Ultimate Overland VW Bug - Walkaround

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  • Опубликовано: 5 дек 2018
  • Our friend Jamie Wiseman from Alabama walks us around his awesome Off-road VW Bug at Overland Expo East 2018. You can follow him on Instagram: @JamieWiseman. Video brought to you by: www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com
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  • @BlueRidgeOverlandGear
    @BlueRidgeOverlandGear  8 месяцев назад

    SHOP OVERLAND GEAR: www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com

    • @user-zq3iz3zn5m
      @user-zq3iz3zn5m 4 месяца назад

      I am a bit concerned about the oil cooler placement under the front.

  • @David-th2ug
    @David-th2ug 9 месяцев назад +15

    As a former 1968 1500 owner for 13 years, your car is just amazing. I'm lost for words as to the amount of alterations, work, modifications, etc. that you've put into this vehicle. I want one! ( more than a merc. or a Bentley, or whatever) !

    • @elburro6750
      @elburro6750 3 месяца назад

      Thanks. It’s like a child to me.

  • @Mrkinghal0
    @Mrkinghal0 5 лет назад +323

    You can hear the joy in his voice as he walk us through is car. Keep up the great work pops!

    • @HighSpeedNoDrag
      @HighSpeedNoDrag 3 года назад +1

      All I can think of is my buddies mid 70s YELLOW VW bug's breaks going completely OUT and crashing through a small wood fence then into the concrete corner of the Liquor Store. True Story (circa 1984).

  • @toastgodsupreme
    @toastgodsupreme 3 года назад +61

    I love how genuinely happy this guy appears to be to just get to talk about his build.

  • @Holden-McGroin
    @Holden-McGroin 5 лет назад +65

    That guy is way too modest. That thing is freakin' awesome!!!

  • @doughboy1966
    @doughboy1966 5 лет назад +491

    That VW deserves more video time on RUclips.

    • @Infection3d
      @Infection3d 5 лет назад +15

      Exactly!
      5 mins was up too quickly.

    • @yousefabdulrhman858
      @yousefabdulrhman858 4 года назад

      I want to build one and if its less than 10000 to build that would be awesome.

  • @erickauffmann_official
    @erickauffmann_official 5 лет назад +283

    Best off-road bug I ever seen! So dope

    • @richardmiller3919
      @richardmiller3919 3 года назад +2

      Eric Kauffmann 100% agreed

    • @evopwrmods
      @evopwrmods 3 года назад +1

      @In the desert You find some water I suppose that you've never seen a Dune Buggy or a Baja Bug ?

    • @pantex5291
      @pantex5291 3 года назад

      What the hell is dope?

    • @Lsss9067
      @Lsss9067 3 года назад

      Dope ....... wtaf

    • @georgeyaknowthegeorgeyeathatme
      @georgeyaknowthegeorgeyeathatme 3 года назад

      @@evopwrmods best off-road PRACTICAL bug. Lol

  • @scottward7813
    @scottward7813 4 года назад +16

    As the owner of nine VW beetles over the years, all I can say is "Wow!" You have done an unbelievable, impressive job. Every weak link, every soft spot in these vehicles you have addressed and hit head on! Amazing!

  • @timhallas4275
    @timhallas4275 5 лет назад +721

    If you can design a kit version of this, it would sell like hotcakes.

    • @Gorecatto
      @Gorecatto 5 лет назад +9

      In brazil its kinda common beetles like that

    • @Gorecatto
      @Gorecatto 5 лет назад +24

      We have a lot of beetles and its paper cheap, so people here do aloy of shit with it
      My favorite is a beetle with an Maverick V8, pretty cool

    • @WeezyZetta
      @WeezyZetta 5 лет назад +3

      @@Gorecatto Não desse jeito.. Eu pesquisei bastante porque quero fazer um nesse estilo e não achei assim no Brasil.. os bajas que eu vi são mais rústicos, esse estilo street baja eu não achei (respondi em português porque vi que tu também é BR hue hue)

    • @armenvondoms1815
      @armenvondoms1815 5 лет назад +12

      @@Gorecatto You should open up a parts store! Here in America parts are getting pricy. This is the reason why my '77 Beetle is not complete.

