1959 VW Turbo Beetle test drive -- 300+ HP

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @JonProce
    @JonProce  12 років тому +10

    It is by leaps and bounds the fastest vehicle I've ever been in. Downright terrifying.

  • @DownRange1776
    @DownRange1776 7 років тому +1

    This is an awesome Beetle! In the years past I would have not looked at buying one. I used to buy and restore muscle cars. I had no fun with them. Restoring a car to sit in a show field hoping that no one scratched the paint. I somewhere along the way lost sight of things. I left the car world. The last couple of years I have been wanting to jump back in. A hot rod of some sort. The Beetle has caught my eye. What a sleeper car they can be. I really dig your car and in the following weeks I hope to have one myself. I'm looking at a 71 Super Beetle. I'm learning about them as I go. I want to soup up the motor and give it a better stance.

  • @georgeclarke3678
    @georgeclarke3678 10 років тому +133

    Your neighbours must really love you.

    • @jasonjaeger7216
      @jasonjaeger7216 7 років тому

      Yup, check out the house for sale next door, lol. Pri ck, i think id throw a full soda can at you when you came rippin by that corner... Loser.
      That is a nice f'n car though for sure. Too bad you own it.

    • @hankdagmar2167
      @hankdagmar2167 5 років тому +4

      @@jasonjaeger7216 Did you quit school in 2nd grade? Grammar!

    • @jesussavescars807
      @jesussavescars807 3 роки тому

      Who even cara what the people next door say they don’t own were he stays so who even cares I don’t even know the people beside me been here 5 years never even spoke to them noir do I care 😂🤷‍♂️

  • @New777World
    @New777World 9 років тому +46

    Some oldskool folks just don't understand the new generation of people that is growing in a mixture of new technology and classic availability to build at their taste and like! I personally like this build! great job kid this is a hot looking classic! Two thumbs up!

    • @New777World
      @New777World 7 років тому +1

      I didn't know this was standard stuff in in 1959! as most be VW classic enthusiastic claim this projects was ruined by turbos and electronics to go faster!

    • @New777World
      @New777World 7 років тому +1

      ur probably correct in all your arguments and no argument is made about this components existing! its the fact that chips and newer and improved turbos make this newer technology placed! in 1959 that I know where not making vw run faster because Mercedes had a turbo so must the vw bug with an aircooled engine must have one just to compete. Mercedes and vws where a whole different apart vehicles from each others

  • @robe.5502
    @robe.5502 9 років тому +22

    Fuck all the haters!!!! You did an excellent job maintaining the classic elements of a beetle without completely chopping the shit out of it. Well Done! It is nice

    • @connerbaldwin8405
      @connerbaldwin8405 9 років тому +1

      +Brick Johnson totally right there is not a freaking thing wrong with that oval window bug that's the sickest bug ever

    • @PnwPryo
      @PnwPryo 2 роки тому

      @@connerbaldwin8405 it doesn’t have an oval window

  • @masbeetleboy
    @masbeetleboy 11 років тому +1

    Nice beettle. I have a 1967 bug myself, but it was built for mileage and not power. It has a 1699cc engine with kadrons and a ceramic-coated duel quiet pack muffler. I run HHO and a feul pressure regulator set at 1psi, and all that gets me about 41mpgs. I also have a 1971 ghia with a 2007cc engine, so I've also been bitten by the power bug myself. With gas so high its a pleasure to still see guys buiding these things for real street power, Keep up the good work.

  • @wallyworld4894
    @wallyworld4894 8 років тому +1

    I'm glad to see someone finally use a water to air inner cooler which I feel are so much better than the air to air. have packed ice in the water tank to see any HP gains from it

  • @abbysapples1225
    @abbysapples1225 5 років тому +1

    Deferentially a poor mans Porsche here. And to be 100% with you, I would rather have this Demon Beetle any day of the week, even in snow. Great job. I hope you still have it.

  • @327JohnnySS
    @327JohnnySS 10 років тому +1

    Very cool,Im sure many cars can't swat off that bug,must blow many minds in traffic.A killer sleeper ride,nice work!

  • @onlyreallifematters
    @onlyreallifematters 11 років тому +2

    one of the best sounding engines i've ever heard. can't wait to get my 2276ccm on the road!

  • @jasondwyer6422
    @jasondwyer6422 10 років тому +1

    Be proud of yourself Jon, that car is magnificent!

