VW Beetle Floor Pan Installation Chassis Tips & Tricks | 1959 Vw Beetle Ragtop Restoration 

These repair videos are a real treat. So nice to see things being done right.

A true craftsman, even the bits people aren’t going to see get an extremely high level of attention. Fantastic

Man, those WW pans are NICE! I wish every vendor took the time to ensure a good fit out of the box.

A masterclass in restoration! Larry is the man.

Thanks J! And a very special thank you to Larry! Always a pleasure watching him work his magic. Very informative and interesting. A true craftsman.

I like the locating "jigs" super good idea. So you make the jigs before, cut off the old pans. Thanks for the video.

Lucky you Jason to have a friend like Larry to learn from. It’s awesome to watch him work. Thanks for sharing. Yes, even I enjoy these videos. 😊 I can’t wait to see this Beetle fully restored.

Nothing like watching Master Larry at work, awesome vid👍🏻

Can tell Larrys done a few of these over the years, 100% top workmanship.. Really enjoy watching these types of videos Jason.. Big thanks for taking the timeout to make them :)

Jason this is a good vid with Larry covering the install on the pan. You should cover the welding part of the install, the part of cutting the pan open, and the repair of the tubes inside. Most people don’t know or just won’t repair the tubes while the pans are off and this is something that should always be done. Please get a mic. The echo in Larry’s shop makes it hard to understand what’s being said. Can’t wait til the second part.

Wow! Larry is a great friend to have! So knowledgeable! So curious about that RX7 I spotted......lol

I don't think I have ever seen a pan fit that well on the first try... and those jigs confirm the fit! BTW, if anyone is interested, I have a bead blast cabinet for sale like the one in the background here, complete with the vacuum system. For some reason the paint is peeling so not as pretty but make a reasonable offer. I'm in lower Ct.

Soak it in Grasshopper 😁 Thank you once again Larry and may the Force continue to be with you. Thanks Jason for all your hard work and the extra hard work it takes to provide us with the videos. Take care and best wishes friends. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

Always a fascinating watch when Larry gets to work! Just goes to show how much skill and time goes into a proper restoration.

awesome content for those of us aspiring to restoration but without the knowledge! I cant tell you how much I appreciated the editing. Reducing the volume while using the tools and raising during talking is something missing from most videos. Thanks!

Larry's good, I liked his idea of making a jig to line things up.

Wow I like those jigs, excellent idea! Plasma cutters are convenient!! Looking forward to more!

Larry IS Mr. Metal! Jason is beginning to look more and more skilled at the metal/body side of things!

I'm back an it fits like a glove very skilled is Larry

I can watch fast forward Larry work all day!! Another great video Jason!

Nice to see you back at Larrys ! Thank you !

Larry knows how it's done. A glossy chassis is a must for that perfect factory appearance!

Alright good to see you back at it with Larry, I’ve been missing that for some reason.

FYI my buddy is installing new pans on a vert.....He told me a new technique. you use a tig welder to do the spot welds. turn over the tungsten of course have the metal clean. Hold the cup flush to the surface with the gas on. pull the trigger and wait 2 seconds. Full penetration weld with no drilling. Looks factory. must have really long tongs on your vice grip to hole the metal tightly together. Double the amperage and hold for 2 seconds depress the pedal fully.

I havent finished watching the video yet and I love the jig idea. GREAT.

The jigs are priceless …. Awsome tip thank you.

Liking the videos of Larry's work and tips on restoring the beetle.

This is legitimately the single most helpful;l video on replacing floor pans that I have seen on RU-vid. Very much appreciated, as I am just about to start this job on my 1970 Ghia.

I had never seen that done before and enjoyed watching a true craftsman get it done.

Thank you for the great video and sharing your experience.

Having done one myself (Bug on a Budget: on FB) I can appreciate the care he took to accomplish the tasks. Slow and steady is my motto for everything VW related. Better to take your time with removal and installation so things go smoothly. Nothing worse than getting to the install part and things are either cut off and shouldn't be or are in the way and should be.

smart guy that finds good ppl to learn from, txs for sharing...

