There's A Hole In The Gas Tank! | I Like To Make Stuff | Karmann Ghia 

more of these car updates please

Great work, Bob! I'm excited to see you tear into the whole car :)

Your persistence is amazing. Great video. So glad you got rid of that plastic bottle. Having worked on/raced older cars for many years, two things I go completely new is fuel tank/lines/hoses and brake cylinders/lines/hoses. They both corrode seals inside out. And both are under pressure. (Fuel sloshes around and builds pressure inside the tank).

Recommendation: when the car is done, try as much to not leave kinks, loops and wrap arounds with the hoses. Don't leave long pieces like you did on the tank, because there it can rub with the steering tie rods and leak. Why is that? Well, if you're running the OE fuel pump on your aircooled VW, the fuel must get to the pump by gravity. The pump itself has a very weak suction force. So basically, you want a fuel line that is just as straight to the pump as possible. Even though the tank has a sock tipe filter element (the white thing you put on the tank's outlet) some guys install a fuel filter between the line that exits from the chassis and the engine. Fuel filters there sometimes cause hydraulic traps and keep the fuel from getting to the pump. So if you're installing a fuel filter, the best place is just below the tank. And to minimize the probability of leaks and thus fire hazards, try to run metal line (i.e. 6mm copper tube) from the chassis outlet to the pump at the engine. You can just connect the line coming from the chassis with a small piece of hose, then run the line all the way to the pump with another small piece of hose. Try to do the same for connecting the pump to the carburetor. This makes you to forget about the crappy fuel hoses sold these days that get all cracked and leaky within a couple of months, so if there IS a leak, you will know where is it, and it's cheaper to buy a couple of feet of hose to replace those little pieces than a couple of yards. If you run an electric pump, then you can dismiss what I said about the hoses and filter placement, but definitely go for the metal line

Oktanzahlbedarf is basically telling you what octane level your gasoline should have for this car. Oktan means octane, Zahl means number and Bedarf means requirement. I’m from Germany by the way...😂

Man this channel has come a long way from when it was Bob alone in his garage . Love the format of this video . Even though I have zero interest in mechanic, I'm hooked to this wonderful project.

You know you own old Volkswagens if you could smell this video. I was getting ready to do the same to my Rabbit's tank, until I found I could get a new one for like $70. I look forward to Ghia updates.

Nice to see it running! Gas will find the tiniest pinholes to leak out of. If water comes out, gas will leak even easier.

My favorite thing about this channel is the vulnerability shown on every project. It feels realistic and honest. Mistakes are made and the “best” outcomes aren’t always what happens, but we see how you deal with challenges in reality. Not just showing the perfect blemish-free video, but honest process of making something you need. I am digging this car series.

Looking forward to see this car coming back to life. Karmann Ghia is a hell of a ride!

I’ve only seen barn find videos on RU-vid. Never saw one where they actually put a car IN the barn. Thanks for the breath of fresh air in car videos!

I know we're only a few episodes in but I am loving this series. I like how Bob is a little out of his depth (and openly admitting that), usually his projects are almost pro level quality with laser cutters, a full work shop etc, but for these videos he is like most people, google it, buy a product, read the instructions. Great stuff.

I would recommend a wire wheel for an angle grinder over doing it by hand. (Or they make them for drills, but I like the angle grinder ones better)

For these type of videos, I love the camera style. It feels like a more casual, personal video and the camera work really helps with that feel.

Love this series!

The format of these videos is great. Keep it up. Something with the colors in the video make it seem really well done like it is a big production. Great work guys! Thanks

Hey Bob, in the future for paint removal I’d try “klean strip aircraft paint remover.” It’s a thick orange paste that you just brush on and let sit for a few minutes and the paint will crinkle up and nearly fall off, all you have to do is use that putty knife and it would strip it to bare metal in just a few minutes.

Long-time subscriber catching up on some videos I missed while on vacation. I have a Triumph TR6 and did a similar restoration on the gas tank about two years ago. The TR6 also has foam used to reduce noise (in the case of the TR6, large squares that attached to the side). Glad to see I am not the only person who has cut up a anti-fatigue foam pad for use on a gas tank!

