FINALLY WELDED! MY VW BUS LOOKS LIKE A VAN AGAIN (part 7)

In Part 7 of the 1976 VW Transporter T2 restoration, we’re hitting a massive milestone: the welding is finally complete! In this episode, I finish up the spot welds on the side, tackle the rear quarter panel, and install a proper new battery tray. We also get the van back on its wheels, turn it around in the garage, and hear that engine fire up for the first time in 3 weeks. It's finally starting to look like a complete van again! Next up is the long process of grinding down the welds and starting the bodywork. In this video: Finishing the side panel welding VW T2 engine start-up (first time in 3 weeks!) Rear quarter panel removal and prep Installing the new battery tray First look at the rear bumper gaps If you're enjoying the build, please give the video a thumbs up and subscribe to follow along with the rest of the restoration! 00:00 – Intro and plan for the day 01:14 – Time-lapse: Side panel welding 02:41 – Welding the exhaust downpipes 05:38 – Getting the van ready to move 06:07 – First engine start-up in 3 weeks! 08:09 – Turning the van around and removing the rear quarter 08:57 – Battery tray discussion and battery advice request 11:58 – Prepping the new panel and rust prevention 14:08 – Time-lapse: Installing the new battery tray and quarter panel 16:48 – Welding complete! Final walkthrough of the repairs 18:25 – Testing the rear bumper fitment and gaps 20:11 – Final look at the van and what’s next #vwpanelvan #vwrepair #vwbusrestoration #vw #vwbus #transporter #vwtransporter #t2bus #t2 #baywindow #mechanic #panel #panelbeating #copart #camper #campervan #crashrepair #restoration #rebuild