DIY VW Beam Extension COMPLETE! - DIY Volksrod - Baja / Franken Beetle Build - 1960 VW Beetle

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DIY VW Beam Extension COMPLETE! - DIY Volksrod - Baja / Franken Beetle Build - 1960 VW Beetle - 6

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@VolkswagenTube Жыл бұрын

Nice work on the beam extension 👍

@VWJawbreaker Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SladesVWBeetle 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding brother!! Shes solid and strong!! Nice work and mods!! How about... "Volksbreaker"!

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks is brother, I only want to so this once so I figured a little overkill was necessary. I’m liking Volksbreaker

@SladesVWBeetle 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWJawbreaker Nothing wrong with some over kill when doing this stuff brother. This build is very exciting!

@teonthevwwhisperer7316 3 жыл бұрын

Great work!!

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@teonthevwwhisperer7316 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWJawbreaker no problem

@jimfuller395 Жыл бұрын

As my daddy used to say “overkill is underrated “

@VWJawbreaker Жыл бұрын

I love that!

@brianmatthess3381 3 жыл бұрын

Good job .really informative

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian. Hope you have a great, safe week.

@jumpingcastlesbloem5514 Жыл бұрын

Great job enjoy

@VWJawbreaker Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@VWRICH23 3 жыл бұрын

What a bad week.. Glad to see your upload lol

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely been a rough week for everyone. Hope this helps take their minds off of things for a few minutes.

@VWRICH23 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWJawbreaker yes sirrr. Love the C.A.D. I used to know that stuff for real

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWRICH23 I tried to learn it years ago, couldn’t grasp it to save my life 😂

@VWRICH23 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWJawbreaker lol its not easy. It's been so long i wouldnt know where to start 😫😁😁

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWRICH23 😲😂

@sheldonjr7hp 3 жыл бұрын

The open beam ends. Well I’m not normal so I Would make it a time vault. Stuff some stuff from 2020. Cap the ends not to be opened for however many years. Just don’t put a vial of Covid 19 in there ha ha. What ever you do it looks like it will be done right and look good. Thanks for keeping me entertained!!!! Randy L Peterson

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Randy now that’s a cool idea! I’m going to have to give that some serious thought.... definitely no COVID in there 😂😂

@kevinhamling1963 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man Kevin here from Australia. Great video good penetration is always good. When your welding of course. Anyhoo stay safe and stay well I'll see you on the next one for some body separation. ✌ Peace.

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, penetration is usually a good thing in more than just welding 😂 I can’t wait to really get going on this project, hope it doesn’t drag out. Stay safe and well my friend.

@kevinhamling1963 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWJawbreaker 🤪

@HHWheels 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely taking notes on bracing, The Speedle deserves the support lol. Great video!

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

This one is overdone more than the last one I did with my buddy for the pan buggy... he beats the snot out of that one without issue.

@mikebriere7531 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see it growing and growing

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, can’t wait to drive this beast!

@royworks28 3 жыл бұрын

That’s definitely strong, looking awesome,can’t wait to see the next stage

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I sure hope so, I don’t want to build this twice! Spoiler for you that I haven’t told anyone else yet, major sneak peek next weeks video.

@davidryan573 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great, can’t wait to see what You’re planning for the body, great channel, cool mix of knowledge and entertainment.

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that David, hope you stick around. I’m nothing fancy, just a guy doing my thing. I don’t know it all but I know who I can contact to help me move along. This is about connecting with people and sharing what I know to help us all keep our VW’s in the road. Have a great, safe week.

@isaneterrier6678 Жыл бұрын

Hy, weld like this, I think taht it don't move away !!! You have to check if yours bolts are strong enought, (In France we have bolts with different quality, there is the standart and the most ) See you soon for the next video. Kris

@VWJawbreaker Жыл бұрын

Most of the bolts were for mock up purposes. When it went into final assembly, all bolts were upgraded to high strength.

@larrymcgarage2152 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 73 thing chassis that I’m going to be fitting a 64 beetle baha body to. I’ve been thinking I’d like to extend the front end and 3x3s on rear. I’ve seen in other videos, people are using a kit to extend front beam. I like your DIY approach. There’s not a lot of content on KZfaq for this altercation. I will probably be fabricating my own. Just trying to see more on proper bracing, because this will be an off road car.

@VWJawbreaker 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re comfortable and confident with your fabrication skills then I’d say build away.

