One of the nicest Baja's I've seen in a while everybody makes mistakes it's okay to make mistakes or I should have done this better or should have done that better it looks good to me. but I would have been peeling out around those corners
Believe me… I wanted to send it! But I was inside a local wildlife management area (WMA) and there are residents fairly close to the trail. I live in a small town and just about everyone knows where I live, so I kept it mellow. Thank you for the compliments! Much appreciated!
Thank You so much for getting back to me. Muchly appreciated ! Long story short I've had a major head injury and I hardly remember taking the bug apart . It's a 68 bug going onto a 76 pan. The problem I'm having right now is putting the rear suspension hack together. Everyone tells me to look it up on the net. The problem there is I'm not a computer guy. That and I'm not a young man. It's been a 20 year recovery for me but I'm looking forward to driving the old girl into my favorite fishing spots. Once again, thank you for getting back to me !🍻
@@69bajaoutdoors I got 88 Suzuki samurai,body decent does has rust spots. Love to do a vw beetle body swap. A convertible half top, with a little step side bed vw fenders. Or maybe a 4 door two original and make back open idk thoughts.(that's old beetle) 60,70 not that new stuff.
BAD ASS BAJA.... I'm building a 64' right now, still have a long road ahead of me... Videos like your's gives me inspiration to keep going 😀👍👍 BTW; 69' is my favorite year for Bugs 😎
Thank you! It was a labor of love… and sometimes hate. LOL One little thing every day, and it will come together before you know it! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Bad-ass Bug....! I'm from Seaside Park, Last time I was home in my 4x4 Astro van I did some trails and got her muddy out in the Pine Barrens - I'd love to check that thing out
Thank you! I’ve heard of Pine Barrens but have never been. One of these weekends, I need to make the 2 hour drive and check it out! There aren’t any real places to open the Baja up to her full potential.
It's got a Type 4 conversion! Yes!!! I've done of few of those, and currently building a turbo type 4 in my 71 Super. My current engine is a 1911cc, but I've built a 2600 and a 2258. Love this.
I love that you have done it too! I also have a turbo for Mud Cricket’s power plant. It would be my first turbo build so I am very hesitant to go through with it. I need to do a lot more research on it before pulling the trigger on that plan.
@69 Baja Outdoors oh, I also did 2 liter in a 70 Ghia. So much torque. I modified the alternator stand to make it center mount. With a water to air IC. Fits under the deck lid. No stand offs. Subaru td04 turbo. Made out up and down pipe and exhaust exits via 1 pea shooter cut out in the apron. Stealth.
I had one back in the 1980s. Put a tilt fiberglass front end in mine so it no longer had a usable glove box. Still had the glove box door so I riveted piece of 1/16 inch thick rubber over the opening on the firewall/ trunk side to keep the wind out. But discovered I could bungie strap a slab case of beer on top of the gas tank, and the passenger could reach through the glove box to get us beer. 👍 One if the big mistakes I made was to go with solid motor mounts. The bug body amplified every single noise transfered through the mounts.
Thank you for commenting. My hood was a tilt hood. But, with the winch in they way, I had to abandon that idea. I had plans to make a lift frame, as in it would lift up and arc forward. I got impatient and just screwed it down utilizing riv-nuts. Not sure why you couldn’t have a glove box. I have an operating glove box now and when it was a tilt hood. As far as motor mounts, I agree that all the noises are amplified through the body with solid mounts. It is quite loud when the rpm’s are up. Now I know why race cars have communication systems.
@@69bajaoutdoors If I recall correctly the glove box insert was cardboard and I think was accidently tossed out when cleaning up the shop one day. I know we couldn't find it. Had a lot of fun in my baja bug back then. For winter driving Id use 2 pieces of flexible dryer duct that ran from the heat exchange boxes to inbetween the front seats. I also remember because I had a cage on the back it made it really easy to pull the engine. I think it'd take around 20 minutes to get the engine out. My engine was a 1600 vw bumped up to 1800cc with a 2 barrel weber carb.
