Light, Sketchy, and Gorgeous: How to Make 120hp Feel Fun. 1963 Beetle from Jay Leno's Garage
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- You don’t need to convince us that the Volkswagen Beetle is a highly underrated car to build… just look at our very own Scumbug. But you just don’t see a whole lot of bug builds these days. Chris Walters (from Jay Leno’s Garage) knows what’s up though, and built himself a damn clean weekend cruiser out of this ’63 Beetle, with a heavy focus on aesthetics and style. It may not be the ultimate canyon carver, but driving stuff like this ain’t about lap times. It’s all about getting a sh*t eating grin after making it through another run in one. Even if it’s at sub-70mph.
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What gearbox is he using
What exhaust is he using
It is also great modern Volkswagen Beetles deserve Chevy Corvette engine and transmission swaps is that Herbie Fully Loaded deserves to be a Real American Chevy VW.
I have a 1967 beetle with a 1915cc. I love when y’all feature Vw’s.
I dig it, big$ build and did it with his dad on weekends. -67 dual carb (single port) owner
Beautiful car, beautiful work. Can really see the passion and effort that went into this. Awesome!
Nothing like a nice clean bug...
The color is incredible. And the Lambo against the city skyline in the outro is beautiful.
This totally reminds me of my 1967 vs bug I carried a trombone case in the back and seeing that case brought back some major memories of my first car. I have a 240z I want to build but this could make me changing my mind
Hey man nice bug I had 2 “67” and miss them every day. In Gene Berg fashion I had 48ida carbs on mine. I always wanted the berg5 in mine. Nothing sounds better than a bug at 6500+RPM! Keeping it stock looking is how I did mine too. Beautiful!!!!👍👍👍
i wanted a berg 5 for my 53 even went to bergs shop but couldnt afford a 5 speed back then !! in the uk performance parts were expensive back in the 80s
Such a perfect build. I have a 68 and he chose the best options that you can for a bug
Bugs aren't my thing, but i can appreciate the build on this. Very tasteful, high quality build. Well done.
First, HUGE respect to the owner/builder. That car is beautiful man. Really fantastic work - for real. For those who know air-cooled, were you as shocked as me after all that perfection to see just how much tin was missing out back? Wowza. To those that don't know the way these engines were designed, this isn't a criticism, the engines just NEED the tin to stay cool. At least he's got the gauges to monitor temps but they're useless once he closed to glove box. That car is gorgeous though. Hopefully he seals that engine bay up that that motor lasts longer. LOVE that car.
surlycrosscheck1 appreciate that 🙏 And the rear tin is normally in. I had engine out prior to shooting this was chasing a small oil leak at the pump. Wanted to have a good eye on to make sure it wasn’t leaking anymore.
@@chrisw.4954 Wish my car was 1/1000th as nice as yours dude. Cars like yours are so epic they make me want to quit building. Hahaha J/k Super nice and super classy. Good to know you're on top of that tin. That's a relief (mostly to save you a ton of heartbreak). As far as oil leaks, mine needs a pull and rebuild at this point but...........I'm gonna run it until it croaks I think. Cheers dude.
@@chrisw.4954 Dang this video is from awhile back. Trying to get in touch with Chris to find out where he got those quick disconnects for the rear trunk. Thinking about running them myself.
Very well done 63!
Air-cooled gang rise up (o\!/o)
What a fun little toy!!!!
Sweet Bug! Awesome photography/videography
Hey Chris, beautiful Bug, nice build! And the great sound of the weber induction and the flat for!
Nice car. I always like beetles, I think they are great cars. I also like the interior, as I say: simple and functional, just the necesary knobs or switches. I like the color of the interior. Beautiful car. Fifteen years ago, a beetle could be my first car
Really like that suitcase audio setup.
“No seat belts? Oh I see why you need that crest” 😂
Yep we had a 63 as kids, no front indicators because it had semaphores still. Wait for it.
'63 with semaphores?
Very nice VW. Been in many like it but 120hp is sick. Thx for the view
That outright though!!! Nice work!
My dream has always been to own a 63 or older. I had a 71 in high school but it was never what I wanted. One day...
I had a 68 69 70 74 76and a 77 love the bugs have my 74 back its a super with a sun roof not my best one but have a 1776 in her. Love the car and she fly's. Vw life
Awesome Beetle bug😎👍
What a lovely looking car
Love the sound!
Sweet car love it.
