1954 OVAL WINDOW VW BUG Restoration part 1 Metalwork the hood

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  • @Mikefngarage
    @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for watching and your comments. This Hood is super rare and shares its fit with split window VW's. They have a totally different support system. the prop rod is super rare because it has 5 holes 4 holes for the hood brackets and a 5th hole for the longer prop rod just like split window vws. Early 55. is different than even late 55 on lots of parts. this will be an interesting build. Stay tuned and subscribe if you have not already.

    • @FIGGY65
      @FIGGY65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Mike! Did you paint your beautiful 67 van L345 Light Gray or Pearl White ??? It looks awesome! Can’t wait to see the work on this bug!

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FIGGY65pearl white it is just dirty.

    • @FIGGY65
      @FIGGY65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mikefngarage . She looks good still, and the dirt means she’s a real world driver!!! Thank You for your time, and keep up the good work!

  • @JamesDavis-to1hn
    @JamesDavis-to1hn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very difficult repairs. Great job!!!!!!!

  • @backyardkombi5466
    @backyardkombi5466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great to watch your metal fabrication

  • @fredjones1238
    @fredjones1238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    love that tire action

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ha ha do that all the time

    • @georgehays4900
      @georgehays4900 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasn’t sure what I was watching at first.

  • @williamtanner1372
    @williamtanner1372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing how you see the bends needed to form a patch. I've learned so much watching your videos. Thanks to you, my bus may actually be on the road again someday.

  • @aussiebeatle4049
    @aussiebeatle4049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always enjoy watching the more complicated fab and repair jobs. It’s a good message, step by step and make haste slowly

  • @martinharris5017
    @martinharris5017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been waiting on this one! Done working on my own bug for the evening. Grabbing a brew and settle back to watch the magician at work...

  • @snowdogs59
    @snowdogs59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your intuitive skills amaze a clutch like me.

  • @guillermonieri4203
    @guillermonieri4203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson. Looking forward to watching all the repairs to this 1955 VW.

  • @charles52099
    @charles52099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for the video

  • @1forjohnny
    @1forjohnny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Looking forward to this resto.

  • @JourneymanRandy
    @JourneymanRandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great start to another one. Well done Mike

  • @erosroyarocho7273
    @erosroyarocho7273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks! Great fabrication tutorial.

  • @WolfHausMotorwerks
    @WolfHausMotorwerks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice to see a new project!

  • @bartysbay8944
    @bartysbay8944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great start Mike we will be watching you work your magic on this one here in the UK DONT let the single cab slip tho finish the buck resto as well

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yea I am just going to wait a bit till it is cooler. that sucker is in direct sunlight most of the day and when it is hot just too unbearable.

    • @bartysbay8944
      @bartysbay8944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Mikefngarage
      Thought u may be able to get inside ya shop to work on but gess it’s to big and not enough room ? Cheers Adie

    • @chriskwakernaat2328
      @chriskwakernaat2328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bartysbay8944 too high to fit through the door.

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That patch panel was looking like a transformer Character. Way to go!!

  • @gavinspencer1796
    @gavinspencer1796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brilliant. Really looking forward to watching you bring this back to the land of the living. Love your work. You’re a total inspiration to those of us that are inept 😬

  • @MattPhelps76
    @MattPhelps76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mad skills. Encouraging me to get back down in the garage and tackle those beetle heater channels

  • @adrianurzua818
    @adrianurzua818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mike seams like a no nonsense kind of guy. I cant wait to see the bucket bus in person. This channel deserves tons and ton more viewers and subs. From an amazing single cab build to a super cool oval. Come on guys. Let's like share and subscribe. Let's get Mike the views he deserves.

  • @marcosmarcao8234
    @marcosmarcao8234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👏👏👏👏👏👏 Big hug from friend Marcos Polux Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @stevevisek7422
    @stevevisek7422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You, sir, are an artist! Nice work.

  • @jamesferrell9404
    @jamesferrell9404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see another being rescued. Still looking forward to the truck getting its lift back on it. How you accomplish so much while working a full time job is beyond me. Thanks for the video

  • @FunFun-tv7gq
    @FunFun-tv7gq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh man. What a talented skillful handyman you’re. Good job. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

  • @andrewcampbell1587
    @andrewcampbell1587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i can always depend on the quality work and explanation on your builds thank you Mike waiting for more content also please putting this in a youtube playlist for future reference

  • @frankvucolo6249
    @frankvucolo6249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ya know, you can also use that $45k bead breaker for road trips and hauling stuff! 😊

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yea one of my buddies has an old ancient tire changer I might get too. small and might just have to buy it from him.

