The Jetta Ute is Starting to Come Together
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2023
- @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage @MattsOffRoadRecovery @smythperformance @volkswagen
Merlin continues to work on the 1999 VW Jetta ute conversion pick up truck. There is a lot of fabrication that goes into getting this truck in order. It is coming together nicely thanks to the help of Mark Smyth at Smyth Performance. Merlin can't wait for you to see it when it is all finished!
A huge thank you to everyone that voted for me! I will be competing at the Off Road Wrecker Games in March! Get your tickets at www.mattsoffroadadventures.co...
Can’t wait to see you all there! This is going to be a fun event with @MattsOffRoadRecovery @FabRats @BSFRecoveryTeam and @trailmater
Congratulations on making the list for the tow truck Olympics. Have a great day.
Second that, I commented the same on MORR’s channel… ❤️🇷🇴
It would be silly of them not to invite one of the coolest tow trucks around!
@@clivehorridge Agree!!
love this project, please bore us with more of the details. I love to watch the build proces and longer epsiode are always good
Right??
Fully agree Paul!😃
Agree. Its the details and the tough spots that really help out when attempting to duplicate. Love the build!
How this channel doesn't have a couple of million subs, blows my mind! You really do do your name justice with your calm demeanor and just taking care of business without hype or fuss. Fantastic job as always!
His channel is growing….
Hes just quiet and not flashy, I'm sure it'll grow, because the content is awesome.
People like Merlin are a dying breed. These days most kids have no clue or desire to want to learn to fix things and in turn we have a throw away society. I am thankful my late father took the time to show my brothers and I mechanics and fab skills.
@@centralcoastcamper9631 how many wizards are alive today? just Merlin
Just wait until the Olympics! That’ll grab a lot of new channel traffic hopefully !!
im loving this build because its one of those kits you could do at home if you wanted. youre showing how amazing it all goes together its making me want to get a jetta and start my self.
always excited when you put out a new vid. Didnt think it would be a bedtime treat though!
I absolutely love it! Of course, since you built it, the thing looks like it came from the factory like that. Merlin, you were named correctly because you’re a wizard when it comes to fabrication!
This VW car in Europe is called Bora and the 1.9TDI engine is one of the best and long lasting and economical vs what you get out of it. A Bora was desired by me to buy but because of the limited space in the back changed my thought. Looks like the kit works very good and you Merlin are doing a professional job with it; so your idea to build it and the way is looking is really nice to me. Maybe some upgrade you will need for the back coils and shocks absorbers (dampers) for more stiffness when heavy loaded but for sure you will find the best solution.👍
Congratulations Merlin on making it in to the Tow truck Olympics ! !
That truck is so awesome years back I could build one of them. But after 26 years of being in a wheelchair it just took a toll on my body. That luke my shuttle bus I am making in to a RV. I have everything to do it. I can't find anyone to do it. Down he in Central Missouri people just don't want to do a thing. I have the money to pay them they just won't do it. Again that is a awesome truck.
Wish I lived closer I would help you!
What part of Central Missouri??
Sedalia? Moberly? Columbia? Jefferson City?
This is pretty cool Merlin I voted for you to go to the tow truck Olympics and it sounds like you made it in I can't wait for you to win.
Cool build Merlin!! With fuel prices becomes a valuable mini truck real quick!!
Love the idea of welding the whole structure in. Working truck with a string frame
That's a good looking kit, Nice Job!
Looking good. The fitting of the panels speaks of the quality of the kit. I am looking forward to part 3 of this build if there is one. Thanks for sharing
I can't think of a person more capable of the build your doing
By far a really cool build Merlin I love it
That is one nice kit and it's starting to look absolutely amazing!!!
I wish they made that for my Jetta station wagon diesel. I’d have a pick up in a heartbeat. Great video
Awesome build! You do awesome work on everything
You make everything look easy, and twice as strong as factory! Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
I couldn’t picture the car with a truck bed in the first video.. now I see that’s definitely a good kit.
Very nice work I’m interested in seeing it when you get it done
Merlin What a Great way to make a Great 👍Little Truck 🚚for your Service, Excellent product, and Quality build
Have a Great Day 👍
God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
A patina wrap with Merlins Old School Garage on the door with some wheels and tires/tint would be awesome! Of course it will roal coal in due time!
Nice job!!! Reminds of the Volkswagon Diesel Pickup trucks... always wanted one of those! I had a diesel Rabbit for about 10 -12 years and I consistently got 50+ mpg out of it. That car was so good I drove it 264K miles before I put a clutch in it and brakes. That was a well built vehicle!!!
