Can It Be Saved? Flooded 58 Beetle, Engine Pull/teardown
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- this is a california 1958 beetle that was towed to the east coast in the 80s, then left to rot in the muddy water of a new hampshire back yard, lets see if we can save the rodent infested engine?
sorry about the noise in the end, will take a few hours for it to get removed, the 2nd engine has been filmed, should be next sunday,
Please please please please please please get back to work on the double cab. I’ve been waiting for YEARS for a double cab update. I see it in the back ground. I know he’s there.
@@biglakewheeler i so agree I know musties hands were bad but I would love to see it being worked on again,
Yeah, and what about the little Shriner car you started last year? I've been looking forward to seeing that buzzing around your gravel pit for a long time!
You think these beetles are worth fixing? You should see the ones here in the Tucson Arizona desert! Mint compared to the ones up there!
Previously on mustie1 ?? I dont see that video posted, did I miss something ??
Even with all of that corrosion and water damage, the car is STILL in better condition than most of the stuff Jason drags home :D
Dear Chris F.
👍👌👏😁😀 Yeah, you are absolutely right. I guess 5150mxVW simply loves to rescue bugs without any floor pan left. LOL ;-)
Seriously: I like that as much as possible cars and parts are rescued. Way, way to much stuff is abandoned by the owners to let rot away without any sense/reason. That's a pity.
Best regards, luck and health.
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bahaaaaa
@RiggedElection TwentyTwenty 😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣
10:01 “…I’ve got a bunch of other VW parts…” might be the biggest understatement in the history of understatements. 🤣
And several friends close with lotsa bug parts too!
A LOT of other VW parts.
Mustie says “It could be worse” you’re absolutely right, it could be mine, that would be much worse. 👍🏻
"Rust-free California car. Serious offers only."
I know what I got.
Eleventy seven thousand nine hundred and twelve dollars, its got mods.
I see that orange econoline in the back. It’s been a while since you’ve worked on it. It’d be great to see another update on it. :)
You can just re-watch all the old videos on it, binge fashion, and quit pestering the man about it. 😛
@@Hjerte_Verke He said in a previous comment that he gets migraines from the welding fumes from the bodywork. Not sure if it will continue to be worked.
I’ve been driving my daily driver for 25+ years. It’s been amazingly dependable, and the few times it’s broken down, it’s done so in my driveway. I hope that years from now, a Mustie1 Junior finds it laying in the woods somewhere, drags it home, and begins a labor of love to get it restored. Love this channel.
The different colors bleeding through and falling off really make this bug look amazing!! I hope and cant wait to see part 3!!!!!🤞
I really hope Mustie keeps that paint/patina look - you can't fake such an AWESOME look! Definitely a CLASSIC!
A friend came across a stash of vw parts pre covid, I helped clear it with him. Apart from the 30+ engines there was dozens of genuine thermostats that were being dumped till I educated him in the ways of mustie!
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This is more like an archeological dig than a 'restoration, As you did through centuries of dirt to unearth King Tut's VW. RIP Rust in Peace
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what an absolute gem! i love the green
you can tell its been wet when the only former life inside is snail shells! great vid as always, thank you
I'm not even that interested in auto mechanics, but I love watching Mustie work on these old bugs. Thanks for the video!
WOW! That thing is nasty! Mustie will have it running in an hour! =)
No such luck today. That was pretty bad even for Mustie1 to fix.
right hes like mr wizard for vw
Naaa it is just a little rust dont be afraid of that.
Those tins and sheet metal barley qualify as scrap metal,.LoL I love these forensic tear downs!
"A forty horse is like a bastard motor" now there's a quote for ya!
Hello Mustie1, i am from Germany and i am very pleased to see you in action saving German history. Am very thankful to follow you on UA-cam.
1st rule of tinkering is " if you have something that spins and when you put it together and it no longer spins,you take it back apart to see why" you don't park it I'm a swamp for 40 years
Those black california plates add a ton of value and authenticity to the car
Sometimes I think Mustie should have Mike Rowe do a guest appearance.
It would be a Stanley - Livingstone moment to be sure!
Now that would be something! Two of the best guys around! Wholesome!
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And Edd China!
@@cf6282 I agree that Mustie1 is pretty awesome, but I have read that Mike Rowe is a sham/con/scam with a degree in something or other totally in conflict with the BS he spouts.
Thanks for tearing it down to let us see what happens after decades of being parked on the ground.
Thank you Mustie1 for the wonderful videos you have done over the years you are truly a fixer upper and taking us along on the expedition is a wonderful experience and we both learn at the same time I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday season.
I had a ‘58 VDub. First car I ever had. I got it In 1973. Dang it brought memories back, thx. !
Many thanks for another great video. My Sundays wouldn't be the same without them...
