I kinda like the bug the way it looks now, but also would like the finished product, ,,,,,can ya just do one side,, hey it would make a great demo car for the shop,,thanks for the vids,
In the first part about a sound system fitted into the dash I had an experience where I fitted A Sony System which was a very tight fit causing the wiring to be pushed up under the window wiper apparatus. Drove the car in the rain, turned on wipers and the moving wiper action ripped up the wiring for the wipers, blowing fuses. I then removed the sound system and placed it underside of the dash. Todays sound systems are just too bulky to fit within the original factory dash cut out.
Thanks for the info, I'm learning. Can you show how to replace seatbelts? I'm very happy with my '79 bug I bought on eBay without even seeing it and It brings us endless happiness, but the seatbelts are stiff, don't retract and I could use a few more inches of leeway. It's a convertible. Any help you could give is appreciated!
So, if the 68 and later plastic dash is removed, the dash (underneath) could go back to full metal if the plastic dash was removed when the car is painted?
@brighteyefilms yeah I am and thanks I will look out for that at my local vw shops. I am currently restoring a 64' bug and your videos have been tons of help so thanks a bunch!!
If the VIN is missing, you have a very devalued bug then, or any car for that matter. Resale value really drops, and you may never know if the car is matching or not. If you don't care about the VIN, that's fine. But if the time comes to sell the bug for whatever reason, you probably won't get what you would like or what you have in it if you performed restoration on it. As time goes on, we might be finding more and more bugs without VIN tags.
Chris Vallone I will get one of those. Looks like it needs to be welded in place. Do you have any sources for a retro looking radio with modern features?
Hey Chris, thanks for these great videos. My question is. When a hood gets repaired ,say buy your best guy what are the chances you going to get cracks or paint splits after time? I have my hood getting repaired and I'm thinking I made a mistake in doing so. Thanks again
I found i 1972 VW Regular Beetle That i went a looked at and it look correct and it has been road legal for 3 years went for a test drive everything worked how it should what should i pay for it all the body work was dont already rust free? guy is asking $1800 dollars
I kinda like the bug the way it looks now, but also would like the finished product, ,,,,,can ya just do one side,, hey it would make a great demo car for the shop,,thanks for the vids,
I used to dream about a '59 caddy. But now I would much rather have a vw-bug.
In the first part about a sound system fitted into the dash I had an experience where I fitted A Sony System which was a very tight fit causing the wiring to be pushed up under the window wiper apparatus. Drove the car in the rain, turned on wipers and the moving wiper action ripped up the wiring for the wipers, blowing fuses. I then removed the sound system and placed it underside of the dash. Todays sound systems are just too bulky to fit within the original factory dash cut out.
Thanks for the info, I'm learning. Can you show how to replace seatbelts? I'm very happy with my '79 bug I bought on eBay without even seeing it and It brings us endless happiness, but the seatbelts are stiff, don't retract and I could use a few more inches of leeway. It's a convertible. Any help you could give is appreciated!
So, if the 68 and later plastic dash is removed, the dash (underneath) could go back to full metal if the plastic dash was removed when the car is painted?
@brighteyefilms yeah I am and thanks I will look out for that at my local vw shops. I am currently restoring a 64' bug and your videos have been tons of help so thanks a bunch!!
I think I would like a real vintage radio whether it’s works or not, but I’d like an aux somewhere to play music of a phone , without ruining the dash
Looks beautiful! I love the originality of it :)
You said the vin tag is missing and normally you walk away from it. Why is it a problem?
If the VIN is missing, you have a very devalued bug then, or any car for that matter. Resale value really drops, and you may never know if the car is matching or not. If you don't care about the VIN, that's fine. But if the time comes to sell the bug for whatever reason, you probably won't get what you would like or what you have in it if you performed restoration on it. As time goes on, we might be finding more and more bugs without VIN tags.
@@classicvwbugs You are the first east coaster say swap meet and not flea market.
My dash was cut by previous owner for a bigger radio. Is it repairable?
what year bug?
1967 Sedan.
@@Swimdancer1 Yes they sell a new sheet metal plate for that on wolfsburgwest.com
Chris Vallone I will get one of those. Looks like it needs to be welded in place. Do you have any sources for a retro looking radio with modern features?
@@Swimdancer1 yes retro radio. cip1.com
How much does it cost to completely rewire a bug? Awesome one by the way!!
NO gas gauge in 61, i had one as my 1st car with that powerful 40 hp motor
Will be good to see the final product
When you restore your beetles interior and do paint jobs do you pick any color or do you go by what was out for that year.... Im restoring a 71 super
How would you go on about fixing the stereo if it has been modified and cut? My bug has that problem where the stereo hole was cut slightly larger
Chris, what do you feel about the original dealer installed cig lighter option in the dash. Does that effect the value in a negative way? Thanks.
I want a mix match not going for purity I want a oval window with front curved window for starters the old style bumpers
Curved window on an oval?
That restore is going to cost $$$$$$$, the owner should have walked away. 😂
Hermosos vw, y te felicito por el garage.saludos carlos
I’m sure you can get a vintage looking radio that hides mp3 features with Bluetooth but looks vintage
Hey Chris, thanks for these great videos. My question is. When a hood gets repaired ,say buy your best guy what are the chances you going to get cracks or paint splits after time? I have my hood getting repaired and I'm thinking I made a mistake in doing so. Thanks again
@brighteyefilms I have a 72' super beetle and was wondering if i should take the vinal padding off the dash... would that affect the value?
I found i 1972 VW Regular Beetle That i went a looked at and it look correct and it has been road legal for 3 years went for a test drive everything worked how it should what should i pay for it all the body work was dont already rust free? guy is asking $1800 dollars
@brighteyefilms it's a 1964 with a 1776cc 12v in but my insurance is sky high so was gona put in 1.2 6volt whatcha think? :)
@brighteyefilms what's better a 6volt engine or 12
Would you do any work on a vanagon ?
weekend project??? i'm doing a 66" bug restoration and i planned 1-2 YEARS for it...
You know Chris sold one bug 68 and that was mistake.
It's a 1964 with a 1776cc 12v in but my insurance is sky high! so I was gona put in 1.2 6volt
Would you pass on a '71-later if the crescent vents behind the rear quarter window were deleted?
+Joseph Heston Possibly
Might be a grey Brazilian car. Those are in Los Angeles.
@brighteyefilms I was thinking about it...
That bug is alot of work..
damn, $50,000?. Not in the economy
I'm a purist, also.