  • @rodeduivel1000
    @rodeduivel1000 10 років тому +22

    i like how te engine when it was in the garage just sounded like a beetle and when he drove away was like a impreza wrx sti :p

    • @calebpechumer2030
      @calebpechumer2030 9 років тому +4

      It sounded nothing like an sti lmfao, this thing would spank an sti

    • @ikbendusan
      @ikbendusan 9 років тому +11

      it's a boxer; it sounds like an sti

    • @calebpechumer2030
      @calebpechumer2030 8 років тому +2

      Dušan Pešić wrong, a vw motor has an extremely distinct sound

    • @Addison0526
      @Addison0526 7 років тому +3

      Dušan Pešić Do you mean a STI sounds like this? No one says your mother looks like you, do they? They say you look like your mother (if you do, idk)...

  • @johngrepo9976
    @johngrepo9976 7 років тому

    I remember my bug.. didn't have the horsepower yours has but made me smile all the time. something about the sound of a VW engine with s stinger exhaust..makes you happy

  • @shartne
    @shartne 11 років тому +2

    My dad had a 62 looked like that was turquoise. I had a 69. The dash on yours looks really familiar. Takes me way back in time to see your dash again. Memories come flooding back of the suburb we used to live in and my dad and mines bugs back in the seventies. Oh yeah we got a super beetle later on. It was orange. I love the sound and power yours makes. I always thought mine would be cooler if it had a little bit more power LOL.

  • @arrl01
    @arrl01 11 років тому

    My second bug was a light blue 59 which I bought in 71. Had a number of bugs and busses since. I now run a 2180 in an airplane. Thanks for the video.

  • @was91355
    @was91355 7 років тому +3

    Nicely done, these are always fun builds, (I've done six bugs in my lifetime) two were turboed monsters like this.

  • @jayr5331
    @jayr5331 8 років тому +1

    That is one tough 59 VW Beetle! Sounds strong!

  • @Kagaines
    @Kagaines 11 років тому +2

    Impressive. I have a 59 too. I have like widened stock wheels on it right now. Looks pretty dope.

  • @GriffXJ
    @GriffXJ 10 років тому +14

    I thought there was a damn v8 in it by the way the cylinders are firing...this thing is SICK!!!

  • @JonProce
    @JonProce  12 років тому +2

    Absolutely! Hopefully we'll get it out to the strip in the spring. I'll be sure to post a video response when it happens!

  • @SergioGarcia-lh4tu
    @SergioGarcia-lh4tu 8 років тому +1

    wow that is one of the best looking vw i seen so far.. i mean ill give it a 10. engine and all not too exaggerated just perfect wow well done guys

  • @humptydubber
    @humptydubber 12 років тому +1

    Well done man.... The torque of a turbo bug is mind blowing init?.... Mine is so addictive!!!! Looking forward to seeing some track vids in the future.

  • @woodyw6891
    @woodyw6891 3 роки тому +1

    That car’s a menace! I’d definitely move, right after I got to drive it.

  • @JonProce
    @JonProce  11 років тому +1

    The pieces you see here were made by hand on a manual mill, there is quite a bit of time into them. If you check out my more recent videos you'll see that we've now got some pretty capable machining equipment at our disposal now, including a CNC mill. If you're interested in having something like this made discuss it with me via private message, thanks!

  • @ChrisVanMiddelkoop
    @ChrisVanMiddelkoop 11 років тому

    what a monster and it looks badd asss! i love the air to water intercooler and the big wheels in the rear. wow. that is cool!

  • @JonProce
    @JonProce  11 років тому

    Hello, the injection system is by CB Performance.

  • @martini8694
    @martini8694 11 років тому +6

    Sounds amazing for a 2.2l

  • @BaritoneOneFive
    @BaritoneOneFive 5 років тому +1

    I like how it still looks pretty much stock with the color and the wheels, but WOW! It's a monster!

  • @mamagorium8879
    @mamagorium8879 9 років тому +8

    This is the nicest sounding bug I have ever heard. Nice to see the turbo and plumbing all tucked away under the hood. Its a conservative bug, with a bad ass VW power plant. Happy Vee Dubing

  • @CritterStyle
    @CritterStyle 10 років тому +18

    With 300 HP in a rear engine bug you should be able to lift a front wheel or two.

  • @TheeZakjeNL21
    @TheeZakjeNL21 9 років тому +2

    The best thing the idling sound is not too overdone, you wouldn't expect it to have 300 hp until 2:13 :P awesome sound!

  • @quevicular
    @quevicular 10 років тому +30

    if this isnt the best sleeper i dont know what is

  • @fitza9107
    @fitza9107 11 років тому +4

    wow! looks like a go-kart on steroids!
    the VW beetle:
    a quirky little car, loved the world over!

