I drove a 74 Westfalia in the 90s and I notice they all have detail differences. Some with rotating seats, with and without headrests. Others with different sinks, fridge and storage arrangements. Some even with gas stoves. My camper had no headrests or stove and I removed the icebox console for added space and just brought a portable cooler. They are all so unique and individual. One thing they all have in common though is very efficient use of space. For ten years I travelled across the country and enjoyed many great camping trips in this old girl, but it all came to an end when rust and rot got to the chassis and the front wheel sunk into the frame.
In ‘71, on my way home from the service I bought a white ‘65 step thru bus for $750 and loved the simplicity of it but it was slow. I had no idea how to take care of it and let it go in 76. In ‘81 married my wife and I bought a bay window. It was still air cooled and slow, took way more maintenance than a domestic van and was three times more noisy. I’m currently having an ‘84 Westy built and very much looking forward to doing a bit of camping in my old age. All this aside, from what I see on line the ONLY VW van that is reasonably reliable is the Eurovan. Starting in 2001 I think they are water cooled and have adequate power to keep up with interstate traffic. They are reasonably quiet and much more reliable than the T2.5 and T3 versions. My ‘84 is water cooled so I am hoping for the best. Good luck on your quest. Let us know how the search goes. The geen bay window was pretty cool
I'm 69 years old. Many years ago I owned a '71 VW camper. It was slow, no A/C and required a lot of TLC. But I went over most of North America in that thing. Of all the vehicles I've ever owned (and I've owned plenty) that VW camper van is my favorite. Good luck with your quest.
Very nice video. Thanks. I have owned a few buses. 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971. Best to get the best one you can afford. Restoration costs way more money then you will ever get out of it. Splitties are the most desired and the most expensive. Bay windows 1968 to 71 have the bug engine and are simpler. Past 71 they have the porche engine and are more complicated. Find local club and meet the guys.
14:06 Woooooo, complete flashback for me right there. Those very same crochet style curtains were in my grandpa's camper that we took cross country. Shocked at how EXACT the color is on those cause they clearly look hand made!
in '74' I bought a ex Canadian LHD '64 split window from a Maori Family. BIG mistake. Never been on the beach, except for every weekend to collect shellfish. When I ripped the decrepit interior out The sand poured out of everywhere, especially the rusted gap between the floor and the walls and the outriggers that were well, not connected to anything. First engine service and the bits of pistons and valves came out of the sump. Yeah they dropped a valve. So they replaced a piston, put a new valve in the cracked head and bunged it all together.. And the dealer forgot to put oil in the gear box. Took a week to make a noise. Sorry no warranty. Shit them. So it got totally stripped to bare metal. The big 2in deep ding in the right rear guard and side got fixed, new floor, new outriggers, new springs, gearbox repaired, 4 reverse and 1 forward.. !!! get the diff on the correct side guys! New springs and shocks, new sills, new battery boxes (dual 90Ahr deep cycle). 1600 barrels pistons, dual port, balanced, blueprinted, electronic ignition, an alternator on a home made frame beside the generator (not used), change all the electrics to 12V, rewind the windscreen motor for 12V dual speed. Sanding painting, burnt orange and white lacquer, 6 coats clear, new upholstery, carpet, one piece white fibreglass ceiling sprung in place. Camper interior in real Mahogany.. Synthetic fur. TV B&W 12in in those days. Cooker, Porta-pottie,. Dyno Test,, 55HP at the wheels SHOCK.. Well 17in off road tyres and wheel spin the 2 ton van in first gear easy. And off round NZ 3x in 3 years. From Bluff to Cape Rianga in 3 days at average 70Mph. ( the limit was 50).. sold it to move to australia. Really miss it so much. LHD on RHD roads.. Good actually
I have a 79' & it was once a dream of mine as well that I turned into a reality 2 years ago. A big piece of advice right now is to buy one if you want one. As the value continues to climb they will just continue to become more rare to find and expensive. Look at it as an investment. Not only could I make money from mine at this moment, I get to meet so many people that have a story about a VW and I get so many people that want pictures and just want to BS! It's a whole lifestyle that revolves around it. Just do it! You won't regret it!
