Cant get enough of this thing since i saw it a few years ago. This guy has one of the most colorful automotive imaginations ive ever seen. What a beautiful expression. I cant even dream up anything close to this in ,well, my wildest dreams!
12:38 cool idea. I've been known to glue a grille emblem from a mk1 into the rear axle beam hole on said vehicles. Just gotta snag an extra one to do both sides ✌️
@victortaveira8271 the idea of a v4 to us Americans is strange. It's a very rare layout that is only seen in a few motorcycle and industrial engines here stateside.
In this day and age of anybody just signing a check and getting crate 850HP, these are the builds we should be doing. Do a cool, interesting build with unique engines and don't worry about peak horsepower
EXTREMELY unique project that makes other builders look silly. Karl from Japhands (Make it Kustom), Brent from Halfass Kustoms, Paul from FabRats and many others need to see what actually being CREATIVE is and start using something other than an LS engine in a build. Thumbs up Ron!
Fantastic engeneering,he's a genious,amazing project!Greetings from Brazil,the land where the beetles are legends,and they are called "Fuscas"by the brazilians.Brilliant work!
Don't forget that the Fittipaldi brothers built a Beetle for competitions with two engines like this, but central/rear, which generated 400 hp in 1969!
The most genius aspect of this car is hinted at in its sound. Ron has phased the two engines crankshafts by 90 degrees to end up with almost exactly a "Big block" v8 firing order/sound. He could have just connected them in series to have same cylinders fire together in each engine which would make it sound no different to just one engine. The Scat engine components probably permit the V8-type firing order as the original VW cranks would probably be prone to breakages with the torsional excursions of the long combined crankshaft.
My neighbor has just restored one of these Squarebacks but I can definitely say I've never seen 2 combined 2.3L engines and the 50/50 weight distribution is icing on the cake. 454? Nein! Better MPG!
"just like this one" is what people always say when they set upon me in my vw at a gas station, usually turn out they has a 70somthing and mine is a 54.
We had one of these, a 411 in the early 70's. Dad bought it as the family's 1st new car, from Don Corlett Imports in Louisville, Ky. I was 7 or 8 so I love this!❤
Insane build - oldschool design - Almost a gasser. Too cool could easily be the graphics on the doors and it would still be an understatement... A product of hard labour, a big love and a great sense of humor. The craftsmanship is excellent/masterclass.
The sound....I've seen multiple videos of this car. Love the engine and execution. So glad you included the driving footage. Sounds like a dragster. The exhaust, the way the engines are tied together and timed together. Amazing.
Awesome build, love the vintage paint scheme, we use to apply the panel, lace work to our motorcycles back in the day, the sound takes me back to the days of Island Dragway, NJ...an excellent balance of old-school & new mechanics, lots of planning, incredible vehicle! 🤯
Had a 68 type 3. Installed a 1600 with the dual carbs. Ran great, with the rear engine and most weight on the rear. Would glide over large pot holes. Couldn’t beat it.
The Fittipaldi Brothers built a VW Beetle for competitions with two engines like this, but centrally/rear, which generated 400 hp in 1969! Awesome too Google it: Fusca Fittipaldi
This is truely phenomenal!! I would try shorter/thicker intake runner tubes,locating the carbs lower and trying a length of ram-tune tubes to reach the equivalent height but this guy might've tried different thickness in those runner tubes and found sweet spot point. Man!,The frickn thing sounds awesome!! You don't come across great minds like this guy often. Originality,functionality and last,but not least, great taste in theme style!!!😘
The mesh in the vents also keeps wasps from building nests in there. I put screen in what was my 68 Corolla's "fresh air" intake after popping the vent open on the freeway one day and getting a cloud of red wasps in the car. DownshiftdownshiftdownshiftJUMP!! I did not get stung somewhow. Had to pull the cowl panel off to clear them out. It's just a straight hole from the cowl to the vent door
Since you found the most amazing VW in the world I'll give you a thumbs up! I so thought it was something completely different when it arrived on screen at the start!
