I MESSED UP - VW Bus Rocker Panel Restoration

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0:00 Intro
0:12 Cutting out old rocker
1:53 Eastwood AC/DC MP200i
4:26 New supports
6:08 Panel gap
7:49 Epoxy Primer
8:24 CLECOS
9:29 Panel adhesive
11:10 Pinch welding
11:55 TIG
The long awaited Rocker Redo. I am so glad I decided to tear out my last repair and start over. Watch the video through and I think you will agree with me.
Let's be honest, I don't think I will escape from using a skim coat of filler on most of the bus, but I don't really want to be slappin 1/2" thick coat of bondo over poorly repaired metal. I also didn't want to make the same mistakes as I did last time, so some new tools were in order:
If you are looking for a new shop welder, the all-around versatile welder Eastwoods Multi Process welders are all on sale right now. Use BRANDON5 at checkout to help support the channel! www.eastwood.com/welding.html
Ryan was my go-to man for questions on tig, he also uses the Eastwood MP200i and has tons of sweet videos you should check out!
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@georgeclements2742 9 днів тому

I really appreciate your perfectionism and your humility in accepting that, like all of us, you have much to learn. In the end you will end up with a bus that you are proud to own and drive and I look forward to following your journey getting there. Best wishes.

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

As a beginner at this, I have to accept my lack of experience and knowledge. I think that’s why I chose to redo the rocker, becoming an expert takes starting over and admitting failures. I appreciate the comment!

@frankyensan 8 днів тому

I am grateful for the long and the short version of this…

@frankyensan 8 днів тому

Dude, I commented before you got to Klecko’s!!! I have thousands of them when I had an Airstream restoration company called Franks Trailer Works. I would love to swing by with a beer and talk shop and shit. Keep doing this man, you are an inspiration

@BrandonsBus 8 днів тому

@@frankyensan I love Clecos! I feel like a "real" car restorer when I use them haha. Thanks for the comments man, I put a ton of work into the bus and channel, people like you make it worth it.

@JonFukuda 9 днів тому

The commitment to excellence here is inspiring… some people say perfect is the enemy of good and I say fuck that… need to redo the rocker, redo it! Nice get on the Eastwood TIG rig and I really appreciated the Ryan Krause cameo - another resto creator I’ve been following for years.

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

As a beginner at anything, starting over and trying again only means you get better! I appreciate your comment.

@user-zy1mf6xz9t 8 днів тому

I will attempt to make sense of this 😅 IF you’re travel direction is to the Right…..try to run short “runs” 1 inch ,or so……then….. do the same thing , left of the previous,already welded STICH . with intent of control of warping Hope this helps

@BrandonsBus 7 днів тому

This does help! Thanks!

@garethevans8761 9 днів тому

You only learn and improve from your failures! I do the same - not happy with the outcome, try again. The difficulty is knowing when something is ‘good enough’, and when you are chasing a perfection that doesn’t exist or isn’t worth the pursuit. Loving the videos! 🤙

@BrandonsBus 8 днів тому

For sure there’s so much that’s “good enough” and probably on par for most of the restoration world. But I seriously can’t sleep if I’m not satisfied with the repair.

@garethevans8761 8 днів тому

@@BrandonsBus I know the feeling! It’s definitely an ongoing battle 😅 No one else sees the imperfections but you though 💪

@pattybeeman 9 днів тому

An old tig welder helped me to avoid leaving little pinholes when you stop the arc. Move the arc away from the weld puddle out into solid metal where you are not welding as you decrease volt/amp with the pedal. This will decrease those little pin holes. If you do it quickly you can still hover over the weld spot and let the shielding gas cool the weld and prevent contaminants from oxidizing on the surface. I am not tig expert, but that little tip helped me with creating smoother tig welds.

@BrandonsBus 8 днів тому

I love that tip! Thanks for the comment

@gentibici 9 днів тому

these clickers will save my bus during this summer.. I didn't know them till I saw your video. Restoring a vw bus in Albania is a pain in the but buttttt I will manage to finish this year.. or maybe! thank you for your time to show us

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

Nice! Keep at it!

@HubertusSchaper 9 днів тому

Hi Brandon. Great start with new tools the clecos was a good investmend aswell the new Welder and the spotwelder.will make your restorationwork a lot more comfortble, Great progress looking forward for the nex ep🇺🇸, Greetings.Hubertus🙏🏻🇳🇱🇳🇴🍀👍🏻☮🇺🇸

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

Thanks! Having the right tools makes everything a little cleaner and easier. I appreciate all your comments and for following along my channel.

