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Around 1972/73 my oldest brother rolled his ‘70 beetle and smashed in the top. He drove it that way for about a year until he found another body then he and my brothers swapped out the bodies in the side yard of our parents house. I haven’t seen a bare rolling VW pan since then! This is a great project!
I’m also a VW lover , me , I would redo the whole bug like it was brand new . And drive it daily… but that’s just me . Good to see that this one is making it to life …❤
I always found building the chassis is the most rewarding part of the restoration. I think you're finding it that way as well. Keep up the ecellent work and videos,
Looking great. It's such a good feeling when you start out with scrap and it ends up looking and being new! Taking an angled reading on the spring plate whilst it's on the stops won't tell you anything. You need to set the angle whilst the plates are not rested on the stop.
Right on on the spring plate readings; if they’re on the stops you cannot measure anything; they’ll be in the same place all the time. The point of that is to measure the resistance or stiffness of the torsion bars.
I agree with you that it is looking better. A little trick I learned on you seam sealer is to put masking tape down on both side of the seam gives you a good clean line of sealer.
Great video and very instructive even without dialogue. I've watched many VW restos and done my own too. One thing I wish you could help us all with, even though it might be hard to do, would be to talk about part costs as you go through the process. No one ever tells how much it costs to do these. Since you are doing the whole thing, it might help others know what they might expect to dole out. I keep a log, but hearing it at points along the way would be great.
I love it. A '66 Beetle was bought new by me as my first car after high school graduation. As a kid I unfortunately drove it into the ground prematurely. I'd love to have another to treat much better this time.
I've seen you disassemble a couple cars... But this build is the best!!! Back in 1978 I my 1st car was a 65 Beetle, Beige with a sliding metal sunroof. I loved it. But when they broke down, they were just finished...my car had a solid floor pan, after 2 motor jobs, I found a 67 beetle... best of luck!!
I love these chassis vids for the wide open and well photographed view of the engineering, structure and mechanics the Beetle. It taught me a lot and instantly answered questions I was curious about. Its a great video guide. Thanks.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video! Brings back memories! I had a 1960 Bug, a 1970 Bug and a Bug chassis and a fiberglass body with a Corvair turbocharged engine in my youth!
Me and Dad like the beetle. He has a 1983 with a 1.6 liter engine in black. We are VW and FIAT enthusiasts. We live in the south of Brazil in the city of Florianópolis. Good job! Hugs!
Excellent job, I refurbished a 1956 Chevy Stepside pick-up truck in South Africa recently taking 16 years to complete as all the work was meticulously refurbished just as you have done here. The only exception was that I used a copper based anti-siege grease on all chassis and body nuts and bolts. I sadly sold it last year as I returned to the UK. Keep up the good work
En verdad al final vas a ser el "Ganador del Oscar" de la reconstruccion de un VW. La pasion que le pones al trabajo, el taller que tiene de todo y lo mas interesante es que tu mismo realizas todo o casi todo el trabajo. Gracias por este video y recibe mis aplausos por esta tu labor.
C.T., I've learned a lot from your videos. I like your attention to each detail as you work. Kudos to you for always wearing your safety gear even if it is uncomfortable. Thank you for sharing your acquired knowledge with us.
So satisfying to watch. Got me motivated to go in my garage and finish my 60 bug. The only thing holding me back right now is my air compressor went out.
You have demonstrated good housekeeping and safety methods. Very instructive methods on thus far. Looking forward to your next episode of this rebuilding project.👍
Parabéns pelo trabalho de recuperação de veículo antigo , faço o mesmo trabalho no meu dia a dia, gosto muito desta modalidade da área mecânica , quando vejo esses vídeos , me lembro qua do eu era ajudante na oficina, ainda estava aprendendo a profissão.... Hoje tenho 54 anos e comecei a trabalhar aos 11 anos de idade, sempre na área de mecânica...Parabéns pelo capricho do seu trabalho, muito Bom... Abraço companheiro...
