1967 VW Beetle - Drop Spindles - Disc Brakes - Part 1

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  • @jeffbayer1287
    @jeffbayer1287 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loving this series showing off the items you sell and how to install them.
    All while putting another classic on the road.

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear Jeff, I am definitely enjoying the process!

  • @timlenz8275
    @timlenz8275 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "I'll read those last" Haha! Love it Sam. Glad to know I'm not the only one who does that.

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At this point I don't need instructions for most things on a VW. Heck, I don't even use them on wiring kits nowadays, but then again, I was the one that wrote them for all of our JBP wiring harnesses! When it comes to engine internals, I'll go back to the manual just to make sure I get the torque specs correct.

    • @timlenz8275
      @timlenz8275 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heck, I wont even need to refer to my John Muir book anymore. Your tutorials are way better@@Sam_Mebane
      That's if I can ever find a decent project car again. They are progressively harder to find out here in SoCal.

  • @mrrob516
    @mrrob516 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely loving this series, this is the best way to showcase parts!

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We're enjoying it too! I have to stop myself from going to far on this project, which is kind of liberating. I normally go all out and completely rebuild, paint and restore everything and on this car I'm just doing the "necessities". Grant it, I have high standard for necessities, but only as for the case of safety and longevity.

  • @nmich8238
    @nmich8238 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I definitely appreciate the use of the hand hammer!! Keep the videos/tutorials coming. I’m following the Ghia series closely.

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My favorite tool, hands down!

  • @Kylezirkus1153
    @Kylezirkus1153 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its looking good Sam!! I cant wait to see it on the road!

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Kyle, she's definitely closer than when we towed her from your yard!

  • @jaredf5828
    @jaredf5828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I'd say we don't have much shock." I agree with your assessment!

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts is facts!

  • @chrisfreemesser5707
    @chrisfreemesser5707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like you might want to add a pickle fork to your ball joint arsenal 😉

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have one, it still requires a hammer and usually destroys the boot, I prefer not using it. Not a big deal if you’re replacing the unit but if you are, another method to get the tie rod free is handy!

  • @DroidzandBrix
    @DroidzandBrix ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see I’m not the only one who uses a hammer to remove ball joints

  • @__MAT__
    @__MAT__ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More!
    Ive got 2 67's waiting in line for there turn. This makes me want to roll them to the front of the line.

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha, we've got two 67s here as well, it's a great year for the Beetle for sure!

  • @GT.Bugger
    @GT.Bugger ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Something i want to do in the future. I pressed in new ball joints and theyve done zero miles and the rubber covers are already split. Im womdering if its because i got the lowered ball joints, though my car is lowered on a adjustable beam. Id like to get a whole new beam and dropped spindles setup at some point. Look forward to part 2

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Some of the aftermarket rubber components leave a lot to be desired. There are always the urethane "boots" which are really just covers but they help keep out the road grime!

    • @GT.Bugger
      @GT.Bugger ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sam_Mebane I can't help but think I might have somehow fitted them incorrectly, causing an unusual angle and strain on them, resulting in the boots splitting.

  • @SanDiego_VDubLife
    @SanDiego_VDubLife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Prob a good idea to replace inner tie rod ends since you are in there anyways.😊

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, although they weren’t too bad honestly. The ball joints though…they were toast!

    • @SanDiego_VDubLife
      @SanDiego_VDubLife ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Sam_Mebane I could see that. Those things were gone. I use a tie rod tool to separate tie rods. Makes job so easy.

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SanDiego_VDubLife I have one but rarely use it. I find it destroys the boots and still requires the use of the a hammer. I just take the hammer to the source!

  • @safetysam6118
    @safetysam6118 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    great to see someone not wearing black gloves, no, doing it all with basic tools and getting hands dirty.

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Haha, I wear gloves on occasion, but they usually end up destroyed and then I get distracted and don't bother putting on new ones!

  • @ericostendorf8397
    @ericostendorf8397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those aren't the recalled harbor freight jack stands, are they?

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, although I think we still have a pair of them!

  • @ramonrivera4054
    @ramonrivera4054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you removed the terminal why didn't you use the cut wheel? Then, used the air impact (air hammer). I believe it would be easier.

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure what terminal you're referring to but I am not a big fan of air tools either way.

  • @Sam_Mebane
    @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey @ryobitoolsusa - how about getting us some tools so I can take my Ryobi tools back home to my garage?

  • @alexzamora6414
    @alexzamora6414 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you need to have narrawed beams when installing drop spindles?

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, not at all. We installed disc brakes and drop spindles on this car and are still using the stock beam.

  • @jwald6795
    @jwald6795 ปีที่แล้ว

    So where is part 2. ?

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว

      Right here - th-cam.com/video/IpaLDzRqQg4/w-d-xo.html&lc

  • @jamescarroll7359
    @jamescarroll7359 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't think I want Hammer Happy Harvey working on my bug.

    • @DownDiecast
      @DownDiecast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hammer happy Harvey has probably built nicer cars than you’ll ever own!

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes a hammer is the only way, like it or not.

    • @Sam_Mebane
      @Sam_Mebane ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here’s Harvey’s last hammered restoration-th-cam.com/video/WKwLydRqeXU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kfCNhOuFqElm0Yvr