1965 VW Beetle Rear wheelhouse rust repair

[@garyjpilcher]

This is brilliant. I love how you're attacking all of that rust no matter what. My 66 is pretty bad , but not as bad as yours. My garage is a palace compared to your tentshop, but you just get on with it and enjoy it regardless of conditions. Consider me humbled and inspired. I love your relaxed persona and can-do attitude - it's exactly what I needed this evening, as I've been out on the body of my 66 poking a screwdriver through pretty much every structural piece of sheet metal, and then shitting myself and wondering how the blazes I'm going to fix the rust...well, again, thank you because now I have an excellent reference in your videos. I sure do appreciate the time you have taken with all this. Love peace and axle grease, The Pilch.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Hey bud!🖐 so glad to hear your kind words. Makes putting the videos together for fans all worth it. I had a goal to get her back on the road in 1 year and accomplished it! It was difficult but I just pushed forward. A little every day, make a plan-work the plan, gotta start somewhere. Words to keep things moving and to stay on track. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@aurorasmith5531]

Good Video Dad! Can’t wait to see you soon!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Thanks love see you tomorrow

[@vwnut1967]

moving right along . it is looking great. I love the carpet choice. Misty will be on the road soon. I want to let you know that if you have a need for something let me know. I would be happy to help. BIG THUMBS UP

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Thank you, thank you thank you. Big thanks vw nut...

[@ivorwm2291]

Keep plugging away. It will get better and easier with experience. Great job

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Thanks for always being here,little!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Oatmeal is a good color, doesn't show dirt a whole lot, very neutral and earthy and makes the interior look brighter. But I also like charcoal gray for me, personally!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Oh really! I welcome the info... I was hoping the oatmeal not so brown. I guess you say... I really wanted something light I'm really leaning towards charcoal because oatmeal is a little expensive. In the salt and pepper has silver in it which looks cheesy

[@DuckmanCycles]

I've had some Victory before, but never Winter Cheer. The name reminds me of Shiner Holiday Cheer... which I would recommend if you can still find some!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

All right right on, the winter cheer was delicious. I'll check it out

[@CTmoog]

Nice welding work man!!! New car! Dang! Look out! =)

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Lol. Everything in the car may work as new it's just not going to look new LOL. Ty CT

[@busman5429]

The wheelhouse came out great really making progress on the bug repairs . I been out of town all week for work , still crazy cold here lot a snow more on the way. Have some motor parts coming next week to help finish the motor I rebuilt for the 13 window deluxe bus, then need to get back on the sheet metal patch work needs new floor and dog legs.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

The end is in sight for winter now. Days are getting longer for sure. But stay warm for now. Definitely looking forward to your videos on the 13 window, I am already thinking ahead towards my bus since my beetle is seeming to be done soon I just can't wait to get on my bus

[@DuckmanCycles]

Love them CLECOs!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Hell yeah, couldn't have done it without them, along with a handful of other essential tools that I purchased from your Amazon links.

[@brucewilliams7473]

Wow that is a lot of repair work. You are doing a great job though.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Gaining on her now! Spring right around corner... Thanks for watching and would love for you to stay tuned for completing misty

[@5150mxVW]

NICE work man !

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Getting her solid now!

[@danpascounedited4240]

nice work, I will be doing this soon, I hope my skills are as good as yours!!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Thanks a bunch. Yeah a bit tricky of a repair but go into it slow and think about it. Make a plan and send it. It will be strong as hell just like Misty! Enjoy and thanks for 👀 E-🦸‍♂️

[@DubWerks]

Those panels look fantastic! I'll be out tomorrow in the snow doing the same repair, luckily the back of the car is closer to the house than the open side of the carport HAHA.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Omg. Seriously! Please film that. Makes for some good videos. Good luck. Thanks for watching

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Also thanks for complement. Means so much!

[@ranchero302me]

Was up man thanks for the comments and watching cane over and subbed ya. Yeeehawww

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Hell yeah. Thanks. Duck brought me to ya. We are all fcuked up. Right on man

[@Mikefngarage]

That is the right way to do that dont listen to the haters with all the butt welding stuff. you need that area strong. I did all the repairs on my 60 with one donor car all in one shot. It looked just like the back half of yours. Check my channel for the 60 ragtop could have gotten a late model with a good back half and cut it from the heater channel through the wheel house then through the package tray to the other side. My car drives perfect now. did the whole back half, heater channels lower outer and inner quarters, front wheel houses, rear wheel houses in one and a half weeks. I dont want to discourage you because you are doing a great job. I just found a great short cut that is super safe and strong.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Right on thanks mike! Yes I watched your entire rebuild of the 60 ragtop and it was an amazing job this was my first rebuild so I'm getting all my welding pratice for when i move to my bus. I am happy with all i have learned from you and. Many others.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

My favorites i learned from you was flipping up the inner firewall to weld in the heater channel to front firewall. Also using rust reformer any place you can

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Soon i will use that video you made about patching the area right below the rear window that looks like a tear from the insulation. That was another one of my favorites that you had

[@samuelbacon1596]

EMAN..... Sunday afternoon four o'clock Eastern standard time.... drank the beer ate the chips,,, wife and the kids went to the movies,,,, should've gone with them,,,, Hey look at the weather for next month by the 26 to March of this year 2019 from the 65° during the day Rock on,,,, well EMAN till the next time stay safe stay warm be happy junkman do

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

You were reading my mind. Just didnt get out in time..

[@dustydave2819]

great online persona. Very informative too.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Thank you!

[@mostlycars7586]

Thanks. Sorry if I missed it, but is that a klokkerholm panel?

