The Supersleeper Project

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Step by step process of my Subaru powered VW bug engine conversion and restoration.
I chose a 1973 Super Beetle for this project for a few reasons. First, the flat windshield standard Beetle is way more popular and has been restored, modified, slammed or patinaed probably thousands of times. It seems the Super is the car nobody wants. The '73 is the first bug to come with, IMO, the sexy curved front windshield. The '74s and later had (again, IMO) the less desirable bulbus 5 mph bumpers. The Super's wider trunk is a better fit for a wider radiator. The US Supers had built-in louvers for optional A/C which works very well to get air flow to the radiator. Strut front suspension just works better and gives a better ride quality. All my projects are 1974 or older to be smog exempt here in California. Finally, my older brother Jerry (RIP) had a '73 SB years ago and I thought it was probably the slowest car on the planet. So I rectified that problem. But what about the ridiculous elephant foot taillights? Well, I got used to them and hopefully, nobody will slam into the back of me because they couldn't see my brake lights.
- JR

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@JohnReynolds661 Год назад

If you want to see it scoot, check out this video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sDA8CxDoGQU.html

@Rob-fc9wg Год назад

Excellent work. Have you heard of Bad Obsession Motorsport's Project Binky? It's really worth a look.

@nooradrian5975 4 месяца назад

This is a worthwhile investment.. How much would you sell this car for???

@RS-un9hx Месяц назад

I wish out of high school, I had gone to auto mechanics school. A lot later & many VWs, I graduated from such school. Too late, knees busted from running & military. Wish I had your knowledge to build same sleeper Bug. I’d do it tomorrow!

@Rocketman88002 3 года назад

This is engineering, modifying and fabricating to a new and higher level. A real pleasure seeing this car go from mild to wild!!!

@BubbaB43 3 года назад

I couldn't have said that any better! I was just thinking to post something very similar if not the same thing LOL. I wish everyone in this hobby or the fabrication hobby itself could see this video. Not for any negative purposes but strictly to set goals for the upcoming fabricators and so on...

@rowdoc 3 года назад

Check out the Bad Obsession boys - if you don’t know who they are. The engineering there (putting a Celica GT-4 engine & trans into a classic Mini) is simple sublime.. Project “Binky”. You can thank me later. 😉

@earlhollar1906 3 года назад

@@BubbaB43 had a local body man and Shop instructor at the high school, Mount a Chevy 283 into a MG Midget ended up beefing up the rear end and a different drive shaft after they Twisted it into a Twizzler.

@dmr9042 3 года назад

@@BubbaB43 go for it man. we are learning from each other. post it and we will follow. love you and thank all guys for sharing for skills with us

@martinmiller7623 3 года назад

Your skills and simple instructions are amazing. Hats off to you..

@robertfeller1672 3 года назад

I am speechless - the sheer amount of design engineering and custom fabrication that went into this vehicle is beyond anything I have ever seen before. You workmanship to do this is nothing short of 100 points on the judging scale, now I hope that the satisfaction that you get from driving it lasts for years to come.

@robertsherrick4081 3 года назад

All that he said! You sir are a master fabricator! Beautiful!

@csj9619 3 года назад

Top-level engineering and fabrication work here folks. Wow, absolutely fantastic!

@scrappydogfinance8434 3 года назад

THIS DUDE NEEDS WAY MORE SUBSCRIBERS.. THE FABRICATION WAS IMMACULATE AND ON ANOTHER LEVEL!

@TiesOfZip 11 месяцев назад

Stop yelling, jeez

@waynealan2226 3 года назад

"Sleeper" is not the word I'd use. "Ghost Ride" would be what I'd use. Absolutely one of the finest pieces of workmanship I've ever seen.

@rickbullock4331 Год назад

Wow! What a work of art. The amount of craftsmanship in that car is phenomenal to say the least. The welds are just fantastic and just beautiful to look at in my opinion. The amount of engineering that has gone into the building of this car must be mind boggling. The car is a masterpiece to my old eyes. I wouldn’t even know where to start on a project like this. I can’t wait to hear it and see it run. 👍👍🇨🇦

@sonny8455 3 года назад

There's some mad skills for someone to have best bug yet..