WOW!!!!! I need to get a 65 N O W!!! Your inspiration & dedication, not to mention the tear down & the build up, complete with part tear down, step by step rebuilding (G O D , you make the process EASY! Like making your F A V O R I T E cake and someone else has already premixed the ingredients & pre-heated the oven❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I like the way you guys work and get things done with more work and less talk, I enjoy watching you, and no drinking on the job keep it up, I can't wait to see the bug complete with a 2.4 Subaru motor in it.
Keep going with your projects, it's so Nice to watch. I'm rebuilting an old Volkswagen type 3 here in Brazil on my house, is a huge Challenge to me, but never surrender!
Good job, I'm using the same tires from ''Petlas'' manufactured in Turkey on my Citroen C 3 I'm very satisfied with them. they are quite durable, comfortable, and very affordable tires.
Good job! You are an excellent mechanic, service of someone who knows the mechanics of the Volkswagen Beetle.  Good job! You are an excellent mechanic, service of someone who knows the mechanics of the Volkswagen Beetle.
Viejo eres increíble, tu trabajo es impecable, también tengo un bug 93' y aun que es más nuevo que este, que más quisiera poder tener las capacidades de poder llevarte mi auto y hagas un trabajo de esta calidad y y con ese amor de hacer "Un Buen Trabajo" ... te mando un fuerte abrazo desde el sureste de México, y decirte que ya tienes un nuevo seguidor, contunuare mirando como pones en marcha esta belleza de auto y lo echas a rodar. Dios te bendiga siempre.
Excellent video. Best I have ever watched on TH-cam restoring an automobile professionally. My sincere congratulations. Excellent job!! I really enjoy it. You are the best!!!
Thank you CT … I just got my 65’ in my name here in cali.. I didn’t want to start the same project until I had a pink slip for it.. Due to my age I’m going to just put it together and get it running it looks and is just as worn out as your’s was .. I just got some rims for it and a later 1776 alternator engine with the dog house oil cooler.. yesterday I picked up a 66’ front hood and looking for some windwing doors… it has a couple California window doors in it now.. need to find front and rear seats and then I’ll have most of the body stuff except for front and rear bumpers.. hopefully by August I’ll be able to take a cruise with another friend that has a 65’.. thank you for such an awesome series of videos.. I’ll be doing my own but it won’t be as awesome as yours.. it’ll be a quick and dirty put put around towner… too many projects and not enough thyme.. like you, I’m more interested in the mechanical, side sticking with original patina as well.. maybe.. or just grey primer..
back in the mid 80s i had an old man that owned a salvage yard talk me into spending my hard earned money on a VW he had out back. i been working for the old man about 18 months. long story short, that lil 67 Bug turned out to be one of the quickest lil cars I've ever had. i can still hear them 2bll Webber carbs singing. embarrassed a lot of V8s, specially 5.0s. IMA FAN BRO, love it. air cooled all day.
The sweet smell of progress. A power Rusty beat up parts some paint effort lot of work. Little rusty starting to come together little bit at a time. 💪🏼🙂😎💯❤️
Great job,,best I've seen yet,,it's a credit to em the way that he has shown all of us how much work an time really goes into the likes of a project like that,,,he would definitely be the first person I'd have on my payroll if I wanted a job done,,,he seems like a nice chap aswell,, by far the best that i've seen,,what I really like about em is that even with small bolts he cleans em up not like some guys buying new ones,,,,yep first class,, best of luck from èire Ireland,,🇮🇪💯
Nice work getting it back on all four. I see you made the same mistake I did with regards to forgetting to install the nose cone/shifter linkage boot. It is possible to get it in without taking the transmission fully out again by turning it inside out and loosening some bolts, but it is a bit of a chore. Good luck.
Hey Mike! The old Squarebacks are cool.. Nice work buddy. Yes, its a ton a work....Thanks 👍
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Dear Reader, The Roman Senator Cato always seems to have ended his speeches in the Roman senat with the sentence: "By the way, I'm of the opinion that Carthago have to be destroyed". This is an important and possitive step in the reconstruction of the VW Beetle, very well executed by Mr. CT. Well, done, Sir. By the way, I'm of the opinion that the VW Ghia has to be restored after this project. Once, the Roman Senat decided that they indeed would destroy Carthago. So perhaps my remark will help to restore the VW Ghia in the near future. I do hope so. Michel F. van den Brun Viewer, started to watch the chanel of Mr. CT, at the moment he reconstructed the Ghia.
