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It is time to completely dismantle the Karmann Ghia! This full-restoration project had to start by tearing it down so that I can start building it back up the right way. Come follow along with this on-going saga of Rebuilding My Dream Car.
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@PeteRondeau 3 года назад

Just a tip, any rubber trim (like window moldings) you are tossing, cut a piece off and keep, when you run into problems reassembling in a year or two you can check if the new trim is actually a match for what you took off. Some of the aftermarket replacements are sketchy.

@S133S 3 года назад

Agreed, excellent tip.

@jimsauber9252 3 года назад

The sample also will come in handy to match, if the original is not directly available. Steele Rubber has almost any car rubber seal profile ever made.

@vayabroder729 3 года назад

West Coast Metric makes all the rubber seals and items for these cars. Check them out.

@cadehol 3 года назад

This is the most real ILikeToMakeStuff I’ve ever seen. Seeing Bob struggle with the seat is so something that me and my Dad would do and it just makes me feel more relatable to these videos…

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

The struggle is real

@chuckwolfe4688 3 года назад

Maybe he needs to rename his channel to "I Like to Break Stuff" :-D

@tyceclark 2 года назад

I thought this exact thing. Seeing him back there shouldering a seat made me smile....I've been there.

@Jon.S 3 года назад

Ziplock bags Bob, for all the hardware that comes off, then label the bags. You’re going to end replating/coating the bolts and nuts etc, so that also helps keep them organised.

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

Agreed.

@nimuie 3 года назад

you can use one of those small instant photo print camera and place the photo in the bag next to everything else. 2 years from now you wont remember what the 3/4 x 2 washers left mid cylinder bolt" means

@monsternside1509 3 года назад

@@nimuie That or a digital picture and add the picture number on the bag.

@patrickcunningham9385 3 года назад

This is exactly what I do.

@staratmidnight7 3 года назад

Came down here to say exactly this

@davidcolson6622 3 года назад

Total love for this project. You're attacking it just like every other vehicle repair, rebuild or shade tree upgrade I've ever worked on with friends growing up. Keep going man. Great stuff.

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@hunterdavis7504 3 года назад

I'm not a car guy. And I've been loving this entire series of videos about the Karman Ghia. Great job as always Bob and crew!

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

I'm not a car guy either, but I'm working on it piece by piece

@pamelanygaard2212 2 года назад

I am cracking up!! I love when things don’t work right: you can’t get the seat out, the door won’t come off. Ahhhh, so relatable! Keep showing all the things… I am enjoying the journey!

@MaxMakerChannel 3 года назад

What a great project. But oh boy am I glad I just have to watch him do the work.

@JasonPatz 3 года назад

The Karmann Ghia videos are the ones I look forward to the most!

@peterd2973 3 года назад

As a Vw french enthusiast, I'm super happy when i get notified of some ghia content ! Love it

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

Happy to hear that!

@JimmyPugwash777 3 года назад

I think a load of VW guys know exactly what you're getting yourself into! Early days, keep enthusiastic about it, even when it tries biting back! The car will be awesome when it's done!!! I couldn't help but laugh when you said that you were hoping for the floor pan to be in reasonable condition 😅 ...when you get to it, if you don't decide to replace your whole floor pan with new, the best thing I found to get the bitumen coating off is a propane torch... it saved me weeks of back breaking work on my project. Looking forward to the next episode!!!

@jamesdk5417 3 года назад

In the old days, my uncle used a Polaroid camera and coloured markers and put dots on the picture and on the compartments of his containers with the hardware as it took him years restoring old cars in his garage.

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

That would be a fun way of chronicling your build process

@Stupefyyoursenses 3 года назад

For all it's worth, @tom's turbo garage uses labeled ice cube trays to hold those, and i found it very useful...

@David_Powell 3 года назад

Write sequential numbers on painters tape, stick one number on the part, take a photo, maybe several if it needs it, each with the same number. Then stick the tape with the number on an index card, write notes as needed, put the card and small parts in the ziplock bag. Obviously, use different numbers for each assembly. Later, match the photos to the parts, using the number.

@WilliamVerdoorn 3 года назад

To get those door screws off, I’d recommend a manual impact driver. It’s a simple tool you hit with a hammer to free stuck screws and can work really well. It’s about $8 at harbor freight.

@iandoesit 3 года назад

That's what I was about to say.