Great job. Great information, great interview, great footage....like I said, I've seen multiple videos of this car, gotta say, this video is the best I've seen
Truly incredible machine, a one-of-a-kind and hopefully never copied ❤️❤️ I get it right that the two mated blocks share one common crankshaft? Because this sounds like one 8 cylinder and for sure not like 2x four. The sound is amazing. A little like a Flathead V8, but for sure you hear the Volkswagen flat /horizontally opposed engine characteristic! Oh my god!!! ❤❤
First car was a 71 and had a engine from a 73’ Porsche, driver/passenger window was made one piece, the pillar was removed to make the back windows one piece, had these “funnels” over the rear vents to force a bit more air to engine. It was a fun first car, took the surf boards to the beach. Had to sell it for a down payment on a more reliable one. Sad day
-So now I guess the two flat 4 Boxer engines are mounted so that the crankshafts are 90 degrees to each other in order to make that awesome V8 sound? Otherwise, it would just sound like two Type 1's driving down the road next to each other at the same speed....
A front motored VW Squareback Gasser with a flat eight motor?
The mind boggles.
That's awesome.
Too/two cool.
Right? They nailed the name
Flat-8 just sounds so exotic
Old school here, This cat deserves mad props, Absolutely astounding.
Yeah it’s incredible!
As a VW lover, respect to this guy and his sons for putting together such a cool machine.
They did great!
That is way more original than a small block. Kudos!
Indeed! And to think he considered putting in a 454...Killer choice to go this route!
Cant get enough of this thing since i saw it a few years ago.
This guy has one of the most colorful automotive imaginations ive ever seen. What a beautiful expression.
I cant even dream up anything close to this in ,well, my wildest dreams!
12:38 cool idea.
I've been known to glue a grille emblem from a mk1 into the rear axle beam hole on said vehicles.
Just gotta snag an extra one to do both sides ✌️
Its one thing to dream up something like this.... but to actually do it?! Respect.
What a clean build!
Yeah its a great build!
Man the way that thing sounds I would swear it's a V8 just hearing the idle
…well a flat 8 anyhow!😂
It's interesting how the flat layout and being aircooled made little difference to the beautiful sound of an 8 cylinder engine. 😅
Because traditional american V8 is a simple two V4, or angled boxer V4, bolted together
@victortaveira8271 the idea of a v4 to us Americans is strange. It's a very rare layout that is only seen in a few motorcycle and industrial engines here stateside.
@bbracing3925 that's because a v4 are shit engines
This guy is obviously a genius and awesome creator, bravo.
I don’t know what’s more amazing!? Ron or the car!? Both are badass! 👍🏻 Good stuff!
rons voice can also be used to strip paint
@@krusher74 LMFAO 😂
In this day and age of anybody just signing a check and getting crate 850HP, these are the builds we should be doing. Do a cool, interesting build with unique engines and don't worry about peak horsepower
EXTREMELY unique project that makes other builders look silly. Karl from Japhands (Make it Kustom), Brent from Halfass Kustoms, Paul from FabRats and many others need to see what actually being CREATIVE is and start using something other than an LS engine in a build. Thumbs up Ron!
Fantastic engeneering,he's a genious,amazing project!Greetings from Brazil,the land where the beetles are legends,and they are called "Fuscas"by the brazilians.Brilliant work!
Don't forget that the Fittipaldi brothers built a Beetle for competitions with two engines like this, but central/rear, which generated 400 hp in 1969!
The most genius aspect of this car is hinted at in its sound. Ron has phased the two engines crankshafts by 90 degrees to end up with almost exactly a "Big block" v8 firing order/sound. He could have just connected them in series to have same cylinders fire together in each engine which would make it sound no different to just one engine. The Scat engine components probably permit the V8-type firing order as the original VW cranks would probably be prone to breakages with the torsional excursions of the long combined crankshaft.
Thanks so much for explaining!! I was about to say: Crossplane sound for sure!! Bitchin cool sound!
This is a fantastic build - totally off the wall and sounds fantastic!
Wow, just wow!
I agree!
That Volkswagen is totally unique it sounds awesome
first time i have seen the work "unique" used correctly in a long time!
My neighbor has just restored one of these Squarebacks but I can definitely say I've never seen 2 combined 2.3L engines and the 50/50 weight distribution is icing on the cake. 454? Nein! Better MPG!
Really freaking awesome! What a nostalgic look.
Yeah it checks all of the boxes for cool factor!
My very first car was a 71 just like this one. Well, not JUST like this one. It was a 71 wagon, we’ll just leave it there.
No twin engine front swap? 😂
@@jalopy_jeff Lol. Only in my dreams man.
Mine was a 71 too.
"just like this one" is what people always say when they set upon me in my vw at a gas station, usually turn out they has a 70somthing and mine is a 54.
I cant get enough of this thing! That flat 8 sounds crazy!!
Unbelievable. I own four air cooled VW Vanagon Westphalias and do all my own work . This guy blows my mind .
