The Beetle Barn Bus Get's Poppy's Patina

This week we are working on some local VW history. The Beetle Barn Bus. This bus was built by Warren Stephens (Founder of the Beetle Barn) in 1968 with a 1956 Palm Green Sand Green 11 window Ragtop, and a 1959 Mango Walk Through. Warren recently passed away, so it helped Bill make the final decision about what to do with this bus. It was logo'd and striped by another local Vegas legend Bob Spina. Too much history to be erased, so instead we decided to preserve it. Poppy's Patina to the rescue. Bill and I tackle the job of cleaning, degreasing, and coating this huge bus. Check it out and let me know what you think. #vwbus #vw #volkswagen #upgrade #preservation #patina #clearcoat #shiny

[elisesilva]

This got me emotional. Warren is my grandpa, and he was always so proud of this bus! Seeing you guys revamp this in a Quonset hut no less, like I’ve watched him work in so many times, made this transition a little more real for me.

[Markwellknifeco]

I didn’t know he passed. I met him a couple times. RIP.

[JMC]

I agree with you George, matte is the way to go with that Poppy's stuff.

[jeremyvantspyker]

I love how George is pointing out the bits Bill missed.

[willnelson]

You guys are awesome for doing this. Mad respect for being able to preserve those details when you probably could have gone all out with an ovehaul. Great work guys!

[MrBriggsy]

WOW well done guys, Great choice not to remove the Nostalgia, Bill took me on the One Crazy Night cruise and this Bus had my attention the whole time, thanks for the memories Bill

[margiepalmer]

I love this and can't wait to see it at Warren's (my brother's) celebration of life!!!

[emilyannenelson]

Another one of Warren’s grandchildren here - thank you so much for preserving this :, )

[jeremyvantspyker]

Step 1, fill the VW with I mean wash the bus. Great bus. Great history. Great video. I want a cap too but in Oz.

[lowlikeme]

I have seen this bus many times over the years and never did I ever notice the small details of the pin striping....Love how awesome it's looking....Thank you for keeping it patina and not doing a respray...😊

[shawnmcclelland]

Great job fellas that thing looks so sick. I think Warren would be proud.

[kevinhamling]

G'day,
What a cool bus. The finish looks great. Personally, I'd go satin, but that's just me.
Q. What size engine is in the bus.
So thanks for sharing the bus I've never seen it before. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[jamie-r]

So cool! This maybe be off topic but I started my bus the other morning and after 2 tries of trying to turn over, it did nothing and I only hear 1 little click coming from the starter. I cleaned battery terminals and going to check out ground strap next & terminals on starter. If it's not any corroded terminals, would you assume it being the starter that went bad?

[kentuomi]

I want a The Wagen hat! How’d Bill get that?