Bry you are such a pro, I loved it, I had a 63 bug in 1969 I drove it from Maine to Florida and back, the heater was gasoline fired in the front near the gas tank, grrr.
I learned to drive in one. The heater was not run on gasoline/petrol. It wotked by circulating air which cooled the engine. It workrd very well. In fact, Beetles had a heater fitted as standard long before almost any other similarly priced cars.
Nice video! Love my ‘74 Beetle. Turned it into a killer chop-topped, fat tired, flat black, big loud tailpiped HotRod! Almost all original engine but I’ve removed the fenders, slammed the front with drop spindles and disc brakes and have giant tires in the raised rear end. A real head turner and I have trophy’s to prove it. It’s my 4th beetle and my first one was in ‘87, back in Highschool. They were all unique in their own way but I decided to do something very different from what the designers ever intended this time and it’s the most obnoxious and most fun I’ve ever had in one!
Just one thing, the production ended in 2003 in Mexico, not in Brazil. in Brazil it went up to 1996 (mine it's a 1984). The last to be produced with the beetle engine, was the VW Bus (Kombi), now it was in Brazil (2005 I think).
I just bought a 1973 Super Beetle convertible with Auto Stick transmission in very good condition. It's not mint, but nice and it has some issues of course. I'm looking forward to local summer drives and tinkering with it. By the way, very nice video! I'm now a subscriber.
Absolutely excellent detailed, informative, great pace, basic ground level fundamentals are critical. I just acquired a 1970 VW Beetle convertible. It’s having some issues with the alternator charging the battery. It is extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, dedication, effort, sharing your knowledge with others. I am sharing this with many many people. 👍🏻😉🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸👍🏻😉.
Just picked up a 73 VW Beetle, it was redone so everything super clean. I just need to work on the wiring issues. Engine was redone and boarded out to a 1955cc duel carb
So found one nearby but the inside of the engine bay and I'm being serious is covered in dirt. Like a foot all the way around. Do you think it's worth it and if so what's the best approach to cleaning this junk out without damaging the engine?
Ok. I don’t have a totally straight answer for you. So I’ll break this down into a few chunks. First, obviously I can’t see it so I’m trying to imagine how much dirt we’re talking. But I think most of my advice here is universal.
Whether it’s worth it is going to be a personal question. Bugs are some of the easiest cars to work on, but working on cars is not freaking easy. It’s slow and frustrating work. So if you get satisfaction from the WORK then it’s totally worth it because even if it never works you still win. If you want a running car to get you places then… maybe it will work. Maybe it won’t. But I’ve really enjoyed the work and the learning, so even when it’s frustrating and the car won’t run, I still feel like I’m winning.
Now, can you get a bug that looks far gone to work eventually? The answer is probably yes. No matter how far gone it is, there are parts available, there are mechanics around, there’s a TON of info on the internet. With enough time, patience, and money, you’ll get it running. It may be a frankenbug by the time you’re done, but you CAN do it.
Finally, the money question. Is it worth it financially? I mean… if you want a reliable car to get you places every day and you don’t have time to put the work in, this ain’t it. But these days used cars are expensive. It costs a ton to get ANYTHING done on a BMW at a dealership. You’re going to sink some money into this bug to get it running but it may not be way more expensive than keeping a modern car running at the end of the day. It’s hard to tell. Especially if you really insist on doing the work yourself.
Last two things: best approaches to this work. First, buy the John Muir Book immediately. How to keep your VW alive forever. Actually, buy two copies. I have one that I use while I’m working and is covered in oily fingerprints and one that is clean and doesn’t smell like a gas station for reading in bed at 3AM when I wake up with a question. Second, I’d say start with an engine cleaner. One of those that you spray in and then rinse out? Or I’ve used “gunk” with blue paper shop towels (buy a bulk box) and just gone to town on the engine. They used to sell “gunk” brand cleaner wipes, like Clorox wipes. Super wasteful but they were amazing. Buy a pump of orange pumice hand cleaner and something to cover your clothes. Just go get dirty. It’s dirt. It comes off. Best of Luck!!
