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

Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:53 am

ZsZ wrote:

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)

Nice detective work! Makes sense. Matt is also a rear engine Corvair guy so it stands to reason that he is familiar with VWs too.

Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:15 am

Matt's a longtime Corvair guy, so I suspect the AC connection has kept VWs on his radar over the years. That definitely looked like an intentional vlogging hook-up for the eyeballz

Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:33 pm

Chugach wrote: Everything and the kitchen sink!

I just watched the whole restoration video... The fast motion gave me a headache but WOW the man hours put into that van, unbelievable!

Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:10 pm

...also glad to see that Jed is restoring the Campervan Culture Syncro.

Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:46 pm

joetiger wrote: I just watched the whole restoration video... The fast motion gave me a headache but WOW the man hours put into that van, unbelievable!

Good lord, that dude must make the Energizer Bunny look comatose! Wow.

Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:51 am

Chugach wrote: Everything and the kitchen sink!

Good grief, I wonder how much that thing weighs with all those extras?

Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:56 am

joetiger wrote: ...also glad to see that Jed is restoring the Campervan Culture Syncro.

Major work on that old horse.
He shows a very good reason to pull the cabinets and floor on an old Westy!
It doesn't really take that much effort to remove the Westy interior and pull the floor to check for rot.

Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:57 pm

Reminded me of a joke when studying music in college..

Teacher: How many hours a day do you practise?

Student: If you want that in hours it would be easier by the month..

0 to 60 in minutes is no bueno :roll:

Wed Aug 09, 2023 12:59 am

Electric syncro

Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:28 pm

the_benjamin_effect wrote: Electric syncro

Love how quiet it is! Would have liked to see it in action on some rougher off-road terrain :)
(Although I guess they wouldn't want to trash on a fresh $$$ build before giving it back to the customer :lol: )

Real curious how long the stock transmission will last with the extra torque the electric motor puts out?

Sat Sep 30, 2023 1:06 pm

Drift Games HQ podcast studio is a T3 @ 7:20

Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:08 pm

T3 tow vehicle for this Pauter powered T2

Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:29 pm

This guy has three videos so far, and they are incredibly satisfying and chill to watch.

Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:46 am

We've got several builds/rescues up on the Barefoot Forge Youtube channel since the last time I've posted to this thread!
Join our merry crew in the "Heidi" series!

We travel to upstate NY to grab a 1987 syncro Westy that's been parked since 2001 (The result of 9/11), and over the course of 5 trips..... rebuild it in a field and drive it 600 miles home!
At the time of posting this we're about ready to release chapter 4, it's got nearly 2000 mostly trouble free miles on it and is acting as a daily driver while I finish up the Doka series this winter. LOTS more content coming!

Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:53 am

MI-Bug wrote: ZsZ wrote:

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)

Nice detective work! Makes sense. Matt is also a rear engine Corvair guy so it stands to reason that he is familiar with VWs too.
He says his Dad had a VW bus with a Corvair drivetrain

Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:37 am

Kinda westy again :)

Sat May 25, 2024 2:55 pm

Unfortunately FB only...T3 getting chemical dipped

https://www.facebook.com/reel/456662316898706

Wed May 29, 2024 3:19 am

I did a video series that a lot of people liked, called "What's on My Van?". Basically I talk about all of the upgrades I've done in the 16 years I've owned my 85 Wolfsburg Westy Weekender.

Here is the first episode:

If you like the series or just want to support what I am doing, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE in YouTube. :-) It really does help me a great deal. Thank you so very much. :-)

Wed Jul 03, 2024 6:00 am

Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:03 pm

Posted on a local FB group

Jasper Alberta fire