Part 41! 1968 VW Radical Custom Ian Roussel Revises The Roof Line 🤓
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- Опубліковано 13 кві 2024
- Part 41! 1968 VW Radical Custom Ian Roussel Revises The Roof Line 🤓
The roof structure of this custom VW appeared to have the opportunity to deform as the bodywork continued on the roof. Tune in to see if Ian can "truss" this......
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There are no rules in car customization, and if there was a rule it would be to go as far outside of the box as your fabrication skills can take you. Ian envisioned a simple and radical solution to this style of door opening. He walks himself and Jamie through the process, with pretty satisfying results. This is only the beginning. Come journey with Ian out of this world fully into the outer space of KUSTOMS. 🛸 🛸 🛸 🛸
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Ian has decided to lower this VW Beetle 6 inches to get it to the ground and start radically modifying this beat up 1968 VW Beetle, but like most things that were once going to find the fate of the crusher, he once again proves you can do some amazing things in your garage with some imagination, fearlessness and a willingness to make mistakes as you create. 🥴
His fascination stems from the seemingly limitless customization opportunities for this vehicle. Join Ian on a wild ride through his mind 👽 as he envisions then fabricates his most radical ideas to date.
Ian worked and studied at a bronze casting foundry as a young man, where he learned to create models, armatures, molds and finished sculptural artwork in all mediums and finishes. Ian is fascinated by the artistic process of sculpture. He brings this knowledge to his car customizations, to his TV show audience, and now he brings it to you, his growing UA-cam audience.
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Wow Ian, that made a tremendous impact on the looks.
I see it also making for a better finish of the original roof line and upper door lines. Excellent job once again using the invisioning tools...
When you first started I thought you where going for a Tom Daniel's Red Baron Hot-Rod (1969) style with the helmet top, but quickly realized nope. The direction you are going in will be much much better.
I love all of Ian’s builds he does awesome work ,used to watch him on tv so glad to have him on Utube I subscribed to your channel,when I saw him on hope you both feel better soon keep up the wonderful work I love it
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That curve in the roof is exactly what it needed. Great viewer tip.
As a garage fabricator, sometimes it's hard to redo shit you've spent so much time doing. But, watching your channel makes me realize I can do whatever I want, even if I have to abandon some hard work.
I agree it’s hard to redo something you spent time on
Exactly!
THAT, is what sets him apart.
The patience required for builds like this is next level and most people don’t understand! Fitting ,refinement ,more fitting, altering then some more refinement! All ending with visionary perfection ! Excellent work Ian ❤
Thank you!
You’re a lucky man,sir. You have a partner that understands what you’re doing, makes supporting comments, is your camera person, and seems to love being in your shop with you. Bravo
Wow! That brace in the roof was the ticket! I could tell as soon as you flipped it over that the shape is way better! 👍🏼👍🏼
The unedited process of a master car builder and great capturing through the expert camera work(and commentary) is absolutely spell binding. You guys have struck a chord!
Thank you! We are really having fun in this medium 😎👽
i learnt long ago with watchin Ian, if he changes things part way through its always gonna get so much better..he forsees what he wants then possibly sees even better part way. 5 star stuff as usual.
I have to say, I’ve been working with fiberglass matting for years and always brushed the resin on the vehicle, put the mat on, then brushed more over it. Today I did it like you showed a few videos back, damn is that an awesome way to do it! Uses less resin and way faster! Love your show and these videos are just freaking awesome! Thank you for having the patience to teach us all some new tricks!
Two words- Ratchet Wrench 🔧 I use them more than regular ratchets now. 🙂 Since I’m on the subject of “ratchet” I would’ve used a ratchet strap side to side around the roof to hold it while I slid it into place then pulled the strap out after both sides were in under the metal skin. I love watching you work man. I wish I was right there helping/learning/adding. Thanks for all the hard work making these videos guys. ✌️ peace
The more I watch you - the more enjoyment I get.
Thank you both for sharing!
I could hear Ian’s bolts and whistles brain working like 100 miles per hour and he did it again 👏👏👏👏. Awesome job Ian! Hi Jamie & Ian, please get well and get healthy soon. 👋👏👏👏💜
Putting that truss in has improved the roof line immensely, it's gorgeous a nice subtle curve to it now 😀 👍
That was the most profound change to MY eye that you've done yet. Outstanding! I love your progressions!
What a fit. Brother, you're a genius. you will always make it work
It's not TV magic. It's Ian magic !!
