1965 VW Beetle Restoration - B Pillar Install - Metal FAB & Welding

Today we fabricate and weld in the lower B pillar. Restoring antique cars complete process. Enjoy! Preservation, restoration, repairing antique vintage cars and trucks is my passion. This car was forgotten in a field in South Georgia for 40 years. Let's bring it back to life. ctmoog, ct, ct's garage

[@CTmoog]

Thanks for watching Guys! I hope you enjoyed this one! =) 10% off at Airkewld: airkewld.co/CT22 with coupon code CT22 at checkout😎

[@wandooliveirapacheco1065]

Parabéns pelo trabalho, e pelo vídeo. Que Deus continue abençoando sempre.

[@TaxedtoXXX]

I’m enjoying the journey

[@paulosergiokoppekoppe8609]

Muito bom

[@KrishnaDraws]

If this car could dream, it could have never imagined that it would be getting so much attention and love after being abandoned for so long. Great work CT!!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! Yes, it's a pretty lucky car! 😃

[@garymallard4699]

It is more like a Nightmare with CT !! 😉

[@michaelhill2844]

She's a beauty, Clark! Keep it coming. :)

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Michael!

[@peggymaston9713]

Welds so good, you'd make the Germans blush

[@tomdale1313]

"TEXAS", tanks for sharing...you got what it takes, no excuses

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!

[@deanage1983]

Was so pleased you did the repair in several pieces. Dont try and be a master metal worker trying to do it in one piece. Simplify the process by using several pieces to complete complex shapes. Saves time and headaches. Plus this project isnt a show car. Well done keep the videos coming your welding skills are coming along great 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Dean! I appropriate that! =)

[@garymallard4699]

@@CTmoog appreciate??

[@abefehr6155]

I honestly love the way you take you're time with welding

[@gregmuon]

You're really getting the hang of this. If it were me, I'd paint the interior, and leave patina on the exterior only, but that's just me.

[@vayabroder729]

I believe that is his plan of action which is very interesting and original. Basically make everything like new inside and the chassis and running gear and leave the outside with the patina look.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Greg! I might do that. =)

[@michaelproust7891]

Your film making skills are first class.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Michael!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Loving this restoration, I am absolutely hooked!

[@rongay6836]

Save a lot of money just prime inside of cabin, add heat mats. You’re doing a good job with the metal fabrication. Continue on!

[@CTmoog]

good idea I might do that. Thank you!

[@MichaelMcFearin]

Great seeing this one come along CT and see the confidence in your welding skills growing as well.

[@watchse7057]

I've really been enjoying watching your build! Your enthusiasm is catching. I live in a second-floor apartment in New York City and have no place to do work like this, so I am living vicariously through you. Keep up the great work!

[@philipbarrett3151]

7th floor here - used to have a full climate controlled shop, MIG, TIG all the nice tools. Now I can only get my fix this way.

[@bfish7646]

Awesome job your giving me the confidence to start cutting and patching up my 66

[@markconley8704]

I grew up on 1968 Volkswagens and my Dad was a tool and die maker. We spent many hours fixing these babies! I kept mine until inevitably a hole would form near my left foot, allowing water and slush to hit me in the face when I drove. Your vid’s are bringing back some wonderful memories!

[@mikelove9832]

Thank You CT MIKE✌😎

[@andrefurcy2379]

Hello from Paris ! I look at you every day.

[@rezanoursafavi9848]

Good job CT you are an inspiration !

[@backyardkombi5466]

I think your gonna be proud of this project when it’s a driver.

[@gladysman24133]

What you are doing with what you have is just amazing and I am very excited to see the end results! You have a lot of patience and talent? My 65 is no where close to the shape of yours I was lucky to be able to find one that is in very good shape and I bought it and the body was so nice and straight, I paid $3,600 for a perfect undercarriage that was done all new everything and painted and clear coated and the body was sitting on sawhorses,no engine but that’s okay and a truck load of new parts to do the job? But it’s still nice to see your work and it’s a lot,anyway you’re doing a great job!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =) Sounds like you have a nice 65 to restore. Have fun! =)

[@springwill]

Way to go. Absolutely your best corner yet. Good job good job.

[@esergunes]

Ĺĺĺlĺ

[@iapologizeinadvance4812]

Nice to see your confidence and skills growing. Thanks for taking us in the journey & I look forward to the next vid 🍺

[@mistermoptser]

Everytime I watch these videos I am taken back to the late 80s restoring my 1970 Bug with my Dad. Great work by the way.

[@robertjean659]

You are doing great on this build 8/10 guys would not start on this project as bad as it was. Should be proud mate. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@michaelcschmitt]

Your work is so great. Love these.

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

You are doing an awesome work

[@andyhamilton8940]

You need to get a Anvil CT. Good job, Mustie would approve!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Andy! Yes, it would be cool to have one. I'll try to pick up one soon.

[@sashas8168]

Well done, great job. Going together now.

[@rustybum2]

Hey CT, that's magnificent! Takes me back to my 40's when I restored a rotten 1971 Morris Traveller after a short course in welding and 35 years later I still have her! Well done and best regards from Ireland.

[@kevin-gq6nq]

Ct baby,,you are becoming pro body repairman..we are proud of you,just better if you had a assistant next to you.

[@frankagius2364]

Great job mate you are doing so well

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Frank! 👍

[@graemelliott3942]

Hi CT! Nice work! Your welding skills are great! Fabrication skills too!🏁👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Graem! 😎😎😎

[@stevensilver1014]

really liked the way it turned out.

[@terryraymond7984]

that looks sooooo much better nice job!

[@malcolmthomas5557]

Good job. Keep going mate - to the finish 🙂

[@donaldcaissie]

Nice work ur skills are getting much better!

