Can It Be Saved? Flooded 58 Beetle, Engine Pull/teardown
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- this is a california 1958 beetle that was towed to the east coast in the 80s, then left to rot in the muddy water of a new hampshire back yard, lets see if we can save the rodent infested engine?
sorry about the noise in the end, will take a few hours for it to get removed, the 2nd engine has been filmed, should be next sunday,
Please please please please please please get back to work on the double cab. I’ve been waiting for YEARS for a double cab update. I see it in the back ground. I know he’s there.
@@biglakewheeler i so agree I know musties hands were bad but I would love to see it being worked on again,
Yeah, and what about the little Shriner car you started last year? I've been looking forward to seeing that buzzing around your gravel pit for a long time!
You think these beetles are worth fixing? You should see the ones here in the Tucson Arizona desert! Mint compared to the ones up there!
Previously on mustie1 ?? I dont see that video posted, did I miss something ??
Even with all of that corrosion and water damage, the car is STILL in better condition than most of the stuff Jason drags home :D
Dear Chris F.
👍👌👏😁😀 Yeah, you are absolutely right. I guess 5150mxVW simply loves to rescue bugs without any floor pan left. LOL ;-)
Seriously: I like that as much as possible cars and parts are rescued. Way, way to much stuff is abandoned by the owners to let rot away without any sense/reason. That's a pity.
Best regards, luck and health.
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bahaaaaa
@RiggedElection TwentyTwenty 😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣
I see that orange econoline in the back. It’s been a while since you’ve worked on it. It’d be great to see another update on it. :)
You can just re-watch all the old videos on it, binge fashion, and quit pestering the man about it. 😛
@@Hjerte_Verke He said in a previous comment that he gets migraines from the welding fumes from the bodywork. Not sure if it will continue to be worked.
The different colors bleeding through and falling off really make this bug look amazing!! I hope and cant wait to see part 3!!!!!🤞
I really hope Mustie keeps that paint/patina look - you can't fake such an AWESOME look! Definitely a CLASSIC!
A friend came across a stash of vw parts pre covid, I helped clear it with him. Apart from the 30+ engines there was dozens of genuine thermostats that were being dumped till I educated him in the ways of mustie!
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I'm not even that interested in auto mechanics, but I love watching Mustie work on these old bugs. Thanks for the video!
WOW! That thing is nasty! Mustie will have it running in an hour! =)
No such luck today. That was pretty bad even for Mustie1 to fix.
right hes like mr wizard for vw
Naaa it is just a little rust dont be afraid of that.
Hello Mustie1, i am from Germany and i am very pleased to see you in action saving German history. Am very thankful to follow you on TH-cam.
Those black california plates add a ton of value and authenticity to the car
Many thanks for another great video. My Sundays wouldn't be the same without them...
When will we see the continuation of the 1965 Ford Econoline
I sure do enjoy how you don't add a bunch of music and manic jump cuts with over-done chatter to 'hype' up the content. The best 'workshop' videos are the ones that just go with the natural ambiance and that takes you right into the video like you're there. There's also a certain ASMR to it and I enjoyed every minute.
I had Johnny Cash VW back when. It was a 63 68 73 77 automobile...
I brought my son home from the hospital in it when he was born. This video brought back lots of memories!
"That could be an issue". Understatement of the year.
One can almost hear the sighs of relief from these old neglected bugs when Mustie1 starts giving them some love :) Always a pleasure to watch even as a non-VW owner, kinda cathartic while I'm making dinner :)
POV: Grown man plays with dead bugs fo nearly an hour.
I catch myself tilting my head and trying to see around the edge of the screen. I love these videos.
Mustie1 uploads, I press play and like simultaneously❤️🇬🇧
I miss mine. She was so fun and easy to work on. Be glad to see how you bring her back to life. I'm sure she's been waiting for a kind soul to help her breathe again.
Love your show. I always can't wait for a new episode to come out. Keep up the great work. Thank you for keeping me entertained.
Fresh coffee and a new video - sweet!
