Rescuing a 1963 beetle that’s been Parked for 20 Years!

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  • Опубліковано 26 січ 2025

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  • @Happyhoot04
    @Happyhoot04 3 роки тому

    Wow that is stunning!!! That is the exact model as herbie!! Even the off white color is the exact color as herbie!!!

  • @straightaxledubs
    @straightaxledubs 3 роки тому +8

    VW Life, What a great way to wind down my 16th birthday. Great job Matt Jackson!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks axel happy birthday!

  • @jamesschramm4739
    @jamesschramm4739 3 роки тому +3

    There's nothing better then the smell of an old Volkswagen.........................

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      it's so good!

    • @vayabroder729
      @vayabroder729 3 роки тому

      It’s that coconut fiber they used inside the seats.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому +1

      @@vayabroder729 yes called "horse hair" commonly

  • @anthonylawlor9130
    @anthonylawlor9130 Рік тому

    My first bug was a 1961, I was 16 years old.
    Miss that old girl, tons of memories.

  • @christianwernher9559
    @christianwernher9559 3 роки тому +7

    Locked away for 20 years! So happy she sees light again.

  • @Happyhoot04
    @Happyhoot04 3 роки тому

    Beautiful bus y’all have too ✌️

  • @sorenutube
    @sorenutube 2 роки тому

    Had one just like it. Same year, same colour. 1974 it took me and my girlfriend from Copenhagen to Paris and back, without a single issue. March speed apx. 65 m/h:)

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  2 роки тому

      Very cool thanks for sharing!

  • @briellecarroll4711
    @briellecarroll4711 2 роки тому

    This is my dream car 😍

  • @terryfleming7084
    @terryfleming7084 3 роки тому

    Nice save. You should have gotten those bikes for pit bike. 😁

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      he wouldn't sell them :(

  • @VochoTalacha
    @VochoTalacha 3 роки тому +8

    That bug is gorgeous!!! wow!!

  • @johnflynn9463
    @johnflynn9463 3 роки тому

    View #2,279 at 9:02PM on 5/27/21 - NJ.... Nice work boy's

  • @brianchisnell1548
    @brianchisnell1548 3 роки тому

    America's 2nd car. One in every driveway in the '60s. That's a fine one!

  • @darrencoyle3290
    @darrencoyle3290 3 роки тому

    You Guys are living the dream rescuing a VW one at a time.. then another and again..nice looking car..does it have a name yet???

  • @gcahal1
    @gcahal1 3 роки тому

    Totally agree about the smell.

  • @lunabouch
    @lunabouch 3 роки тому

    That’s a gem!

  • @davidryan573
    @davidryan573 3 роки тому

    Cool ‘63, it’s going to be a neat driving Bug, Oh I forgot the winch battery, Yeah Jake wasn’t with You (LOL).

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      yeah , we need a bigger winch actually

  • @ethan4772
    @ethan4772 3 роки тому

    a 63 beetle is literally my dream car. their so sick. turning 16 soon and looking for one to buy 🤞🤞🤞

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      it's a great year!

  • @snupi_nut
    @snupi_nut 3 роки тому

    Just bought a 1955 that sat in a field since 97.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      Post a picture of it on our Facebook page! facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

  • @TheParvTubeShow
    @TheParvTubeShow 3 роки тому +1

    Another VW Rescue, baby!!!
    Now that is what I'm talking about, because Thursday is my favorite day to watch this!
    Parv

  • @argotamauricio
    @argotamauricio 3 роки тому +3

    I'm feeling strange things right now.. a mix between love and love..

  • @gavanwhatever8196
    @gavanwhatever8196 2 роки тому

    I'm not surprised you sealed the deal! The condition of that car is amazing!

  • @gustavopadilla9176
    @gustavopadilla9176 3 роки тому

    Nice vw rescued, I like that green bike

  • @glennclark4212
    @glennclark4212 3 роки тому

    Another 1 saved 👏🏻 Bootiful 😀👍🏻

  • @paulgordon9648
    @paulgordon9648 3 роки тому

    1st VW I ever had back in 1972 . That's a dandy .

