Almost 40,000 people in the back seat of a Bug...gotta be a record!!!

I recently discovered your channel. I spent all day watching your video`s and I`m a huge fan. Your one hell of a mechanic. I was a mechanic for a few years before joining the Florida Highway Patrol when I was 25, I`m now retired and looking for a decent old VW beetle that`s all there to restore and drive. I love the old VW`s.

Bug really looks cherry for having numerous mechanical issues. Beautiful!

The more I watch these restorations I think the best thing to do is disassemble totally, Layout with all pieces together. The floor on these VW s is very important. Trying to work on a unibody together is a pain. This man needs a better shop he is very good at what he does. He loves making the past come alive original and I really appreciate that. Takes time for perfection. Any garage would love to have him in it. Thank you for inspiring young men to do it right and guiding them through the hornet nests. They are not junk to a true car lover. I have always loved Bugs. Best economical car ever produced. They are disappearing in chop shops and that is very sad. I had an old VW body once all was missing but I put it in the yard on the ground and just sat inside looking out gave me much pleasure just sitting and dreaming of the many VWs I once had and the stories of the rides. Beer and a stereo and memories with a friend. Dogs cats a few possums hang out in it also in the winter months. An excellent dog house. Ha Ha. I repaired many cars and sold them not much profit but much enjoyed meeting friends who loved old cars. Expensive to restore but some are worth it. VWs and Mustangs were my favorites. I could have easily just lived in a gas station all I loved was there.

I really dig your videos. I am a lifelong VW fan (except for new ones) and currently own 2 eurovans and a 68 bay window van. I appreciate your technical skills and your great sense of humor and wit. Thank you for what you do. I watch you daily.

Thank you Darren. Thanks for talking to us (the camera) like we are right there with you. Thanks for having the ability to do the things you do, and talk us (teach us) through your work. Thanks for being the funny guy you are (frozen turkey) and it shows that you truly enjoy your work. Hoping your Thanksgiving went splendid. Chuck in Kansas

Lol why do i get this huge smile on my face when we are on the ride a long, as you test drive it. Is it just me?

Congratulations; as always things seem to end right side up for you. I adore the VW bug, lots of good memories. Good to see you back on line.

My 1st car was a 66 vw. I really liked it in snow but not the 6volt system. Awesome vlog. Ron

Big win and small win in my mind. Thanks for taking us along, Mustie.

After watching all your vw videos I want one now! Lol Out of all the people I’ve seen work on vehicles, you have a lot of respect for other people’s things. That’s something that’s lacking in today’s world. Nice video man keep it up!

Well, from way back here in the back seat I can say that I love this Bug! I was thinking today that I will never be without one of these little beasties. Thank you Mr Darrin.

Thank you so so much ,i cant explain how much i needed this , i striped my beetle about 1year ago and then became ill .This has refreshed my mind and i can keep going back to it , regards Kevin

This is crazy! When you sat down in that bug, I could literally "smell" my old '65. The mind is a wonderful thing.

Again, Nice video (always love the VW videos), thanks for taking us along on your work day. Gary in Michigan.

I dont think the engine is a loss really, as you said its worth the parts, strip it and dump the dead bits :-). Well done on the differential :-D, i bet the slip part can be plopped in without much trouble :-D. Nice grey beetle, its got a few bits wrong, but it looks like it will be a dream to work on, being so clean and nothing should be seized. My mate has an old car, the window is sticky on that too, ive messed around for hours trying to make it easyer to close, its more of a pain than i thought it would be, silicone spray helped.

I love the SIMPLICITY of this car, sound👍, really driving a real car!

Nice VW. And I hope the reardiff will fit the Tundra. I think it's safe to say that a couple of thousand fans are eagerly awaiting that vid....best of luck to you, Sir!

My first Beetle was a '66 6-volt in the same yellow that the one you showed originally was. Trip down memory lane!

I missed my uncle’s 67 beetle 1300. That’s how I learned on how to drive, in exchange for washing it once a week. I’m now over 60 and wishing I could find one in good condition to drive around (bucket list). I’m a fan of yours!

Jeez... grew up in a bug... looking from where the camera is on the road test and... wow... instantly brought up memories of the 62/9 we had (62 pan with a 69 shell built by dad who was a 25+ year vw mechanic).

That roof rack is a killer! Great car. Great work Mustie

Your videos are interesting, easy to understand and easy to watch. Best youtuber.

