Today I remove the body from the chassis & install a new steering box and some other parts. XR4: bit.ly/3w4w6nn Code:' XR430' to get $30 off + free shipping!
You know CT, I see comments complaining that you never finish one thing before you start another, but I personally like the constant variety. It's similar to how I approach my own projects; when I get bored with one I set it aside and work on another.
CT, like many, I struggle with the bouncing back and forth from one UNCOMPLETED project to another. Here’s hoping you’ll finish the bug without interruption. I’m enjoying your work on it, and I want to see the finished project. Take care.
Glad to see the type I again. Those rear brake hoses that go from the frame to rear brake calipers are hitting those mufflers. I did the same conversion on my 67 and I went with a hard line from the frame that went to a small 4” hose on the back of the caliper.
First time for me and evidently don’t know the history on this build. When You get everything back together and begin front alignment, I can help with that. Very simple DIY procedure , just have to fabricate a simple toe tool to make it easy, and if you make it like mine, it will work on pretty much any vehicle. No need for 4 wheel alignment on these beetles as Your not going to be adjusting anything on the rear.
Cool deal! I believe you are missing two large rubber snubbers on each side of the front beam between the trailing arms. Not sure you’ll be able to put the body back on with the carburetors installed. Tip: use some lip balm on your cardboard manifold gaskets to prevent leaks. Also; put some wheel bearing grease on each of the carburetor linkage pivots; it’ll operate a whole lot smoother and last longer. Finally; get yourself some 11 mm space saver nuts for the carb manifolds.
Several things: - At 15:00 in, allow me to encourage you to start using an appropriate anti-seize on all your threads or tightly mating parts like splines - especially so since you live in humid Florida. Trust me when I say that you'll thank yourself some day... and so might someone else who comes along after you! - At 16:15 in, remember that not all tires are going to be perfectly concentric on the tread pattern. While you can use a tape measure to get the alignment close, it probably won't be dead on so keep that in mind. The last thing you want to do is prematurely chew up tires - especially so in the era of Bidenomics! - At 36:15 in, the M/C... why didn't you deal with it when it was new to prevent rust? I would suggest a thorough clean followed by self-etching primer and paint at the very least although nickel & cadmium plating would be best before paint. That part would be perfect for a home plating setup in the garage or shop - the plating would stave off rust formation indefinitely if you did it right. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum
Love the bug but being a chevy guy starting to dream about getting a classic Corvair or at least an engine to start with. It's like a bug engine on Steroids🤣. Some folks even use them in aircraft being aircooled and opposing clyinders.
I was curious why you have disks brakes on the rear but drums in the front? usually its the other way around. on the carbs I found using those 11mm brass nuts a much easier way to secure the carbs and as an added benifit they dont conduct heat the same as steel and wont back off like steel nuts sometimes do. Great job , love how you walk everyone though your logic when dont something new
Hi CT cat that thing on the road🇺🇸,wood like that verry much my friend🙏🏻,Im almost done with my project,😓will be eight years of work June 2024😉.we started all´most on the same time you with Rusty 🐣I with my T3 SC.greetings Hubertus.🇳🇴🇳🇱🙏🏻☮🍀🇺🇸
CT I have been watching since the first episodes. With rusty when you did a first start. I have watched every video of vw stuff some s Of the Karman ghia is hard to find. How many KG's 4? Two were 1967 & a 1972 I think plus the 5 ? VW-Porsche 914's. I know you live down in Flordia. If you could please keep a eye out for a vw411& or vw412. Try finding a Fastback & Sqaureback they arw really great fun fast (for vw) the Automatic are kinda puke. The Automatic Stickshift found in Beetles & Karman Ghia are fun. Hope to meet you in person some day.
Und schon wieder ein Anderes unfertiges Projekt! Wieso schraubt man eigentlich eine rostige Karosserie auf ein Chassie, wenn die restlichen Arbeiten daran noch gar nicht erledigt sind? Und dann dieser montierte rostige Handbremshebel. Hier geht alles drunter und drüber ohne ein vernünftiges Konzept!
Guys, The Beetle is back! Let me know what you think & Check out FlexiSpot here:😎😎😎
XR4: bit.ly/3w4w6nn
Code:' XR430' to get $30 off + free shipping!
You know CT, I see comments complaining that you never finish one thing before you start another, but I personally like the constant variety. It's similar to how I approach my own projects; when I get bored with one I set it aside and work on another.
He gets me invested into a project and then I never see it again.
