Coffee, CT, and church...perfect Sunday morning.

I would have repaired the pinhole areas since you have it torn down so far. But hey, it's your build 😁👍🏻 Nice to see you back on your channel again CT Looking forward to the next one.

Glad you're back on the Bug! She's coming along nicely. You've made great progress since the beginning CT.

I came across your videos restoring your 65 VW Beetle. I worked at a VW dealership body shop straight out of high school in 1972 for eight years. The Beetle is the easiest car to work on and repair than any other car out there in my opinion. Although the rocker boxes are always a pain to work on the rest of the car is a piece of cake relatively speaking. I did full collision work for 15 years, a very rewarding experience returning a car to, in some cases, better than new. Watching the work you are doing tells me you are very knowledgeable in body repair. Welding, prepping for panel replacement etc. But one item of note I observed is a painter you are not. Watching you spray on primer is a haphazard way of applying paint of any type, primer lacquer, enamel, urethane no matter what you’re spraying it on. No matter what you’re spraying on you always spray in straight passes or strokes then return back spraying above or below the prior pass at a 50% overlap. Spraying the primer as you did does not leave a uniform coat whether wet or dry and gives no guarantee the part you’re painting is even covered enough. But I will say spraying primer on that way is one thing but definitely not the way to spray your color top coat on the outside. Spraying as I noted is a must if you want a beautiful final finish. I’m not writing to criticize your work by any means but to offer the standard and established method of spray painting whether from a spray gun or spray can. You are correct, what you’re doing is a lot of work and beats you up, at least when we get older. I restored a 66 Mustang ground up as you are doing with your VW Beetle that took me a full year starting back in the summer of 1980. So I understand where you are coming from and truly appreciate what you are doing and applaud you for it. I’m sure your efforts will look beautiful when finished. I would hate to see you with problems after because of the painting application method used. Otherwise keep up the great work! I’m enjoying watch the progress you’re making.

I've been following it since the beginning, congratulations on the project...from Brazil

So glad to see the bug again!!! Can’t wait to see this one roll down the road!!!

That chain hoist thing is great for your shop.

I love your fluorescent strip "dome light". That's genius during the interior repairs! The car is coming along well CT! You'll dig the rotator / rotisserie for the 914. Looking forward to all the projects moving forward.

Hello, my name is José, I'm from Portugal, I've been following all the episodes carefully and I'm eagerly awaiting the completion of this project.🥸

I wouldn’t have given you a nickel for that car in the beginning. But my beginnings in the VW world started back in the seventies when we didn’t need that extensive rust repair. You are doing a great job!

Crazy idea: A neon-light in the beetle,when it runs!! You can see everything in the beetle,and everyone can see you!!!!

I really enjoy this beetle restoration series.

The " little rat " looks really good CT ! There's a trick . It works also with silicone . Dip your finger in a little bit "fairy" water and it slides better. Have a great sunday my friend .

Hey CT one trick i use with silicone is to dip your finger in water and try to keep the finger clean before spreading.

Good to see the bug again. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!

Nice! Another video of the Beetle. I'm looking forward to seeing it restored.

Hey brother, don’t spray foam in the rear area, it’ll hold moisture and cause rust like the factory’s did. I used the same seam sealer, works great! The 914 will be fun to watch!!

Er, just one question: instead of this abundant use of seam sealer on those pinholes, how about putting on pieces of fiberglass tissue? You can stick them onto the metal with an epoxy resin that comes with the fiberglass. Once put there, this fiberglass stuff stays there forever. All the best & good luck.

Been great to be here for the journey and I'm VERY excited to see the 914. I REALLY want a 914 so right now I'm living vicariously through you, my brutha!

All right! Back to the bug! I had great success at "fauxtina" using Rustoleum paint on rusty metal primer and a roller brush. Roll it on and let it dry a couple of days, then mist it with a few coats of Rustoleum spray paint like you've used here. Once dry, sand lightly. The bumpy primer under the paint will be revealed convincingly.