@Godzilla - bologna! Bad hearts cause heart attacks.
Love it. Most VW engines you work on. I call bad. But you save them somehow. When you call one bad. It is plain horrible! Thank you for doing this video. Explaining each part. Why it can’t be saved. This was just incredible. Can’t wait to see how the rest of the restore on the car goes. Again your videos are top notch. I enjoy everyone of them. I may not be a mechanic. But I have new respect for engines. You do a great job! Keep up the great work. A name. That would be a mustie ONE.
You're a better man than me, I would have left that where it was.....
Thank you for the videos and your efforts on our behalf. Relating your knowledge on all things mechanical, along with a thorough and practical explanation of your approach to repairing same will be the standard for many generations to come. Much appreciated......
" Boat anchor for sale, best offer."
In my past i have owned 2 beetle VW's 1954 and 1962 Neither was a car that I ever warmed to. Pretty simple to maintain, reliable in the extrem, I drove 400 miles on 3 cylinders, went "fine" but no faster than 30 MPH! BUt the worst cars I ever ever had for driving. I admire your love of them and your ability to bring them back from the dead.
Man I love this Thing , I mean Bug !
@@jd46800 😂
Sunday mornings wouldn't be the same without a Mustie1 video
Loved the air chisel on the cylinder head, reminded me of a friends Triumph Stag, the head gasket had gone and welded the head to the block, we left it running for 20 minuets with no head bolts in it and it still didn't move!
Mustie, this video was a Stephen King horror movie. It was hard to watch the destruction of the engine. Please save what you can and get this bug running. VW bugs are the only cars with a soul. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for the sequel.
At least any crappy week ends with hanging out with uncle Mustie1.
With enough time and money anything can be fixed. The question is, is it worth it? Think this one is not.
Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks
I don't care for VW's but that was fascinating..
I pulled a 56 Oval ragtop out of the woods like this in 2005. This will be fun. When do you get back to the Econoline pickup?
Right!! The Econoline got me hooked on Mustie.
Waiting for that too!
@@jd46800 all lawnmowers!
@@jd46800 small engine master race.
I'm sorry you couldn't save this one, Dr, Mustie-good job on the autopsy, tho! Cheers!
After spending many years watching your videos. I enjoy them a lot BTW. I have come to one inescapable conclusion. You're obsessed.
And so are most of his watchers…..
but in a good way!
In the late 70's we were buying VWs for $100 left and right. Had to do some creative engine swapping... using a dremel to clearance the transmissions and flywheels. Of course the magnesium powder ignited sometimes, and I lost my eyebrows more than once. Good times.
"Baked out of their mind",,, a fitting description for something coming out of California in the 80's.
Awesome looking forward to the next part
Great video enjoyed it so much thank you for sharing and your time it is shot wish but shot thank you can't wait for next one
Surprised how good the rear chromed bumper looks, all things considered.
Everyone’s leaving Cali, even bugs 😂😂
I hope you just clear coat this puppy 🤘🤘
Not everyone, my part of Calif is still beautiful and I'm staying.
No! They all need to stay there
@@bren-xmotorsports55 I never thought of it that way. You’re right! 🤘🤘
Lol!
@@kriswright1022 Same dude. Jealousy drives these folks. It's a shame.
Thanks for sharing your life with us!
61 years old, learned something new today! Didn't know the 40 h.p. was a bastard!
I've seen worse... Actually, no, no I haven't, that was pretty bad :( Still shocked that Mustie couldn't get it running!
Outstanding Video ! Thanks Bud !!
The car did drive before it was left where you bought it according to what the seller said. A Camaro was towing it until it couldn’t tow the Volkswagen over the Rockies. They drove the Volkswagen over the Rockies and tried to change it to a 12 volt system which is when it was left.
That brass hammer is sweet!
Great video and very good editing 🙂
also wondering about the Econoline hanging out in the background ?????
love your work
The echo system that must be living in that VW Beetle.
