Volkswagen Sitting For Over 30 Years Will It Run. Forgotten VW Super Bug.

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2021
  • This was my first project after breaking my back this spring. Apologize that its taken me a couple months to get it uploaded. It has been a crazy year. Thanks for watching everybody. JC.
    Special Thanks to Carl and Cheryl from Teton Van Works for helping me recover this old Super before the scrappers could get to it.
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  • @anthonylawlor9130
    @anthonylawlor9130 4 місяці тому +2

    Great year for the bug,
    we had two of them in 74.
    Very reliable, wish I could go back.

  • @roberthuffer6591
    @roberthuffer6591 2 роки тому +56

    These vintage VW’s will always find some way to surprise us. There is a old saying: “If the engine rotates freely, it will run.” 99% of the time, it is true.

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому +6

      Amazing how many fire up after sitting for so many years. JC.

    • @jayaprakash8459
      @jayaprakash8459 2 роки тому +1

      Where is this shoot pl which place n country

    • @roberthuffer6591
      @roberthuffer6591 2 роки тому +1

      @Jaya Prakash. Thornton, Idaho. U.S.A.

  • @iplaymytele
    @iplaymytele 2 роки тому +21

    I can’t believe how smooth that thing runs after sitting so long ….! quite amazing…!

  • @kcindc5539
    @kcindc5539 Рік тому +3

    I swear three bats flew on outta there when he fired it up

  • @normanrhone142
    @normanrhone142 2 роки тому +14

    Absolutely....amazing build quality, . Your determination really motivating.

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 2 роки тому +7

    Nice to hear that Volkswagen running again,

  • @glusniffermm698
    @glusniffermm698 9 місяців тому +1

    Fun watch! If you owned a bug back in the day you probably have a hundred stories about the good times you had with it!!!

  • @windowcreek1798
    @windowcreek1798 2 роки тому +4

    One word...MAGNIFICENT.

  • @neilmustow368
    @neilmustow368 2 роки тому +4

    Next door neighbour had a same colour Beetle 1303 was a '72 back in the early 80's here in the UK what's not to love about an old bug 👍hope this car gets a lovely restoration so glad you got it running👍👍👍

  • @Centermass762
    @Centermass762 2 роки тому +7

    I was just given a '74 VW that has been sitting since '95. The body is perfect, other than surface rust, and the engine is complete. I'm about to tear into it so this video will get me motivated!

    • @richardotero2376
      @richardotero2376 Місяць тому

      A free v w. A couple bucks. U got a friend. That's my dream. Super beetle.

  • @Thecorgially
    @Thecorgially 10 місяців тому +2

    Amazed how good that rear chrome bumper is.

  • @benkanobe7500
    @benkanobe7500 2 роки тому +9

    Even before it fired you could tell that the motor is in excellent shape. When it did start: Confirmed!

  • @desmagennis7830
    @desmagennis7830 10 місяців тому +1

    It was so good seeing this old car fire up and run ….I hope it gets restored back to the way it was in the 80s….❤

  • @lutzbrinkmann2717
    @lutzbrinkmann2717 2 роки тому +8

    Fantastic Bug, and that’s the sound i heard as young men everywhere 🤗 I’m from Germany and my second car 1982 was a Bug 1200ccm 34 HP 😃

  • @andrewball3947
    @andrewball3947 2 роки тому +5

    I came across your videos by chance
    I love the look of the old VW Kombi and beetles
    Especially how they sound

  • @bekbor
    @bekbor Рік тому +4

    God, the engine has got a very healthy sound! And no smoke as someone noticed already!

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne 2 роки тому +5

    Lots of bits hidden in the weeds! I could spend days unearthing rusty gold from the grass in a place like that.
    The encrusting of lichen along the trim and window-edges is pretty neat! Nice fix, runs good!

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      I did end up with a beetle roof rack, some wheel adapters and some pretty cool old mag wheels. Lots of stuff there for sure. JC.

  • @vwcoco
    @vwcoco 2 роки тому +6

    Nice save on the super beetle . Didnt take much to get it to run in which is ideal . Thanks for sharing !!

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      Not too bad at all. Thanks for watching. JC.

  • @GT.Bugger
    @GT.Bugger 2 роки тому +8

    Cool bug. Sounds like a good engine.