@larrymcgarage2152 2 жыл бұрын

@@VWJawbreaker I don’t proclaim to be a welder. But I know how to fabricate. I know when I have good penetration. As far as the cosmetics, that’s what a grinder is for .😁

@bubot17 3 жыл бұрын

solid welds

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Not the prettiest but they do hold!

@bubot17 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWJawbreaker get that thing done for the zombie apocalypse :)

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@bubot17 3 жыл бұрын

@@VWJawbreaker a mohawk would be nice

@Adamsbuggiesandbugs 3 жыл бұрын

another great video! keep up the good work! hope to meet you this weekend at bug jam!

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that man, I’ll be there this weekend!

@martinharris5017 3 жыл бұрын

I reckon some "bullets" would finish off the tube ends nicely! That is one solid front end extension. I like the "belt and braces" approach. After all, that's your life and maybe someone else's relying on the integrity of the suspension! Good work. Carboard Aided Design: I can truly relate!

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, can’t go wrong with doing more when we’re talking about safety! Thanks for being here, have a great weekend.

@richpeacock5768 3 жыл бұрын

Redundancy is everybody's best friend. Stretch is definitely coming along well. An idea for the tube ends: maybe some custom wheel center caps will fit? It seems like something round should be there, even if it's just a slight Arc. There is something about watching welding done on a video that is attractive.😃

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely coming along, redundancy is important to me. Some may think it’s overkill but I’d rather only do this project once time. I’ll look to see what I have, I like the cap idea. Appreciate you greatly my friend.

@greglogan73 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, looks good, and sturdy... Thanks for the video, it's nice to see something that's non-political for a change....VW vids is all I wanna see!!

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the video scheduled worked out well this week.... I’m so tired of politics. She should be good and strong, I’d hate to redo this at a later date thus the extra work now.

@vdub618 3 жыл бұрын

Nice man! 100% right body takes the longest. Floor pans and chassis you can rip though in a weekend. Get you some Rust converter Ultra , that stuff works and will save you a ton of time treating the rusty areas in-between layers, and all the little nocks and cranny's after removing the heater channels.

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Good call, I have some stuff here but I’ll look into what you suggested!

@jonathanhicks3342 3 жыл бұрын

That frame head is heavy duty lol.

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, it should hold up for the long haul!

@jdmeaux 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go, Gary. You swing a mean hammer. Looks like you had to really beat it to get the penetration you wanted. :-) Moe

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I make it work Moe.... whatever it takes! Stay well my friend.

@robbyd.4037 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Maybe a brass freeze plug would cap off the open ends?

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a cool idea, thanks!

@mileageunknown8910 3 жыл бұрын

Haha don't you hate when you turn the camera off!? Or the battery dies! Can be so frustrating when you're trying to do vids! It's looking awesome!

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, it’ll take shape sooner or later lol

@123rusty4 Жыл бұрын

Feez plugs , caps

@VWJawbreaker Жыл бұрын

That would work 👍

@jeffsullivan3970 2 жыл бұрын

Just watching for the first time. Do you think the extension beam would something made for the masses by empi or some other after-market companies?

@VWJawbreaker 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel and the madness 😂 There are companies out there that do make the beam extension. I’m aiming more for a diy approach.

@capnspicy5565 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I kinda get it now, I think, or maybe I'm just an idiot, lol... so the new head and beam was added so you didn't have to cut and stretch the original chassis and head?

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Correct. Then if I want to remove it and put the beam back in the stock location I can without having to cut the front end back apart.

@Fastvw1 3 жыл бұрын

I like the execution but not the idea . but thats just me

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always appreciated your honesty.

@Krasimir_BG 3 жыл бұрын

I am thinking what color should you paint it ?

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

You know, I haven’t a single clue. It’ll probably stay in primer if it goes to a single color. No clue how I want that to go yet.

@Nakedbumbum 3 жыл бұрын

Why use a arc welder u need a mig welder or a little mulit process welder check out esab welderd the 211i is a great dual voltage down side not alit of airgas places carry there replacements for the consumable parts I seen a couple other youtubers get a hole set up from company to try out cleetus mcfarlands friend cooper just started a channel a month ago and he go it himself one

@VWJawbreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I have a mig but it’s not powerful enough for some of the heavy stuff I’m welding. I learned to weld with a stick welder and there’s nothing wrong with using them. I don’t have the funds for a new welder and my channel is no where large enough for a company to give me a welder. Look at my subs, I’m no where near cleetus, Cooper is already leaps and bounds past me due to exposure from cleetus.... not a fair comparison.