@kirstysinclair9021 3 года назад

The amount of work you carried out to a brilliant standard is staggering . Now paint the rear diagonals for the cage interior colour . Love it .

@JohnReynolds661 3 года назад

The roll cage does give it away a little for sure, but it was necessary. I could have contoured the rear diagonal stays but that gives up strength integrity ( they also tie into the frame horns). Of the three colors to paint the cage, blue, black or white, satin black seemed to make the bar disappear the most, which was the idea.

@MarkWarren-com 2 года назад

@@JohnReynolds661 Came here after seeing the Super Sleeper on Nicole Johnson's Detours channel and am blown away by the outstanding engineering! At 1m24s the statement about converting the transmission to a 2WD unit was masterful understatement. That could be it's own video! Nicole's interview brought out a few more details about the build including: fuel surge tank, rewelding stock wheels to accommodate the 275/50R15 rear tires, using an original intact dash, and the hidden gauges. Has the 14 degree running angle of the rear CVs caused any issues?

@JohnReynolds661 2 года назад

@@MarkWarren-com The cv joints do fine but the boots wear out faster

@patryan8065 3 года назад

Your talent is absolutely amazing! The engineering and subsequent fabrication is at another level.This is the most impressive build I've seen in forever. Great job!!!!

@MR-gl1fs 3 года назад

Very impressive. I can say this is a whole another dimension in complexity and simplicity at the same time. You didn't cut any corners. Wow!

@Jim-yw6sv 3 года назад

The talent and imagination on this project is just amazing. A genius at work for sure.

@keithusace4352 3 года назад

Finally after several days of this popping up on my recommendation list I opened to view and glad I did. You have done an awesome job especially with the sanding, priming,bondo, sanding bondo,Beer, bondo,!

@JohnReynolds661 3 года назад

I think it's getting pushed because I can't monetize it. Free money to YT.

@funonutube100 3 года назад

Now that I've picked my ass up off the floor i can tell you that this is the most impressive piece of engineering and pure craftsmanship I have ever witnessed!!! You REALLY need to contact Jay Leno about this masterpiece he would eat it for breakfast. I guarantee he would put it on Jay Leno's garage!! RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@JosephDR 14 дней назад

WoW! You are a master builder, man! In 1987, my first car was a '72 Super, but I got rear ended by a drunk driver. Then I got a '64 bug. I still have it and it's my daily driver.

@ec5838 3 года назад

That is the most impressive craftsmanship and cleanest damn build of a sleeper beetle I think I've ever seen! Bravo.

@flightofarrow 3 года назад

Was gonna post changing oil in my Subaru, you knocked the wrench out of my hand. Thanks

@adamrives6353 3 года назад

I love the attention to detail! My favorite is keeping the stock clutch pedal with the master.

@kirkdavis3929 3 года назад

Dude , there are so many folks who CLAIM to be MASTER FABRICATORS, you sir a a master OF THE UNIVERSE fabricator, holy shit man!

@genecrain5455 3 года назад

Incredible work. Not even a CNC can do welding any better than this. Thank you for taking the time to document this build. You and your team are true craftsmen!!

@dondavid6430 Год назад

Hey John: You are a stud dude!! I built a V-8 Vega YEARS ago and it looks like Sheyaat compared to all you've done.....wonderful-wonderful job my friend.....I enjoyed watching this!!

@genehasenbuhler2594 3 года назад

This is one of the best if not THE best volksmod I've seen- excellent job and beautiful craftsmanship on this project!

@arthursmith5409 3 года назад

Check out the stealth Beetle from Germany, they sell the kit also. This will blow your mind more..

@genehasenbuhler2594 3 года назад

@@arthursmith5409 do you have a link?