Glad your back at it

Great content love to see these being saved

Awesome!

Good stuff!Thanks for sharing.

Nice information. Larry is a professional.

I've always wondered how this was done. Thanks for sharing.!

Thank you to Larry for all his tips and tricks. So easy to follow if you have never worked on a car before.👍👍

Yay! A Larry approved video 😂

Great work, thanks for sharing! 👏

I love it. I also think if you just add handle bars and pedals it would be an interesting quadcycle built for four. Just can't take it put in the rain. I'll just show myself out.

Hell yeah Rad Dude!!! Get re done!! Next do the 1960 you picked up recently?? Haha I tell you hwhat, after 30 years of welding on beetles, I never pull the body! Too many variables!!

Loves these videos, man.

Super informative video Thank You.

Thanks guys for the video. Although I don't have a VW, the content helps me with my 68 Camaro

a master at work...

👍👌👏 Very well done. That's what I call an ingenious and experienced expert. 2) Excellent quality floor pan. Best regards, luck and health in particular. To both of you of course.

Afternoon guys

Larry is simply amazing!!!

Awesome video keep it up

Very cool tips and tricks 👍👍

Unless You want to keep factory, You can do like I did and fabricate the floors, and in my case a good portion of the rear seat/luggage area with much heavier gauge material than the replacement floors. I used an old 275 gallon fuel tank . My floor was like this one, just the floor pretty much gone, but the outside edges were in great condition. And yes, my method added a bit more weight , but much more strength. And I got the tank for free so that was a good deal. Just had My time and welding materials in it, but I enjoy doing it, and I coated everything top and bottom with 2 coats of Herculiner . Came out great! And now back to the new wiring harness installation, which is a much less enjoyable task.

The bolt hole locators is a good tip 👍👍👍

Larry, he don't push cars around. 😂😂😂

Nice Work ! Its nice allso Not to here someone bitching about somethig all the time !!!!! Thanks 5150 and Larry ! Think Good Thoughts ! Dont Feed the Negative ! ✌😎

Jason isn't surrounded by trees and getting eaten by mosquitoes, yaaaaay. But he is still in rust.

Great video guys

He`s a clever guy alrighty.

great vid, educational, i need to restore my wifes 67

1:37….. just the best idea ever. Ask me how I know….ha ha ha

Nice to see how Larry made those jigs for the pan, and how he goes about doing them. I have one project that requires the same work, so I am quite enjoying this. And the only useful thing I can add, is don't use cheapo floorpans. Just say NO!

Cool video

nice job

Your video so helpful. Do you happen to sell the jigs for the floor pans?

Looking forward.

Holy cats,,,......cool vid DoooooooD ! .........how to,5150 style tnx,pat...land o' lakes,wi........................( still looking for my own bug😮)...

saludo q vien teniendo lo asesorio es facil reconstruir y las herramienta

Can I buy these jiggs from you? My floors and heater channels are too rusted for me to make these jiggs. Great idea

excellent as always.looking forward as mine need everything J nd Larry are doing.may i borrow Larry?LOL. maybe give us the access hole exact location in tunnel please and thanks,

The jigs are a fantastic idea! Are they available for purchase?

I like him better than that other guy, Callhan.

Damn daddy 😍😍😍 #TeamLarry

Could you please ask Larry to say “hey, I’m walkin’ here, I’m walkin’ here”. #midnightcowboy 🙏 🇬🇧

Are the pans spot welded in? Or do you weld a full bead all the way around?

70's method... Step 1- find old mattress, Step 2- roll car onto mattress, Step 3- replace floor pan.

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Does Larry have a channel?

How long did it take to get the first side off and ready for test fit?

is removing the body on a 56 oval the same as removing the body on a non oval? I can not find a video on an oval removal.

proper microphones inside a large hard surfaced room should be a priority, mmmkay.

Hi, Larry Channel?

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