MATCHBOX Restoration No.25b Volkswagen 1200 Sedan 1960

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A rather unassuming original Matchbox diecast car. Looked like an easy fix but, as usual, it didn't turn out as well as I would have liked. It was good to breath some life into an old toy but in all honesty, I could have done better. I did this over three days and I believe that the stop start approach was partly to blame.
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@bektasmuratyalcin2826 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Marty I am a Turk and love to watch your channel while building my model kits. I just want to honor these brave men (Mehmets and Johnnys) who fought in Gallipoli. May I just remind you that we use the name Istanbul (used for 500 years) not Constantinople (Ancient name)? Also I would like to share the words of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk the founder of Turkish Republic who once fought in Gallipoli; “Those heroes that shed their blood in this country! You are in the soil of a friendly country. Rest in peace. You are lying side by side, bosom to bosom with Mehmets. Your mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries! Wipe away your tears. Your sons are in our bosom. They are in peace. After having lost their lives on this soil they have become our sons as well.”

@JDnBeastlet 4 жыл бұрын

Marty, dear Marty - you are an oasis of calm craftsmanship in a mad, mad, mad world. Don't ever change.

@Doug6412 4 жыл бұрын

My first car. Loved it. Thanks for mentioning ANZAC day. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning; We will remember them! 🇦🇺 🇳🇿

@RavenMacy 4 жыл бұрын

That's remembrance day in November

@Doug6412 4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Hartwig in Australia and New Zealand we remember our fallen on ANZAC day as well as remembrance day. Look it up and see the beautiful services conducted during lockdown.

@neyzenty 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Marty, I am following up your channel since the beginning. I have Matchbox diecast cars since decades and my son is now playing with them. By the way, I am Turkish and proud of being Turkish. As you know, there is also very nice film of Russell Crowe which is "Water diviner" regarding ANZAC subject. In addition we have no koalas in Turkish land but we have millions of brave hearts and heros. And people is very welcome Gallipoli for Anzac day to Turkey every year. Hope this pandemic situation ends asap and people comes for it again. Thanks for this nice restoration video.

@garthpetch4173 4 жыл бұрын

As attributed to Kemal Atatürk; "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours... You the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well."

@nicksubocz 4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy with that! Nice ANZAC tribute too.

@markreetz1001 4 жыл бұрын

Who knew Kevin came from such patriotic stock. Here's to all the fallen Aussies & Kiwis from all the military engagements. Great remake on the bug. I always learn so much when I watch.

@scifieric 4 жыл бұрын

Marty, please don't feel the need to explain away the complexity (or lack thereof) of any model. It is a pleasure to watch your work and how the whole thing comes together in the end! And the bit with Kevin's relative was funny! Well done all the way around.

@FireMao 4 жыл бұрын

I used to own a 1960 Beetle. The first model with a square back window. It had a 6 volt battery. The round bit on the engine lid was a light for the number plate. It had a lockable handle to open it with.

@kaymac69 4 жыл бұрын

Just hit the like button before the end and then you did a tribute to the fallen, now I want to hit the like button more.

@darrinlawton2748 4 жыл бұрын

It may be a simple plain little model but i think it looks terrific. A very nice ANZAC tribute as well. Cheers mate.

@BrassLock 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a second-hand Beetle (A$350 in1975) for my daily transport when I was a poor uni student. It had a crap paint job and eventually I discovered it also had very smokey motor. So in fear of an expensive repair job, I hurriedly repainted it with roof-paint using a hand brush and advertised it in the Sunday Times "Bargain Cars" section. Amazingly I was able to quickly sell it, and got my $350 back, then bought a second hand Mini which lasted for quite a few years. Now you tell me that a Matchbox Beetle is worth more than a full-size Beetle cost!

@chrismayer3919 4 жыл бұрын

ANZAC- Australias and New Zealands own memorial day; here's a shout-out to all our courageous troopers down under!

@wildlancaster1 4 жыл бұрын

My wife thinks you have a lovely smoothing voice and thinks you would be good at storytelling.

