This is an awesome rebuild. I have had five Beetles in the last 40 years, ranging from a 1968 through to a 1972 and I wish I had an engine like this in just one of them. I rebuilt the ‘68, but back in the late 80’s these bolt on parts weren’t available. Sounds so good too! Well done…I miss my Beetles really badly now 😥
Wow that engine looks great but the exhaust is next level. Man I learned to drive on an early 70’s super beetle. If it had looked like this one I would have more kids.
Dear Reader, I can see a bright future for Mr. CT, now his skills have grown in all directions. If he want's to, he can become a local garage for all classic VW cars (or German cars), and offer all customers a small discount if they agree to let him make video's about the proces. It would give him an enormous variety of classic cars to tinker with (as much simultaneously as can be managed), and it would give him a source for many new video's, and a road of discoveries. Why? Because he's good at tinkering and at making video's. Well done, Sir. With Kind Regards, Michel F. van den Brun Dutch pedestrian
Excellent build….. years ago someone mentioned to me always use German made vw gas hose , nothing else. As you know vw gas leaks are usually not very forgiving. Best of luck, here forward, Darin is a master. Can’t wait for the video of complete bug transformation.
what I used to do when installing the throw out bearing was to take a channel lock pliers and put the clip against the bottom right (starter side) arm and using the water pump plier grab the top of the clip and have that in the jaws closest to the interlocking jaw and the tip of the pliers down by the bottom of the arm where the opened end of the clip is visible and rotate the handle of the pliers clockwise and the clip will roll over the bottom end of the support arm. Works great and only one person. Learned this from a German mechanic who worked back in Germany in the factory. One other thing. I used to put some grease on the end of the trans input shaft to help the clutch friction plate mate more easily.
The torque wrench should click while the bolt is in motion. If it clicks immediately you don't really know the torque of that bolt, it may be looser or tighter than spec. Just a tip for anyone watching this video. Nice build! 👍
@ DAW 75 You are definitely correct about the bolt possibly being over tight, but not loose, the wrench would obviously torque it up to spec if it was still loose.
@@daw7563 I don't have look anything up, I've worked my entire working life with bolts and tension wrenches, over fifty years and what you are saying is nonsense.
Hello, Mr. CT. This is where things get serious 😁and there is absolutely no way back!! The thing looks AWESOME,😮 with the enginge pimped up to the level.. I'm impressed of your build so far, the body still needs a lot of work, but this is a major waypoint to success. If you can drive it to finish, it will be a pretty valuable mean machine. You also learned a lot and put your skills to practice, anyway dont' get just carried away and remember rusty, the dragon and others are waitihg for you. After the first success experience, it will be easier down the road. Be proud of your work, cheers and keep going! 👍
Desde el comienzo de este proyecto que te seguimos con mi hijo de 12 años que tiene un pequeño retraso madurativo y estamos tan emocionados como vos por este paso..saludos cordiales desde Chaco al norte de Argentina. esperamos con ansias el resto del montaje. Felicitaciones
I’d still say you have the perfect opportunity to finish restoring the metal work on the body and repaint the shell so it’s a prefect car again It would be far nicer to see it completely restored, as nice as patina cars can be, i think yours has needed too much work now to waste leaving it all rusty again Just my 2 cents anyway 👍🏻
Hey Maverick, the 65 beetle body has too many rust holes on all the panels. The hood, deck lid, front and rear fenders everything would have to be replaced. It does not make $$$ sense to restore it like that. They are far too many other body's out there with less rust that would be good to completely restore and paint. We will have a project like that coming soon! =)
Hands up all those who’d like to see this brand new engine, transmission and an effectively a new chassis united with a fully restored and beautifully painted body and interior?
Mate, I've just discovered your site yesterday watching your first drive on the street...Loved that, but when those bolts finally slotted into place, mate I was so damn excited for you 👍🇦🇺👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Now I have to start at the beginning and watch from day 1 Legend Mate ..Brilliant videos are now my "Go to " for Beetle Resto ,👍
You should drive it back to Georgia and show the family who sold it to you and helped you load it up. I remember his cool signs in storage containers 😊
This is a good moment, CT Garage is looking good. You may have to paint this one because of everything else being painted and nice, either way good job.