Great vid Matt. Im 59 and have owned twin cabs , transporters, short wheel based beach bugs, and now, many, many years after my last bus, I'm buying a ' 77 girl, hence forth known as Taiga Lily. - think about it.
awesome stuff keep it up! buy them all! love the detail shots and close ups of the interior. always good to have footage for inspiration when you get your bus!
IF you compare a "newer" (60's-70's) bug side by side with an early 50's bug, the curves were so much more in the early years. They even looked chopped. I think they have more class than the later models.
love the taupe and cream color vw bus... that had the little mini one in front..loved the way they upholstered the inside making it into a camper gotta love it ...would love to own a vw one day ...the older version ....
Hope you get your bus some day I owned a 66 bus back in the day and now I just dream of westfalias lol I’ve rented a couple when I go to Hawaii and that’s totally awesome like am LTD( living the dream) JC
My Grandparents, had a 1970 VW bus transporter ,& in 1973, my Family Went to Plentsville,NY I, have home movies, of that, on Super8 films that was a vacation that I'll never forget !!!!
Nice video Matt! I'm close to making it happen - I've been drooling over the early split windshield/safari window buses but they are out of my league moneywise ... I've been looking at some 70's buses ... yesterday 8/5 I found 2 VW buses here relatively local here in Ohio ... one was a 73 VW bus ... I texted the owner - he decided that he wasn't going to sell ... then a 2nd one came across the FaceBook Marketplace ... this one is a 1979 Bay Window bus - the seller is going on vacation and I can't get to see it inperson for over a week ... I made an offer - that was accepted on condition I'm comfortable with the ride, mechanical makeup of the bus etc. ... I'm excited !!! it will be a project for sure but if the mechanics & electronics of the bus are good it will be a great find & deal for $6K ... I'm pumped to learn the inside/outsides of this 79 VW bus ... already dreaming about the exterior and interior restores ...
My favorite one is the one with the RC car in the front and the red peace sign on the side, and the brown rear split window bug because I like vintage.
I have this dream too. I nearly realised it back in 1990, I managed to get a 1977 8 seat microbus, 2.0 automatic. It needed work, but was a great place to start. Sadly, my parents split up, and the house had to be sold, so there was nowhere to park it off e street, so I was forced to sell it. It would be worth 20 times what I paid for it now....
This is one of my dreams aswell and my neighbour actually has a volkswagen bus that just sits at the back of his barn that i see every day and i just want to buy and fix it. it's only that my dad says it takes about a year to restore one and he is not encouregd to get it and fix it. but one day i will buy one!
Get a baywindow, they're great as there's a lot of support for them and they're cheaper than split windows, cheap enough that you don't have to worry modifying them, I'm putting Porsche brakes and wheels on mine with a Subaru engine and transmission along with a rag top and Metallic dark red paint work, I've had a beetle and that was an amazing car aswell
I remember when one could buy an old Bus for under $2000! I had a couple back in the day: ‘67 13 window deluxe splitty, ‘59 panel splitty, and a ‘70 bay window. I found the bay window my favorite. I’m priced out of Bus ownership these days, but i’ve got my old ‘65 Bug!
My guess is you'd probably get one with a hunter green paint job and a camper top lol As for me I'd pick one of the older VW Beetle's. Not sure of the year, just an older one and not the new fangled kind. I'd like to drive a VW beetle at least once in my lifetime. :) Anywho...I hope your dream comes to fruition soon. Good luck!
So many sweet options. I've always dug the VW Thing but a road ready Westie would be killer if is the price is right. Mine would be island themed with the exterior completely wrapped to look like a giant wood tiki. 🌴🌴🗿🌴🌴
I was you, 34 years ago, when I as 20. I bought a 1969 and drove it for 11 years, then I sold it and immediately bought a 1979, which I think is rather the best of all worlds, a 2 liter engine, but still rounded corners. My advice is go on the Samba.com, go on FullMoonBusClub.com, go on other bus websites and start camping with these people, they will help you find what you want! Don't worry that it's not perfect, just that it starts, runs and stops. The rest you can do yourself and get lots of help from your vw buddies. Just GET ONE and get going!