@TimeRider 4 жыл бұрын

I've hit those pockets as well, kinda freaks you out for a second. Wonderful project, put it on the shelf! Thanks for showing us.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lee! - Not my best but hopefully entertained you and others for a few minutes there.

@simonworleycreative6636 4 жыл бұрын

Everything is ok in the world when Marty does a Matchbox makeover. Thank you Marty! 👍

@harryballzack 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the slow mo paint drop! That metallic blue is awesome!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@briannicklas109 4 жыл бұрын

Another good one Marty - and thanks for the Salute at the end. Always good to be reminded of ANZAC Day.

@519CZRacer 4 жыл бұрын

Marty, you and your restorations make this ongoing nightmare the world is experiencing easier to deal with. Thanks from San Diego, Calif.

@zeppe1964 Жыл бұрын

Nice work again Marty,I don’t have the VW bug yet, I’m probably going to hunt for it now after watching your resto. Your words about the relaxation and solitude about the hobby stuck me,with the state of the U.S.A. a man needs something to forget the problems that surround us.

@rolandbogush2594 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't recall whether or not I'd had one of these back in the 1960s - until you opened the bonnet, then the memory of doing exactly that came flooding back. How strange that small detail triggered the memory. Thank you for that, Marty - a really enjoyable video as always. Well done for acknowledging ANZAC day too. When I was a boy, I thought the first World War had been fought by strange men who only existed in black and white and who moved in a jerky, silent fashion, but as I got older (I'm about the same age as you) I understood that it was men just like us who went and gave their lives, which I find quite sobering. If you have not watched the recent documentary movie 'They Shall Not Grow Old', I recommend you do. It is (partly colourised) WW1 footage with the jerky motion corrected and with commentary narrated by real WW1 soldiers, who presumably recorded their memories of that conflict some time ago.

@bilmastersoftheunive 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so relaxing! I enjoy them! Great work mate! P.S. ANZAC gave their blood here in Greece, especially in Crete. We think of them with great respect. We do not forget them. Greetings from Athens, Greece.

@ajfurek 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment on ANZAC day. Very nice to include a photos and that of Kevin's Great Grandfather so we would know what things looked like.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@thomasewing2656 4 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Did they even make Vegemite back then? lol

@mikerodericks1634 2 жыл бұрын

I watch your makeovers. They are great & make me think back when I was a kid building models. Thanks for letting me escape into watching a master work. Don't ever stop.

@panicon2 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Marty, thank you for this wonderful job! Your video updates are moral boosters! Please stay healthy! Hooray from Athens Greece!

@aussieswatching3135 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin’s grandfather for your service 🇦🇺

@lasbarrancasacb2206 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, this is one of my favorite makeovers. What we all do while staying safe and protecting others is never small and trivial.

@walterroszko6841 4 жыл бұрын

Another gem polished by Marty.Very nice salute to the diggers Marty and Kevin.

@BigLisaFan 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely little car. Nice tribute to those who fell at Gallipoli. Looking forward to your next entertaining and relaxing video. Thanks, Marty. Hugs to all.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@pimpmydiecastsdiecastandto3176 4 жыл бұрын

our local regiment the Lancashire fusiliers were alongside you at Gallipoli where they achieved thier biggest claim to fame of wining 6 VCs before breakfast , lest we forget.......................for those who have never seen it Mel Gibsons Gallipoli is a must , a superb movie

@JOGAMIGMOG 4 жыл бұрын

They sure were, I went to the Lancs Fusiliers' museum in Bury, Lancs and bought a souvenir mug, pencil and diary each emblazoned with the legend "Six VC's Before Breakfast".