@lynxshd 3 года назад

@@iandoesit Like a big phillips screw driver and a sledge shock it while trying to turn it, or add a little bit of heat then hit it and try to turn. VW mechanic moto if it doesn't come off, get a bigger knockometer

@jongmassey 3 года назад

Also, those big cross heads aren't Phillips, they're flat bottomed like a slotted screw

@marcelofrey1388 3 года назад

@@lynxshd exactly, in brazil we called this "wake up" the screw

@chloemae1176 3 года назад

DO NOT use a manual impact I had a 71 ghia when i was 16 and that was all that was available and by hitting the impact with a hammer you can misalign the pillar or worse break the welds at the rocker . use penetrating oil heat and a good cordless impact driver with a number 3 impact bit. used this on my grandads 68 bug and it worked well without deforming anything

@MadAsKiwi 3 года назад

I think, in this video, you have hit on every single problem that someone restoring a car strikes. Keep at it.. this is going to be awesome

@jlinker7 2 года назад

I love the optimism, ".. so when I go to put it back together in two years..." :-) I love this project. Prior to pouring myself into woodworking, rebuilding an antique vehicle from the ground up was a desire. But, no money and no space for working on it. Love seeing the variety here.

@robertmcevoy24 3 года назад

I’m glad your doing a off frame restoration, you will appreciate it. It’s great your taking us down this road with you! Thanks Bob

@luctoulouse 3 года назад

I wish I can do a project like that. I love the way those videos are done. No filter, just plain raw! Great videos.

@Iamdark1234 3 года назад

ChrisFix is a good person to learn how to fix and work on cars, he shows tips for anything from body to engine, and goes into full detail

@lmb5374 3 года назад

Been waiting for this for a while. Love the comment- "in two years when I go to put this back together". Realistic and honest! Great job!

@SpartanMJO12 3 года назад

That's genuinely the best way to organise bolts - you can't do any better than to store the bolts where they actually live!

@diogor420 3 года назад

Longer and more videos, pleaseeee!!!! Loving this series!!

@panda-threemonkeysracing2116 3 года назад

Really like this series! Idea for the bolts is to put them through cardboard roughly in the layout the were on that part. Piece of cardboard for each part and you can put tape over them to make sure they don't come out. Keep up the great videos Bob!

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

That's a great idea!

@kindalost1 3 года назад

Long time follower. The fact you are a newbie at this just makes it more interesting than any pro restoration.

@tvguy12346 3 года назад

Putting parts back where they came from or ziplock baggies are the best methods I've found after DIY carwork for 20+ years.

@HDBrown-wc9xt 3 года назад

That’s going to be a great ride once it’s finished.

@Turk380 3 года назад

Way to go! Lifelong air-cooled VW enthusiast, but have never owned a Ghia. want to build out a hardtop like yours but electric. will definitely be keeping up with this series! Good luck!

@matthewcarlson5885 3 года назад

This has quickly become my favorite series y’all have done

@NathanielSalzman 3 года назад

Also, pro tip when working with automotive stuff. Whenever possible use the box end of the wrench, not the open end. Much less likely to round off your bolt heads and nuts. Also highly recommend 6-point box wrenches over 12 point. Again, less likely to round off your bolts/nuts.

3 года назад

Producers jokes aside, I am totally on board for this series... especially the "car rotisserie build". Question for Bob: for the repaint, have you picked a colour scheme yet?

@ryanlee8390 2 года назад

By far my favourite series on your channel Bob!

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

I have zero interest in restoring an old car like this, but these videos are so fun! I'm enjoying them and the cool pace.

@HarkiratVerma01 3 года назад

Im in love with ILTMS ASMR, please include this section in each video from now on. Honestly would subscribe to an ILTMS ASMR channel.

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

Seriously? Wow, the guys thought it was an annoying joke.

@HarkiratVerma01 3 года назад

@@Iliketomakestuff well, the public has spoken in your favor, sir!

@anthonyfreeman5858 3 года назад

Dude, I admire you for tackling such a major project. Taking a car apart that has just sat fit any length of time to get it all back together is an incredibly complex undertaking. I wish you well & take not to “bust” too many knuckles.

@SchysCraftCo. 3 года назад

So happy to see this new video on the build video series. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. At ILTMS. can't wait to see more videos on this great project. And other builds on the channel. Weld on. Fab on. Keep fixing. Keep repairing. Keep making. God bless.

@janis31 3 года назад

The fan favorite series is back!

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

It's not going anywhere! It just may take some time between updates

@DavidMeggers 3 года назад

I like to restore stuff…The Karmann Ghia project. Awesome video.

@angelicupstart23 3 года назад

Patiently waiting for another video on this project.

@ericharwood5721 2 года назад

I've really enjoyed this series so far. I am purchasing a 72 Ghia that is mostly disassembled and ready for resto soon and this body off process is exactly what I plan on doing. Keep it coming!

@thenonebadh 3 года назад

Best series so far on this channel.

@marcusolsson287 3 года назад

Im learning so much from watching this! Keep it coming Bob and team!

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

I'm so glad to hear that!! (I'm learning a ton as well)

@TheCre8iveType 3 года назад

Loved the Flight of the Navigator vibes from the music in the first sequence.

