Why the heck would you shorten a VW Chassis? To build a BAD A$$ VW Kit Car! Whaaaaat?!?!

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  • Опубликовано: 25 окт 2024
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    We have been building the drive-train for this chassis for the last few months and we started again by removing all the left over fat, basically all the edges and legs we are no longer using. Then the client asked to move the shifter back 9 inches. Since we have OCD, we figured out away to make it look factory. Then we built a jig to allow us to shorten it the right way.
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Комментарии • 97

  • @greco37
    @greco37 Год назад +2

    By far the best prep, planning and execution of this process ever seen on RUclips. Subscribed.!

  • @brucecook3760
    @brucecook3760 2 года назад +3

    This is the correct way to shorten the pan. With a frame jig that was made for it by these fabricators. I’ve seen way too many Manx buggy‘s that have been shortened and butchered. The pan ends up with a big twist in it and the welds are hideous. People are spending way too much money on these Manx buggy‘s that are done wrong. This place does them right. Excellent work I must say. I myself am a fabricator and I know good work when I see it

  • @PL-tm1tq
    @PL-tm1tq 3 года назад +3

    Pete: Jack of all trades, master of volkswagenwerks! Growing appreciation. Just get some proper eye wear for the welds. 🙃🤣😆

  • @XxTHEExVAGINEERxX
    @XxTHEExVAGINEERxX 3 года назад +1

    I wish I found this channel way earlier. Beautiful craftsmanship.

  • @usaeatt2
    @usaeatt2 3 года назад

    Attention to detail is phenomenal. Stellar work!

  • @juanbarturen2726
    @juanbarturen2726 2 года назад +1

    That is awesome work. I wish I would have seen you video a long time ago. I have shortened 2 we chassis , never that good. I built a hunting buggy with all the stuff I had left over. Cleaned out my garage, built a buggy. My latest gets a lot of use out in the woods. It's a combination of super beetle chassis ct 14 inches in the front. Bug front grafted on. Shifter and pedals moved back. Then changed the rear suspention, used Empi spring plates,home brewed adapters. I'm using a 59 bus trans axles.adapters for bvb the reduction gear boxes. I had the front spindles lengthened 3 in. Gain some altitude. I could use a raised front axle...loved your craftmanship. Awesome.

  • @steverizzuto6497
    @steverizzuto6497 2 года назад +1

    Your work is second to none. I wish I had your talent. I own a 73 Thing. I wish I could find a way for you guys to go through it and make it new again, stock for the most part but changes that don't show....engine etc. I will keep watching your videos and learning.

  • @PatrickBrown-lv7rv
    @PatrickBrown-lv7rv 2 месяца назад +1

    Slick jig,no guessing!

  • @divanras8g987
    @divanras8g987 3 года назад +3

    Like the build

  • @darrin7717
    @darrin7717 3 года назад +2

    Great explanation and great execution

  • @edsonbortolotti9419
    @edsonbortolotti9419 3 года назад +2

    Impressive the work you do !! We admire Brazilians !!! Top!!

  • @mikeemery3962
    @mikeemery3962 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing the chassis tool you made.. simple but perfect!!👍👍

  • @joshuapoche5137
    @joshuapoche5137 3 года назад

    Awesome job. Surprised i didnt see more hate in the comments about cutting up a chassis

  • @scottslater1257
    @scottslater1257 3 года назад +1

    Can’t wait to see this project complete.

  • @TRIVICbuilder
    @TRIVICbuilder 3 года назад +1

    I like the frame jig. Work is on point as always. 👍

  • @dash776
    @dash776 3 года назад +1

    Loved the engineering and the quality.

  • @bobpeterson2591
    @bobpeterson2591 3 года назад +1

    Nice job on the shortening of the chassis

  • @SpiveyNatas
    @SpiveyNatas 3 года назад

    Looks like you will get a bacon sponsor with that sizzling bacon footage. Great video. Love how you kept the factory look and smooth transitions. Great fab work.

  • @Ruffner61
    @Ruffner61 3 года назад +1

    your guys and you work hard You get the scare and nervousness out doing some of our own projects 😎cool tips

  • @demetriuspurdie-williams8490
    @demetriuspurdie-williams8490 3 года назад +1

    Nicely done!

  • @damiansgaragebuilds7663
    @damiansgaragebuilds7663 3 года назад +3

    I shortened my chassis for my buggy too.... that e brake handle is very close to the shifter

  • @reddmann2216
    @reddmann2216 3 года назад +1

    Old biker friend in Alaska no riding in the sky use to do same thing for making his lowest model Trikes,,,The Frenchman out in Boothill Palmer,his ride was a Chevy Davidson,,corvette power..., ! I helped on a few VW powered ones...