After you rebuild with new seal gasket kit to the Beetle steering gear box. That you may have to add about half-way fill up with gear oil. Before when you took it apart the gear box, the oil did spill. Thanks for doing good in restoring foul up Beetle car that is rust.
im still praying that you find it in your heart to NOT leave the ugly rust. i love the work done to the frame it really makes me wish i still had my 62'. (it was sold from under me by my step dad) im curious, if someone was to embark into this type of restoration. at this point (frame and suspension) What type of budget would one need to get to this point? Youve definitely inspired me, ive always wanted to do a bug in cream sickle colorway. a nice orange with creme or off white. on air bags, slammed lots of chrome.
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Around 1972/73 my oldest brother rolled his ‘70 beetle and smashed in the top. He drove it that way for about a year until he found another body then he and my brothers swapped out the bodies in the side yard of our parents house. I haven’t seen a bare rolling VW pan since then! This is a great project!
Please don't stop doing these restorations because I cant find anyone else who shows all the details you do and I'm 17 and wanna get into this stuff.
Thank you! =)
I did almost the same kind rebuild when i was stationed in Germany. Lots of memories!!
Details of this build = nothing less than fantastic!
Thank you! =)
CT you’ve got the rolling chassis rebuild down!
Always good to see Adam Savage do a resto.
I’m also a VW lover , me , I would redo the whole bug like it was brand new . And drive it daily… but that’s just me . Good to see that this one is making it to life …❤
I always found building the chassis is the most rewarding part of the restoration. I think you're finding it that way as well. Keep up the ecellent work and videos,
I like the look of the original stock wheels and tires, personally.
Beautiful work !
Thanks Adam! They are pretty cool! =)
Good for you CT getting something finished.
I like your methodology.. lay all the parts out you'll need before installing...great vid
Coming along nicely. Please keep the original matching patina wheels. Looking forward to your next vid.
Waching this journey on this bug is given me some learning as well great job CT thanks for sharing 👍💯
That feeling when it goes from a pile of parts to a roller .. awesome build . Been a fun series . Looking forward to the next upload
Thanks man! 👍
Incredibly satisfying to watch.
Looking great. It's such a good feeling when you start out with scrap and it ends up looking and being new! Taking an angled reading on the spring plate whilst it's on the stops won't tell you anything. You need to set the angle whilst the plates are not rested on the stop.
Right on on the spring plate readings; if they’re on the stops you cannot measure anything; they’ll be in the same place all the time. The point of that is to measure the resistance or stiffness of the torsion bars.
It's great to see the beetle come back to life, congratulations and thank you for sharing!
Hi there CT as you say, looking good 🙏👍🚘 so much work into that classic car . Just waiting for the next film. / P-a from Sweden
I agree with you that it is looking better. A little trick I learned on you seam sealer is to put masking tape down on both side of the seam gives you a good clean line of sealer.
Thanks Richard! Great tip! = )
Beautiful transformation!
This is really exciting. I sure hope you stay “stock” with all of it. I really do.
Great video and very instructive even without dialogue. I've watched many VW restos and done my own too. One thing I wish you could help us all with, even though it might be hard to do, would be to talk about part costs as you go through the process. No one ever tells how much it costs to do these. Since you are doing the whole thing, it might help others know what they might expect to dole out. I keep a log, but hearing it at points along the way would be great.
I love it. A '66 Beetle was bought new by me as my first car after high school graduation. As a kid I unfortunately drove it into the ground prematurely. I'd love to have another to treat much better this time.
I've seen you disassemble a couple cars... But this build is the best!!!
Back in 1978 I my 1st car was a 65 Beetle, Beige with a sliding metal sunroof. I loved it. But when they broke down, they were just finished...my car had a solid floor pan, after 2 motor jobs, I found a 67 beetle... best of luck!!
that buggy is gonna travel STRAIGHT as an arrow down the road, well done!
