I'm nobody special, but after a lifetime of watching automotive customization on TV I can say that I have never seen such attention to detail! I am in awe! Good job! And thank you for sharing your project with me!
That thing is bonkers! I'm going to get my 1973 Super Beetle running soon. Mine is a "sleeper" too. But not for the same reason as yours. Mine drives so slow you could fall asleep from boredom...
Free mods, take out the spare wheel, the back seat, the stereo, speakers, passenger seat, rear parcel shelf and you can put on earplugs then lose the carpet and sound deadening, even the headliner hah, now your bug will be 0.5 seconds faster probably to 60 mph for free. Switch to a lighter oil and pump tires to 18 psi up front and 28 at the back.
Guy's a Genius. Very Impressed. My first car was a 1965 vw bug and I hated it then, would love to have it now. I think mine would do about 65 mph on level ground and at the time i wanted a V-8 car. I payed $85 for it and drove it several years.The heater was terrible.Had a buddy that had a super beetle with a semi-auto trans. Those were the days. Thanks for reminding me of my youth.
With that much front end lift, I wouldn't want to drive it in the snow. Makes my head explode thinking about all the hard work and Ingenuity you put into this project.
Hi John awesome build you are amazing. I also have a 73 super beetle I picked up last summer in Kentucky. It is a true time capsule .It was last registered in 1976 and has 2332 miles on it and not a scratch on it and it stills smells new inside. The only defect it has is the rear bumper has some rust spots from being parked in the same spot all those years and a drip from the garage roof kept landing on the bumper. Its the same blue as yours just a lot slower. I actually have not registered it yet anxious to drive it this summer. Take care
Thanks for Sharing... The Engineering of your Sleepier Beatle is Just Fabulous. Wow! She Really Goes. I'm afraid a Police Officer would not believe that it could go so fast. Ha ha! Thanks Again
Spectacular engineering, fab, and execution! Clean and subtle. Sleeper all the way (except for maybe the roll bar :-) ). Even back in the day ( I had a '71) we tried stuffing bigger tires on our CA bugs. So the bigger rear wheels are not a giveaway. It would be hard to pry me out of that car. I love seeing all of your details.
Wow, just amazing. Probably the most thought out and perfectly reengineered build I've ever seen. I really hope you are building custom cars and selling them for $100k+ like Singer, Ring Bros., etc. do.
John, love the passion and the craftsmanship on this project. Your attention to the details is great. No need for a radio when you've got the roar of the ej25 and the whine of those dog gears.
All I can say is just WOW!! You are definatlly an inspiration to my build. I also have a 1973 supper beetle with 13k original miles. Would love to learn your ins and outs in fabrication.
I watched the build video. This is indeed a work of art *and* a marvel of brilliant engineering. I'm certain it handles and brakes far better than any factory Beetle, but it still has Beetle aerodynamics, so it would easily scare last week's dinner out of me! Supposedly, if a Beetle gets sideways at 100 mph, it would generate enough lift to go airborne.
unbelievable build quality. it looked a bit terrifying at speed - i could see the front lifting from air. i might have put louvers in the hood to exit the air, but maybe it would have ruined the stock look.
Fantastic project. Excellent engineering! You are quite the artist/mechanic and if I am not mistaken, have some experience in aviation as many of your creations look like they came off of modern business jets. Spent my life modding old Vee Dubs, but nothing like this. Bravo, sir!
Great channel, John! I'm an old guy and when I was younger almost everyone who owned Beatles named them. My '66 Beatle was named "Useless". I enjoyed your sense of humor and your fabrication skills.
Ahhh...That's what I needed to see! Saw the build video, and it just ended. So very happy for u bro. Looks and sounds like a "tun" of fun. Crazy-cool. Thanks for posting.
Fact is the car probably handles much more like a Le Mans car than a VW. The extensive frame reinforcement the suspension mods plus I must assert better weight distribution makes it more like a rally car Now no doubt the 500+ HP both creates a thrill (WOW) but also creates enough accel to make the Bug airborne if not careful. Much like the old space shuttle with Hydrogen Boosters riding in this car is a calculated exhilarating insane risk anyone like John or myself John could not resist. Why did John build it? Because he wanted to an could. Excellent craftsmanship, beautiful car and certainly a sleeper of sleepers! Kudos John you have done it! If I'm ever in your area would love a ride! At 70 I can still dish it and take it! Speed forever!!!!