I wish I could find a somewhat reasonable Bug at a fair price near or in my area! Even with a manual transmission. I'm sure I could learn to shift manually with practice. I'm game! ✌♐
Its similar to what i had a 1970 which i had a Yukon Yellow colored one. Your speedometer is not correct for 1970 you have a 1968 only speedometer. being 1968 is the first year where the fuel guage moved into the speedometer Everything else looks to be correct for 1970. but you are missing the reflectors that mount on the bumper brackets. those are a 1970 only item for the beetle. the 4 speed cars are more better but not the autostick transmission those have problems the flex plates break to the torque converter plus the autostick parts are no longer available. the 1970 changes are the enlarged turn signals on the front fenders, a newer windshield wiper assembly with a newer worm gear style wiper motor and the wiper arms secured on by nuts to a tapered spline shafts. the sedans for 1970 got vents in the rear decklid for better cooling the engine is correct in your car a 1600cc single port with a Bosch AL82N alternator conversion. 1970 your original speedometer the chrome ring is deleted from the dial just a white painted circle and a silver horn ring and horn button. 1970 the chassis # for the year is placed to the lower left corner of the windshield. the rear tail lights have the sine marker reflectors correct for 1970. I have a 1965 beetle running good for 57 years gets better fuel economy than today's vehicles and cheaper to operate. in today's society with high gas prices.
Thanks very much Derek! I’ll look for the reflectors and see if I can get it closer to original. Probably stick to the speedo it came with for now, but it’s good to know someone changed it out. Thanks for the comment and the info!! :-)
Wow, that's some great info. My wife has a 70 convertible she's owned for 40 yrs. I've painted it 3 times. This time I'm doing a frame off. floorboards, disc brakes, blah blah blah. Tring to keep everything original but I just had to upgrade those brakes.,
5:18 Error, VW Beetles were manufactured in Brazil until 1986, and then manufactured again in 1993, until they finally stopped the manufacture of Beetles in 1996, the last country where VW Beetles were fabricated and sold was Mexico, which stopped the Bugs production in 2003.
I have a 69... In my opinion 1970 is the last good year. 1600, no rear quarter vents. 71 would be a choice for the 1600 dual port but I don't like rear quarter vents because they're rust magnets. I understand people like 67 and earlier but I really do like the fully independent rear suspension :) My ultimate choice would be a 67 with fully independent rear suspension and a 1600 dual port lol!
@@yuksn8983 the side vents behind the rear side windows have a tendency to rust through because water enters there and doesn't drain out properly. 1969 doesn't have those vents, 1971 was the first year. 1969 also is the first year that you can get independent rear suspension with a manual transmission. 1968 was the first year of Independence rear suspension but you had to get it with an auto stick. So if you want a manual transmission, and independent rear suspension, with no rear side vents the only years are 1969 and 1970
My father-in-law restored a 1964 VW Beetle with a little of my help that I had shipped overseas in 1978. After two years there, we sold it to a local boy we had become friends with. By their laws he had to pay 100% tax on the purchase. Can you imagine buying a car and having to pay for the car and then pay the same amount in tax to the government. That's Socialism for you.
It's been swapped with an alternator. The Generator is completely cylindrical and no larger than the pulley for its full length. The alternator has that vented 'bulge' at the face.
I had a 70’ best year ever! My Max cost $1995… delivered . He lived his whole life with his original battery!
I love my 1970 Volkswagen Beetle. It’s so much fun to drive
I just got a 1970! It's red, with a light yellow hood (trunk)
The wolf stands on a "castle" signifying Wolfsburg Germany located in swampy Saxony indicted by the wavy water lines. Good car intro vid.
Bry you are such a pro, I loved it, I had a 63 bug in 1969 I drove it from Maine to Florida and back, the heater was gasoline fired in the front near the gas tank, grrr.
I learned to drive in one. The heater was not run on gasoline/petrol. It wotked by circulating air which cooled the engine. It workrd very well. In fact, Beetles had a heater fitted as standard long before almost any other similarly priced cars.
Gorgeous example of a 1970 bug !! Thanx for the tour
Nice video! Love my ‘74 Beetle. Turned it into a killer chop-topped, fat tired, flat black, big loud tailpiped HotRod! Almost all original engine but I’ve removed the fenders, slammed the front with drop spindles and disc brakes and have giant tires in the raised rear end. A real head turner and I have trophy’s to prove it. It’s my 4th beetle and my first one was in ‘87, back in Highschool. They were all unique in their own way but I decided to do something very different from what the designers ever intended this time and it’s the most obnoxious and most fun I’ve ever had in one!
