6 ай бұрын
6 ай бұрын
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@pjbrowne1573 8 күн бұрын
Love the videos, I too am having the same issues with my Super Beetle project!
@superveganwhat 12 күн бұрын
Looks sick!
@zenoschoonheydt1304 12 күн бұрын
Amazing i bought also this weekend a vw bug from 74"
@Thomzombie303 12 күн бұрын
Yeah number #1!! What color are you painting the body? You're progress is amazing brother!
@thekiltedgunsmith1776 12 күн бұрын
No comments? Gotta leave something for the algorithm. As always, love the content. You're definitely gonna make the show.
@mikedeschamps 12 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment :). Im working hard to get caught up on these videos so stay tuned. It was a wild ride lol
@piasprojects 26 күн бұрын
I love all the work you are doing to the Beetle. Definitely a rewarding job!
@avomarkarian6187 26 күн бұрын
I have a problem with my super beetle I cut the heater Chanel’s with out bracing the body 😢
@brianw8963 Ай бұрын
You learn as You go. Best way to remove doors is to knock the hinge pins out. If the doors are aligned correctly, you don’t want to mess with the hinge mounts.
@brianw8963 Ай бұрын
Nice to meet You Mike , this just popped up and I subscribed. Been into these old bugs almost 50 years, and currently getting close to finishing up My 69 vert. project. To do a respectable job, I think Your deadline is flat out undoable, not just think , I know it’s not. You cannot put a deadline , especially that short, on such a project. Take Your time and make the trip next year, maybe I’ll tag along. 👍👍🇺🇸
@MultiTallPaul Ай бұрын
If you don't reach 10,000 subscribers Mike are you still going to give it away ?
@johnlist9054 Ай бұрын
You also have the early '73 seat tracks
@johnlist9054 Ай бұрын
Actually, you can get the number off the pan as well. Right there by the hole you were vacuuming in
@johnlist9054 Ай бұрын
Can you confirm the VIN? Don't give the entire number, just make sure the 3rd number is a "4". I only ask that because while watching the intro, I noticed the front fender are not from a '74 ('74 should have D shaped holes...at least in the States. Canada may not have had shock absorber bumper brackets)
@HoodGuy999 Ай бұрын
ok
@busterstravels1534 Ай бұрын
Good luck Mike. I hope you make your goal. I plan on being at the show also. It would be cool to run into you and dad and say hello.. I’ll be looking for your car. Buster’s travels from Pennsylvania USA.
@Kanrinin01 Ай бұрын
I really hope you make a mark of the rear spring plate position before disassembly. The spring bar have 40 groove inside and 44 outside and allow 3mm of heigh setting. If you didn't do it, be prepare to assemble AND disassemble a lot of time to find the right position. An other thing, springbar have a direction, left goes to the left and right goes... If you change it, they'll work in the wrong direction and you'll have the rear who will go down and too low in no time.
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
Nope didn’t mark it. But we knew this. The plates actually both sat flush to the bottom bracket so we had taken photos of how it all goes. And I engraved the drivers side shaft.
@jujulips4824 Ай бұрын
When you first got the bug and every time I see those wheels it reminds me of the VW beetle German look a good few years ago 😁👀😎
@janbill79 Ай бұрын
Your getting mechanical work the last few bug reworking days, instead of body work. That's different. I wonder If the suspension rear bearings can just get washed and used again. Some old things are built better than new. Don't listen to me. lol I heard you mention the number of video's so far on the body work. You've been busy!
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
its been exhausting lol, im about to show you guys what I did though. The entire suspension went purple, the rest of the little bits went white, engine tins all white, stainless brake lines, all new bushings... the pan is going to look sharp this week :)!!
@angeldawnmorningstar Ай бұрын
Maybe you've mentioned it already ..but , are y'all striving to make it to the Cars and Cigars Event in Tonawanda, NY ? ..anyways , we're keeping our fingers crossed that you make it..Bestest Wishes to you and Pop 😎 😇❤
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
We are trying to make it to a show in Niagara Falls on June 8th, dads car will be there. Hoping mine will lol Wonder how far the Tonawanda one is for us. When is it? and thank you! Truly appreciate you continuing to watch the videos !!