You have reached a milestone with the beetle . I'm sure some people use a 1" paintbrush to spread seam sealer. But then I wasn't there and I wouldn't know how workable the stuff was .

Another CT Sunday eating my omelette and drinking coffee. Yes, allot of work but will be well worth it when done and on the road. If you sell it you will see the benefits of your hard work pay off. Plus have money for more projects as im finding out now. When selling have to have patience and just leave it advertised till the right person comes along in some cases. I stick with my asking price and don't lower it. Just wait till the person who really wants it shows up. They will pay it with cash in hand.😊

Spray on Lizard skin sound deadening. Great stuff.

To better distribute the body sealant with your finger, it makes sense to first dip your finger in a mixture of water and a little dishwashing detergent. This doesn't work for all sealants, but it works for most. It is worth to give it a try.

The older VWs used crescent shaped PVC covered foam packs to seal that area each side in the engine bay below the rear window. With the later VWs they sprayed Polyurethane foam in that area instead. This was probably cheaper and better sound insulated but the, rigid foam held moisture and caused the panel behind the rear window to rust out.

Rusty misses you

Looks great!

Later cars like my 73 used foam. Had a lot of rust repair from it. Would like to also know alternative to the foam

That primer really holds out rust. Great for a car your not putting automotive paint on right away. If you do put automotive paint on there be sure to reprime with urethane primer. Let the primer really dry before you do that.

The beatle is going great CT

Hehe, this is what's called a "smear job" , literally with a finger.. 😁Anyway, you learned a lot and made so much progress it's admirable. Keep on, things are going to look bright if you carry on your knowledge forward. We're still waitin' for "rusty", but keep it one at a time. Cheers!

Nice project. Keep going

Man the beetle is coming along looking great! I can’t wait to see the next episode! I know you’re pretty swamped with projects! Like the Porsche 914! But is great watching all those too! I’ll be watching next time you post another one! Loving the series.👌😎👍

Keep up the good work.

Watching now! Nice hoist set up!

Looking fantastic 👍👍👍

Have you tried one of those spray triggers that attach to rattle cans? They work good, but not on the bigger spray cans.

When doing the seam sealer I always keep a cup of thinner to dunk my finger in it helps smooth it out better.

Magnífico trabajo de restauración el que está haciendo con ese escarabajo. Yo creo que ese sellador que ha aplicado en las juntas y soldaduras, lo podía haber extendido y rematado con una brocha de pelo grueso pequeña, sobretodo por sus manos , su piel, sea como sea se trata de un producto químico y a usted le dieron dos manos para toda la vida... aunque donde está no se ve. El único lugar que será visible (más o menos) será el hueco del motor ... aún así respeto su trabajo y le doy la en hora buena por lo bien que le está quedando su restauración . Ya dan ganas d ver ese Volkswagen devorando asfalto . No se tome a mal mi comentario , se lo ruego , es solo que se lo mal que se portan los productos químicos en el organismo . Desde Tenerife en las islas Canarias (España) reciba un fuerte saludo y abrazo y mucho ánimo , le sigo con interés por qué así aprendo yo también. Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos y trabajo...

Good video!

Looks great brother go man go.

just a suggestion....before you put everything together....fish oil/linseed oil the crap out of it inside the rockers (using a long fine flexible hose) , engine bay and front....it will definitely stop rot returning....leaveit in the hot sun for a day or two so it soaks in nicely....keep up the great content....cheers from sydney australia

Hi CT, Nice progress you coming along one step at a time so go for the next step buddy It`s a great choice using Rustoleum I`ve used it for a long time now🇺🇸👍🏻🛠🍀 , Greetings Hubertus🙏🏻🇳🇴🇳🇱☮😊

If you wet your fingers before you spread the sealer; it smooths better.

I want this car when you are done !!!!!!

I alwa6s use the brush able seam sealer for ares you don't see, then mask straight lines and use gunable stuff for the areas you can see. Keep onkeeping on

Seriously, I want it!

Wont a rattle can spray trigger save your finger and allow you to add smoother stokes? Asking for a friend.

