgeted pot of cash)

Paul Boocock commented on 18 May 2009

Thanks cheezy, omg, don't think we realised what we were letting ourselves in for!! Can't believe the transformation!! Grinning from ear to ear in Jimmy Blue... Happy dubbing !

Shane Bryant commented on 21 May 2009

very good work mate is that in hornsea by any chance where your going down the road how much did you pay for it and how much is it worth now

Gabbie Rainey commented on 21 May 2011

wow man! Thanks for keeping th buses alive. I have a '73 thats y life that I'm restoring for my first car. Great inspiration. thanks :)

grizzlypeak commented on 09 Feb 2011

Wow! Who would have thought something so rusty and thrashed could end up as sweet as that? Nice Bus!

cheezywheels commented on 18 May 2009

thats fantastic! so much hard work, hope you enjoy using her this summer.

Alex Grant commented on 31 Aug 2011

holy rust!

A Fully Restored and Beautifully Finished Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Campervan. SOLD!

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