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@DanielSmith-ed3hf Күн бұрын
Looks great. I would add a small hole to the bottom to allow any water to drain out.
@hotroddevils5031 2 күн бұрын
looks really good, should be plenty strong enough.
@egilaastrm4883 4 күн бұрын
These father to son learnings, is priceless😃 Refearing to my own childhood. My father had an own VW garage in the 60ties. Learned alot from him. About Volkswagens, and many other important things in life☺️
@marlonhernandez706 5 күн бұрын
What type of bumper is that? I’m trying to get a similar one
@Sam_Mebane 2 күн бұрын
It is EMPI's 00-3078-0 front double tube baja bumper.
@ballantiner 5 күн бұрын
I love most of your videos but this one doesn't actually explain how to set the timing.
@Sam_Mebane 2 күн бұрын
This is a "short", not really a how to video, pulled from clips from the full length video here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/noDVlpuDeZ12mZI where we cover the full process.
@ballantiner 2 күн бұрын
@@Sam_Mebane ah that makes more sense, thanks
@chburbsgeeser2768 5 күн бұрын
did the brakes end up squealing when run?
@Sam_Mebane 2 күн бұрын
No, not at all. Grant it we don't have many miles on the car but I've never had many issues with brake squeal. I use brake grease on all the contact areas between the pads and the caliper and that has served me well.
@thebinderbuilder 9 күн бұрын
Sweet travel numbers! Great work
@Sam_Mebane 9 күн бұрын
Yeah, not too bad for keeping it out of the interior!
@thebinderbuilder 9 күн бұрын
Yo-ho! Yo-ho! The pirate life for me! 'Point at the gap....and move the wire around...' that was awesome. Truer words have never been spoken. Oddly enough, that's about as much as you can say. Welding seems to be 'learn by doing' Just as soon as Nate get comfortable getting CLOSE to the arch, he'll be awesome. Speaking of which...now that Nate can weld, send him out to Arkansas, I need some help!
@Sam_Mebane 9 күн бұрын
Haha, don't tempt him, I'm sure he'd love the trip!
@SharniLulu 11 күн бұрын
So proud of you Nate! You’re a natural ❤
@shaunh2798 12 күн бұрын
Sounds like bacon sizzling.. perfect buddy
@JMC8415 12 күн бұрын
Spray raw metal with WD-40 and it won't flash rust. Learned that trick from my fabricator buddy and it works great. When it comes to painting, you gotta clean the metal anyways.
@MiahsBug 12 күн бұрын
Great job gentlemen. Awesome welding Nate. You’re doing great!
@hotroddevils5031 12 күн бұрын
You're doing great welding Nate! practice as often as you can and remember the #1 rule of welding, 'if you can't see it you can't weld it' and get as comfortable as possible, you look like a natural and you're lucky to have a great father as your teacher. Floor pans look great! looking forward to the progress
@Sam_Mebane 12 күн бұрын
He is for sure, way more skill at his age than I had!
@xlwahoo 12 күн бұрын
Excellent!!!
@Sam_Mebane 12 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@garyjones2582 12 күн бұрын
Sam that's going to be a nice Baja for Nate.. Kinda reminds me of my dad and me working on my first car.. Take care my friend and God Bless...
@Sam_Mebane 12 күн бұрын
Yes sir it will, nice than my first car for sure! #s 6:24-26
@r8av 13 күн бұрын
😮 thanks
@teofilodimaanoiii6100 15 күн бұрын
Thank you for making it look so easy ! Lol😊
@Sam_Mebane 15 күн бұрын
It really is, once you know how!
@jcxperts 15 күн бұрын
The first bulb on the top of the tail light unit works with 6v and 12v or how come it lights dim and when the turn signal active it gets full power? Thanks for vid bro.
@Sam_Mebane 15 күн бұрын
The top bulb should only come on with the turn signal. If it is coming on otherwise, chances are there is a bad ground somewhere. Most likely in one of the tail light assemblies. a 6 volt or 12 volt system doesn't change how the system works, just make sure to match the bulbs (and the rest of the components) to the battery and generator or alternator.
@claudiaandthomasruhl7753 16 күн бұрын
Thanks!! Finaly a good video. I have watchted so many bad ones....
@Sam_Mebane 15 күн бұрын
Glad to help! Sometimes short, simple and sweet is all it takes!
