Dont listen to anyone hating, you have some good sheetmal, wheels, trim pieces, dash etc, itl take fabrication, but its a project worth doing, and a story worth remembering!
I’m glad there is someone else as crazy as me out there lol! I have a Model A I found in similar condition & I’m in the process of piecing it back together.
I was a VW parts manager in the early 70s, first job out of the Army. Also, my first car was a 1957 VW bug. still, love them. Best of luck. Also, my last duty station was Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.
Hey Junkyard life! This is VW Life and we're subscribed! We can help you with your journey. Kombi is short for kombination. It was the base model of the bus that included a removable. The idea was that you could use it for commercial purposes during the week and recreational activities on the weekends. Hence combination...
I saw on TH-cam a rescue of a 23 window bus. I believe it was the only existing vehicle of its type and age. It is even in worse shape then your bus. They have it stretched out on tables with labels, just pieces of old rusted metal. It's going to take hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore that bus but I guess it's worth it.
if this 1965 vw kombi beach boy bus... was outside in the wilds in britain.it would of rusted away 20 or 30 years ago due to our cold wet damp climate .with only the tyres and engine remaining .amazed its still in one peace after 45 years
Looks like a job!!wish you lot's of luck!! You said the undercarriage was beetle with bigger motor so underneath not too bad that can be replaced the body would be the problem.. you can get panels fixed or replaced. Would be nice to see back together. Wish you luck an hope to see update soon..
That one is a parts bus in 2019, if it was a barndoor it would be restored or even a 60s 21 or 23 window would be worth it. Im sure in that condition in another 20 years someone would restore it but right now it would be a money pit. Still worth the effort to get the parts.
Cool! Even though she is rough, it could still be saved! I have saved worse.....One nice thing, TONS of parts available for these, as well as the prices are through the roof!
southernfriedhippie the back is clearly broke you could see the door gap opening up when it was sliding off the truck bed, the only thing holding it together is the roof skin.
Not trying to be a jerk but do you thing it is worth all the time, effort and money. With all the rot and not much left. I enjoy old vehicle rescues and restoration. I have a 68 f250 that I am going to fix up.
Love that original dove blue colour. We have multiple vw buses but sadly I don think this is worth fixing. I’ve seen many rusty buses but that one is extra crusty :)
I'm all with you! I feel a little sad when it comes to restoration in such extend, as the end product is not the same one entity as it was before, like saying restoring a hammer by changing its handle and then the head. Would be nice to see you do something with this, and in fact i'm waiting for it!
Developing a plan now. Would it be better to drop body on another chassis or salvage the limited useable parts and yard art/convert to conversation piece - bar/bed/wall art the rest?
He now has a few simple choices... 1. Spend thousands of $$$ and hundreds of hours trying to restore it. 2. Sell windows and any other desired parts and make a little money and scrap the rest. 3. Sell it to another VW enthusiast. 4. Let it sit in the yard and continue to rust in peace...
I like your way of thinking. You laid out options from hardest (and most expensive) to easiest. In the dictionary there should be a photo of this basket case VW project under the word "Procrastination" - I'm not proud of all that I haven't done yet. Anybody want some expensive glass?
the quality of the antirust that volkswagen has used since the manufacture of the kombi and the fusca was the worst. There are much older kombi vehicles that, thanks to the quality of the antirust that they used today, are in a better rust condition than the volkswagen.
Man had to stop watching this at the 5 minute mark, far to painful. Thought they were going to tear it apart 2 or 3 times at least. Literally like watching some one pull teeth
I Know is hard to admit but she was better of in her resting place there's nothing to do she past the point of no return let go dude be strong life goes on
Kinda surprised that it wasn't riddled with shotgun bullets like everything else in Alabama. You should've collected a few of those cans! Those are 70s 80s vintage!!!
Dont listen to anyone hating, you have some good sheetmal, wheels, trim pieces, dash etc, itl take fabrication, but its a project worth doing, and a story worth remembering!
Wishing Y'all the best with this old girl. I have a 67 15 window and 62 double cab and love them both.
I’m glad there is someone else as crazy as me out there lol! I have a Model A I found in similar condition & I’m in the process of piecing it back together.
You are a man of extreme vision. They say if have to ask why you don't get it, so I won't ask
10 years old when it was parked/left to rust. I was 14. Man, that hurts.
This is me... Balled up on the couch with a blanket CRINGING! thanks for saving her though. And posting
Totally restorable. Let the fun begin.