  • @robj2704
    @robj2704 2 роки тому +14

    The engine sounds really strong. Maybe a fuel pump and a carb cleaning and it'll be a real runner. The body definitely needs some rescuing.

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому +2

      My buddy changed out the distributor and a new carb and its running pretty good. Motor is actually going in a different car. Not sure what will become of this body. Its pretty rough. JC.

  • @cidercik
    @cidercik 2 роки тому +5

    That rear bumper is in very good condition by the looks of it. Nice save.

  • @junebullington4240
    @junebullington4240 15 днів тому

    Yes, very good times.To me those were the good o'l days.

  • @jamesthompson8008
    @jamesthompson8008 2 роки тому +5

    Great video, kinda like the old days, huh?
    Empathize on the back issues, hope you heal quick. Good save!

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      Thanks James. I'm getting a little better every day. JC.

  • @twitteriscrap7995
    @twitteriscrap7995 2 роки тому

    Not till I see stuff like this that I realise how much I miss those days when I had my bug.

  • @markusfort7903
    @markusfort7903 2 роки тому +3

    Good time of recreation and thanks for the new Video discover this old Beetle :-)

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      You bet. Thanks for watching. JC.

  • @richlijacanacua
    @richlijacanacua Рік тому

    I am looking forward to see this 1303S be restored. You’ve got a gem 💎 ! Congratulations! I love that car!

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 2 роки тому +1

    I love the VW design! I’m a big guy so I feel claustrophobic in the Beetle. I do like the van’s also the old Schiraco.👍

  • @deliveryguyrx
    @deliveryguyrx 2 роки тому

    Back in 1984 my girlfriend Dyanna owned a green VW similar to this one.
    Had to watch the first start vid for that reason alone. Good job!

  • @sulistiman
    @sulistiman 11 місяців тому

    It’s alive but needs more love 😅🎉

  • @twwtjohns
    @twwtjohns Рік тому

    I had a green 1973 Super Beetle that looked just like that in 1975 and 76. That one sounds good!

  • @jeremyshearer
    @jeremyshearer Місяць тому

    Rotor made in West Germany that’s stinking awesome! I’d keep it too

  • @jimtomassetti8928
    @jimtomassetti8928 2 роки тому +1

    No worries your doing a great job. Nice VW

  • @royworks28
    @royworks28 2 роки тому +1

    I’d love to eventually get a beetle in that shape, the first start videos are awesome

  • @enriquerios1708
    @enriquerios1708 2 роки тому

    Congratulations I have a vw sedan type 113, year 1991, yellow color, I love my car, greetings from Mexico

  • @ollie1464
    @ollie1464 2 роки тому

    Amazing! Power on Lil Bug!!

  • @danjarrett
    @danjarrett 2 роки тому

    Howdy JC. Good to see You back at the Garage. My Brother bought an old 73 Super Beetle a while back. Nice Job getting that old one Running again after 30 years.

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      Thanks Dan. That's cool your brother got a Beetle. Now you might need one. ;)

    • @danjarrett
      @danjarrett 2 роки тому

      @@Volkswear I'm really leaning towards a Vanagon myself. I see a lot of them around here but none for sale. I sure would like to have a nice one of those.

  • @josecamart5634
    @josecamart5634 10 місяців тому

    Fabuloso!!!!!!!!!
    Las defensas en excelentes condiciones sin óxido, las calaveras muy bien, no se tostaron por el sol, y la pintura súper, por eso los bochos son muy buenos, Made in Alemania 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Bronson1886
    @Bronson1886 2 роки тому

    Wow you don't see these old cars too much anymore in New York that is a great find I always wanted a Volkswagen like that. I have a 1998 Chevy Tahoe LT with 232,000 and its in very good shape only cleat coat failure on the hood and the top of my truck . I am thinking about selling it eventually but the four wheel drive stops me from selling it ,great winter truck.

  • @CanalSergioAlvarez
    @CanalSergioAlvarez 2 роки тому

    Volkswagen is the best! Greetings from Brazil!

  • @hectorveles8796
    @hectorveles8796 2 роки тому

    HERMOSO!!!! FELICIDADES. Saludos desde Guadalajara Jalisco.