@hotroddevils5031 16 күн бұрын
Nice work! impressive amount of travel with that set up. Nate's math skills, faster than your calculator!😄 Your new welder sounded like it was really dialed-in. Your paint and interior designs are going to look great. Really enjoying this series, keep it up guys!
@Sam_Mebane 15 күн бұрын
Thank you sir. Yeah, Nate got me on that one, I was thinking 24 and 14 or something along those lines! Either way, not having to cut into the body and still ending up with more than 12" of travel will do just fine for a play car I think.
@edkattera3674 18 күн бұрын
Doing a 79 as of now not to bad of a job
@Sam_Mebane 16 күн бұрын
I've done more 74-79 floor pans than I care to count and as most of them were convertibles the additional light and room with the top down does make things much nicer!
@MiahsBug 19 күн бұрын
Looking good guys!
@Sam_Mebane 16 күн бұрын
Thank you sir!
@james66872 19 күн бұрын
Very nice
@XFretless 19 күн бұрын
I would change the angle of the shock to 90 degrees to the rear arm, when the suspension is at full bump... you'll get a better response out of the shocks that way. Congrats on getting shocks on, though! Also, I widened my thing beam for my baja if you have any questions...
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
We aren't far from that in the current set up fortunately, time will tell!
@XFretless 19 күн бұрын
@Sam_Mebane very good! It's tough to tell from watching a video! Good luck! You guys are doing a fantastic job! I love that your son is helping out!
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
@@XFretless it's hard to hold him back, but directing him to what needs to be done at any particular moment is tough!
@chrisr4655 19 күн бұрын
I learned so much on these bugs from my dad. Keep it up!
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
I will as long as Nate is willing!
@thebinderbuilder 19 күн бұрын
Holy mackerel, that little change made a big difference. I sure hope you find a shock that will make use of the additional travel!
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
Absolutely, a little notch goes a long way, we end up with about 14" with a shock in place. Not bad considering we didn't have to cut into the body for a "long travel" shock. We'll see if it's effective enough in time.
@thebinderbuilder 19 күн бұрын
@Sam_Mebane Good enough for a beginner for sure. Nate's gonna have a blast
@loopflex9359 21 күн бұрын
The clock never stops boys 😊 keep grafting. Much ❤ from 🇬🇧
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
Cheers!
@MiahsBug 21 күн бұрын
Looking good! Happy thanksgiving
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
Thank you sir!
@vintage76vipergreenBeetle 21 күн бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving.
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
Thank you, I hope you're well "stuffed" after yours!
@thebinderbuilder 21 күн бұрын
Looking good! So, what's the purpose of the nee tubes? Are they to tie-in of the shocks as well as connect the cage with the frame horns and all?
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
The subframe as a whole was installed to do all of that, but the first purpose was for the shock towers. By the time the shocks are installed (video at 12:00 today) it ends up as a support for the shocks. Second purpose is to tie the roll cage rear legs into the frame horns, and strengthen the whole rear end. Third, it will give us a place to mount the AC condenser.
@thebinderbuilder 19 күн бұрын
@Sam_Mebane Nice!
@thebinderbuilder 21 күн бұрын
Rolling with puns! 😅😅😅 That was a great opening 😂😂😂
@Sam_Mebane 19 күн бұрын
Totally impromptu and was at the end of out closer....it was so good I had to use it!
@danielhomant2832 22 күн бұрын
Had a 72 super with a dealer wide eye Baja kit. Previous owners used it as an off-road toy not knowing any better. That thing was quite literally falling apart when I got it and needed everything. But, got it redone and enjoyed multiple trips across numerous states and light trail riding. Nothing the super couldn't handle. Flat windshield.
@swmoboy 23 күн бұрын
YIPPEE!!!!
@safetysam6118 24 күн бұрын
great to see someone not wearing black gloves, no, doing it all with basic tools and getting hands dirty.
@Sam_Mebane 23 күн бұрын
Haha, I wear gloves on occasion, but they usually end up destroyed and then I get distracted and don't bother putting on new ones!
@Ljblossom 24 күн бұрын
Wish I could understand it but I do not understand what you are looking at on the pulley with the light.
@Sam_Mebane 23 күн бұрын
The timing light shows the moment when the spark plug at #1 cylinder fires. Since this timing light has an adjustable flash, we set it to shine on the TDC notch in the pulley. So, whenever the plug is firing, we look for the notch on the pulley as the light flashes.
@abs656 22 күн бұрын
you are looking at a vibrating line on the edge of the pulley that moves to the left or right as you increased the rpm .