Thanks Richard! Yes, it's nice being back in the garage for a few days. Brings back good memories! Not painting this one...not yet anyways! =0 Thank you! =)
Time to rig up the controls and drive the chassis? Ha, you are going to! Awesome! Love the custom tins! The stud for the starter doesn't pass through the engine case at all, so I wouldn't say it counts.
This is magnificent. To drop the body on the chassis you will need to take the carbs and manifolds out but you’re getting there. Don’t forget to install the ground strap at the nose of the transaxle as well as the rubber snubbers on the front beam and the plastic bushing in the chassis for the shift rod. Now is the perfect time without the body on. We’re getting there!!! 😉💪👏
Now you have taken UA-cam videos of VW work to a new level of excellence and a story that is singular, maybe not finished but you have hit it out if the ball park! My vote is to finish out the body with original NEW paint, in fact body and interior I think should be like new car factory condition. Thanks for super videos and it’s not only content but also your easy friendly personality.
Wow that's awesome. That motor looks and sounds amazing... Love the color keep up the great work 👍 can't wait to see you ripping up the road . Have a great rest of your weekend. Thanks for sharing...
I didn't see the deflecting plates on this build. I hope he realizes they are not there. Or he will have over heating problems. Every piece of sheet metal must be there.
@@CTmoog Have you got the correct dimension fuel line or is it too big? Afaik the clamp keeps the line from slipping off over the bump on the hose connection but should not really compress the line much to provide a seal. Or maybe you have a pump for use with fuel injection and it has too much pressure for the hose clamp connections.
I would like to see some progress on the old Bronco and the dragon, if they’re still in the works. I don’t blame you for doing this old bug, it will be worth some serious coin.
Where the fuel lines and/or any electrical, cables pass through holes in tinware ensure rubber grommets or similar are in place to prevent sharp edges doing damage. I speak from somewhat expensive experience. So far looks fantastic.
Una gran nostalgia escuchar el sonido característico del motor bóxer de VW. Es y será por siempre un gran prodigio del avance tecnológico de este motor de aquella epoca.
Hi CT, my friend just now one great show of the newly Installed Engine with great color and nice sound, you did accomplices a big piece of work here for now, and waiting for installing the body on the chassis again and the first drive to keep up the good work well-done buddy🙏🏻👍🏻. Ivè also to mention you wearing a pair of nice new Boots.cq shoes🇺🇸👍🏻☮, 🇳🇴🇳🇱greetings Hubertus
For those younger, less experienced mechanics, the alignment tool has nothing to do with the PRESSURE PLATE, the only thing the alignment tool aligns is the friction disk so the transmission will be easier to install
Congratulations. Looking great. I was hoping to be at the running stage. Got mine to fire but need to push outside as I put oil down cylinders, and not had chance with uk rain all the time. Can't wait to hear it run.
You need to check with your engine builder about the tins to go under the engine to blow the cooling air out the back, without the tins the engine could overheat being you live in the south. You will also need to make a tin to take the place of the heat exchanger for deflecting the air out the back. The engines were designed to have the tins sending the air out the rear or the hot air could get sucked into the cooling fan decreasing the cooling affect causing it to overheat which could damage your engine. Turn your battery around or when you get the body mounted back on it could short out on the front of the back seat. Bugs always had the battery terminals facing the rear of the car.
If the bolts are too short you need to get the correct size because you wil full the bellhousing threads out For any application the bolt length has to be correct
Hey CT, long time. But I've been lurking around. It's great to see the progress that you're making on the 65. We can see your excitement In getting it done. A lot of hard work is paying off. Keep it up. I want a ride when It's done. I'm watching brother.
Ohhh boy!!! it's coming together!!! Can't wait to see you drive it!
Ground strap should be attached to non-painted metal on the chassis side. Cool video Yo!
Thanks Roger! Good to know. =)
💯🔥! That 65 is going be such a blast to drive !
