VW Beetle Restoration - First Drive 1954 Oval Kafer

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  • @5150mxVW
    @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    1959 Vw Beetle restoration video playlist - th-cam.com/video/Hw_RM92BQrE/w-d-xo.html

  • @alanduncan9204
    @alanduncan9204 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    This is a man that must have 36 hours in a day while we mortals only have 18 waking hours.

  • @robertnauss4815
    @robertnauss4815 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    This guy is an artist.... beautiful work...

  • @janb.2025
    @janb.2025 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You invest so much time, money and all of your skills to restore our rolling heritage.
    And my neighbor in Sweden has a '56 oval window and a '60s T1 double cab transporter rotting away behind his house since over 30 years and will not sell it to anyone.
    Some people don't know what these cars mean to people like you and me.

  • @aidanpugsley6485
    @aidanpugsley6485 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    man that pan/engine is a thing of beauty

  • @glentucker4250
    @glentucker4250 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you very much J!! The ride in the 54, a tour of Larry’s awesome collection and a very cool story about Larry’s Grandfather and him being able to one of his old trucks. I laughed out loud when he took that shot that his 15 wasn’t found with a stream running through it 🤣 Thanks again J!

  • @superbear617
    @superbear617 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    It is always a pleasure to visit with Larry in his shop. Thank you!

  • @followyourbliss973
    @followyourbliss973 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wow! Thanks for the ride in the beautiful old '54. That's the condition I prefer! 'To the minimum then drive it!'

  • @stevevisek7422
    @stevevisek7422 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Larry is an excellent craftsman, a true artist! Seeing guys with this much talent is both humbling and inspiring.

  • @tolbaszy8067
    @tolbaszy8067 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very impressive skills! I see there is a dress code and haircut requirement to perform in Larry's shop. The only place this vehicle will be happy is Volkswagen's corporate HQ! Thanks for another great video!

  • @RickRose
    @RickRose หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What a great mentor! Glad you guys found each other.

  • @timwilliams2302
    @timwilliams2302 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Visit to Larry's is such a treat. Driving the '54 Oval must have been great. The amount of knowledge Larry's has must be amazing. Great show as always, thank you

  • @RustyRogers
    @RustyRogers หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    To be a fly on Larry's wall...
    ...you may never learn it all!

  • @philcappellini2820
    @philcappellini2820 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I found this to be a very depressing video. It reminds me of how much sanding I have ahead of me on my own project 😥. l always enjoy your video's with Larry. Thanks for another great video!!!!

  • @mikedelaney5564
    @mikedelaney5564 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was just thinking was about time for an update on Larry's beetle. Thanks for sharing. Always learn something from Larry's experiences.

  • @frankhall4
    @frankhall4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you very much Jay.I really enjoyed Larry's stories and the history. What great find to be able to get his grandfather's truck. I am so old that I remember seeing those white trucks on the road as daily drivers. The VW you drove is actually a year older than me lol....Really enjoyed this video.

  • @alrad5686
    @alrad5686 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I grew up in the auto body shop, and helped my Dad restore national award winners. So I am well versed on what he is saying. I remember sanding the skin off my fingertips as a kid. Fun days!

  • @vintage76vipergreenBeetle
    @vintage76vipergreenBeetle หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Nice to see Larry, back on the channel.

  • @timmatheny-lo9ze
    @timmatheny-lo9ze หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can you imagine owning a car that he restored. Great stuff! Thank you Gentleman.

  • @williamlovely450
    @williamlovely450 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    the body man knows his stuff

  • @SladesVWBeetle
    @SladesVWBeetle หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good video seeing Larry’s toys!
    Wow you had a smile driving that oval!

  • @michaelschneider-
    @michaelschneider- หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This lifelong V'dub owner thanks you for showcasing the work involved. There is plenty to do.

  • @RusThompson
    @RusThompson หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the old one you drove, such a beauty! I've driven so many old ones, had to drive fast in hope to make it up the hills at Fort Devens area off route 2. I was in the Army 76-82 and also worked all over. Larry does impeccable work.

  • @skyking95
    @skyking95 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Larry is simply amazing!! Great to see how the Kafer is coming along!!!

  • @MarkHenion-pd9qs
    @MarkHenion-pd9qs หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video! I have to double clutch my 29' Ford, twice the fun to drive! Larry did a fabulous job on the black convertible!! Well done, one piece at a time, on the road to perfection!! Thanks for sharing behind the scenes restoration!!

  • @fredmoss9451
    @fredmoss9451 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So jelly of you getting to drive the 54. Wished I had kept at least one of my VW”s from my college days in the 70”s. Thanks for the flashback. ☮

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dear 5150mxVW Jay.
    👍👌👏 Almost unbelievably meticulous work. Extremely fascinating guy with extremely fascinating vehicles and stories! I'm always ashamed to see what disciplined humans are able to do. Unfortunately I'm more the procrastination type. In fact I may be even the king of procrastination, sigh. 🙈😳
    Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
    Best regards luck and especially health to both of you.

  • @flypawels
    @flypawels หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Larry's restored toys are better than brand new.