  • @kevinpick194
    @kevinpick194 3 роки тому

    I would so love that Bug - as I was born in 1963. Great rescue, and nice to see one that it nice and dry.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      Thanks great year!

  • @VWJawbreaker
    @VWJawbreaker 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, you’re gonna put 2 entire weekends into this one? I think it deserves every minute of it!

  • @Hello_bus
    @Hello_bus 3 роки тому +1

    My first beetle was a 1962/63 in the same color. It was back in 1976 and I was just 14 years old. Its looks like a solid car, a garage find!😂👍🏻😍

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing

  • @Misunderstoodboygenius
    @Misunderstoodboygenius 3 роки тому

    I think we need videos on Thursdays and Mondays. I need more!

  • @1l.lyss.l1
    @1l.lyss.l1 3 роки тому +2

    I love the beetle! It's so cute! TBH it reminds me of herbie! I'm so glad y'all got the poor thing out of there!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      yep! Herbie was made with a 63, so yeah you're spot on.

    • @davisions5413
      @davisions5413 3 роки тому

      Herbie was a 1963 bug , beautiful bloody cars

  • @doginu
    @doginu 3 роки тому

    Sway bars make great tow mounts..

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      We'll try that next time 😉👍

  • @BillRussellVoiceActor
    @BillRussellVoiceActor Рік тому

    Great drone work!! Wow!! I also love the detail in filming by having lights inside the bus and the bug while towing..I just subscribed. I miss being a part of the community. I was in my 40s when I purchased my first VW, a 71 microbus from Illinois, named her Hildegarde. Drove it for 2 years and then couldn't afford to rebuild the engine. My first VW was a 76 Super Beetle convertible in high school. early 80's. The driver's side floorboard was rusted out but didn't care. Loved it.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому +1

      awesome Welcome aboard Bill!

  • @davyboscart1089
    @davyboscart1089 3 роки тому

    Just love it!! 63'😍 i want one!! 😅

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      it's a great year!

  • @toddvanwinkle7777
    @toddvanwinkle7777 3 роки тому

    She is GORGEOUS!!!!!! Ohhhhhh man!!! LOVE IT!! I love 40 HP too😅😅

  • @eugenebaroni1298
    @eugenebaroni1298 3 роки тому

    Wow that's a awesome 63. Can't wait to see it drive-in down the road. Way to go guys...

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      Thanks us for too!

  • @jrweis5174
    @jrweis5174 3 роки тому +2

    Another great video from VW Life. What a fantastic group of guys who love their hobby. I love your videos because they always leave me with a smile on my face and motivation to get going on my own stuff.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! thanks JR

  • @luischavez5572
    @luischavez5572 3 роки тому

    WOW WHAT A NICE FIND !!!!!! That car looks awesome as is !!! Turn key beauty!!!! Can’t wait to come out for the harvest !!!! Wait !! We can have the show at your house !!! You guys have a whole corral of VW’s to see !!!!!!

  • @jmdoutdoors5729
    @jmdoutdoors5729 3 роки тому

    Great buy guys.

  • @LiltruckerDarkspear
    @LiltruckerDarkspear 3 роки тому

    Another great find to add to the big list.

  • @dougcurtis578
    @dougcurtis578 3 роки тому

    Bravo, buys! Bravo!

  • @brianbayer9746
    @brianbayer9746 3 роки тому +1

    Ohh man if that was a sunroof car I would love it, seriously, that's a nice one, should be restored.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      That would be cool!

  • @Splashdown99
    @Splashdown99 3 роки тому

    I’m finally catching back up after being gone for a while. I’m excited to see the rest of the series! This year is near and dear to my heart.

  • @jasonswearingen4675
    @jasonswearingen4675 3 роки тому

    WOW! Awesome!! Congratulations!!