@@JohnReynolds661 Maybe Larry Chen from @HooniganAutoFocus would be a good fit for an overlook. He does some good overviews of builds. Beautiful build and car by the way.
Damn....what a great car. I drove 3 bugs during my years in college and university...would have loved if they went like this one. Watching the build of this was really cool. What a great feat of engineering. I would not race this car for fear of doing damage
Fantastic build. I had a Karman Gaia that I built a insulated cover over the diff and engine area to quell the noises that would normally be deadened by the back seat and interior components. Really quieted it down .
A great beetle build. Second to none other. The show of power is exciting to watch. I'd love to see a straight line race and course race between your Bug and the V8stealthbeetle! Really would be a Man maker.
Going to be digging into this build! I'm doing a 69 911s with a Subaru EZ30R on my channel, and need lots of technical details. Thanks for putting this out there!
WOW , The quality of this build is phenomenal , and can you imagine how much fun it would be driving around embarassing the hell out of basically everything !
It's actually really cool to see someone who looks almost as awkward as i feel in front of a camera doing some of the most interesting videos on yt. What an amazing piece of engineering that machine is
This is not a SuperSleeper, it's a work of art.
I'm nobody special, but after a lifetime of watching automotive customization on TV I can say that I have never seen such attention to detail! I am in awe! Good job! And thank you for sharing your project with me!
That thing is bonkers! I'm going to get my 1973 Super Beetle running soon. Mine is a "sleeper" too. But not for the same reason as yours. Mine drives so slow you could fall asleep from boredom...
🤣 lol, I hear ya. And I bet my ‘66 beetle is even slower than your ‘73 (hopefully not quite as slow once I finish the rebuild)
@@JMKGarage Doesn't matter. These cars are awesome classics, no matter how slow they are. VW Microbus too.
InstaBlaster.
Free mods, take out the spare wheel, the back seat, the stereo, speakers, passenger seat, rear parcel shelf and you can put on earplugs then lose the carpet and sound deadening, even the headliner hah, now your bug will be 0.5 seconds faster probably to 60 mph for free.
Switch to a lighter oil and pump tires to 18 psi up front and 28 at the back.
This isn't merely "really well done", this is a work of art
Guy's a Genius. Very Impressed. My first car was a 1965 vw bug and I hated it then, would love to have it now. I think mine would do about 65 mph on level ground and at the time i wanted a V-8 car. I payed $85 for it and drove it several years.The heater was terrible.Had a buddy that had a super beetle with a semi-auto trans. Those were the days. Thanks for reminding me of my youth.
I've nearly finished a 1970 Baja. I stopped blinking after the 10 second section. You are an engineer/ fabricator of the top tier calibre.
It's like need for speed only real. Flipping amazing. So glad Nicole's video popped up led me right here. You both rock
You know exactly what you're doing. To the last detail. You, my friend, is a real professional
I said it already and will do again : this one of the most done type of perfection I have ever seen ! John, you are legend !
If only Ferdinand Porsche could see this. He'd love it, I'm sure.
Outstanding.
With that much front end lift, I wouldn't want to drive it in the snow.
Makes my head explode thinking about all the hard work and Ingenuity you put into this project.
Well done! Attention to details on a very high level without making the car ”over done”!
Don’t need a radio when you get to listen to that beauty.
I’m not sure how he steers it, every time he mashes the throttle the front end raises 6” What a blast to watch and a work of engineering art!
Really one of the neatest builds ever. Truly amazing. Can't stop watching this beetle's videos. Master car build by a master mind.
Hi John awesome build you are amazing. I also have a 73 super beetle I picked up last summer in Kentucky. It is a true time capsule .It was last registered in 1976 and has 2332 miles on it and not a scratch on it and it stills smells new inside. The only defect it has is the rear bumper has some rust spots from being parked in the same spot all those years and a drip from the garage roof kept landing on the bumper. Its the same blue as yours just a lot slower. I actually have not registered it yet anxious to drive it this summer. Take care
Thanks for sharing this "impossible" project, just amazing...
