The Supersleeper Project
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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Step by step process of my Subaru powered VW bug engine conversion and restoration.
I chose a 1973 Super Beetle for this project for a few reasons. First, the flat windshield standard Beetle is way more popular and has been restored, modified, slammed or patinaed probably thousands of times. It seems the Super is the car nobody wants. The '73 is the first bug to come with, IMO, the sexy curved front windshield. The '74s and later had (again, IMO) the less desirable bulbus 5 mph bumpers. The Super's wider trunk is a better fit for a wider radiator. The US Supers had built-in louvers for optional A/C which works very well to get air flow to the radiator. Strut front suspension just works better and gives a better ride quality. All my projects are 1974 or older to be smog exempt here in California. Finally, my older brother Jerry (RIP) had a '73 SB years ago and I thought it was probably the slowest car on the planet. So I rectified that problem. But what about the ridiculous elephant foot taillights? Well, I got used to them and hopefully, nobody will slam into the back of me because they couldn't see my brake lights.
- JR
If you want to see it scoot, check out this video! ua-cam.com/video/sDA8CxDoGQU/v-deo.html
Excellent work.
Have you heard of Bad Obsession Motorsport's Project Binky?
It's really worth a look.
This is a worthwhile investment..
How much would you sell this car for???
I wish out of high school, I had gone to auto mechanics school. A lot later & many VWs, I graduated from such school. Too late, knees busted from running & military. Wish I had your knowledge to build same sleeper Bug. I’d do it tomorrow!
This is engineering, modifying and fabricating to a new and higher level. A real pleasure seeing this car go from mild to wild!!!
I couldn't have said that any better! I was just thinking to post something very similar if not the same thing LOL. I wish everyone in this hobby or the fabrication hobby itself could see this video. Not for any negative purposes but strictly to set goals for the upcoming fabricators and so on...
Check out the Bad Obsession boys - if you don’t know who they are. The engineering there (putting a Celica GT-4 engine & trans into a classic Mini) is simple sublime.. Project “Binky”. You can thank me later. 😉
@@BubbaB43 had a local body man and Shop instructor at the high school, Mount a Chevy 283 into a MG Midget ended up beefing up the rear end and a different drive shaft after they Twisted it into a Twizzler.
@@BubbaB43 go for it man. we are learning from each other. post it and we will follow. love you and thank all guys for sharing for skills with us
Your skills and simple instructions are amazing. Hats off to you..
I am a retired Auto shop owner/Technician , and sir your Workmanship, Craftsmanship , and Design , are Most Impressive…
The shear amount of engineering is unbelievable.
IMPRESSIVE is an understatement. this is hands down the best home fabrication job I’ve ever seen in a long time. Such attention to detail 👍
THIS DUDE NEEDS WAY MORE SUBSCRIBERS.. THE FABRICATION WAS IMMACULATE AND ON ANOTHER LEVEL!
Stop yelling, jeez
I come from a background of vehicle research and development and I can say that your work is up there with the best of them! Well done!
Whoa, we didn’t ask you that.
Top-level engineering and fabrication work here folks. Wow, absolutely fantastic!
I am speechless - the sheer amount of design engineering and custom fabrication that went into this vehicle is beyond anything I have ever seen before. You workmanship to do this is nothing short of 100 points on the judging scale, now I hope that the satisfaction that you get from driving it lasts for years to come.
All that he said! You sir are a master fabricator! Beautiful!
Serious - I’m pretty much maxed out at changing wiper blades. Seeing someone with skill like this, I’m crazy envious!
I’m right behind you, the builder is awesome.
What are windshield wipers?
JD in Missouri
Make that Three of us..!!! Damn is that a lot of work and done so meticulously and with such precision.
I pull in to auto zone and they look it up to see which ones I need and go get for me. Even though there out on the rack so u can look it up and choose the one u want after I pay for them I ask if they would slap them on
I was stoked just to change the rear wiper on my Nissan Leaf.....
"Sleeper" is not the word I'd use. "Ghost Ride" would be what I'd use. Absolutely one of the finest pieces of workmanship I've ever seen.
You are a genius and an artist. I’ve dreamed about this for years, but don’t have the skills to execute this. Fantastic
Without a doubt one of the best builds I have ever seen. The level of craftsmanship and ingenuity is inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! What a work of art. The amount of craftsmanship in that car is phenomenal to say the least. The welds are just fantastic and just beautiful to look at in my opinion. The amount of engineering that has gone into the building of this car must be mind boggling. The car is a masterpiece to my old eyes. I wouldn’t even know where to start on a project like this. I can’t wait to hear it and see it run. 👍👍🇨🇦
Your talent is absolutely amazing! The engineering and subsequent fabrication is at another level.This is the most impressive build I've seen in forever. Great job!!!!