    • @frankvucolo6249
      @frankvucolo6249 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mikefngarage sure bet you would get use out of it!

  • @georgesmith-yl6dl
    @georgesmith-yl6dl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the master at work.

  • @richdrenga7384
    @richdrenga7384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work, great video!! Thanks for sharing your talents.

  • @gregmurray7419
    @gregmurray7419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always excellent to watch you do your thing Mike!

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The job you did on the hood stellar!

    • @michelmendoza1769
      @michelmendoza1769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correction that’ cadaver of a hood

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      and it fits pretty good now too. thanks

  • @JustAlanJohn
    @JustAlanJohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can always lead the corner. Nice Job Mike just found your channel. 👍👍👍

  • @s1amvwbug
    @s1amvwbug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:08/25:59 Nice to see the rubber stoppers are in somewhat in good shape. Those are place before the clips to hold the molding. Prevents rust from the metal. People forget to replace those after painting the VW Classic cars.

  • @GT.Bugger
    @GT.Bugger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish i could do that level metal work, same with Fitzies, makes it looks so easy.

  • @Itsonlymeee1
    @Itsonlymeee1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, a lot of work on the hood. Great job mike 😊

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You are impressive with your metal work ,hands down,enjoy watching every minor step in your quest for producing such parts.I loved the old school way of you breaking down the tires,long time since I seen anyone do that.keep doing what your doing 😎😎😎👍👍👍

  • @mattstick1man563
    @mattstick1man563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job Mike !! I gotta tell you, we have a Blue and Gold Macaw and he was jammin' to that first bit of music in the video. Keep up the good work !!

  • @OkFixer
    @OkFixer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! That’s great!

  • @vintage76vipergreenBeetle
    @vintage76vipergreenBeetle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    👍 Great job.

  • @haskyb9184
    @haskyb9184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Master back at it again!!
    Always wanted to find a decent guide to repairing these bonnets as they’re always gone in the same place!
    Congrats on the 30k subs. Well deserved!
    Ben 🇬🇧

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish someone made them would be much easier. on these early hoods. plus you could take a later hood and turn it into an early. When they are missing.

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great deal Mike! What an ingenious way of breaking the bead on the tires!! 🤣
    For engine maybe do an old school Okrasa type engine?

  • @HubertusSchaper
    @HubertusSchaper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Mike, Great metalwork again looking forward to the next one with the 1955 Oval Window VW BUG.greetings and watch the Summer heat man, It`s the same for me too hot in my Tent to work.42 degrees under the roof, see you at the next vid Mike. Greetings, Hubertus.🇳🇴👍🏻🥵

  • @1of1RTR
    @1of1RTR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job 🤙 🇺🇸

  • @CTmoog
    @CTmoog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is going to be a sweet car Mike! Looking forward to this build!

  • @TheDasbull
    @TheDasbull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations on getting the '55! Been super busy with work travel, and now a little time to see your progress 👍. Great work as always!
    Thank You for the video!

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome job,👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 😀

    • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
      @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mikefngarage I can hardly wait to see the 1955 Oval Window all restored and with the semaphores.

  • @_aftattoo
    @_aftattoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man your videos are always so satisfying to watch!!

  • @mechanics4all405
    @mechanics4all405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is the most selfish comment ever made. I am so glad to see this video,where as usual you just cut stuff out get on with it and refurb perfectly. Thats why I absolutely love your work. Down side you know you can and will do it,but sometimes its nicer to do easier stuff. I think your content on your skilled work,is by far the best on utube and probably worldwide keep it up
    Nick Lomas London England EURO 2021 loosers

  • @tamboryby
    @tamboryby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WoW!!! Very good! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😃

  • @68hitnmiss76
    @68hitnmiss76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do you use rust inhibitor on the hood before you put the new piece in then put it all over the new also?

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yea for sure. then I will sand it back off then prime.

    • @68hitnmiss76
      @68hitnmiss76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mikefngarage I never used that stuff until this last patching job I’m doing. Can’t you prime over it?

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@68hitnmiss76 yea you can prime over it but I dont like to use it over paint then prime over that. best if you just use it on rusted areas. There is so much rust on there that I need to coat the whole thing then sand it off too many painted areas.

  • @CarsRestored
    @CarsRestored 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Me: No way he can restore this
    Mike Fn Garage: Hold my tools

  • @offgridislandfamily
    @offgridislandfamily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You don't need to hammer and chisel the hood moulding off. Just pinch the spring clips from the underside.