Thanks man!!!
This is an awesome rebuild. I have had five Beetles in the last 40 years, ranging from a 1968 through to a 1972 and I wish I had an engine like this in just one of them. I rebuilt the ‘68, but back in the late 80’s these bolt on parts weren’t available. Sounds so good too! Well done…I miss my Beetles really badly now 😥
Bonjour de France bon travail et un super moteur qui tourne rond et sans fumé
Thank you! =)
I am paralyzed !! THIS IS A STATE OF ART !! congratulations.... amazing super job ! you brought this car to life !
Thanks RC! =)
It’s running 😊
Well done!
Now the fun starts! 🎉
Wow that engine looks great but the exhaust is next level. Man I learned to drive on an early 70’s super beetle. If it had looked like this one I would have more kids.
What an engine ! Better than new 👍
Can't wait to see you driving this baby .
Thanks man! You might see that soon! =)
Dear Reader,
I can see a bright future for Mr. CT, now his skills have grown in all directions. If he want's to, he can become a local garage for all classic VW cars (or German cars), and offer all customers a small discount if they agree to let him make video's about the proces.
It would give him an enormous variety of classic cars to tinker with (as much simultaneously as can be managed), and it would give him a source for many new video's, and a road of discoveries.
Why? Because he's good at tinkering and at making video's.
Well done, Sir.
With Kind Regards,
Michel F. van den Brun
Dutch pedestrian
that's NICE! glad to see this one is going back together.
Thanks buddy!
An engine in your bedroom? Mrs. CT must’ve loved that lol. Not a chance I can store anything like that in my bedroom lol
I know that was a great feeling to make it GO!! I could hear it in your voice. Nice job!
so glad to see the engine reunited with the transmission and running"
Thanks Gerald!
My goodness, that is clean-looking now. I remember when you started this project.
Thank you! =)
That engine is magnificent you must be proud all your hard work paying off cant wait till you put the body on the frame great video CT
Yep, lock washers are a must.
Thank you my friend! =) It feels pretty good!
This is so beautiful this engine, and also the chassis with the brakes 👍👌👌👌👌👌
Excellent build….. years ago someone mentioned to me always use German made vw gas hose , nothing else. As you know vw gas leaks are usually not very forgiving.
Best of luck, here forward, Darin is a master.
Can’t wait for the video of complete bug transformation.
what I used to do when installing the throw out bearing was to take a channel lock pliers and put the clip against the bottom right (starter side) arm and using the water pump plier grab the top of the clip and have that in the jaws closest to the interlocking jaw and the tip of the pliers down by the bottom of the arm where the opened end of the clip is visible and rotate the handle of the pliers clockwise and the clip will roll over the bottom end of the support arm. Works great and only one person. Learned this from a German mechanic who worked back in Germany in the factory. One other thing. I used to put some grease on the end of the trans input shaft to help the clutch friction plate mate more easily.
Awesome CT it must be nice to work at home ! Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
Thanks Mike! Yes, it's nice to be back in the garage for a bit! =)
Esse Fusca está ficando incrível!!!!!!
The torque wrench should click while the bolt is in motion. If it clicks immediately you don't really know the torque of that bolt, it may be looser or tighter than spec. Just a tip for anyone watching this video.
Nice build! 👍
"You got that right" Cosmo Kramer
@ DAW 75 You are definitely correct about the bolt possibly being over tight, but not loose, the wrench would obviously torque it up to spec if it was still loose.
@@daw7563 Nonsense.
@@itsamemario8014 no its not, look it up if you don't believe me.
@@daw7563 I don't have look anything up, I've worked my entire working life with bolts and tension wrenches, over fifty years and what you are saying is nonsense.
Hello, Mr. CT. This is where things get serious 😁and there is absolutely no way back!! The thing looks AWESOME,😮 with the enginge pimped up to the level.. I'm impressed of your build so far, the body still needs a lot of work, but this is a major waypoint to success. If you can drive it to finish, it will be a pretty valuable mean machine. You also learned a lot and put your skills to practice, anyway dont' get just carried away and remember rusty, the dragon and others are waitihg for you. After the first success experience, it will be easier down the road. Be proud of your work, cheers and keep going! 👍
I do this for a living every day I restore vehicles 🚗 most vehicles take 6 months to a 2 years to restore so sorry if I’m hard on him
Olá boa tarde.