3 года назад

This guy is just Jaw dropping Awesome! This work is pure perfection! The only thing I worry is seems a lil harsh of an angle to have the CV joints in under 500+ hp? Maybe not? But this car is better than any factory car you could buy! This thing will be around when we are all dead and gone! If they built cars this well Wow! I’m applauding this mans effort and sheer talent!

@dasgoofinhiemer5039 3 года назад

he's using 930cv's, they will be fine. When you need strength and angle, they are the only choice. I would like to eventually get some custom length 930's for my Subaru so i can go for more lift without spacing out the drivetrain any more.

@cliffordharley4322 3 года назад

Under load I’m sure the car will squat which will reduce the angle!

@jamesjohnson8942 3 года назад

John you are an Artist. That is an amazing accomplishment.

@syr_jeff1753 3 года назад

I am a 45 years welder fabricator and back yard mechanic i so love that video you do GREAT WORK and you should be proud of that build !!!

@Chowyanh 3 года назад

One of the best bug build ever. This is one talented man. Well shot as well. Love the narration.

@der_katsche 3 года назад

I don't get it how one ever can downvote this video... I am absolutely flashed by this outstanding work you did there. Bravo!

@Kevin6t8 2 года назад

It's probably the "purists" and / or the Subaru fans not happy with his use of equal length headers.

@K777John 3 года назад

Fabulous work to a massively better than factory standard, I am in awe of the skills you have used to build this. Personally I would have used the earlier ‘flat screen’ super beetle as a base-because I prefer them..... I built a sleeper back in 1970 but that was nothing like yours-just an old oval window beetle with a Porsche Super 90 engine and transmission-basically bolts straight in........

@inquiz-it-ive00 Год назад

John - just found this video. Great work! What a terrific project AND result!

@mikegellner2253 Год назад

WOW !!! What a piece of engineering !!!! NOW I know what I want to have built when I win a lottery !!!!

@rdspix 3 года назад

Who engineered all this shit? Dude must be a borderline genius

@nealmont 3 года назад

Just Borderline?

@asimsherzai 3 года назад

He is genius period

@jimmartin7881 3 года назад

Pump the brakes, it's a well thought out, cleanly executed engine swap. You can insert the G word when he starts solving 5th and 6th order polynomials on bar napkins.

@jimmartin7881 3 года назад

@Captain MufDyven Yawn.

@charlesmcmillan8324 3 года назад

John Reynolds was the FIRST winner of King of the Hammer Rock Crawling competition. Hes done quite a bit of automotive engineering.

@KCBarr1 3 года назад

You my friend, are one talented dude.

@jeffgyro465 3 года назад

And crazy.

@hughjass1044 3 года назад

I can pump my own gas!

@goleafsgo8496 3 года назад

Severe UNDERSTATEMENT multi skilled and mad engineering talents.

@TUONOv4 3 года назад

Beautiful work, I bet it even has a similar sound out back.

@alanhicks3361 Год назад

Good quality fabrication and plenty of design and forward planning . Excellent work . Alan 🇬🇧

@jamesh950 3 года назад

That is just amazing. The engineering, fabrications, welding works and workmanship are just top notch. Thank you so much for sharing.

@matterantimatter1 3 года назад

never have i witnessed such a spectacle This is car pornography at its finest,SIR ,i salute you!

@timclaus8313 3 года назад

That would be Carnography, lol.....

@africanadage852 3 года назад

@@timclaus8313 😂😂😂😂

@timclaus8313 3 года назад

@@africanadage852 Guess you could call is a Scoobywagen or a Suber Beetle, lol....

@purlingbeck9805 3 года назад

Holy Frickin Wow!! Outstanding in every way...

@ricardoistudla8641 3 года назад

Blown away!! What a beautiful job!!

@maxwelledison5366 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely one of the cleanest, well thought out and well executed installations I have seen posted. I hope you made prints and templates and start marketing conversations.