@pimpmydiecastsdiecastandto3176 4 жыл бұрын

@@JOGAMIGMOG i live about 2 miles from it nice little museum

@dukealdenofficial 4 жыл бұрын

A huge thank you from Chicago! Your videos are more meaningful to me than ever since the lockdown. I know they’re undoubtedly stressful to create, but they’re quite calming for your fans. Stay healthy and happy, sir! ❤️

@pianoboogie51 2 жыл бұрын

A great little model, well done

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@pianostudio3314 4 жыл бұрын

One of your best yet, Marty!! Love the Beetle. With an overgrown lawn mower engine, a simple bicycle-like cable ran from the accelerator under the car through a conduit back to the engine compartment. Even I was able to replace the cable. And who can forget the little whir sound it made as it passed by. Glad you didn't gussy it up. Great little addition to your growing collection!! Thanks for a giving us a bright spot in the midst of the doldrums of covid quarantine

@l2bboc930 4 жыл бұрын

Lest We Forget!! Thanks for the video in these trying times.

@dannybracken6982 4 жыл бұрын

Marty thanks for the history lesson. Being from the US it cool to hear what other countries celebrate! Sometimes we forget that other countries fight for their way of life and protection against other forces . very nice pictures and story. Thank you for sharing with us.

@RavenMacy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks however ANZAC day and remembrance day ( nov. for our fallen ) are not celebrated , they are comemerated and shown respect for their service and sacrifice ✌ know you didn't mean disrespect

@dannybracken6982 4 жыл бұрын

@@RavenMacy comemercated and celebrated are pretty much the same thing. Theirs no disrespect. They do differ a little however you still remember something and in some fashion you cherish that day. Be it a birthday or a battle you have won. It can even be a lost love one. It's remembering a day that something happened. That dosent mean it's a party. Their may be different meanings in different countries of words. But I would never disrespected any ones special day. I think it wonderful to hear of events in other places by the people and not from a book or tv. You learn so much more. Have a beautiful day. Stay safe and we'll in this crazy virus time.

@kathyflorcruz552 4 жыл бұрын

Love the VW, Marty. Salute to the memory of your soldiers. 🌺🐨🇬🇧

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy, 'To the ANZACS!'.

@DrTofu83 4 жыл бұрын

I have an hobby room where I fix old electronic gizmos... of course, I send them in a lab for their innards, but I learned from you how to fix in a sturdy way the broken assembly of an old joystick, or make my old floppy driver sparkly and shiny again, and when after the regional lockdown my Trinitron monitor will return to me with new boards fitted, I'll mix some good paint :) Thank you for your teachings

@diecastdungeon8970 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another of your SUPER restorations. Great job as always Marty.

@tomgeorge3726 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marty, great video, keep up with the details as you work. As like most, I am spending a LOT of time in house, apart from my electronics hobby I have taken up making paper/cardboard models, there are lots of free templates. I do the same, sit down and head down, bum up and just have fun, with the odd play with my 3yo grandson. Quieter after he has gone to bed, late nights are so peaceful. I made him a heavy playable knock around Shuttle cardboard model for him to play with as he liked the paper one grandad had made.

@josephwalukonis9934 5 ай бұрын

My dad used to drive an early '60s VW bug that was a light tan in color. As a child I remember going around in it. Next car was a 71-72 VW squareback in gteen. This was the car I learned to drive on in 1977.

@domeatown 4 жыл бұрын

I do appreciate that you leave the mistakes and the setbacks in. I enjoy the realistic representation of it. Anything you care about gets frustrating. If you didn't care you would never be upset because a terrible outcome wouldn't be a problem. Passion makes you upset sometimes, but also makes the rewards greater. Kind of like having kids I guess. You don't get upset if they get into trouble unless you care. If you care too much and are upset all the time you need therapy.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Emily a great comment too, very true!

@westonward735 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome car Marty. I salute your military personnel who served in WW1. My own Grandfather was in WW1, he was an engineer and was gassed. He lived to the ripe old age of 89. RIP brave soldiers.