  • @SkaterStimm
    @SkaterStimm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very interesting technique, funny enough I was thinking of how fitzee does it too and thought your way was another totally acceptable way of doing it.

  • @SimpsonsClassics
    @SimpsonsClassics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel. Loving the work so far 👍

  • @augienajera642
    @augienajera642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hard A.. work there Sir!!!! But as always, it looks Bad A.. when finished.

  • @rupe53
    @rupe53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have broken tire beads like this before but it can be hard on the sidewalls of the vehicle you are driving if you miss your mark. You might use a wooden plank and drive straight up. I have also seen people use a LARGE C-clamp to break a bead.

  • @matthewfocke5360
    @matthewfocke5360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sir, You are a metal sculptor. If you have time, look up Kirigami paper sculpture. You'd be a natural at this.

  • @kevin-gq6nq
    @kevin-gq6nq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great music..liked very much..use it in next video too please.kevin

  • @uplanderuplander1000
    @uplanderuplander1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    there are good pieces in the scrap yards instead of this adjustment and fatigue

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no not for this year. early 55 and earlier are super rare and hard to find hoods. they share with the split window.

  • @johnflynn9463
    @johnflynn9463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    View #2,295 at 10:34 PM on 7/12/21 - NJ... Mike working in four dimensions on that hood. My brain hurts lol

  • @stpaulimdog
    @stpaulimdog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    30k subs! Holy hell! The safer way to bead a tire :)

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This entire vehicle looked like the corpse of a VW but you gave it new life

  • @nesisgarcia2290
    @nesisgarcia2290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Felicidades

  • @thankswillie
    @thankswillie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice,reminds me not to start a job like this...lol

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this one is easy compared to the others I have done. but yea it is a lot of work and you really need to want to see the cars saved.

  • @CTmoog
    @CTmoog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video is full a great content! Nice job Mike! I had to come back for more! =)

  • @Paulman50
    @Paulman50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice.

  • @cyn2854
    @cyn2854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice!

  • @FixinBugsNStuff
    @FixinBugsNStuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice. What gauge sheet metal did you use?

  • @samperras
    @samperras 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it

  • @richardm.gramling1772
    @richardm.gramling1772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How hard would it be to invest in a wireless mike? You do interesting things would like to hear more voice.

  • @mitchellferre1652
    @mitchellferre1652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mike what was the brand of ceramic buffing compound you did a video on a while back ? Cream x or ceram-x ?

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      CSI cream x is good also Menzerna Polish. 400 then use 4500 or 4000. to finish. I like CSI wool and foam pads. self centering.

    • @mitchellferre1652
      @mitchellferre1652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mikefngarage thanks ! 😊

  • @DanielRJan
    @DanielRJan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you took those sharp edges off the inside of the hood tetanus hazard!

  • @volkswatson
    @volkswatson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    holy crap.

  • @Mikefngarage
    @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PLEASE LIKE THE VIDEO.....trying to get to 1000 likes before youtube stops recommending it.

  • @mikehammer4546
    @mikehammer4546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mike, I know you must have mentioned it before but why have you gone with the Bauer line of tools, valve, performance, etc. ?

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      price of the batteries is much less than the Milwaukee I always need extra batteries. Performance is good for the price. Plus there are lots of tools that use the same batteries. I think the Bauer line is a great value. some tools last a few dont but overall I can have many more tools for the same money.

  • @johanlemmens528
    @johanlemmens528 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Respect

  • @hded06
    @hded06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gee Tfti Mike....

  • @rudygtrz
    @rudygtrz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much to buy a replacement part?

  • @michelmendoza1769
    @michelmendoza1769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike that’s not a restoration
    It’s reanimating you’re taking from the grave and giving it life again

  • @xicano001
    @xicano001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you're gonna cut and weld so much why not just cut and bend every side of the piece individually and weld it together at the end and save yourself time and hassle.

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      too time conusming to get that shape perfect all compound bends. nothing is straight.

  • @sebessegesadrenalin
    @sebessegesadrenalin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    metal work 3.6

  • @masterpiece8100
    @masterpiece8100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Du travail bien dégeulasse !

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for the nice comment.

  • @montanawildcat5198
    @montanawildcat5198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The content is probably great, but the terrible music just ruined it.

  • @Old-time-miner
    @Old-time-miner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Step 1. Buy new hood....

  • @jerryhundley4111
    @jerryhundley4111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was painful to watch

    • @Mikefngarage
      @Mikefngarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most people dont feel that way but to each their own.

  • @noelevans8239
    @noelevans8239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish he’d stop mumbling