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Ty Louis, next episode will be the bottom of the tunnel.

Ha! You seen how bad mine was. I really was soooo thankful you guys sent me that one. I’m happy to be hitting hard now. I really want to drive it to Slades. 🤞🤓

@ I have faith that you will get it done by then. I can’t wait to see the car in person. Also see you and buster again. 😁

@@KevinElliott1989It’ll be great to see you guys also. You can take our bug for a test drive. You played a part in it coming back. 👍🤓

Hello Kevin, it’s coming out great. I love the feeling of getting closer with every project. Hay, at the end did you see white letters falling behind the two videos. The videos are blocking them. The say ty Kevin and April, I screwed up in placing them to close to the ending!

@ I seen it. I actually took a screenshot to show April. I always enjoy helping my VW family out. Keep up the good work with your project!!

I’m not a hundred percent sure where you mean. I have so much rust in that area. I still have a little work on each side little spots on the bottom. Left and right side. Also when I flip it over I’m taking off what’s left of the tunnel cover and repairing went thing I find in there. Being I’m that fat into it I’m going to change my fuel line and add a return line Incase down the line I change to fuel injection. 76 Viper green Romeo suggested that. Good suggestion.

I think I know where you mean and I don’t believe it’s a problem unless water or rodents can get in.

Hello TrixedOut, ha! You think that’s ugly wait till I flip it the tunnel bottom is shot also. Lol!

Ty TrixedOut, I’m very happy with the progress. Ty

Yes Philp, I couldn’t be happier. Within the next two videos I’m going to reveal a ton of new stuff I got for the chassis. Can’t wait to start putting it together.

Thanks Romeo, it’s coming out really nice. A few little things to go then I’ll be flipping to get at the bottom.

Hi Dave that did take some thinking as you say take lots of measurements and then hopefully you can't go wrong 😂😊 looking good

@@busterstravels1534 When you start working on the bottom of the tunnel. I would recommend replacing the metal fuel line and maybe adding another fuel line as a return fuel line for fuel injection setup for down the road.

Great idea, thanks buddy.

@@keithnutley4244I’m really happy with the results. Looks great. 👍

Hal that’s what I said too Chris!

Ben I use 18 gauge sheet metal. You knows if German metal is better. Like you said metal is metal. I’m sure some metal is better than others but I believe guys that are rebuilding 100% German stuff. Same with American cars . Some modify and others like pure. Also I find it cheaper to buy a 4x8 sheet 18gauge at a metal store. Big box stores charge to much. I have recycled metal from shelves, metal cabinets. 👍🤓

My dad always said if there’s a will there’s a way. 👍🤓

Thanks again Philp, I will remember. I want to put a tow bar permanently on the front and it needs to bolt to the cripple zone panel. 👍🤓

My car has been painted a couple times. Not sure of the actual code. The other one 1973 my sons was orange, my 72 and my 1971 bus were all orange. My sons will be gulf blue, mine will be gm butternut yellow and my bus will be olive green and tan.

Ha! I kinda think this chassis was pulled out of a lake somewhere. I’m enjoying the challenge. Have a great new year. 👍🤓

Thanks Bud, yep I have a plan. I believe it will be a 3 parter.

Little bit at a time. 👍🤓

Thanks Cowboy, I love doing these projects. I’m self taught. Not a pro but I have a lot of experience. Thanks for sending him my way. I did a 69 standard beetle for a friend a few weeks ago. I did a video. That should be similar to your 61. Ok but thanks for your support. Wishing you a great New Year’s. 👍🤓

Hay bud,it is pretty big. The hard part for me is getting started. Believe it or not I enjoy figuring these things out. In my working life I worked for Thompson consumer electronics. When something went down. I had to figure things out and get things moving again. Of course I worked with other guys and we would brainstorm and learn from each other. Even though this is a first time job for me, I’ll confident it will all fall together in the end. I consider you as my technical advisor. You have been a very big help to me in one way or another.

@busterstravels1534 I'm sure you will do a great job installing the frame head. I'll do my best to be your technical advisor. As always, I'm glad to help you out.

Thanks Ben, I agree the video did seem kinda short. I’ll work on that. I believe the next video will be cleaning all of the welds and mounting the Napoleons hat.

I never check though the horn bolts, ha! I like to go right to the root of the problem. Lol

Keith, thanks for your support. Really going to feel great after this series is complete. I think after 3 or 4 parts. I really enjoy the metal work. Ty

Thanks Bud, this is a first for me, but as usual I’ll get er done. I enjoy the challenge with these projects. Have a great night. 👍🤓

Hello Keith, thanks it’s nice to move ahead. Yes, these types of repairs come with a little anxiety. This frame is rough, stay tuned much more rust repair to go! Ty buddy.

Hello Peggy, when I bought the 72 sb I wanted to see if I could get it running. First thing I did was take the driver side plugs out. It was tight but just like any other bug, no problem taking them out. When I went to the passenger side the plugs were almost impossible to take out because the engine was setting lower and the shelf next to the engine was partially blocking the plug holes. I hope that answers your question. As far as the flapper discs, I use what I can get deals on. I’ve ordered different ones line. Harbor freight. About 3 weeks ago harbor had a clearance different grits were 4.99 each, reduced to 1.99 each. There was 33 of them and I bought them all. Surprisingly they are longer lasting than what I was using. Thank you for your questions and support. I appreciate the comments. Have a great new year!