I love these chassis vids for the wide open and well photographed view of the engineering, structure and mechanics the Beetle. It taught me a lot and instantly answered questions I was curious about. Its a great video guide. Thanks.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video! Brings back memories! I had a 1960 Bug, a 1970 Bug and a Bug chassis and a fiberglass body with a Corvair turbocharged engine in my youth!
Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed it! =)
Great job CT! Now that's a roller'.
Me and Dad like the beetle. He has a 1983 with a 1.6 liter engine in black. We are VW and FIAT enthusiasts. We live in the south of Brazil in the city of Florianópolis. Good job! Hugs!
Excelente trabalho, ansioso para ver a parte da carroceria. Parabéns , 🇧🇷✌
what I like about this guy is that he doesn't listen to himself talk, he acts.
Yes I agree with you But did he assemble the breaks before he put the weels on? Or did he forget?
Excellent job, I refurbished a 1956 Chevy Stepside pick-up truck in South Africa recently taking 16 years to complete as all the work was meticulously refurbished just as you have done here. The only exception was that I used a copper based anti-siege grease on all chassis and body nuts and bolts. I sadly sold it last year as I returned to the UK. Keep up the good work
En verdad al final vas a ser el "Ganador del Oscar" de la reconstruccion de un VW. La pasion que le pones al trabajo, el taller que tiene de todo y lo mas interesante es que tu mismo realizas todo o casi todo el trabajo. Gracias por este video y recibe mis aplausos por esta tu labor.
You are doing a great job CT 👏
Excellent work
It’s coming along great! You’re doing such a good job. I really like watching this build! I enjoy all your videos as well!
C.T., I've learned a lot from your videos. I like your attention to each detail as you work. Kudos to you for always wearing your safety gear even if it is uncomfortable. Thank you for sharing your acquired knowledge with us.
Fantastic CT work to be proud of.
Love the 5-wide wheel look! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍
So satisfying to watch. Got me motivated to go in my garage and finish my 60 bug. The only thing holding me back right now is my air compressor went out.
Practice makes perfect and you are definitely getting better, before you know it you will be a VW expert.
Thanks Richard!
outstanding !😎-you have all king of tools for a job well done.-congratulations on your enterprise- 🚗
You are killing it.
Stellar work dude! Chassis looks fabulous.
Thanks buddy!😎
@@CTmoog Be safe this week brother, don’t let anything happen to you guys with this storm
You have demonstrated good housekeeping and safety methods. Very instructive methods on thus far. Looking forward to your next episode of this rebuilding project.👍
Man, wish I knew how to do that, you make it look easy, Great job! That bug is gonna look, drive and feel, so nice!
Parabéns pelo trabalho de recuperação de veículo antigo , faço o mesmo trabalho no meu dia a dia, gosto muito desta modalidade da área mecânica , quando vejo esses vídeos , me lembro qua do eu era ajudante na oficina, ainda estava aprendendo a profissão....
Hoje tenho 54 anos e comecei a trabalhar aos 11 anos de idade, sempre na área de mecânica...Parabéns pelo capricho do seu trabalho, muito Bom...
Abraço companheiro...
WOW!!!!! I need to get a 65 N O W!!! Your inspiration & dedication, not to mention the tear down & the build up, complete with part tear down, step by step rebuilding (G O D , you make the process EASY! Like making your F A V O R I T E cake and someone else has already premixed the ingredients & pre-heated the oven❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I like the way you guys work and get things done with more work and less talk, I enjoy watching you, and no drinking on the job keep it up, I can't wait to see the bug complete with a 2.4 Subaru motor in it.
Keep going with your projects, it's so Nice to watch. I'm rebuilting an old Volkswagen type 3 here in Brazil on my house, is a huge Challenge to me, but never surrender!
You have 66-67 wheels on your 65 bug frame. Keep up the good work. Your videos have really helped me
CT, it’s been fun to watch your skills develop. 👍👍
Thanks Mike! =) 👍
Good job, I'm using the same tires from ''Petlas'' manufactured in Turkey on my Citroen C 3 I'm very satisfied with them. they are quite durable, comfortable, and very affordable tires.
