An engine in your bedroom? Mrs. CT must’ve loved that lol. Not a chance I can store anything like that in my bedroom lol

💯🔥! That 65 is going be such a blast to drive !

Well, I'm not sure we can say *that* Beetle has come back to life. You've saved lots of stuff, which is laudable, but lbr, it's a new engine, transmission and brakes. This is very much the Beetle of Theseus.

That engine is magnificent you must be proud all your hard work paying off cant wait till you put the body on the frame great video CT

This is an awesome rebuild. I have had five Beetles in the last 40 years, ranging from a 1968 through to a 1972 and I wish I had an engine like this in just one of them. I rebuilt the ‘68, but back in the late 80’s these bolt on parts weren’t available. Sounds so good too! Well done…I miss my Beetles really badly now 😥

Ohhh boy!!! it's coming together!!! Can't wait to see you drive it!

I am paralyzed !! THIS IS A STATE OF ART !! congratulations.... amazing super job ! you brought this car to life !

Really nice looking engine

Dear Reader, I can see a bright future for Mr. CT, now his skills have grown in all directions. If he want's to, he can become a local garage for all classic VW cars (or German cars), and offer all customers a small discount if they agree to let him make video's about the proces. It would give him an enormous variety of classic cars to tinker with (as much simultaneously as can be managed), and it would give him a source for many new video's, and a road of discoveries. Why? Because he's good at tinkering and at making video's. Well done, Sir. With Kind Regards, Michel F. van den Brun Dutch pedestrian

Ground strap should be attached to non-painted metal on the chassis side. Cool video Yo!

I know that was a great feeling to make it GO!! I could hear it in your voice. Nice job!

My goodness, that is clean-looking now. I remember when you started this project.

What an engine ! Better than new 👍 Can't wait to see you driving this baby .

You should drive it back to Georgia and show the family who sold it to you and helped you load it up. I remember his cool signs in storage containers 😊

Those grungy rims have got my OCD all fired up. LOL Sweet engine, I was a little surprised to see it sitting there all ready to go.

It’s running 😊 Well done! Now the fun starts! 🎉

Keep on going to the end, CT! Great milestone! Well done!

Awesome CT it must be nice to work at home ! Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

Wow that engine looks great but the exhaust is next level. Man I learned to drive on an early 70’s super beetle. If it had looked like this one I would have more kids.

that's NICE! glad to see this one is going back together.

I suggest painting the wheels. Beautiful engine paint. Love it ! 4 wheel disc brakes are aw ! New tranny too !

Hello, Mr. CT. This is where things get serious 😁and there is absolutely no way back!! The thing looks AWESOME,😮 with the enginge pimped up to the level.. I'm impressed of your build so far, the body still needs a lot of work, but this is a major waypoint to success. If you can drive it to finish, it will be a pretty valuable mean machine. You also learned a lot and put your skills to practice, anyway dont' get just carried away and remember rusty, the dragon and others are waitihg for you. After the first success experience, it will be easier down the road. Be proud of your work, cheers and keep going! 👍

Would love to see that blue on the body with a new interior. Great work!!!!

I think about my '66 Beetle often. It would be nice to know if it's still alive somewhere. Glad to see this!

Excellent build….. years ago someone mentioned to me always use German made vw gas hose , nothing else. As you know vw gas leaks are usually not very forgiving. Best of luck, here forward, Darin is a master. Can’t wait for the video of complete bug transformation.

Great work as always 👍👍

what I used to do when installing the throw out bearing was to take a channel lock pliers and put the clip against the bottom right (starter side) arm and using the water pump plier grab the top of the clip and have that in the jaws closest to the interlocking jaw and the tip of the pliers down by the bottom of the arm where the opened end of the clip is visible and rotate the handle of the pliers clockwise and the clip will roll over the bottom end of the support arm. Works great and only one person. Learned this from a German mechanic who worked back in Germany in the factory. One other thing. I used to put some grease on the end of the trans input shaft to help the clutch friction plate mate more easily.

So nice to see it all broken down and fresh with a new start. I did that exact thing with a 69 back in 2001. Well done mate

That blueish silver paint on that doghouse shroud is art. I switched mine from a remote back to doghouse with all stock thermostat and air deflecting.

Wow that's awesome. That motor looks and sounds amazing... Love the color keep up the great work 👍 can't wait to see you ripping up the road . Have a great rest of your weekend. Thanks for sharing...

Great job! Keep it going CT!

This is a good moment, CT Garage is looking good. You may have to paint this one because of everything else being painted and nice, either way good job.

Finally looks your first complete restoration will be happening soon. Engine sounds incredible..... nice and amazing work by your friend

Well done CT, a milestone hit 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

That exhaust is wild. I had a 2110cc motor and cannot recall what exh looked like? Been a long time

This is so beautiful this engine, and also the chassis with the brakes 👍👌👌👌👌👌

what a beautiful job you did 👍🏻✨

That exhaust is next-level for a VW. ❤

Bonjour de France bon travail et un super moteur qui tourne rond et sans fumé

Man that chassis is starting to look awesome! Glad you caught the fuel leak in time! That could have gone horribly wrong!👌😎👍great video CT!

Hi CT, my friend just now one great show of the newly Installed Engine with great color and nice sound, you did accomplices a big piece of work here for now, and waiting for installing the body on the chassis again and the first drive to keep up the good work well-done buddy🙏🏻👍🏻. Ivè also to mention you wearing a pair of nice new Boots.cq shoes🇺🇸👍🏻☮, 🇳🇴🇳🇱greetings Hubertus

so glad to see the engine reunited with the transmission and running"

Sweet job vw Darren did on that engine 👍💯

I really liked your project, and the care you take in the preparation and assembly. Congratulations on the work, it's fascinating.