    • @ClarkKulper
      @ClarkKulper 5 лет назад +2

      I would buy it for sure.

  • @charlesreynolds7608
    @charlesreynolds7608 5 лет назад +313

    we need engineers like this guy to build cars i would love to own one like this.

    • @pauldailey4477
      @pauldailey4477 4 года назад +3

      @First Munch No doubt, just because bubba is a "Southern" jew does not mean that he can design and weld like bubba.
      The VW was probably completely subcontracted. But hey, if Jamie Wiseman can make an honest living without fk'ng over anybody, well that is really saying something.

    • @hotforteacher7540
      @hotforteacher7540 4 года назад +7

      But like everyone else you wouldn't want to pay that final price. $$$

    • @suzieparis6821
      @suzieparis6821 4 года назад

      Yep

    • @lafete6863
      @lafete6863 3 года назад +1

      Facts

    • @elburro6750
      @elburro6750 2 года назад +3

      @@pauldailey4477 Subcontracted????? Dude I built everything on this myself. from the ground up!!!!!!

  • @VWLifeVW
    @VWLifeVW 5 лет назад +412

    That thing is epic! Jamie obviously knows how to fabricate and it shows! Very nice rig!

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 4 года назад +57

    I'm generally a stock type vehicle guy, but if you're going to do mods this is a good example of what a modded vehicle should be

  • @m0de
    @m0de 5 лет назад +4

    This car is even cooler because of how humble that dude is about it. Everything is tastefully done.

  • @abbaby555
    @abbaby555 5 лет назад +194

    Great showcase of this man's skills as a builder.
    Thanks for sharing

    • @dustbuggy
      @dustbuggy 5 лет назад +5

      abbaby555 you can tell he really spent time on it 👌

    • @roywhitley7212
      @roywhitley7212 5 лет назад +1

      abbaby555 `

  • @jjnbwp
    @jjnbwp 5 лет назад +97

    This is probly the best self built car in the whole world.. and some parts are salvage.. This guy can build.. man, this is awesome..

  • @skipstein744
    @skipstein744 5 лет назад +3

    I had a 1964 VW convertible BAJA bug. The front end was cut and turned, pan reinforced, '67 H block, EMPI intake single port D heads, zenith 32 NDIX carb and the best part was the 1963 Bus trans axle with gear reduction boxes. Along with full roll cage, tilt font ned., 18 gallon 'long ranger' gas tank. and so on... A fun ride, for sure!

  • @ORflycaster
    @ORflycaster 5 лет назад +29

    In a sea of JKUs, RTTs, and million dollar earth roamers, there’s this little home-built jewel that embraces simplicity and functionality.

  • @thewing331
    @thewing331 5 лет назад +104

    Wow awesome bug and love the colour choice man. Amazing detail and workmanship.

    • @dstruthers2950
      @dstruthers2950 4 года назад +2

      Cool build. With that color, it reminds me of the old military version that was 4 wheel drive

  • @sheenaun.hillofthefairies.3993
    @sheenaun.hillofthefairies.3993 5 лет назад +10

    Best Bug I've seen yet and I was born in 67, so I've seen a few. Great vision, great taste, great engineering. All equals......Great Bug!

  • @luhswagga2932
    @luhswagga2932 3 года назад +2

    I see this vw everyday in Tuscaloosa going to 82 off of i20 .. never thought I would see it on RUclips 😂😂.. I’m working on my 67 bug and this popped up on the recommend

  • @johnsmind
    @johnsmind 3 года назад +2

    I miss the smell of and sound of them. We used to play SLUG BUG when we would travel as kids with our parents. Every time we saw a Bug you slugged someone. That's a beautiful ride brother.

