your videos are awesome,made me go out and buy a bug from a friend of mine just to work on it, heck i don't even know what year it is yet, he just said he had an old classic I can buy from him.
Dang, after trying this on my 62, I ended up chipping my fresh paint and the vent window would not sit flush closed. It was getting hung up somewhere! I even put tape to avoid scratches, but I was so focused on sliding the vent window into the shaft, the upper hinge was eating away at my paint, so watch out for that! So, I ordered a paint pen, oh well easy fix. I ordered a new set of window rubbers because I bought cheap Brazilian ones, so I figured CIP1 would be a better choice for this. Round 3 coming soon.
Hey Chris, you mentioned silicone for window runs to lube it to make window movement easier. Try powdered graphite instead. It works great and being dry does not attract extra dirt or smear up windows if you get a touch sloppy.
I recently did all this on a 68 and it went pretty smooth. I started this afternoon on my 63 and I can see why they redesigned the inner scrapers and the vent window seals. The driver side door didn't have the inner scraper, I broke the wire trying to get it through the square holes. Any suggestions? I have it in place using some extra triangle clips from the old outer scraper instead of the wire. I think you have to be a magician to get those aftermarket wire clips in place.
Could be the door arm behind the door panel that attaches to the door pull mech that opens and closes the door, might need some pad behind the arm to stop it from rattling.
All righty.....so a new found friend said that I should have put the inner scrappers in first. So, after ripping out most of my hair on the drivers door, moved to the passenger door. Installed inner scrapper first, then outer scrapper/trim. It went in with a little effort, same for the outer trim. (Bear in mind I'm using new springs, can't find any used springs) Now I'm waiting on my passenger door vent window assembly and clamp.
@@JosephDR Save your old inner scraper springs, the new rubbers will fit right on and the springs will go back in far easier than new springs will. Best of luck, rooting for you. Still in therapy from doing new springs on my 63.
@brighteyefilms Yeah i loosened the bolts a little more and re-inserted the vent window, it helped a little..? But the vents are still not flush. Everything is lined up and in place. The difference between the driver window and the passenger window is that they have different regulators. Is that normal? The passenger side has a sort of triangular wedge on the arm? Oh well I guess it's livable, i won't give up but it's frustrating. Let me know if you have any more ideas. Thanks for your help.
I watched this video to see how to glue/attach the glass to the lift channel and that's the only part you didn't talk about! How do I do this? I have a 1969 Beetle. Please respond
Chris I've been working on the front door windows and the vent windows are especially giving me trouble. The new seals I put on look immaculate but the vent windows just don't line up. I've tried everything from taking it apart again then putting them back. Taking out the vent post putting that back. One vent has a gap and the other is overlapping the main sliding window. If you have any advice man I'd be glad to try anything now. PS my bug is a '63
Hi Chris! do you have any video ho shows how to put the Door Seal, door to body in Place? i have problems to get my new in Place, the door will not Close 100 % it´s stucks in the first lock mode
Yes, I have done, it does not seem to help, rubber strip is not pinched as far everywhere, it can play the role? Do I need to cut a hole right at the door lock maby?
so chris, my 65 beetle is being a real pain in the ass and i have tried almost everything to get the door back together. i saw your newer video that is of a guy with a white 68 and he said to put the regulator in first then the glass. this is proving very hard and i am scratching the crap out of the glass and door. any pointers you can offer would be a huge help. thank
My door glass won't fit into the Door Vent Wing Post felt, the glass is wider than the felt channel, The glass I'm using is the original glass that came out of the door. Any tips for this?
There is no way I would have gotten my doors back together without your videos, thank you!
Awesome, thank you for watching!
Man, I really want to say thank you for sharing your job. This tutorials are awesome.
Attempting this today on our 61 resto, new seals throughout the whole car. These videos have made working on the beetle a lot easier, keep em coming!
Thank you Chris for sharing your expertise. For us who have to do DIY this information is priceless.
Could be frustrating so I stepped back smoke a bowl no frustration after that thanks Chris for the videos So helpful for my 66
your videos are awesome,made me go out and buy a bug from a friend of mine just to work on it, heck i don't even know what year it is yet, he just said he had an old classic I can buy from him.
Thank you Chris your video help me a lot
Very nice !
I will be starting this chore as soon as I get my doors painted. Hopefully next week.
Thanks again
very helpful, thank you for the content Sir.
Dang, after trying this on my 62, I ended up chipping my fresh paint and the vent window would not sit flush closed. It was getting hung up somewhere! I even put tape to avoid scratches, but I was so focused on sliding the vent window into the shaft, the upper hinge was eating away at my paint, so watch out for that! So, I ordered a paint pen, oh well easy fix. I ordered a new set of window rubbers because I bought cheap Brazilian ones, so I figured CIP1 would be a better choice for this. Round 3 coming soon.