There's some mad skills for someone to have best bug yet..
The talent and imagination on this project is just amazing. A genius at work for sure.
Engineering as an artform - truly mind boggling ! Augezeichnet !
Finally after several days of this popping up on my recommendation list I opened to view and glad I did. You have done an awesome job especially with the sanding, priming,bondo, sanding bondo,Beer, bondo,!
I think it's getting pushed because I can't monetize it. Free money to YT.
My man, you are COLD. The level of detail, fabrication, craftmanship you have issues EXCELLENT. All that for a Volkswagen bug. How many people have you SURPRISED, with that thing. AWESOME JOB SIR!!!!
Ha! If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing.
Outstanding . Nice job. I put 2240 in my 65 bus with a pinion gear in the transmission from a super beetle which made the bus reduction much higher. It was a very fast van.
Was gonna post changing oil in my Subaru, you knocked the wrench out of my hand. Thanks
wow. this has some serious fab work and CLEAN. i would pay to see this blue little thing, blow the doors off many super car. fantastic work john.
Me too!
All it needs is a little plastic decal on the back window with the name "Herbie", and eyelashes over the headlights. LOL
Very impressive. I can say this is a whole another dimension in complexity and simplicity at the same time. You didn't cut any corners. Wow!
I’ve worked for years making low riders, lifted vehicles, drag cars, hot rods, tuner cars, pretty much any kind of modifications on vehicles even some motorcycles.
The work on this is amazing thank you for sharing it. I just don’t know what else to say because so much has already been said about it, it’s just awesome.
Incredible work. Not even a CNC can do welding any better than this. Thank you for taking the time to document this build. You and your team are true craftsmen!!
Wow...just wow!! What a fantastic and intricate project, a total blast to see all the work it took, and all the fabrication you took to perfection! The satisfaction when the paint is done is so nice, congrats on a unique build!
That is the most impressive craftsmanship and cleanest damn build of a sleeper beetle I think I've ever seen! Bravo.
Now that I've picked my ass up off the floor i can tell you that this is the most impressive piece of engineering and pure craftsmanship I have ever witnessed!!! You REALLY need to contact Jay Leno about this masterpiece he would eat it for breakfast. I guarantee he would put it on Jay Leno's garage!! RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey John: You are a stud dude!! I built a V-8 Vega YEARS ago and it looks like Sheyaat compared to all you've done.....wonderful-wonderful job my friend.....I enjoyed watching this!!
John - just found this video. Great work! What a terrific project AND result!
This is the best design, fabrication I've ever seen. Outstanding attention to detail.👍👍.
This is one of the best if not THE best volksmod I've seen- excellent job and beautiful craftsmanship on this project!
Check out the stealth Beetle from Germany, they sell the kit also. This will blow your mind more..
@@arthursmith5409 do you have a link?
I like how you just made all your stuff and didn't just go out and buy it. I know a lot of your stuff is one off but still. Impressive build ! Loved it !
I’am in shock because the precision of details of this perfection creation. You’re a tremendous architect of big leaguer car dreamer fantasy. Congratulations!😮
Over 25 years ago my cousin and I built a Subaru powered super beetle. It was a non-turbo with a racing spec VW transaxle. It was more of a baja inspired bug with offroad suspension and bfgoodrich tires. We painted it canary yellow with a black racing stripe. My current project with my son is 97 le Sabre we're making an electric muscle cruiser. It's still gonna be FWD but with an electric conversion kit
Holy $hit! Just the nicest fabrication I have ever seen on a Subaru swapped Bug. Great work. Loved the narration too, you obviously don't take yourself seriously and that is refreshing! Great job John Reynolds! My favorite part of your project is the pea shooter blow off valve pipes, nice touch.
Thank you. Yeah, I just said why not make them functional?
John you are an Artist. That is an amazing accomplishment.
I came here to see the build of this weapon after seeing Nicole drive it, and I have to say I am absolutely gobsmacked. I have been fabricating racecars for twenty years, and am astounded at the amount of engineeing that went in to making this work and look stock. Also, your fabrication skills and attention to detail and finish are NASA standard. Incredible build. And boy, does it haul ass. 😲
Good quality fabrication and plenty of design and forward planning .
Excellent work .
Alan 🇬🇧
WoW! You are a master builder, man! In 1987, my first car was a '72 Super, but I got rear ended by a drunk driver. Then I got a '64 bug. I still have it and it's my daily driver.
The amount of work you carried out to a brilliant standard is staggering .
Now paint the rear diagonals for the cage interior colour . Love it .