You make me want to buy a VW. Great teaching video as usual.... Mike

Well, it is a Volkswagen engine, it would not surprise me at all if it was running on 2 cylinders, broken camshaft or not. It wouldn't have been running WELL, but it could have been running. That's a great score on the diff. Sometimes even if you're looking for a rare part, if you just keep looking you can be lucky and score the part for a give-away price...

Extremely interesting and calming, watch at my night job while I'm doing paperwork, informative and not obnoxious

Hell, you can't fool me, that was a win on that VW motor for $60 D-man! That air cooled thermostat is worth every bit of what you paid for the engine and even the tin is worth what you paid. Your price point was dead on, though in fairness to the guy that sold it to you, it may have still been running... just on three cylinders! Great score on the rear diff for the Tundra... sometimes things just fall into your lap!

My Dad had a red 1966 bug when I was a kind. This car brought back some memories for sure.

My first car. I can still smell it. Thanks for the memories!

50 bucks. Holy frig. That was an absolute score. Mustie for the win.

I had a 65. I loved that car. It had the small engine 1200 or 1300 cc whatever it was. Would run all day on a couple of bucks work of gas. Same color.

2:56 oooh Mustie, we all saw you getting blinked at for going 31 in a 30 mph zone!

Brings back some great memories. I owned a white 66 Bug with a red interior and a sun roof. Think I replaced every single part that was replaceable. Put 1600 cc bus engine in it. It would do 85 MPH. Unfortunately it was stolen and never recovered.

That diff was a steal! Good job!

Too many memories. When installing the original VW tail pipes (exhaust tips) urban legend of the time (mid- 60's) instructed you to use a 3/4 in socket on a suitable extension to knock out the sound deadening material in the tail pipes. Supposedly increased the HP by 2% which on a 40hp engine was big! Carb jets were upgraded enlarged to those from a M-B Solex.

Here in the UK my neighbour is a landscaper and he had a pile of grass cuttings in his truck instead of the leaves. He also had a police car right behind him and when they pulled him over their car was festooned ! they gave him a ticket and a lecture . . .

That is a nice looking car, thank you for the ride.

I messed around with VW,s back in the 70,s, I used to remove the flaps in the air shroud , remove the choke, use a paper air filter, and change jets, plus add an after market exhaust, and a oil filter kit, never had a problem until you mix lifters and cam shafts

Back in the day, I drove a 67 in SF. For exterior locks and stuff- I would let WD-40 fight it out with the salt fog. On window felts, I used one of those little toothpaste tubes with graphite powder that locksmiths sometimes use on this and that.. with a modicum of success. And less smears on the glass that you get with oils and silicon gels. When the clutch exploded, I went to someone like yourself, who knew about such things!

Great episode for an old VW and Toyota truck owner. Would love to know more about replacing the window "felt" and rubber wipers.

your right on in keeping the old wiper assembly I always put in new seals

Just like my first car I bought 1975 ;D color and all. Even the bumpers which were not normally like that in european models. I'm addicted to Your videos ;D

Curtain track lube works great on that stuff...Slippery without being wet...A busted cam..the sneaky little bugger...Good score on the diff center Darren.

Hey Mustie1, I look at both of those as a win, one can never have enough vintage spare parts!!!

I like it never had one . Every English car . GREAT CHANNEL Man!!!

Ha reminds me of my youth growing up in Brasil the only car i ever own and really enjoy to drive and work on it love your vids

Good on you Darren, luck of the draw on that one. Sometimes you just gotta take that chance. --Jason

dry bike chain lube (is clear liquid and then drys) works great on window tracks... get it at Walmart in bike section:)

I turned down a 1987 blazer today the guy said the clutch was dragging but on closer examination the throw out bearing was shot the clutch plates were worn down to nothing and it just had way too much body damage but the interior was clean lol So I said thanks but no thanks too much work for me. That body looks great on that VW and the interior so the linkage is messed up on the wipers and it needs flex in the brake lines no real bad fixes. Thanks for sharing.

another great video. glad you got lucky. cheers

Nice VW! Good deal on the CL engine.

Big Congratulations on the rear differential!

Thats exactly the year i owned 50 years ago. Id love to see one again.

What a gorgeous car!

From the cabin the engine sounds phenomenal.

good find! They're addictive though...down to 1 (from 5), a 67 Convertible w 1776 jugs, ect!