Saw this vehicle back when it was in raw primer what a mind blowing build it fooled a lot of people as it rolled into Scottsdale good guys show
Ron told me about that! A great moment for sure to have people think it’s V8 swapped until the hood opens!
We had one of these, a 411 in the early 70's. Dad bought it as the family's 1st new car, from Don Corlett Imports in Louisville, Ky. I was 7 or 8 so I love this!❤
I've seen photos and short video clips of this car many times, thank you for interviewing the builder and giving a peek under the hood.
Absolutely! That’s what I’m hear for!
hes driving it properly, we love to see it
Insane build - oldschool design - Almost a gasser. Too cool could easily be the graphics on the doors and it would still be an understatement... A product of hard labour, a big love and a great sense of humor. The craftsmanship is excellent/masterclass.
I knew a guy that had a built flat four in the front of a Datsun pick up. It worked great and was his daily driver.
Oh that’s rad!
The sound....I've seen multiple videos of this car. Love the engine and execution. So glad you included the driving footage. Sounds like a dragster. The exhaust, the way the engines are tied together and timed together. Amazing.
Tried to make the best video I could to share this thing properly!
I think there is only 1 word to say :
Bravo Monsieur 👏👏🤘💪 !!
This might actually be the coolest build I have ever seen and Ive seen a lot of crazy stuff... And that engine sound - 10 out of 10! ❤
Nice!
Man, that guy did a great job on that car. Its freaking sweet.
I agree!!
Awesome build, love the vintage paint scheme, we use to apply the panel, lace work to our motorcycles back in the day, the sound takes me back to the days of Island Dragway, NJ...an excellent balance of old-school & new mechanics, lots of planning, incredible vehicle! 🤯
On second thought, all it needs is some wheely-bars! Lol! ✌️👍🙃🤠
I had 1970 square back in green. Bought in 1972. One of my favorite cars.
this thing be wild, love the sound of 2 flat 4 air coolers combined
This car's one of many reasons I thank God for hearing and seeing. It looks and sounds great 😅
Don’t forget to check out Ron’s page and hit him up for fabrication work! Thanks for watching!
I'll say it again, those engines sound amazing. My mind is blown on how that came out
Right?
2332 was my dad's go to na bracket engine. would run 12.00's all day long. That's a killer setup. Would love to have myself a squareback.
This has to be the most unbelievable cars ive ever seen, crazy cool, a must see for all
that sounds very chunky, I love it! , I would be happy with one of those motors!
Yeah a single motor would be a big bump in performance!
Had a 68 type 3.
Installed a 1600 with the dual carbs.
Ran great, with the rear engine and most weight on the rear.
Would glide over large pot holes.
Couldn’t beat it.
I saw a similar setup with 2 vw engines at the Bugorama in Phoenix 2 years ago. Very nice workmanship!
Drove a 66 for 25 years. Went through the So. Cal vw club days in Orange County. Nice to see yours!
Oh very nice!
Like this guy....keeping it all Vdub is cool. I'm with him...not every vehicle needs a bowtie...Nice ride Bro...I like it
thatis amazing. I have a 90 degree firing difference in my head with various firing order options. Very cool sound.
What a wonderful "flat 8", amazing project. Greetings from Brazil.
One of if not the best VW jobs l've seen
🧐🇬🇧
The Fittipaldi Brothers built a VW Beetle for competitions with two engines like this, but centrally/rear, which generated 400 hp in 1969! Awesome too
Google it: Fusca Fittipaldi
I use to hit the Pavillions often.
Would see some mind blowing stuff.
Old Trans Am series cars, GM Proving ground stuff, originals, just everything...
Love the home brewed engineering of this!
Power-to-
weight
ratio is
the key to making this one-of-a kind
sleeper mobile!!
street rod
BEST overall design yet!
Wow what a cool build, love Volkswagen's, never seen a twin setup before and that sound is incredible, just love it and well done 👍
Keeping the same engine manufacturer as the rest of the car is way better than just stuffing an LS into everything.
God damn thats the coolest car I’ve ever seen. Im not a big hot roder or gasser guy but damn i want that thing so bad.
This made my day seeing this absolutely gorgeous unique. Unique cars are my passion. He's got great taste
This is truely phenomenal!! I would try shorter/thicker intake runner tubes,locating the carbs lower and trying a length of ram-tune tubes to reach the equivalent height but this guy might've tried different thickness in those runner tubes and found sweet spot point. Man!,The frickn thing sounds awesome!! You don't come across great minds like this guy often. Originality,functionality and last,but not least, great taste in theme style!!!😘
The mesh in the vents also keeps wasps from building nests in there.