The roll cage does give it away a little for sure, but it was necessary. I could have contoured the rear diagonal stays but that gives up strength integrity ( they also tie into the frame horns). Of the three colors to paint the cage, blue, black or white, satin black seemed to make the bar disappear the most, which was the idea.
@@JohnReynolds661 Came here after seeing the Super Sleeper on Nicole Johnson's Detours channel and am blown away by the outstanding engineering! At 1m24s the statement about converting the transmission to a 2WD unit was masterful understatement. That could be it's own video! Nicole's interview brought out a few more details about the build including: fuel surge tank, rewelding stock wheels to accommodate the 275/50R15 rear tires, using an original intact dash, and the hidden gauges. Has the 14 degree running angle of the rear CVs caused any issues?
@@MarkWarren-com The cv joints do fine but the boots wear out faster
I love the attention to detail! My favorite is keeping the stock clutch pedal with the master.
Dude , there are so many folks who CLAIM to be MASTER FABRICATORS, you sir a a master OF THE UNIVERSE fabricator, holy shit man!
I am a 45 years welder fabricator and back yard mechanic i so love that video you do GREAT WORK and you should be proud of that build !!!
One of the best bug build ever. This is one talented man. Well shot as well. Love the narration.
Omg. This is one the most amazing builds I’ve seen - would rank amongst the greats like Bad Obsession Motorsports💪💪💪
You my friend, are one talented dude.
And crazy.
I can pump my own gas!
Severe UNDERSTATEMENT multi skilled and mad engineering talents.
WOW !!! What a piece of engineering !!!! NOW I know what I want to have built when I win a lottery !!!!
That is just amazing. The engineering, fabrications, welding works and workmanship are just top notch. Thank you so much for sharing.
This guy is just Jaw dropping Awesome! This work is pure perfection! The only thing I worry is seems a lil harsh of an angle to have the CV joints in under 500+ hp? Maybe not? But this car is better than any factory car you could buy! This thing will be around when we are all dead and gone! If they built cars this well Wow! I’m applauding this mans effort and sheer talent!
he's using 930cv's, they will be fine. When you need strength and angle, they are the only choice. I would like to eventually get some custom length 930's for my Subaru so i can go for more lift without spacing out the drivetrain any more.
Under load I’m sure the car will squat which will reduce the angle!
Beautifully done. You’re an awesome craftsman, there aren’t very many people gifted with your skills.
What a beautifully built project and the video editing is done very well too.
Throughly enjoyed watching you build your Volkswagen.
Thanks, Jack in Missouri
Fantastic work, and the car is stunning. Fast Beetles are a whole load of fun!
I have been doing this all my life and this may be the cleanest build I have ever seen on any kind of vehicle. AMAZING!
Thanks you.
The amount of engineering that went into this is staggering to say the least! Fantastic outcome!
Fabulous work to a massively better than factory standard, I am in awe of the skills you have used to build this. Personally I would have used the earlier ‘flat screen’ super beetle as a base-because I prefer them..... I built a sleeper back in 1970 but that was nothing like yours-just an old oval window beetle with a Porsche Super 90 engine and transmission-basically bolts straight in........
I don't get it how one ever can downvote this video...
I am absolutely flashed by this outstanding work you did there. Bravo!
It's probably the "purists" and / or the Subaru fans not happy with his use of equal length headers.
Blown away!! What a beautiful job!!
I dig what this guy done. He had a vision and had the talent to see it come to fruition. The tig welds were legit. The fabrication and engineering is off the charts. The attention for detail is unreal. Bravo! What a work of functioning art and engineering. I'm 50 and have been in and around custom cars, resto cars, bikes of all sorts. In 31yrs of being a autobody technician and collision painter, along with countless side custom work, this Beetle is superbly done. I've always worked with my hands. I've always had a good imagination. There were seldom issues that I couldn't figure out.........you spent 2yrs and most likely 100,000hrs on your creation. Well done. God bless.
Absolutely one of the cleanest, well thought out and well executed installations I have seen posted. I hope you made prints and templates and start marketing conversations.
Man the work involved on this project is amazing and the finish is sublime ❤️😍❤️
Speechless... quality work at the maximum level
Absolutely f'n incredible. Someone would pay a pretty dollar for this beauty.
And, that would be Me!!
I did a similar build with a 68 912 with a JDM spec C ej20 and a wrx trans and it was a blast. nothing to this level, OMG, just amazing craftsmanship, well done!!!
Congratulations for the quality and care of this beautiful achievement, which beautifully highlights your know-how and engineering.
Holy Frickin Wow!! Outstanding in every way...
Beautiful work, I bet it even has a similar sound out back.
What a stunning piece of custom automotive art. Well Done!!