Leaving leaves on the roadway will leave your pocketbook lightened by upwards of 2 grand and you get the leavings here in Ontario. Mike

I would check the hardware store for bronze bushing that would fit into the replacement lever arm. find a press fit or turn them on the lathe down for press fit, then drill and ream inside diameters for slip fit onto the shaft. Win some and lose some. Good rear end parts find. VW motor well you got so parts and that is what you priced it at instead of taking someonew word about condition. You just need to do the research before paying the price they ask. Keep up the good work on the very informative videos.

it is always the $$$ guys - let's make more :) As always , I do like your videos :) I used to have a 65 like yours. Every 50k miles, #3 would go bad now we have Mitsubishi's and NO problems !! I wish you were here when I was in H.S. making stupid steel hammers.

60 bucks for an engine is not a win but not a loss either. At least you scored on the rear end for you Tundra. Now I remember that when my VW beetle clutch would do what yours is doing it is a bad sign and was about to go out.

Great score on that diff for the Tundra ! That looks to be a LS unit. The open diffs have large portals and the spider gears are out in the open.

You sure put a lot of faith in that hydraulic lift, crawling like you do all under with a load on it.

I had one of the 66s when in collage; sure would like another one.

My last boss had one just like that with factory air....looked brand new.

running my ass!!! It's not nice to lie to Mustie!!! love the video!

That's something I've learned over the years. If I drop something small I don't try to catch it. I just intently watch it fall. Trying to catch it either results in missing it completely or, worse, flinging it across the room.

Wow Mustie,she is a Beauty,and really pristine.Hell she's worth having even with a few issues that,I'm sure you could easily figure out :)

I.m past my bedtime; your fun to watch and ponder the next move you ENDURE!

Really enjoying the video's !

Hey I work on 2 cycles weedeaters blowers chan saws I had shop but I had to move and don't have my shop any more they called me the weedeater Doctor I love your videos I miss it very much ty.

Awesome Videos Mustie1, would love to see you dig into a Super FI engine. My '77 Super (Stock) is still going strong......knocking on wood.

Hi musty I worked with a glass shop Auto Glass and house glass and when Windows got sticky like that even with new stuff the best thing that you could use on it was pure silicone spray on just a hint buddy maybe it'll work for you it did for me and my boss shared that with me 50 years in the business cheers brother

I was able to improve the window operation greatly on my 2000 CRV by lubing the window track felt with dow corning silicone oil, 1000 centistokes viscosity applied with cue tips running over all the glass touch points. This freed up alot of friction and allowed the power windows to operate normally.

Great bug. Learned to drive in one .

I miss my '64 with a sun roof. Dad while in the Army won a lottery in Germany right after the war to be able to buy a car. US Soldiers were not allowed to own cars then unless of course you won that lottery. He bought a Beetle.

My first car was an old "67"..... heater boxes gone and front hood dinged from highway gravel. Freedom , like winged Pegasus .

I had made a rear rack somewhat like this. Mine was lower, likely supported down below and on the upper sides - worked nicely.

I had a 66. I'd love drive one again, maybe even own one again.

I just watched the after video first....kind of takes away from the whole procedure....but all vids are chock full of new ideas and now I'm getting to know more about VW bugs.Almost just like when I first started learning about Farnicastaffs

you have so many things on the go mate , one day your gunna end up with a VW engine in a tundra or something wiered !! great vid as always . cheers

Great score in the tundra rear diff 👍👍

Already reliving my childhood with a new bug convertible now i want a classic!

21:00 min mark. There's that favorite bent box end wrench!

So glad you found your parts for the Tundra!

Sweet Score, well done. Can't wait for the video

Make the VW motor a half size motor sell it for an ultra lite motor. Great video.

good vw stuff!!! I need to replace the door check rod on my drivers side 63 ragtop

Man your videos is so interesting thank you so much!

thank you for all the awesome videos and cool info mustie

great videos been watching for a while as in fixing up my 74 super beetle you have given me some great ideas . but i thought that the camshaft only had 4 lobs on it number 1 and 3 share the same lobs same as 4 and 2 so number 1 move so should number 3 so would suspect a stuck cam lifters

A frozen turkey he says that's funny. Nice score on the dif👍

dang man u must love volkswagens...lol...nice video,,,

no frozen turkey but a nice pumpkin for 50 bucks, Thanks for the videos!

The best! Nice work !

The very same car I learned to drive when I was 12. Good times.

At least it was the leaves and not trash. I had seen truck like that shedding trash once.

What a good looking bug

I could smell that car, had one once ! That was before they were cool just cheap to own.

Darren good luck with the truck and for a $100.00 that is a win. I sent you a email about some parts.

ALWAYS GOOD BAD CLUTCH AND BRAKES AND FRONT END PROBLEMS YOU CAN FIX THEM MISS MY OLD VW