  • @SportCoupeKing
    @SportCoupeKing 9 років тому

    Your Bug is cool. I like the stripped down all about the mechanical stuff style. It really shows how far car building has gotten away from making cool cars and more towards making appliances with wheels. The power is good to.

  • @froochie123
    @froochie123 11 років тому +4

    You out did yourself with this build. Beautiful

  • @TheHoweFam
    @TheHoweFam 9 років тому +1

    The car is perfect! Good stance, great engine...this is sick!!!

  • @rickricardo8731
    @rickricardo8731 4 роки тому

    Love beetles had 3 in the 80s miss them u got a beast there and a 59. Wow nice.

  • @crashstitches79
    @crashstitches79 9 років тому +2

    Quite possibly the dopest bug ever.

  • @DualsPortvet
    @DualsPortvet 8 років тому +76

    LOL, typical car guy. Spends thousands on his car but can't replace the window on the house! 3:29 mark lol

    • @Natethanastysnake666
      @Natethanastysnake666 8 років тому +24

      Duals Portvet.....priorities brah

    • @freddaniali
      @freddaniali 6 років тому +4

      That's exactly what I was thinking.... but more like 40k in a bug and lives in a dump!!!

    • @sheapublishing
      @sheapublishing 6 років тому +7

      Is there any reasonable doubt that this is his house or maybe a friends house? Do you have his lease or his mortgage to see?

    • @Kman.
      @Kman. 5 років тому +3

      @@freddaniali $40k? Nowhere close.

    • @freddaniali
      @freddaniali 5 років тому

      @@Kman. If he didn't do the work himself.... then maybe more. I'm a big VDub guy.... have many classics.... I would only spend 20 to 30k on a vert resto.... the rest... you are throwing your money away for just fun.

  • @MitsubishiEvo8fqr750
    @MitsubishiEvo8fqr750 11 років тому +2

    Sounds sick!! I've always loved bugs but this one is badass.

  • @macclark4112
    @macclark4112 7 років тому

    Back in late 70's I had good friend who owned a 72 Super Beetle. He cut 3" off the top and added 3" to the frontend. He put a Drag Race steering axle which only had a very short radius. So very wide turns couldn't be used on the street. He lengthened front-end & gave it a great weight transfer. Then the engine he spent $7000 on remember this was mid 70's money. Most cars or trucks didn't cost that much so it was high dollar for then. I don't think he ever checked the horse power. He didn't care at all but it was F-gas suited 4-1 barrel carbs. Imagine the time on a small drag strip in Central Montana. It was Funny Car weekend so there were cars from around the Country & Canada. A Drag Corvette 427 BLACK ACID pulled up to the line with my buddy in his V-Bopper called Piped Piper. First run with his new machine so it was a dead heat run. The light went green and the Pied Piper was 3 gears down the line and never touched the front wheels to the ground. 4th gear was about 200' feet into the run and sounded like a Beehive came alive. The Corvette was hot on his ass but burned out in traction. The crowd was all standing while they watched in AH. No one predicted such a run ever but that little Pied Piper won King of the Hill that weekend against the strongest V-8 in it class.

  • @Alexandre_Stupp
    @Alexandre_Stupp 12 років тому +2

    Love this car, its beautiful beetle and thanks for the ride!

  • @johnconnor4330
    @johnconnor4330 9 місяців тому

    I can watch this video all day every day .. V Dub for life!!!

  • @kennethlyon3829
    @kennethlyon3829 10 років тому +4

    It sounded like that 'Stang from "Bullitt" when you first got off idle...TONS of Work in this ride!

  • @sim1mac
    @sim1mac 11 років тому +1

    congratulations! I really envy you for your bug. can't imagine the time and dedication you have placed.

  • @JonProce
    @JonProce  11 років тому

    That is the coolant tank for the water to air intercooler. Thanks for watching.

  • @puriratanakorn9639
    @puriratanakorn9639 3 роки тому

    Wow!!! with Water-air intercooler in the Back?, Rare item.!

  • @generalsixty2133
    @generalsixty2133 8 років тому

    Looks like Kelowna . Nice Bug ! Sounds and looks like a perfect driver.

  • @JonProce
    @JonProce  12 років тому

    Not yet. There is an auxiliary oil cooler installed forward-inboard of the driver's side rear wheel with an electric fan mounted on it. Runs off a thermostat. Can't be seen in this video!

  • @bobofgloucester
    @bobofgloucester 10 років тому +1

    Ya know at idle there are a lot of similarities of the engine sound to my '59 wedgwood blue VW But at throttle you're 10 times the HP what I had. Your work was very artfully done as well!