@Hieu TV Exactly what I did 3 years ago! I knew I wanted one and just went for it. I was sick in my stomach though for the first day or 2 thinking I was way in over my head. Now, 3 years later from working on it myself, I can handle almost anything that it may need & I understand how the mechanics work - I still have to ask for help sometimes though. I love it & hope my kids can take my bus over when I'm gone.
MAT awesome video Get a bus and learn on it I did it with mine stil working on the project but man these things are awesome love my bus to bits got a second one as a project go for it make it happen..........
My favorite pick of ALLLLLLL the bus styles... Would be a 1963 VW 15 Window Deluxe Microbus. It has to have that Safari style windshield with the hinges.
If your going for a westfalia (based on your reactions at the show), I suggest a 78 or 79, best years in my opinion. Best layout and engine, before bay window was switched to wedge.....
just happened upon your VW vids I got the bug years ago and now have too many. If you want a VW Bus imo year is not that inportant to start with just remember that once you buy one you are hooked. I started with a dunebug myers manx and now have 2 vans and 2 buds plus a sandrail. a deal on one will come your way there out there.
Love your vid Matt! Was at this show and you caught me a few times in the background. Can't let go of the dream either my man. Have my eyes on a 75-79 VW Camper. Trying to find one that is in the 5 to 8K range so I can explore with the fam. Where do things stand for you re your hunt Matt?
I just got my Happiness Bus and I am going on Tour!!! 'She is affectionately known as 'The DreamMachine'. PoweredByPossible is touring the country to spread 'The Recipe for Happiness'. We will be asking people about their dreams and 'why' they want those dreams. We will also interview people who went for their dreams and what happed when they did!!! People are the happiest when they are doing what they LOVE!! We will be making a documentary along the way to inspire people to go after their dreams now....don't wait another day! We are pretty excited about the adventure! Love your dream about getting a VW Vintage Bus. Happy Trails! ~ Poppy Possible
I used to live near the Westfalia factory. they still manufacture such vehicles today. Even drivers I currently a VW T4 and am with my motorcycle drin much in the way.
I vote for the '74 Westy. (I have one, BTW). It has the extra wide fold-out bed. The '75 is pretty much the same. And I once had a '77, which had the benefit of using a fuel injected engine that had hydraulic valve lifters. That means not having to adjust the valves, so engine maintenance was simply changing the oil, and spark plugs now and then.
I bought a 66 13 window 3 years ago and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. They are a lot of fun and you'll meet some great people. Some advice I would have for you is to buy a bus that you want. Don't settle for a bay window if you really want a split window and earlier the better. Earlier busses are easier to work on. Read some of the forums and build threads on thesamba.com
I just stumbled across this channel and I'm in the same predicament of finding a VW Van. I like the '60 style but kind of freaked out of how undependable the air cooled engines...
word to the wise,,,I love air cooled. Had several through the decades. If I were thinking about a bus,,, I would go newer air cooled , just for the look of the body , and use Subaru power. Freeway speeds and a heater.
Hey Matt, awesome videos you have posted here! You should definitely check out the www.thesamba.com. You can find almost all the info you need on every make and model of Volkswagen and especially the buses. They have classifieds that sell all vw's everywhere, not mention parts and manuals, plus you'll meet tons of people there that will help you with any questions you have! Hope you find a bus soon man! Good road! :)
No problem Matt! You can find me on there most days, lol. My username is kingofpirates83. I've owned nine VW's and worked on them for 20 years. Feel free to ask any questions and if I don't have the answer, chances are I know somebody that does lol!
Robert Chirino im probably going to try amd save up somewhere between 6k and 12k before i purchase one. It would be nice if it was a working bus when i purchase it, and then i can do updates to it along the way after that.
If you want to actually drive it and keep up with traffic and stop safely, get a 78 or 79 bus. Those have the biggest engine VW made with hydraulic lifters so you rarely have to adjust the valves. I say a 79 as well because they have a better head design where the exhaust bolts to the head. 75-78 exhaust is horrible about leaking. Ditch the points and condenser in the distributor and add a pertronix ignitor in it's place and you'll have a good running machine that needs the least maintenance of all the air-cooled vws.
Long ago I had a '71 VW camper. It was the last year of the upright VW engine and the first year for disk brakes. I went over most of North America in that thing. Slow, but I got there. And it was surprisingly good in the snow, probably because of the engine in the back over the drive wheels.