When will we see the continuation of the 1965 Ford Econoline
One-man mechanic. Love the using your foot to pump the jack because your hands are busy.
Gees Mustie, only you would see something full of rust and say "I'll take it, it has straight panels".
@@johndavid8363 my favorite line from Josh to Jason is, "Mustie might have to work on it first." 😂
In 1976 a friend and I swapped a 12V VW engine into an older 6V van. We discovered the difference in flywheel diameters, and we scraped, ground, and chipped clearance in the bell housing. It all worked! While we weren't total novices, we were far from being experienced at such an engine swap. Luck was with us!
The “Crusty Lizzard” is salvageable looking forward to the rebirth.
I like that !
I had Johnny Cash VW back when. It was a 63 68 73 77 automobile...
I brought my son home from the hospital in it when he was born. This video brought back lots of memories!
It was definitely d.o.a. , but the moment those fins started popping off with the air chisel…. I couldn’t help but get that sinking feeling. Like the second you hear an exhaust bolt snap off in a head. Lmao!! Love the channel man!
‘58 was my first purchased in ‘69…the floors were just slightly better. A half century later Mustie makes my Sunday! Thanks for the memories
Good morning from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Sneaky Mustie. Uploads a video while I'm looking to see if he's uploaded a video :-) Sunday mornings are breakfast and Mustie. Great combination. Good morning to Brian as well.
Good morning from Woodstock Ontario Canada,be blessed my friend.🇨🇦
Good morning from Niagara Falls Ontario.
Hey-o from Montreal Canada
Good afternoon from barrie ontario
I had 5 VW Beetles thru High School and College. Rolled / crashed 2 of them and survived. Sold the other 3 and bought a 1970 Porsche 914-6. A WHOLE different world !! I've owned Porsches now for over 50 years !! And it all started with a VW. Love those cars ! BTW~~ keep ALL the Patina that you can on that car. It looks gorgeous !!
"That could be an issue". Understatement of the year.
Thanks! In High School (71) I owned a 58 bug. I painted it bright orange with matte black hood paint. Whenever I got stuck on the snow, I would put it in gear and pull the choke out (sped up the engine) hop out and give it a push. Fond memories!!!
Mustie got the safety glasses and hearing protection on. It's for real now!
I thought i was the only one using my body hammer on everything lol... this channel is one of the best out there! heads up kids learn from this man!
To determine if a vw flywheel is for 6 or 12 volt systems, you can also count the teeth. Vw 6 volt flywheels generally have 109 teeth while 12 volt flywheels are (I think) 130 tooth. Then also generally the clutch opening on a 6 volt flywheel will be 180mm while the 12 volt flywheel has a 200mm opening. Since the 12 volt flywheel has a "step" on it one can't just bolt up a 12 volt flywheel to certain 6 volt vw engines ('61 - '65 40hp for example). To get around this, some people will keep the 6 volt flywheel and 6 volt starter and just hit the starter with 12 volts while upgrading the rest of the electrics to 12 volts. As long as you don't crank too long the 6 volt starter will last a surprisingly long time in that configuration!
You need help. I suggest a good antique vw bug support group.
I can't wait for the continuation of this video. I'm a VW Beetle fan but never got a chance to own one. My uncle used to have a 67 beetle and I helped him refurbished the inside flooring and in return, he had me drove it once and I fall in love with it. Now I'm retired and it's one of my bucket list to own one. One day... Thanks again for all your videos and be safe.
Fresh coffee and a new video - sweet!
@Godzilla - bologna! Bad hearts cause heart attacks.
I love these old beetles looking forward to seeing the next one. Thanks for having me over to hangout with you bud it's always a good time.
POV: Grown man plays with dead bugs fo nearly an hour.
Volkswagen of America was formed in October 1955 to standardize dealership and service in the United States. That year John Lund and I went to visit the new VW dealer in Oak Park (I think). John had heard of the service department there and thought we should see it. The VW technicians (mechanics) were all wearing white lab coats with the large ”VW in Circle” logo on their backs. The shop was spotless - unlike most garages of the era. On display, and being demonstrated, was the way a customer’s car was raised on the lift while the engine was removed for service, a loaner engine installed for use by the customer while his was being repaired or serviced.
When you finally got that spouge to start coming out of the oil pan I knew that engine was toast. Glad the body is in better shape then the engine for what that is worth.
Thanks Mustie1, no surprises on the motor at least not good ones. Still fun to spend some time with you
Central California Watching
I believe the original color is called light bronze. I’m one of those west coast guys with a rather solid farm find ‘61 and I think this ones still fairly solid , got some weak spots but a lot of pluses and the right owner. Hope to see you tear into the other engine soon and glad to see you back healthy after covid👍
with all due respect, Mustie, i haven't tuned in much of late. not all that interested in lawn mowers, dirt bikes, marine diesels, and the like. thrilled that with this video you've got "back to basics", i.e. crapped out beetles. lovin' it.