@miguelcastrourresti9843 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marty, good job, as usual. There is an option to remove the added paint respecting in most cases the original and in this case could have worked, although it was a bit damaged. It is to use an oven cleaning foam: put the car in a plastic bag, cover it with the foam, close the bag, and leave it to work for 4 or 5 hours. Then it is removed and washed under the water with a small brush, just as it is done with the paint remover. The good part is that it don't attack the plastic, so it can be done without opening the car as it does not need to remove the transparent parts. It does attack the chrome, although the Lesneys do not carry it, but the chrome of superfast wheels would disappear, for example. Thank you for making this closure more entertaining. Greetings from Spain

@malcolmmacdonald3992 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats Marty on a fantastic makeover! Absolutely spot on color with the metallic flake and shade.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@raq999x 4 жыл бұрын

really liked this video one of the easier ones I guess , and the ANZC at the end was top ... thanks for all your effort ...

@edwardparnell6134 4 жыл бұрын

Another great piece of yesteryear brought back to life. Great job Marty.

@tonyhughes1958able 4 жыл бұрын

Looks very much a silk purse to me Marty, Great restoration. The little VW is one of those iconic models, not flashy just very true to the real car, I love it and you brought that one back to life.

@georgecunningham9175 4 жыл бұрын

"Tiny little, insignificant model"............NOT! It may not have been one of Matchbox's more "famous" models, but it IS a wonderful example of your talents and creativity, and now a valued part of your ever expanding collection. Thank you for the "Lest We Forget" moment. Those who have sacrificed for us in the past deserve to be remembered, even as we add names to those rolls - the names of those who sacrifice for us everyday, yea, even today........................

@williamkaczmarek3996 4 жыл бұрын

Nice touch at the end there Marty. To the fallen!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it William!

@notdonaldst 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful restoration Marty. The paint job looks fantastic. The hood looks perfect- good job with the fix.

@nevinwalter 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tribute at the end of video,great job

@garrettswoodworx1873 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marty! Very nice video, including the Anzac memorial at the end. If it matters: that lump on the rear hatch is a mediocre representation of the housing for the downward-facing light that illuminates the license plate which is mounted just below. (Wikipedia has several illustrations.) I really love your display cabinet! Thank you for allowing us to "participate" in your restorations.

@davidneilson3508 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic restoration 👍👍😊

@toonman1971 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciation from New York City. As always a beautiful job. I really love how the color turned out. Thank you for still providing us with an escape from the reality of the situation we are all in right now. I really look forward every week to watching a skilled craftsman restore what in my opinion are works of art from my childhood to their former glory or in several instances better than their original condition. Thank you Marty.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sreggird60 4 жыл бұрын

Nice touch at the end Marty. Not too many know about ANZAC Day. We will remember them.

@Coatsieboy1 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the ANZAC Day nod Marty - makes an ex-pat Aussie like me very happy 🤠🦘👍

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@sergeipelissier5690 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Marty!!! , recovering a part of history with these cars.

@sandwichbar8226 4 жыл бұрын

That thing on the rear 'deck lid' is a 'Pope's Nose' number plate light which VW used between 1958 and '63

@themichaelvortex4784 4 жыл бұрын

That paint turned out awesome Marty! I personally like the imperfections on the older models... on any Matchbox really. I used to like to put my version of a car up to one of my friends of the same model and we would look for the differences. Made us feel like we had something special when we found one that was differet than the other. Thanks for all you do! 👍🏼🤘🏼😎

@brianbarnes7774 4 жыл бұрын

Marty, I think you need to add another M to your title and logo. M for Magnificent! Every model you do, shines like a new diamond. I enjoy every makeover you do.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian, you are too kind!

@verbalpressure 4 жыл бұрын

Nice touch at the end, mate.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@FuzzieWuzzie 4 жыл бұрын

The newspaper, "I drank my own urine" 😆

@AlanG58 3 жыл бұрын

I love how this turned out. I'm a longtime VW person and always wanted one of these. I just found one recently and love it. Great job, Marty!

