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The cal look is too cool, so tidy. Would you ever consider making a video of an owner, when they pick up their “new” vehicle ? Maybe too invasive ? Just a thought. Great Saturday video. Thanks, Rick….. 🌴

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Adding two filters to the fuel line is a good idea, especially after the issues in the last week. Can't wait to hear the cal-look running soon!

Cal look bug is turning out really nice. Watched the past couple issues with the fuel system.The EMPI carbs sure fought you... empi = "every mistake passes inspection"😊

The 69 VH bug is coming out really nice, the trunk compartment looks so neat & organized. Great job !!!!

Thats gonna be a real " Freeway Flyer" when it hits the Streets!!! You do great work!!

I love the sound of that lovely Baja! Seriously, Empi need to sort their quality issues out. Well done on getting to the bottom of all the issues and getting this running well! Will the cal-look need the alignment rechecking once the tank and bonnet, etc, are on and adding weight, thereby lowering it a little?

Nice work! This baja is really testing your troubleshooting skills. LOL.

Empi needs to work on those carbs all the carbs they offer those jets are wrong

The Baja sounds good, thanks to your efforts. Empi need to improve their quality control, or they will start to feel the loss. Great work. Thanks, Rick….. 🌴

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Now you should go ahead and dial-in the r/side to match 😉 Yeah the baja is gonna be a sweet daily driver

The Baja bug sounds Great! Mislabeled jets, what a pisser!😡 good discovery 👍🏻 Those headlights are mounted terribly all recessed like that. Would that pass an inspection that way? CU soon 😁

Sweet !

Note to self: don't buy EMPI kadrons. Some say don't buy kadrons at all. LOL.

Only an expert would know about those holes. It’s a bit strange that the holes are not there to begin with ? Hopefully that will solve the issue, and we can hear that engine roar to life. Thanks, Rick….. 🌴

It certainly makes sense that the missing hole in the venturi is the cause of the poor running issue. Fingers crossed, that fixes things! We appreciate all your efforts to film - it's a fantastic resource now for VW enthusiasts to watch all your videos!

Those fiberglass shells are never perfect fit and SO stiff. He did a great job mounting that body to the chassis 👍🏻 it’ll be interesting to see how the drilled Venturi works. Since you had contaminates in the fuel I wonder if something is blocking the line from the tank? Have you blown back in to the tank through the line and see what happens? Maybe it will kick something out? Weird man, so weird. Here’s another thought. Put a fuel container in the back of the bug and pull fuel from that to the carbs bypassing everything else. If it fixes it then you got a restriction somewhere.

Try moving the fuel pump up near the tank. They push fuel better then pull

Wow! When do you think this classic Volkswagen will be road ready? Can't wait to see it cruising!

Hoping that horrible tinting is going away on the Baja bug.

EMPI strikes again. LOL.

It's so good to see those two metalflake Manx Buggies together! Another one-piece window nightmare for you today! As someone who worked in Quality Control for many years, it really bugs me when companies sell sub-standard products! Hope you are all safe over there 👍

Maybe it was just a bad batch of fuel ? In any case, I’m looking forward to hearing that bad boy fire up. The Manx buggies are too cool for words. Glad to hear you’re not in danger of the fires ! Thanks, Rick….. 🌴

I thought you said that the door on this bug were from different years. Maybe thats why these windows are different.

Those 2 Manx buggies are too cool. That’s a mystery on the fuel 🤷🏼 I recall many years ago VW guys I knew warning about Empi part fitment, is that a common issue still? You just can’t seem to catch a break with these windows 😆😜 CU tomorrow 👋🏻

Looking good. Those buggies are amazing.

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Having brakes that work, is certainly a reason to celebrate ! Lookin forward to hearing that cal look fire up, vroom ! Great work. Thanks, Rick….. 🌴 PS. Hopefully you’re safe from the crazy fires in California…..

Popular Buggy floor oans but made for RHD so meeds the LHD stops etc 👍

Flat Out Customs is the brand of floor pans from the UK.☺

What a lovely detail restoring and using the original shift knob. Wow - a matching steering wheel, too! Maybe the original long fuel line was full of gunk somehow on the Baja? How annoying!

Looks like you guys had a productive day today. It’ll be fun to see and hear the bus when that engines installed 😁👍🏻hey, that coffee cup on the bench with the carbs looks like the fuel you got out of the carbs 😂

Love the dash on the red buggy. Even the bracket that holds steering column is a bit fancy. The owner is gonna love it. After market parts, ugh, can be daunting. Great work for the new year. Thanks, Rick…..🌴

Working with aftermarket parts can be such a challenge. Especially at the current level of expense. Just because its new, doesn't mean it is going to be trouble free to assemble. Thanks for posting the progress.

It's always interesting to hear about the challenges of fitting aftermarket components. Looking forward to seeing - and hearing - the big motor in that bus soon!

Glad to hear that Rafa and Jacob are back in the shop 👍🏻 you even sound more upbeat 😁 I hate doing under dash work 😡 ohhh Nooooo the door handle on the bus! 😂 dangit! Yea, some of the fixes on older cars like that are exasperating but hey man, you got this 👊🏻 that fi big engine in the bus should be fun 😆 how’s Jacob’s car running?

“Necessity is mother of invention” ! Great creativeness on the one piece window. Thanks, my Sunday morning was better with one of your videos. Rick….. 🌴

You are definitely "Mr One-Piece Window" now! It's a pity the kits are so poor and that you have to go to all this extra work to sort it out. I would always keep the vent wings, but I suppose for the cal-look and this Baja, that would look very wrong! Great job and great video!

Nice spit window winder 😁 You are the go to guy for one piece windows !!

The window work is a great example that you never stop learning 👍🏻 well done my friend 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Nice! I was hoping you'd do a how to. Is the inner strip simply fuzzy weatherstripping? What thickness? Do you attach it to the door alone or onto one of the kit's metal strips and then to the door with the plastic rivets? Thanks, man. Love the channel.

Most folks seeing a resto-mod like this as they walk a car show, never realize the huge amount of detail work and test fitting required to produce a car of this quality. I'm deep into my own '52 turbo Zwitter 5-speed build and pan/drive train have already been trial-fit a dozen times in the rotisserie body. 🙂 Mark

Very complicated and lots of decision making. But the double cabs engine, and compartment are looking bitchin ! Hands of gold my friend…..thanks, Rick….. 🌴

It's looking good at this trial stage. I like the symmetrical fitment of the various valves to give a pleasing look. I wonder how much will be visible once everything is in, including the aircon? It is really interesting to watch it all coming together!

That is your IAC(idle air control) valve on the left. Will the stock apron fit with that header? If I remember correctly, they dip down around the motor in that area compared to a pre-68 split bus apron.

Yeaaaaa the motors in the DC… almost! 😂 Could you fancy up the black hoses with some braided hose? Hey, does that air mix solenoid make noise at idle? If so it might be magnified bolted to the fender 🤷🏼 Good for you on hangin in there and pushing forward. I’m starting to think everyone absconded you 😁 Have a wonderful weekend 😁👋🏻

What sensor is being used in the fuel pump block-off plate?

Honestly, the fuel injection system is intimidating. And I’m just observing. Good luck with that one ! Looking forward to see it and hear it running. Thanks, Rick….. 🌴

Just put in Fuel Injection they said, it’ll be easy they said 🤷🏼😂 good to see you making some headway. CU tomorrow 😁👋🏻