I wish to thank you for taking a lost, little car that nobody wanted anymore; rescuing it; putting much love, sweat, and tears into this sweet, quiet car; giving it a home, and a new purpose in life. It shows just how creative, caring, and stylish you are for bringing this car back from the dead...so to speak. You've done an amazing job on this neat little car!! Keep it safe. All I'd like to do with this cute little car, is run up and give it a huge hug.....
Superb workmanship ..,It's nice to see they heater channel outlets not covered up with carpet always a sign of a quality restoration and one of the first things I look for. It's easy to see this was a labor of love for old Beetles : )
Wish I had another ... My first car was a 1966 Volkswagon 1300 cc with an Abersparker Gas heater ...6 volt ....Such a cool car This one is fab and done so nice
You did a great and responsible job with that car. Only change I would make is to raise the front and lower the back so they're even but that's just my preference. Love the last year of the original bug, 66, with metal sunroof and pop out side, air-conditioning, windows!
well done, the body seemed really solid.. wish i could find a car like that in Finland.. my 66` had some serious issues with rust and a lot of velding had to be done. anyway NICE!!
@lboftheyear - It took me about 20-months to do the entire restore. I did all the work myself. The pans were in good shape, had to replace the front driver pan quarter, but everything else was good. Just installed a 1915 motor and it runs great. Thanx.....
Nice video! Great job man! I have one waiting to be restored... I don’t have much mechanical experience, thinking to do striping and then to give to proper mechanics to do body work and engine rebuilt, electric etc. Assembly do on my own to save some money for fuel ;) and have fun an my handwork on my lovely beetle.
Great Job- It is set up so nice. If you change the engine out -keep you old one and do not sell any org. parts. Hang on to everything. Having org.parts with your bug is like money in the bank- only better. I wish it was my bug. Great color
@aloano - I bought the interior from Wolfsburg West. I do not remember the price but you can go to their website and it lists all the pricing. Thanx for the comment, as of yesterday I got my 1915 motor installed. Hope to be able to drive it again any day now. Congratulations on your new bug, that is awesome and Java Green is a great color :-)
@mowie1236 It's called Fat Mat. It's a sound deadening material. Helps with road noise, engine noise and heat. I am glad I did it. I would do it again in a heart beat. Well worth it. Makes the doors sound solid when you close them.
Perfect Video...what drop did you install for the front end drop? Or is that just a tire size difference to achieve the dropped look. I have the exact same car...though considered a ‘67 due to the Aug of 1966 build date. I am in the middle of the same body off restoration. Always researching. Thanks for sharing.
@FishSticksRGud - Wow, thanx man. Look forward to seeing some pics of your 66' I am working on my 63 now and trying to get my bad ass 1915 motor ready for my 66 for the spring.
1:32 Make sure your boots have the seam at 3 O'clock facing the rear with sealant in the seam. There is no flex in the seam. VW owners manual. For your viewers. Great job!
Looks like you started with a good subject car, mostly rust free. Looks like Java Green original color? I have a Java green, 67 sunroof we spent 3 years restoring at about $15k just in parts and materials. Looks like you are missing the sunroof weather stripping. Is car still 6 volt? Nice photo history with music. Restoring is a huge job. Now you have a great little classic VW!
Great comment. Respectful from someone who knows what is involved. An amazing restoration. Great color and paint. Wheels and stance are subtle and high-end mod. Terrific accomplishment!
Great job on the restoration! We have a '66 Beetle that I am doing a mechanical and interior refresh on. Where did you buy your interior kit? TMI? Trying to decide between TMI and Sewfine at the moment.
Great Job- It is set up so nice. If you change the engine out -keep you old one and do not sell any org. parts. Hang on to everything. Having org.parts with your bug is like money in the bank- only better. I wish it was my bug.
I just bought a 66 and it looks just like your;'s did when ya started. I was wondering if you kept track of your time in the project and cost? because i am about to go thru this wow what a great job, i cant wait to start mine,that is unless there is something you know that could deter me.
