are the instructions written in order as to what should be done first , second etc ... , are there any special tools needed , for an average JOE , how long would it take to build , not counting paint , thanks
Wow! Great kit! You'd be doing the body-n-paint guys a favor if you "timesaved" or at least vibe sanded all that aluminum before forming. Ask me how I know 😂😂
This looks great! Has anyone looked at doing a convertible beetle? Everything should be the same internally, but the installer would not use the rear surround and rear glass. It would be a perminate convertible, but would look really cool!
Been lurking, can you tell me why in this video there is metal above the side fiberglass, when the other more involved build, they seem to countersink rivets and epoxy over? Also is there any more instructions available outside of the videos that come with the kit? I have some skills but i am not a 'car' guy and in particular making sure the car is watertight concerns me a little?
Really enjoyed the video! Looking forward to getting mine♡ Just curious, what does this Register for with the DMV? Beetle car with mods or Beetle truck?
So, what's the weight differences? Like, how much weight do you wind up cutting off and removing, and how much does the kit itself weigh? I'm asking so I can figure weight displacement for my roof rack and bed-side off road spare tire mount and fuel can mount
@@smythperformance since it's a truck, sure I will carry a small box of tools. Hopefully I can fit a cordless screwdriver in there to make it easier for that "just in case".
MrHillfolk little cordless screwdriver in the car somewhere would make 24 screws a 2 minute job... It also depends how awkward and heavy whatever you’re carrying in the bed is to remove though.
I want a kit for my 08 grand marquis its a perfect platform for it I think but they don't make one hint hint guys you need a car to design the first one I don't mind my car being a guinea pig
I own a 01 VW Beetle GLS 2.0 5 Speed and I purchased her for 5K, cash in 2012. I've also put an additional 6K [maybe more] in parts, repairs and mods. Replacing OEM aka factory parts that have failed on a 19 year old car. There's really no difference in someone purchasing a 20K-30K vehicle, whether paying cash or strapped to a monthly car note. The dead notes still are going to be spent, so spend them on what makes you happy. I'm going to purchase a Beetle just for this purpose. So I can have a mini pickup truck. In regards to comment, the reason why the car is $1,500 is because it's based on the Kelly Blue Book approx DECLINING value of the vehicle. Check out the rare Firecracker VW Beetle, I believe only 6 were made. Someone purchased it for around 5 or 6K and they put in 7K worth of worth to bring the car back to it's original quality and it sold at auction for a lil over 14K. Have a wonderful day. Sincerely, Tiffany Martinez and Blueberry aka The Beetle 🌻🚙🌻
I'm so glad you did this, I'm one step closer to getting a kit
Man, you guys come up with some great project kits!
Step by step
Great! I apreciate SIR
I drive a VW BETTLE TURBO and my husband is gonna build me a truck 😁 I can’t wait
Jenna you said this truck is for boys and girls it's for everyone and shut your mouth
Throw a lift kit onto it next 😁 would look so nice ❤
Nice job Mark (and Tim) much needed instructions! This is a key video. can't wait to build mine!
Trop'cool'transformation coccinelle en pick-up classe&unique🎉❤❤
I like the stepside bed skin but it would be cool if y'all had a fleetside bed skin option
First time I have seen these in my life......and now i want to buy one ! Are these kits still being sold in 2023 ?
Looks nice Mark, Great video! coopers was awesome good Team!!
👍👍👍🍿amazing presentation this is customer service thanks for the info
Great engineering and ingenuity.
Need one of these for a pt cruiser
Going to buy one
Show! Poderia ter essas modificações aqui no Brasil, se tem nuca vi! 👏👏
are the instructions written in order as to what should be done first , second etc ... , are there any special tools needed , for an average JOE , how long would it take to build , not counting paint , thanks
Wow! Great kit! You'd be doing the body-n-paint guys a favor if you "timesaved" or at least vibe sanded all that aluminum before forming. Ask me how I know 😂😂
How do you keep the water from getting into the floor pan and spare tire well?
were can I look at this kit to order?
www.smythkitcars.com/new-beetle-truck-conversion
This looks great! Has anyone looked at doing a convertible beetle?
Everything should be the same internally, but the installer would not use the rear surround and rear glass. It would be a perminate convertible, but would look really cool!
Several guys are giving it a try yes
Do you guys have a set/step by step guide for a 2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan by chance? I kinda wanna do this to mine.
This is cool, but do you make one for a convertible?
this project is incredible. it would be even better if there was a double cabin, stretching the of course chassis.
