BUILDING THE LOWEST AUTO UNION EVER?!

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025

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  • @jeffreycaves2756
    @jeffreycaves2756 Год назад +31

    Cut the Rockers Off!! Also nice to see you and Cory reunited

  • @lowstandards5269
    @lowstandards5269 Год назад +1

    I just love all your builds
    Excited to see more low and rusty builds.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад

      It means a lot, Jay!! Im seriously going to come to Australia and do cool car stuff with you!!

  • @CaseysCustoms
    @CaseysCustoms Год назад +1

    I was about to comment “didn’t somebody already bag one of these?” Then i realized that was you 🤣🤣🤣

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад +1

      In the process at least 😂😂😂 Dude I am seriously LOVING the CRX build videos!! Been watching all of them! So sick!

    • @CaseysCustoms
      @CaseysCustoms Год назад

      @@JohnLudwick well thank you sir 🙌 keep up the good work 👍

  • @trashmouthhhh
    @trashmouthhhh Год назад +1

    Cut the rocker. Give Corey a hug for me ❤️

  • @cww8419
    @cww8419 Год назад +3

    I'm watching all of the ads for you now, brother. Let's get you guys paid

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад

      Haha I really appreciate that, man!!

  • @milliontimesno
    @milliontimesno Год назад +2

    So happy Cory is back !!

  • @Kylescaife
    @Kylescaife Год назад +3

    I am seriously in love with how much it is tucking those wheels man. This thing is perfect.
    Also hyped for you and Corey to be reunited and working on projects together again!

  • @simpsonhomerenovations
    @simpsonhomerenovations Год назад +1

    You were in my recommended, you have a new sub here! Love this content! 🤙🏼

  • @jacobscheetz6262
    @jacobscheetz6262 Год назад +3

    The content we've all been waiting for

  • @jamesvesely131
    @jamesvesely131 Год назад +7

    Dude I’m so excited for this. And the future of the channel with Cory. You two doing this work together is always a great thing to watch.

    • @jamesvesely131
      @jamesvesely131 Год назад

      Also yes cut rockers. Go big or go home! 😊

  • @deadroutines
    @deadroutines Год назад +1

    I'm really happy for Corey being able to move to Tennessee and I'm really happy/excited about the shop updates.

  • @Joshwaa___
    @Joshwaa___ Год назад +2

    i think personally need to keep the 15s! cut the rockers off and get that rear end a whole lot closer to the ground, but i would also cut to the very last mm near the window, body drop it over the pan but engine and box raise it to lose the rear camber, the less camber should give you more clearance to the window then you may even get a 17 with an elastic band on there.
    that type 3 motor looking a whole lot more necessary right now lol

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад

      Heck yes man! That’s exactly my plan, I want to raise the pan a bit more to alleviate the suspension at low and aired out heights! And yes, totally cutting those sills off 😂

    • @bigblockjalopy
      @bigblockjalopy Год назад

      No!!! Read my message why Not! Extend the rear quarters downwards instead and maybe even the wheel openings

  • @maxfetter7330
    @maxfetter7330 Год назад +2

    Cut half the rocker off!!!! So excited to see this thing all done and laid out 🤤🤤🤤

  • @Yelmer93
    @Yelmer93 Год назад +1

    Max involved, Corey is back... Good episode.

  • @Blaketography
    @Blaketography Год назад +2

    Props to Corey for making a big move! Love the progress on the SP it's gonna be an epic build to watch!
    Thanks to Eva Resto i'll also be getting rid of some daylight under the rear of my car Monday!!

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад +1

      Heck yes man! That’s awesome!

  • @stevekrech315
    @stevekrech315 Год назад +1

    The Boys are Back! Couldn't love the energy more!

  • @ike7909
    @ike7909 Год назад +2

    Glad to see Corey. Keep it up fella's!

  • @DirtyDannnthemannn
    @DirtyDannnthemannn Год назад +2

    Excited to see Corey on the channel! Stoked for both of you ❤

  • @_chewwyy
    @_chewwyy Год назад +2

    Great to see Corey aboard! He really helps your confidence to jump into big projects!

  • @TfeK
    @TfeK Год назад +1

    Great to see Corey in the channel again. Maybe his move will also help on pushing out some new podcast episodes?

  • @_swells8
    @_swells8 Год назад +1

    Love to see the growth! Cut those rockers!!

  • @preneshpakkiri5565
    @preneshpakkiri5565 Год назад +1

    Well done buddy awesome stuff lots of love from south Africa Johannesburg 🇿🇦

  • @Whitelightening09
    @Whitelightening09 Год назад +1

    Happy for the both of you! Can’t wait to see what you guys do next!

