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Old VW Beetle Seat Rail Care

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Bruce inspects the driver and passenger side #seatrails on his 1969 Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle. Do they really need a simple "health check"? Yes, they do! Bruce demonstrates how to keep your rails in "smooth-as-butter" working order along with some tips on installing the studs. The #MolyLube grease Bruce is using is primarily used for Front End Lubrication tasks and all Wheel Bearings, and is not a paid-endorsement.
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@okiegrown7412 14 дней назад

Thanks for a great video! Excellent close ups of the different components and informative.

@VWBRUCE 14 дней назад

@@okiegrown7412 thank you much & glad it helped you out. Our cameraLady, Tambra Hofstetter, is always on top of things with her excellent talent & experience. She's the best. 👈👌‼️ Happy Fahrvergnugen ‼️ VW Bruce

@jimmd53 3 года назад

Glad to see you back after the ’67 was towed away from the accident. I really enjoy your experience and knowledge of VW Bugs. Keep making these excellent videos. They are VERY helpful, and the humor is good also, the accent could use some work but you do know what you are doing. Thanks.

@VWBRUCE 3 года назад

Hi, James! It's been a long 3 years since the accident. My soft tissue injury is healing, sort of. Stay tuned for more videos coming up! You may come across one where I don't know what I'm doing! lol Happy Fahrvergnügen, Bruce

@reddmann2216 3 года назад

I've decided that I'm going to use my grinder to remove seat rails,and then I'm going to grab my welder and some metal ,because at 6'3"( + or - depending on day) I need more leg room,and this is even after cutting down my steering column and installing a quick release 11 1/2" wheel...ill build to fit me,,my 1959 is a off-road toy and no rear seat allowed...

@nicolefairbrother2155 3 месяца назад

Was it common for VW beetles, especially the 1968 beetle, to have issues with their seats, even back around the late 70's? Or is this something that is just happening now with wear and tear? Need to know for a research project I'm doing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@VWBRUCE 3 месяца назад

Hi Nicole. Good question. VW had no seat issue history that I'm aware of. All the seats in all the bugs I owned performed excellently. Being the seats are now 45 to 65 years old, I would say any seat issues arising currently are from age & wear & tear

@nicolefairbrother2155 3 месяца назад

@@VWBRUCE thanks so much for your feedback.

@VWBRUCE 3 месяца назад

@@nicolefairbrother2155 You're welcome. Glad to be of service. Happy Fahrvergnugen. VW Bruce.

@evidalesjr 6 месяцев назад

Love your video. could you please do one of the back seat. i bought a 1985 beetle bug without a back seat and purchased a replacement. I don't know what is missing like a rail or brackets to hold the seat above the battery. HELP ANYONE

@VWBRUCE 6 месяцев назад

Thank you, evidalesjr, for your kind words. I never wrenched on any bug newer than a 73 super beetle as I keep to the old classics. That is the area of my experience. The basic rear seat set up is: there is a "L" shaped rail that attaches to the lower body structure with 1 screw on each end. The rail is supported in the middle by the frame tunnel. The bottom rear seat cushion sits on this rail with the back part up tight to the bottom of the rear luggage compartment. The top rear seat section is attached to the lower body via shoulder bolts through the built in hinge bracket allowing the top part of the rear seat to fold down. Wolfsburg West in Corona, CA. may have the rear seat rail or maybe find one on The Samba.com. Good luck & Happy Fahrvergnugen. VW Bruce

@brianblaster1 2 года назад

I have a 69 bug and my seat 💺 came off and I’m having a hard time putting it back on ( driver side ) 🥺

@VWBRUCE 2 года назад

Hi Justice. Sorry it took so long to respond. I've been under the weather a bit. About getting the seats back on track, it can be tricky. The key is both sides of the seat rails need to be on their tracks is the secret. Also, make sure the driver's side seat is on the driver's side. The two front seats are not interchangeable! You may have to tweak the seat tracks with a tap or two of a hammer. Make sure the seat rails are greased. Sometimes, once the seat is just barely on the tracks, sitting in it & pushing back hard with your legs will get it fully on track. Hope this helps & Happy Fahrvergnugen! - VW Bruce

@edwardrodriguez1430 Год назад

All that work, no time to paint the rails.

@VWBRUCE Год назад

Hi Edward! Thanks for your input. My point of view is this, the rails didn't come from the factory painted for a reason, so, as for my car, unpainted they will stay. To each their own.