Still trying to figure out which years or model is the best to use any ideas where to find out?
98 to 05 is best fit o5 to 10 is newest but has flat detail on the front fenders
HI YOU SALE THE KIT FOR BEETLE IM LIVE UN BALTIMORE MD
How much... is excelenent ... Ineeded
One ...
Where can I get more information about the kit and prices?
Smythkitcars.com
How much does it cost?
The spare tire would look great behind driver door mounted.
Can i order a video to decide if it is really something i can do?
Since they say the Audi TT is based on the Volkswagen chassis, are you going to build an Audi TT version of this kit?
Wow nice presentation. Seem to make it simple . Appears to be quality material as well. Are you still selling the kits this late?
We will be selling them for years
Been lurking, can you tell me why in this video there is metal above the side fiberglass, when the other more involved build, they seem to countersink rivets and epoxy over? Also is there any more instructions available outside of the videos that come with the kit? I have some skills but i am not a 'car' guy and in particular making sure the car is watertight concerns me a little?
Can a kit like that be slightly modified to work on an 15 Nissan Leaf?
@Leandro Salazar what are you talking about??.. honest questions don’t require sarcastic answers..
I need i kit for a 2002 nissan altima 4 door sedan se
Really enjoyed the video! Looking forward to getting mine♡
Just curious, what does this Register for with the DMV? Beetle car with mods or Beetle truck?
Hey how many times I have to tell you this truck is for boys and girls you hear me my friend Leandro heard you Tiffany
Bonsoir vous vendez le quitte carrosserie
Commented several months ago could y'all or can y'all do a 95 neon conversion of this. And no one answer back. 2dr and 4dr. Be blessed
No neons sorry
I bet the floor pan isn't adequate, he's said there is only certain cars that their floorpan is adaptable to make a Ute.
So, what's the weight differences? Like, how much weight do you wind up cutting off and removing, and how much does the kit itself weigh? I'm asking so I can figure weight displacement for my roof rack and bed-side off road spare tire mount and fuel can mount
Beetle is about 120 pounds lighter after the conversion
Looks like itd be a real hassle to Change a spare tire. I’d try to make under the car access
24 screws..so not easiest...but the spare is there without cutting
The car is most likely too low for that to be practical. Especially since many owners lower their cars futher
@@smythperformance since it's a truck, sure I will carry a small box of tools.
Hopefully I can fit a cordless screwdriver in there to make it easier for that "just in case".
MrHillfolk little cordless screwdriver in the car somewhere would make 24 screws a 2 minute job... It also depends how awkward and heavy whatever you’re carrying in the bed is to remove though.
hey I would like to do this to my vehicle how much is the kit
2990
Can we still get those prices ? 😅😢
I want a kit for my 08 grand marquis its a perfect platform for it I think but they don't make one hint hint guys you need a car to design the first one I don't mind my car being a guinea pig
Mais pour l'instant l'antenne ressemble baignoire en inox qu'ont trouve à l'hôpital& école 😢😢😂
A better idea for a kit car. Make a 1969 style Porsche 912 body to fit on a 1966=1972 VW beetle chassis
Yo ise un jetta camioneta
Nice kit..Scotty Kilmer does NOT recommend buying a VW ..another money pit..!
Scotty needs to get laid
@Leandro Salazar you buy what you like..!
BEFORE buying this kit.. research the reliability of those VW Beetles... they are dirt cheap for a reason... Id stay away from this one.
What?
BS
I own a 01 VW Beetle GLS 2.0 5 Speed and I purchased her for 5K, cash in 2012. I've also put an additional 6K [maybe more] in parts, repairs and mods. Replacing OEM aka factory parts that have failed on a 19 year old car.
There's really no difference in someone purchasing a 20K-30K vehicle, whether paying cash or strapped to a monthly car note. The dead notes still are going to be spent, so spend them on what makes you happy.
I'm going to purchase a Beetle just for this purpose. So I can have a mini pickup truck.
In regards to comment, the reason why the car is $1,500 is because it's based on the Kelly Blue Book approx DECLINING value of the vehicle.
Check out the rare Firecracker VW Beetle, I believe only 6 were made. Someone purchased it for around 5 or 6K and they put in 7K worth of worth to bring the car back to it's original quality and it sold at auction for a lil over 14K.
Have a wonderful day.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Martinez and Blueberry aka The Beetle 🌻🚙🌻
@@MrsTiffanyMartinez Even a broken clock is right twice a day.. You got away with it, be happy, and don't temp fate again.