  • @shawnmanck1327
    @shawnmanck1327 2 роки тому +1

    I had one just like that when i was in the military 20 years ago. Same color and interior color

  • @crosserefuscaoliveira2071
    @crosserefuscaoliveira2071 2 роки тому +4

    Estes motor VW são muito gostei do vídeo parabéns. saldação do BRASIL

  • @AnwarWildaniyafew-qn5le
    @AnwarWildaniyafew-qn5le 11 місяців тому

    We never get any cars or engines like VW VW never give up

  • @mauriciofernandes7246
    @mauriciofernandes7246 Рік тому

    Nice Man. The white body next the truck, looks like the one in Brazil.

  • @guns942
    @guns942 9 місяців тому

    Simplicity! Genius..

  • @LAURABOHDAN
    @LAURABOHDAN 6 місяців тому

    431 years later….
    the bumpers are still shinny.

  • @hutchcraftcp
    @hutchcraftcp 2 роки тому +1

    My family bought a new 74 Super Beetle in the same color. Forest green.

  • @ananthakshara507
    @ananthakshara507 2 роки тому

    Im very much crazy about VWs .
    I had Golf of 1983 model for 3yrs,. It was a great fun to run around in it.

  • @pj1043
    @pj1043 Рік тому

    My parents had a few VW beetles over the years,very reliable car. It sounds like a VW Beetle & goes like one the very best & very reliable car Germany ever made.👍

  • @junkyardhillbilly
    @junkyardhillbilly 2 роки тому +1

    Pretty cool find I like scrap metal cars but that one looks pretty decent

  • @Sawmill-big-factory
    @Sawmill-big-factory 2 роки тому

    Amazing restorasi

  • @dashulamite
    @dashulamite 2 роки тому +2

    Love the teal colour!

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому +1

      We have a 67 bug in that same color. I believe they call that color Java Green. JC.

    • @dashulamite
      @dashulamite 2 роки тому

      @@Volkswear I have a La Grand Bug in Viper Green. I'm so undecided about whether I'm going to maintain that original colour or go for something different when she's restored. Fortunately nothing is happening quickly over here.

  • @jordansmith4289
    @jordansmith4289 2 роки тому

    It's a runner! Good job😎

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      Yes indeed. Thanks for watching. JC.

  • @centralconsultingservicesq1242
    @centralconsultingservicesq1242 10 місяців тому

    Still a long way to go, but you got it running.

  • @jamesmaroon6161
    @jamesmaroon6161 2 роки тому +4

    Hey Sir. What about that Corvair, would you consider doing a first start on that one? Seems like it is in pretty good shape. I do like VW bugs they are a lot of fun to have and drive. Take care, great video.

  • @gabrieloliveirabastida2899
    @gabrieloliveirabastida2899 2 роки тому +6

    É por isso que sou muito fã desses carros , também tenho um é só alegria

    • @novavolks9652
      @novavolks9652 2 роки тому +1

      Llegan asta dónde es imposible imaginar

  • @rukshandezoysa6171
    @rukshandezoysa6171 Рік тому

    Nice colour.

  • @VWPrince53
    @VWPrince53 2 роки тому +2

    Engine sounds pretty decent! 👍

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому +1

      Not too bad considering how long its been sitting.

  • @t21229513
    @t21229513 10 місяців тому

    You know in 1974 there was a seatbelt interlock system so if you were in the drivers seat it wouldn’t start unless you wore the belt. My apologies if someone posted this already but I don’t read all the comments.
    I bet that car was in very good shape when it was parked.

  • @mrodriguez5259
    @mrodriguez5259 Рік тому

    Magnific job

  • @1960Griff
    @1960Griff 8 місяців тому

    Looks to be Superbeetle 1973ish. My first car was a 73 Superbeetle. I loved that car.

  • @rarerides
    @rarerides 2 роки тому +3

    sorry to hear about your back, hope you recover quickly.

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      Thank You. I am on the mend. Hopefully I'll keep getting better everyday. JC.

  • @robertsweet4112
    @robertsweet4112 2 роки тому

    Runs great!

  • @subarnaauto
    @subarnaauto 10 місяців тому

    Nice work

  • @nbvolks
    @nbvolks 2 роки тому

    That's a '74 California spec car. Engine is really complete too, which is nice.

  • @desertadam7279
    @desertadam7279 2 роки тому +1

    Sits 30 years, first start, full rev. GG.

  • @pauljames9393
    @pauljames9393 Рік тому

    Very good condition for 50years old. That wouldnt have survived in europe to now !