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 3 роки тому

    Great rescue, what a great beetle😀🇳🇴

  • @gorillasnacks3393
    @gorillasnacks3393 3 роки тому

    Dang, great little beetle!!!

  • @crackpotts5347
    @crackpotts5347 3 роки тому

    Totally a nice catch! Well done! What's the plan, it's a seller then? #VWLife !!!

  • @glotube1028
    @glotube1028 3 роки тому

    You all are gettin fancy with your lighting, nice touch, great car. I just got a Ghia thats been sitting for 20years in a nice dry garage, minimal rust, so much fun!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      Right on! post a picture of it on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

  • @antoniorivera6187
    @antoniorivera6187 3 роки тому

    Wow nice video guys everytime I watch your videos you guys are rescuing another beautiful bug I like the VW bug 😁a lot keep up the good work finding the bugs and keep bringing them back to life 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 love your videos god bless and stay safe

  • @keithbronson9777
    @keithbronson9777 3 роки тому

    Looks like it has a 2014 Texas inspection sticker.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому +1

      yes that was when it was moved to this storage unit, before that it was in another storage unit.

  • @FD-E-St-Fire
    @FD-E-St-Fire 3 роки тому

    Had a 63' 45yrs ago it was a great car till my dad took it to work because it was the last car in the driveway ( of the 3-4 bugs we had at the time) and it totaled by someone that pulled out into its path @ 45mph(VW brakes). That was a good car

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      Ah sorry to hear that

  • @Tojazzer
    @Tojazzer 3 роки тому

    Beautiful, guys. nice save. I hope you don't pimp it up but keep it like it was meant to be.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      It will remain very much what it looks like now

  • @kathyoneill3980
    @kathyoneill3980 3 роки тому

    🤗🤗 ohh my first car was a 63 bug turquoise ohh 💖love it 🇦🇺🙃

  • @frielocity6286
    @frielocity6286 3 роки тому

    They are small,..you can collect them all! I remember lowering my first beetle at 16 years old,..pulling the front leaves...not such a good idear! Thanks for posting, keeps the VW fever going.

  • @ahmadalanazy5551
    @ahmadalanazy5551 3 роки тому

    Thank u, great find , enjoy it.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @mayinnlin1879
    @mayinnlin1879 3 роки тому

    Thank you so very much for sharing guy’s. Awesome VW. Love it. 👍😍

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @airheadvw4479
    @airheadvw4479 3 роки тому

    Man that's a nice car

  • @jeffdurst7949
    @jeffdurst7949 3 роки тому

    Nice find! I'll be interested when you get ready to sell it!!!

  • @tecate9408
    @tecate9408 Рік тому

    Just Amazing find!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      it is a cool ride indeed

  • @nonelost1
    @nonelost1 3 роки тому

    1:30...Actually, 40hp motors are not invincible if you neglect adjusting the valves every 6k miles, like I did on my first '62 sunroof bug. But that was back when I was young and didn't know better.
    1:53...Turquoise (Ger. Türkis) was THEE most popular color for bugs (on US export versions at least) from the 1961 to 1963 model years.

  • @gk77stuff51
    @gk77stuff51 3 роки тому

    What a great find.
    Cool car and great vid as always.

  • @valspannbauer3334
    @valspannbauer3334 3 роки тому

    LOVE the bug, & your UA-cam channel!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

  • @IrishRooster86
    @IrishRooster86 3 роки тому

    Good find great buy!! Still waiting on a lead to call my name. Keep it up lads.

  • @TheJorgSacul
    @TheJorgSacul 3 роки тому

    That's a great year! It's always a good day when another VW is saved!

  • @csiguy6
    @csiguy6 3 роки тому

    Looking forward to seeing this back on the road. Someday I hope to find a VW like this! I have been looking, lol! 😆

  • @pattysmith4991
    @pattysmith4991 3 роки тому +3

    I thought you all were trying to sell vehicles??? 🥰 too funny.
    I love the bug and love the Schwinn bikes also
    (I wish I could play the Sanford and Son theme song right now)

  • @marcelogroxko8721
    @marcelogroxko8721 3 роки тому

    Wonderful car! I want a bug like this one here in Brazil!