@tangomantactical 2 года назад

I dig what this guy done. He had a vision and had the talent to see it come to fruition. The tig welds were legit. The fabrication and engineering is off the charts. The attention for detail is unreal. Bravo! What a work of functioning art and engineering. I'm 50 and have been in and around custom cars, resto cars, bikes of all sorts. In 31yrs of being a autobody technician and collision painter, along with countless side custom work, this Beetle is superbly done. I've always worked with my hands. I've always had a good imagination. There were seldom issues that I couldn't figure out.........you spent 2yrs and most likely 100,000hrs on your creation. Well done. God bless.

@RODZILLA65 3 года назад

The shear amount of engineering is unbelievable.

@petersmith9564 3 года назад

DR. Frankenstein..."its alive!!" JOHN R...."Hold my beer and my popcorn" T R U L Y ...mind boggling amount of incredible detail and CRAFTSMANSHIP!! YOU MUST...teach this as a credit course!! and you are right...it was 40,000 rivets "hello Mr Reynolds...Elon Musk here...I'm coming over to talk"

@wolfganggugelweith8760 3 года назад

Oh, my god! How amazing! 1977 I bought my first Beetle and it was from 1967 and later I restored a beetle from 1958 but this I would never be able to do that like this man! I am speechless. Many greetings from Austria 🇦🇹🏔⛷🍺🥨🛶🌻🐺 Europe!

@ronwolfept 3 года назад

I did a similar build with a 68 912 with a JDM spec C ej20 and a wrx trans and it was a blast. nothing to this level, OMG, just amazing craftsmanship, well done!!!

@MistrMyke 3 года назад

Hasn't anybody told you, "There's no way this can be done".

@CP-od7tr 3 года назад

That is exactly why he did it! Tell me I can't do it and I will prove you wrong.

@jebba2082 3 года назад

When you ask if you can swap an engine into a car this is exactly what people mean when they say “with enough time and money any engine can be swapped into any car”

@kdrapertrucker 3 года назад

Now let's see him shoehorn a pratt & Whitney F100-225 turbofan into a smartcar.

@BrunoJONCZYK 4 месяца назад

Congratulations for the quality and care of this beautiful achievement, which beautifully highlights your know-how and engineering.

@dudeonbike800 3 года назад

I'm pretty sure we had that same stock car, a 1973 Super Beetle. In yellow. Had it until a morAn up the street backed into my sister on her way to school! I drove my grandfather's older Bug for several years. He was the epitome of the old, traditional German. Pretty cool to be able to experience these old classics. I always enjoyed listening to the classic VW whistle of the exhaust when they drove away. The kid next door always asked my dad, tongue-in-cheek, "Hey, want me to wash the roach for ya?!!!"

@19mati67 3 года назад

That is a masterpiece, great job!!!

@peterjmcgee4680 3 года назад

Do you know what sucks about this video we didn't even get to hear the engine run or see the car drive that's what you did wrong with this video

@JohnReynolds661 3 года назад

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@BC-tn5ss 3 года назад

You the man

@Man-go-Everywhere 3 года назад

@@BC-tn5ss ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DXGKt8sK8CQ.html

@BC-tn5ss 3 года назад

Most impressive share, good sir

@evilsimeon 3 года назад

Yeah, what the hell. Looks factory!

@vdubjunkie 2 года назад

Normally I'd say "thank god you used a late model for all this cutting and hacking". However, I would be perfectly happy to see you perform this level of custom modification to an early model vdub too. Absolutely gorgeous work, man.

@adammiller6606 2 года назад

Was wondering how long this all took. 2+ years and now you get to do the rest. Ha,ha,ha. Mine took me 7 so you’ve done great. ✌️

@mmontagart 3 года назад

Absolutely stunning! Even without the near supernatural acceleration at stoplights against unsuspecting Lambos it's a masterpiece build.

@stevekohler2876 3 года назад

As a aircraft mechanic, I can appreciate all the fab work you did to make your own Frankinbug, you could never find a shop that would do this for any amount of money, you have to be crazy but it is the coolest Bug around.

@jnicksnewstart 3 года назад

You have achieved with many can only imagine and dream about. Also, your workmanship is outstanding.