    • @parkerkeating1133
      @parkerkeating1133 3 года назад

      That's great. I'm probably a bit younger but we always called it punch buggy. Your phrase definitely takes the cake

  • @red_ashcroft
    @red_ashcroft 5 лет назад +5

    I love restorations on bugs like these. Its so versatile. Though I love stock restores, but this just takes the cake honestly. It's so beautiful!

  • @jamesellis5549
    @jamesellis5549 5 лет назад +27

    I love that,back in the day I ran many a bug and Things.They are great offroad vehicles when built a little ;that is a dream off road bug.I love how you kept the stock body and did not Baja it.If I could find a decent one I would try to duplicate yours somewhat.Outstanding.

  • @timcoker4685
    @timcoker4685 5 лет назад +2

    I had a Baha Bug back in the late 70s and it was a blast to drive. This was the time when four wheeling took off and guy's were putting a lot of money in their trucks. We had a steep hill at the watershed and my Baha would beat all the trucks in the hill climb. It would also beat them in the mud pit as it had a skid plate and would just skip across the mud. Man, I had a lot of fun beating those high dollar trucks.

  • @cliftontorrence839
    @cliftontorrence839 5 лет назад +4

    Damn, Boy, What a handsome Johnny ! That down slope rooftop tire and hi-Jack holder is just killin' it. You gots some serious style. And Bucket Boss, too. Fine, fine, fine, to be sure. Here's wishin you many happy miles & smiles.

  • @JSchroederee
    @JSchroederee 5 лет назад +58

    That’s one of the rare off road bugs I’ve liked. You’ve got me thinking maybe my 72 needs to go off road.

    • @dustbuggy
      @dustbuggy 5 лет назад +3

      Josh Schroeder my baja is a 72 too!! 😁 they are monsters

    • @ShaunHensley
      @ShaunHensley 5 лет назад +1

      Is it a super or standard?

  • @jimbotheassclown
    @jimbotheassclown 5 лет назад +23

    Miss my 67 baja was great if you ever got stuck you just got out grabbed the bumper and lifted it up out of the hole . Thx adolf for the memories lol.

  • @roundedrob1483
    @roundedrob1483 5 лет назад +3

    The Bug is pretty sweet. I even like the color you painted it. All that hard work, being able to enjoy it is huge...

  • @AForeignerinthePhilippines
    @AForeignerinthePhilippines 4 года назад +65

    Very cool bug👍🏼👍🏼

  • @agrameroldoctane_66
    @agrameroldoctane_66 5 лет назад +12

    This one is tough as a nail. Congrats on build. I have been driving Bugs since 80's (currently driving '66 and restoring '74) and this is one of the best and most purposefull conversion I have ever seen.

  • @dwest320
    @dwest320 5 лет назад +28

    This is so cool. Really nice job using some awesome skills man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nojnoj3069
    @nojnoj3069 4 года назад +1

    I wish you many memorable journeys in your awesome and one off Bug..... Truly special. Truly built to last. Thank you for showing us this beauty.

  • @phennig2003
    @phennig2003 2 года назад +2

    I always go back to this rig. I love it!

  • @TheDooreater
    @TheDooreater 5 лет назад +41

    Best restoration I've ever seen, that's for sure. Cheers to the builder 🍻

  • @googleuser2170
    @googleuser2170 5 лет назад +13

    Love a well thought out, useful, and well engineered vehicle.

  • @cid4887
    @cid4887 5 лет назад +9

    Wow, beautiful beetle .you're good at narrating as well, as well as your voice

  • @mainefinance1956
    @mainefinance1956 3 года назад +2

    One of the best re-purposed vehicles I've ever seen.

  • @jurivlk5433
    @jurivlk5433 5 лет назад +27

    Nice! And could sell if produced in series! Very good looking and versatile! Here the term "Superbug" makes sense!

  • @ginadaniel4134
    @ginadaniel4134 5 лет назад +5

    That is the neatest vehicle I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing! Fabulous job! Man, I'd love to have one just like it!

  • @brianchisnell1548
    @brianchisnell1548 Год назад +2

    Just road tripped to Tuscaloosa from west TX. What a great town! Great bug! I have a stock '64 for when i want to relax. 40hp.

