TheSamba.com :: View topic - Vanagon Youtube videos; yeah this is happening...

Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:30 am

I've only watched two of the episodes but this looks to be a great series on a full resto of a Syncro Westy Mosaic. I didn't know that the Mosaic tops came with an insert to flatten the roof bed area.

Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:42 am

joetiger wrote: I've only watched two of the episodes but this looks to be a great series on a full resto of a Syncro Westy Mosaic. I didn't know that the Mosaic tops came with an insert to flatten the roof bed area.

Nice to see that they change the hoses & fuel lines almost immediately. It's also amazing to see what a thorough clean can do! Thanks for the heads up.

Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:58 am

Schnippzle wrote:

Nice to see that they change the hoses & fuel lines almost immediately. It's also amazing to see what a thorough clean can do! Thanks for the heads up.

Just finished all of the episodes they've completed so far. Their attention to detail is astonishing.

I don't know why they didn't insulate the floor and the stereo they installed looks like garbage. Other than that, amazing.

Thu Jan 13, 2022 8:54 pm

It was crazy the difference washing the van made! Honestly, after a wash it was in better looking shape than a lot of vans I've seen, mine included. And then they got to work!

What front bumper is that? Looks slightly different from all the ones I can think of off the top of my head.

Sat May 14, 2022 4:06 pm

Not sure if this has been posted. skip to 11:30

Sun May 15, 2022 2:44 am

Mystery Machine @ 4:51

Mon May 16, 2022 4:46 pm

A few years old, but ran across it today.

Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:12 pm

Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:54 am

This one was a reallllllllly fun adventure. We just got back from another 1000 mile road trip with THIS bus, brought back to life just four months ago!

Sun Jan 01, 2023 10:00 pm

Sick thumbnail for Dakar Classics highlights...but nothing in the short vid. Check out 2:35 here or after the pic

Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:29 am

Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:28 am

First; Go Banana!! Woooooot!!

Second, That Bus driver surely knew he was going to be needing a tow. Obviously wanting to get his own 'channel' some 'love' and Matt's team was probably his primary target for all that stuff, kuz, well, who doesn't want to have (the Young but bearded) Santa Claus come pull them out?

https://deseret.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cf...490042.jpg

Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:41 am

bobbyblack wrote: First; Go Banana!! Woooooot!!

Second, That Bus driver surely knew he was going to be needing a tow. Obviously wanting to get his own 'channel' some 'love' and Matt's team was probably his primary target for all that stuff, kuz, well, who doesn't want to have (the Young) Santa Claus come pull them out?

My toughts were the same watching the vid. It looked like the vanagonist was more into filming than steering.

Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:18 pm

FYI that is tie down spot, not a tow hitch. And I think it's a tie down spot that is still easily damaged. In this case, there wasn't a whole lot of tugging on that van and it rolled easily up the hill. But if you're actually stuck and need to use a snatch rope or something you'll damage your van.

See this thread.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=708045

Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:17 pm

Everything and the kitchen sink!

Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:08 pm

ZsZ wrote: It looked like the vanagonist was more into filming than steering.
It didn't really happen if you didn't "vlog" about it!

Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:24 pm

ZsZ wrote:

I dont think folks here realize the size of this channel , Its going to be a million views by the end of the week

Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:28 pm

Tobias Duncan wrote:
I dont think folks here realize the size of this channel , Its going to be a million views by the end of the week

*some folks :wink:

I've been watching off-road recovery and rotator channels for several years now... I'm sure others have as well. Now that a Vanagon has appeared on MORR, I'm waiting for Rory in Moab (aka Trailmater) to rescue one as well... hopefully, not my own.😬🤭

Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:39 pm

ZsZ wrote:

I'm impressed on how much Matt seemed know about Vanagons. Also if you watch his channel regularly I've noticed the neighboring "yard" next to their shop has a couple of old VWs in it...

Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:54 pm

MI-Bug wrote:

I'm impressed on how much Matt seemed know about Vanagons. Also if you watch his channel regularly I've noticed the neighboring "yard" next to their shop has a couple of old VWs in it...

In one of the old videos it was mentioned that the neighboring paint shop guy is specialized in restoring VWs for a long time.
I think it was around the Morrvair build when they got painted it there.

Washington County Collision Customz
https://maps.app.goo.gl/syvNys4WCyMXNwq4A

Their other neighbor is DubFab
DUBFAB, LLC
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mi9FTNrp52AXhwxG8

And he was in his teens when the Vanagons were still sold new at dealerships (He mentioned recently that he is over 50)