Love superbeetles, proper suspension, loved mine. Amazing project.
Hoonigan would be all over this. Insane amount of engineering. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for Sharing... The Engineering of your Sleepier Beatle is Just Fabulous. Wow! She Really Goes. I'm afraid a Police Officer would not believe that it could go so fast. Ha ha! Thanks Again
Thanks John. Not only are your videos entertaining they are also full of useful engineering info.
Your dry sense of humour is an added bonus.
Hat's off, this build is awesome!
This is now my favourite beetle of all time. Amazing work.
Spectacular engineering, fab, and execution! Clean and subtle. Sleeper all the way (except for maybe the roll bar :-) ). Even back in the day ( I had a '71) we tried stuffing bigger tires on our CA bugs. So the bigger rear wheels are not a giveaway. It would be hard to pry me out of that car. I love seeing all of your details.
You built an engineering masterpiece. Everything works well together! After seeing the build video, I'm a fan of your work.
I absolutely love this. Explosively fast and looks stock - the ultimate combination. A masterpiece.
Wow, just amazing. Probably the most thought out and perfectly reengineered build I've ever seen. I really hope you are building custom cars and selling them for $100k+ like Singer, Ring Bros., etc. do.
Love the sound of the straight cut gears😉
I must say, a really nice and thorough build!
I simply love your work (and humor). Greetings from Berlin!
Love this build and I learned something new by watching it. Winning!!!!!
All the time I was watching the build video, I was thinking about the drive video. It's a super sweet ride. Strap in, hang on. Ingenious.
John, love the passion and the craftsmanship on this project. Your attention to the details is great. No need for a radio when you've got the roar of the ej25 and the whine of those dog gears.
Dream build! Over the years I've seen many VW Subaru swaps but this is the best I ever seen in every detail.
All I can say is just WOW!! You are definatlly an inspiration to my build. I also have a 1973 supper beetle with 13k original miles. Would love to learn your ins and outs in fabrication.
You are absolutely hilarious in a passive aggressive kind of way!! This build is a work of art!!
talk about skills! attention to detail is amazing! Great work! sounds amazing!
Absolutely love it! And your sense of humor! Thank u!
Love your skills and vision. Top notch fabrication and engineering. Thanks for sharing.
Love the car and the wit
Excellent build. Informative video. Congrats.
Amazing build car and very funny narration. I loved this tour. Thank you for the video.
Nuff respect!!!!! This is awesome 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I watched the build video. This is indeed a work of art *and* a marvel of brilliant engineering. I'm certain it handles and brakes far better than any factory Beetle, but it still has Beetle aerodynamics, so it would easily scare last week's dinner out of me! Supposedly, if a Beetle gets sideways at 100 mph, it would generate enough lift to go airborne.
unbelievable build quality. it looked a bit terrifying at speed - i could see the front lifting from air. i might have put louvers in the hood to exit the air, but maybe it would have ruined the stock look.
Fantastic project. Excellent engineering! You are quite the artist/mechanic and if I am not mistaken, have some experience in aviation as many of your creations look like they came off of modern business jets. Spent my life modding old Vee Dubs, but nothing like this. Bravo, sir!
Great channel, John! I'm an old guy and when I was younger almost everyone who owned Beatles named them. My '66 Beatle was named "Useless". I enjoyed your sense of humor and your fabrication skills.
The blowoff valve swish never gets old. Great video enjoy all the detailed tech talk. Also liking the ls Corvair build should be fun.
My 2332cc 205hp motor in my 1972 Super used to be cool but this... this is a whole other level!!!
Really love all the neat details
Fantastic build, really well done!
Ahhh...That's what I needed to see! Saw the build video, and it just ended. So very happy for u bro. Looks and sounds like a "tun" of fun. Crazy-cool. Thanks for posting.
Fact is the car probably handles much more like a Le Mans car than a VW. The extensive frame reinforcement the suspension mods plus I must assert better weight distribution makes it more like a rally car Now no doubt the 500+ HP both creates a thrill (WOW) but also creates enough accel to make the Bug airborne if not careful. Much like the old space shuttle with Hydrogen Boosters riding in this car is a calculated exhilarating insane risk anyone like John or myself John could not resist. Why did John build it? Because he wanted to an could. Excellent craftsmanship, beautiful car and certainly a sleeper of sleepers! Kudos John you have done it! If I'm ever in your area would love a ride! At 70 I can still dish it and take it! Speed forever!!!!