  • @silverstake88
    @silverstake88 5 лет назад +26

    Dude! That is one of the sharpest off road bugs I have ever seen - good job!😎👍

  • @TheEZGZ
    @TheEZGZ 5 лет назад +4

    NICE!!! One off with great ideas. Enjoy your trip and share the ride.

  • @bogusfranz1503
    @bogusfranz1503 4 года назад +3

    My dad enjoys telling me about doing the Rubicon in a VW Bug back in his Air Force days in the early 60s. They got out and lifted/winched it over the few really gnarly spots.

  • @jimmypopp2695
    @jimmypopp2695 4 года назад +2

    Jamie, that is the best conversion I have ever seen.

  • @keithbeal1214
    @keithbeal1214 3 года назад +4

    Damn-um man.....I love it! You can tell this guy has the love for automobiles and he obviously is a smart man innovating and adapting. Great job Jamie. I hope we can meet one day.

  • @Alan62651
    @Alan62651 5 лет назад +3

    The overlander version of a "Baja Bug." Pretty cool. Yesterday I saw a Toyota Highlander 4WD lifted and decked out with off-road gear. It was a surprise, but also very cool.

  • @arora_for_life
    @arora_for_life 5 лет назад +5

    Neat and clean work clearly show that he is perfectionist. Great job buddy

  • @thorstenwanoth6774
    @thorstenwanoth6774 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome Bug! reminds me of coming across a very similar looking one in the Namib desert on a 4X4 trail some years ago. The owner had transplanted the Syncro 4X running gear into the beetle.

  • @EthosAtheos
    @EthosAtheos 3 года назад +1

    Nice Beetle! Your comment about needing a custom bumper so you could still take the engine out. That is so true! The most important thing in a bug is being able to remove the engine. Because you are basically guaranteed to need to. They are super reliable, It will be broken before it hits 100k. Usually it will need a rebuild around 40-60k.

  • @richardhudak685
    @richardhudak685 5 лет назад +111

    THIS OLD HIPPIE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU BUILD A 1970 POP TOP CAMPER BUS THE SAME WAY

    • @EnsVibes
      @EnsVibes 3 года назад

      My plan is to build a 69 hitop like this, wont be an air cooled since Id need more torque and hp and big aircooled engines arent cheap. Check on Fresh Kustoms on fb or instagram, they lifted an early bay as much as they could and its amazing

    • @bigal5230
      @bigal5230 3 года назад

      1971 bus was the best - front disk brakes!

  • @orbitflyer9275
    @orbitflyer9275 5 лет назад +16

    Love the ground clearance he achieved and new hp output of that engine.

  • @sitdad
    @sitdad 4 года назад +2

    Had a Baja Bug back in highschool and absolutely loved it.

  • @KloPoon
    @KloPoon 4 года назад +2

    I'm pretty sure I saw this in Colorado in a convoy of some dope off road vehicles. Super cool!!

  • @mikelosinger7469
    @mikelosinger7469 5 лет назад +6

    Friggen love it, want one myself, and I’ve never been a VW bug fan.

  • @wvoutdoorsman5326
    @wvoutdoorsman5326 5 лет назад +101

    Cool rig!!! Always loved Baja bugs!!!

    • @dustbuggy
      @dustbuggy 5 лет назад +2

      WV Outdoorsman baja bugs are the best! I'm only 23 and my 72 was my first car!

  • @samsonitte
    @samsonitte 3 года назад

    Had a 72' super beetle in HS, miss that canary love machine. This guys baja overland bug is way nice. Good work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @gd6349
    @gd6349 3 года назад +1

    Awesome Baja build !!!!! And I'm loving that you kept it 100% VW power in then engine !!!👍 Very well thought out build , Fantastic job!!!

  • @VWWorld
    @VWWorld 5 лет назад +3

    This is an amazing build. Love the thought and time put into it

  • @billh4121
    @billh4121 5 лет назад +3

    Probably the coolest bug ive ever seen! Nice work man!