Killer bug!
oh man the interior is intimidating
My uncle Octavio Gutierrez did that! He owns a VW restoration shop in orange! Pure class work
Very nice car. Maybe one day, il add a custom beetle to my collection. Need to finish the projects iv got first though lol
19:50 is what I came here for. I was not disappointed.
Love your work
I have always wanted a baby window bug
That's a real VW guy, he knows all the lingo.
I'm a car guy...he's a car guy too. That was fun
Love this!!!
Battleship grey looks good.
It's always more fun to drive a slow car fast.
Finally a vw
Has Larry Chen ever started a segment without saying "This is a very special car?"
They're all very special
He's not wrong though..
Has not posted something not special? Lol
I think he likes cars!
Can you name one that isn't?
Larry if you ever visit the netherlands in europe i have a kewl 200hp vw beetle for you to shoot :-)
“Created” your own product line or created your own label? We know better 😂 Awesome beetle!! Love the color combo, wheels, attention to detail,, just perfect!
This is such a beauty. Can you shoot me that color code?
Would love to see ma fellow youth take up these old classic, makes me sad to think one day they may not be around anymore and instead be surrounded by shitty grey SUVs
Have faith ma friend. I am 17 and drive a 63 beetle that has been my project car🤘I love the classics
There is plenty of these buckets around for younger car enthusiasts to make something out of . Not to worry bud 🤙🏻
Just bought a 69. First one. We out here
Feel the punch this VW
Nice car, rear tires could be thicker, camber angle would look better.
I have a 64, very similar to 63, but 0nly a 1776. Definitely not fast but better than stock. 2" narrowed front beam, disc brakes etc. I'm currently running a set of jer-fab 4" drop plates and it's a little lower than I'd like. Would like to know what notched (drop plates) you're running. Beautiful car and the stance looks really good!
Bear stalking Larry 12:40 hope he survived.
Notice how Larry moves to hide his Corolla in the backround lol
Best Car ✅ Ever Made
I want to know more about that motor
Beautiful car! And nice to see my city of Orange old town plaza.
What is the name of that color? Is it original?
ey the corolla camera car!
I wish I was closer so I could let you guys check out my Super Beetle! Motor's a little more radical than this, 2332 with 140 wheel hp. KW suspension, sticky tires, modern seats, it's a whole different experience than this car. That being said, if you're ever in Alaska hit me up, Larry/Hoonigan!
I'd love to know what transmission and rear tire size Chris Walters' runs in this beetle. Great vid!
Larry you need to hook him up with some KW's!! That would rock.
Sikk build!
Chris what size rims do you have on your VW that’s a nice looking VW
15” x 6” front & rear
You didn't look in the frunk!!
120hp is a lot and that is a heavy car. You should try a Fiat Double Bubble.
Kinda sad you didnt give the Sync Link throttle setup a shot out. System is very nice and like he said easy to setup. www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2169636
I'm VW dummie, I've been to Gene Berg rally....
Would look better with the deck on😮
How do you keep them all clean? It's called LABOR, buddy. Product aint gunna clean the cars all by itself - nice plug though.
Anyone know what he was referring to about the car audio? I've looked up the boombox suitcase stuff but none seem to look that clean.
How does narrowing a front end make it lower ?
Narrowing doesn’t make it lower necessarily. It however allows you to go lower by tucking the wheels inside the fenders. Drop spindles and an adjustable beam get it on the ground 👍
Thought it was Ken Block at first glance
bro I was about to comment on that cause. I actually thought it was him lol
literary just thought the same thing
Mark Tanteo definitely his doppelgänger
exactly, guy could be his twin
Yeah me too
As a bug owner, this is how you modify one of these. Keep the outside stock and stupid clean. The upgrades are usable, unique, and not too flashy. Much respect from NJ
I would love to see more aircooled VW stuff here. The DKP guys have the dopest cal-look VW's. A club feature on them would be awesome.
Kristof Verbakel right them an the oil drippers
@@franklatin2411 That's how you check the oil in an aircooled VW. Look under it. If there's no oil under it, there's no oil in it!
And the DKK
Dpk doesn't need to promote
This would be sick!
This is the posture that all drivers of lowered bugs eventually acquire while driving.
Truth.
Still better posture than VW bus drivers.
@@Zt3v3 even bigger truth.
@@Zt3v3 for real lol
Lets hope Jay Leno does a show on this car. Very nicely done
What a great car and the sound too.