Without knowing your plans, skills, family situation, etc., I would say get a bay-window panel bus. They have the least resale value and you have a blank slate to start your project.
You asked what you should learn/know...well welding and body work unless you have the $$ to paid for a full restore, better to do the work yourself and learn what your VW actually is rather than just buy something that you don't "know", but just my 2 cents.....great video BTW, all the VW's where great hard to choose a favorite.
@@MattsRadShow He could go for parts or deals or just to make contacts. I would. I would ask him one question. What do you have against Vanagons? He doesn't have a single one!
I drove a 74 Westfalia in the 90s and I notice they all have detail differences. Some with rotating seats, with and without headrests. Others with different sinks, fridge and storage arrangements. Some even with gas stoves. My camper had no headrests or stove and I removed the icebox console for added space and just brought a portable cooler. They are all so unique and individual. One thing they all have in common though is very efficient use of space. For ten years I travelled across the country and enjoyed many great camping trips in this old girl, but it all came to an end when rust and rot got to the chassis and the front wheel sunk into the frame.
In ‘71, on my way home from the service I bought a white ‘65 step thru bus for $750 and loved the simplicity of it but it was slow. I had no idea how to take care of it and let it go in 76. In ‘81 married my wife and I bought a bay window. It was still air cooled and slow, took way more maintenance than a domestic van and was three times more noisy. I’m currently having an ‘84 Westy built and very much looking forward to doing a bit of camping in my old age. All this aside, from what I see on line the ONLY VW van that is reasonably reliable is the Eurovan. Starting in 2001 I think they are water cooled and have adequate power to keep up with interstate traffic. They are reasonably quiet and much more reliable than the T2.5 and T3 versions. My ‘84 is water cooled so I am hoping for the best. Good luck on your quest. Let us know how the search goes. The geen bay window was pretty cool
I'm 69 years old. Many years ago I owned a '71 VW camper. It was slow, no A/C and required a lot of TLC. But I went over most of North America in that thing. Of all the vehicles I've ever owned (and I've owned plenty) that VW camper van is my favorite. Good luck with your quest.
Awesome. I am wanting a Volkswagen bus as well and this is a perfect video. Thanks for shooting this.
Nice. Welcome. You may want to check out my other video I did on VW Buses too then. th-cam.com/video/g_-7-qWK2x0/w-d-xo.html
@@MattsRadShow yes I did. It was a great video as well. Good luck on your adventures getting a Volkswagen bus
@@kg-oi5dz thanks. You too!
I love the 64VWBUS with the same color little toy.
Very nice video. Thanks. I have owned a few buses. 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971. Best to get the best one you can afford. Restoration costs way more money then you will ever get out of it. Splitties are the most desired and the most expensive. Bay windows 1968 to 71 have the bug engine and are simpler. Past 71 they have the porche engine and are more complicated. Find local club and meet the guys.
VW made this van up to like 2014 here in Brazil. It was top selling. Government took it down practically. There was also a collector series last.
Cool music and great editing.
Very nice Volkswagen Van.
14:06 Woooooo, complete flashback for me right there. Those very same crochet style curtains were in my grandpa's camper that we took cross country. Shocked at how EXACT the color is on those cause they clearly look hand made!
Some nice buses there.