Re-watched part 1 , from June , will find part 3 interesting . The engine in this was definitely toast .
It won't even make a decent boat anchor.
@@richardcline1337 That's why it could have just been pitched , going on from where this video stops will be good .
Curious what's wrong with the other engine.
I'll bet he gets the 6 volt motor running and installed
You gotta Love a Mustie Sunday..
When Mustie took off that ruined motor tin, I was waiting for him to say "in the pile!" I may be watching too much vehcor! Always fascinating to watch Mustie tear apart an abandoned VW, knowing that he can put 99% of them back on their "feet"! Time for another cup of coffee!
i like the afternoon crew pizza lady and the daughter screams aaaaa rolling car off trailer
Sunday morning with mustie brilliant, cup of coffee, best way to spend a Sunday, 😁👍
WOW Water cooled VW!
Wow that drain pan reminds me of the time I bought a pile of discounted sushi from a gas station just outside of Detroit!!!!!!! I played duck duck goose by myself at every rest area all the way home.
watching was like watching benny hill shake it to get it started trying to wake the squirrel up
Cool video. Back in the '60s and 70's I went through the VW thing and have had enough, I'm 62 and have not ever considered owning a Bug to this day. A vehicle with no heat or AC is not an option for me. A dune buggy might? be considered if I lived in a desert area. But over my life of buying vehicles I never ever even looked at one. They are as bad as old CJ jeeps. Money pits, good luck Mustie!
You're a better man than me, I would have left that where it was.....
I sure do enjoy how you don't add a bunch of music and manic jump cuts with over-done chatter to 'hype' up the content. The best 'workshop' videos are the ones that just go with the natural ambiance and that takes you right into the video like you're there. There's also a certain ASMR to it and I enjoyed every minute.
At about 27 minutes in, every mechanic was squinting and holding their breath
Loved the air chisel on the cylinder head, reminded me of a friends Triumph Stag, the head gasket had gone and welded the head to the block, we left it running for 20 minuets with no head bolts in it and it still didn't move!
" Boat anchor for sale, best offer."
"That could be an issue" I spit out a whole mouth full of beer!!!!!
With enough time and money anything can be fixed. The question is, is it worth it? Think this one is not.
Muskie is the man ! ! ! His skill and experience is remarkable
Mustie1 uploads, I press play and like simultaneously❤️🇬🇧
I miss mine. She was so fun and easy to work on. Be glad to see how you bring her back to life. I'm sure she's been waiting for a kind soul to help her breathe again.
After spending many years watching your videos. I enjoy them a lot BTW. I have come to one inescapable conclusion. You're obsessed.
And so are most of his watchers…..
but in a good way!
One can almost hear the sighs of relief from these old neglected bugs when Mustie1 starts giving them some love :) Always a pleasure to watch even as a non-VW owner, kinda cathartic while I'm making dinner :)
Man I love this Thing , I mean Bug !
@@johndavid8363 😂
In my past i have owned 2 beetle VW's 1954 and 1962 Neither was a car that I ever warmed to. Pretty simple to maintain, reliable in the extrem, I drove 400 miles on 3 cylinders, went "fine" but no faster than 30 MPH! BUt the worst cars I ever ever had for driving. I admire your love of them and your ability to bring them back from the dead.
I find the easiest way to remove a Beatle head is with compressed air, I usually hook an airline to both cylinders on the head I'm removing and slaken the head bolts, remove rockers, then pump up the pressure. Highest I've had it at is around 250psi, this would have been alot of pressure if it even moved but I do find using the air is easier and prevents damaging fins on good heads.
Putting that one in my tool box. How do you get that high pressure?
Sir, you are a master of many skills. But today you are being recognized for your Master Skill Level of "Video Editing", If it was without your editing skills I would not have been able to suffer thru this episode. Add "Video Skill Master" to your LONG list of amazing talents! Thanks for another VERY entertaining video!
What people don't know is that this is the Herbie that was floating around in the Ocean for many many years until it washed up in that swamp and it is the Herbie from "Herbie Goes Banana's" LOL Hence the rust!!
At least any crappy week ends with hanging out with uncle Mustie1.
Everyone’s leaving Cali, even bugs 😂😂
I hope you just clear coat this puppy 🤘🤘
Not everyone, my part of Calif is still beautiful and I'm staying.
No! They all need to stay there
@@bren-xmotorsports55 I never thought of it that way. You’re right! 🤘🤘
Lol!
@@kriswright1022 Same dude. Jealousy drives these folks. It's a shame.
Excellent video Mustie 1 :) also try fixing the motor and hopefully second motor be okay to use too! I seen one sludge but was old Farm tractor and took lots work fix and lucky motor was lots dozen to find to replace and get repair on ! Motor was gas Flat head 6 cylinder of 1950 Dodge (Fargo) truck type also transmission plus axle and Canada built type! Tractor name was called Noresman made from 1945 to 1955 in Hamilton Ontario Canada plus Row crop type!