...it's not magic at all, it's auto building madness at it's finest...-theautojunkie-
You are my favorite builder out there i love watching the way you do your work
Let the roof sit in the Mohave sun, and the fiberglass will relax consequently, the stress will disappear !
I'm really enjoying this build!
My husband love the show keep up the amazing work
That worked out perfect! Love the shape this thing is taking!
Wow it’s my favourite bug build on utube currently even tho I’ve 26 aircools
That outcome was well worth the hard work way to go
The roof looks a lot better! Good job guys!
I never get tired of watching Ian work. I've learned so much over the years and am so happy that you are giving us this real look into the process; it's so much better than the magic wand versions on the MT thing. I am really getting a better handle on the mockup process with all of the changes in direction, rework, starting over and such. To have a celebrated expert and consummate artist such as Ian reveal his "secrets", methods and thought processes is truly a wonderful and unselfish gesture. I hope you get millions of subscribers because you deserve it ...
Wow thank you! We are glad you enjoy it
I'm pretty sure it was me that mentioned. You should rib cage the top that way. It will have an nice shape from the front to the back with no interruptions. But you are the master fabrication work. I only been doing it for a couple of years now. Let's see 1983 when I started. Yeah, I know I'm old. Good day sir
Thanks for the idea!
@@fullcustomIan My friend, I learned something new every time. I watch you so no worries. Wish I could do a build with you guys out there. Shut the internet down LO. L good day sir
Looking good, Ian.
Thanks.
I can tell by how you mounted the over curved spine that you are a Sk8r punk from the day. It's that teenaged rebellion that we grew up with that inspires your creativity and it's why I love this channel. I have not one critique, but I can't praise you guys enough.
Big Love! 😎😎
That looks so much better. The roof looks part of the car now, not just plonked on top. Love it.
Looks much better now. Keep it coming. Thanks
I really appreciate how much content you guys are putting out. Doing a great job of being informative and engaging. It's a lot of fun watching the two of you get better and better at this. Keep it up!
Wow thank you. We really appreciate the support of our channel. It really is a labor of love on both our parts. We fully enjoy working together and are happy it shows on the big screen. Our best to you sir! ~The Roussels
@@fullcustomIan You are very welcome. I've been watching Ian since his first shows on tv and your YT channel is exactly what I've said forever that I wish car build shows were, "fine, that's great -- now take out the false-peril of the 'upcoming auction' or whatever bullshit and give me 20 hours of video showing the build instead of 45 minutes." Ian's always been way better than most about that, but with this channel, we're on episode 41 of the VW and it is only starting to have a roof! Awesome. So interesting. I can't believe all the projects you guys juggle, but it is so engaging watching you think and work your way through them.
@@ronjenkins8529 We really appreciate that. It is true. It is a very long process and you sometimes have to let them sit for a bit to really refine them. We are happy that our channel is finally becoming more recognized for the "what it really takes" side of building, instead of caving into a timeframe that people expect at times. It seems though, once it all starts to come together it just happens so quickly! Thank you again for your generosity and kindness.
Ian most of your viewers don't have the eagle eye like you, but we're trying. Keep up the great work 👍
Work that clay till your happy with the shape. Gotta do what ya gotta do. Looking good Ian.
Whomever suggested those alterations was absolutely dead on point! Looks great!
Looks great. Instead of looking like an after thought, the roof line now flows quite nicely with the body of the car. Thumbs up.
Glad you like it
Car is looking real good. Slick trick using the angle iron as the truss.
Happy Monday morning from Oz 🇦🇺
Nice move with the roof. That made a huge improvement for the flow of the roofline. Good show. Peace.
23:30 man... this is heartwarming to see lol... I thought i was the only one who had a box of random that i dump out to find nuts and bolts lol... I literally have a old sewing box (it was my grandmothers) that is FULL of randoms.
That truss was perfect! You know that roof would sag in the desert heat over time! It looks perfect.
I love it; looks absolutely wicked!!!
love what Ian does great artistic mind, shows us all even the happy mistakes!
It looks super cool with out that roof on it
AWESOME Storm Trooper in the front, & Vader in the back👏
Little by little is one of the best methods while working on a project
It sure is!
Once again, very impressed. It’s looking great, can’t wait to see it finished…😊
Thank you! Cheers!
I'll admit I was not convinced when you started this project, but you're about to make me a believer!
YES. AWESOME. As soon as you slid the roof forward i was thinking "that would be a cool keychain" .
Hope you both feeling better. Love the videos.
What a great idea. Going to be stronger forsure.
Hi there,just another great episode! Thanks guys 😎😎😎😎
I really luv , the shades of Tom Daniel , in this build....superkool man ,....waitin' to see'er in paint....gonna b kool
that arch looks much better, great job.