You did an EXCELLENT JOB.. Looks great.. My engine is WORN and beat to shit -- needs a complete rebuild.. If you ever make it to MOAB Utah - look me up!
Will do! I don’t have any plans to do that just yet. Though I’ve had many people tell me it is a “must go at least once” destination! It’s on my bucket list! Thank you!
Thank you Rick! I don’t plan to stop but finding relative content is proving to be a slight challenge these days. I do have some fishing videos coming up and an oil leak repair.
Very nice Baja.. I'd like to build one, very clean and simple... As if Volkswagen had built one from the factory... What kind of rear view mirror was that? It reminds me of one I used to have in my bug... Do you know where I can get one of those? I've been out of the VW scene for a long time.. Again, very nice Baja, thx for sharing...
@@69bajaoutdoors thx 69B... I was watching the video on my phone and could barely make it out, but that's the same mirror I had in my bug... Love those mirrors.. thx for getting back with me and your quick response.. You take care my friend and God bless....
Brotha?! If I might suggest another way of securing that drivers left corner where you said you(3:35) might weld a plate or whatever to the heavy shock mount/tube frame and body How about if you take a slice off a 90 degree channel about 1-2” long and put it so one side grabs the frame(flat stock part of shock mount) and the original inner fender or body so it’s able to bolt to the body on one end and weld it to the frame so you could unbolt it and take off the Whole body pan if need be? I see your very skilled in building this bug and I’ve only made it that far like so far but is only a suggestion bc my older bro is about your age and he’s built a couple Chenowith big tube frames ones long ago and mom had a brand new 74 Gaia she bought when I was a boy and I rode home with her that year in it so I’ve got lots of history in VW Air cooled Vehicles and I’ll subscribe to your Chan bro but nice work on that car I loved it😁👍
Thank you for commenting. I will take your idea into serious consideration as I believe we are on the same page on how to make it removable. At this point, I’m still driving it as is. I know it will be off the road for a while when I tackle this issue so I am hesitant to open that can of worms. But I will need to do something about it soon. Thank you again!
if you make the back of the sub sealed, and the front ported to 50 hz or so, it should sound better. A 10" sub should work well in 1 to 1.5 cu ft sealed box. Sweet ride man!!
Thank you!!! The Jerry cans are mainly for aesthetics. I could use them if need be but so far, no real reason too. Maybe my next build will have tracks!
Thought I'd drop a note. Love the build and your videos. I'm working on my bug /baja . Total rebuild. May have a few questions for you. Would you be willing to answer ?
Nice run - just enough to get it a little dirty and (as you found out) discover odd sounds and an occasional nut that needs tightening. About those rear shock mounts: I really think you're going to have to punch through the body near the top eyelets and put a cross- brace in. There is just too much vertical force that gets translated to lateral force at the top of the shocks for what you have now. My cage is 1.75x0.120 DOM with cross- bracing at the shock mounts and I know I still get a little flex. (and I don't even drive that hard) Just something to think about...
Thank you for the comment. I had originally planned to go with a full roll cage to tie into. In order to do that properly, I would have had to pull the body from the pan. My heater channels and front hump on the pan are solid but the threaded weld nuts are questionable as I was afraid it would open up another can of worms. I replaced the rear quarter pans so I didn’t have to remove the pan bolts. But I believe you are correct. I will need to put some sort of cross brace between the shock towers if I plan to keep the same setup. At this point, I may just join the bandwagon and install a rear roll cage and go through the fender wells with the shocks and make a true rear long travel suspension. I have 10.5” of travel at the moment.
@69 Baja Outdoors 10.5" is a good amount and might be adequate for your use. I like your setup. I'm just suggesting a 1" or 1.5" hole and cross-brace tower to tower. If you bend and gusset, I bet you could get one to follow the back wall of your package tray. But if you start thinking about shocks through body, then you are starting to consider 4"+ holes and that gets to be a big weather issue, especially in areas more cold and wet. I would start by cross bracing what you have and bomb it till ya break it, then go bigger if you have to.
