Cally this is one of the best instruction vids on heater channel removal I've seen. I've done two myself and wish I had this instruction on the first one.
I must say -- you do make it look so easy --- Thank you for telling us what one may encounter in replacing them and how to go about doing this job ------- Rodney
Thanks for the detail and explanation. I am in the same boat RIGHT now. I have created seven new swear words and manufactured an entire rig that is made of zip ties, duct tape and old tshirts. No, really THANKs, great vid.
That use of the bottom plate and bolt on that like the heater channel . The front firewall. Etc. Is a tip I needed. I just bought a “previous” project where the bottom sections are already cut out. But with that tip I can confidently now start.
Hola amigo Calahan, saludos desde México, ese trabajo que realizas a este Vochito es tremendo, muchas gracias por compartir este conocimiento, tengo uno 1966 y ya compré pisos y largueros acá nadie sabe hacer este trabajo correctamente
Dude, thanks for this. Someday I gotta do all this but been putting it off for years because I didn't know how to go about it and my mig welding so far has been bad but slowly improving. Wonder how many half inch drills I am gonna break, probably gonna buy a whole box of them!
Very informative video! I've rewatched this a couple of times as I am currently at this stage of my restoration! I have a question about bracing, I have the same bracing as you but as I will also need to replace the bottom part of the door pillar and the outside front quarter the bracing is kind of in the way. Can I remove the bracing after the new heater channel is in and welded on front and back? obviously the pillar will not be welded to it since it needs to be cut out. Thanks for all the videos, makes it much easier to complete my restoration!
We're doing an electric conversion of a Beetle and thinking about sending the high voltage cables through the heater channels, as we don't need them for heat. I was trying to see in the video, but I'm still uncertain: are there any obstructions inside the heater "pipe"? Like pieces of metal welded in for better airflow that could damage the cables? We will of course use conduit around the cable. Would it be easy to run the wires through?
question for the B pillar patch, did you use a lap joint with a stitch weld or a butt joint? wasnt too sure which one you did on that one. also, if you did a lap joint, how did you manage to keep the metal looking stock without having put a step in the bottom of the pillar?
again, nice informative video but I have a question. When I started this I didn't think to brace the car and it's been sitting off body for about 10 yrs now. How do I get the body back aligned?
I discuss this briefly in the part 1 video. In short if you can get the doors back into alignment that will get you headed in the right direction. Use a porta-power, winch, brute force, whatever it takes to get the body back into shape then get your bracing in.
Try not to repeat yourself....especially within the same sentence. At just 6min. in, we are still talking about repairs before doing the actual work. Probably not the channel for me.
I really appreciate the in-depth coverage you provide, as well as things one might expect. This series is awesome!
Have to tell you, I've never seen such fastidious, exacting and outstanding thinking and work in my life. Hat's off to you good Sir!!! Kevin Hambsch
Good on ya! If you are not a teacher as I'm writing.....quit your job and teach...it's in your soul. Thanks for sharing!
Outstanding . You are a great teacher. All the information is great for someone like me who has never done it before. I appreciate your knowledge.
Cally this is one of the best instruction vids on heater channel removal I've seen. I've done two myself and wish I had this instruction on the first one.
I must say -- you do make it look so easy --- Thank you for telling us what one may encounter in replacing them and how to go about doing this job ------- Rodney
Thanks for the detail and explanation. I am in the same boat RIGHT now. I have created seven new swear words and manufactured an entire rig that is made of zip ties, duct tape and old tshirts. No, really THANKs, great vid.
That use of the bottom plate and bolt on that like the heater channel . The front firewall. Etc. Is a tip I needed.
I just bought a “previous” project where the bottom sections are already cut out. But with that tip I can confidently now start.
Love it
Very well done. Your explanations are very thorough and easy to understand. Thanks for the great video!!
Excellent I’ve got to tackle this job on atleast 10 of my bugs and brilliant explanation sir
Awesome tutorial
Dude you are amazing . The amount of knowledge I received is awesome
Thanks for encouraging me to work on my heater channels!!
Your instruction is great! You should be teaching at McPherson College!
Hola amigo Calahan, saludos desde México, ese trabajo que realizas a este Vochito es tremendo, muchas gracias por compartir este conocimiento, tengo uno 1966 y ya compré pisos y largueros acá nadie sabe hacer este trabajo correctamente
Excellent workmanship!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video it helped me a lot. Awesome work 👍
Love it, keep ‘em coming!
Dude, thanks for this. Someday I gotta do all this but been putting it off for years because I didn't know how to go about it and my mig welding so far has been bad but slowly improving. Wonder how many half inch drills I am gonna break, probably gonna buy a whole box of them!
Very informative video! I've rewatched this a couple of times as I am currently at this stage of my restoration! I have a question about bracing, I have the same bracing as you but as I will also need to replace the bottom part of the door pillar and the outside front quarter the bracing is kind of in the way. Can I remove the bracing after the new heater channel is in and welded on front and back? obviously the pillar will not be welded to it since it needs to be cut out. Thanks for all the videos, makes it much easier to complete my restoration!
love the music
08:13 video starts here.
Can I Hire you to do my 59? Needs some a piller repair, pans, and heater channel. 🤓
We're doing an electric conversion of a Beetle and thinking about sending the high voltage cables through the heater channels, as we don't need them for heat. I was trying to see in the video, but I'm still uncertain: are there any obstructions inside the heater "pipe"? Like pieces of metal welded in for better airflow that could damage the cables? We will of course use conduit around the cable. Would it be easy to run the wires through?
Amazing work! However, why is the headliner still in the car, while you are welding and grinding? Is it supposed to be replaced at a later point?
question for the B pillar patch, did you use a lap joint with a stitch weld or a butt joint? wasnt too sure which one you did on that one. also, if you did a lap joint, how did you manage to keep the metal looking stock without having put a step in the bottom of the pillar?
again, nice informative video but I have a question. When I started this I didn't think to brace the car and it's been sitting off body for about 10 yrs now. How do I get the body back aligned?
I discuss this briefly in the part 1 video. In short if you can get the doors back into alignment that will get you headed in the right direction. Use a porta-power, winch, brute force, whatever it takes to get the body back into shape then get your bracing in.
@@callahansgarage thank you. we plan to start in a few weeks
Nice
Bill, did you make the rotisserie or did you buy it? Can you help me on that? Where you bought it? How to make it! Thank you!
I built it. I have another video about it.
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We’re do you buy your parts for your beetle?, I will appreciate if you let me know please, I’m restoring my beetle and it have some parts with rust
Hi, do you have a build video of the rotisserie or is one you bought?
I have a video of the rotisserie talking about how I built it.
Hi there
Alex from LA how bad heater Channel should be to replace them?
Good morning sir
I have a1966 bug what is the best rea language complete to buy ?
damn nooone explains it that good!
One plus of the stale air heater boxes in the early VW's is like fogging oil..... rust prevention 🥴
Sorry, I meant Callahan!
The after market ones from Denmark ARE TERRIBLE and don’t come anywhere close to ones for an oval
Too bad a dry ice blasting system is so expensive. Those wheel wells would be down to clean paint in 10 minutes each.
Try not to repeat yourself....especially within the same sentence. At just 6min. in, we are still talking about repairs before doing the actual work. Probably not the channel for me.
Now do you understand why your heater doesn't work? Rat family Robinson be livin in there now.