@SuperJakeutube 3 года назад

Love to see you are restoring a Ghia. I am almost done with my 69 Ghia. Have fun.

@aegisvanquish 3 года назад

Absolutely love watching his car restoration series he’s got going. Just cant say it enough but love the videos Bob honestly cant wait for the next. Good luck with the car!

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@LoganLovell 3 года назад

A trick i learned that works well on organizing small parts for stuff like this is taking a picture of the part/location that it goes, printing it out, circling the location, and then either taping the part to that picture or putting it in a plastic ziploc or tupperware. That way come time to reassemble I have a photo/location of where it goes

@SirKaptainSparkles 3 года назад

As a qualified mechanic it's fun to see you working on a car, it's great that you are doing your research, those repair manuals will save your life. Penetrating oil is going to be essential, spray every nut and bolt and it's going to be a lot easier to disassemble

@benlucas1039 3 года назад

For part organization, Just get a piece of carboard. Label "zones" on the cardboard and then just push the bolts through! Super simple and effective

@forby_ 3 года назад

nice!

@tomim7187 3 года назад

So glad you decided to film this! This is fantastic.

@mpmfr 3 года назад

Cardboard!! Label it and punch little holes through to push the bolts into it! I’ve even zip-tied parts to the cardboard, kinda grouping things together on different pieces. Then I wrap them in ceran wrap to keep it all in place. Depending on the parts I may shoot some WD-40 over them to keep rust from at bay. Also, depending on the part, let’s say a water pump, I’ll doodle a little sketch on the cardboard so I know which bolt goes where since they may be different lengths..etc..ziplock bags work but I have found you just get a pile of bags after a while and it’s hard to index them or find what you’re looking for. Good luck with the restore!!

@nathanielgoodlett4276 3 года назад

Ziplock bags and a sharpie are your best friend when working on a vehicle

@tmhurley27 3 года назад

I have a '64 Ghia. Will be watching this series for sure!

@tahaks 3 года назад

Hey I love how you show us learning your way through this. It helps us learn better as well

@paulbesser55 3 года назад

Your thumbnail! You look like a Tuscan Raider waving your gaderffii in the air. Love it!

@AaronSchmidt52 3 года назад

I waited for this moment @12:00 because of the thumbnail and it did not disappoint. Solid work gents 👍

@diyopedia4709 2 года назад

What you did with the bolts is perfect

@dustinsharp8645 3 года назад

This is a really fascinating series on a channel where I already don't want to miss a video. Great stuff! Something I like to do when having to keep track of small parts and screws (mainly for moving furniture) is to put the parts in sandwich bags and write on the bag what the parts go to. I'll even tape them to the furniture sometimes so that I don't lose track of the bag. Hope that helps.

@daso34 3 года назад

Is anyone already making a looped version of the ILTMS ASMR bit? Because I need that to fall asleep to!!

@jacquelerock6938 3 года назад

Love the series so far Bob. I’m sure this was already mentioned but it doesn’t hurt to hear it again I guess. After applying the stripper, cover the body panel with plastic so the stripper doesn’t dry out as quickly and also wait for the stripper to do it’s job. You will know it’s working when the paint starts to bubble off of the metal. Keep up the fine work and enjoy the restoration. Looking forward to your next vid.

@xenoshade8997 3 года назад

Absolutely loving these restoration videos, please please keep them coming!!!

@jimcrone3837 3 года назад

I love watching this process from you. Please make more videos of this

@jellibelli288 3 года назад

so hyped for this series

@kenmattias 2 года назад

you are very confident, geep going, dont you worry......

@stephenmoncrieff2056 3 года назад

Ghias are one of my most favourite cars . I’m envious .

@mikeevans1445 3 года назад

The condition of the car!… you’re a brave man!

@jeffsmith2144 3 года назад

Love this series on the Ghia.

@aaronnelson4065 3 года назад

This looks like fun! To organize a little easier label shelves and put the parts accordingly.

@asandovalhatchet 3 года назад

I'm loving these videos about the car. I'm so excited to see how it turns out!

@timotheebilliet 3 года назад

Really excited about this series! I know nothing about cars and I just hope I'm not going to be lured into a new hobbie like what happened with woodworking after watching your videos :D Keep it going!

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

I hope you ARE! :) Thanks for watching!

@marky701 3 года назад

been looking forward to the next in this series, happy man am I

@erqadezz 3 года назад

Man i would love to drop everything in Europe, come to you and work on that car, i love this kind of stuff!

@FCAutos 3 года назад

*LOVE IT!!*

@masterofnone 3 года назад

As a person who fixes all his cars I am really excited to see this happening.