They work great if you invest in quality products. LED turn signals require a resistor or an LED compatible flasher relay so they don’t hyper-flash. My headlights were inexpensive so low beam seems like it has no upper cut off. Meaning they just send light all over so I have them pointed lower as to not blind oncoming traffic. My high beams work great.
@@devilinbaggypants7320 If they are rated for 6v, yes. I believe most of mine are rated between 10-26v. My electrical system is 12v. I don’t believe all of my LED lighting would work with a 6v system. But again, if you have a low voltage rating, meaning 5v-12v then yes, they will work with a 6v system.
@@69bajaoutdoors Near Pittsburgh Yes but be sure to use colder spark plug heat range and boost controller tech like fuel tech etc but check out Steve Morris Engines and That dude From California Ah shoot he’s patented Symmetrical Turbos that are badass bro yes it’s on top of my tongue but he’s got cool parts that nobody else has that don’t look cobbled together like left handed in right hand situations
I was asked if I wanted historic plates at the tag office to which I said “Yes, of course.” I had to supply two photos. As soon as the clerk saw it, he said “Oh, can’t get historic plates as it cannot be modified from original.” So, no historic tags for me. :(
Super cool. I just got a 1974. I've always wanted a Baja style bug!
That’s awesome! Thank you for the compliment! If you need any assistance, I’d be happy to help!
One of the nicest Baja's I've seen in a while everybody makes mistakes it's okay to make mistakes or I should have done this better or should have done that better it looks good to me. but I would have been peeling out around those corners
Believe me… I wanted to send it! But I was inside a local wildlife management area (WMA) and there are residents fairly close to the trail. I live in a small town and just about everyone knows where I live, so I kept it mellow. Thank you for the compliments! Much appreciated!
Wow, that bring back memories. I had a 66 bug and that car would go anywhere. That is super cool.
Thank you! Glad it was reminiscent.
Nice Ride! You made it your own. Projects like this are never finished.
Hope you get lots of miles and smiles in it
Thank you sir! It is purpose built. Not a trailer queen but she is a pavement princess. LOL
Glad to see you’re back at it.
I remember some of, if not THE most fun I had was in my bug. I love seeing this.
Thank you so much! 😎
Man this build is such an inspiration. Shoutout from the Philippines !
Thank you so much! 😎
Thank You so much for getting back to me. Muchly appreciated !
Long story short I've had a major head injury and I hardly remember taking the bug apart . It's a 68 bug going onto a 76 pan.
The problem I'm having right now is putting the rear suspension hack together.
Everyone tells me to look it up on the net. The problem there is I'm not a computer guy. That and I'm not a young man.
It's been a 20 year recovery for me but I'm looking forward to driving the old girl into my favorite fishing spots.
Once again, thank you for getting back to me !🍻
You are more than welcome. Anything I can do to help out!
Yes Sir that's nice. Love Baja VW.
Thank you!!!
@@69bajaoutdoors I got 88 Suzuki samurai,body decent does has rust spots. Love to do a vw beetle body swap. A convertible half top, with a little step side bed vw fenders. Or maybe a 4 door two original and make back open idk thoughts.(that's old beetle)
60,70 not that new stuff.
@@P.Trim69
I’ve seen a VW bug body on a Samurai. They called it Godzuki. LOL
That would be a cool build.
We don’t have trails that nice down here… thanks for taking us along on that ride!
So many awesome details on the Baja, great work my friend!
Southwestern Pennsylvania has millions of miles to ride on
BAD ASS BAJA.... I'm building a 64' right now, still have a long road ahead of me... Videos like your's gives me inspiration to keep going 😀👍👍
BTW; 69' is my favorite year for Bugs 😎
Thank you! It was a labor of love… and sometimes hate. LOL
One little thing every day, and it will come together before you know it!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
That's one cool Baja.😎
Thank you!!!