I put screen in what was my 68 Corolla's "fresh air" intake after popping the vent open on the freeway one day and getting a cloud of red wasps in the car.
DownshiftdownshiftdownshiftJUMP!! I did not get stung somewhow. Had to pull the cowl panel off to clear them out. It's just a straight hole from the cowl to the vent door
Super cool. Sounds great. That rear crank probably twists quite a lot. :)
Absolutely beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Great job. Great taste.❤❤❤❤
Completely solves the sound issue with a flat four ....times two to make it right....
fantastic job !!!!!!!!!!! ,anyone can build yet another bolt on clone ,dare to be differant !!!!! love it
Love the sound of that engine, it’s got a nice rumble….
Damn, what a cool, unique ride!
Absolutely! happy he went the route he did!
Stunningly Superb paint job; first class work complements well built aesthetic. Great work.
What a beautiful car totally amazing piece of art work.❤
Ron definitely nailed it!
this short road drive reminds me of this jimmy white's hemi many years ago.
I hope that’s a good thing
@@jalopy_jeff sure it is 😎
That is very Cool 😎 👌 I love the old school set up and paint .I dig the front wheels
Since you found the most amazing VW in the world I'll give you a thumbs up! I so thought it was something completely different when it arrived on screen at the start!
It looks tough, sounds tough & is tough, I love it!!
Great job. Great information, great interview, great footage....like I said, I've seen multiple videos of this car, gotta say, this video is the best I've seen
Much appreciated!
Absolutely unique and cool.👍
it sure is!
Truly incredible machine, a one-of-a-kind and hopefully never copied ❤️❤️ I get it right that the two mated blocks share one common crankshaft? Because this sounds like one 8 cylinder and for sure not like 2x four. The sound is amazing. A little like a Flathead V8, but for sure you hear the Volkswagen flat /horizontally opposed engine characteristic! Oh my god!!! ❤❤
Best sounding car in the history of life
Absolutely beautiful machine.
Wow! Awesome! Did not sound like a VW at all! Fast as well!
Sounds like a V8 and it moves!
Excellent build,man.Thanks for the video.
That’s what I’m here for!
That was a fun! Great interview btw. Very easy to watch.
Impressive. There is a lot of creativity on it. 🤩🤩
I can't stop looking at that hat.
Looks like the Flying Nun's brother.
Helluva hat, boss..
I’m confused as to how a guy who builds such an amazing car can think that hat is cool.
By all rights, you should be looking at a mid 10 second 1/4-mile car here. Nice!
Might be able to squeeze one more up there.
Basically a 917 boxer 12! 😂
First car was a 71 and had a engine from a 73’ Porsche, driver/passenger window was made one piece, the pillar was removed to make the back windows one piece, had these “funnels” over the rear vents to force a bit more air to engine. It was a fun first car, took the surf boards to the beach. Had to sell it for a down payment on a more reliable one. Sad day
I was a little bit disappointed to learn that he didn’t make any part of this car with his feet.
WOW!!! Such a wickedly cool machine.
Love the build.... nearly as much as I love the HAT!!
I want to know how the engines are mated and what the firing order is because it sounds friggin amazing
The engines are bolted at the crank via a flexplate, with the cranks offset by 90 degrees and thus alternate firing between motors.
@@jalopy_jeff that answers it!
That is impressive.
It sure is!
You have to hear this machine in person. Loudest car in the lot
A VW Beetle was fitted with 2 engines in 1969 by Fittipaldi brothers, and actually raced, in Brazil.
-So now I guess the two flat 4 Boxer engines are mounted so that the crankshafts are 90 degrees to each other in order to make that awesome V8 sound? Otherwise, it would just sound like two Type 1's driving down the road next to each other at the same speed....
That’s exactly right.
Nice work.
I had a concept of a classic 1920s roadster, powered by a Corvair engine (110hp or 140hp), mounted up front, with transaxle in back. ;-)
Amazing build
Very cool. It would have been nice to see the alternator and driveshaft setup.
I’m not a huge vw fan but this is excellent, well done
WELL DAMN!!!!! What a MONSTER!!!
That engine reminds me of something that would've ran in Can-Am or Interserie with limited success
Love the 4wd look.
Very cool! Nice clean build.
That's a badass gasser!
Awesome
That square is super cool! 😎🤙🌺