  • @josephperry6822
    @josephperry6822 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every time I see his workmanship
    I'm in awe. It was definitely cool to see his collection. Thanks for that! Great video once again. It was good to see a video of you having more fun than work.

  • @BrownCow35
    @BrownCow35 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, thanks. That Thermos collection is amazing ! I've got a collection of one Thermos 😀

  • @yardarm5
    @yardarm5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    . really enjoyed the thermos bonus story , my mind was wandering into his granddad keeping 1 per delivery 😂❤

  • @mustie1
    @mustie1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    larry is very talented,

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    His attention to detail is amazing.
    That oval is sweet. At least you drive better than you sand 😂

  • @uhn100
    @uhn100 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cool Jason you got to block sand and drive the 1954 oval cudos to Larry what a great guy best regards Andy Allen.

  • @AlanG58
    @AlanG58 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow, Larry is the man! He's done some beautiful work on that 59, the body looks like new. I had a 54 just like that, Strato Silver with red interior, it's a kind of odd combo but cool. I've had 3 Strato Silver cars, it's such a great color, I think one of VW's nicest. I liked it so much I tracked down an NOS quart of Strato Silver L227 paint, still have it! I actually recently found a 56, it needs everything, but after cleaning up the crud, guess what color it is? Yup, Strato Silver. Again. That 54 sure sounds fantastic, Larry is my hero.

  • @andrewkiwi1
    @andrewkiwi1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hes a clever guy with a lot of patience which is required for doing quality restoration work. ie the mirror finish on the convertable. Awesome video.

  • @67VWForever
    @67VWForever หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    More with Larry and 5150 videos please 🙏 love his work. Thanks.

  • @lucianosilveira3945
    @lucianosilveira3945 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Belo trabalho de restauro , e as garrafas são lindas , coleção maravilhosa desse profissional e apaixonado pelos antgos .forte abraço

  • @60EFFIE
    @60EFFIE หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dang, that guy has a great model collection! Oh, bug’s cool too!

  • @colinnixon4570
    @colinnixon4570 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great show my guy, definitely cant wait to see this one done! I really liked the Monte SS in there two. I would come hang with y'all anytime.

  • @Bagooda
    @Bagooda หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome seeing this. Love the whole collection. RX7, F and G bodies too. Thank you!

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice to see Larry back on the channel

  • @buellrod
    @buellrod หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This man is absolutely amazing and the master of his craft very impressive

  • @richvw1974
    @richvw1974 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video . larry is a god is all i can say.

  • @canuck-ht3do
    @canuck-ht3do หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Further to double-clutching, the red marks on the speedometer are where you can shift without using the clutch! Worked great on my white '56 and red '57!! Great show, loved the engine sound.

  • @mrbrisket6794
    @mrbrisket6794 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice to see the progress ….. and this is why bodywork is sooo expensive.

  • @billlester3088
    @billlester3088 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your friend Larry is not only good, but also an ARTIST~

  • @MajorDan1138
    @MajorDan1138 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always like the visits with Larry, and this was a great video.

  • @Lucas_Tulic
    @Lucas_Tulic หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A couple of burns there from Larry, about the buses in the stream and your block sanding skills.😂

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just finished watching Mustie1’s Sunday video and saw your video show up and had to watch.
    Beautiful body work,very informative!!Thank you

  • @jeffbannon1345
    @jeffbannon1345 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was awesome!! Hopefully this inspires you Jason to get one of your cars done! Get on it! 😂

  • @michaelschneider-
    @michaelschneider- หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This lifelong V'Dub owner thanks you.

  • @vwcadwagon
    @vwcadwagon หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love that '54 Oval. Makes me miss my '56.

  • @kenmello7252
    @kenmello7252 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great episode your content has been knocking it out of the park lately. Really enjoy watching you.

  • @funnytimeshorts4406
    @funnytimeshorts4406 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Larry, your a king papi. Fabulous

  • @terrencebuller7676
    @terrencebuller7676 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great visit with Larry, thanks for sharing. Take care 👍

  • @poppopkustomkars1234
    @poppopkustomkars1234 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Larry is a super professional.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍👍

  • @BrendanONeil-b2x
    @BrendanONeil-b2x หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this tour/visit video. Amazing! Wow Larry!

  • @pstreetgarage7304
    @pstreetgarage7304 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love a good "Larry Approved" video !

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      👍👍

  • @BrokenWrenches
    @BrokenWrenches หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what a cool guy and some serious skills to boot. I would love to have that oval window daily driver.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Larry is very humble , if you met him at a show you might not know he even worked on cars much less did concours restoration’s

  • @davidlongo7293
    @davidlongo7293 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love watching Larry.

  • @garypannone7755
    @garypannone7755 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    👍 Cool I have been waiting for another Larry video👍.