This guy's is a Legend He likes old cars and classical cars wow salute for you Mr!!👏👏👌👌
I hope you can save her. Best wishes
I was a VW parts manager in the early 70s, first job out of the Army. Also, my first car was a 1957 VW bug. still, love them. Best of luck. Also, my last duty station was Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.
Good for you Im glad you got it out anything you do to it will be a improvement,can't wait to the restore,good luck Freind
Wow good luck restoring her look forward to updates
🎉9:19 Your passion for barn finds really shines through. Keep it up!
That’s a ton of work there. At least reproduction parts are easy to find. Hope you get it done! Good luck with the project.
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@@Junkyardlife sounds like a plan! You're going to need a lot of help!
Can't wait to see the progress!
Cut it in half length-wise for an awesome man cave wall hanger, backlight it through the windows.....NICE ONE!!!
Where is the complete restoration?
In my opinion respectively out of my experience this rescuing mission and especially the unloading couldn't be done more worse!
I think the wheel base grew a ft.
awh this is so cool, I've always wanted to own one of these
Don't be one of those first and last rescue videos. We root for you, good luck guys! :)
yep you can do it!
I like restoration of vintage vehicles 😍😍
Amazing! Exotic Old Car
I saw on TH-cam a rescue of a 23 window bus. I believe it was the only existing vehicle of its type and age. It is even in worse shape then your bus. They have it stretched out on tables with labels, just pieces of old rusted metal. It's going to take hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore that bus but I guess it's worth it.
if this 1965 vw kombi beach boy bus... was outside in the wilds in britain.it would of rusted away 20 or 30 years ago due to our cold wet damp climate .with only the tyres and engine remaining .amazed its still in one peace after 45 years
MUSTIE 1 wouldn’t even attempt that one.
MUSTIE 1 has never seen car in bad condition...
Bet your wife’s gonna love that at the house!
Shouldve chained or strapped the front beam to the rear beam to stop the spreading
Nice story sir from aircoler for life from 64vw of nj
Looks like a job!!wish you lot's of luck!! You said the undercarriage was beetle with bigger motor so underneath not too bad that can be replaced the body would be the problem.. you can get panels fixed or replaced. Would be nice to see back together. Wish you luck an hope to see update soon..
11:30 Golly this is hard to watch
Hell of a lot of work to do
That one is a parts bus in 2019, if it was a barndoor it would be restored or even a 60s 21 or 23 window would be worth it. Im sure in that condition in another 20 years someone would restore it but right now it would be a money pit. Still worth the effort to get the parts.
Subscribed to see how this goes. I'll be amazed if you managed to get this on the road!
Kombi is a common name across Europe for Station wagon. I even saw Volga station wagons in Russia years ago refered to as Kombis.
Cool! Even though she is rough, it could still be saved! I have saved worse.....One nice thing, TONS of parts available for these, as well as the prices are through the roof!
yeah you could prolly make a new old 1960s van hehe
I think these old VW Vans out west will be rusty but usually not as bad as this one is
Wow that’s crazy!
Can't believe it didn't break in half! It was close. Might just be too far gone. :( *sniff*
southernfriedhippie the back is clearly broke you could see the door gap opening up when it was sliding off the truck bed, the only thing holding it together is the roof skin.
G. G, I saw it. I meant totally broken in half.
He actually paid for this thing. I would pay him to get this eyesore of my property.
Where is part 2??
Link plz!
More like what parts are there to use to build a new bus ?
Man that’s a pile . Good luck !
just like I thought good yard art😃
That's the way I did it big bucket and a broom and scote Brite and a vacuum cleaner and a big clean
Just remove parts from this one it seriously ain't worth it
Also love how he says he doesn't want to see it ruined. I think its beyond that bud
My Wife Would Kill Me, But I Woulda Dragged That Beauty Home Too!! Some V-Dub Yard Art!!
Fantastic ❤ 👍 💣 💀 👊
Big project, the plus side is they are only going up in value and every piece is available in the afternoon to.
Thanks for the rescue ............ gettings from germany
Please restore it and relieve it on the street
I don't hardly say this but....
She's gone.
You haven't seen car which is really gone.
Nice bus
Not trying to be a jerk but do you thing it is worth all the time, effort and money. With all the rot and not much left. I enjoy old vehicle rescues and restoration. I have a 68 f250 that I am going to fix up.
Monetarily no, but sometimes you do things just to prove you can. I see value in this old bus in what it can give me not what it takes.
Amazing it didnt get ripped apart. That is a lot! Of rust
We are interest to see the van finishing process. Will you post that.
An update is due. Yes!
Nice work ❤❤❤
This VW was used and abused... good job restoring it.