This project is going reallly well so far, well done bob

Craig here. It was a pleasure meeting you, and I'm glad to see the rear trunk lid go to a good home. And I'm super stoked to see this project moving along. It's given me some much needed inspiration to get working on my second karmann ghia that's been sitting for years now. Thank you

The Last Scene is a compound word: Oktanzahl = Numbers behind the gas at the fuelstation (dont know the english word, i think it is 89-91 or something like that in the US) and Bedarf = requirement

Great cinematography. I really love the documentary storytelling approach you are taking with these videos.

My dad used to have one as well when I was a little baby. That's so cool!

Fantastic story telling and production value is really coming up. I really liked the ending. This Old House better watch it next year. Keep it up!

You should clean the carburetor and fuel lines as well as check the brake lines and fluid

Bob, I'm so excited for you to restore this Ghia. I'm having flashbacks to when I restored my '71 Ghia. Enjoy the ride,..... the gas smelly ride.

So much fun! I had a low light ghia convertible I put ten years into restoring. It was gorgeous. It was also stolen from my driveway in Santa Cruz and eventually sold at an auction without me knowing. Watching your videos makes me nostalgic. I would love to have that car back.

I look forward to the next 3 to 11 years of restoration videos. That's a whole lot of project. Good luck Bob.

Yes car video. So happy to see more of it. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Keep repairing. Keep fixing. Keep making. God bless.

I‘m not into cars, but I‘ve really enjoyed watching this series so far! Looking forward to the next one.

I know so little about cars, I'm thrilled you're making these! That Karmann Ghia is going to be beautiful!

Oktanzahlbedarf, i love it. But in the end it sounded close enough :)

Love the feel of these Karmann Ghia videos! It's still definitely ILTMS but feels different than a regular ILTMS video. Kinda like a behind the scenes vlog style. I'd say I can't wait to see when this thing is done but I'm just excited to be along for every little project along the way!

Please make weekly videos of this project.... This car is gorgeous!

I like the shooting style of these videos. Sets them apart from the regular ILTMS videos

Definitely enjoying watching this process so far, and the presentation style in this video is on point.

Love this Bob. I have been following you for many years and have always wondered if you would ever take on a project of this nature. I am glad to see you and your team tackle this project. Cannot wait to see more.

When you finish restoring it please do the reveal in the reverse of the end of this video. Open the barn door, back out with the camera in roughly the same spot, park it briefly in the grass. Pretty please! It's the perfect way to cap this series of videos. :D

I love the documentary / real learning aspect these videos are taking... keep it up!

Great video! Can't wait to see more updates on the Karmann Ghia!!

Wow! Congratulations on getting the old Ghia running. Hope to see more on it soon!

12 glorious minutes of old car! Great stuff, Bob and team!

when he's putting it away it looks like a Forza Horizon barn find in the making

I'm generally not into cars, but this is just the right level for a car fix-up video for me!

Love the videos! Be patient and stick with it. Can’t wait to see the finish product.

Hi Bob, Been watching you for several years now. All your videos are fun and informative, but I have to say I've been particularly enjoying your car build videos here. It's very interesting to watch you out of your normal element, all-the-while keeping your trademark calm, cool demeanor. I'm sure many factors of this project are very stressful and foreign to you but you're embracing the challenge and making it your own. Keep it up!

Whooo can’t wait for more of this project!

Damn, the last sequence was beautifully shot and edited!

loving this project guys! super super cool. great to see you working on something like this. very awesome!

Spoiler alert: As a connoisseur of other car youtubers, he isn't going to swap out the gasket later. ^_^

Great job so far! Can’t wait to see the rest of it. I hope the Ghia is driving a lot of new traffic to the channel for you.

The editing on this series is great

I really like watching you work on this car. It inspires me to have my own project car

Yay! I was really happy to see that you were able to get it to the farm after all those temporary setbacks. I am really enjoying these videos and I love that you are leaving in the warts and all. I think they make them better. Keep it up.

Fantastic video, I really dig how you guys just jumped into working on the car instead of doing the traditional intro.

What a great video, the end was so cinematic! Each video keeps getting better!

Great start man cant wait to see more videos on the car

I am loving this restoration so far!!

