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Hello Philip, the coat hanger is welding wire. A real coat hanger is just as good but our coat hangers now are plastic. Yes my death foam video is doing real well.👍 As far as the c pillar, I’m not sure how I’m going to go about it. I see no sign of rust but but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any. I may just run a long device up through there on a drill. Then afterwards treat the inside? Do you have any ideas . I hate to cut the panels if not needed.

Yeah I’ve seen that done a few times, even using a frayed clutch cable in a drill to get rid of the death foam or at least reduce it, when cutting and welding isn’t required. A bit like when people clean out the carb pre-heat pipe on the inlet manifold. I think your work is top anyway, so when you open it up you’ll clean it anyway, and it’s taken 50+ years build up, with what you then do to it, it’ll out live us two😂 I think I was referring to your finished look inside? ie deleting those now redundant air vent on the interior, 3 each side, then stopping the headliner short to expose the smooth, custom, painted c pillars. It does look good to those that know, but gives you a lot of work though.🤔

@@philp4842yes Philip I would definitely delete the interior rear six little vents. I would prefer the smooth look. Thanks again for a great idea. 👍🤓

A lot more to go….

Ty Russel, I have a lot to go.

@@busterstravels1534 you will get there with small steps

@@russelblackwell6041seeing the progress is a good feeling. Ty

Trying to get as much in as I can before winter. I plan on taking this one to Slades next July. That’s my goal. I’m taking the weekend off. Ha! Ha! 👍 🤓

Thanks Louis, rust sucks, but in northeastern Pa it’s a way off life. I like using sheet metal where I can. Have a great weekend.

That makes me feel good, I try to help in some way.

Hello Trixed out, I have no sign of death foam on my passenger side but to be sure I am going to cut out a section from inside the car to revoke the foam and for future peace of mind. I’d hate to have it pop out in a year from now. Ty on the congratulations. It feels good. Ty

Thanks again Kombi1, I will make a video on the door support soon. Great idea. They are very inexpensive to make. 👍🤣

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@@T3glider good morning, ty

Hello Russel, thank you very much for your support. I’m happy to have reached 1K. I will try my best to keep sharing and hope to help my community in someway. I enjoy TH-cam and our great hobby. Thanks again buddy.

Thanks mama and papa bear, you guys are very special supporters. I wish you both the best always. 👍

@@louishanley9627 thanks ok my good friend.👍

@@vintage76vipergreenBeetle Thanks Buddy, now I need some more watch hours. It’s all because of you and all the rest of my great supporters. I will try to keep my content interesting and informative. Ty

@@busterstravels1534 You will get your 4k watch hours soon. Keep doing, what you are doing. 👍

Thanks bud, I’m getting a little better at the repairs. Taking my time. The moons are cool but in this build I’m going for an older look. 👍

Thanks John, in this throwaway time I like thinking that everything is fixable. Plus it’s good therapy. Have a great day.

Thanks, love you all BIG guy!

@@SladesVWBeetle thanks Slade the cars I’m working on are real rust buckets. Building not buying… it will be at your next picnic, that’s my goal.

@@busterstravels1534 and I am looking forward to it, my friend. I know all about rust, that’s all I deal with. I got Lucky on the last project that was from Arizona. I felt like I hit the lottery when I was working on it lol

@@SladesVWBeetleI’d love a rust free some day. But we live in the rust belt and learn to deal with it. Love your Sunday night lives. It’s nice being part of your great community and getting to know new like minded people. Good night to you and Heather.

@@pstreetgarage7304 thanks bud, ha I don’t think of it as easy or hard, I just keep moving forward. Constantly thinking of next move. Like you’re doing on the bus. 👍

I forgot,thanks for the shout out, my name in lights wow, I’m totally star struck and my wife says I’ve become very demanding and a bit of a diva, fame has gone to my head 😂😂😂

That’s cool Chris, I just wanted to try something different. You’ll do great on your repair just take your time and think it through. Don’t forget heat is the enemy.

@@busterstravels1534 I'm going to build it for the wife. She won't know the difference. Well see. Making a Dolly for the body and going to do the chassis and go from there.

Great place to start. It’s a lot of work but little by little you get though it. She will love it. 👍

Thanks bud, it was a real thought, ha! I did cut the interior piece a little short. But everything is fixable. Enjoy the project. 👍

Thank you, I do love working with metal. I’m 70 and have worked with metal thick and thin my whole life. I basically learned my trade in the Navy. 1973-1977. Thanks again for the nice comment. I try my best with every project. Check out some of my early videos. I built a few rideable train cars. I’ve enjoyed many different projects.

I use harbor freight’s with bigger batteries and they have been serving me well. I would love Milwaukee but I’m on a tight budget. Have a great night Russel.