Moved from one grave to another
Great looking bus 🚎 thank you for saving her 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍hopefully it back on the road
😂
Would u not back in a small trail pull it up on to it?
Good idea! It was stuck and we get our problem solving skills discombobulated when we pull out the chains and chainsaws. #failarmy
Dizem que o brasileiro é apaixonado por carros kkkkkkl brasileiro só sabe remendar, americano sim ama carro 👍👍👍
Would love to see it on the road
Poor bus, should have let it rot in peace, it looked very comfortable there in the woods, this was sacrilege, like disturbing a grave
Yes, but a falling tree woulda killed that vibe pretty quick.
Love that original dove blue colour. We have multiple vw buses but sadly I don think this is worth fixing. I’ve seen many rusty buses but that one is extra crusty :)
Let's make it to a "Flintstones" mobile. They can run through the rusty floor board on this antique 1965 VW Bus. Also there are 4 flat tires.
I'm all with you! I feel a little sad when it comes to restoration in such extend, as the end product is not the same one entity as it was before, like saying restoring a hammer by changing its handle and then the head.
Would be nice to see you do something with this, and in fact i'm waiting for it!
Bro we still have that in guyana😂😂
Pimp out🔥🔥
É de cortar o coração, uma relíquia de kombi se estragou toda. Ainda bem q vão restaura la.
obrigado
When will it back on the road.....
Developing a plan now. Would it be better to drop body on another chassis or salvage the limited useable parts and yard art/convert to conversation piece - bar/bed/wall art the rest?
So when do you think the car restoration will happen? That is what rescuing means.
Get some inflated tires on there -- it would go a lot easier (if the brakes aren't locked too)
He now has a few simple choices... 1. Spend thousands of $$$ and hundreds of hours trying to restore it. 2. Sell windows and any other desired parts and make a little money and scrap the rest. 3. Sell it to another VW enthusiast. 4. Let it sit in the yard and continue to rust in peace...
I like your way of thinking. You laid out options from hardest (and most expensive) to easiest. In the dictionary there should be a photo of this basket case VW project under the word "Procrastination" - I'm not proud of all that I haven't done yet. Anybody want some expensive glass?
It's definitely worth restoration. Even if it look like total junk it can become a gem.
No chance for restoration .. it's long gone.
Believe me. It's not so bad condition. I have seen much worse...
Should have been rescued 40 yrs ago.
Yea that’s way more work then I would do , good luck
the quality of the antirust that volkswagen has used since the manufacture of the kombi and the fusca was the worst. There are much older kombi vehicles that, thanks to the quality of the antirust that they used today, are in a better rust condition than the volkswagen.
What a shame. The only thing that makes me feel better is that it will eiher be restored or become part of another restoration.
Almost no rust, nearly perfect 👍
You are right about the German word 😁 greetings from Berlin
Um salve do Brasil são Paulo quando restaurar mandar vídeo.
Nice one..👍🇬🇧
Thank you! Cheers!
I’m a panel beater from the 70s era...
You would need a chassis to start with... good luck restoring it buddy.
Man, I don't know. Personally, I don't even think Her Doktor Frankenstein could bring this one back from the dead. Good luck!
Man had to stop watching this at the 5 minute mark, far to painful. Thought they were going to tear it apart 2 or 3 times at least. Literally like watching some one pull teeth
Крутой видос!👍
Спасибо (Thanks!)
I Know is hard to admit but she was better of in her resting place there's nothing to do she past the point of no return let go dude be strong life goes on
;)
What is this inside the Bus...1.45
the cylinder head for a 1975 MT125.
Well this is impractical project.
Ain't they all? why fix something with all the fat chewed out? just because we want to.
La canción de fondo es la de TERMINATOR ?.
Song is "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod. Good catch - I do hear similarities.
Interesting work
So are you going to provide periodic updates?
Yes. But keep in mind we've stayed clear of periodic tables since the 10th grade chemistry fiasco.
No part 2 because this bus was toast long before part 1.
Woow. Fascinating
You're right the transaxle is all that's left there's no bus left
Following. Curious to see where you start on a job this big.
from the bottom up
Just checked autotrader for VW bus prices- 1960-67 VW buses are anywhere from $50K-$125K - a good resto might be worth it....body parts are available
yep they are desirable
Anything can be fixed and put back on the road
Que bonito recuperar una kombi ❤️❤️❤️
Kinda surprised that it wasn't riddled with shotgun bullets like everything else in Alabama.
You should've collected a few of those cans! Those are 70s 80s vintage!!!
Got a couple that survived the banzai wrecker ride.