  • @boastyy
    @boastyy 3 года назад +2

    Awesome job and attention to detail. Bug looks great and must be very capable off road , well done!

  • @mikerobbins5049
    @mikerobbins5049 5 лет назад +1

    Nice Bug... Looks like you put a lot of thought, engineering, work and love into it...

  • @sarahwood495
    @sarahwood495 3 года назад +3

    Dude I’m a huge vw fan so this is a work of art in my opinion

  • @tommygunns5734
    @tommygunns5734 5 лет назад +6

    Beautiful bug.. That's one hell of a bug out vehicle 👍👍

  • @stevesmith3556
    @stevesmith3556 3 года назад

    I had a 68 baja bug on 30's. I was crazy in the mountains with that thing! Never stuck! Very cool man!

  • @johnwilliams640
    @johnwilliams640 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful Bug. You should be very proud of yourself. It's a beauty. Great build.

  • @mattfalco4996
    @mattfalco4996 5 лет назад +14

    Great work on this build.

    • @dustbuggy
      @dustbuggy 5 лет назад +1

      Matt Falconbridge this thing is awesome! Mine will be here one day

  • @stevbarto
    @stevbarto 5 лет назад +5

    That cutting brake is pretty freaking cool.

  • @megadic4165
    @megadic4165 4 года назад +2

    This is a bad ass ride. Not a fan of bugs, but this has a spot in my heart

  • @maxasaurus3008
    @maxasaurus3008 2 месяца назад

    Love the weld beads every inch on the seam in the dash! My pops had a 67 bus but that thing is sweeeet!

  • @Madbusop718
    @Madbusop718 4 года назад +4

    That's the toughest Bug I've ever seen, WOW. I own a 70 beetle that need some tlc, only thing I'm having trouble finding is the front fenders without turn signals.

  • @acalthu
    @acalthu 3 года назад +3

    I read about this car a few months ago. I'd love to see this in action one day.

  • @jaxgsxr
    @jaxgsxr 5 лет назад +2

    Debated about playing this video but damn glad I did. Very surprising build and show quality. Wished I had a bug to modify like this!

  • @arthurhenry8442
    @arthurhenry8442 5 лет назад +3

    Beautiful man. You did a awesome job on this bug👍👍👍👍👍👋

  • @ramirocastellon2921
    @ramirocastellon2921 4 года назад +3

    Well. This VW deserves a documentary.

  • @timothyhays1817
    @timothyhays1817 5 лет назад +3

    I'm not really into VW's but this one gets my attention.

  • @Patmofar
    @Patmofar 5 лет назад +1

    Being a purist and an absolute anorak on the VW Beetle & the Honda Cub I normally hate any aftermarket modifications to either but this is really class. Hats off to a world class car.

  • @yvonnehoneyborne4029
    @yvonnehoneyborne4029 3 года назад

    Love your bug you have fitted it out so well
    My Volkswagen bug we had fifty years ago one holiday drove 4 children 2 adults, two and half thousand kilometers my 12 year old son learn to drive at 12 years old around the farm
    My daughter had a 4 years use at uni

  • @TeternalGIone
    @TeternalGIone 4 года назад +4

    Lovely! I remember I had a matchbox like this at young age was my favourite ;)

  • @DustyCowdog
    @DustyCowdog 5 лет назад +17

    That's bad-ass! I love Baja bugs!

  • @nikbear
    @nikbear 2 года назад +2

    Now that is incredible, that is one beautifully crafted off road bug, stunning 👏👍👌😍🐞

  • @user-yh9xg7xx7h
    @user-yh9xg7xx7h 9 месяцев назад +2

    love these builds, so unique and looks like a blast to drive.

  • @ambienteterrazas
    @ambienteterrazas 5 лет назад +24

    Really cool VW, in a way air cooled vw's are kind of the original overlanding cars, they have been all over the world since the early 60's but back then we didint call it overlanding, here in baja california their kind of the original overlanding rig (hense the "baja bug") my dad built and explored the penninsula in a baja back in the 70's, i got into air cooled because of him and i have thought of bulding a proper overland rig off a bug, its quite a challenge because of the lack of space. Congrats i am kind of jelaous of your build.