Thanks Papi! 😎😎😎
So glad to see the bug back!!!
CT, like many, I struggle with the bouncing back and forth from one UNCOMPLETED project to another. Here’s hoping you’ll finish the bug without interruption. I’m enjoying your work on it, and I want to see the finished project. Take care.
he bought another rust bucket 3 days ago….
yea this is good. need to get that sucker running for the next set of winter events.
That's the plan Mike! Thanks buddy! =)
Glad to see the type I again. Those rear brake hoses that go from the frame to rear brake calipers are hitting those mufflers. I did the same conversion on my 67 and I went with a hard line from the frame that went to a small 4” hose on the back of the caliper.
Finally some more beetle content, that pick up truck is for the birds man 😂
yes its been too long! 😄
Happy to see you on the bug again 👍 made my Monday 😎😀
Happy to see my car again!
Thanks man! More to come! =)
It's great to see you back on the bug!
Thanks buddy!
That upside down brake pedal cover is messing with my head…..😂
The cover is fine. The car is upside-down.
@@michaelhill2844 oh no…..that means the clutch cover is upside down now…… 🤣
Omg finally he's gonna keep going with the beetle I've been waiting forever
The bug still looks sweet
Thank you for deciding to finish Beetle.
Thanks for sticking around! =)
I am so glad you are working on the bug again!
You've put the brake rubber up side down 😉
dang...good eye! I'll go fix it now! 🤣
CT waiting for your videos from very long please keep it going every week
Thanks buddy! I will! =)
First time for me and evidently don’t know the history on this build. When You get everything back together and begin front alignment, I can help with that. Very simple DIY procedure , just have to fabricate a simple toe tool to make it easy, and if you make it like mine, it will work on pretty much any vehicle. No need for 4 wheel alignment on these beetles as Your not going to be adjusting anything on the rear.
Brake pedal rubber cover is upside down. Also, tap on the carb...probably a stuck float valve.
Cool deal! I believe you are missing two large rubber snubbers on each side of the front beam between the trailing arms.
Not sure you’ll be able to put the body back on with the carburetors installed. Tip: use some lip balm on your cardboard manifold gaskets to prevent leaks. Also; put some wheel bearing grease on each of the carburetor linkage pivots; it’ll operate a whole lot smoother and last longer. Finally; get yourself some 11 mm space saver nuts for the carb manifolds.
the beetle! finally!
The video I have been waiting for! I can't wait to see this one finished.
Whewww. This is becoming alot of work for us grey haired guys. Lol. Keep up tbe great work CT. Respect from Texas.
I really like seeing all the different things you work on! 🖤
I love seeing this and can't wait for it to Run are you going to paint it ?
Good to see you back CT 👍✨
Thanks Atom!
Did you run out of things to blast with the laser? 😂😂😂😂
hahah! No way! =) That thing is sick!
All the work has been done😊
Several things:
- At 15:00 in, allow me to encourage you to start using an appropriate anti-seize on all your threads or tightly mating parts like splines - especially so since you live in humid Florida. Trust me when I say that you'll thank yourself some day... and so might someone else who comes along after you!
- At 16:15 in, remember that not all tires are going to be perfectly concentric on the tread pattern. While you can use a tape measure to get the alignment close, it probably won't be dead on so keep that in mind. The last thing you want to do is prematurely chew up tires - especially so in the era of Bidenomics!
- At 36:15 in, the M/C... why didn't you deal with it when it was new to prevent rust? I would suggest a thorough clean followed by self-etching primer and paint at the very least although nickel & cadmium plating would be best before paint. That part would be perfect for a home plating setup in the garage or shop - the plating would stave off rust formation indefinitely if you did it right. Best wishes!
- Max Giganteum
Ct baby,long time no see,glad to see you back on track....get those buggies fix and get them running 😮. Again.god bless.
Hi CT nice you seeing working back on patina build 👍
Thanks Andy!
Wow, so close to get the engine started .Can't wait for the next video to see the test drive. 👍
Thanks buddy! Yes, If all goes well we should be taking it for a drive soon! =)
My friend, your auxiliary pump cannot lift the fuel from the canister. You need to fill the pump with fuel and everything will be ok...
Yaaaaay!!! Watching now!! VW fun!!
Looking great !!! But the brake pedal pad is upside down
Bro, give it a paint job, already!😂👏👏👏
We have been waiting for you to build this car for a long time
Thanks for sticking around! I appreciate it! =)
I just love the VW emblem on your toolbox really cool. now go find a VW Rabbit and fix it
If it's not to expensive I would have all the tin powder coated. It's more durable and not prone to chipping and scratches.