in '74' I bought a ex Canadian LHD '64 split window from a Maori Family. BIG mistake. Never been on the beach, except for every weekend to collect shellfish. When I ripped the decrepit interior out The sand poured out of everywhere, especially the rusted gap between the floor and the walls and the outriggers that were well, not connected to anything. First engine service and the bits of pistons and valves came out of the sump. Yeah they dropped a valve. So they replaced a piston, put a new valve in the cracked head and bunged it all together.. And the dealer forgot to put oil in the gear box. Took a week to make a noise. Sorry no warranty. Shit them. So it got totally stripped to bare metal. The big 2in deep ding in the right rear guard and side got fixed, new floor, new outriggers, new springs, gearbox repaired, 4 reverse and 1 forward.. !!! get the diff on the correct side guys! New springs and shocks, new sills, new battery boxes (dual 90Ahr deep cycle). 1600 barrels pistons, dual port, balanced, blueprinted, electronic ignition, an alternator on a home made frame beside the generator (not used), change all the electrics to 12V, rewind the windscreen motor for 12V dual speed. Sanding painting, burnt orange and white lacquer, 6 coats clear, new upholstery, carpet, one piece white fibreglass ceiling sprung in place. Camper interior in real Mahogany.. Synthetic fur. TV B&W 12in in those days. Cooker, Porta-pottie,. Dyno Test,, 55HP at the wheels SHOCK.. Well 17in off road tyres and wheel spin the 2 ton van in first gear easy. And off round NZ 3x in 3 years. From Bluff to Cape Rianga in 3 days at average 70Mph. ( the limit was 50).. sold it to move to australia. Really miss it so much. LHD on RHD roads.. Good actually
I have a 79' & it was once a dream of mine as well that I turned into a reality 2 years ago. A big piece of advice right now is to buy one if you want one. As the value continues to climb they will just continue to become more rare to find and expensive. Look at it as an investment. Not only could I make money from mine at this moment, I get to meet so many people that have a story about a VW and I get so many people that want pictures and just want to BS! It's a whole lifestyle that revolves around it. Just do it! You won't regret it!
Yeah buddy you remind me of me I’m after a bus also there cool
Wow you sound like me I need to purchase a kombie also
I gotta 61 double and video the video sweet tunes
Groovy!!!!!
I love Volkswagen
Great vid Matt. Im 59 and have owned twin cabs , transporters, short wheel based beach bugs, and now, many, many years after my last bus, I'm buying a ' 77 girl, hence forth known as Taiga Lily. - think about it.
Thank you so much for the amazing videos Matt!
Rich Meyers Thanks! I enjoy doing them! :-)
awesome stuff keep it up! buy them all! love the detail shots and close ups of the interior. always good to have footage for inspiration when you get your bus!
Robert Pesina Thanks again man!
I'm enjoying these bus videos! As a bus driver, my advice is to always carry duct tape, wire, screwdrivers and a socket set. Ha!
17:44 Finally the bug I was waiting to see! A 1950-53 split window.
TJ Jones Yeah those are cool. I think the blue one was Jerry's from my last video.
IF you compare a "newer" (60's-70's) bug side by side with an early 50's bug, the curves were so much more in the early years. They even looked chopped. I think they have more class than the later models.
love the taupe and cream color vw bus... that had the little mini one in front..loved the way they upholstered the inside making it into a camper gotta love it ...would love to own a vw one day ...the older version ....
The Beetle at 15:17 is the exact color and year I had!
RhettyforFun same with me I have that 74 beetle too.
Hope you get your bus some day I owned a 66 bus back in the day and now I just dream of westfalias lol I’ve rented a couple when I go to Hawaii and that’s totally awesome like am LTD( living the dream) JC
a 74 IS YOUR BEST BET.
My Grandparents, had a 1970 VW bus transporter ,& in 1973, my Family
Went to Plentsville,NY I, have home movies, of that, on Super8 films that was a vacation that I'll never forget !!!!
Wow, gotta thank Adam for hookin' me up to your site Matt! 👍😎 Loved this video, will definately check out more. ✌😎
Sigman Floyd Nice. Thanks man.
nice video, as a person who loves roadtrips, seems these would great alternative to having a hotel.
Nice video Matt! I'm close to making it happen - I've been drooling over the early split windshield/safari window buses but they are out of my league moneywise ... I've been looking at some 70's buses ... yesterday 8/5 I found 2 VW buses here relatively local here in Ohio ... one was a 73 VW bus ... I texted the owner - he decided that he wasn't going to sell ... then a 2nd one came across the FaceBook Marketplace ... this one is a 1979 Bay Window bus - the seller is going on vacation and I can't get to see it inperson for over a week ... I made an offer - that was accepted on condition I'm comfortable with the ride, mechanical makeup of the bus etc. ... I'm excited !!! it will be a project for sure but if the mechanics & electronics of the bus are good it will be a great find & deal for $6K ... I'm pumped to learn the inside/outsides of this 79 VW bus ... already dreaming about the exterior and interior restores ...
Michael Kindinger Awesome man! Good luck with it!!! May you make many good memories in it!