  • @aminster1
    @aminster1 3 года назад +1

    Nice work. I like the sliding frame jig.

  • @robcocke9209
    @robcocke9209 3 года назад +2

    Nice work Pete, your work is top notch. Love the channel

  • @jeffryheintz5738
    @jeffryheintz5738 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice work.

  • @VincentParisien
    @VincentParisien 3 года назад +1

    Nicely done, enjoyed attention to details!

  • @davidwegner6790
    @davidwegner6790 3 года назад +2

    Built a Berry Mini T in1972 enjoyed that car if I had a bigger place to keep it I have one again

  • @evanmarrs353
    @evanmarrs353 3 года назад +1

    Effective use of safety squints. Well done on the modifications also.

  • @cookymonster70
    @cookymonster70 3 года назад +2

    Great video! always want to do something new to my bug every time I watch Airkewld.

  • @jerrynickell3613
    @jerrynickell3613 3 года назад +1

    Great information and detailed work! Just when I needed it too!

  • @timothyball6608
    @timothyball6608 3 года назад +2

    I’m getting ready to work on a project similar to this one.

  • @paulhumphreys6708
    @paulhumphreys6708 Год назад +1

    Awesome guys!

  • @chriskwakernaat2328
    @chriskwakernaat2328 3 года назад +1

    We used to shorten them here for the buggy kits. had to use a stepped cut.
    Otherwise it wouldn't get a license plate.

  • @peterwilson3454
    @peterwilson3454 3 года назад +2

    has anyone done a feature of your history in a magazine right back from when your love of the vw.s till where you are now i would love to read it watching yous work you must have your beds out back you look like its everything you want in life ..well done

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  3 года назад

      www.airkewld.com/Lets-Talk-Dubs-s/2458.htm

  • @haroldjayhoover5370
    @haroldjayhoover5370 3 года назад +1

    I'm trying to avoid hacking up my ride but that new i beam end sure looks nice.

  • @robertparks7657
    @robertparks7657 Год назад

    Very interesting and valuable information, hope to see one in my buggy, thanks

  • @brendenphillips5901
    @brendenphillips5901 3 года назад +1

    Great stuff 👍🏻😊

  • @KiwiSkipper
    @KiwiSkipper 2 года назад

    Love your work. Super cool.

  • @flatoutcustoms7728
    @flatoutcustoms7728 3 года назад +1

    No need to shorten stock vw beetle floor pans any more as we manufacture VW beach buggy floor pans. They fit from 14 too 15 3/4 inch shorten buggy’s. Made from 1.2mm 18 gauge steel.

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  3 года назад

      Interested.

    • @jamesnlou
      @jamesnlou 3 года назад

      Ordered my floor pans yesterday. They do look awsome. Can't wait to get my chassis built up.

  • @RafaelGarcia-g
    @RafaelGarcia-g 3 года назад +3

    É ums fuscas muito top que vocês tem ai parabéns

    • @RafaelGarcia-g
      @RafaelGarcia-g 3 года назад +2

      Valeu obrigado 👍

    • @SpiveyNatas
      @SpiveyNatas 3 года назад +1

      I can only speak English but it makes me happy the VW community is so diverse and world wide. I gave an up vote to the comment so I hope it is a positive one.

  • @billridenour1
    @billridenour1 3 года назад

    Love your instruction and detail.

  • @hamiltonlima4210
    @hamiltonlima4210 3 года назад +2

    Saludos desde Brasil. Belíssimo Trabajo😎👌

  • @oldmancadillac5235
    @oldmancadillac5235 3 года назад +1

    Man, that's clean

  • @joeodonnell2594
    @joeodonnell2594 3 года назад +1

    Looks great

  • @vw_beachbuggybrookster
    @vw_beachbuggybrookster Год назад

    Great video's keep up the good work 👍

  • @maxcolchin8743
    @maxcolchin8743 3 года назад +1

    Looks good

  • @scottslater1257
    @scottslater1257 3 года назад +3

    Hey Pete, have you ever built or would ever consider building a lowered/air ride chassis for a 356? I would love to see your vision for an old Porsche.

  • @robcox9571
    @robcox9571 3 года назад +1

    Looks good Pete, very clean.
    you guys are artist's. love watching your channel!

  • @radisastevanoviczagar6419
    @radisastevanoviczagar6419 3 года назад +3

    Ok from Slovenija

  • @dbi1036
    @dbi1036 Год назад +1

    Bro love ur videos

  • @jamesnlou
    @jamesnlou 3 года назад +1

    Great video. Will be shortening my Chassis soon. When do we get the video of the actual shortening process?