@1958-y4w 2 года назад

I‘ve never Seen Engineering at such a high level . Amazing and breathtaking 👍👍👍

@crackpotts5347 3 года назад

You made a "Super Beetle" actually "super"!

@ARDrenth 3 года назад

You, sir, are an artist, of the first rank, in automotive / kinetic / metalwork / technical sculpture. Kudos.

@ryanwilliams1651 3 года назад

What a stunning piece of custom automotive art. Well Done!!

@ThePixMaster 3 года назад

I Never trust a vehicle with tires wider than the ones on my 4x4 truck... Great video. A true automotive artist.

@simonbertioli4696 Год назад

A truly master piece of talent, time, engineering and the perfect love...for the finished item..

@spidersinspace1099 3 года назад

I can't think of enough words to describe the incredible job of engineering and fabrication John did building this car. Absolutely awesome!

@bearmeister98 3 года назад

Dude...lol WOW!! I've owned several VW's and put a lot of work into them, but this thing is an absolute work of art...congrats sir!

@chinaman69.1 3 года назад

Love that you took all the time and effort to make it look stock harder than it looks

@jackwyse6909 2 года назад

I've rebuilt and hotrodded a number of cars in my life but never had the mad skills this guy possesses! Simply beautiful work, I have several beetles but nothing like this...

@OOICU812 Год назад

Master-class automotive building and fabrication is on display here, folks. Amazing stuff!

@smartdummy5751 Год назад

difference between an engineer and a mechanic in plain sight. Impressive.

@williamwilliams3411 2 года назад

A rare individual! You have that talent of anything you touch with your hands turns out to be a Masterpiece! Truly exceptional engineering and fabrication skills !

@adammiller6606 2 года назад

My gosh . The amount of high quality work you put into this buggah is incredible. Fantastic job. Bet it scoots. ☮️

@CVM222VOLT 3 года назад

Only way I could be more blown away is if you told me this man is a CPA or Dentist and "tinkering with car projects" is just his hobby 😳 Amazing work and imagination turned into reality via pure genius.

@316automotive9 3 года назад

Huge mod job. However, you only said "beer" once. A critical error....

@JohnReynolds661 3 года назад

Funny, I don't even drink. I just thought it sounded funny.

@colinlawrence2186 3 года назад

Man you have created one awesome automobile stunning degree of fabrication i hope you don't have to many teething troubles just as you commented in the video it looks like it just left the factory God bless you and stay safe 🙋‍♂️ 🇬🇧

@petersputnik5942 3 года назад

The 1303(S), I found the most beautiful VW Beetle. But that it was possible to make such a sweet looking velocity monster out of it. Back in the 70s and 80s some people put a Porsche machine in it, but that always had the back lid stand open. This car is just beautiful, though I would prefer one with an automatic transmission myself, I guess. Fantastic, sir, my respect, congratulations.

@guidosarducci3047 3 года назад

Not a V-dub man, but anyone who knows cars should really appreciate all engineering and fab work that went into this build. Was really hoping hoping to see it run down the road. Still an amazing build and great post. Thanks for sharing it. Only haters giving thumbs down.

@eastunder55 Год назад

I just found John's channel after a couple years of watching rat rod builders and "will it run?" videos and I'm knocked on my ass by his meticulous work. A multitude of skills are exhibited, and he probably has other talents that are not shown. Thanks for sharing your work.

@Sauerbrew777 3 года назад

The fab work is just as impressive as the final product!

@eldredjoyner2556 3 года назад

This is almost unbelievable! From the design, to the fabrication of the ideas, this project borders on the unreal!! I love this stuff!!!!!

@skalover98 3 года назад

The finished product blew me away! Keeping the Peashooter exhaust is an awesome idea, and really adds to the sleeper-ness of the build. Can't wait to see what you do next!!