Stock is fine Looks amazing CT!!
Wow that's looks awesome 👍👍👍 Great job. It's coming right together.
Good job! You are an excellent mechanic, service of someone who knows the mechanics of the Volkswagen Beetle.

Good job! You are an excellent mechanic, service of someone who knows the mechanics of the Volkswagen Beetle.
Isso é um trabalho muito prazeiroso ,parabens cara !!
Trabalho espetacular show o Brasil acompanhando essa montagem um Trabalho perfeito parabéns da gosto de assistir
Viejo eres increíble, tu trabajo es impecable, también tengo un bug 93' y aun que es más nuevo que este, que más quisiera poder tener las capacidades de poder llevarte mi auto y hagas un trabajo de esta calidad y y con ese amor de hacer "Un Buen Trabajo" ... te mando un fuerte abrazo desde el sureste de México, y decirte que ya tienes un nuevo seguidor, contunuare mirando como pones en marcha esta belleza de auto y lo echas a rodar. Dios te bendiga siempre.
Hi my friend. I know the amount of work that goes to do this job. Its not easy. Great work. Congratulations
Thank you! It's not easy at all....I think that's why I like it so much! =)
I have been following you since the first Rusty video and this episode is my favorite by far. Excellent job CT
I learned something today now I see you can rebuild them gear boxes very cool 😎
Wow, great video. I'm putting a 65` together as well, so will be watching closely!
Thanks John!
Excellent video. Best I have ever watched on TH-cam restoring an automobile professionally. My sincere congratulations. Excellent job!! I really enjoy it. You are the best!!!
Thank you CT … I just got my 65’ in my name here in cali.. I didn’t want to start the same project until I had a pink slip for it.. Due to my age I’m going to just put it together and get it running it looks and is just as worn out as your’s was .. I just got some rims for it and a later 1776 alternator engine with the dog house oil cooler.. yesterday I picked up a 66’ front hood and looking for some windwing doors… it has a couple California window doors in it now.. need to find front and rear seats and then I’ll have most of the body stuff except for front and rear bumpers.. hopefully by August I’ll be able to take a cruise with another friend that has a 65’.. thank you for such an awesome series of videos.. I’ll be doing my own but it won’t be as awesome as yours.. it’ll be a quick and dirty put put around towner… too many projects and not enough thyme.. like you, I’m more interested in the mechanical, side sticking with original patina as well.. maybe.. or just grey primer..
Tão bem feito que até um leigo como eu consegueria montar um chassi tranquilo.
PARABÉNS!
Parabéns! É muito gratificante ver um trabalho ser bem feito, estou adorando essa restauração.
Great !!!! I had never seen a video so well explained and detailed !! Thanks for sharing !!!
Thanks Jose! =)
back in the mid 80s i had an old man that owned a salvage yard talk me into spending my hard earned money on a VW he had out back. i been working for the old man about 18 months. long story short, that lil 67 Bug turned out to be one of the quickest lil cars I've ever had. i can still hear them 2bll Webber carbs singing. embarrassed a lot of V8s, specially 5.0s. IMA FAN BRO, love it. air cooled all day.
Beetle and Beetle Cart very cool one of my favorite show friend success for you!!!
Thanks Andre! =)
The sweet smell of progress. A power Rusty beat up parts some paint effort lot of work. Little rusty starting to come together little bit at a time. 💪🏼🙂😎💯❤️
Great job,,best I've seen yet,,it's a credit to em the way that he has shown all of us how much work an time really goes into the likes of a project like that,,,he would definitely be the first person I'd have on my payroll if I wanted a job done,,,he seems like a nice chap aswell,, by far the best that i've seen,,what I really like about em is that even with small bolts he cleans em up not like some guys buying new ones,,,,yep first class,, best of luck from èire Ireland,,🇮🇪💯
Thank you very much! =)
Bela montagem...desse Fusca.
Parabéns pelo seu trabalho.
Muito TOP.