So funny we use those exhaust gaskets on our two stroke scooters and it's a perfect fit for 70CC BBK
Always amazed how can you guys in the US are able to have this kind of findings.
Know when to pick your fights. Good decision Mustie.
A very mustie Sunday!😁
I'm quite familiar with our winters and the road salt that eats our vehicles alive, it's difficult to find one here that is rust-free if it's 10 years old or older. That bug is in decent shape because it's a California car, you might be able to restore it with a lot of time and money, but to someone lazy like me, it's too much work. Love your channel :-)
Even St Jude would have given up on this engine!
Mustie always finds the cool stuff!
Are you stripping it for parts? That's beyond saving
LOL !! the first "water cooled VW". You might have something there~~ hehe!!
1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth
Fred Flintstones Beetle gotta love it....
Mercy! I live in the Pacific NW where it is wet. Never have I seen old junk rust like that just from ground water. It's almost as if the water and soil has salt in it.
first part of the plate Y L K --- stands for you lucky kid lol
Lime Slime sounds about right to me.
Wow, I knew the engine was done for but that was depressing when you took the strainer off...
That looks like the lime green they were painting fire engines with back in the 80's
Brian's hair is back! 🖐
Brian's hair gives him a much friendlier look. 👍🦱
Much less aggressive. 😉
Yeah Back in Day if you didn't know someone or find books from the library,you needed to go in gentleman rally and ask to the drivers or mechanic about Beetles info.
Ya gotta save the water pump, Mustie! LOL
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That color is "Funky Cold Gra-dee-na".
Alot of people wouldn't touch that but I m the same way as you. I will do as much as I can before giving up. But if you take time it's surprising the stuff you can get back running.
the “Crusty kermit the frog"
Two of the main differences is a 12 volt flywheel has a o ring seal and a 200mm clutch and a 6 volt flywheel uses a paper gasket and has a 180 mm clutch
You should call it the Toxic avenger because of the paint.
By the time of me writing this, there were 161 fanatical fans that are disappointed that the GREAT MUSTIE couldn't get it to run😆😆😆👍👍👍
PSA. IF you have old cars in your back yard or barn. PUT THEM ON CEMENT BLOCKS and throw some mice killer pellets around it.
Ever tried using hydraulic to un-stick a piston or to push the head off? It would not have made any difference in this case but a project for the future. Re-purpose an old jack or port a power pump then to a spark plug screw like compression tester with shrader removed.
silver and lemon-lime, looking good!
Great work.
Excellent thank you. I'd be leaned forward watching should you film your next steps to breathe life back in.
scrap metal at best😄 great mechanic skills, impact hammer 👍
A time when a Chilton manual and the guy at the auto parts store are your resources. ...and auto parts store were different :)
Still can't get over the patina on this rig, would be awesome to drop the shell onto a custom chassis with a ridiculous motor. My uncle did something similar for one of his burnout cars "Bugzilla"
Who else was holding their breath as he was spraying off that engine! LOL
Call it “Red Green” first colors I saw in the swamp!
You could call it The Grimy Lime or The Grungy Green. Looking forward to the next video.
That bug has "jungle cammo". Ya think there might be some rust issues?? Going up the trailer reminded me of dog scooting it's butt on the rug. Maybe you can salvage the valve covers.... maybe.
I've seen far worse (Maine) Hell, it even still has remnants of heater channels, the fenders didn't fall off. Hows the frame head?
Cool find 👍
LOL @ "maybe the dipstick" being salvageable
Greetings from Brazil !
Did you get down to Thompson swapmeet this weekend?
All gearheads giggle when "it" starts after a fight
Like to follow an engine rebuild and see this live again!
I am surprised that car did not go to the crusher in 1985 when they were cheap
You could call it Herr Bean, being same colour as Mr Beans Mini.
What ever happened to the orange vickup you started? That thing was cool.
Wasn't there an old book called "How to Keep Your VW Alive"? This would be "How NOT to Keep Your VW Alive"! 😁
You should call her sour skittle 😅😅😅👍👍