That thing is Bad-ass. So cool!
Thank you!!!
What a brilliant buggy.
Thank you so much!!!
That's a great Baja! I hope mine will be that nice someday.
Thank you! If you have a little welding knowledge, it’s totally possible! If you have any questions, feel free to ask, I’d be happy to help out!
Amigo lo felicito por su auto le quedó increíble
Thank you very much!
Bad-ass Bug....! I'm from Seaside Park, Last time I was home in my 4x4 Astro van I did some trails and got her muddy out in the Pine Barrens - I'd love to check that thing out
Thank you! I’ve heard of Pine Barrens but have never been. One of these weekends, I need to make the 2 hour drive and check it out! There aren’t any real places to open the Baja up to her full potential.
It's got a Type 4 conversion! Yes!!! I've done of few of those, and currently building a turbo type 4 in my 71 Super. My current engine is a 1911cc, but I've built a 2600 and a 2258.
Love this.
I love that you have done it too! I also have a turbo for Mud Cricket’s power plant. It would be my first turbo build so I am very hesitant to go through with it. I need to do a lot more research on it before pulling the trigger on that plan.
@69 Baja Outdoors oh, I also did 2 liter in a 70 Ghia. So much torque.
I modified the alternator stand to make it center mount. With a water to air IC. Fits under the deck lid. No stand offs. Subaru td04 turbo. Made out up and down pipe and exhaust exits via 1 pea shooter cut out in the apron. Stealth.
@@monica93304
That’s awesome!!!
I had one back in the 1980s. Put a tilt fiberglass front end in mine so it no longer had a usable glove box. Still had the glove box door so I riveted piece of 1/16 inch thick rubber over the opening on the firewall/ trunk side to keep the wind out. But discovered I could bungie strap a slab case of beer on top of the gas tank, and the passenger could reach through the glove box to get us beer. 👍
One if the big mistakes I made was to go with solid motor mounts. The bug body amplified every single noise transfered through the mounts.
Thank you for commenting. My hood was a tilt hood. But, with the winch in they way, I had to abandon that idea. I had plans to make a lift frame, as in it would lift up and arc forward. I got impatient and just screwed it down utilizing riv-nuts. Not sure why you couldn’t have a glove box. I have an operating glove box now and when it was a tilt hood.
As far as motor mounts, I agree that all the noises are amplified through the body with solid mounts. It is quite loud when the rpm’s are up. Now I know why race cars have communication systems.
@@69bajaoutdoors If I recall correctly the glove box insert was cardboard and I think was accidently tossed out when cleaning up the shop one day. I know we couldn't find it.
Had a lot of fun in my baja bug back then. For winter driving Id use 2 pieces of flexible dryer duct that ran from the heat exchange boxes to inbetween the front seats.
I also remember because I had a cage on the back it made it really easy to pull the engine. I think it'd take around 20 minutes to get the engine out. My engine was a 1600 vw bumped up to 1800cc with a 2 barrel weber carb.
@@damham5689
That makes sense. Yes, they were crappy cardboard. The one I have now is plastic. :/
"Look at those cleets Queequeg. Made from whales teeth. She's all tricked out in the bones of her victims."
That’s one way to look at it! Maybe I should add some scrimshaw! Thank you!
VERY SWEET RIDE friend! great job!
Thank you!
What a beautiful build!!
Thank you!!!
Riding any trail in that thing would be fun!!!
True story!
You did an EXCELLENT JOB.. Looks great.. My engine is WORN and beat to shit -- needs a complete rebuild.. If you ever make it to MOAB Utah - look me up!
Will do! I don’t have any plans to do that just yet. Though I’ve had many people tell me it is a “must go at least once” destination! It’s on my bucket list! Thank you!
Hell yeah keep it going bro
Thank you Rick! I don’t plan to stop but finding relative content is proving to be a slight challenge these days. I do have some fishing videos coming up and an oil leak repair.