The cinematography keeps getting better and better, and the content continues to be interesting and compelling. It's also fun to hear you talk about this project on the podcast and then see the videos. Great stuff, Bob and team.

I already love this little boi 🤣 I have a 88 cabriolet and a 92 corrado that I've been daily driving. Godspeed my friend

This is so cool. I am excited about following you progress on the car project.👍😀

Nice, I just got done upgrading my 1985 F150 from a carburetor to fuel injection, which involved redoing the whole fuel system. So I'm having flashbacks watching this. This should be a cool series!

What a great video! I’m looking forward to this series!

This Video was awesome glad you brought up the parts thing. It gives a very real sense of what a project like this would be like if any of us viewers are thinking about a car project. Keep it up 👍😁

This is very exciting. I am already waiting for the next episode!

love the format! keep it up!

Nice work getting things going. I like that you are temping things in to get it running knowing you are gonna pull it out later. A lot of people would wait and order everything and they suffer from “while I’m in there” syndrome and end up spending way to much on their build. Sweet car, great video👍🏻

Really great quality video's, I'm really enjoying this series. Keep it up!

I love watching you video's. your R2D2 build was amazing. I'm so glad to see you working on the VW stuff now. the gas tank sealing kit is the best i used it on my bug restoration in 2008 and its still intact and rust free now. good luck with the KG it is my fav car as well just looking for one to restore now.

Nice video! I recently found out that I've known this channel for 5 years now! It's crazy on how fast time flies!

I absolutely love the style of this video! It’s more like a vlog instead of your typical how-to videos. It’s a nice change of pace from the regular content and is very refreshing. Bob, I’ve been a sub since you 100k and to see your flourishing now is outstanding! You don’t see that you’re not just making great videos. You’re giving man a reason to dream. Keep it up.

Can't believe I missed this upload, excited to see you working on this!

Love the new project man. Keep going! Can't wait to see more.

Loved the video and the not so usual format. Can’t wait to see more.

I am really looking forward to see more videos about this car!

It's satisfying to see the problems you run in to and then the results of having the correct parts. To hear that engine run "properly" is great.

Hey Bob: Love the cinematography at 11:01 Great and lengthy process, thanks for sharing. Greetings from Chihuahua, North Mexico.

Long time ago, I found this channel via the YT recommendations because of a woodworking-themed video. Now I see this car here. Karmann was a car manufacturer from the city I live in (or next to). Now part of Volkswagen. If yours is a German-built car, it's very likely from the factory 10km from here ;) Looking forward to seeing more videos about this....

I want to see more of this.... Great job!!!

I love the style of video in this, it's a new way of making videos i think with this kind of work in it, but really do keep em comming! i just love it!

I'm eagerly anticipating the point at which you start machining your own replacements instead of waiting for orders :)

Loving this series of videos already :)

Love this "I don't know what I'm doing" car videos 😄

goin through the same rn. good luck with your project! great series so far!

Nice work on the car Bob! Thank you for sharing with us!💖👌👍😎JP

I really enjoy the vlog style of this video. Nice!

Loving these style of videos!

Loving the vibe of this series

yay you got it to the farm! well done!

I know it's too late, but Edd China showed a neet trick to clean a gas tank. He mounted it to a concrete mixer , filled it with the rust remover and a few handsfull of nuts and bolts for mechanical abrasion and than let the mixer go for some hours. Best wishes from Germany

Love this project!

Really enjoy this type of content. Can't wait to see you rebuild this thing!

Nice one Bob! It's worth it to wait for your another upload. keep it ip form the Philippines.

As a VW Beetle owner, I think you should block the air exits, shown at 9:12, at the red thing (in Brazil we call it "chapel") at least temporarily so the air flow through the cylinder's fins is not harmed... Some tape will do it for now. This will be a really nice project!!! Excited for the next video

Love this series

I really like this project. Please keep posting these updates. Thanks Bob.

I miss my 70' convertible, same color. I wish i held.on to it. Had flames coming out of tailpipes, then died. I was young and stupid. You have inspired me to find me a new project. I too like to make stuff

Loving the car videos, Bob! Keep ‘em coming! 👍🏻

It works!! So excited to see it drive

Someone missed a chance to add 80's aerobic music while Bob twisted the tank. LOL! Great update.