@@louishanley9627 hello buddy glad it may help you and that you enjoyed. 👍

Can’t wait for the bug affair next year, I’m planning on being a vendor.

@@busterstravels1534 Did you get a good deal on vw parts lot?

@@vintage76vipergreenBeetle I’m starting to collect some stuff. Ha! You know how it is. I am looking at a great deal on a bunch of 70 panels old ones that are made very well. Just haven’t decided to pull the trigger yet. I’ll keep you in the loop. Have a great night buddy.

I bet you are doing well. We learn from every job. I know what you mean about no other videos I did find a couple but they weren’t what I wanted. I’m glad mine is out there and giving people a different perspective. Thank you very much for your comment and support. I have a lot more coming. Stay tuned. I enjoy metal working.👍

Felt good getting in there and cleaning that area up. 👍

I agree, people will be a little confused when they realize it’s a 73 sb.

I love them with all my heart.

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Thanks again TrixedOut, I like setting goals. Hitting 1000 was I thought an impossible goal. I’m happy to have been wrong. I’m excited. Also I enjoy the making of friends like yourself.

@@busterstravels1534 Aw thanks! I feel the same way!

@@TrixedOut thanks TriedOut, next video is removing the rusted death foam area and deleting the moon shaped vent. It should be out Monday night. Ty for your support.

Hello Philip, I’m 70 and when I started building my sons I was very immobile. I had to crawl back up off the floor but by doing so , over time I got more mobility. I still have a tough time but much better than a year ago. I love doing this stuff so that helps. I did think about you when I was deleting the moons. It was your idea. I’m glad I did it. It came out well. As far as the rear apron, I never thought about making it removable. I welded it on also yesterday. I have been working on it a lot lately. Trying to get as much done as possible before winter.to bad we don’t live closer we could help each other. Good day Buddy.

You’re so right Dave, doing something that stimulates the body and soul is so good for you in so many ways. And yep, it’d be awesome if we was close😩

Thanks Steve, I had a friend that used to say nothing is easy. Well my friend I love working with metal and the feeling of finishing a section. Then moving on to the next. I always set goals to help. Of course I usually take longer than I want. Ok enjoy your weekend.

Chris, ty have a great weekend.

@@busterstravels1534 thanks man. Hopefully I get something done.

You will the hardest part is starting. Just one little thing will move you forward. Just planning is a good start. 👍

Just finished it today Louis, I also deleted the moon shaped vent on the drivers side. It came out great. I will be posting it probably Monday night. Have a good weekend.

@@busterstravels1534 you as well I was thinking of deleting them on mine I'll wait and see how it looks on Monday's video thanks

It looks so different. Like an older bug. I wasn’t sure if I should do it. But no I’m glad I did. Especially with the old dash.

@@vintage76vipergreenBeetle yes, I plan on running a new harness after all the rust repair is complete. I took out the death foam. Easy to fish wire though when needed. That area will be next video. Have a great weekend Romeo! 👍

@@russelblackwell6041 yes Russel it’s a 60 gallon. I believe a a 6.5 HP. I bought it used on marketplace. Good deal and it’s been a game changer. I had a 21 gallon and it was useless.this one is a life changer. Have a great weekend.

I’m getting better with them, more comfortable. Ty have a great weekend.

Hello buddy, I agree totally. Next year we will meet up and say hello. I enjoy meeting other TH-camrs. I know your vehicles, I watched your video. 👍 Check out Graftsgarage3 videos ty

@@philp4842 Philip just keep thinking about it and it’s time will come. The hardest part is starting. 👍🤓

@@louishanley9627 I should have another hopefully Friday night. I have a lot of rust to eliminate. Thank you as always Louis. I love working on these projects and doing the videos. Again thanks for your support.

@@busterstravels1534 can't wait to see it I just finished up the driver side wheel well front and rear on my 73 Super Beetle

Hello Russel, now they have a Mexican seal it goes on the truck lid. Those seal channels are a big problem. When you use the Mexican seal you still need to use the old seal that goes across the cowl .👍

Cool, I like old sayings and this one calls for were there’s a will there’s a way. Have a good night buddy.

Hello Slade, it was a perfect day. Great weather, I made a few purchases at the swap meet. There were quite a few vendors and a lot of air cooled vehicles. Great time and people. Hello to Heather and I hope she’s doing well. 👍

@@pstreetgarage7304 to was a great day and a really good gathering. I enjoyed my day there. 👍🤓

Yes Philip it was a perfect day for a great show. I do enjoy looking through the swap meet. I bought a few things and passed on a couple items I regret not getting. Live and learn. Thanks for commenting. Have a great day.

@@stormcloud3027 thanks Stormcloud, nice to hear. I definitely enjoyed being there. Great event.