  • @firpociclo
    @firpociclo 2 роки тому

    VW con Suspención tipo Mc.Pherson más qué un beetle un Mercedes..le dieron vida a una leyenda..! Buen trabajo.

  • @Sosin24
    @Sosin24 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic original interior 😍

    • @Sosin24
      @Sosin24 10 місяців тому

      And of course fantastic original paint....very nice surviver ;-)

    • @Sosin24
      @Sosin24 10 місяців тому

      And to be honest with you, it runs sweet for a car unused for many decades...I bet it's a low milleage car

  • @Wiltshire-observer
    @Wiltshire-observer 2 роки тому +2

    Yup, I had one like that, metallic green, 1974. They were very reliable if kept well maintained. The points gap needed adjustment every 4000 miles or so, then they would always start, rain or shine. Whoever buys it off you needs to remove the engine though, clean out all the straw in the fan housing. Not good to rev it up too high until all that is done.

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      They are amazing little machines. JC.

    • @jaredalexander3403
      @jaredalexander3403 2 роки тому

      Just got a 71 an the old man I got it from was doing some work on it an I guess he left a blue shop rag on the fan housing... is my guess so the generator went out so I swaped a alt in it an in the fan was that blue rag I'm guessing it sucked it in from the top somewhere in to the fan hole in the back

  • @truthteller8459
    @truthteller8459 2 роки тому

    Old Bugs NEVER die, the new ones on the other hand well I can't comment those words on UA-cam or I'd be banned for life.

  • @shannenmackenzie
    @shannenmackenzie 2 роки тому

    Beautiful 🚗

  • @oldtimeravanture
    @oldtimeravanture 2 роки тому

    amazingly, I had similar experiences

  • @RomaRomari
    @RomaRomari 2 роки тому +1

    Супер. Фольксваген форэво! Класс!!!! Привет из России. Молодцы!

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching. JC.

  • @dancar02
    @dancar02 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video. I would like to get one in this condition to re store it.

  • @tylerboice6341
    @tylerboice6341 2 роки тому +1

    Unreal dude

  • @robj2704
    @robj2704 2 роки тому +1

    Sometimes, someone messing around with these VW engines, not understanding they have an electric fuel shutoff, will conclude the engine is just not going to start no matter what. You end up getting a good engine at a good price because they didn't know how to get it started.

  • @valquiriacarneiro693
    @valquiriacarneiro693 2 роки тому +1

    👏👏👏👏👏 show👍

  • @LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise
    @LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise 2 роки тому

    Very Healty engine. carb letting it down. :-) I loved seeing it wake up

  • @truth901
    @truth901 2 роки тому +1

    Super Beetles are great (along with pre 65s) but these really have the edge on practicality!

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      Why not 66-67 cars? Just curious. JC.

    • @connieheinlein5068
      @connieheinlein5068 Місяць тому

      I bought a new 1980 beetle $1839.00. Drove it 100,000 miles and sold it for $ 1000.00. Great little car.

  • @sanderson9515
    @sanderson9515 Рік тому +1

    'Java green' in color.

  • @bwuh
    @bwuh 2 роки тому

    Nice rescue!

    • @Volkswear
      @Volkswear  2 роки тому

      Thank You. It was a fun one to drag home. JC.

  • @sfgssa
    @sfgssa 2 роки тому +2

    First car I ever owned!! Had lots of fun with it in high school, great memories!!

  • @danielvaio2738
    @danielvaio2738 2 роки тому +1

    con esto queda demostrado que el VOLKSWAGEN es un auto maravilloso ! DAS AUTO 🇩🇪🇦🇷

  • @BigAirToy
    @BigAirToy 2 роки тому

    Could anyone explain or point me in the direction too what he used under the beetle that he attached to his starter? Thank you

  • @richlijacanacua
    @richlijacanacua Рік тому

    Wow 🤩 a 1303 SuperBeetle. The best looks and rides of all the Vintage Beetles models!
    You’ve got the gems!

  • @rexfreelom4300
    @rexfreelom4300 2 роки тому

    I heard someone that are in the channel forum said the super Bug is running with your experience and then the tools will stay and lock up the Volkswagen doors but No key is avail is it since you did hot wired the Volkswagen for a good reason. The worth of your work was it was a broken runner and then it became runner with a proof of recording of its sound loud enough to go to the licensed lawyer inside DMV everyday like mechanic ASE will appear at counter sales and financial manager combo in USA area.