@squareyes1981 - WOW, thanx a lot. I love this car, its been a lot of fun. Now it has a built 1915 and is even more fun then before...... Hope you build your bug one day...
I just worked with my "Mazda 323F" ("bg" body from 1991). Now I know - restoration is not so easy as it is on Discovery chanel ) But it is realy interesting. And you are right - if you just made one car, you will need and feeling to restore more cars!
The motor that came in the car that I used for about two tears was a 1500 single port. It now sports a built 1915 with dual webbers. Gene Berg heads, DPR crank and H-beam rods...
one of the best restorations ive seen! great job! how long did it take and an aproximate cost? my aunt has a beetle sitting on their yard i think its a 66 aswell. such a waste a one owner original condition bug, after 6 years would it start? im going there this summer so i might have a look at it. Cheers from Sweden!
I love the interior, did you buy it off a website, or was it a custom job? I got a 70 beetle with baby blue ext, wanna change the interior to something similar to yours, like the light colors! I might do white, but seems like some companies only do off-white. What color is your back seat and door panels??
@Thesuperdrummer93 - both wheels are set the same. the earlier pics are without the motor. The later pics are after the rear was lowered. There is a little camber in both wheels, the price you pay to lower a car. My car sets perfect for me and drives awesome. The new 1915 is a blast with plenty of power.
I wish to thank you for taking a lost, little car that nobody wanted anymore; rescuing it; putting much love, sweat, and tears into this sweet, quiet car; giving it a home, and a new purpose in life. It shows just how creative, caring, and stylish you are for bringing this car back from the dead...so to speak. You've done an amazing job on this neat little car!! Keep it safe. All I'd like to do with this cute little car, is run up and give it a huge hug.....
Superb workmanship ..,It's nice to see they heater channel outlets not covered up with carpet always a sign of a quality restoration and one of the first things I look for.
It's easy to see this was a labor of love for old Beetles : )
So impressed with the floor covering/seat base covering work.....skill.
Beautiful restoration. I found a 69 Ghia that was heading to the car crusher. My son and I are working on it together! Some day it will be his!👍✌️✌️
I'm starting to fall in love with this car
i can imagine the amount of hours and money you've put into this....beautiful restoration, the end product prove it....BRAVO
Fantastic car, great job on the resto. Love the color green too!
Outstanding! Thank you for saving her life.
Wow....you ended up with the perfect stance. I never like them when they're all butterflied out. Nice job and beautiful bug!
Beautiful job, you saved another VW from the crusher. every one of them counts.
Wish I had another ... My first car was a 1966 Volkswagon 1300 cc with an Abersparker Gas heater ...6 volt ....Such a cool car This one is fab and done so nice
Wow!! beautiful job
I used to Live in Wenatchee. Greetings from Mexico City 👏👏
I'm about to restore my '67 bug and this is definitely beautiful sir, I love your video.
Nicely done, another bug not forgotten ..
Excellent restoration, pretty color of the body
Congratulations from Brazil.
You did a great and responsible job with that car. Only change I would make is to raise the front and lower the back so they're even but that's just my preference. Love the last year of the original bug, 66, with metal sunroof and pop out side, air-conditioning, windows!
Great restoration, great year for bug. Hope still serves you well.
DAMN GOOD JOB ! All that work was well worth it. She is a beauty..
I love your bug, I have a 66 almost the same colour, I painted it about 10 years ago. Take it easy and thank you for a very cool video
i love how you played the bob marley. keep it up.One love from Jamaica
Awesome job. Congratulations.
Great work. Nice video work too. Love the Rainier shot. Don't see many bugs in the Tri or Yak. Especially ones that look this good. 👍
Wow! Wish my Beetle looked like this! She looks more like the "before" than the "after"!! :(
I'm very impressed... what else can I say. Congratulations.
beutiful piece of art,work and history.Beutiful beutiful car
love the interior and the pop out windows.