@JOGAMIGMOG 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I owned a Beetle and its wiper motor kept packing in. Ended up tying a piece of string to each wiper blade and running the string through the side windows. When it rained I'd pull one one end and the Mrs would pull on the other. Voila! RESISTANCE IS FUTILE! 😁

@richwhitaker1506 4 жыл бұрын

Another fine restoration. Matchbox vehicles were always a favorite. Especially the construction and military equipment. Your voiceover descriptions are spot on. Easy to see from the photo that Kevin is his great-grandfather's descendant. 🚗🚚🚒

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich, check out my other vids there's a few construction vehicles and also some military ones including aircraft. I think Kevin was trying to pull the wool over my eyes!

@peterleigh7485 2 жыл бұрын

As a vet in uk thanks to the guy's who fought in all the wars new Zealand, and Australia service personnel shame your governments took those freedom's away from you with draconian covid laws, thanks guys for your service

@dr.skipkazarian5556 4 жыл бұрын

St. Martin Aquinas.....the philosophical years. Best wishes Marty and stay healthy.

@HH4Berg 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent job. Thank you for not skipping over details in your work.

@robertsnare1411 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning result, the colour is great.

@D3REZINATOR 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos that are so relaxing and you do great work restoring these mini vehicles from the past.

@dukethomas95 4 жыл бұрын

I recently retired after a 40 year career with the Canadian Army. Yes, 40. I've serve a number of times with Australian military personnel, most recently in 07 in afghanistan. Top notch soldiers, all of them.

@50goingon15 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful colour on that one Marty. Lovely job as always and a nice little history lesson at the end. You mentioned your mother saying You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear". That was one of my mum's as well, and being of Scottish descent, she would also regale us with "ya canna get tuppence furrra hapney". Thanks again Marty

@RavenMacy 4 жыл бұрын

Tuppance and harpney , ?

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

I might use that one, I like it!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Two pence , Half penny , with a Scottish accent :)

@jerryrathgeb4412 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice job on one of Lesney's humbler models (they can't ALL be 1908 Rolls Royces!) And I agree, there's times when one thinks, "why am I doing it? This is taking forever, it's not going to turn out, it's going to look awful!" But the sow's ear comes out a silk purse after all. 😎 The newspaper should watch how it places its headlines - - it seemed like the boater brewed his iced tea using his own wee. Which I suppose is possible? 😖 Looking forward to the next eight hundred-odd videos! Hope you and yours stay safe.

@Skipper. 4 жыл бұрын

A beautiful restoration Marty, FYI the early VW’s were on a 6 volt system, I was forever getting pulled over by the police because my lights were to dim. 🇬🇧

@shanetrent3242 4 жыл бұрын

I would watch a video of paint drying if Marty was narrating.

@paul-sparky-sparr4160 4 жыл бұрын

The latest "NEWS" of KEVIN 🐨?😂👍🏼

@justindampier9017 4 жыл бұрын

The paint job turned out beautifully!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Not too bad , thanks Justin.

@75blain 4 жыл бұрын

Love the blue on this one mate... thx for sharing. Stay safe my friend.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Emerick, thanks for commenting, all the best mate!

@jamessturrock6802 4 жыл бұрын

Unassuming, he said. Marty, that was an incredible restoration. Iconic and flawless in its delivery. Well done sir, well done indeed.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@BelfastMurf 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on that Beetle... Paul Restorer has a good trick when removing wheels. He cuts a small rectangle of plastic, put a hole in it & pops it onto the axle over the wheel to protect them. Hope that helps!

@wilhelmschimko9 4 жыл бұрын

nice salute to the fallen aussie's and kiwi's, I'm older than you and enjoy your video's, my eye's, patience, skill is no where as good as your, keep up the the good work

@robertphillips6296 4 жыл бұрын

It turned out great Marty. Thanks for posting and stay safe.

@raymonde4272 4 жыл бұрын

That looks beautiful. Love the fact that it's so famous that Matchbox just called it a Volkswagen and felt no need to add Beetle.

@R1chardB1ngham 4 жыл бұрын

That's because originally it was just the Volkswagen (not Volkswagon Marty...). The people called it the Beetle, not VW.