Very cool build, like that a lot 👍😎
Thank you so much!!
Out standing electrical mods!!!!
Thank you!!
Very nice Baja.. I'd like to build one, very clean and simple... As if Volkswagen had built one from the factory...
What kind of rear view mirror was that? It reminds me of one I used to have in my bug... Do you know where I can get one of those? I've been out of the VW scene for a long time.. Again, very nice Baja, thx for sharing...
Thank you! It is a Wink 5 panel mirror. Available from amazon and many other online VW outlets.
@@69bajaoutdoors thx 69B... I was watching the video on my phone and could barely make it out, but that's the same mirror I had in my bug... Love those mirrors.. thx for getting back with me and your quick response.. You take care my friend and God bless....
@@garyjones2582
Likewise sir! Thank you again!
sweet build
Thank you!
That's awesome!
Thank you!
Really like the Mudcricket! It’s just how I want to build mine except with a bug eye frontend.
Awesome!
Bug eye front ends, though functional, look weak.
Brotha?! If I might suggest another way of securing that drivers left corner where you said you(3:35) might weld a plate or whatever to the heavy shock mount/tube frame and body
How about if you take a slice off a 90 degree channel about 1-2” long and put it so one side grabs the frame(flat stock part of shock mount) and the original inner fender or body so it’s able to bolt to the body on one end and weld it to the frame so you could unbolt it and take off the Whole body pan if need be? I see your very skilled in building this bug and I’ve only made it that far like so far but is only a suggestion bc my older bro is about your age and he’s built a couple Chenowith big tube frames ones long ago and mom had a brand new 74 Gaia she bought when I was a boy and I rode home with her that year in it so I’ve got lots of history in VW Air cooled Vehicles and I’ll subscribe to your Chan bro but nice work on that car I loved it😁👍
Thank you for commenting. I will take your idea into serious consideration as I believe we are on the same page on how to make it removable. At this point, I’m still driving it as is. I know it will be off the road for a while when I tackle this issue so I am hesitant to open that can of worms. But I will need to do something about it soon. Thank you again!
Glad to Brotha!❤️🔥💡
if you make the back of the sub sealed, and the front ported to 50 hz or so, it should sound better. A 10" sub should work well in 1 to 1.5 cu ft sealed box. Sweet ride man!!
Thank you! I did seal the back of the sub box. It sounds fantastic now!
Sweet looking rig!
Thank you!
Nice job 👍. Still my favorite off-road vehicle
Thank you!
Love it Dude..👍
Thank you!!!
Sweet ride, i'd put some 1/2 inch steel covering the gas cans, and probably all over the vehicle too, make it into a little tank. LOL :) Great Video !
Thank you!!! The Jerry cans are mainly for aesthetics. I could use them if need be but so far, no real reason too. Maybe my next build will have tracks!
Ok, this is a cool af ride
Thank you!
Amazing ride congrats 🍾
Thank you!!!
super cool car sir , by the way i like your action on carlitos way movie
Thank you so much!
I can't wait till I get mine
It will be awesome!!!!
AWESOME build👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you! 😁
I'm doing something similar to a VW Caddy. I've already started. I might record my progress to upload on here
Sweet! Post it!
Thought I'd drop a note.
Love the build and your videos. I'm working on my bug /baja . Total rebuild.
May have a few questions for you. Would you be willing to answer ?
Thank you for the kind words. Of course I would answer. It would be my pleasure to help out in any way I can.
wao so detailed!!
Thank you!!!
Nice run - just enough to get it a little dirty and (as you found out) discover odd sounds and an occasional nut that needs tightening.
About those rear shock mounts: I really think you're going to have to punch through the body near the top eyelets and put a cross- brace in. There is just too much vertical force that gets translated to lateral force at the top of the shocks for what you have now.
My cage is 1.75x0.120 DOM with cross- bracing at the shock mounts and I know I still get a little flex. (and I don't even drive that hard)
Just something to think about...
