My maternal grandparents had a '68 that was nearly identical to this one. Brand new, it had those butterscotch plaid curtains all the way around. It also had a removeable stool that fit in the pass through gap next to the single rear-facing seat. I have great memories of that camper. Once my grandmother came to pick up my brother and me to go stay at her house for a few days. We were probably 10 & 9 and were playing on the floor in the back. She got pulled over on a 2-lane highway by a Texas state trooper, who gave her a ticket for going too slow and impeding traffic. As we drove away she said, "I don't want to hear any smart-aleck comments from you boys about your granny getting a ticket for driving too slow." We both cracked up! She had a great sense of humor.
Great job Gary! Gilbert was a labor of love and its obvious you put a lot of love into him! Thanks for showing the time laps! Btw tell your aunt and uncle x2! Who's loosing there mind?Nice job filming jake. Nice job filming jake. Opps its contagious !!!
Mucho gracias my friend! I will say, been awhile since I did a complete resto(Ziggy). There are times in there where it seems like you will never get to the end, that is for sure!
Hi Gary, long time listener first time caller😅. Is Gilbert still up for sale? Fantastic work,beautiful. Job well done. Love the VW life video's, keep up the good work.
Looks good. Love a Westy, ive got a very early 68. Theres videos of it on my sons channel (he uses my channel hence my stupid username 😂) If you ever want decent repro westy parts, look up NLAVW in the UK, they carry most parts. My 68 has been converted to a Continental double roof bed, much more usable than the cot. Also the little table by the spicerack is called the 'whatnot table' in the user manual.
I have to ask how the hell did you guys paint that VW bus in the garage with more VW"s in it spare parts, engine's in it how and how long to clean it out? lol That would be a video in itself! But great work learned to drive a stick in a bug will always be close to my hart. That was a 1971 bug.
Gilbert is a beautiful bus!! I wish I had that kind of money or a Spyder I’d take that bus in a heartbeat. That’s a great price for a completely restored dream like that. I LOVE that you put an original 1600 single in it!! I’m not a huge fan of the faster engines, I just want to be able to cruise and enjoy the adventure to wherever I’m going and everything the bus has to offer. Lucky someone whoever buys it. Wish I was in the market to take out a loan. Life comes first and dreams will happen when they happen. Peace out and VW for life!!
Hard to believe what these fetch. I have a '71 which I bought 30 years ago for $800.00. It was straight and everything was there, but I still put a lot of work into it getting it showroom. You did a nice job on this Van.
Hi Gary. That looks like the one my dad owned…bought it new from Lamar Volkswagen here in Austin. What’s your ask price? I also commented on the 914 that you scored last year, wanting to buy the 914, BADLY!!
Thanks for the tour! Love the eggshell pastel white! Any chance you are going to bring Gilbert to the TX vs the World race/swap next weekend? I would love to see that paint in person.
Hey, I just bought my first 74 Westy and was wondering how many keys does it have i have the ignition key but it does not work in the doors and somebody locked the sliding door last night.
awsome work ! question is the window glass and seal on the left rear the same as the passenger side ? im wanting to delete my vent wing as well on my 75 westy
I did not, sorry. I used my table saw to cut wood down to the same size and shape as the original wood. The old pieces were just rotten, but they still maintained their shape. I then glues them down with wood glue and then as they were done originally, sheets of fiberglass matting were placed over for added strength,
Great question! Since antennas were dealer installed, there are all types of versions/ I sorta like that dual mount like I put on Gilbert. I put the same style on Kennedy.
Such a clean bus!! I hope the owner is local to Central Texas so we can keep seeing it! Someone is going to lovelove LOVE this bus!!
$37.5k! An easy sell here in the PNW! Beautiful job. Thx for making this bus happen.❤
My maternal grandparents had a '68 that was nearly identical to this one. Brand new, it had those butterscotch plaid curtains all the way around. It also had a removeable stool that fit in the pass through gap next to the single rear-facing seat. I have great memories of that camper. Once my grandmother came to pick up my brother and me to go stay at her house for a few days. We were probably 10 & 9 and were playing on the floor in the back. She got pulled over on a 2-lane highway by a Texas state trooper, who gave her a ticket for going too slow and impeding traffic. As we drove away she said, "I don't want to hear any smart-aleck comments from you boys about your granny getting a ticket for driving too slow." We both cracked up! She had a great sense of humor.
Nice looking Bus Gary.. great quality of work.