Nice! It's timed perfectly!

Bet your partner doesn’t know your in the garage in your good gear! Nice work just discovered your channel 👍

The torque wrench should click while the bolt is in motion. If it clicks immediately you don't really know the torque of that bolt, it may be looser or tighter than spec. Just a tip for anyone watching this video. Nice build! 👍

This engine is so beautiful, well done!

That is just a beautiful thing!!!

Very nice a clean looking motor congrates

Now you have taken KZfaq videos of VW work to a new level of excellence and a story that is singular, maybe not finished but you have hit it out if the ball park! My vote is to finish out the body with original NEW paint, in fact body and interior I think should be like new car factory condition. Thanks for super videos and it’s not only content but also your easy friendly personality.

This is a satisfying video for all that are following. Great work.

Dude that engine is beautiful 😍!!!!!!

Looking mint!!! 👍🏼

Amazing CT. Keep going. You are getting so close. Your hard work and perseverance are to be congratulated. God Bless my friend

Desde el comienzo de este proyecto que te seguimos con mi hijo de 12 años que tiene un pequeño retraso madurativo y estamos tan emocionados como vos por este paso..saludos cordiales desde Chaco al norte de Argentina. esperamos con ansias el resto del montaje. Felicitaciones

This is magnificent. To drop the body on the chassis you will need to take the carbs and manifolds out but you’re getting there. Don’t forget to install the ground strap at the nose of the transaxle as well as the rubber snubbers on the front beam and the plastic bushing in the chassis for the shift rod. Now is the perfect time without the body on. We’re getting there!!! 😉💪👏

EXCELLENT. JOB. SO FAR....RUNS BETTER. THAN. ANY. BUG IVE EVER SEEN..

Hands up all those who’d like to see this brand new engine, transmission and an effectively a new chassis united with a fully restored and beautifully painted body and interior?

Hey CT, old friend, chassis and engine are looking amazing, loving your journey as always here in Australia. Keep doing what you do. Cheers, Guy.

Hi CT, beautiful motor that Darrin built for you. Can't wait to see you take it for a spin

Coming along nicely, very impressive.

Time to rig up the controls and drive the chassis? Ha, you are going to! Awesome! Love the custom tins! The stud for the starter doesn't pass through the engine case at all, so I wouldn't say it counts.

I’m loving your videos. So much info to refer to

Very clean sir! Outstanding job!

nice shoe redwing and new engine....so cool

That is one 'mad' exhaust system!. 🙂 Nuff said.

I would like to see some progress on the old Bronco and the dragon, if they’re still in the works. I don’t blame you for doing this old bug, it will be worth some serious coin.

I’d still say you have the perfect opportunity to finish restoring the metal work on the body and repaint the shell so it’s a prefect car again It would be far nicer to see it completely restored, as nice as patina cars can be, i think yours has needed too much work now to waste leaving it all rusty again Just my 2 cents anyway 👍🏻

Love the color of the tins. Chassis looks good also. Dennis does some great work. Keep it up man.

Wow, it runs fantastic, i love th exhaust 👍👍

That sound will never not make me happy.

Awesome ,that engine sound marvelous and it looks strong.

For those younger, less experienced mechanics, the alignment tool has nothing to do with the PRESSURE PLATE, the only thing the alignment tool aligns is the friction disk so the transmission will be easier to install

A thing of beauty 😊

Sounds sweet 👍💯🔥

It sound very well. Amazing

Awesome job

Wonderful! 😎

Hola que emocionante cogratulation, saludos desde Chile, un abrazo

Great Build...... Thanks for the vid!

Congratulations. Looking great. I was hoping to be at the running stage. Got mine to fire but need to push outside as I put oil down cylinders, and not had chance with uk rain all the time. Can't wait to hear it run.

Engine sounds great!

You need to check with your engine builder about the tins to go under the engine to blow the cooling air out the back, without the tins the engine could overheat being you live in the south. You will also need to make a tin to take the place of the heat exchanger for deflecting the air out the back. The engines were designed to have the tins sending the air out the rear or the hot air could get sucked into the cooling fan decreasing the cooling affect causing it to overheat which could damage your engine. Turn your battery around or when you get the body mounted back on it could short out on the front of the back seat. Bugs always had the battery terminals facing the rear of the car.

So good! The engine looks and sounds sweet. That is one mint chasis and drivetrain. Congratulations, must feel amazing.

That had to feel pretty awesome for such an easy start-up! Very awesome!

John Muir would be proud of you :)

If the motor/bell-housing bolt is too short to use washers, Loctite might be a good idea. Beautiful build!

Hey CT, long time. But I've been lurking around. It's great to see the progress that you're making on the 65. We can see your excitement In getting it done. A lot of hard work is paying off. Keep it up. I want a ride when It's done. I'm watching brother.

Nice work CT, Dat beatle be bad!

This is the best video I have ever seen, there is no other like it, congratulations and greetings.

Glad you kept the old stealies

Where the fuel lines and/or any electrical, cables pass through holes in tinware ensure rubber grommets or similar are in place to prevent sharp edges doing damage. I speak from somewhat expensive experience. So far looks fantastic.

Esse Fusca está ficando incrível!!!!!!

CT merhaba,bu seriyi ilgi ile izliyorum,kaporta ve motor mekanik işçiliğiniz çok titiz ve temiz sizi tebrik diyorum Türkiye’den selamlar,

very beautiful❤👏👏👏

CT your living the dream with that Bug. I with I could find one to rebuild.

Old school engine back to live. Beautiful VW. 👍👏

Proud day, well done

Beautiful! Great!