Why the heck would you shorten a VW Chassis? To build a BAD A$$ VW Kit Car! Whaaaaat?!?!

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3 жыл бұрын

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We have been building the drive-train for this chassis for the last few months and we started again by removing all the left over fat, basically all the edges and legs we are no longer using. Then the client asked to move the shifter back 9 inches. Since we have OCD, we figured out away to make it look factory. Then we built a jig to allow us to shorten it the right way.
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@greco37 9 ай бұрын

By far the best prep, planning and execution of this process ever seen on KZfaq. Subscribed.!

@brucecook3760 2 жыл бұрын

This is the correct way to shorten the pan. With a frame jig that was made for it by these fabricators. I’ve seen way too many Manx buggy‘s that have been shortened and butchered. The pan ends up with a big twist in it and the welds are hideous. People are spending way too much money on these Manx buggy‘s that are done wrong. This place does them right. Excellent work I must say. I myself am a fabricator and I know good work when I see it

@PL-tm1tq 3 жыл бұрын

Pete: Jack of all trades, master of volkswagenwerks! Growing appreciation. Just get some proper eye wear for the welds. 🙃🤣😆

@XxTHEExVAGINEERxX 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I found this channel way earlier. Beautiful craftsmanship.

@steverizzuto6497 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is second to none. I wish I had your talent. I own a 73 Thing. I wish I could find a way for you guys to go through it and make it new again, stock for the most part but changes that don't show....engine etc. I will keep watching your videos and learning.

@AirkewldVWs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@divanras8g987 3 жыл бұрын

Like the build

@juanbarturen2726 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome work. I wish I would have seen you video a long time ago. I have shortened 2 we chassis , never that good. I built a hunting buggy with all the stuff I had left over. Cleaned out my garage, built a buggy. My latest gets a lot of use out in the woods. It's a combination of super beetle chassis ct 14 inches in the front. Bug front grafted on. Shifter and pedals moved back. Then changed the rear suspention, used Empi spring plates,home brewed adapters. I'm using a 59 bus trans axles.adapters for bvb the reduction gear boxes. I had the front spindles lengthened 3 in. Gain some altitude. I could use a raised front axle...loved your craftmanship. Awesome.

@davidwegner6790 3 жыл бұрын

Built a Berry Mini T in1972 enjoyed that car if I had a bigger place to keep it I have one again

@edsonbortolotti9419 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive the work you do !! We admire Brazilians !!! Top!!

@mikeemery3962 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the chassis tool you made.. simple but perfect!!👍👍

@usaeatt2 2 жыл бұрын

Attention to detail is phenomenal. Stellar work!

@darrin7717 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and great execution

@robcocke9209 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Pete, your work is top notch. Love the channel

@TRIVICbuilder 3 жыл бұрын

I like the frame jig. Work is on point as always. 👍

@jerrynickell3613 3 жыл бұрын

Great information and detailed work! Just when I needed it too!

@reddmann2216 3 жыл бұрын

Old biker friend in Alaska no riding in the sky use to do same thing for making his lowest model Trikes,,,The Frenchman out in Boothill Palmer,his ride was a Chevy Davidson,,corvette power..., ! I helped on a few VW powered ones...

@damiansgaragebuilds7663 3 жыл бұрын

I shortened my chassis for my buggy too.... that e brake handle is very close to the shifter

@dash776 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the engineering and the quality.

@VincentParisien 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, enjoyed attention to details!

@SpiveyNatas 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you will get a bacon sponsor with that sizzling bacon footage. Great video. Love how you kept the factory look and smooth transitions. Great fab work.

@cookymonster70 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! always want to do something new to my bug every time I watch Airkewld.

@joshuapoche5137 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Surprised i didnt see more hate in the comments about cutting up a chassis

@Ruffner61 3 жыл бұрын

your guys and you work hard You get the scare and nervousness out doing some of our own projects 😎cool tips

@scottslater1257 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see this project complete.

@aminster1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I like the sliding frame jig.

@KiwiSkipper Жыл бұрын

Love your work. Super cool.

@demetriuspurdie-williams8490 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@billridenour1 3 жыл бұрын

Love your instruction and detail.

@vw_beachbuggybrookster Жыл бұрын

Great video's keep up the good work 👍

@bobpeterson2591 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the shortening of the chassis

@peterwilson3454 3 жыл бұрын

has anyone done a feature of your history in a magazine right back from when your love of the vw.s till where you are now i would love to read it watching yous work you must have your beds out back you look like its everything you want in life ..well done

@AirkewldVWs 3 жыл бұрын

www.airkewld.com/Lets-Talk-Dubs-s/2458.htm

@timothyball6608 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting ready to work on a project similar to this one.

@evanmarrs353 3 жыл бұрын

Effective use of safety squints. Well done on the modifications also.

@jeffryheintz5738 Ай бұрын

Nice work.

@paulhumphreys6708 Жыл бұрын

Awesome guys!

@brendenphillips5901 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff 👍🏻😊

@robertparks7657 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and valuable information, hope to see one in my buggy, thanks

@AirkewldVWs Жыл бұрын

Thx Robert

@chriskwakernaat2328 3 жыл бұрын

We used to shorten them here for the buggy kits. had to use a stepped cut. Otherwise it wouldn't get a license plate.

@haroldjayhoover5370 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to avoid hacking up my ride but that new i beam end sure looks nice.