@callalilycollective 24 күн бұрын
I'm embarrassed I gave up on the tool after just trying to tug on it with my finger...
@Sam_Mebane 23 күн бұрын
Haha, yeah, using your fingers could be a little tough!
@loopflex9359 24 күн бұрын
Yeah we love new projects 😁 much ❤ from. 🇬🇧
@edpoe4622 25 күн бұрын
Standard beetles had beam front suspension, supers had struts on the front requiring moving the tank and spare.
@Sam_Mebane 23 күн бұрын
Partially correct, Standards do have beams, Supers do have struts but removing the tank in a Super only allows access to the steering column. There is no need to pull it to to do anything on the front suspension.
@Shawn_Grennan 25 күн бұрын
Cool project! Will you bolt the tubes to the body somehow? Won't this rattle like crazy having the tube kissing the body like that if you don't attach it? No hate here, genuinely curious. Great job so far!
@Sam_Mebane 23 күн бұрын
The rear legs of the roll cage will tie into the subframe, yes.
@cbdzcbdz 26 күн бұрын
Not sure if you have considered clearance for the exhaust at the diagonals to the frame horns.
@Sam_Mebane 26 күн бұрын
We haven't yet, but we'll cross that bridge soon enough!
@DroidzandBrix 27 күн бұрын
I’m rebuilding one of these for a ‘72 beetle, and I’d like to say, you make this look way too easy lol
@Sam_Mebane 26 күн бұрын
Thanks! This was the very FIRST complete engine I'd ever built by myself, and it ran well!
@israellopez959 28 күн бұрын
What's the problem when you're vw beetle produces a lot of smoke everytime you turn it on
@Sam_Mebane 27 күн бұрын
The smoke could be excess fuel that has leaked down into the cylinders, or it could be oil leaking into the cylinder. If the smoke is black, fuel is usually the cause and the carburetor might need some work or the fuel pressure might be too high. If it is grey or white, that would indicate oil and indicate the engine has some wear, possibly worn pistons and cylinders, bad valve guides, etc.
@ViktorCosta-n2p 28 күн бұрын
This the same for 67 beetle?
@Sam_Mebane 27 күн бұрын
The 67 Beetle has a longer hood, so the access plates at the front apron are slightly different. Otherwise the process is the same, yes.
@garyjones2582 28 күн бұрын
Nice 23 Sam... looking forward to watching this build...
@hotroddevils5031 29 күн бұрын
Very nice, plenty of travel now! on a side note, I like your grinder nut on your grinder with the flip down tighten/loosen handle, never seen on like that before. Keep up the good work guys!
@Sam_Mebane 29 күн бұрын
It sure is handy, gotta thank @RYOBITOOLSUSA for that one! Travelwise, we're limited by the shock and not cutting into the body but I think we've got it figured out to a point where we'll get over 12".
@JamesMillar-t7o 29 күн бұрын
Don't give up your day job and always use a copper head hammer when you are bashing threaded boots. ❤
@Sam_Mebane 29 күн бұрын
I don't plan on it, this IS my day job!
@aecii_3d Ай бұрын
Thanks! Finally a timing video that explains it in a way I can understand . Thank you.
@Sam_Mebane 29 күн бұрын
You're welcome, glad it helped!
@stevejewell5989 Ай бұрын
Great job guys you are a great dad.
@Sam_Mebane Ай бұрын
Thank you Steve, I'm trying!
@thebinderbuilder Ай бұрын
Looking good! I'd like to run an e-brake on my BajaBug. Can't wait to see the AC setup
@danielhass4812 Ай бұрын
Would you recommend an SVDA with dual carbs or only single? I have empi idfs 44 with 1776. I have 009 but major hesitation at low rpms
@Sam_Mebane Ай бұрын
Absolutely, the HPMX carburetor has a vacuum port at the lower right hand side - www.jbugs.com/store/graphics/00000001/23/EMPI-40-44-HPMX-Carburetor-Tuning-Adjustment-Components_540x540.gif - where the vacuum diaphragm can be connected.
@danielhass4812 Ай бұрын
@ thanks… I asked that in the forums before and got a lot of “dual ports won’t provide enough vacuum”
@Sam_Mebane Ай бұрын
@@danielhass4812 that depends on the vacuum canister, but in our experience it has worked just fine. You can always check how much vacuum the port pulls with a vacuum gauge, then check the canister to see how much vacuum is needed to advance it, to verify.