This was awesome; I learned a ton. Thank Bryno!
I love my VW 1970, Wonderful car
Just one thing, the production ended in 2003 in Mexico, not in Brazil. in Brazil it went up to 1996 (mine it's a 1984).
The last to be produced with the beetle engine, was the VW Bus (Kombi), now it was in Brazil (2005 I think).
Very nice, I loved Your video. 💯👍👍
Congratulations, neighbor!
Maybe former neighbor by now.
I just bought a 1973 Super Beetle convertible with Auto Stick transmission in very good condition. It's not mint, but nice and it has some issues of course. I'm looking forward to local summer drives and tinkering with it. By the way, very nice video! I'm now a subscriber.
Very informative! Great video. And those calf muscles…
Very well done video. Cool stuff. Just subbed and hoping for more vw content
I really love this video, I hope you make some more soon.
Awesome video dude
Absolutely excellent detailed, informative, great pace, basic ground level fundamentals are critical. I just acquired a 1970 VW Beetle convertible. It’s having some issues with the alternator charging the battery. It is extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, dedication, effort, sharing your knowledge with others. I am sharing this with many many people. 👍🏻😉🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸👍🏻😉.
Just picked up a 73 VW Beetle, it was redone so everything super clean. I just need to work on the wiring issues. Engine was redone and boarded out to a 1955cc duel carb
When will you do a video on the radio?
Love that smell!
I had a ‘71 Super, I thought only the ‘71 models had the twin vents on the deck lid, and later years had 4.
Where’s the follow up videos would really enjoy seeing them !!
So found one nearby but the inside of the engine bay and I'm being serious is covered in dirt. Like a foot all the way around. Do you think it's worth it and if so what's the best approach to cleaning this junk out without damaging the engine?
Ok. I don’t have a totally straight answer for you. So I’ll break this down into a few chunks. First, obviously I can’t see it so I’m trying to imagine how much dirt we’re talking. But I think most of my advice here is universal.
Whether it’s worth it is going to be a personal question. Bugs are some of the easiest cars to work on, but working on cars is not freaking easy. It’s slow and frustrating work. So if you get satisfaction from the WORK then it’s totally worth it because even if it never works you still win. If you want a running car to get you places then… maybe it will work. Maybe it won’t. But I’ve really enjoyed the work and the learning, so even when it’s frustrating and the car won’t run, I still feel like I’m winning.
Now, can you get a bug that looks far gone to work eventually? The answer is probably yes. No matter how far gone it is, there are parts available, there are mechanics around, there’s a TON of info on the internet. With enough time, patience, and money, you’ll get it running. It may be a frankenbug by the time you’re done, but you CAN do it.
Finally, the money question. Is it worth it financially? I mean… if you want a reliable car to get you places every day and you don’t have time to put the work in, this ain’t it. But these days used cars are expensive. It costs a ton to get ANYTHING done on a BMW at a dealership. You’re going to sink some money into this bug to get it running but it may not be way more expensive than keeping a modern car running at the end of the day. It’s hard to tell. Especially if you really insist on doing the work yourself.
Last two things: best approaches to this work. First, buy the John Muir Book immediately. How to keep your VW alive forever. Actually, buy two copies. I have one that I use while I’m working and is covered in oily fingerprints and one that is clean and doesn’t smell like a gas station for reading in bed at 3AM when I wake up with a question. Second, I’d say start with an engine cleaner. One of those that you spray in and then rinse out? Or I’ve used “gunk” with blue paper shop towels (buy a bulk box) and just gone to town on the engine. They used to sell “gunk” brand cleaner wipes, like Clorox wipes. Super wasteful but they were amazing. Buy a pump of orange pumice hand cleaner and something to cover your clothes. Just go get dirty. It’s dirt. It comes off. Best of
Luck!!
might want to re count the fuses, but good info.
Sigh. Forehead smack. I can't believe I said 8.
Excellent takeoff on the 1974 spy novel "Tinker Tailor Solder Spy" by John le Carre.