Boa noite.
Abraços brother.
Falando de São Paulo Brasil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 👏👏👏🤘👊
Awesome work on the pan and the accessories you installed,
Nice work getting it back on all four. I see you made the same mistake I did with regards to forgetting to install the nose cone/shifter linkage boot. It is possible to get it in without taking the transmission fully out again by turning it inside out and loosening some bolts, but it is a bit of a chore. Good luck.
Looking great , I think it would look good lowered more , and patina paint is awesome , glad u going that way with it 👍👍 roll on , enjoy watching 😬😬😬
Great job!
It looks better than new.
Thanks Jose! =)
I wouldn't be able to do such a job. Amazing! Zorionak.
Amazing, like Lazarus, one might never suspect just what it looked like barely a couple of months ago.
Muito bom...
Está ficando ótimo...
Tô ansioso pra saber da reconstrução do motor, ou vai ser um todo novo. 🇧🇷
Awesome detailed build CT. Love the smile on your face. It says yeah!
Excelentes videos ,excelente trabajo desde Monterrey Nuevo León México ,siguiendo cada semana el avance,saludos
I can't wait to see it coming back to life and hit the 🛣️ .
So cool CT! 😎 Really looking forward to your next video on this.
Man I’m just amazed on how great all that came out looking! Wow!👌😎👍
Thank you! =)
@@CTmoog I’m still watching your other episodes!👌😎👍
Great job I know how enjoyable that kind of accomplishment can be ,enjoyed watching
CT man that’s just showing off using the wench to rotate the turn table. Show off, haha love it, thanks for another cool video.
great vid, keep em comin. when you put the tires on I got the painful reminder of those hellacious lugs. Herculean effort brother.
Incredible professional job. Congrats
Just finished my 71 Squareback" Not a frame off but man what alot of work for a small car. Great job..!
Hey Mike! The old Squarebacks are cool.. Nice work buddy. Yes, its a ton a work....Thanks 👍
Dear Reader,
The Roman Senator Cato always seems to have ended his speeches in the Roman senat with the sentence: "By the way, I'm of the opinion that Carthago have to be destroyed".
This is an important and possitive step in the reconstruction of the VW Beetle, very well executed by Mr. CT. Well, done, Sir.
By the way, I'm of the opinion that the VW Ghia has to be restored after this project.
Once, the Roman Senat decided that they indeed would destroy Carthago. So perhaps my remark will help to restore the VW Ghia in the near future.
I do hope so.
Michel F. van den Brun
Viewer, started to watch the chanel of Mr. CT, at the moment he reconstructed the Ghia.
After you rebuild with new seal gasket kit to the Beetle steering gear box. That you may have to add about half-way fill up with gear oil. Before when you took it apart the gear box, the oil did spill. Thanks for doing good in restoring foul up Beetle car that is rust.
Love to watch. I enjoy every second of Your videos! Awesome projects.
Wow awesome job CT your chassis looks great nice job buddy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻I’ll be here to watching the rest of the restoration of your bug 😁god bless
Amazing job dude. Congratulations I’ll start my 1971 ( birth year) proyect next summer. And this inspired me
Oi Day, a primeira coisa que eu fiz quando comprei meu Nissan versa foi substituir as lâmpadas originais por led Branca. Ficou show! Vale a Pena
Awesome job! I have a couple to rebuild also. You have been a great help on what to do
Great job, 👍 I love to see the complete building of your car
Thank bro it 's wonderful watching yr project I learn somethink graphic I hope I can see more of this in further tks again Bro
21:20 I can believe that! Amazing work.
You really need to invest in a bead blast cabinet! Enjoyed this video, Thanks!
im still praying that you find it in your heart to NOT leave the ugly rust.
i love the work done to the frame it really makes me wish i still had my 62'. (it was sold from under me by my step dad)
im curious, if someone was to embark into this type of restoration. at this point (frame and suspension)
What type of budget would one need to get to this point?
Youve definitely inspired me, ive always wanted to do a bug in cream sickle colorway. a nice orange with creme or off white.
on air bags, slammed lots of chrome.