@madcapmagician6018 9 днів тому

Brother tig welding thin material is a pain. Make sure your amperage is set right for the thickness of the sheet metal and when you start start on one side go for about a half inch then move to the other end of the panel ... Slowly work your way to the middle, letting enough time pass between welding so everything will cool down. Also practice practice practice on any think gauge sheet metal before you go ahead on the final piece just practice until you can make good welds with no warpage, it just takes practice. 😁👍.

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

Thanks for the comment! I practice almost every day on sheet metal scraps. Tig isn’t easy but I’ll get it!

@backyardkombi5466 3 дні тому

Nice video. I’ll need to do this if I ever get back to my bus project.

@BrandonsBus 3 дні тому

The long rocker is pretty satisfying to complete, and the tall replacement is only $80 from WW. Think you will get back at it this summer?

@backyardkombi5466 3 дні тому

@@BrandonsBus that’s the plan. Soon as my teaching year is over and the rains are past to jump back on the bus. But I also need to remotivate myself.

@centerbayclassics 8 днів тому

Congrats on the new welder! Great video!

@BrandonsBus 8 днів тому

I’m practicing tig everyday! I also have a huge replacement metal order on its way so it’s about to get fun.

@centerbayclassics 8 днів тому

@@BrandonsBus Nice 👍

@glynharper1066 9 днів тому

Great work with the new tools, correct equipment make all the difference.

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

There’s so many tool options in the auto restoration world, some of them aren’t necessary, but all of them make your life easier in some way!

@FhVW 9 днів тому

I loved this episode! wishing I had a garage or tools like this.Time I have. Love to see the progress

@BrandonsBus 8 днів тому

Some parts of the year I don’t have time due to my work but right now I’m working on the bus every day!

@2JustMe1 9 днів тому

Congratulations on the new toy and as always a spectacular job.

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

Thanks! Still is pretty awesome to see a tig welder in the garage.

@2JustMe1 9 днів тому

@@BrandonsBus, I hear that. I remember when I got my first welders. I got a Snap-On mig welder back in 1987 (still working perfectly) and then my Lincoln tig welder in 1998, but that seriously needs an upgrade. BUT I started welding back in 1968 when my mother found an old Carbon Arc welder in a rummage sale and brought it home as a present. I was 6 and knew absolutely nothing about welding but started to pick it up. Made my first mono shock bicycle and thought I was pretty cool.

@jessegriffin9 9 днів тому

Where are the other parts, eg the engine? Are those in good condition? Just asking.

@BrandonsBus 8 днів тому

The stock vw engine runs but is completely dismantled for cleaning and inspecting. I’m not sure if that engine is going back in, I might do a Subaru swap. 🤫

@user-go9ki2xc6h 8 днів тому

Good work. Hello from Belarus 🇧🇾

@BrandonsBus 8 днів тому

Hello! Thanks for following along!

@richardw3294 9 днів тому

Great video talk and show! Thanks.

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

Trying to narrate in my videos a little more! Glad you liked it.

@AlbieSol560 3 дні тому

Great work! Inspirational.

@perfeicaodaantiguidade4710 2 дні тому

Parabéns pelo projeto meu amigo Lk

@bryanjones6952 9 днів тому

This looks Amazing, Great Choice!❤😊

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

It might take me a decade longer to restore everything, but at least it will be done right 😭

@Doubleodude 7 днів тому

Dude I’m so proud for you. I learn something with every video. Congratulations on the support from manufacturers for your content and excellent editing. Looking forward to the next one. @rustydubbs

@BrandonsBus 7 днів тому

Thank you for always having a kind and encouraging comment!

@tomdale1313 9 днів тому

GREAT CONTENT, thxs for sharing...

@uh1200 4 дні тому

In the red Wig Stick is Torium that is Radioaktiv. Better take the gray Wig Stick without Torium the standing time at the gray is a little bit smaler but much better for your heals

@BrandonsBus 3 дні тому

Thanks for this! I was about to buy the red, trying the grey now.

@alonsoaymore7356 9 днів тому

Excelente. Sucesso aí nos trabalhos

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

Thank you!

@richardsprojects День тому

Looking good , when tig welding cover up or you'll end up with sunburn

@BrandonsBus День тому

For sure man, it’s that fine balance of not dying in the Florida sun at the same time not getting skin damage from welding.

@benjaminrdoyle 9 днів тому

Good bye POR15, hello expoxy primer!! 🎉

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

Hahah yea it was time. I spent so many hours sanding POR off because of poor adhesion. It was like a bad relationship where I thought I was doing everything wrong. 😑

@aircola1 9 днів тому

Why don't you solder with cusi3? Cusi3 wire in the MIG welding machine and argon as gas. Doesn't generate so much heat and the sheet metal doesn't warp. Has been used for years in car restoration.

@BrandonsBus 9 днів тому

Tig seems generally easier to control heat, but I’ve also never used the mig wire you speak of, I’ll have to look into it!