Awesomeness!
My only concern with cutting out the spare tire well is adding the structural integrity back in afterwards.
Unibody construction works together, as a system, especially when it’s German engineered VW.
Personally, I’d relocate the spare to a mount at the front of the bed, right in the middle. Given the intended use as a parts hauler, having the spare tire at the front of the bed would give you a cushion to keep any errant parts from smashing into the front of the bed/custom cab window. Also, it would facilitate a full size spare, instead of an emergency donut.
Or, you could just forgo the spare and use run flat tires.
These already come with a full size spare
Agreed. Keep the tire well, make a hatch in bed floor to access it for more storage. Relocate tire. Personally I’d fab a mount that swings away to be able to drop tailgate. Or go to junkyard to cut out the recess in the back side of older suv that has spare mounted there, and French it into bed floor. Either on side or middle front per your suggestion
That VW Jetta is beginning to look really cool! Sure beats $70-$80 thousand for a new truck. Gives Me a great idea!
Sweet build. I saw the kits online and thought I could do that. Know I know I can do it
That is a sweet build good job it looks good! Love your videos
Cool little truck you got there Merlin! Having all the right tools and the knowledge to fit things right also helps a lot. Well Done! See you at he next video and at the upcomming Truck Competition Event!
Keep the spare tire compartment. You can keep all sorts of stuff secure in there. Jack, lug wrench, tools, gloves, tow rope, mini compressor, tire patch kit, trailer coupler, etc.
You have such brilliance! Love the little truck conversion, it would be perfect for a parts runner truck and get supplies, great work!
I have seen these kits and wondered about the quality. Excited to see the finished project.
Thanks. You got a lot talent for building a wide variety of cool stuff. Enjoy watching what you are doing.
Nice build, it's coming together really nice. Congrats on making the Tow Truck Olympics.
This is great. I know it would be a lot of work, but to make it an extended cab would be so cool.
Merlin this is one heck of a build and the body of the now truck looks fantastic, let's hope you have a lot of miles of fun and work out of the VW.
Love it, And please show more of the builds you do. Congratulations on getting the 5th spot for the Tow Truck Olympics.
Woot woot 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@KrisD007 ❤❤👍
Love the little truck, cant wait to see it running around lake Havasu! Thanks for sharing.
This is such a cool channel! Man, i am in love with this Ute! I'm a recent sub and just want to say thanks for your hard work.👍👍👍
Merlin loves new subscribers! Hope you enjoy the shows….
This is the second one of these kits I’ve seen installed. Yours appears to have more room in the tub than the other one did. I think it’ll be a great addition to your fleet
Very nice finished product, and all because of starting with the quality parts in the kit, then adding pro-level attention to the assembly.
I'm definitely jealous of this project and hope to build one someday! Congrats on making the cut on tow truck Olympics! Also a great shout-out to the ute kit makers! It takes a lot of skill to put a good kit together.
Man you make this look easy !! Great job !!
This is definitely a cool little build
My brother in law would have loved this. Great build, and a great wife for helping out.
“Bolting Is for people that don’t know how to weld”” hahaha! That’s one of the funniest things I’ve heard in a long time!! Well done Merlin, I like your style.
That's definitely sharp, not to mention practical, lol. I know my 85 Jetta really surprised me, never figured a diesel to rev like that... Sure hope y'all have a ball with that Vdub. & Thanx, def should look at the kit...
I liked the Jetta ute build, and good luck at the wrecker games
I think the build is absolutely awesome! I don’t think any process of this build is boring, I would watch a video of you popping rivets for an hour.
So cool Merlin! Love the build, now I want to do this but an aluminium tray 🤘🇨🇦👌
Great looking parts runner! Can't wait for the Rodeo, glad you will be there.
Nice,nice,nice good job on that diesel saver,Love your channel. God Bless you
Love the look of it your doing a great job on this keep up the great work.
Way cool Merlin, could only work with your high level of craftsmanship. Cant wait to see it on the road working.
Congrats on your invite to the Tow Truck Olympics! ( The Golden Ticket)!!! The VW looks Amazing, very cool build!!!