Thank you for the comment. I had originally planned to go with a full roll cage to tie into. In order to do that properly, I would have had to pull the body from the pan. My heater channels and front hump on the pan are solid but the threaded weld nuts are questionable as I was afraid it would open up another can of worms. I replaced the rear quarter pans so I didn’t have to remove the pan bolts. But I believe you are correct. I will need to put some sort of cross brace between the shock towers if I plan to keep the same setup. At this point, I may just join the bandwagon and install a rear roll cage and go through the fender wells with the shocks and make a true rear long travel suspension. I have 10.5” of travel at the moment.
@69 Baja Outdoors 10.5" is a good amount and might be adequate for your use. I like your setup. I'm just suggesting a 1" or 1.5" hole and cross-brace tower to tower. If you bend and gusset, I bet you could get one to follow the back wall of your package tray. But if you start thinking about shocks through body, then you are starting to consider 4"+ holes and that gets to be a big weather issue, especially in areas more cold and wet. I would start by cross bracing what you have and bomb it till ya break it, then go bigger if you have to.
Understood. I know I need to do something or it will end badly. I will look into doing a crossbar to start with. Thank you!
Love it.¡!!
Thank you!
Are you having problems with the 2wd?
Negative. She will go just about anywhere. :)
Cool !!
Thank you!
Belo baja...muito bem feito
Thank you!
Cool Ofroad bester.
Thank you!
Cool Bug.
Thank you!
donde adquiriste tu aleron?
It was purchased from Big Wig Race Cars.
www.bigwigracecars.com/
Would it be ok to try and copy your bug for my future dream car? 😍
Absolutely! I would be honored!
I heard LED lights don’t work with vintage cars.
They work great if you invest in quality products. LED turn signals require a resistor or an LED compatible flasher relay so they don’t hyper-flash. My headlights were inexpensive so low beam seems like it has no upper cut off. Meaning they just send light all over so I have them pointed lower as to not blind oncoming traffic. My high beams work great.
You need to change the station.
@@devilinbaggypants7320
LOL! True story!
@@69bajaoutdoors seriously. Most LEDs are rated 5-24v meaning they will even work on 6v systems
@@devilinbaggypants7320
If they are rated for 6v, yes. I believe most of mine are rated between 10-26v. My electrical system is 12v. I don’t believe all of my LED lighting would work with a 6v system. But again, if you have a low voltage rating, meaning 5v-12v then yes, they will work with a 6v system.
Whoa 914 Engine and bigger jugs/pistons oughtta run like a Raped ape
She runs good. It’s not a speed demon with the 30” wheels but she has a lot more torque than the old and tired 1600 that was in it. :)
Thank you!
@@69bajaoutdoors yeah 1600 Dual Ports were tops until the late 70’s when folks began putting out oversized Jug kits upwards of 2600cc
Look me up on FAKEBOOK?👍
@@marsdenbalaska3
Agreed. She is a 1911cc right now. I’m debating on doing a turbo install. That should get the blood pumping!
Done! You in PA?
@@69bajaoutdoors Near Pittsburgh Yes but be sure to use colder spark plug heat range and boost controller tech like fuel tech etc but check out Steve Morris Engines and That dude From California Ah shoot he’s patented Symmetrical Turbos that are badass bro yes it’s on top of my tongue but he’s got cool parts that nobody else has that don’t look cobbled together like left handed in right hand situations
Why no historic tag? nJ sux
I was asked if I wanted historic plates at the tag office to which I said “Yes, of course.” I had to supply two photos. As soon as the clerk saw it, he said “Oh, can’t get historic plates as it cannot be modified from original.” So, no historic tags for me. :(
@@69bajaoutdoors Show her modified buggs from the 70s, never say die. Explain this is What America did to bugs 50 years ago. Original as Apple pie.
@@chrisp1232
I’ll ask for them next year when it comes time for renewal. We’ll see what happens. All I can do is try. :)