  • @SLOW_N_LOW_63BUG
    @SLOW_N_LOW_63BUG Год назад +3

    I look forward to every episode! Love seeing your projects and progress. I have been looking into EvaResto for a full air ride kit for my 63 bug. I’m excited to see the suspension part of the auto union on the beetle pan. It’s gonna look killer! 🤙

  • @base7022
    @base7022 Год назад +2

    But my heart hurts when I see the beautiful 1000SP being sawn in half. It's also the one with the more pointed tail fins, until 1962/63. I sat in it as a child; my father bought it new in 1959. The DKW 1000 Sp was built here in my city, in what was then the DKW factory in Düsseldorf-Derendorf. Our city's coat of arms was the horn button. This plant now produces the Mercedes Sprinter and was taken over by Mercedes in the 1960s, when Mercedes still owned "Auto Union" (that was Audi, Wanderer, Horch & DKW) and then sold it. “Auto Union” then became “Audi”.
    The 1000SP was called the little Thunderbird!
    Greetings
    Klaus from Düsseldorf

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад +2

      That is amazing! I have been to Düsseldorf! And yes, I know the history of Auto Union well! This 1000SP was too rotted and rusty to restore, so I chose to hot rod it and be able to drive it again!

  • @Podver3
    @Podver3 Год назад +2

    Can't wait for new podcast episodes with Corey!

  • @DocSoma1986
    @DocSoma1986 Год назад +5

    I hope your channel will grow, because what you build is insane. Keep it going 👍🏻

  • @jhawk1985
    @jhawk1985 Год назад +1

    This car is going to be soo sick. Excited to see more of this build.

  • @190Entusiast
    @190Entusiast Год назад +2

    I’m so happy to see Corey and you back together working on these insane projects! The rockers have to go 😂

  • @Dirtysouth.13
    @Dirtysouth.13 Год назад +2

    So glad Cory has finally made the move. Huge expectations. Full support.! ❤

  • @andreasbenning
    @andreasbenning Год назад +1

    Dang!!! This is a fun build!! I have myself been dreaming about turning one of these into a project to piss old purist coots off! And maybe paint in an original 50's Ford color to piss off the Thunderbird guys as well? 😀 I wouldn't imagine putting it on a VW chassis, but I understand why you do, and I wish you good luck with the rest of the build!
    I find it fun that someone over there in big luxurious 'murica is taking such a shine to these quirky little european cars! It's making me hope you'll find a SAAB 92 or 96 to slam! (don't touch the 93's though, they're too precious. 😀) Everyone who's modifying them over here are just taking the rally route, it's so boring.
    Hey, keep up the good work! Thanks for uploading, greetings from Sweden

  • @AGO_412
    @AGO_412 Год назад +1

    Really excited to see this project progress!!

  • @GrafsGarage3
    @GrafsGarage3 Год назад +1

    Mannn! What an awesome update on the Auto union! That thing will sit pretty! Cool to see Corey on board, as well as eva resto. 16’s on aircooled are underrated and always look so good!! I still think my Kleeblatts would look cool on either the auto union or the 700 😅 but you will pick the right wheels for sure!

  • @kylestumpo7372
    @kylestumpo7372 Год назад +2

    Congrats guys! The car is going to crazy when it's done

  • @dra93n
    @dra93n Год назад +1

    Cut the rockers in 1/2! That would be so low and just crazy but in a good way 👍

  • @robfromnh
    @robfromnh Год назад +2

    So stoked for you dudes! Keep crushing it. Also my vote is always bigger wheels. UK style forever.

  • @gbraecklein
    @gbraecklein Год назад +1

    Damn that’s a tough choice. 17s would look nuts, but 15-16s and cutting the seal would be unreal.

  • @timfitzgerald109
    @timfitzgerald109 Год назад

    Pound those 4 rings into the pavement Bro & welcome to the show Corey

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop Год назад +1

    Such a crazy build. It’s going to be epic!

  • @porschedriverful
    @porschedriverful Год назад +1

    Wow. Looks really promising. Will be another stand out car. Maybe even more than the BMW.

  • @8althaZar
    @8althaZar Год назад +2

    Explain the fear of your tires hitting the rear window to normal people 😂 Great to have Corey back!!

  • @ChadReynoldsGarage
    @ChadReynoldsGarage Год назад

    For future reference, put a bar horizontally across the door opening so you can lift the body from it instead of under the body. Then you can actually see the clearance without lift arms in the way. Also means you can set it on the actual ground to get an even better look.