Keep on going to the end, CT! Great milestone! Well done!
Thanks Adam! =)
EXCELLENT. JOB. SO FAR....RUNS BETTER. THAN. ANY. BUG IVE EVER SEEN..
Thanks Chris!
Would love to see that blue on the body with a new interior. Great work!!!!
Really nice looking engine
Thanks buddy! =) How's that beam coming along?
That exhaust is next-level for a VW. ❤
Yes it is really nice! =) Thank you!
I suggest painting the wheels. Beautiful engine paint. Love it ! 4 wheel disc brakes are aw ! New tranny too !
That is just a beautiful thing!!!
Thank you! =)
Desde el comienzo de este proyecto que te seguimos con mi hijo de 12 años que tiene un pequeño retraso madurativo y estamos tan emocionados como vos por este paso..saludos cordiales desde Chaco al norte de Argentina. esperamos con ansias el resto del montaje. Felicitaciones
Dude that engine is beautiful 😍!!!!!!
Thanks Justin! =)
I’d still say you have the perfect opportunity to finish restoring the metal work on the body and repaint the shell so it’s a prefect car again
It would be far nicer to see it completely restored, as nice as patina cars can be, i think yours has needed too much work now to waste leaving it all rusty again
Just my 2 cents anyway 👍🏻
Hey Maverick, the 65 beetle body has too many rust holes on all the panels. The hood, deck lid, front and rear fenders everything would have to be replaced. It does not make $$$ sense to restore it like that. They are far too many other body's out there with less rust that would be good to completely restore and paint. We will have a project like that coming soon! =)
Hi Ct
It wouldnt take to long to fill the holes in the chaise to fill and repaint to look like new again
Hopefully the gia will be a complete resto
Hands up all those who’d like to see this brand new engine, transmission and an effectively a new chassis united with a fully restored and beautifully painted body and interior?
Hey Julian, send me $5,000 for primer, filler, paint, clear and all the new body panels and I will make it happen! Thank you! =)
@@CTmoog Correct,damn it!!!!
M I just want That he slapped the look of the wheels
Mate, I've just discovered your site yesterday watching your first drive on the street...Loved that, but when those bolts finally slotted into place, mate I was so damn excited for you 👍🇦🇺👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.
Now I have to start at the beginning and watch from day 1
Legend Mate ..Brilliant videos are now my "Go to " for Beetle Resto ,👍
I can't wait, I'm new here so I have to catch up 👍
Those grungy rims have got my OCD all fired up. LOL Sweet engine, I was a little surprised to see it sitting there all ready to go.
I know...I might have to get some new wheels! =)
@@CTmoog Or grab a can of spray paint and do a quick 2 minute refurb. :-)
I would leave the stock wheels to stay with the patina/sleeper theme.
Grungy rims looks perfect on this. “Come as you are, as you were
As I want you to be”
You should drive it back to Georgia and show the family who sold it to you and helped you load it up. I remember his cool signs in storage containers 😊
Hey Todd! That's a great idea! =) I might do that.
I think about my '66 Beetle often. It would be nice to know if it's still alive somewhere. Glad to see this!
That is one 'mad' exhaust system!. 🙂 Nuff said.
I really liked your project, and the care you take in the preparation and assembly. Congratulations on the work, it's fascinating.
This is a good moment, CT Garage is looking good. You may have to paint this one because of everything else being painted and nice, either way good job.
Thanks Richard! Yes, it's nice being back in the garage for a few days. Brings back good memories! Not painting this one...not yet anyways! =0 Thank you! =)
Nice! It's timed perfectly!
Yes, VWDarrin knows how to build them! =)
Time to rig up the controls and drive the chassis? Ha, you are going to! Awesome! Love the custom tins!
The stud for the starter doesn't pass through the engine case at all, so I wouldn't say it counts.