Run it thru the crusher a time or two
Sunday morning with Mustie. Yeah buddy! Haz mat suit at 27:05.
I pulled a 56 Oval ragtop out of the woods like this in 2005. This will be fun. When do you get back to the Econoline pickup?
Right!! The Econoline got me hooked on Mustie.
Waiting for that too!
@@johndavid8363 all lawnmowers!
@@johndavid8363 small engine master race.
Great video, thanks for tearing it down for our curiosity! Very entertaining
After the first 13 minutes all I could hear in my head was Eric O from S Main Motors saying "There's your problem, Lady". By minute 35, he would be weeping, "Oh Lady, I am so sorry."
You are missing out godzilla if you don't know who Eric o is.
@Godzilla - HAAA!!
Ivan would have a hard time finding any codes with his scanner ☺
"So it has its plusses and its minusses ,- it all depends on how you look at it ... "
Life in a nutshell
Dear bea kittelscherz
Nice to meet you here again.
👍👌👏 Yeah, it's always the same: Ones junk is respectively can be the other ones treasure. For instance Marcijunebug is restoring "Pickle", an old extremely rotten VW split window barn door bus. I would've never touched it, but she is extremely talented, disciplined and patient. She can bring almost anything back to life. I bet that you already know her channel. If not I highly recommend to watch her videos.
Best regards, luck and health.
If there's one thing I've learned from my years watching Mustie, it's how to rebuild a volkswagen engine! Always love your Vdub projects ❤
Mustie, this video was a Stephen King horror movie. It was hard to watch the destruction of the engine. Please save what you can and get this bug running. VW bugs are the only cars with a soul. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for the sequel.
I catch myself tilting my head and trying to see around the edge of the screen. I love these videos.
I told my wife once my beetle is up and running I want to go to the museum in MA to see your transport.
Sunday mornings wouldn't be the same without a Mustie1 video
LOL! ARE you going to bring it back to life? Love watching & listening to you!!!
Love it. Most VW engines you work on. I call bad. But you save them somehow. When you call one bad. It is plain horrible! Thank you for doing this video. Explaining each part. Why it can’t be saved. This was just incredible. Can’t wait to see how the rest of the restore on the car goes. Again your videos are top notch. I enjoy everyone of them. I may not be a mechanic. But I have new respect for engines. You do a great job! Keep up the great work. A name. That would be a mustie ONE.
I was thinking, "maybe I should mail Mustie a Christmas gift, some Tyvek suits, and a respirator " Some of the vehicles you've cleaned out were nassssteeeeee! LOL
I'm glad that came apart in your garage instead of mine!
I did this conversion about 35 years ago to my 65 used the new 1600 dual port flywheel to clearance the bellhousing worked great
Love it when you work on the old VW. More please.
Glad to see you back at it Mustie!
Looks like a fun engine to play with..... great video!
I’m shocked you got this one. Hats off to er, she’s seen better days. 👏🏻👏🏻
Boy! That vehicle lift is a real life saver. I bought one back in the 90's for my shop and love it.
I also recently purchased a hydraulic pallet jack with a table on it. It is GREAT for working on lawn mowers etc. and loading and unloading heavy stuff out of my vehicles. It all helps at the age of 75. Ha Ha
Tell us about that jack as per brand name, links to purchase. I have three harbor freight high position motorcycle lifts that will lift 28 inches and rated at 1100 pounds, but I never would exceed 950. The most used tool in my shop
@@ohiofarmer5918 that jack is barely working. VW engines are very light.
That slug reminds me when I was a teenager in the early 70's when everyone was using Quaker State. They used paraffin in the oil and got sued and had to replace engines.
Can't remember how many years since I subscribed, but this kind of video was the reason. Great content my friend 👌
That's a glow stick green, great video. Regards Steve
That reminds me of the 64 VW I had when I was stationed in Germany from 73 to 75. It was 5 different colors with a 58 red left finder. Since I was a recovery wrecker operator, I was able to get free parts off of VW's that the people left and didn't sell when they got out of the army before I would take them to the salvage yard, I would get the motor out and put in mine. I went from a 1200cc to a 1300cc and then to a 1500cc. The only think bad was it would always grind when shifting, but I still drove it that way for 2 years. I gave it away before I left
Well it's official. I am truly addicted to Mustie1! This morning I kept refreshing YT just hoping that Mustie would show up. Finally, after an hour of having the shakes and clicking UA-cam over and over, my fix of Mustie showed up. The chills stopped, nausea abated, and normalcy returned to the world. But wait! I just realized I have to wait another week for the next Mustie1. Oh Lord, give me strength...