WOW......!! This is very nice. You have done a good job.
Great job on the Bug thanks for the inspiration. I love that Java Green!! If my 73 turns out half as good, it will be a great car.
Great job, great music and, of course, great bug!
Hope in summer i'll be restauring one, pre 66.
Nice work! I've restored a few cars myself, and my next "last one" will be a VW Bug like yours. Enjoy it, you deserve it.
I am Brazilian and I loved their retirement vw bug
Just "WOW"! Thanks for the inspiration
Perfect service!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Wow, really looks great. Nice job.
well done, the body seemed really solid.. wish i could find a car like that in Finland.. my 66` had some serious issues with rust and a lot of velding had to be done. anyway NICE!!
Excellent restoration, very well done, wheels you chose bring it to the 21 st century, but a level height would be my way. Once again, top marks.
@lboftheyear - It took me about 20-months to do the entire restore. I did all the work myself. The pans were in good shape, had to replace the front driver pan quarter, but everything else was good. Just installed a 1915 motor and it runs great. Thanx.....
I've watch this video like over 20 time just love way bug came out
I loved that restoration!, great job!
Wow, a really nice car. Great Job.
I sure do miss i 66'. She was a pretty white, and around the windows she was a nice tan....
Nice video! Great job man! I have one waiting to be restored... I don’t have much mechanical experience, thinking to do striping and then to give to proper mechanics to do body work and engine rebuilt, electric etc. Assembly do on my own to save some money for fuel ;) and have fun an my handwork on my lovely beetle.
Great work dude!!!! I got a 72 GT bug, which needs the same treatment.
I have a stock '66. Been in the family since my dad bought it new. Loved your vid! Will be watching and subscribing
Nice work. It's lookin' good!
great job! I have a 73 and looking for a 67 or older. Just classy lines and that metal dash.
Great Job- It is set up so nice. If you change the engine out -keep you old one and do not sell any org. parts. Hang on to everything. Having org.parts with your bug is like money in the bank- only better. I wish it was my bug. Great color
Great video production and Even better work w the Bug!
Thanx, it is a lot of fun. I am dropping a new 1915 engine in it in a couple of weeks. Should be a real go getter. Can't wait.
Q hermoso quedo su carrito felicidades y gracias por compartir este bonito video me gustaría tener uno igual 😊 😁
Beautiful! I love that color
May I ask how much did you invest after all was said and done?
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Well done on the music 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏I love it
Awesome vw 66. keep buggin😊❤
Nice, I dont even know what colour to suggest, they're both real nice
@aloano - I bought the interior from Wolfsburg West. I do not remember the price but you can go to their website and it lists all the pricing. Thanx for the comment, as of yesterday I got my 1915 motor installed. Hope to be able to drive it again any day now. Congratulations on your new bug, that is awesome and Java Green is a great color :-)
Xlnt workmanship bro! Sick job!
@mowie1236 It's called Fat Mat. It's a sound deadening material. Helps with road noise, engine noise and heat. I am glad I did it. I would do it again in a heart beat. Well worth it. Makes the doors sound solid when you close them.
Thinking of buying a 1966 bug myself. We shall see how it goes.
Perfect Video...what drop did you install for the front end drop? Or is that just a tire size difference to achieve the dropped look. I have the exact same car...though considered a ‘67 due to the Aug of 1966 build date. I am in the middle of the same body off restoration. Always researching. Thanks for sharing.
that was great thank for posting it.
@FishSticksRGud - Wow, thanx man. Look forward to seeing some pics of your 66' I am working on my 63 now and trying to get my bad ass 1915 motor ready for my 66 for the spring.
Very nice job, this look made here in Brazil
Woow man. This is magic. Gr8 work. I love this car. Regards.
Great job and well done!!