I wish I could find a somewhat reasonable Bug at a fair price near or in my area! Even with a manual transmission. I'm sure I could learn to shift manually with practice. I'm game! ✌♐
Its similar to what i had a 1970 which i had a Yukon Yellow colored one. Your speedometer is not correct for 1970 you have a 1968 only speedometer. being 1968 is the first year where the fuel guage moved into the speedometer Everything else looks to be correct for 1970. but you are missing the reflectors that mount on the bumper brackets. those are a 1970 only item for the beetle. the 4 speed cars are more better but not the autostick transmission those have problems the flex plates break to the torque converter plus the autostick parts are no longer available. the 1970 changes are the enlarged turn signals on the front fenders, a newer windshield wiper assembly with a newer worm gear style wiper motor and the wiper arms secured on by nuts to a tapered spline shafts. the sedans for 1970 got vents in the rear decklid for better cooling the engine is correct in your car a 1600cc single port with a Bosch AL82N alternator conversion. 1970 your original speedometer the chrome ring is deleted from the dial just a white painted circle and a silver horn ring and horn button. 1970 the chassis # for the year is placed to the lower left corner of the windshield. the rear tail lights have the sine marker reflectors correct for 1970. I have a 1965 beetle running good for 57 years gets better fuel economy than today's vehicles and cheaper to operate. in today's society with high gas prices.
Thanks very much Derek! I’ll look for the reflectors and see if I can get it closer to original. Probably stick to the speedo it came with for now, but it’s good to know someone changed it out. Thanks for the comment and the info!! :-)
Wow, that's some great info. My wife has a 70 convertible she's owned for 40 yrs. I've painted it 3 times. This time I'm doing a frame off. floorboards, disc brakes, blah blah blah. Tring to keep everything original but I just had to upgrade those brakes.,
5:18 Error, VW Beetles were manufactured in Brazil until 1986, and then manufactured again in 1993, until they finally stopped the manufacture of Beetles in 1996, the last country where VW Beetles were fabricated and sold was Mexico, which stopped the Bugs production in 2003.
I have a 69... In my opinion 1970 is the last good year. 1600, no rear quarter vents. 71 would be a choice for the 1600 dual port but I don't like rear quarter vents because they're rust magnets. I understand people like 67 and earlier but I really do like the fully independent rear suspension :) My ultimate choice would be a 67 with fully independent rear suspension and a 1600 dual port lol!
what do you mean，do you mean that bug from '71 models and later are more prone to rust? I am a new novice for the bug,could you explain for me
@@yuksn8983 the side vents behind the rear side windows have a tendency to rust through because water enters there and doesn't drain out properly. 1969 doesn't have those vents, 1971 was the first year. 1969 also is the first year that you can get independent rear suspension with a manual transmission. 1968 was the first year of Independence rear suspension but you had to get it with an auto stick. So if you want a manual transmission, and independent rear suspension, with no rear side vents the only years are 1969 and 1970
@@gurnblanstein9816 thank you，so if I buy a 71 model or the later,could I buy something part online as a seal to protect it?
@@yuksn8983 the problem is buying one that's already rusted. Better have it checked out well.
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enjoyed your content , keep it up - Spook
My father-in-law restored a 1964 VW Beetle with a little of my help that I had shipped overseas in 1978.
After two years there, we sold it to a local boy we had become friends with. By their laws he had to pay 100% tax on the purchase. Can you imagine buying a car and having to pay for the car and then pay the same amount in tax to the government. That's Socialism for you.
The vw beetle back then was the honda civic of today. Not the fastest thing around but easy to maintain and access parts!
Where is the spare?
In the front.
1967-1968 speedometer!!!
Just 1968. ‘67 still had the gas gauge on the side panel.
actually…you have a generator…not an alternator
That's an Alternador in his beetle
It's been swapped with an alternator. The Generator is completely cylindrical and no larger than the pulley for its full length. The alternator has that vented 'bulge' at the face.
Also the 8 fuses? Standards clearly have 10… unless my vision is so terrible that I’ve been replacing fuses that don’t exist.
The alternator was the first thing I noticed when he opened the deck lid. It was one of the best improvements I did to my 68.