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  3 года назад +1

      Coming soon!!! If you are subscribed and have the notification bell clicked, you will know when it is live.

    • @jamesnlou
      @jamesnlou 3 года назад

      @@AirkewldVWs great thanks.

  • @keithk8698
    @keithk8698 3 года назад

    Awesome job! 🤙🏼

  • @1osmosiss
    @1osmosiss 3 года назад +1

    Sooo, what if I live in Australia 🇦🇺 and I win?! I would love to come and see the workshop!

  • @JustinPaul1st
    @JustinPaul1st 3 года назад +2

    Lovely content but the music overpowers the video...not so nice on 6.2 stereo setup ...lower music volume and you good to go 👌👌👌

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  3 года назад

      We did this one at 36% volume We have never built a set in this color...WOW! 17" Smoothies from Airkewld in _______!!!! Watch that one and let me know if that was ok 👌🏻

  • @LocanStreet
    @LocanStreet 3 года назад +1

    Nice!

  • @nielsmagielsen646
    @nielsmagielsen646 3 года назад +2

    Very helpfull information, directly to the point.
    Starting my own unique build.
    With vw bug parts, if i could personaly contact you to help me with some issues.
    That would be super helpfull.
    Greetings from overseas 👍(the Netherlands)

  • @AirkooledKustoms
    @AirkooledKustoms 3 года назад +1

    Because the client asked

  • @volkswatson
    @volkswatson 3 года назад +1

    Nice chop, Pete! That ebrake will be right near the shift!

  • @ctreatman
    @ctreatman 2 месяца назад

    Did you complete that Mini T build that this chassis was for? I'd love to see some photos. I'm in the middle of a Berry Mini T build myself

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  2 месяца назад

      Send us an email and we will send you pictures

  • @oraneossowski5173
    @oraneossowski5173 3 года назад

    Where’s the part 2?? I’m in the process of shortening my pan. Would like to see how you tackle it.

  • @jayinmi3706
    @jayinmi3706 3 года назад +1

    Some of the first welding I did was shortening a '67 chassis. Came out well (and within 1/16" of square) but life got in the way and I had to sell it.

  • @frankenfoamy
    @frankenfoamy Год назад

    the original Manx had 14 inches removed to lower the cost of the kit by 2/3s.......how did the cost lower?

  • @rauldemoura2417
    @rauldemoura2417 3 года назад

    Sweet. Damn good job on that frame! BTW, I would LOVE to win a new front beam for my 74 Karmann Ghia.

  • @mykwilwin
    @mykwilwin 2 года назад

    Does anyone know the wheelbase of a lowered bug without drop spindles, I assume it will shorten some especially in the front when the front arms become more horizontal, stock bug wheelbase is 94 1/2 inches Thanks!

  • @1Also
    @1Also 3 года назад

    24:07 mines berry melange & strawberry raspberry

  • @feliperivera5257
    @feliperivera5257 2 года назад

    Tengo la parte del trinche o soporte del motor ya podrido es factible cambiarlo

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  2 года назад

      No lo sabría basado en esa declaración.

  • @tommytaps358
    @tommytaps358 2 года назад +1

    since the shifter shifted back towards the ebrake i see that you eliminated the e brake all together? or will you relocate it to work elsewhere?

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  2 года назад

      Eliminated all together at the clients request.

  • @erichrohde1374
    @erichrohde1374 7 месяцев назад +1

    PARA HACER ESE TRABAJO SE REQUIERE UN JIG SIN DUDA QUEDARA PANDEADO

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  7 месяцев назад

      De hecho mi amigo

    • @erichrohde1374
      @erichrohde1374 7 месяцев назад

      @@AirkewldVWs DISCULPAS NO VI EL VIDEO COMPLETO SORRY

  • @geoffcowan2384
    @geoffcowan2384 3 года назад

    Badass

  • @AirkooledKustoms
    @AirkooledKustoms 3 года назад +1

    Don't burn your eyelids Pete

  • @noprerun
    @noprerun 3 года назад

    So what happened to the bacon?

  • @Richie5480
    @Richie5480 3 года назад

    Would you like to Borrow one of my welding helmets?
    You only get 2 eyes, take care of them.

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  3 года назад

      Borrow....how would one Borrow on of your helmets? Hmmm..

  • @calescapee9642
    @calescapee9642 Год назад

    We can do without the music

    • @AirkewldVWs
      @AirkewldVWs  Год назад

      Appreciate the comment Cal, however, music is part of my thing in videos. So it will be here to stay.