Ha! I agree! The tunnel bottom cover and frame head are shot also. I enjoy bringing things back but I came close to scraping this one. ( everything is fixable) well almost. 👍🤓

They looked like dirt burritos. Previous owners must of lived on a dirt road. Both ends of this chassis are very rough. 👍

Oh yeah, when I do the bottoms I have a reinforcement plan just incase I adapt it to take a Chevy LS. Lol!

Yep, thanks buddy. I still have to repair bottoms. Lots of measurements and leveling. Ha! You think they were rough wait till you see the rest. lol!

Thanks Ben, yes it was a scary situation. I’m blessed to have recovered 100%. I love what I do and meeting fine people like myself. We forget safety at times but it is really important. Ty buddy stay safe.

Hello Buddy, I’m working on a video now. Can’t wait to get it posted. It’s been awhile with the holiday stuff. People are wondering if I’m ok. Yes I am and working towards my goals. I miss all you guys. 👍🤓

I thought about putting a led in it that would go on with the lights. That may happen in the final product. Skulls are cool. Thanks for watching. 💀

Yes I still have it. Don’t remember how good but I believe it’s ok I’ll check tomorrow. Where are you located?

@@busterstravels1534 Okay thank you sir. I sent you an email with my location.

Thanks Philip, as always great to hear from you. Ty

Thanks for the comment. Yes, it’s a great spot. Also there’s plenty of room for your trailer to maneuver around, getting in and it’s a big lot. Have a great New Year.

Luckily I had one that would work from my working days. 👍

Thank you very much for your comment. Wishing you the best new year. 👍🤓

TrixedOut just had hers done dustless. It was $500. Check out her channel, she’s building a 72sb, and learning as she goes. Very inspiring. Prices have gone through the roof. Powder coating also. I’m on a budget. I rather spend on parts. Oh I just realized you meant the body, TrixedOut did her chassis.

You also Zimms, hope you have a great year!

Ty hopefully we’ll meet a a show this year. Good luck with your project also. 👍🤓

Back at you my friend! I hope you hit all your goals this year. The bus is really shaping up!

I feel the same buddy, after years of no beetles your videos and community relit the flame. I’m having a ball. Ty

Hay buddy on the 12th save me a parking spot! 👍🤓

@busterstravels1534 will do 🤝👍

Also to you and yours Jesse!

Corey wishing you the best my friend!

Romeo we’s have to put wings on that Viper Gwen beetle. Love to see you there. 🤞🤓

@@busterstravels1534 If I could attend the show. I would.

I know bud!

Hello Ben, ty for watching and commenting. I’m not sure what I’m going to replace the foam with. I’d prefer to do nothing but we’ll see if it’s A problem then I figure something out. I know what you mean when ever you have cut into the body it’s scary. You just have t think it out very well and take your time. If you make a mistake you have to realize everything is fixable. Panel bond is good stuff. If you weld just remember to skip around and don’t get it to hot. Use water or air to cool down your spot weld. Have a great New Year’s and enjoy your project.

@@busterstravels1534 Hi. Thank you for your replay. The area in the engine bay where the foam blocks the air from entering, I wonder if you could just weld a patch there instead of foam or pillows. I just have cheapo HF welder and I don't like the way it welds, not very clean that is. What welder do you have? I was thinking of getting a better one that uses gas. I really don't know what to get or where you can by gas either. I've only used the HF a few times. Thought maybe the 3M bond might be another option as well.

To block the air I think we can find some material that is moisture resistant that would work. I have an Eastwood automotive 135 mig welder. I have it for many years and love it. Plus the company has excellent customer service. I use 75/25 gas. It welds cleaner.

I bought the roof out of a totaled bug.it was scary putting it in , I was afraid of messing up. Measuring multiple times and it wasn’t to bad. I agree totally, someone should sell an original unit it would sell. Thanks for watching, nice chatting. Have a great New Year!

@@busterstravels1534 the canvas sunroofs look nice, but I'd install a hand crank original style aftermarket kit any day! Hope your Christmas and holiday season has treated you well and wishing you best for the New Year! Thanks for the awesome videos and effort you put into your work for us all to see!

Hello again basal, I like the canvas roofs also (rag tops). After I completed my 72 and paint my sons 73, I have a bus to start a 1971. I plan on putting a rag top on that. Ty for the nice comments and support for the channel. I hope to evolve and do better as time goes by. Ty

This is a very difficult area to get at. Hand held sandblasting works but is messy. You can spray paint remover in there. Harbor freight sells a very thin brass brush that fits in the thin grill openings. It’s like a buck and a half. Works well. I use it in one of my last videos about priming the body. Another way is paint remover and a presser washer. Good luck and Happy New Year !

@davidjwesson I saw a video hack where you take a cable and crimp a 6-8" metal sheath on it (copper tube works well) with about an inch of cable sticking out. Flare that cable ends sticking out, and put the other end in the chuck on a drill, and now you have an extended length wire brush drill attachment. I bet something like that would work really good for getting inside those vents and cleaning up the insides.

I’m pretty sure I won’t have a problem but I do have the 73, plus UA-cam. Romeo have a great New Year’s! Ttyl buddy.

@@busterstravels1534 Happy New year's to you too. If you need diagrams, let me know.

Ty TrixedOut, I too am enjoying getting away from the welding on the body. Change of pace is nice. I have a lot of repairs to do on the chassis. It will be nice to complete the chassis. Have a great New Year. 👍🤓