Good idea! That would be nice!
Restorasyonu niye yarım bıraktığını çok merak ediyordum tekrar başladığını görünce sevindim bu arada HT aynı restorasyonu tamamladı !
Wow, welcome back
remember your spring fell out
hello love the bird sounds , its nice , //in the back round .
Love the bug but being a chevy guy starting to dream about getting a classic Corvair or at least an engine to start with. It's like a bug engine on Steroids🤣. Some folks even use them in aircraft being aircooled and opposing clyinders.
Hey Tim! Yes, the Corvair is a really cool car! You should get one.
someday the whole car but probably start with an engine. can find them around here that are sitting around. watching the rest of your video right now
I was curious why you have disks brakes on the rear but drums in the front? usually its the other way around. on the carbs I found using those 11mm brass nuts a much easier way to secure the carbs and as an added benifit they dont conduct heat the same as steel and wont back off like steel nuts sometimes do. Great job , love how you walk everyone though your logic when dont something new
CT was hoping to see that laser machine on the rusted shell see how it looks.
not sure if we are going to the laser on this one! =)
Hey CT! You have got the brake rubber boot backwards!!
The rubber boot on the brake pedal is upside down.
my Rabbit pickup needs Engine seals and a clutch it has a little over 200,000 miles on it
You need to remove the rust from this car.
Finally!
Do you need a engine to chassis ground wire too? Noticed you only had the battery grounded to the chassis.
Yes, the transmission has a ground cable to the chassis. I think the starter is bad. I will find out tomorrow.
Hi Ct
Are you going to use the laser to remove the rust, And then put primer on. And then paint. the beetle?
YESSSSS!
Great CT!👍 Thank you for sharing 🤗❤️💯
Thank you! =)
@@CTmoog welcome 🤗
you can have my ole crappy chair I love that one
Hope to see "Shultz" running soon mate! Any thoughts on smearing him with some patina juice?
Thank you so much
The brake pedal cover is upside down.
Thanks man!
whats on the inside of that steering box
Think it’s great I am going to turn a vw beetle into Herbie this summer
Hi CT cat that thing on the road🇺🇸,wood like that verry much my friend🙏🏻,Im almost done with my project,😓will be eight years of work June 2024😉.we started all´most on the same time you with Rusty 🐣I with my T3 SC.greetings Hubertus.🇳🇴🇳🇱🙏🏻☮🍀🇺🇸
Thanks Hubertus! We've been at it for a few years now! =) 👍
Nice job Nice VW good show 😃👏👏👏👍👍👍👍😍
Thanks! 👍
It costs a lot of money to repair, how much does it cost to buy one unit?
You're going to have to fix the brake pedal pad it seems to be upside down.
CT I have been watching since the first episodes. With rusty when you did a first start. I have watched every video of vw stuff some s
Of the Karman ghia is hard to find. How many KG's 4? Two were 1967 & a 1972 I think plus the 5 ? VW-Porsche 914's. I know you live down in Flordia. If you could please keep a eye out for a vw411& or vw412. Try finding a Fastback & Sqaureback they arw really great fun fast (for vw) the Automatic are kinda puke. The Automatic Stickshift found in Beetles & Karman Ghia are fun. Hope to meet you in person some day.
I hope you never paint this car. This patina look is soo nice in this Bug!!
No paint for this one. The patina stays! =) We will use some clear wipe to make it pop.
Who said she wasn’t finished 😊
Let's do it! 😎😎😎
Seems to you have done this a time or two
Show 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷
your battery cables arent making a good connection maybe
the bug needs an eye really freakie
Hey….that thing is looking “tight”….now you are going to get flak about not finishing the red pick up…?
Jets are def clogged.
Break pedal gum pad upside down.
yeah!! Funny!!!!!!!!
old bumbee transformer
ahhh silly me your going to just push the body out sideways that body is way too heavy,
🚗👏👍💪🤩
Thanks buddy! =)
HERBIE
Und schon wieder ein Anderes unfertiges Projekt! Wieso schraubt man eigentlich eine rostige Karosserie auf ein Chassie, wenn die restlichen Arbeiten daran noch gar nicht erledigt sind? Und dann dieser montierte rostige Handbremshebel.
Hier geht alles drunter und drüber ohne ein vernünftiges Konzept!
little bitt your video,s are boring when are you finish te cars before you start a new one
Oooops!!!! E a Kombi???? 😂