@kalleklp7291 3 года назад

You made a huge effort to let the VW stand as original. I can just imagine this conversion took you about +1000 hours to make (just for the mechanical part). Excellent work... :)

@seanburns5937 3 года назад

Dude you didn't even show it run! Let's hear the engine man, let's see it blow someone off the road dang dude c'mon

@JohnReynolds661 3 года назад

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@jaylinhofsta9410 3 года назад

Imagine this car pulls up and the person driving is selling drugs or sum illegal shit.... And the cops come and are like this isnt getting away from us and all of a sudden they hear the turbo spooling and gone in 60 sec is recreated lmao

@marcelmallory2761 Год назад

I like to think that I am somewhat handy around vehicles but holy cow man, you take it to a new level. Your fabricating, engineering, attention to detail and finish is amazing. First car video that I did not fast forward through at all in a long time. Bravo! And beer!

@hellhound1389 Год назад

I've always said with enough time and the proper equipment you can build anything. I've built project vehicles that would rival this. Hopefully this inspires a new generation of hotrodders. Currently I'm helping my son build an all electric 97 Buick le Sabre. It was my great grandfathers last car and we want it to be a badass machine. My son is really into modern electric cars but he also loves the old stuff so he's teaching me as much as I've taught him

@TheWolfster001 3 года назад

Nice, I almost left a bad comment, then I seen you showed what the bug would do.. Now I am impressed.. Seeing the work done was awesome, still.. Doesn't mean anything without seeing what she can do.. and that is one lightning bug, you're not putting in a jar.. Loved it 100%..

@JohnReynolds661 3 года назад

Thanks, I got a lot of flack for not having it run at the end, so I made another exact duplicate video but with it running. But You Tube keeps pushing this video so I'm stuck with it.

@TheWolfster001 3 года назад

@@JohnReynolds661 I have seen several vid's where people made sleepers out of bug's and other typically slow moving cars, but I think what you did was the best.. You made it look so stock and "Plane Jane" I think you totally hit the mark as the best "SLEEPER" I have seen...

@dw3897 3 года назад

WOW!! What fabrication work! I always enjoy seeing these sleeper VW's. My first car in high school (1969-71) was a '63 stock VW in the same light blue color. Another guy in my school had a new VW with a transplanted Porsche engine and lots of engine work, but stock looking otherwise. He called it "Colt 45" after the malt liquor I guess. His favorite thing was to challenge Stingrays & Mustangs into racing than blow them away.

@KevinBeardsley-h5p 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely an amazing build!! I love your nod to project Binky with the bit of funky music 😉

@js53168 3 года назад

Wow this is as much structural design and fabrication as it is mechanics. Well done.

@AudiophileTubes 3 года назад

My God, what a detailed 'labor of love' and then some! I've always admired people who have a keen sense of engineering & fabrication. Most people can't even change a spark plug! You are like a one man Koenigsegg factory, and should be employed by NASA!

@JT-un7dc 3 года назад

Wow! Just, wow! I've owned a bunch air cooled VWs and corvairs. This is a engineering masterpiece!

@samuelmayhew2749 3 года назад

I wish I could be this thorough with fabrication and engineering. This is pure refined skill, sir. Tons of respect. Self control from rushing it to just get it driving, too. Earned a sub for sure!

@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus 3 года назад

Good heavens, this car has Project Binky levels of workmanship and fab. Stunning job.

@sjones8738 2 года назад

The engineering and fabrication on that car is excellent. Great hobby to modified a Volkswagen Beetle. Looks can be deceiving. This car can make fools of people if they are not aware of its present specifications. Great work.

@corndog6700 3 года назад

OUTSTANDING fabrication skills. And attention to detail is awesome. Nice job Bubba.

@danbowden1125 3 года назад

John, you are an engineering genius! I've never seen custom work like this before.

@ADAMJWAITE 4 месяца назад

Immaculately done! I've dreamt of building a Subaru powered squareback someday.

@fulltilt7595 3 года назад

'Precisely cut and trimmed with general hackery' 🤣🤣👍 That old red beatle looked so tame and innocent sat there, prior to swallowing that Subaru whole.