  • @charlieburrows0827
    @charlieburrows0827 Рік тому

    I have always wanted to a beetle 😊

  • @Beetle1964
    @Beetle1964 3 роки тому

    Great find again!! 😃🤙🏻

  • @mcbeardface
    @mcbeardface 3 роки тому

    I loved your pronunciation of turquoise (turkus) I had to rewind the video

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      that's what it's called :) www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=231146

  • @newalex1970
    @newalex1970 3 роки тому

    Great 63 ! Great find !! What you guys think it will sell for when you get it ready for the road ???? Can you keep me in mind interested . Keep up the great video on UA-cam!!! Big fan

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 3 роки тому

    Good that it was in storage; they could’ve at least put an indoor cover on.
    Spot on on the lower hp engines. They are slow but they’ll last forever. By the looks of the fan housing it might’ve had a minor engine fire.

  • @phillipkeeling7327
    @phillipkeeling7327 3 роки тому

    Just subscribed to your channel so I can watch y’all get this little sweetie tuned up n running. Great find. I had a 68. Loved the thing but guy before me did bad engine overhaul and I was always wrenching on the damn thing.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      awesome yeah should be a fun project!

  • @badabing68
    @badabing68 3 роки тому +3

    If you know VWs... You know that smell..ahhh

  • @robertparks7657
    @robertparks7657 2 роки тому

    Has it been sold yet ? Thanks

  • @billforrest8564
    @billforrest8564 3 роки тому

    Is the 63 for sale? Hit me up. Love that year.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      It will be. We are going to to put some work into it but we could sell it now if the price is right. Email us at Vwlifevw@gmail.com

  • @johnm.withersiv4352
    @johnm.withersiv4352 3 роки тому

    I haven't seen a late 70s end of the run Beetle mentioned in quite a while. It seems like everybody has '60s bugs. Where did the mid '70s bugs go? Sound off if you have a '78 convertible or a '77 full Beetle. Surely some have survived.

  • @PApauloantonio
    @PApauloantonio 3 роки тому +1

    Great video men! You guys made a very good work today. I'm thinking to buy a VW Beetle for 4700 dollars and sell it for 19000 dollars, rsrsr!

  • @ronkemp9528
    @ronkemp9528 3 роки тому

    Great find. Are you sure it just the spring plats getting it that low. Mite try it on my 62

  • @ivorwm2291
    @ivorwm2291 3 роки тому

    Way cool! Was this in Irving? The storage facility looks awfully familiar

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      no sir in our area

    • @ivorwm2291
      @ivorwm2291 3 роки тому

      @@VWLifeVW I need to get out more

  • @thegreatvwgimmickrally2552
    @thegreatvwgimmickrally2552 3 роки тому

    I’d like to ask a few questions on the June bug rally. I’m doing a rally here as a memorial to my Dad. Would love any pointers.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      What do you have want to know?

    • @thegreatvwgimmickrally2552
      @thegreatvwgimmickrally2552 3 роки тому

      @@VWLifeVW I was wondering how you built your score sheets and did your scoring ? I’ve watched the June bug videos and it gave me great ideas. The sheets you used and how you get the top 3 would really help!!!

    • @thegreatvwgimmickrally2552
      @thegreatvwgimmickrally2552 3 роки тому

      …and thank you so much for the quick reply

  • @allanwhorrall5142
    @allanwhorrall5142 3 роки тому

    When will you get the 1963 VW Beetle safe for the road and what is the selling price ?

  • @williamwurthmann1573
    @williamwurthmann1573 3 роки тому

    I need, I want.

  • @idkutet
    @idkutet 3 роки тому

    They say cargo shorts are out of style 🤭 .... they must not own a VW 🤣. Keep putting them back on the road !!