@johnlist9054 Ай бұрын
Those wheels are bad ass
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
I like them but I want to go a little more wild. I have a thing for wheels so im already trying to find a staggered super wide set to build a set of fenders around lol
@oldsfoxfox9370 Ай бұрын
hammer down every time i look at my 48 i think why did i start another car but it is an addiction im not under a time crunch like you buddy butit will get done .
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
it never ends eh lol
@jujulips4824 Ай бұрын
You look shattered 🥴 and still soldiering on and doing great😎🤟
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
Next video is worse. I pulled a few all nighters and can hardly stay awake haha 😂
@Thomzombie303 Ай бұрын
bro, im digging the series
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
Trying to to keep it going !! Thanks for checking it out. I just want the videos to get seen ! lol
@elroyvanderkruk6318 Ай бұрын
Love to see this! Ive got 2 doughters myself oldest is 20 youngest is 5. Did all my car projects with them. Paiting stuff, ckeaning stuff they always wanted to help. Best time of my life!! Enjoy it, its going to fast already.
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
I agree. Awesome to hear you took advantage of creating memories while you could. It Really is the best eh. I’m super glad I’ve taken the time to film all this and do it the way I have. Exhausting and a lot of money at once but worth it lol
@thekiltedgunsmith1776 Ай бұрын
A full hour!? 🎉 At this rate your definitely gonna make it to the show.
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
Trying to lol
@zimms-world Ай бұрын
Great video. My project has been separated for almost a year. This is Inspiring to get stuff done
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
Thanks for checking the video out. Glad I can help get your project done ! It’ll be great to cruise around finally im sure !
@oldsfoxfox9370 Ай бұрын
you will get it done especially with your little helper
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
We are almost onto reassembly . 22 days left until the show lol
@MultiTallPaul Ай бұрын
Great Job Mike !! YOU ARE THE MAN FOR SURE
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
Thank you !! Trying my hardest lol time is not my friend lol
@angelrmelendez5884 Ай бұрын
Wrong floor for the 74
@mikedeschamps Ай бұрын
We switched out the pans to change the seats. We were told from CIP1 there was no difference. I learned the hard way. Made it work though
@angelrmelendez5884 Ай бұрын
Put your Jack stan under the A post hinge side and it will help to align the door. Supporting the body by the struts towers it puts pressure on the upper body and it will misaligned the A post making the door go down on the strike side.
@angelrmelendez5884 Ай бұрын
Welcome to VW resto and repair, unfortunately you will have to reengineered all of the after market body metal, I'm replacing some metal in the super and doing the same thing forcing fitting the mental. Good luck you doing well.😁
@stephenshaw3748 Ай бұрын
Hay, these videos are aweosme , it's all a learning curve but aslong as your having fun on the way then that's the main think right. Aweosme content 👌🏼
@txominetcheverry7680 Ай бұрын
I still really like your videos 👍 You can do it!!! 🔥🤞🔥🤞🔥
@indyskeepproductions Ай бұрын
I'm feeling ya on the Goal set, I bought my 72 VW about the same time, we are stalled with the Engine not having any compression so it is being rebuilt. I'm going to be working on Interior stuff today and if it stops raining, I HOPE, I'll be working on the Shift Linkage and maybe getting the wheels off to replace lugs.
@indyskeepproductions Ай бұрын
I should mention that we recently found the floor repair for the battery area is all wrong. They placed a piece of metal cut to shape over the hole and bolted it in place along with epoxy holding what is left of the back floor pan in place. So interesting what you find when you start taking these cars apart!
@mrbrisket6794 Ай бұрын
The true test is if your doors fit and close good
@Thomzombie303 Ай бұрын
Really digging your build bro. What gauge metal are you and your dad using for all that body /patch work? 18? 20?