Excellent work on the truss spine
. It fixed the profile and will add need support in the roof.
Ian , your imagination is spectacular and I love the way you work on all the very different projects, you and Jamie should be super proud of the channel it’s mandatory watching from here in the UK . Nick
Thank you very much!
What a transformation! It looks perfect!
I love watching you and all the other car shows I watch, I would love to see you and Mike Finnegan do a show together where you build a a car and he takes it down a drag strip
A few "Kerf" cuts in the PVC will let the fiberglass easily flex with the truss to the curve your looking for! Cool stuff love watching the process and Jamie's inputs, Stay weird and outside the box! 👽
I've fought my own work before, hating to redo stuff. But then I cut it back out, refab, whatever and I'm glad I did. Always room for improvement.
Beautiful job on that top, love it!!!
Thank you! 😊
Loving this build
Boom! The improvement is fantastic! WAY better profile. Looks so much better like this. Y'all are just fun on the run! Keep it going!
Thanks! Will do!
I didn’t see it at first but now it’s clear.. More pleasing to the eyeballs.
Turning out to be pretty cool build.👍🏿
Yep that change to the roof line makes the car look correct and cooler
From the rear looking forward it looks like a sleezstack from land of the lost TV show when I was a kid. Love your talent . Much peace
That looks so much better stay safe
Gettin’ there. Fun to see the progress
Was wondering about the roof but have learned to be patient, you always work it out. Enjoy the heck out of you two ❤
Awwww thank you!
I wish this was happening live. I'm sitting here telling you to make a bunch of slices side to side to make the top flexible enough that there isn't a serious amount of pressure on the angle iron. Once the top is fiberglassed to fill in the slices, it will hold its' shape. It's called kerfing or kerf bending. It's done to wood mainly but this would apply to fiberglass as well.
The roof looks so much better now👏
Now it looks absolutely wicked. I love it!!!
Can't wait, it's coming along great, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones
A little roll bar over each seat in thar car would not only neat but probably a life saver. Great work Sir. Thank you for sharing with us. Al
Impressive project. I do wish you luck and will follow up. Best regards from Germany!
Awesome! Get well both of you ❤
Roofline is much improved- well done!
Happy Sunday, I know I’m late to the party. Thought maybe you would use bows to form the roof - but again I’m still watching as you work your magic. Picture a ribcage- you’ve principally got the spine or working on it .
Just a thought - loving this cars potential 👍👍
I just dig Ian's "grin of success."
Like watching a mad scientist at work. Love it
GREAT WORK!!
Roof looks so much better now.
You don’t see it until you see it thanks for sharing 😀👍
Hi guys, bugs looking 👀 good.
Love the top.
Big fan 4 years,keep em comin y’all!🇺🇸🤘🏽👏🏽🛻🚗👽🔧
That Redical Bug is bad ass!!!! LOVE it !!! Greeting from Belgium! 🤟
I think y'all did a great job on all 3 new tools
The roof looks like a great hood
🙋♂️ It's getting HOT in the Mojave. 🔥 multiple projects, 🤦♂️so Cool ❄️ 🤣✌️
An excellent adjustment by a master crafter/artist!
Ian, I'm so glad you changed the roof. It was really bugging me (pun intended). I kept wondering how you were going to fix it. Wonder no more. Great work! It was fun to watch the process.
Can barely wait to see this finished. Semper-Fi buddy thankyou
You never cease but to Amaze me. Get to feeling better.
Hello Ian. I have been following you since I found your "Back From The Dead" in the $2 DVD bin at Walmart, lo, these many years past. Please don't do anything to the VW Kustom until you walk out in the sagebrush and give it that 100 yard squint. The crease in the roof behind the visor looks really good on TV. And goes with the droop of the nose and even the wake-rider tow ring in back. Epoxy bonds to clean steel and ordinary fiberglass resin really well, so you could stick the fiberglass part under the steel without losing too much of that crease. Just a little of your Bondo magick and ready to rock.
Oh yeah, much better. You rocked it again.
It looks so much more BADASSED now than before probably the perfect profile.
dig that new shape! its really coming together super sick!
Appreciate it! It really is taking shape!
I love to watch the man Ben the metal. He is the master as far as I can see.
So exciting watching Ian workout a net.
Hope you enjoyed it!
That was great looks much better
I’m always looking forward to your videos and learning something new
The lights on that truck sure would look awesome on the Beatle 😅😂
That made such a difference!
Can't wait for episode 42