You would have to force me from the drivers seat at gunpoint!! This car is just too cool!!
Love your car man . Just finished watching all your vids . Top notch 👍
This is an artistic work, this car is the best!!!
Sounds like someone is cracking a beer everytime that BOV belches out of those pea-shooters. Epic ride.
Exceptional across the board 👏👏
Dang what a monster!! Great build!!
Man!!! You are insanely patient and very detail oriented... Kudos... and you built this in two years??!!! I am speechless...
I just love that crisp short throw gearbox!
love that hissing sound when changing gears.
Just incredible! That would be a great build in a Ghia as well!
This need to be on an episode of Jay Leno garage.
I sent them a message but never heard back. Maybe he's tired of doing VWs.
Dear @@JohnReynolds661
Maybe because he and his guest did not well with the original "Polizei Käfer" police bug!?
Best regards, luck and health.
@@JohnReynolds661 Maybe Larry Chen from @HooniganAutoFocus would be a good fit for an overlook. He does some good overviews of builds.
Beautiful build and car by the way.
@@JohnReynolds661 he already had a sleeper bug on the show but it had a mazda engine in it
@@chavorucosnkombies I saw that - along with a couple other bugs
Damn....what a great car. I drove 3 bugs during my years in college and university...would have loved if they went like this one. Watching the build of this was really cool. What a great feat of engineering. I would not race this car for fear of doing damage
Very nice!, work of art!!
Fantastic build. I had a Karman Gaia that I built a insulated cover over the diff and engine area to quell the noises that would normally be deadened by the back seat and interior components. Really quieted it down .
Wife: where have you been all day, and wipe that smile off your face!
A great beetle build. Second to none other. The show of power is exciting to watch. I'd love to see a straight line race and course race between your Bug and the V8stealthbeetle! Really would be a Man maker.
Awesome concept and fantastic execution John! Made me more than a little nostalgic for my 1970 flat screen 1300 (stolen from lock-up)
Fantastic creativity and attention to detail.
One of the neatest, best jobs iv'e seen.
Wow! Your car is so awesome! For what you have in it, 517 whp is very conservative! Can’t wait for the track video!!! 🙌🏻
Such a wonderful build
terrifying... now I know how Dean Jones felt when Herbie got huffy.
You need to bring this to the smoking tire.
I'm sure they'd love to drive this car
This will keep anyone awake...very nice
Going to be digging into this build! I'm doing a 69 911s with a Subaru EZ30R on my channel, and need lots of technical details. Thanks for putting this out there!
So awesome. Congratulations
The attention to detail is second to nun love what your done I wish I could do that
The Engine Sounds Great!
The Fuel System is amazing 👍
You have some mad fabrication skills!
The ashtray : never too late to start smokin’ 😆
Glad I found this 2nd video.
Loved them both!
This is awesome! Thanks.👍
I never looked at a Volkswagen and fell in love....... until I saw this video. What a "10" build.
Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙌🙏
Wow ! The car is a beast!. Very good fab skills.
When your skills at making TH-cam videos matches your skills in the garage you’ll get your millionth subscriber.
All the best to you John!!
You’ve now provided all the answers folks were wanting!
Very impressive .
I found it running and driving. Awesome !!
WOW , The quality of this build is phenomenal , and can you imagine how much fun it would be driving around embarassing the hell out of basically everything !
I live vicariously through you brother
Very beautiful car, great job
Great video! Love the Scamdemic / Plandemic mockery-masking at the end! LOL GOLD!
Very amazing work you do I was the video build and was very impressed with all the detail
Wow, even your mask set up is high performance! Awesome car.
Always wanted a VW back in the day. Couldn't afford one so I purchased a 1965 Chevy Corvair. What a ride.
Would still like a VW.
It's actually really cool to see someone who looks almost as awkward as i feel in front of a camera doing some of the most interesting videos on yt. What an amazing piece of engineering that machine is