Hey Chris, you mentioned silicone for window runs to lube it to make window movement easier. Try powdered graphite instead. It works great and being dry does not attract extra dirt or smear up windows if you get a touch sloppy.
I recently did all this on a 68 and it went pretty smooth.
I started this afternoon on my 63 and I can see why they redesigned the inner scrapers and the vent window seals.
The driver side door didn't have the inner scraper, I broke the wire trying to get it through the square holes. Any suggestions? I have it in place using some extra triangle clips from the old outer scraper instead of the wire.
I think you have to be a magician to get those aftermarket wire clips in place.
nice job, do you have any tips for how to orient the clips on new door panels to match up to the holes on the door, thanks again
Excellent video series! Thank you so much.
Awesome videos!! I have a rattle in the door somewhere in my 57
Vdub. I can’t seem to find it. Any suggestions
Could be the door arm behind the door panel that attaches to the door pull mech that opens and closes the door, might need some pad behind the arm to stop it from rattling.
I’ll try it out. Mahalo from Kauai, Hawaii🤙🏽
AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Inner scrappers giving me massive fits.
All righty.....so a new found friend said that I should have put the inner scrappers in first. So, after ripping out most of my hair on the drivers door, moved to the passenger door. Installed inner scrapper first, then outer scrapper/trim. It went in with a little effort, same for the outer trim. (Bear in mind I'm using new springs, can't find any used springs) Now I'm waiting on my passenger door vent window assembly and clamp.
@@darrenwebb9312 Thanks for the tip, Darren. I'm doing my '64 today.
@@JosephDR Save your old inner scraper springs, the new rubbers will fit right on and the springs will go back in far easier than new springs will.
Best of luck, rooting for you.
Still in therapy from doing new springs on my 63.
@@darrenwebb9312 Thanks, but I have to use the new springs :O( car didn't come with old ones.
@@JosephDR I would highly recommend that you set up an appointment with a therapist, get on some good meds now.😂
@brighteyefilms Yeah i loosened the bolts a little more and re-inserted the vent window, it helped a little..? But the vents are still not flush. Everything is lined up and in place. The difference between the driver window and the passenger window is that they have different regulators. Is that normal? The passenger side has a sort of triangular wedge on the arm? Oh well I guess it's livable, i won't give up but it's frustrating. Let me know if you have any more ideas. Thanks for your help.
I watched this video to see how to glue/attach the glass to the lift channel and that's the only part you didn't talk about! How do I do this? I have a 1969 Beetle. Please respond
Just got new inside scrapers for my 57. Is it easy to install them with windows in? Suggestions pls
Its tough, the window should be dropped a bit.
which is the way to go around an purchase the different seals/gasket/rubber kits ???
When did you put the felt channel in the back of the vent seal post?
Man you should have shown how the clip goes in been having trouble with mine
Chris I've been working on the front door windows and the vent windows are especially giving me trouble. The new seals I put on look immaculate but the vent windows just don't line up. I've tried everything from taking it apart again then putting them back. Taking out the vent post putting that back. One vent has a gap and the other is overlapping the main sliding window. If you have any advice man I'd be glad to try anything now. PS my bug is a '63
Hi Chris! do you have any video ho shows how to put the Door Seal, door to body in Place? i have problems to get my new in Place, the door will not Close 100 % it´s stucks in the first lock mode
have you tried adjusting the striker plate?
Yes, I have done, it does not seem to help, rubber strip is not pinched as far everywhere, it can play the role? Do I need to cut a hole right at the door lock maby?
Hello Chris,Thank you for your excellent video, at 0.12 minutes of your video; We see a clip on the table, where did it go?ThanksBob
it goes on the end of the window mech arm
Thank-you Chris. ;)
Chris Vallone just to be clear. The clip mentioned clips on the wheel and the 2 pointy end help guide the track, correct? Thank you
so chris, my 65 beetle is being a real pain in the ass and i have tried almost everything to get the door back together. i saw your newer video that is of a guy with a white 68 and he said to put the regulator in first then the glass. this is proving very hard and i am scratching the crap out of the glass and door. any pointers you can offer would be a huge help. thank
BDOITW1 Do you have that tubular mechanism or the arm type?
Chris Vallone it is not an arm, it more resembles a spring inside of a tube
Chris Vallone Yeah regulator always goes in first, you might be inserting the glass incorrectly or not placed up against the mech right.
Ok thanks
Can somebody show the install of the 66 door lock mechanism..the unicorn year I swear
My door glass won't fit into the Door Vent Wing Post felt, the glass is wider than the felt channel, The glass I'm using is the original glass that came out of the door. Any tips for this?
Yes I have a video on making your own vertical felt.
@@classicvwbugs Link please.