Oh, my god! How amazing! 1977 I bought my first Beetle and it was from 1967 and later I restored a beetle from 1958 but this I would never be able to do that like this man! I am speechless. Many greetings from Austria 🇦🇹🏔⛷🍺🥨🛶🌻🐺 Europe!
Here from NathansGarage, incredible build man!!
Love that channel, but sometimes his demons take over and he quits the harder projects. Wish Nathan well though 😕
Great job.amazing fabrication skills.the car looks & stance is just awesome.
This is still the most iconic car in the world!
Where do i even start....
I am a fabricator and i can truly appreciate what has gone into this. So much satisfaction from watching this.
Mate, i've literally got no words... you have dead set nailed everything.
To say the absolute least, well done!
You have achieved with many can only imagine and dream about. Also, your workmanship is outstanding.
Who engineered all this shit? Dude must be a borderline genius
Just Borderline?
He is genius period
Pump the brakes, it's a well thought out, cleanly executed engine swap. You can insert the G word when he starts solving 5th and 6th order polynomials on bar napkins.
@Captain MufDyven Yawn.
John Reynolds was the FIRST winner of King of the Hammer Rock Crawling competition. Hes done quite a bit of automotive engineering.
never have i witnessed such a spectacle This is car pornography at its finest,SIR ,i salute you!
That would be Carnography, lol.....
@@timclaus8313 😂😂😂😂
@@africanadage852 Guess you could call is a Scoobywagen or a Suber Beetle, lol....
Talent galore!! Beautiful in every way. Simply wow!
You truly have created a work of art!🤯 The work,and attention to detail is impeccable, as are your remarkable fabrication skills. It was an amazing time watching everything that you did, to make this the masterpiece it is! Thank you for painstakingly documenting this build. It was inspiring!
That is a masterpiece, great job!!!
This is just beautifully executed. Kudos.
Better than factory made. Can't imagine dudes face when inspecting the car for technical before registering this thingy hahaha.
Probably no big deal to register its just a previously registered 70s era bug!
You, sir, are an artist, of the first rank, in automotive / kinetic / metalwork / technical sculpture. Kudos.
Meticulous work,, great video documentation. I, and I'm sure many other people, have always wanted a Beetle sleeper. Watching the video was a vicarious experience. I was in Uncle Sam's Canoe Club (Navy) back in the '60's on a submarine in Charleston, SC. A guy on the base had a VW sleeper. He front mounted a small block Chevy and had to move the driver's seat back over a foot.
That's a piece of art!
You went full tilt on this build. I have one question for you though: what happens when a Tesla powered VW beetle pulls up next to you at a stoplight?
The Tesla will win on takeoff but at 1/2mile the Tesla is done.
This should go to SEMA. PERIOD!
SEMA builds are below this guy's talent.
I‘ve never Seen Engineering at such a high level . Amazing and breathtaking 👍👍👍
One of the best detailed videos I've settin in awhile. The VW beetle is perfect from the stance to the factory looking appearance! The work that's been done was well thought out and patience is a must for a build like this. I knew it would be a great video when I seen the transmission being modified and cut. I would love to see more videos like this with a LS swap or a EcoBoost 3.5 liter. Keep up the good work!
DR. Frankenstein..."its alive!!"
JOHN R...."Hold my beer and my popcorn"
T R U L Y ...mind boggling amount of incredible detail and CRAFTSMANSHIP!!
YOU MUST...teach this as a credit course!!
and you are right...it was 40,000 rivets
"hello Mr Reynolds...Elon Musk here...I'm coming over to talk"
When you ask if you can swap an engine into a car this is exactly what people mean when they say “with enough time and money any engine can be swapped into any car”
Now let's see him shoehorn a pratt & Whitney F100-225 turbofan into a smartcar.
Hasn't anybody told you, "There's no way this can be done".
That is exactly why he did it! Tell me I can't do it and I will prove you wrong.
The fab work is just as impressive as the final product!
A rare individual! You have that talent of anything you touch with your hands turns out to be a Masterpiece! Truly exceptional engineering and fabrication skills !
Do you know what sucks about this video we didn't even get to hear the engine run or see the car drive that's what you did wrong with this video
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You the man
@@BC-tn5ss ua-cam.com/video/DXGKt8sK8CQ/v-deo.html
Most impressive share, good sir
Yeah, what the hell. Looks factory!
When Warhammer Kit Bashers discover they can scale up their projects.
I LOVE the clean layout and wonderful engineering. I confess this is far beyond my capability, but I admire you obsessive attention to detail and design!
WOW such craftsmanship on this build.
Dude...lol WOW!! I've owned several VW's and put a lot of work into them, but this thing is an absolute work of art...congrats sir!
I’d like to know more about the transmission mod
My neighbors would hate me. Burnouts every time I leave my garage.