Wilson the VW bus

Wilson the VW bus

You’re not going to paint it? Do even fit it there? Is this bus for sale? Do you have any weed? These are the types of questions I am faced with every time Wilson and I set out on a road trip adventure or just drive to work in my 1967 Volkswagen Type 2, split-window, tin-top, homebrew camper. Come join me as I explore the rusty side of vehicle restoration, VW bus life and anything else automotive here on “Wilson the VW bus”.

Episodes

July 4, 2025 10 mins

On this episode of Wilson the VW bus, I’ll let you in on my recent obsession with my vintage garage decor, we’ll talk about some magnetic Wilson attractions, and discuss Wilson’s new Sundial spice rack.

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A lot has changed in my life. I’d like to make some big changes with the show for this season, so stick around and let's talk about it.

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October 25, 2024 9 mins

Have we survived the Flanders breakdown? Am I able to repair Wilson, or is this a catastrophic failure? Stay tuned to find out.

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October 16, 2024 10 mins

Wilson and I make the trip to the CJVWS All Air-Cooled Gathering in Flanders for 2024. The event is fantastic, but the trip home does not go so well.

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October 9, 2024 5 mins

Wilson has got the summer squeaks when it gets warm outside, and I think I know how to cure it.

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August 15, 2024 10 mins

What does a summer heat wave, rainouts, new spark plugs and a custom horn button have in common? Wilson and the summer of 2024.

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July 26, 2024 12 mins

Volkswagens, German food, and did I mention a biergarten? The June 7 Deutscher Club VW event was the place to be on a beautiful Friday evening.

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July 19, 2024 11 mins

Remember those 1,800 holiday lights that I put on Wilson back in December? Well, I never thought that taping them to the bus would cause me to have to do a bunch of paint repair on Wilson’s patina. Don’t worry, we still are not rocking a new paint job.

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July 12, 2024 11 mins

A controversial Volkswagen accessory on many ruined VWs is added to Wilson. Do you hate it? Do you love it? Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Let’s hash it out on this episode of Wilson the VW bus.

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July 5, 2024 12 mins

I wanted to upgrade the wooden interior door panels of Wilson with some Westy blue-plaid inserts, and in this episode, I’ll tell you how I did it… and how I messed up.

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June 28, 2024 11 mins

On this episode of Wilson the VW bus, I come THIS close to getting my hands on a sweet 1962 VW beetle, and although I do not personally own it, it is still in the family.

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June 19, 2024 10 mins

Back by popular demand, we are kicking off season #4 of Wilson the VW bus with a brand new year… 2024. I’ve got a new addition to the family, and of course a few upgrades with Wilson.

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December 9, 2023 8 mins

On this final episode of season 3 for Wilson the VW bus podcast…we wrap up the 2023 year with a bit of holiday cheer, and wrap up Wilson with 1,800 LED holiday lights.

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November 19, 2023 9 mins

On this episode of Wilson the VW bus, I revisit the Circuit in Asbury Park, go to church, and suffer my first breakdown. Did I make it home? Tune in to find out.

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October 29, 2023 9 mins

It’s autumn here in NJ, and the cruise nights and car shows are wrapping up for the season, but there is still time for a few last minute gatherings… and a little appreciation.

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September 29, 2023 15 mins

The Flanders camping weekend was complete, now we move on to the car show, and I run into my old pal Dave once again. This time, I remember to save the recorded interview.

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September 23, 2023 10 mins

Three days of camping in the woods surrounded by Volkswagens… have I died and gone to heaven? Nope, I'm in Flanders.

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August 18, 2023 14 mins

Wilson is forced to stay at home for a while, but not before a good week of hanging out at some new places and meeting some new faces.

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August 8, 2023 6 mins

Well I’m back from the Bermuda triangle, no I’m not kidding you, and from what I was told there is only one VW bus on the island nation of Bermuda, and it is a working single cab.

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July 13, 2023 7 mins

It has been nearly a month since I last talked to you guys, and I’d like to apologize for that. You see, my home required some attention, and I have spent nearly every waking moment over the past few weeks attending to some long overdue repairs.

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