Ive always loved the vw thing. A lady in my little town had an orange one when i was growing up.. and the Karmann Ghia's are just beautiful.
lkporter1989 I've always loved the Ghia's!
lkporter1989 Cool. yeah the orange is used alot in vw land. it's starting to grow on me.
I like the Karmann Ghia also. Sweet ride.👍😊
My favorite one is the one with the RC car in the front and the red peace sign on the side, and the brown rear split window bug because I like vintage.
thanks for the movie, beautiful!
I kept thinking of the bus in Cars, lol. It looked like a lot of fun. I think a camper bus would be cool; then your wife and friends could tag a long.
Emily Culley Yeah a camper bus would be sweet! I'm definitely thinking that too.
very cool..wish we had one of these shows around here my hubby would love it.
I have this dream too.
I nearly realised it back in 1990, I managed to get a 1977 8 seat microbus, 2.0 automatic.
It needed work, but was a great place to start. Sadly, my parents split up, and the house had to be sold, so there was nowhere to park it off e street, so I was forced to sell it.
It would be worth 20 times what I paid for it now....
This is one of my dreams aswell and my neighbour actually has a volkswagen bus that just sits at the back of his barn that i see every day and i just want to buy and fix it. it's only that my dad says it takes about a year to restore one and he is not encouregd to get it and fix it. but one day i will buy one!
Orrekorre Nice. Live the dream man!
if you bought it a year ago, you'd be driving it now
One year ain't too bad, I took fifteen to resto my kombi✌🏻
Tool kit is necessary but I still have dreams about my 1975 Campmobile. My Mexican friends loved it too. Great car for international travel.
I have a 72 campmobile. I love it!!
Im Mexico City I have one 1976 I use my Combi to carry my wife flowers to xochimilco
Get a baywindow, they're great as there's a lot of support for them and they're cheaper than split windows, cheap enough that you don't have to worry modifying them, I'm putting Porsche brakes and wheels on mine with a Subaru engine and transmission along with a rag top and Metallic dark red paint work, I've had a beetle and that was an amazing car aswell
I remember when one could buy an old Bus for under $2000!
I had a couple back in the day: ‘67 13 window deluxe splitty, ‘59 panel splitty, and a ‘70 bay window. I found the bay window my favorite.
I’m priced out of Bus ownership these days, but i’ve got my old ‘65 Bug!
Got my rust free 84 westie in the Bay area for 8k about 2 years ago. They are still out there.
My guess is you'd probably get one with a hunter green paint job and a camper top lol
As for me I'd pick one of the older VW Beetle's. Not sure of the year, just an older one and not the new fangled kind. I'd like to drive a VW beetle at least once in my lifetime. :)
Anywho...I hope your dream comes to fruition soon. Good luck!
Becky Yeah, that sounds pretty sweet to me! lol. how'd you guess? lol
lol Pure luck I suppose. :D
So many sweet options. I've always dug the VW Thing but a road ready Westie would be killer if is the price is right. Mine would be island themed with the exterior completely wrapped to look like a giant wood tiki. 🌴🌴🗿🌴🌴
Aimless Adventures Haha. that would be sweet!
I love the buses and the music
I was you, 34 years ago, when I as 20. I bought a 1969 and drove it for 11 years, then I sold it and immediately bought a 1979, which I think is rather the best of all worlds, a 2 liter engine, but still rounded corners. My advice is go on the Samba.com, go on FullMoonBusClub.com, go on other bus websites and start camping with these people, they will help you find what you want! Don't worry that it's not perfect, just that it starts, runs and stops. The rest you can do yourself and get lots of help from your vw buddies.
Just GET ONE and get going!
Beauregard Palmer Awesome man. Love it. Thanks for the advice! And encouragement! Appreciated.
@Hieu TV Exactly what I did 3 years ago! I knew I wanted one and just went for it. I was sick in my stomach though for the first day or 2 thinking I was way in over my head. Now, 3 years later from working on it myself, I can handle almost anything that it may need & I understand how the mechanics work - I still have to ask for help sometimes though. I love it & hope my kids can take my bus over when I'm gone.
I do love my VW campermobile... especially all the loopy smiles & waves that I get while driving. Slow up the mountains, but that is alright.