    • @dustbuggy
      @dustbuggy 5 лет назад +1

      ambienteterrazas that's a cool little bit of history! You reminded me of that baja origin fact! 😁

    • @highrate11
      @highrate11 5 лет назад +1

      ambienteterrazas thanks

    • @AudibleVisibIe
      @AudibleVisibIe 5 лет назад +2

      They're are kind of the original overlanding rig

    • @thepotassyumman5880
      @thepotassyumman5880 5 лет назад

      Oh I also live in Baja California

    • @geepuller1
      @geepuller1 5 лет назад

      Model Ts were the original overland car....

  • @KoiinaCup
    @KoiinaCup 4 года назад +4

    This is one mean bug ... amazing work done on it.

  • @forrestwhaley5033
    @forrestwhaley5033 5 лет назад +1

    This is an awesome set up! I'll have to use this for inspiration for my next baja!

  • @planecrazyish
    @planecrazyish 3 года назад

    Absolutely blown away! That is a MASTERPIECE ! a work of art! What a spectacular job!! WoW!

  • @1st508thAirborne
    @1st508thAirborne 5 лет назад +13

    That's really cool! 👍🙂

  • @HeruIrawan
    @HeruIrawan 5 лет назад +3

    Coolest VW I ever know, Impressive man, good work!

  • @alwynvanwyk1851
    @alwynvanwyk1851 3 месяца назад

    What a nice little off road truck...
    So well designed and nice proportions ... Love it....

  • @randellzirkle7792
    @randellzirkle7792 3 года назад +2

    This is bad ass bug. I have been a bug lover for sometime now ..great job

  • @HamiltonTileGA
    @HamiltonTileGA 3 года назад +3

    Man, that bug is impressive. Jamie is more impressive cuz he created that thing. smart dude.

  • @cripnipp
    @cripnipp 5 лет назад +4

    WOW< You did a BEAUTIFUL job with this Bug.!.!.! I like how you kept it with stock fenders and everything. Looks Great. I am building one now. I have a '69 and a '74 Bug and I am looking for good builds to learn from so I can get some idea's to make my own. So far out of all the Baja Bugs I have seen so far, yours is the best and most durable. I don't want to copy yours, just use some idea's like the RollBars. I have all ways wanted to make my RollBars go from the front Bumper to the Rear Bumper and make it strong everywhere I can in between. Very good build!!!!!

  • @Prezzy08
    @Prezzy08 4 года назад +1

    This has to be the best,sleekist and great looking beetle and offroader custom mod

  • @calicarl323
    @calicarl323 3 года назад

    You really thought of everything... awesome looking bug and amazing work!!

  • @Iowarail
    @Iowarail 5 лет назад +7

    My buddy had an old bug when we were growing up, it was damn near impossible to get that thing stuck.

  • @DaveDenning1953
    @DaveDenning1953 5 лет назад +10

    Awesome vehicle - been a Bug fan since 1962 when one (standard!) went past us while we were stuck in mud and it looked like he was just driving to the shops! Any vids of it in action, or is it just for show?? (Just kidding!)

  • @stephanietina5345
    @stephanietina5345 2 года назад +1

    This bug is KILLER! I want one, may not need all the extra extras for off roading you did…as I would use it for daily driver and some fire road action…I would love to have (or build) a class 11 bug. WAY COOL.

  • @SpadaFer
    @SpadaFer 5 лет назад +1

    that is the best bug i ever seen and i live in mexico city, no body has more bugs than us !!! i love it !! best work ever

  • @danwhiteman2529
    @danwhiteman2529 5 лет назад +3

    That's one awesome build!

  • @suzieparis6821
    @suzieparis6821 4 года назад +5

    Love this..my late bro in law woulda loved this

  • @jarocla665
    @jarocla665 3 года назад +2

    You created a gem out of a classic gem