@jakerademacher4258 4 жыл бұрын

The VW turned out great Marty, as simple as it is, still one of the favorite diecasts to have, and a large salute to ANZAC day and all those who fought and gave their lives so we all can have our freedoms.

@jess4metoo 4 жыл бұрын

Nice display!

@texknight67 4 жыл бұрын

Marty that was pure gold advice you gave about getting away and enjoying some solitude every once in a while. My wife and I both believed in this and we each gave each other that time to ourselves. It was understood that neither of us hated each other but you do need time to spend with your own thoughts and to enjoying something you liked to do. Myself. I enjoyed designing patches on my computer that would/could be used by emergency services. I've gone on to long but I did want to comment on that wonderful advice you gave.

@daverage4729 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely shade of blue. Very nice! Also, best wishes to those celebrating the memory of Anzac day (including great grandkoala Rupert)

@matthijsbouma3393 4 жыл бұрын

Fine piece of work, sir, and never mind the model isn't much. It was lovely s always to watch it.

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jameshall4385 4 жыл бұрын

a great looking car and a history lesson. a two for one video. nice

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it James! Marty.

@TheAquabears 4 жыл бұрын

Those vents below the rear window on a Beetle are hot air exhaust vents. This is probably more information than you wanted, but here goes: An aircooled VW engine can be thought of as two motorcycle engines laid on their side and connected at their base to a common crankcase. The cylinder heads are horizontal, with fins on the outside. That semi-circular up and over bit at the back of the engine is the top of a fan shroud which encases the upper part of the engine, and it operates like a vacuum cleaner. A rotary drum fan inside is spun by the engine pulley, sucking air up from below the car, across the fins on the cylinder heads, and into the engine. The heated air then exhausts out the back of the shroud into the rear of the engine compartment. So that set of vents below the window is located above the engine to allow the hot air to escape upwards.

@2H80vids 4 жыл бұрын

Interesing stuff.👍

@leorumley8132 4 жыл бұрын

Great restoration again Marty, like you said, sometimes the simplest looking jobs turn out to be the most problematic, but that's where we add to our experience and work toward improving our technique. Glad to see you remembering the ANZAC forces and the brave men that died fighting. God bless and stay safe.

@Jeremymidgley1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice touch , and that’s not just the paint work 👍🏽

@ListerDavid 4 жыл бұрын

Great little Bug, they have always been my favourite vehicle. Loved the history lesson at the end.

@rmellersh 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the UK. Loved the comments at the end. My Grandfather Harri Addis survived Gallipoli and is buried in Paynesville.

@railtrolley 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good to me. You made the best repair. The fault, or lump in the casting must have slipped past quality control. Not the only one. I restored a Volvo F12 truck - a later Superfast. Once the paint was stripped, I noted the tray drop side details were not properly formed, and there were casting lumps on the tray/load bed floor. Filed the faults as much as I could, and repainted the model anyway. It will never win a contest, but looks better than what I started with.

@wthrmnpechin1015 4 жыл бұрын

For an old casting of an old Beetle, it looks great.

@donwalsh9426 4 жыл бұрын

Car looks great! Had a Beetle, wish I still did. Lest we forget.

@martinbeneteau309 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice restoration Marty.

@robertschroeder5271 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Marty, and thanks for another great video. I do have some bad news, however. I'm pretty sure 1960 was 60 years ago. Born in 63, myself, so I'm right with you. Enjoy the day!

@brianball6670 4 жыл бұрын

Lest we forget indeed. Nice tribute. That car reminds me of my first car in 1980, a 1971 Superbeetle in almost that exact colour. I used to joke that it did 0-60mph in 3 days.

@ZGryphon 4 жыл бұрын

I had a '66 Beetle with a '70s Super Beetle engine in it when I was in college. I remember a friend remarking on a highway on-ramp, "Oh that's so cute, it's trying to accelerate!" I had to tell him it was actually a _hot rod_ Beetle, with _twenty percent_ more horsepower than a normal one... all of 60 as opposed to the original 50. :)