Thanks man! Yes, drive video coming soon! =)
So nice to see it all broken down and fresh with a new start. I did that exact thing with a 69 back in 2001. Well done mate
This engine is so beautiful, well done!
Thanks Albert!
what a beautiful job you did 👍🏻✨
This is magnificent. To drop the body on the chassis you will need to take the carbs and manifolds out but you’re getting there. Don’t forget to install the ground strap at the nose of the transaxle as well as the rubber snubbers on the front beam and the plastic bushing in the chassis for the shift rod. Now is the perfect time without the body on. We’re getting there!!! 😉💪👏
Well done CT, a milestone hit 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks David! It feels pretty good! =)
CT merhaba,bu seriyi ilgi ile izliyorum,kaporta ve motor mekanik işçiliğiniz çok titiz ve temiz sizi tebrik diyorum Türkiye’den selamlar,
Hüseyin abi, motoru şanzımana civataladı, motorun altı boşta, civatalar yetiyor mu motorun ağırlığını taşımaya?
Now you have taken UA-cam videos of VW work to a new level of excellence and a story that is singular, maybe not finished but you have hit it out if the ball park!
My vote is to finish out the body with original NEW paint, in fact body and interior I think should be like new car factory condition. Thanks for super videos and it’s not only content but also your easy friendly personality.
Thank you my friend! =) I really appreciate it!
Wow that's awesome. That motor looks and sounds amazing... Love the color keep up the great work 👍 can't wait to see you ripping up the road . Have a great rest of your weekend. Thanks for sharing...
Thanks man!
That blueish silver paint on that doghouse shroud is art. I switched mine from a remote back to doghouse with all stock thermostat and air deflecting.
I didn't see the deflecting plates on this build. I hope he realizes they are not there. Or he will have over heating problems. Every piece of sheet metal must be there.
@tfm1449 its not so much over heating. Its heat expansion and wear long term. If you're running a race car it doesn't matter as much
Wow, it runs fantastic, i love th exhaust 👍👍
A thing of beauty 😊
Thanks my friend!!! =)
Very nice a clean looking motor congrates
Thanks Adam!
Hola que emocionante cogratulation, saludos desde Chile, un abrazo
Thank you my friend! =)
That exhaust is wild. I had a 2110cc motor and cannot recall what exh looked like? Been a long time
Sweet job vw Darren did on that engine 👍💯
Hey Atom! Yes, Darrin really knows how to build and engine !
@@CTmoog sweet👍
Man that chassis is starting to look awesome! Glad you caught the fuel leak in time! That could have gone horribly wrong!👌😎👍great video CT!
Thanks man! Yes, that leak was pretty bad! =)
@@CTmoog Have you got the correct dimension fuel line or is it too big? Afaik the clamp keeps the line from slipping off over the bump on the hose connection but should not really compress the line much to provide a seal. Or maybe you have a pump for use with fuel injection and it has too much pressure for the hose clamp connections.
Great job! Keep it going CT!
Thanks Steve!
I would like to see some progress on the old Bronco and the dragon, if they’re still in the works. I don’t blame you for doing this old bug, it will be worth some serious coin.
Thank you! Yes, we will get to them at some point. =)
Bet your partner doesn’t know your in the garage in your good gear! Nice work just discovered your channel 👍
This is a satisfying video for all that are following. Great work.
Amazing CT. Keep going. You are getting so close. Your hard work and perseverance are to be congratulated. God Bless my friend
Thanks! I really appreciate that my friend! =)
Coming along nicely, very impressive.
nice shoe redwing and new engine....so cool
Awesome ,that engine sound marvelous and it looks strong.
Where the fuel lines and/or any electrical, cables pass through holes in tinware ensure rubber grommets or similar are in place to prevent sharp edges doing damage. I speak from somewhat expensive experience. So far looks fantastic.
Thanks Brian! Yes, I will install all the rubber soon.
Una gran nostalgia escuchar el sonido característico del motor bóxer de VW. Es y será por siempre un gran prodigio del avance tecnológico de este motor de aquella epoca.