MAT awesome video
Get a bus and learn on it
I did it with mine stil working on the project but man these things are awesome love my bus to bits got a second one as a project go for it make it happen..........
You should find a bus that looks the same as the one the Libyans used in Back to the Future. Lol!
The WESTFALIA bus at 5:36 was my personal favorite.
My favorite pick of ALLLLLLL the bus styles... Would be a 1963 VW 15 Window Deluxe Microbus. It has to have that Safari style windshield with the hinges.
TJ Jones That's an amazing bus!
Can't really be too picky on them! Any van would be awesome to have!!
Agreed.
If your going for a westfalia (based on your reactions at the show), I suggest a 78 or 79, best years in my opinion. Best layout and engine, before bay window was switched to wedge.....
Thanks man! Feeling the 78 probably.
Any suggestions on a split window w ragtop
@@MattsRadShow sounds like you are sticking to the air cooled era..
Partial to a camper van with the pop up top and small kitchenette. (Thought they were the coolest things when I was little. Still do)
Love what you’re doing man, keep it up!
I love this car so much thank you man for th tour
I'm going to the show I'm a new member of the club I own a 1977 Volkswagen bus yellow camper westfalia
Matt , either youtube is old but I have seen many of your segments .... do you own a set of tools and a project van yet ???
Good luck! One day you’ll have your Bus.
just happened upon your VW vids I got the bug years ago and now have too many. If you want a VW Bus imo year is not that inportant to start with just remember that once you buy one you are hooked. I started with a dunebug myers manx and now have 2 vans and 2 buds plus a sandrail. a deal on one will come your way there out there.
Michael Foshaug Thanks man!
great show loved the music
Love your vid Matt! Was at this show and you caught me a few times in the background. Can't let go of the dream either my man. Have my eyes on a 75-79 VW Camper. Trying to find one that is in the 5 to 8K range so I can explore with the fam. Where do things stand for you re your hunt Matt?
ive never seen a manx like that yellow one. wicked! dont think id fit in it though haha
lkporter1989 Yeah I was surprised how small it was. Cool car though!
I just got my Happiness Bus and I am going on Tour!!! 'She is affectionately known as 'The DreamMachine'. PoweredByPossible is touring the country to spread 'The Recipe for Happiness'. We will be asking people about their dreams and 'why' they want those dreams. We will also interview people who went for their dreams and what happed when they did!!! People are the happiest when they are doing what they LOVE!! We will be making a documentary along the way to inspire people to go after their dreams now....don't wait another day! We are pretty excited about the adventure! Love your dream about getting a VW Vintage Bus. Happy Trails! ~ Poppy Possible
for stealth camping a cargo van with a camper inside would be the top ride as far as i am concerned ......
✌😎👍 I haven't seen one of those Volkswagon buses in a long time.
I love this video I'm looking to get a bus to this is awesome ❤️
I used to live near the Westfalia factory. they still manufacture such vehicles today. Even drivers I currently a VW T4 and am with my motorcycle drin much in the way.
You will know your busy when you see it, when you get the feeling that you are looking at a Beautiful woman ! !
...this Video should be running on YP...😍🤤 thank you!!!
Thanks man.
I vote for the '74 Westy. (I have one, BTW). It has the extra wide fold-out bed. The '75 is pretty much the same.
And I once had a '77, which had the benefit of using a fuel injected engine that had hydraulic valve lifters. That means not having to adjust the valves, so engine maintenance was simply changing the oil, and spark plugs now and then.
It's been my experience that he who snoozes, looses. If one comes up, snap it up before someone else does!
I bought a 66 13 window 3 years ago and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. They are a lot of fun and you'll meet some great people. Some advice I would have for you is to buy a bus that you want. Don't settle for a bay window if you really want a split window and earlier the better. Earlier busses are easier to work on. Read some of the forums and build threads on thesamba.com
T2 split screens look the coolest!
I sure miss my orange camper. The Pumpkin.
Hey matt are you going to the twin cities vw car show again for 2018 and make a TH-cam video???
My family has a 1979 pop up camper one of these
If you go to 1:06 it looks a lot like the orange one.
I just stumbled across this channel and I'm in the same predicament of finding a VW Van. I like the '60 style but kind of freaked out of how undependable the air cooled engines...