Great job Gary! That Westy is wonderful!
Nice looking bay. Great job bringing him back.
Thank you for watching Kevin!
Outstanding work on Gilbert Little Dude! You will make bank on this
Thank you Big Dude!!!
Great job Gary! Gilbert was a labor of love and its obvious you put a lot of love into him! Thanks for showing the time laps! Btw tell your aunt and uncle x2! Who's loosing there mind?Nice job filming jake. Nice job filming jake. Opps its contagious !!!
Mucho gracias my friend! I will say, been awhile since I did a complete resto(Ziggy). There are times in there where it seems like you will never get to the end, that is for sure!
Hi Gary, long time listener first time caller😅. Is Gilbert still up for sale? Fantastic work,beautiful. Job well done. Love the VW life video's, keep up the good work.
Gilbert is Beaut,, Nice work Gary, some lucky dude is going to have Lots of Fun...
She’s a real Beaut Clark!
Love the look with black rims and grabbers.🔥 very nice looking lowlight. Great Job Bus Guru.👍🏻👏🏻
Thank you! I am very happy with the wheels, and gold anodized lug nuts!!
Stunning bus.
Great work Gary! Gilbert is a beaut! Good luck selling him and whoever gets him will be proud to own him! VWLIFE!
Thank you for the kind words Nicolas!
I loved my '71.
Sniff, me, too...
Thank you for sharing!! Veey nice work buddy!!
Appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching!
This looks just phenomenal! Is this a $30k bus?
I hope so!
Hopefully we can see it at Busfest? Ya'll did a Great job on it.
Unfortunately, Bus Fest
Is one week before the Harvest so we are busier than a 1 armed paper hanger that weekend prepping for the Harvest!
Looks good. Love a Westy, ive got a very early 68. Theres videos of it on my sons channel (he uses my channel hence my stupid username 😂)
If you ever want decent repro westy parts, look up NLAVW in the UK, they carry most parts.
My 68 has been converted to a Continental double roof bed, much more usable than the cot.
Also the little table by the spicerack is called the 'whatnot table' in the user manual.
The what not table!!! I like it!
I have to ask how the hell did you guys paint that VW bus in the garage with more VW"s in it spare parts, engine's in it how and how long to clean it out? lol That would be a video in itself! But great work learned to drive a stick in a bug will always be close to my hart. That was a 1971 bug.
It takes about a day just to prep the shop for painting!
Hooray and hurrah!!!
Thank you Parv!
Looks awesome! ✌🏼
Appreciate it!
You do good work Gary!
I have a 71 Westy just like yours. Mine is never been repainted or restored. I think your price is a steel! It should sell in no time.
Thank you James! I tell you, I have really loved driving it around!
Looking good.
Interested is it still up for sale
Man such a nice job you guys did..what's the asking price?
Asking $34k.
Well done what's next
Probably that ‘66 SO42, but it’s gonna be a Roadstoration!!
Nice bus guys, l am back 😂
Welcome back!!!! wahoooooo!!!
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5000.or.more.?
Gilbert is a beautiful bus!! I wish I had that kind of money or a Spyder I’d take that bus in a heartbeat. That’s a great price for a completely restored dream like that. I LOVE that you put an original 1600 single in it!! I’m not a huge fan of the faster engines, I just want to be able to cruise and enjoy the adventure to wherever I’m going and everything the bus has to offer. Lucky someone whoever buys it. Wish I was in the market to take out a loan. Life comes first and dreams will happen when they happen. Peace out and VW for life!!
Great job, Gary! I’m excited for cooler weather and to get “Alfonso” my ‘71 Westy alive and registered!
Hard to believe what these fetch. I have a '71 which I bought 30 years ago for $800.00. It was straight and everything was there, but I still put a lot of work into it getting it showroom. You did a nice job on this Van.
What a great Westy. Someone’s going to be very happy with that. ❤
I hope so! It is going to be a camping machine!
Gilbert looks great! Amazing work!
Looks great! I definitely would like to see canvas top install video from you guys
My friends parents had the same bus. We would fight over who got to sleep in the top bunk! We were 12.
I love stories like this!!! True VW Life!
Gilbert looking good!!! I am sure you will find him a great home!
Thank you Charles!!
Charles I’m gonna DM you and ask for a favor !
Did Gary said 37k? Or $3750
Missing a zero there pal!
Great job! If I may make 1 suggestion though ...