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Hey, yes most likely it was. Purchased from clp1. Thanks for watching 👀

[@jasonculver9382]

Looks great, Your a big help. I have to do all the same repairs on my 66 so this is a major help. Those panels look like they fit pretty good, where did you get them from? I'm finally finishing up on painting my chassis. Next I'm tackling the heater channels so I have to watch your videos a few more times. You made these repairs look super easy!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

you don't know how much of a blessing it is to hear that. I just love that I'm helping others in working on their beetle, KZbin is one of the best tools I have in my toolbox. I bought the panels from cip1 I'm pretty sure. The fit was great I thought for a cheap aftermarket part. The one main visual difference is the thickness in metal on the support. You'll see what I mean. The hole needs to be widened as well for bolting body back on chassis mount. Thanks for watching

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

This repair I ended up saving for almost last because I just was nervous about how to fix it. It was good too get some fabrication and Welding skills first so you have the confidence to do this repair. But in the end it was a very simple fix and I'm glad I helped

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

One Last Thing Before I did it I try to search "rear wheelhouse" on KZbin for this repair and I didn't see one so maybe it'll help others

[@jasonculver9382]

@@EmanDeluxeVLOGS I think Im more worried about the heater channels. That looks intense

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Yeah I know what you're saying, As Long as You Follow all the steps before you cut it out. Brace up your door gaps nice and Strong. Just pick away at it one side of the time and keep note how the heater channel is attached to the car and put it back just the way it came out I didn't think it was too complicated. It definitely was tricky, but it went really smooth for me. Biggest thing is making sure your doors are opening and closing correctly. I don't feel like mine are perfect but I feel like there will be a little tweaking when the body goes back on the pan.

[@65vwbug87]

What type of clam,ps are those you use to hold the metal with?

[@GT.Bugger]

Hi, why did you decide to plug weld and overlap the panels as opposed to but welding them together? Is it for strength reasons? Thanks. Good work.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Yes for sure better strength! Butt welds are better for cosmetics. Thanks for 👀

[@GT.Bugger]

@@EmanDeluxeVLOGS I'm always dubious about overlapping panels incase any moisture gets between. But I guess so long as you protect after it should be good.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

i plan to seam seal both inner and outer lapps to protect on the moisture topic.

[@danpascounedited4240]

where did you get the patch panels from?

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Cip1.com

[@chinaclipper1]

I LOVE your idea with the jig. I have been wondering HOW I was gonna do that and get it just right. The jig looks like the perfect suggestion. Thank you so much! Here is a link to my page on Samba. Again, Many thanks! www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728089&highlight=

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Hell yeah! I tried to keep it simple and solid. It worked mint for what it was and materials were free to me! So glad it helps brother✌

[@johngrieve2868]

Great

[@borna430]

Hi, Great work. Where did you buy the wheelhouse?

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Purchased from cip1and was not too expensive

[@60EFFIE]

Folks should not weld in a row. Tack or spot, then stitch in between, less heat, less warpage. I also use a wet rag, and hammer to reduce both as you progress.

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

For sure! Thanks for 👀

[@seanconnery3539]

sorry - just starting my restoration - why did you stitch weld and not butt weld? (actually asking, not judging, trying to learn)

[@bridgetlyons9111]

Do you have a photo of the jig and how you set it up for the rear wheelhouse ?

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

I might lost it. Memory card on my phone got messed up. You basicly. Need a solid point to weld something to weather using the strut like i did or angle iron and drill a hole into it to thread on a piest of thick threaded rod so its solid. Be creative. I was just ready to tackle it. Glad its done thanks for 👀

[@m.l.h.7943]

what size welding wire are you using

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

.25 with argon CO2 mix. Thanks for watching

[@joshwrabel]

Where did you buy your repair panels from? I’ve got a 65 sunroof that needs the wheel wells just like yours. Great work!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Hey man. Glad to see this will help you out! Got them from cip1. About 50 each. I will see... I should add link in description. Thanks for watching

[@DanTheManIOM]

but I want to send my 65 down the road....mine has pop rivet and NO heater channels.....crappy respray.... my friends want it to build a herblie close to take to Daytona in 2022 for some Herbie Fest, some anniversary...IDK I don't care, time for it to go.....

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

I hear that. Will take a ton to get it back functional. Thanks for watching!

[@DanTheManIOM]

@@EmanDeluxeVLOGS well, my friends from Rochester NY came down, he saw the 65 and said, no, can't get that ready in a year, yes, it's worse than I thought....time for it to find a home ! Finally a decision made...

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

@@DanTheManIOM i hear that. To some people. They would love to get down dirty and tackle the challenge. Good luck 👍

[@stigkarlsson6183]

2 tycker jag bli fin

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Thanks for watching

[@samuelbacon1596]

Good morning E-MAN !!!!!!!! wife hide my tablet!!!!!!!! she's on my shit list now!!!!!!! dogs told me where it was!!!!!! I had to give them treats!!!!!!!!! I gave them her piece of steak for tonight's (((( dinner)))) She can go to McDonald's for all I care!!!!!!!!!! Remember dogs are man's best friend!!!!!!!!!!!! they're loving it here.... now.......... There following me around all day!!!!!!!she must've done something else.... I have to give me something else to really get them to Shnoop for ME....., well looks great keep up the great work ((((((((safety Sam is out of the closet)))))))))) two little tips three tips one when you're done with your argon co-2 gas!!!!!!!!! turned off the valve........ number two always back off the pressure on your regulator valve on top of the tank........ number three if you run out of new fasteners you can always use self tap and screws ps love the train whistle in the background great ambience JUNKMANDO

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Lol... You need to get you tube on your big flat screen. Thats the best way to watch! Thanks for tips. I always shut off valve and only run at about 12psi. Perfect timing eith the train in the background. Thought it would be enjoyable. Sounds of home. We love them all