Hi CT, my friend just now one great show of the newly Installed Engine with great color and nice sound, you did accomplices a big piece of work here for now, and waiting for installing the body on the chassis again and the first drive to keep up the good work well-done buddy🙏🏻👍🏻. Ivè also to mention you wearing a pair of nice new Boots.cq shoes🇺🇸👍🏻☮, 🇳🇴🇳🇱greetings Hubertus
Thanks Hubertus!
For those younger, less experienced mechanics, the alignment tool has nothing to do with the PRESSURE PLATE, the only thing the alignment tool aligns is the friction disk so the transmission will be easier to install
Very clean sir! Outstanding job!
It sound very well. Amazing
Looking mint!!! 👍🏼
Thank you!
Great work as always 👍👍
Thank you! =)
Finally looks your first complete restoration will be happening soon.
Engine sounds incredible..... nice and amazing work by your friend
I’m loving your videos. So much info to refer to
You need to have hardened bolts holding the clutch to the flywheel. Standard bolts will shear off from the clutch pressure
Yes, I'm going to get the good ones....That would not be good...Thank you! =)
Yeah, and HT spring washers too.
Most bolts have the hardness right on them. You could use bolts from the Tractor Supply Store if they carried metric
Now I've added my 2cents when my original thought was, I don't think this guy is using pakistani hardware 🤦♂️
So fun to watch. Inspirational for sure
Old school engine back to live. Beautiful VW. 👍👏
John Muir would be proud of you :)
That had to feel pretty awesome for such an easy start-up! Very awesome!
Congratulations. Looking great. I was hoping to be at the running stage. Got mine to fire but need to push outside as I put oil down cylinders, and not had chance with uk rain all the time. Can't wait to hear it run.
You need to check with your engine builder about the tins to go under the engine to blow the cooling air out the back, without the tins the engine could overheat being you live in the south. You will also need to make a tin to take the place of the heat exchanger for deflecting the air out the back. The engines were designed to have the tins sending the air out the rear or the hot air could get sucked into the cooling fan decreasing the cooling affect causing it to overheat which could damage your engine. Turn your battery around or when you get the body mounted back on it could short out on the front of the back seat. Bugs always had the battery terminals facing the rear of the car.
Love the color of the tins. Chassis looks good also. Dennis does some great work.
Keep it up man.
freaky guy, just make an EV ?
Why the crap ?
Motor looks sweet. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
So good! The engine looks and sounds sweet. That is one mint chasis and drivetrain. Congratulations, must feel amazing.
Crap engine, old people need medieval cars ?
Amazing? What is amazing ?
Hey CT, old friend, chassis and engine are looking amazing, loving your journey as always here in Australia. Keep doing what you do. Cheers, Guy.
Hello Guy! thank you so much my friend!
If the motor/bell-housing bolt is too short to use washers, Loctite might be a good idea.
Beautiful build!
If the bolts are too short you need to get the correct size because you wil full the bellhousing threads out
For any application the bolt length has to be correct
Great Build...... Thanks for the vid!
very beautiful❤👏👏👏
Thank you! =)
This is the best video I have ever seen, there is no other like it, congratulations and greetings.
Thank you! 😃
Great Work on that bug chassie, and engine look great. Finish this project and get to work on Rusty
CT your living the dream with that Bug. I with I could find one to rebuild.
Thanks man! There are plenty of them out there. Look on FB market place and CL.
Hi CT, beautiful motor that Darrin built for you. Can't wait to see you take it for a spin
Thanks Tim! =)
Sounds sweet 👍💯🔥
Thanks man!
Engine sounds great!
Thanks Peter!
The moment I've been waiting for. Exciting!!
Hey CT, long time. But I've been lurking around. It's great to see the progress that you're making on the 65. We can see your excitement In getting it done. A lot of hard work is paying off.
Keep it up. I want a ride when It's done. I'm watching brother.
Thanks Ron! I appreciate that buddy!
Sweet sounding engine! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻
Muy Bonita Máquina, Saludos desde México 🇲🇽👍