Mark was right Merlin with your knowledge & creative mind more kits will be sold. What a concept turning a compact 4 door into a pickup. You know in a nice way I call you Dr Frankenstein you've brought back the dead anything with a motor or engine not just running but into art . Love your videos your a Bob Ross make everything look easy. Hehe herd you got a GOLDEN TICKET you had my vote
Can't wait to see you give Matt and the guys a run for their money at the tow truck Olympics!!
So cool! I'm from Germany and if this would be allowed here I'll take one for sure!
Hello Germany
I think that it is really cute. I love Merlin's demeanor. Great build.
Awesome addition to the fleet.
Looking bloody awesome Merlin well done cheers for now mate
This was a pretty cool build. My uncle Tommy when I was little had a Volkswagen rabbit pickup
I can't say it enough I love this guy! Merlin is the man.
Its great looking project, and having high mileage vehicles is what everyone should be thinking about.
Thanks for sharing.
I love it.
The worst thing about those little cars is that they are cars. Now you fixed that problem. Best of both worlds.
Looking sweet! Can't wait to see the final product.
FABULOUS BUILD , NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH FUN 👍👍👌✌️🕊️🙏
Very cool build. Will make a very cool little pickup. Glad you got invited to the off-road wrecker games.
Wow love this Jetta ute
That’s amazing how everything fit together and you made it look so easy. Glad you got the golden ticket can’t wait to see the event.
never seen one of those kits up here but it looks like a great kit. I think your ability helps the kit as well. Overall you and the kit make it look great and easy
That’s looks awesome that li‘ll German Back widow with some of of Merlin’s Magic on…..
Never a doubt that you would be invited to Matt’s off road games.
Definitely like this build.
Great looking kit!! Make the car worth having!!
Great job as usual!!
😎👍🏻
I’m certainly in deep deep lust for a truck like this! Absolutely amazing and great work ! ❤️🙏😎🤙
Congrats on the entry to the wrecker Olympics!! Also the kit looks great and minimal work to install. Nicely done!!
That yellow rope brings you in, and you find all sorts of amazing channels!
Looks like a great kit, now I'm sure I want to go ahead on my own VW!!!
AWESOME! And congrats on getting on the Off Road Wrecker Game, that should be EPIC!
Great work! Thanks for sharing!
Nice clean work. A lot of years ago I built a pickup out of a Chevy Wagon. Cut the back of behind the front doors, sealed it up and used a VW van glass for the back window. Made a wood box for the back. Fun ride.
I think it’s pretty slick! The manufacture did a great job making the kit!
Looks amazing. Great work Merlin 👍👍
Yeah it cool you are invited to the wrecker games. Your golden ticket is on it way
Congrats on getting the Golden ticket for the tow truck Olympics. I voted for you to get it.
Merlin so far it appears to be a fairly easy conversion! Can't wait to see when it is finished. Keep doing what you do and keep growing.
Stay safe healthy and happy 👍
Damn, that things cool!! thanks for making that video. Didn’t know you could do a thing like that!!
I love the UTE build! Cool that company's are making these kits!
Bonjour Merlin,
At first "Belle année 2023" !
I like following your adventures as you wotk on weird things and have been quite surprized to see you builing truck from a little European car in the country of the truck where I guess a Ford Fx50 is worth nothing. Never mind, it was a challenge and you succeeded, let's wait and see the final test.
Amicalement, Raphaël!tru
Congratulations on the Golden Ticket! The truck looks awesome brother!
Merlin, that project was screamin your name! The emperor of everything automotive, that is cool and unusual. It's looking great! I'm looking forward to the finish!
It is cool, Merlin! Love it!
I agree with you this is a nice looking kit looks like it really good sharp looking truck and good gas mileage that's a plus
Merlin I have been wanting to build one of these for several years now
Actually had one of the first kits ordered but had to cancel due to unexpected issues. Mark Smith is a great guy. He Builds kits that are second to none. Still hoping to build one someday but in the meantime I’m living vicariously thru your videos
I joined your channel recently thru the boat rescue series.
Love your channel. Appreciate you taking the time to take us along with you.
How did I miss this ? I thought I had watched most of your videos. I looked I was no longer subscribed. Tell people to watch that. I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a long time. Loved the fact that you can do anything.
That made a good looking and very handy ute. Nice job.
Congrats on the Golden Ticket!! Love what you do. I absolutely agree on not using the ground effects. It wouldn’t look right or flow.
Thanks for many hours of watching you build stuff and things.
looks great that pick up
Loving this project. Interested in seeing how you finalize the spare tire setup …. 💪👍🏼
Awesome build Merlin. Had no clue that kit was available.