  • @mrbadx19
    @mrbadx19 10 років тому +4

    reminds me of my friend's turbo smart, he has a machine shop in central IL, he then took a toyota paseo 1.5L and stuffed that in the back of a smart and turbo'd that too! i wish i had his spare time, all mine is wasted on drinking beer!

  • @ELuciferC
    @ELuciferC 11 років тому

    Pretty sweet. Would love to see the video in a much higher quality.

  • @RobinRhyne
    @RobinRhyne 8 років тому

    Very nicely done fabrication!

  • @philipcable7518
    @philipcable7518 5 років тому

    Nice build dude. I hope it gets enjoyed.

  • @chemxfan
    @chemxfan 11 років тому +1

    That's a beautiful sound-I hope you kept that car.

  • @EWS37109
    @EWS37109 11 років тому

    Jesus that beetle goes. Looks lush too, nice vid.

  • @ollybarker4148
    @ollybarker4148 10 років тому

    I really want to build a beast like this for my first car , only problem is trying to find one at all close to where I live . Please can you do an update video soon , I want to see how its doing ?;)

  • @tecate9408
    @tecate9408 3 роки тому

    No beetle I ever had Roared like that, but then again, never really spent big bucks. Miss my 59, shopping again now.

  • @mw4382
    @mw4382 9 років тому +3

    Very Nice! I have a 65 drag Beetle. Been sitting in my Garage for 10yrs. Looking at another 65, It will have a 2ltr should i buy it.

  • @gullik1970
    @gullik1970 8 років тому

    Don't understand why sombody comments that 300 hp is unbeliveable. There are streetdriven beetles here in Norway who delivers well over 300hp in much smaller displacement engines than the one in this yt clip. 380 hp 1641ccm @26psi is one example.

  • @sirstevio
    @sirstevio 10 років тому

    Sweet Bug.. wish you posted more videos of it

  • @chapmanmerchant
    @chapmanmerchant 9 років тому +6

    You make the car how you want to make it!!!!! ITs your ride.

  • @RoadRunnerMeep
    @RoadRunnerMeep 6 років тому

    I could listen to that beastly noise all day :)

  • @DesertRat500
    @DesertRat500 5 років тому

    That is a gorgeous build!

  • @MrMarkpark
    @MrMarkpark 10 років тому +17

    Luggage rack is dope

    • @williamminyard8508
      @williamminyard8508 6 років тому

      No kidding that why im here!

    • @hertzair1186
      @hertzair1186 4 роки тому +1

      ....should strap some old vintage ‘50s luggage up there...

    • @devinthierault
      @devinthierault 4 роки тому

      @@hertzair1186 Your elephant gun lol

  • @Vafees1
    @Vafees1 8 років тому

    Thanks Justin.....great sounding for sure

  • @LordSandwichII
    @LordSandwichII 10 років тому

    That looks like a whole heap of fun!

  • @davepelfrey3958
    @davepelfrey3958 7 років тому

    Geez! that is a nice ride. Always liked the beetle. Not today's beetle though. I had one in High school, Loved it till dad wrecked it, going to work.

  • @CarlDraper
    @CarlDraper 9 років тому +13

    Sweet! People complaining it's too loud? Good! They can hear you coming and won't pull out on you! If it was me though I'd raise it back to nearer stock height so it's more of a sleeper, and I'd use more standard exhaust but with bigger straight through pipes.

    • @JoshSabboth
      @JoshSabboth 9 років тому +2

      awesome

    • @JoshSabboth
      @JoshSabboth 9 років тому +7

      Yeah, I would definitely raise it back up.

    • @calebpechumer2030
      @calebpechumer2030 8 років тому

      Beetles are sleepers as it is, these early bugs must be slammed

  • @thevacuumtubejunky9774
    @thevacuumtubejunky9774 7 років тому

    Nice build. Interesting guage mount you have there. I think some B.R.M's would set the bug off nicely.

  • @slopcrusher3482
    @slopcrusher3482 10 років тому

    My dad was making a 300h Volkswagen Beetle from scratch with drag strips, all I have to do is attach the chassis and the lower half, the transmit on and a few other wires

  • @bravoda1
    @bravoda1 11 років тому +1

    That thing is a beast.

  • @shanephelan75
    @shanephelan75 8 років тому

    oh wicked your in Vernon with that crazy bug??? cool I'd hope to see that driving around..doubt u drive it now in the snow?