@dbi1036 Жыл бұрын

Bro love ur videos

@keithk8698 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! 🤙🏼

@hamiltonlima4210 3 жыл бұрын

Saludos desde Brasil. Belíssimo Trabajo😎👌

@joeodonnell2594 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@maxcolchin8743 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good

@oldmancadillac5235 3 жыл бұрын

Man, that's clean

@flatoutcustoms7728 3 жыл бұрын

No need to shorten stock vw beetle floor pans any more as we manufacture VW beach buggy floor pans. They fit from 14 too 15 3/4 inch shorten buggy’s. Made from 1.2mm 18 gauge steel.

@AirkewldVWs 3 жыл бұрын

Interested.

@jamesnlou 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered my floor pans yesterday. They do look awsome. Can't wait to get my chassis built up.

@radisastevanoviczagar6419 3 жыл бұрын

Ok from Slovenija

@RafaelGarcia-g 3 жыл бұрын

É ums fuscas muito top que vocês tem ai parabéns

@RafaelGarcia-g 3 жыл бұрын

Valeu obrigado 👍

@SpiveyNatas 3 жыл бұрын

I can only speak English but it makes me happy the VW community is so diverse and world wide. I gave an up vote to the comment so I hope it is a positive one.

@AirkooledKustoms 3 жыл бұрын

Because the client asked

@rauldemoura2417 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Damn good job on that frame! BTW, I would LOVE to win a new front beam for my 74 Karmann Ghia.

@scottslater1257 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete, have you ever built or would ever consider building a lowered/air ride chassis for a 356? I would love to see your vision for an old Porsche.

@LocanStreet 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@JustinPaul1st 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely content but the music overpowers the video...not so nice on 6.2 stereo setup ...lower music volume and you good to go 👌👌👌

@AirkewldVWs 3 жыл бұрын

We did this one at 36% volume We have never built a set in this color...WOW! 17" Smoothies from Airkewld in _______!!!! Watch that one and let me know if that was ok 👌🏻

@1osmosiss 3 жыл бұрын

Sooo, what if I live in Australia 🇦🇺 and I win?! I would love to come and see the workshop!

@robcox9571 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good Pete, very clean. you guys are artist's. love watching your channel!

@nielsmagielsen646 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpfull information, directly to the point. Starting my own unique build. With vw bug parts, if i could personaly contact you to help me with some issues. That would be super helpfull. Greetings from overseas 👍(the Netherlands)

@1Also 3 жыл бұрын

24:07 mines berry melange & strawberry raspberry

@mykwilwin 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the wheelbase of a lowered bug without drop spindles, I assume it will shorten some especially in the front when the front arms become more horizontal, stock bug wheelbase is 94 1/2 inches Thanks!

@jamesnlou 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Will be shortening my Chassis soon. When do we get the video of the actual shortening process?

@AirkewldVWs 3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!!! If you are subscribed and have the notification bell clicked, you will know when it is live.

@jamesnlou 3 жыл бұрын

@@AirkewldVWs great thanks.

@AirkooledKustoms 3 жыл бұрын

Don't burn your eyelids Pete

@erichrohde1374 4 ай бұрын

PARA HACER ESE TRABAJO SE REQUIERE UN JIG SIN DUDA QUEDARA PANDEADO

@AirkewldVWs 4 ай бұрын

De hecho mi amigo

@erichrohde1374 4 ай бұрын

@@AirkewldVWs DISCULPAS NO VI EL VIDEO COMPLETO SORRY

@geoffcowan2384 3 жыл бұрын

Badass

@jayinmi3706 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the first welding I did was shortening a '67 chassis. Came out well (and within 1/16" of square) but life got in the way and I had to sell it.

@feliperivera5257 Жыл бұрын

Tengo la parte del trinche o soporte del motor ya podrido es factible cambiarlo

@AirkewldVWs Жыл бұрын

No lo sabría basado en esa declaración.

@oraneossowski5173 3 жыл бұрын

Where’s the part 2?? I’m in the process of shortening my pan. Would like to see how you tackle it.

@AirkewldVWs 3 жыл бұрын

Are you subscribed?

@oraneossowski5173 3 жыл бұрын

@@AirkewldVWs sure am

@AirkewldVWs 3 жыл бұрын

You will be alerted when it uploads to KZfaq my good friend

@frankenfoamy Жыл бұрын

the original Manx had 14 inches removed to lower the cost of the kit by 2/3s.......how did the cost lower?

@AirkewldVWs Жыл бұрын

Materials, maybe?

@tommytaps358 2 жыл бұрын

since the shifter shifted back towards the ebrake i see that you eliminated the e brake all together? or will you relocate it to work elsewhere?

@AirkewldVWs 2 жыл бұрын

Eliminated all together at the clients request.

@volkswatson 3 жыл бұрын

Nice chop, Pete! That ebrake will be right near the shift!

@noprerun 3 жыл бұрын

So what happened to the bacon?

@AirkewldVWs 3 жыл бұрын

It was digested…🤤

@Richie5480 3 жыл бұрын

Would you like to Borrow one of my welding helmets? You only get 2 eyes, take care of them.

@AirkewldVWs 3 жыл бұрын

Borrow....how would one Borrow on of your helmets? Hmmm..

@calescapee9642 Жыл бұрын

We can do without the music

@AirkewldVWs Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment Cal, however, music is part of my thing in videos. So it will be here to stay.