15:50 should be your thumbnail along w/ a photo of the bus in a bubble 💬 caption lol
Willie Boy getting some love!!
Very nice bus.
Sweeeet
Hi Gary. That looks like the one my dad owned…bought it new from Lamar Volkswagen here in Austin. What’s your ask price? I also commented on the 914 that you scored last year, wanting to buy the 914, BADLY!!
Great looking bus gary, what did you use on the dash? Looks better then new.
Good Ol DE1635!!! Same thing I spray engine tin with !! It flows nice for a rattle can!
Did you do anything special to paint the top? Or same process as painting metal?
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Awesome job mate, wish I could bring it to Sydney Australia.
Thanks for the tour! Love the eggshell pastel white! Any chance you are going to bring Gilbert to the TX vs the World race/swap next weekend? I would love to see that paint in person.
No plans at this time to head up to the drags.
Congratulations Gary!! Nice job! I would love to own that bus. But! I can’t 😢 very cool.
Nice job. Looking good. I'm tempted to purchase it, but the timing isn't good right now.
Looks great love it and looking forward to owning it. How much?
austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/round-rock-1971-vw-volkswagen-westfalia/7660003717.html
Still in the looking phase, has Gilbert sold yet?
Wow! So clean! Very nice!
😂 your not losing your mine 😂 someone wasn’t paying attention
Exactly ... HA!
How much is it still for sale
Boy That turned out Great !
SOLD?
Hey, I just bought my first 74 Westy and was wondering how many keys does it have i have the ignition key but it does not work in the doors and somebody locked the sliding door last night.
You can have them keyed all the same. Gilbert has 2 keys
"Don't use this one tommy" 😂
So in the world we live in. It wouldn’t start! Flooded. The dang float had gone bad and filled up with gas! Just let that needle valve poor fuel in!
Not surprised to see Willy did quite a bit of the restoration. Alan
Willie Boy is quite the helper!!
Really nice work Gary. I wish I could buy it.👍🤙
Thank you!
Great looking bus! My Bus is 1970
I almost prefer a '70, just because you are still running wide 5's!
😊
awsome work ! question is the window glass and seal on the left rear the same as the passenger side ? im wanting to delete my vent wing as well on my 75 westy
Yes! Same piece of glass. The seal is not. Order the seal from Wolfsburg West, w/out the vent
@@TheBusGuru-kn1dt Sweet thanks !! :D
Great work what a very neat bus
Thank you!
I'm 6'3 and have slept in the upper bunk of my Camper...
Amazing work there Gary, Congrats!!!
Very nice
Appreciate it!
Willy just wants to go for a ride. Nice video tour.
Did you do a video on fixing the wood in the top?
I did not, sorry. I used my table saw to cut wood down to the same size and shape as the original wood. The old pieces were just rotten, but they still maintained their shape. I then glues them down with wood glue and then as they were done originally, sheets of fiberglass matting were placed over for added strength,
Ok thank you our new talk that we bought has a little bit of wood rot
Beautiful work Gary, it'll make someone a great ride!! GLWS!!!
I appreciate that Mike!
OMG!!! L loves vans VW"S!!!
Hey Gary ! It's a nice bus !
Wow! Turned out awesome!❤
Turned out awesome!!
FIRST 💚
Nice!!
nice job.
Looking good! Is that the stock antenna? I have a 71 and I'm getting it back to stock. I've seen the antenna mounted a few different places. Thanks.
Great question! Since antennas were dealer installed, there are all types of versions/ I sorta like that dual mount like I put on Gilbert. I put the same style on Kennedy.
@@TheBusGuru-kn1dt Thank you! I really like that one too.
Looks good I like the satin finish. Love the Baltic birch panels. I thought they put a access panel on all bays. My 73 had one.
✌️ Peace
No engine access panel on Early Bays.
scared to ask how much something like this goes for, I'm in Austin and would be on heaven with that in my driveway
I am asking $34k. 17:06
Well done Gary... Great job, and a great accomplishment. 💪
Thank you Dan! I appreciate your kind words!
Officially...what is the asking price?
It's posted on The Samba right now!
Gilbert looks great! How much are you selling, Gilbert?
austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/round-rock-1971-vw-volkswagen-westfalia/7660003717.html
reasonable price for a full-on detailed restoration like that, and considering inflation, not much higher than 1971 MSRP.
Beautiful Westie!
Thank you for watching!!!
I'd buy that off you if I were over there and not over here in England. I admire your integrity 👏
Thank you John!