  • @thomasvanuffelen2502
    @thomasvanuffelen2502 Год назад +1

    I'm a wheel guy, I'd run the 17s and just cut the pinch welds, you can always cut more if you don't like it

  • @antoncederholm6591
    @antoncederholm6591 Год назад +1

    16s for sure! Look in to limebugs 3piece 16s

  • @hoodie027
    @hoodie027 Год назад +1

    I’m a 100% sure this thing will break the whole internet once it’s finished😍
    Also it’s so great to see you and Corey reunited 🫶🏻

  • @ZachRobert
    @ZachRobert Год назад

    Rockers definitely need to go. Glad to see Corey there!

  • @inthegarage342
    @inthegarage342 Год назад +1

    Hey. Chattanooga. I'm 30 minutes up the road in Cleveland. Welcome to the greatest state in the union.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад +1

      That’s awesome man! We’re up there frequently! I love this area

    • @inthegarage342
      @inthegarage342 Год назад

      @@JohnLudwick God's country

  • @pop_pops_garage
    @pop_pops_garage Год назад +1

    Super cool episode man! Be sure to check 16in tire sizes before going that route they may be goofy if i remember right. I havnt looked at them in a while

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад

      Thanks man! And yea I’d run my usual 205/40/16! I run those on almost every car 😂

    • @pop_pops_garage
      @pop_pops_garage Год назад

      @@JohnLudwick mint! I remember trying to find 195s with a small side wall a while back and not being able to find them. A 205 on that thing is gonna be super grippy!

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox Год назад +1

    I don't own/build any slammed cars, but yours are the most fun to look at because of the perfect patina, but mostly because your WHEEL choices are more STOCK looking. That makes all the difference. You have good taste!
    Love the weird sh!t. I have a '67 Jag 420-compact, only 976 imported to the US of A.
    Definitely love DKWs, DAFs, all that. Would love to see you do your voo-doo on a '60s Borgward Isabella!

  • @scgray05
    @scgray05 Год назад +1

    John, can you cheat the whole pan back by like 2" and see if that gets you a little more clearance under the rear window, or will that throw off the cabin position too much? It seems like the wheels are sitting a little fore in the arches which is why I ask. This thing is gonna look mad sitting on the ground. 👌

  • @_riverlyfe_177
    @_riverlyfe_177 Год назад +1

    This build will be nuts

  • @0jesse10397
    @0jesse10397 Год назад +1

    I'd think 16s would look better anyway. Cut that sill, get some funky 16 inch wheels and go nuts

  • @enfamy_OG
    @enfamy_OG Год назад

    Absolutely love this build..check out cage 66 for shortened arms to help center the wheel. Hope to see this in helen! My opinion is widened 15s!

  • @wesleyperkins1456
    @wesleyperkins1456 Год назад +1

    Take 1/2 the double step rocker off and see your rear clearance, gonna be super close on 17s

  • @adamryan7261
    @adamryan7261 Год назад

    18:40 time mark is what I came to see 🤘🏻🍻

  • @timothyfindlay6253
    @timothyfindlay6253 Год назад +1

    What about building out the rear to make it as low as the sils ?
    Setting up for 17’s will make the body look smaller too. PS I like big wheels I cannot lie 😂

  • @noexpensespentstudios
    @noexpensespentstudios Год назад +1

    They already gave you a cut line to use halfway down the sill, it'd be rude not to really. The wheels on it at the moment don't look too undersized so a 16" is probably going to be about right, we'll know better when you get playing with options which I'm very much looking forward to. Really hope when you're done with it you get a chance to park it with a Thunderbird to show off just how small and low it really is.

  • @NVGesus
    @NVGesus Год назад +1

    john this channel is so good and i can't wait for the future of it. what cars has Cory got?

    • @NVGesus
      @NVGesus Год назад +1

      time to think about some proper video cameras too i reckon, your work deserves it.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад

      Thanks man!

  • @josephskeie
    @josephskeie Год назад +1

    Looks so good

  • @geoffreyadams6236
    @geoffreyadams6236 Год назад +1

    Little wheels and cut the rockers is my vote!

  • @michi_cmbr
    @michi_cmbr Год назад +1

    This is going to be sick 😍😍😍

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover Год назад +1

    You need some deep ass dish on this ride. Call your boys at Rotoforms and have them build you some deep dish wheels maybe build some BBS or something insane. Welcome COREY!!

  • @1957lowlight
    @1957lowlight Год назад +1

    Cut off the rockers and consider a 4 inch narrow beam with the drop spindles for the front

  • @BIGCHIEF305
    @BIGCHIEF305 Год назад

    Go big! Cut the rockers, rebuild them with thick wall square tube for strength!

  • @longautomotive
    @longautomotive Год назад

    That 3/4 shot 🤌

  • @mattsteel7220
    @mattsteel7220 Год назад +1

    Awesome build, cut the rockers so she lays nice and flat 🤌🤌🤌

  • @66vdubbug
    @66vdubbug Год назад +1

    Eva restored has awesome stuff ...I've been eye spying them for over a year

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад

      Yes man! Get some of their parts!!