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      We don't follow fashion trends 😁😜

  • @63VWBug
    @63VWBug 2 роки тому

    Love it

  • @jeffgoswick7660
    @jeffgoswick7660 3 роки тому

    What's the info on that winch ????

  • @ramonhernandez4778
    @ramonhernandez4778 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @oldtanker4860
    @oldtanker4860 3 роки тому

    Looks like no real rust on it.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому +1

      not really, a little under the brake master

  • @walterbutscher8438
    @walterbutscher8438 3 роки тому

    Nice find. I'd love to know what you paid and what it will re sell for. I'm already over my plan on an 88 cabriolet but I'm not complaining

  • @zmonster721
    @zmonster721 3 роки тому

    When will it be for sale? I could use a ‘63 bug to match my ‘63 bus

  • @ianhardin1148
    @ianhardin1148 2 роки тому

    I'm only a D-wight, trailer, and 30 years of wrenching & VW knowledge away from being just like you! :)

  • @charleslawrence7194
    @charleslawrence7194 3 роки тому

    Really neat find. Trailering can be a wild experience. You guys must have done this prior to the monsoon season. And how far did you have to go? I need a roof replacement. Any suggestions?

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      you need a roof replaced on what?

    • @charleslawrence7194
      @charleslawrence7194 3 роки тому

      My communication skills are bad. I have a 69 bay window that suffered damage due to a fallen tree.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      @@charleslawrence7194 i know they sell Split window roofs now, but not sure if bay's are different. you might want to find one in a junk yard, or fix what you have classicsteelbody.com/collections/bus-roof-sheet-metal/products/roof-panel-1955-67-t1-solid

  • @jensers11
    @jensers11 3 роки тому

    Why do all Volkswagens smell the same? Have we pinned it down to one thing? Vinyl? Horsehair? What is it?

  • @noahdonahue6627
    @noahdonahue6627 3 роки тому

    its TURKISE!!! hahahahahaaaa!! it's just such a beautiful car! know any bugs for sale? if so can I get a website or something?

  • @dalewyatt1321
    @dalewyatt1321 3 роки тому

    Best you ring Tom Cotter and tell him to add another one to the list.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      yeah, need to keep him updated :)

  • @johnm.withersiv4352
    @johnm.withersiv4352 3 роки тому

    The one time you don't carry 4 spare rollers you wind up pushing on flat tires.

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      yeah the brakes were the main issue, all seized up.

  • @davisions5413
    @davisions5413 3 роки тому

    You got a rare car , 1963 beetle , I know Herbie was 1963 beetle , renew the whole car

  • @mikehammer4546
    @mikehammer4546 3 роки тому

    What happened to the bikes 🤔

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  3 роки тому

      owner kept them :( we wanted them too

  • @nosajselrauq9438
    @nosajselrauq9438 2 роки тому

    I found a 66 that's been parked in a garage for 4 years, can I just get a battery and run it out do I need to change oil, gas and plugs first?

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  2 роки тому +1

      Check the oil, and electrical are all good and if you can turn it by hand. I say put a battery and a little gas down the carb and see if it fires up. -Martin

    • @nosajselrauq9438
      @nosajselrauq9438 2 роки тому

      @@VWLifeVW will do this weekend

  • @charlieburrows0827
    @charlieburrows0827 Рік тому

    Can I buy this car from you guys

  • @sinistercharger
    @sinistercharger 3 роки тому

    Terkus. .😂

  • @shirleyewing7304
    @shirleyewing7304 Рік тому +2

    Follow every lead does that mean a road trip to Nebraska in the middle of nowhere 1956 European ragtop?

    • @VWLifeVW
      @VWLifeVW  Рік тому

      Sometimes it certainly does ..a 56 rag with semaphores!! ALWAYS!

    • @shirleyewing7304
      @shirleyewing7304 Рік тому

      When was the last time you had a 1956 European ragtop sitting in your driveway as a daily driver thanks and more. Where is it today?