Thanks for the encouraging words. Doing it alone can be challenging but, doable. I try to show that anyone can do the work if they have no help. The only mistake you make is not trying.
@@FixinBugsNStuff Yes, you’re absolutely right. I made sure I had help installing my curved windshield on the super beetle I did. Otherwise I prefer to be alone in the garage. For except my neighbors that annoy me when I’m in there. 🙄
Although the patina look is not my cup of tea the work you’re doing here is excellent, thorough and impressive and you are preserving the car for future generations. Looking forward to the completion!
Thanks man! I have had show cars, average condition cars and patinas. Patinas are my favorite since I don’t have to worry about dings or scratches when going to the grocery store. I want to be able to enjoy and drive the car but, also making sure it structurally sound and safe. Some patinas I have seen are only held together by rust. 😳 Thanks for checking it out.
Hi, nice work. The reason why the door didn't aline is becouse you have the body resting on the apron at the front and back. Especially the front will be push up and in the upper hinges in giving you that gap. The heater channel is not that strong. When you tide the body with the chassis will become one pice. Miguel Rodriguez, Puerto Rico
@@miguelrodz3307 you are right! People argue with the heater channel welded in the doors should still align. It requires the whole body mounted to the chassis for proper door alignment. Thanks for checking it out.
Awesome video, I’m doing much the same on a 68 beetle that I picked up recently from the crusher. What front suspension are you using and what pedal assembly- they look trick. Keep up the great work!
Great video, im very impressed with your work! However I do have one question, why didnt you fully weld up what you could while the body sat on the chasis? wouldnt it make sense to fully weld the thing up while its in position?
Hello there I noticed you also purchased new metal piece where the heater box house connects to the fiberglass tube that goes thru the chassis. What is that piece called. I need to buy it too to repair mine. I have a 1971 super beetle.
You have the link for the exhaust tubing? Thanks, great vid. Currently doing a full restoration on a '67 bug and your tips are helping with those head scratcher moments. And I see you have a 2 circuit master cylinder for the brakes. Did you convert it? If so are there any issues with cylinders or brake lines regarding pressure? I'm thinking from a safety pov to upgrade from single to dual.
Glad to help. Yes I upgraded to a larger bore master cylinder because of the disc brakes. No issues, some think you need a pressure valve for the rear but, in my experience you can do with out it. I am not sure what you mean about the exhaust tubing.
When the door is closed should the very bottom of the door butt against the outside of the heater channel or should it sit on top of the heater channel and the inside sill of the door butt against the lip where the carpet strip would be?
I think i welded in the heater channels too low at the front. The seal barely catches the channel on the bottom. Thinking i might just add some extra metal to the top of heater channel in the door gap so the seal can actually seal.
great video. can i ask how you got the 2 back bolts in on the floor to heater channel. as my floors came with the jacking points already on the floor. there is no way i can get the bolt in with the bracket. Do i need to cut a bit off?
@@FixinBugsNStuff i have a 66 beetle needing some welding done my package tray and wheel arches put in.my problem dont own a welder and dont know how to bad ur not close to me i could use some help
Hello there good job explaining how to replace heater channel. I figured it out. I was asking about the rear cross members. The driver side in my car is in need of replacement. Have a great day.