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice to see Out of the Swamp!!!; )

  • @stephenricketts7764
    @stephenricketts7764 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I saw this thumb nail yesterday but I didn't realise it was 5150mxVW, that is what happens when you get old! I always love your lessons with Larry he is a great guy and very knowledgeable. The block sanding can be labour intensive but it is so worth it to see the results at the end. It was strange when Larry mentioned the 'Knee bone...' song I was thinking about that in your last video on the single cab when you said everything is connected. It is hard to know when to stop with something like that and Larry is a perfectionist so I understand the dilemma you both have when doing that sort of restoration Jason. Thanks for the interesting video Jason, great stuff. 👍👍

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Stephen . Knowing Larry my guess is he might not be able to just get this back on the road and do the minimum. We shall see :))

  • @tomdale1313
    @tomdale1313 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Larry has the stuff, you do well being next to him, thxs for sharing...

  • @mid-niteryders5523
    @mid-niteryders5523 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My kind modeling 😉 great job 👍

  • @jwarehouse1
    @jwarehouse1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful work.....Nice collections

  • @gr00vechamp
    @gr00vechamp หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    By 1955, VW had made 1 million Beetles. And it's still hard to find a good one from that era. Man, I wish!

  • @mikesallewsky4185
    @mikesallewsky4185 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yay! Great to see an update with Larry. Thanks J.

  • @michaelliles2157
    @michaelliles2157 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are a lucky man J

  • @uhn100
    @uhn100 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Jason another year almost gane so Wishing you Jen and Josh A Very Happy Christmas and Happy New Year our best regards Andy & Sue Allen.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you , you and Sue as well

  • @martyworley5427
    @martyworley5427 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Nice update on the restoration.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Marty

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Larry might be interested to know about our Macomb, Illinois Thermos factory since he has so many bottles. A few of them are more than likely from here.

  • @monicafaloona1293
    @monicafaloona1293 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant video!

  • @welshy8216
    @welshy8216 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Larrys garage is the most awesome place ever 😁

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The heated floors 🤯

  • @rixkafer56
    @rixkafer56 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome visit thanks for sharing
    I just bought a 59 rag.. ok condition.. im gonna slowly work on the body work.. original capri blue...

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome and outstanding

  • @sashas8168
    @sashas8168 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for showing us Larry's toys.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      He has a few , he’s had that sweet Monte for many years 👍

  • @Rottingboards
    @Rottingboards หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the drive...

  • @rogeryoder3680
    @rogeryoder3680 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Larry is a treasure

  • @jamesgrill6016
    @jamesgrill6016 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing. Larry is truly inspiring.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @PanAmRacer
    @PanAmRacer หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was fun! Thanks!

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for dropping in

  • @davidanderson5509
    @davidanderson5509 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fabulous work

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Larry thanks you 👍

  • @Bill-lg6hs
    @Bill-lg6hs หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video!

  • @joefin5900
    @joefin5900 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    All of you VW gearheads, get your kids and grandkids involved and teach them how easy it is to turn these machines into something they can be proud of. Once they get the hang of it, show them how to put a Porsche motor in a bug. Same four bolts, wiring, fuel line, and throttle cable. Nothing like seeing your progeny develope self confidence.

  • @johnsadventures6783
    @johnsadventures6783 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We have some of our semi trailers with Wheels of Time on them.

  • @haroldvechina8300
    @haroldvechina8300 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello from Wisconsin! 👍🏻

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello Harold , thank you for dropping in

  • @TimothyHigdonHiggs
    @TimothyHigdonHiggs หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoy Larry!

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      My Mom said she only watches the Larry videos ! 🤣

  • @IEchuckie
    @IEchuckie หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're pretty good with the squirt bottle 😅

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      After watching that segment during the edit I said “ I’ve found my calling , “ water boy “ 🤣👍

  • @marcbeebe
    @marcbeebe หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That looks like a Borgward Isabella's cigar lighter on the dash of that '54.

  • @uhn100
    @uhn100 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hey Jason just wanted to wish you Jen and Josh a vcery Happy Thanksgiving be safe my friend till the next video best wishes Andy Allen,

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      good morning Allen, thank you, you as well my friend

  • @ddk56vw
    @ddk56vw หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing this. I am just about to this stage of sanding on my daughters 63. I am wondering what he uses for seam sealer? I see that the inside of the car has all the seams sealed up

  • @michaelhunt2369
    @michaelhunt2369 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    must have been great to be in the company of a master

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always is :))

  • @SammyFIN
    @SammyFIN หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video! Great collection! Greetings from Finland! So the new panels were from Virtanen in Finland?

  • @donelliott-v8d
    @donelliott-v8d 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow Larry is great, wish I could weld you guys make it look so easy! Trying to find someone to do my body work ‘60 Beetle.

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes he is and I’m with you on the welding , you can do it ….just takes the correct settings, clean metal and a good clean ground . Practice :))

  • @kaptainkirk719
    @kaptainkirk719 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow what a great set up he has. When you were going down the driveway there were some vws what's the story with those ?

  • @rodrigogdn3826
    @rodrigogdn3826 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cool!

    • @5150mxVW
      @5150mxVW  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We thank you

  • @johnsadventures6783
    @johnsadventures6783 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Newer semi trucks, we just float the gears. Only clutch to start off. If it was a diesel in the bug, you could float the gears.

  • @jimstewart6145
    @jimstewart6145 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    nice job.

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A good friend to know.