  • @h12st_d63
    @h12st_d63 Год назад +1

    It's got to be the 16's dude, like you say there is very little to save so no need to worry about the purists 🙌🏻

  • @nicolelongneckergallery
    @nicolelongneckergallery Год назад +1

    John, please take those irreplaceable tail light lens off while you fabricate. Makes me nervous. :)

  • @joelwandimi6962
    @joelwandimi6962 Год назад

    crazy build. Following closely. I know the Auto Union will be a head-turner

  • @DerrickG-u8f
    @DerrickG-u8f Год назад +1

    Cut everything possible lol I think some 15in cosmics would be dope and you can buy them pretty cheap in 5x205s

  • @MoonerMadness
    @MoonerMadness Год назад +2

    Is there any chance you could cut the sill and run 16’s with a little bit of white wall action?

  • @christophereakin
    @christophereakin Год назад

    Cut the sill in half, but convert the rear end to IRS so you don't get that extreme camber change. Silly I know but it will look better.

  • @oldschoolcustoms215
    @oldschoolcustoms215 Год назад

    Cool project turkey run daytona is so awesome

  • @johnmoeckel8788
    @johnmoeckel8788 Год назад +1

    I think it needs the top chopped too.

  • @jeffrooster
    @jeffrooster Год назад +1

    leave the rocker, modify the rear quarter panel... create the illusion of it being lower

  • @tizieljefe0348
    @tizieljefe0348 Год назад +1

    go for 16/15 they d look amazing

  • @ciscokidfab7595
    @ciscokidfab7595 Год назад +1

    If you Add rockers to the rearend of the car you don’t have to be as close to the rear window.

  • @legovaro
    @legovaro Год назад +1

    Cut those sills and put 16"s!!

  • @rambler1964
    @rambler1964 Год назад

    Dude this thing is obsurd! Keeeeeen to see the progress

  • @AndersVestlund
    @AndersVestlund Год назад

    Cut it!!! Crazy! 🤣✌🏻

  • @b8n
    @b8n Год назад

    awesome video awesome car

  • @DavidMatousek-po1gw
    @DavidMatousek-po1gw Год назад +1

    Extend the rear quarter

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover Год назад

    This the windows thru the walls, till the sweat drips down my …..

  • @paulamblerart
    @paulamblerart Год назад

    "...15" Cragars..."😎🤙

  • @TJ102681
    @TJ102681 Год назад

    What if you do a motor and trans lift would that help any I have a bagged ghia and bug

  • @joeljones3294
    @joeljones3294 Год назад

    How far downdoes the engine sit?

  • @WarrenArmstrong69
    @WarrenArmstrong69 Год назад

    Keep cutting, lower the better.

  • @kimcooper1451
    @kimcooper1451 Год назад

    Leave the rocker and add a taper to the rear quarter. That will work better for playin arse draggin with bags.

  • @otanica
    @otanica Год назад

    Cut the sill off 15s with taller tyres.

  • @rodolfobarros7628
    @rodolfobarros7628 Год назад +1

    I didn't like it, because I don't like Volkswagen. But I liked the challenge of the project. Congratulations!

  • @mattconnor6779
    @mattconnor6779 Год назад

    My vote is 17" wheels with half of the rocker thickness removed.

  • @adriangospodaru9733
    @adriangospodaru9733 Год назад +1

    that 700 bmw has moskwich 408 taillights ? :)))

  • @bigblockjalopy
    @bigblockjalopy Год назад +1

    By all means, do NOT Cut the Rocker. It will make the roof Look too tall and out of proportion. Sectioned Cars really Look stupid Extend the rear lower quarters downwards instead

  • @jakelords24
    @jakelords24 Год назад +1

    Build the rear clip lower...

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover Год назад

    Welcome Corey . Now get to building time is wasting away.

  • @zachzulauf7338
    @zachzulauf7338 Год назад +1

    This build is already to the point of no return. Lay it out. So much of this car is already cut, why not go all in. Lay it out.

  • @kurtzxcvb3481
    @kurtzxcvb3481 Год назад

    Why don't you just extend the body in the back so that it touches the ground and then put ground effects along the side

  • @shadetreemetalworks
    @shadetreemetalworks Год назад

    Someone should mention that two 4x4's do not add up to 8"

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Год назад +1

      Yes I know, it’s close enough for a car vlog, we’re not building a house 😂

  • @mishaladara
    @mishaladara Год назад

    In 2030 they use coats of aluminum to create the body of any car. After 7 Layers there bullet proof there's a composite sandwiched in between the elastic fibers reflexes the like a droplet in the lake.....