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

As a person who has a car, I'm really excited to eventually be a "car guy"

@spectre5724 3 года назад

@@Iliketomakestuff you got a long way to go, but you'll get there. Keep it up!

@charlesandanaylnw4892 3 года назад

Great video - When I was in HS - I had a 1970 KG same color as yours. Always going to junkyard for parts. Loved that car!!!

@cillyede 3 года назад

I owned a Karmann about 1976 and I loved it. My second car. 🇩🇪

@Briaaanz 3 года назад

I've got a Ghia typewriter. Such an iconic designer

@ThePixelcoder 3 года назад

Love this project and the documentary style!

@mikesides617 3 года назад

Possibly the greatest Thumbnail in RU-vid History.

@aliimam 3 года назад

With the aircraft remover, cover it with clear wrap, it’ll hold in the fumes and helps it work even better

@BrentWolff 3 года назад

Or aluminum foil.

@vukkumsp 3 года назад

I like to make stuff always both entertaining and informative at the same time.

@Tapperje16 3 года назад

I just love these type of video's, no script, just someone trying something and hoping it will all go well :P

@MCsCreations 3 года назад

Fantastic work, Bob! 😃 It's definitely not an easy job, but you're doing really well! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 BTW, I was going to tell you about the plastic bag trick! 😂

@LiqdPT 3 года назад

Organizing bolts: either labeled zip lock bags or poke them thru cardboard and label them and/or have them positional.

@kenstephens6477 3 года назад

Best thing to keep track of hardware is put everything for each body panel in a zip lock bag, and label it specifically for where it goes. I do that with every project car, even if it's as simple as removing the interior for a good cleaning.

@mpmfr 3 года назад

Look up an impact driver for the larger #3 Phillips screws in the doors. Works wanders!

@motzemog 3 года назад

Really looking forward to this resto!

@heyitsthatdude17 3 года назад

Labeled ziplock bags definitely would have been my suggestion for sorting small parts. I think ziplock makes "snack" size ones that might be most efficient for small groups, and then sandwich or bigger for other bigger stuff.

@DowntimeMedia 3 года назад

When it comes to disassembling old cars, a MAP torch is your best friend. A bolt can’t be stuck if it’s liquid!!

@boomanchu78 3 года назад

Love that your taking on this challenge. As someone who’s been a part of doing something similar I’d say freezer bags are great for storing nuts and bolts and such. They’ve already got a place to label them and they’re pretty tough. When I was about 16 my buddy bent the frame on his Chevy S10. So we spent the summer switching everything over to a new frame he picked up at a junkyard. The wiring was definitely the most difficult thing next to the break lines. But if two knucklehead teenagers borrowing or renting tools can do it I know you got this. Best of luck to you.

@floydwain 3 года назад

I love how raw this is and the fact you kept all the different ways you tried it’s inspired me that one can do this

@johncarter9067 3 года назад

beautiful bit of deconstructing

@chriswise6649 3 года назад

Boxes of Ziploc bags and markers will be your best friends during this project

@DanielGherard 3 года назад

We need more car mechanical Bob!! That was so fun to watch. How you just go through the project trying to figure things out. Best perk of watching ILTMS videos in my opinion!

@alvarosouza3494 3 года назад

Loving this series

@naturalmeditation101 3 года назад

Fav new series here

@Iliketomakestuff 3 года назад

Thanks!

@gjforeman 3 года назад

I find the hardest part of tackling any complex project is just getting off my ass and picking up the first tool. You are well past that point and a gem to watch. My contribution? Digital photos are next to zero cost and can document how things came apart, so 2 years on, you aren't entirely dependent on memory. Take a ton of pics before you dismantle things, large or small. Keep it up, Bob. Looking forward to the next installment.

@sgsax 3 года назад

Watching stuff like this makes me think dangerous things about my '90 Miata... I don't know if that's good inspiration or not. 😁 Thanks for sharing!

@GaryOshust 3 года назад

Awesome, Bob! Since you are not going electric, I'm hoping for a little hot rodding of the ICE.

@Toolz1980 3 года назад

Great series! Make sure to spray all the nuts and bolts with a penetrating fluid and have a blowtorch on standby just to make sure everything comes out in one piece without too much of a hassle.

@davidlenz4552 3 года назад

Oh, I’m looking forward to this project.

@theartist8906 3 года назад

I'm in the middle of a Ghia restore with my 16 year old son. If you are going to dismantle this thing, always put the bolt or nut that goes to something back on as you disassemble it. If that is not possible, I put everything in a plastic zip-lock and include any notes or drawings you think may help in the bag. When disassembling electric. tag one side with 1A and the other side with 1A and so on. It's not as hard as it sounds. Different wire wheels on a 4" grinder will take a lot of rust off fast. Take lots of photos and use lots of PB Blaster!!!!!! Good luck!!! It's a big job.