  • @rexfreelom4300
    @rexfreelom4300 2 роки тому

    Hello Salvage yard worker from some state and farm. I see the licensed plate as a proof of who had operated the Green mean Volkswagen super Bug. It is tamed only if you add more parts that replaced the bad seal of oil. The bug is air cooled sedan 2 doors atop the trailer named 4 wheel Master and its park for a week until you have to pay for new tires because you are in their tire center property. The tire will proof that the inspector will sell you the fee for overall and while you do the overhaul the check-up as we inspect the shop or your bug. Reason we run the brand because we don't buy radiator fluid that has to have brand like Prestone or Peak. We use the brand like Car and ply V-belt to keep the clean bug but we need wireless vacuum cleaner so that the dealer would know that you volunteer and learn to help the dealership and the lot owner to attract more potential buyer. We still run the brand because it's smaller than brand named Prestone. If you go to Discount and make discount to slash the price off because they sell product without add in the retail pricey parts; on were made in American China International parts that would sell gasket set to overhaul your broken engine or is your engine is 1600 cc will run as operator expect to let it last up to 250,000 miles reading in Vollkswagen Bug's odometer. We will take camera picture of your licensed plate in your green Volkswagen super Bug so that the people is ready at same time to sell you the operationable and salvageable transportation called vehicle. You shall not go to the DMV because it needs to be inpect the more parts to help the super Bug green sedan 5 window and no vent wing window. The old no good licensed is inside the car and it must go to estate so the estate will overhaul all licensed plate and melt all licensed plates to be sold as scrap to the trust board and DMV. But we don't melt it - I sent it back to DMV licensed dealer and you will need licensed and add number and letter your the green Volkswagen because without the licensed plate then you are not allow to earn money or value or even spend on trading post area. Period. But you said the trailer have licensed plate but throw the trailer licensed plate away then right away get the car licensed plate to save your money. Sir? In case when you have trailer and the Bug then most likely to drive the trailer that can be power up by borrow someone else's steering wheel but the Insurance force the liability of the law that someone else is licensed to drive only one vehicle and not more - To save money and be the money Miser - the wiser.

  • @JoseRodriguez-bt2vc
    @JoseRodriguez-bt2vc 2 роки тому

    My teenage car, enjoy seen someone getting so excited about it 👍

  • @marz_mitzi
    @marz_mitzi 2 роки тому

    its beautiful to see this, shame i can't save one myself as i live in shitland aka iceland where most are extremely expensive even if unrestored, can't get a chance in this dump even.
    oh well!

  • @user-pn4lq1lo5y
    @user-pn4lq1lo5y 2 роки тому +2

    how can the bumper be in this state after 30 years?

  • @brandonslater2987
    @brandonslater2987 15 днів тому

    Are you just sqquirting fuel into the carb or the pipe?

  • @stuartcairney7055
    @stuartcairney7055 9 місяців тому

    How clean is that rear bumper

  • @A.R.77
    @A.R.77 Рік тому

    4:05 ~ Jee's, could at least wait to get it home to ones garage before humping the poor thing.

  • @mrchevy7892
    @mrchevy7892 2 роки тому

    Ct and mustie1 would love to see this..

  • @bryan17293
    @bryan17293 2 роки тому +1

    If that super beetle has ten layers of green paint on it, it might be mine. is it a fifteen hundred? Nice cars, loved mine and really miss it. Mine was a 1973.

    • @tapper701
      @tapper701 2 роки тому

      This VW Super Beetle is a 1974 model ...

  • @miguelcastaneda7236
    @miguelcastaneda7236 2 роки тому

    Looks pretty damm good wonder why I got ditched

  • @100BIPBIPBIP
    @100BIPBIPBIP 6 місяців тому

    25:59 a phone its a real phone! Thank God someone still has a real phone

  • @westminster860
    @westminster860 Рік тому

    Looks like my old 74 super. Even the same color. The only bad thing about it was that it was a semi-automatic and had the worst pickup. So bad that it was dangerous on the highway 😮

    • @ThePudgie123
      @ThePudgie123 4 місяці тому

      I had a '69 auto-stick.....shifted it through all 3 ALL the time.

  • @rodneysmith247
    @rodneysmith247 9 місяців тому

    Who gets the bill you or the other guy for my nice chrome bumper? 😮