Hi MattsRadShow this MisterHandyman48 , I recomend , is a 1970 VW bus.Plus I'll tell you how to fix it ,when your having trouble with it.
How many different busses showed up? If you only see about 15 it wouldn't be worth it but 40 to 50 could be a lot of contacts.
Great filming with the GoPro! Looked super smooth and pro! Did you get yourself a gimbal?
TJ Jones Thanks! Yep. It's super cool. used it some at the wizard con episode too.
Which is best durable engineering VW or Toyota
They all a dream, from 64vw of nj 🎅
I want to see the inside of that dark green one with the tinted windows
I drove a 1966 VW bus back in the 1970's
word to the wise,,,I love air cooled. Had several through the decades. If I were thinking about a bus,,, I would go newer air cooled , just for the look of the body , and use Subaru power. Freeway speeds and a heater.
Heater. Aw, that would take all the fun out of bundling up, head to toe in wool, and driving through the winter months.
My fav bus is a 1968 split window without living quarders
Go look on the samba for my build thread "Helga the bus" a 65 eleven window
Hey Matt, awesome videos you have posted here! You should definitely check out the www.thesamba.com. You can find almost all the info you need on every make and model of Volkswagen and especially the buses. They have classifieds that sell all vw's everywhere, not mention parts and manuals, plus you'll meet tons of people there that will help you with any questions you have! Hope you find a bus soon man! Good road! :)
Robert Chirino Awesome. Thanks for the heads up man. Ill definitly check it out!
No problem Matt! You can find me on there most days, lol. My username is kingofpirates83. I've owned nine VW's and worked on them for 20 years. Feel free to ask any questions and if I don't have the answer, chances are I know somebody that does lol!
Robert Chirino Thanks man!
Any time dude. What budget are you looking to have as far as buying one?
Robert Chirino im probably going to try amd save up somewhere between 6k and 12k before i purchase one. It would be nice if it was a working bus when i purchase it, and then i can do updates to it along the way after that.
sweet vid
I had a dream and after a long lime saving I jut got a 1972 vw panel van
Excelente vídeo..... Gracias....
fcosanchezo Thanks!
what's your budget? Mechanical ability?
what is your budget?
If you want to actually drive it and keep up with traffic and stop safely, get a 78 or 79 bus. Those have the biggest engine VW made with hydraulic lifters so you rarely have to adjust the valves. I say a 79 as well because they have a better head design where the exhaust bolts to the head. 75-78 exhaust is horrible about leaking. Ditch the points and condenser in the distributor and add a pertronix ignitor in it's place and you'll have a good running machine that needs the least maintenance of all the air-cooled vws.
tootype2crazy Amazing advice man. Can't thank you enough dude! Thanks!
I have a 79 and have to agree.
I like the 68 it’s got everything I need.👍pretty too.
Long ago I had a '71 VW camper. It was the last year of the upright VW engine and the first year for disk brakes. I went over most of North America in that thing. Slow, but I got there. And it was surprisingly good in the snow, probably because of the engine in the back over the drive wheels.
Without knowing your plans, skills, family situation, etc., I would say get a bay-window panel bus. They have the least resale value and you have a blank slate to start your project.
Lol your dreaming like me! Jc
You asked what you should learn/know...well welding and body work unless you have the $$ to paid for a full restore, better to do the work yourself and learn what your VW actually is rather than just buy something that you don't "know", but just my 2 cents.....great video BTW, all the VW's where great hard to choose a favorite.
Drew Kolb I was thinking about taking a welding class actually. Might have to do that. Thanks man!
you dont need class. buy a mig welder with gas shielding and go at your bus. you are overthinking
I love you vw bus
Anyone ever see "Fluffy" there?
I dont think so. He has his own VW bus Show in his garage. Lol
@@MattsRadShow He could go for parts or deals or just to make contacts. I would.
I would ask him one question. What do you have against Vanagons? He doesn't have a single one!
Yeah you'd think he'd have at least one just for the heck of it.
Can I bring my E150 Conversion Van 96
nein, das ist kein volkswagen
Save up all of your $ , learn how to weld , do autobody work and Whatever you do don't get married LoL
Nice video but the music it’s in the way. It’s just too loud.