1:32 Make sure your boots have the seam at 3 O'clock facing the rear with sealant in the seam. There is no flex in the seam. VW owners manual. For your viewers. Great job!
Looks like you started with a good subject car, mostly rust free. Looks like Java Green original color? I have a Java green, 67 sunroof we spent 3 years restoring at about $15k just in parts and materials. Looks like you are missing the sunroof weather stripping. Is car still 6 volt? Nice photo history with music. Restoring is a huge job. Now you have a great little classic VW!
Great comment. Respectful from someone who knows what is involved. An amazing restoration. Great color and paint. Wheels and stance are subtle and high-end mod. Terrific accomplishment!
@drupi77, Thanx man. It's a lot of fun. Can't wait to do the next one :-)
@chriswoolever - Absolutely, I plan on trying to get it installed this weekend. Hope all goes well.
Very nice, great to see the work done at home.
How much drop in the front? What are you wheel sizes?
Very inspirational, great job !
Quality restoration right there. Great job
Very nice bug and interesting video.
Thats a lovely car man, congratulations, the only thing i'd change would be the rims, to stock ones with the white band, but anyway is a badass car.
Great job on the restoration! We have a '66 Beetle that I am doing a mechanical and interior refresh on. Where did you buy your interior kit? TMI? Trying to decide between TMI and Sewfine at the moment.
Great Job- It is set up so nice. If you change the engine out -keep you old one and do not sell any org. parts. Hang on to everything. Having org.parts with your bug is like money in the bank- only better. I wish it was my bug.
I just bought a 66 and it looks just like your;'s did when ya started. I was wondering if you kept track of your time in the project and cost? because i am about to go thru this wow what a great job, i cant wait to start mine,that is unless there is something you know that could deter me.
THAT was fun to watch! Well done.
Fantastic job! I restored a 66 bug too. I wasn't such a thorough job, though.
Wow, a RHD. That is so cool. can't wait to see it. Send some pics or videos when you have a chance.
Great Video!! Congratulations and thank you:
@squareyes1981 - WOW, thanx a lot. I love this car, its been a lot of fun. Now it has a built 1915 and is even more fun then before...... Hope you build your bug one day...
.i really was impressed with this video, u did a huge effort to get this but u did well, too
I just worked with my "Mazda 323F" ("bg" body from 1991). Now I know - restoration is not so easy as it is on Discovery chanel ) But it is realy interesting. And you are right - if you just made one car, you will need and feeling to restore more cars!
Ficou show muito original o estofamento e a pintura sem muitos detalhes! demais!
amazing job
The motor that came in the car that I used for about two tears was a 1500 single port. It now sports a built 1915 with dual webbers. Gene Berg heads, DPR crank and H-beam rods...
one of the best restorations ive seen! great job! how long did it take and an aproximate cost?
my aunt has a beetle sitting on their yard i think its a 66 aswell. such a waste a one owner original condition bug, after 6 years would it start?
im going there this summer so i might have a look at it.
Cheers from Sweden!
Beautifull job man.What is the type of silver insulation you used in the interior?
Nice, nice, nice, congratulations !
I love your care, how much money you spend in this project?
Love it, it's my dream car😊
I watched this twice just for the music
Nice job.
I love the interior, did you buy it off a website, or was it a custom job? I got a 70 beetle with baby blue ext, wanna change the interior to something similar to yours, like the light colors! I might do white, but seems like some companies only do off-white. What color is your back seat and door panels??
Hey what colors did you use on the seats, doorpanels and headliner. Looks great.
@Thesuperdrummer93 - both wheels are set the same. the earlier pics are without the motor. The later pics are after the rear was lowered. There is a little camber in both wheels, the price you pay to lower a car. My car sets perfect for me and drives awesome. The new 1915 is a blast with plenty of power.
nice bug and interesting video.
grande lavoro di restauro. impressionante,lavori benissimo,complimenti. questo e amore per il restauro :)
Very cool video.
Gorgeous!