  • @bdd_dbe
    @bdd_dbe 8 років тому

    I want the supermoto/dualsport at 1:38!! Well.....I guess I'd take the beetle too if you wanted to give me both! Awesome ride man, love the understated look of it, everything is finished off perfectly!

  • @ME262B2
    @ME262B2 11 років тому +1

    What a beast! did you upgrade the brakes? Please say yes! Is the trans axle still holding up. Post a parts list sometime. Thanks for keeping mostly stock

  • @allexojeda91
    @allexojeda91 9 років тому

    Damn shit sounds mean, and the re barreled stock rims in the back look sick

  • @Dunning.Kruger
    @Dunning.Kruger 10 років тому

    I bet the neighbors just love you

  • @roachezmo
    @roachezmo 10 років тому +8

    holy fucking shit, that thing sounds terrifying.

  • @RulfusTheBear
    @RulfusTheBear 11 років тому

    wow sir, its both beautiful and badass

  • @quintonclyde198
    @quintonclyde198 4 роки тому

    I love how it looks like a clean ass cruiser but it sounds like a hot rod

  • @MrSnoop030
    @MrSnoop030 11 років тому +19

    I Think i know why your neigbours are selling the house @ 3:34 =)

  • @slammedandshiny
    @slammedandshiny 11 років тому

    thats part of it. but the 1835 cylinders walls are thinner than any other size cylinder for a vw. they can be made to run reliably but a 1776 or even a 1914 with a similar tune will last alot longer and run cooler.

  • @MarcMethotisAwesome
    @MarcMethotisAwesome 12 років тому

    Ah I see, well thx for the quick response as always man. Idk, if you're like me, a fan of autosports, but it would be quite something to see that show up to a drag strip; let me know the results if you ever do!

  • @JonProce
    @JonProce  11 років тому +4

    As an owner you should know as well as me that it's practically impossible to spin the tires on these Beetles! All that power will probably sooner lift the front end off the ground than burn any rubber!

    • @ro63rto
      @ro63rto 2 роки тому

      Pfff, my standard 1972 used to spin it's wheels easily.

  • @68datsun2000
    @68datsun2000 11 років тому

    That thing is a MONSTER.

  • @monongahelian
    @monongahelian 11 років тому

    Whats the aluminum box in the turbo ducting ? An inner cooler ? What about the tank under the back window ? I'm guessing cool water tank or ice ? Nice machine ,I have a '62 with a judson.It's probably making 60hp but I love it.

  • @GrrlL0vrr
    @GrrlL0vrr 11 років тому

    holy shit I thought that looked like vernon in the beginning but when you pulled onto okanagan ave I could tell 4 sure :)

  • @Vintagebiker72
    @Vintagebiker72 10 років тому

    That car is sick bro. Love it

  • @burtashbrook8397
    @burtashbrook8397 11 років тому

    loos pertty sick,but i doubt that the rear tires give you enougph grip for all that power.looks to me like you had the centers of your rims moved in to give you the deep look,thinking about doing the same for my 57.

  • @ElFamosoArt
    @ElFamosoArt 10 років тому

    WOW! Nice Engine, Nice Color, and I like how you have the rpm showing!

  • @JonProce
    @JonProce  11 років тому

    Brakes and front end are stock, the transmission is built to race-spec with the rest of the motor.

  • @rickmalarky9878
    @rickmalarky9878 11 років тому

    Wayyyyyy Cool man! I had a baby blue Bug back in the day, I would love to see more ride along footage! Awesome :)

  • @lennyauditt
    @lennyauditt 11 років тому

    hey Jon Proce, just wondering if you have a video or a forum write up on your engine build ,or the over all Beetle build.

  • @lundfilmsnutter3684
    @lundfilmsnutter3684 10 років тому

    I like that it still look original

  • @KenCarsAndGoPros
    @KenCarsAndGoPros 11 років тому

    Love that instrument bracket. Easy to see, but you didn't take a saw to the dash.

  • @billkratzer1
    @billkratzer1 5 років тому

    any current work on this application? looking to keep displacement low, and boost safely maxed out for reasonable steady power supply. for aircraft

  • @TobyWhiteUK
    @TobyWhiteUK 11 років тому +1

    That sounds so good!

  • @FraJa1980
    @FraJa1980 6 років тому

    No Semaphores? I thought all bugs up to 61 had Semaphores.

  • @TheHurst63
    @TheHurst63 10 років тому +5

    I like how the neighbor is selling their house. Too many 300hp blasts down the street I guess.

  • @caycehopkins7758
    @caycehopkins7758 11 років тому

    how much did you put into this beauty? and i want to restore and build a bug any pointers?