Saint Christopher. the Saint for Travelers. GREAT touch .i love that :0))
such an awesome looking car. GREAT Job.
I hate when they leave the rear bonnet off as though its some Mad Max dragster. It always looks like shit. What a bummer because the rest of the car is perfect.
Very slick car and very true about the electronics accessory part about pausing the cars time period when adding more modern stuff like that
Bulgarian Beast yet he goes and puts a monster tacho under the dash. Looks stupid!
@@imachamp68 the car is full of noob vw cliches
you did tastefully done with your volkswagen beetle. this is what I want to do what you did in modification yes yours just same mine.
4-wheel disc, "freeway flyer," and a 1915cc with dual carbs; My '63 has the same combination, but Chris car (which is gorgeous) is worlds apart from mine. Lots of good details here, especially the "sync-lok" throttle linkage system and the detailed BRM's; such an underrated VW wheel option. I love how he kept the dash stock with a correct Saphire I. Also the VDO gas gauge became standard on U.S. cars in '62, so it would have been standard by '63. Regardless thanks for showing the ACVW world some love Hoonigan!
That Ladys and Gents is one lovely Bug. Other cars are maybe yachts but this is a love boat.
About time an aircooled VW is featured! Thanks!
Amazing job with this 63. Love the styling, the colours, the upgrades, and the choices made in terms of which stuffs are kept stock or customized. Much respect. Warm Greetings from Indonesia.
Awesome and pure gear head! thx for sharing. Outstanding work from the owner and yes larry great shots as usual
Beautiful 63 with nice touches, but why did he go that far with the build an leave out the rear tin? It is so important to cooling.
so much want.... I so want to rebuild an older VW... I had a 72 bus and 71 squareback I wish I never sold.. on the hunt and this video just makes me lust...
Ffs I love this channel but 120 hp isn’t low, my old vts had 120 bhp and was a fuckin hoot! It’s not the size of the nail, it’s the hammer you it with...
Absolutely gorgeous beetle 😍😍😍😍
120hp from 2 litre Beetle is a very 'mild' tune, my 1285cc Beetle makes 126hp
*chris a fucking king, ouchea in the shcreets havin fun, doin what he finna do*
*oorah King, keep pushing forward*
very,very nice job one of the best ive seen,subtle and sweet ,i owned over 70 bugs over the years always did most of my own work ,had a 53 oval in all black 1904cc twin 40s went like stink but the handling was not great !!!!!!!!! good luck with all you do well done !!!!!!!!!
1963 VW EXEC'S: should we add seatbelts?...it's got 30hp they'll be fine lmao
The colour looks like a Lancia Fulvia colour. Grigio Tor di Valle
11:32 please tell me what is that driving by in the background!?
1974-ish Toyota Corolla 1600 it looks like. Might also be a 1970's Dodge (Mitsubishi) Colt. Edit: I'm going with 1977-78 Dodge Colt.
@@furripupauI was thinking toyota at first as well but I think you're right. It looks more like a colt now! Noice. Gracias!
A slow version of this - th-cam.com/video/dGJWS9c0fjo/w-d-xo.html
U need to go to Mexico u be like wuaoooooo in Mexico are beautiful too
I prefer the original wheels with whitewalls and fenders skirts.
The car is capable of 14.50 times at 95 mph based on his horsepower claims and 1600 lb plus weight [driver ] Pretty fast considering it probably gets 35 plus miles per gallon with the 5 speed. A great swap for VW's bugs is a Tesla/etc components. Easy 10/11/12 second 1/4 miles without cutting the car up. You can reinstall all the ICE components if you get bored with the super smooth 2.5 - 3.5 second 0 - 60 mph sprints.
I completely agree 100% with your staying with the stock styling on the body. The Cal Look was popular back in the 80s when I was first getting into VWs but it got old and boring after a while. You can't argue with keeping things the way the original designers intended.
Estimations on horsepower are always bs
I'm in love with VW Beetle. Whoever can put a hang on my channel. Beetle lover. Brazil.
Noiyce bro… 63 was my first car ..
Weighed my 63’ with half a tank of fuel is 710kg full interior with deck lid
One of the best Bugs I have ever witnessed on TH-cam.
the headliner is the measure of any resto,its the first thing i look at,some guys spend mega bucks on a car only to have a crappy rag in the roof ,nice job !!!!!!!