@krismoore4290 Ай бұрын
Keep pushing. I just found out I need new crossmembers, lower rear quart panels and both inner rear fenderwells. Already cut the firewall wall out to replace that and have the heaterchannels to do.. I figure another 1-2yrs at this rate haya
@Kanrinin01 Ай бұрын
Be aware, the two oblong holes you have in the back of your body (under the rear seats) are made for your heater's duct. Right here, you have normaly two parts in bakelite, you absolutly need to mount them before puting the body on your frame. It'll be impossible to do it after. Second thing, these parts are screwed on your body by four welded nuts, but you welded news sheet parts without them.
@superveganwhat Ай бұрын
Nice!
@piasprojects 2 ай бұрын
Keep chipping away at the tasks, I know how tough it is to make those timelines but you got this!
@louishanley9627 2 ай бұрын
Great work love the videos Mike im redoing a 73 super myself waiting on a firewall you know how that goes 😂
@Thomzombie303 2 ай бұрын
i love it bro, so cool to have your dad there to help, he's a trooper
@Milkweed81L 2 ай бұрын
His dad and brothers are some of the best people I know and I’m proud to say I know them
@garypannone7755 2 ай бұрын
I am in NY and live closer to Niagara Falls than you LOL.
@mohameddarwish7739 2 ай бұрын
Bro even how hard I wish to win your beetle I hope you can make it in time for the show!!!!
@Thomzombie303 2 ай бұрын
i got a 66 im about to tear down and start metal work
@mikedeschamps 2 ай бұрын
Good Luck! Hope it goes easier than mine lol
@Thomzombie303 2 ай бұрын
@@mikedeschamps floor pans came in couple days ago, about to go by some 18 or 20 gauge sheet steel for areas i need to cut out, i welded back in highschool, so im way out of practice, i just need to take my time :) My wife wants me to vlog the experience, lol not sure though. Im going for the cal look.
@mikedeschamps 2 ай бұрын
@@Thomzombie303 do it ! It’s a pile of working but I’m having fun lol. Ya I was the same. Just be prepared. Welding body metal can be tricky. The tunnel is much thicker than the pans themselves. So easy to blow through and make a mess lol
@Thomzombie303 2 ай бұрын
tell me about Dave's head unit in his bug please :)
@mikedeschamps 2 ай бұрын
We can do a full video one day soon on his stereo and how it's all set up..... A few thousand in Batteries really helps it all work lol
@JMKGarage 2 ай бұрын
You did a great job on this video Mike. Always cool to watch videos of guys in similar situations to me (working on VWs, young kids helping, dad coming over to help as well, getting in over your head lol). You’ll have a nice beetle once done. What’s the plan for body/paint?
@mikedeschamps 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate the comment big time. Sorry been busy working on the car lol. I have no plan as of yet. its just get it decent. Prime it. and put it back together on the road for End of may hahaha After Germanaire I'll take the body back off and do it all nice. Im enjoying learning lol
@thekiltedgunsmith1776 2 ай бұрын
Always sharing your vids and channel. Got kicked out of one of my VW groups for spamming but life goes on. I wanna see you guys in a decked out shop. Peace and much love to you.
@mikedeschamps 2 ай бұрын
Man o man that's awesome! Don't get yourself in trouble but I truly appreciate it.. Im really hoping I can continue doing this. But I'll be honest between a full time job. Working on this car and editing these Videos its a lot haha
@ericgordon8960 2 ай бұрын
Guess what! Doors are going to fit differently when the chasis is bolted on. I on you same journey and am enjoying your channel dont give up
@mikedeschamps 2 ай бұрын
I wish I could send a picture through here lol chassis is bolted on currently. Fits much nicer now lol
@186scott 2 ай бұрын
I had a similar issue when i was restoring a 1972 mini clubman estate and Just some advice when restoring a car for the first time always assume none of the panels are correct and anything that bolts onto the shells inspect for condition so if you have to strip the paint off strip the paint off and as you found they mounted washers to the door so i would say the hinges are most likely out of shape aswell so either modify them to suit your fitment or try and get ahold of known good hinges for comparison
@mikedeschamps 2 ай бұрын
already got new hinges :) I was thinking the same thing