Good.job. cool VW 😄👍👍👏👏👏😍

just found ur videos . looking to do a chassis swap with one of these. i like the videos!

Go for it CT 🆒😎👍!

Saludos de Mexico CT

With that seam sealer, I think that should've you should've done little bits at time and then spread it out with your finger. It might have spread out better.

Buy a bronze wire for the welding machine and weld it with rust holes on the non-power panels of the body. It has a low melting point, it does not deform the panels much, it is easy to clean it.

Nice work on this patina bug CT won’t now be long to meet body n pan

I've seen some guys lay down painter tape on each side of the seam to help lay down a clean line of seam sealer kinda like pin stripping it on.

Seam sealer is important in parcel shelf and engine compartment area's to prevent fumes coming into car interior. Just brush on and smooth over with small paint brush.

The hole in the engine compartment, I believe it would be a rubber grommet.

Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

It’s coming out good. It’s not $5.00 a can, but maybe some of the original color mixed into a spray can would be worthwhile for you. I’ve done it before to blend patina.

Soapy water on your finger or just some spit on your finger will make it much easier with the sealant. Just a friendly tip 😊

Finally!!

gettin' there!

You Did the whole car , I think you should make all lift pinhole pitches too , it is perfect restoration just gave it some more time it's body , the engine is brand new chassisy is perfect build only small pinhole pitches those left I think you can do it if you not run in rushing

I would paint inside the wheel wells white to protect it against rusting.

Hi Ct You should do a complete restoration on the vw. You will be glad you did.

I wonder if you seam sealed a small amount, then smother, the seal it would work better. Maybe sealing a large area at once might allow the sealer to begin to harden before you get to smoothing. I have no experience at all just wondering.

cool!

Great job; remember you will need to install the headliner before the glass.

What is the plan for electrical wiring? Custom or expensive Beetle wiring?

Put one of those 914 engines in there while you're at it.

inside the rear tire casings would have needed a new sheet metal, because they are full of pinholes.

Why did you not get some primer and rust prevention in a gallon and use your spray gun to apply evenly?????

When you going to finish swamp dragon

Can someone please link "Mike's channel"? Thanks.

I think you are supposed to strip that shipping paint completely. But I could be wrong. If so use paint stripper. That stuff vagabonders uses is good

How about Flexseal or gorilla spray next time?

Not a professional but if you use a bondo putting blade on the seam sealer you will get a better result Also don’t let it skin over love the detail you are taking

What about the ghia?!

Great build, I've been following it from the start. I would love if you could give us a list of where you purchased all of your parts.. Also do you have any idea how much you have spent on this bug? Wonderful information. The bug and the engine builds invaluable Thanks

You do not spray foam in the cavity after you put in the wire harness, you install the harness and leave it alone, it does not need to be sealed.

awesome video did you sell the swamp dragon

OI E ME CHAMO DANTE VC SABE QUE EU FICO ADIMIRADO COM O SEU TRABALHO PROFICIONAL EU ACOMPANHO O SEU TRABALHO A MUITO TEMPO PARABENS

Nice see the beetle back. A brush woul give better result I guess.

What do you have though for doors for the bug?

22:34 fly lands on Scotchbrite 😂

Dip your finger in a small container of water & washing up liquid when smoothing the sealer

Seam sealer works best when applied to BOTH sides of a seam, And no it's not a patch repair...

Where did you get the primer?

HEY! You forgot to fix the pinholes, CT!

Why the rust primer on hood clean metal?

Olá amigo, massa de calafetar se usa um pincel e não o dedo nem a espátula.

Man. A Ghia or a common bug? 🤔. I know which one I would prioritize.

Very very bad🤌

Ct baby,you are doing great but how come you don't have any help..

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That seam sealer seems defective and dry. ive never seen any seam sealer lay in that dry thick consistency in all of my years in autobody, it should come out more creamy and you should be able to spread it with a brush

You should have used brush on seam sealer. You waited too long to spread out what you put on the seams.

Seam sealant should go inbetween the seams not over the join.and why are you keeping the rusty colour