[@rebeccas.670]

Welding is really looking good.

[@rasher1000]

You have come on leaps and bounds ct with the welding, keep her going, a big 👍 from me... 👏

[@christophermarx344]

Watching your fabricating skills get better literally every clip is inspiring, awesome job! In my humble opinion, it would be best to paint the entire interior while everything is out. That gives you the option to either paint or clear coat the outside at a later time without disturbing the interior. All the best and keep on the righteous path forward!

[@davidgrason161]

I was also noticing the way CT here is getting better and better with his skill set as the project progresses.

[@davidgrason161]

WOW! Yet another fantastic video that I will be referring back to dozens of times over the next year or so. Your work has filled me with confidence. I'm no longer afraid to tackle these very same problems with my 74. Thank you again and again! BTW, thanks to you, I've been all over airkewld's website and I will be definitely sending some business there way as my own project progresses. Thanks to airkewld for helping you on this channel

[@geraldharkness8830]

i reckon you are doing a grand job your fabrication and welding is getting better each time! well done good job!

[@richarddecoster4464]

You got this it's a learning curve I like how you pay attention to detail 😏 and the fact that you take the time to share your triumphs and mistakes with us viewers.

[@Mikefngarage]

Great job. I probably would have did a full bend on the bottom to an L...then on the backside where the metal reached the new cross member I would have done an L bend there too. which would have made it easier to weld and grind. But it is fine it will be strong and last the way you did it. No worries you cant even see it once the seat is in there anyway.

[@tomcrater7470]

Looking Great!!

[@bigbuck1318]

I like the way your patch came out. Even though the interior is getting covered it’s still a good idea to paint it because it won’t rust and make it look good

[@SteveBueche1027]

To each his own. I like to finish the metal first. Some don’t. Protect it and paint it for long term duration. You’re doing a great job, keep it up. I’ll be here with you along the way.

[@motorfreaknew]

Great work CT! 💪

[@-EC002-]

Look at you, running weld beads on sheet metal! Now you're just showing off. Getting better all the time, looking good. 👍

[@vollkrassmann858]

Thanks. Progress is on the way, step by step. Respect for focusing on solid work. I'm sure the outcome will be fine. Have a nice day

[@toddjohnston4788]

Looks great 👍 👌

[@jamiepezoulas4546]

Nice work

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@RESTORATIONRESCUE]

Another great job and its really coming along. This is going to look great when it is done.

[@brianbattle3651]

Hi, you have done a great job and it has been a lot of work. I was glad to hear you say that you are going to paint the inside of the wells. I think this is very important as you want to make sure the good work you have done is protected going forward. keep it up.

[@ShawnSmith-uy3zr]

Absolutely awesome work!

[@jessejames4284]

I'm really enjoying your videos. I do not fast forward-I watch the whole thing. Excellent work.

[@dannyfoust3123]

I like your patience. Your welds are looking good.

[@michaelcschmitt]

Let’s see the wad-40 trick again😂 I love your videos..

[@vwcoco]

Excellent work CT coming along very nice !!

[@stevewoodw]

Maybe it's just me that thinks of this guy as the British CT - taking a car that was beyond repair back to it's former glory. Check out the welding - it's not perfect but it isn't far off and it is quite impressive. Good to see you still working on this. Remember that a digital caliper could be used to check the thickness of the metal you're welding to, if it's thin anticipate blow through or warping....

[@mfcjr1]

You are getting better and better each time. That came out great.

[@jacksonhastie1038]

Hey CT, absolutely loving this series mate, you're doing a cracking job. You've inspired me a heap with my latest restoration on a 1987 FJ62 Land Cruiser, and helped give me the courage to do a full roof replacement as well as many other complex repairs (by no means as challenging as what you're undertaking). Very much looking forward to your next episode. Many thanks from Australia!! :D

[@CTmoog]

Wow That's awesome! Thank you! =) Those old Land Cruisers are really cool!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man that came out looking great!👌😎👍nice work!

[@jedschleisner8960]

Very cool! I really like following along. I’m building a shop just for working on my Volkswagens. Then I’ll dive in! Thanks

[@Lecknye1961]

Looking good dude

[@ronin1770]

Looking great.

[@tregiz]

That bug is looking great! Looks like it will be a solid ride.

[@elaineferreira2980]

Não é só uma restauração, é mais que isso, a confecção destes remendos é algo que me deixa espantada. Muito bem elaborado, de fato é uma reconstrução, afinal CT, quem viu o fusca na primeira vez, jamais imaginaria como está ficando. Vai virar uma relíquia. Congratulations on your work. I can't wait for the final result. I watch and review your videos. As they say here in Brazil...show de bola. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidgrason161]

Here is the translation from Portuguese to English: "It's not just a restoration, it's more than that, the making of these patches is something that amazes me. Very well prepared, in fact it is a reconstruction, after all CT, who saw the beetle the first time, would never imagine how it is turning out. It will become a relic. Congratulations on your work. I can't wait for the final result. I watch and review your videos. As they say here in Brazil...ball show" The word, "relíquia," translates to "relic' but also translates to "heirloom."

[@elaineferreira2980]

@@davidgrason161 OK. thank you, but apparently I didn't make a lot of mistakes, kkkkkkk

[@adambassador7727]

Nice work, CT! I like your approach. I'm no expert but it seems logical to me! 👌

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Adam! 👍

[@robnicholson5171]

I'm waiting to see if you finish it then I'll binge watch 🤣

[@davidsinclair6802]

Looks good!

[@billrondeau922]

Very nice job looken good.

[@Redf322]

Going really well.

[@everydayrenaissanceman2246]

looking great

[@markandrews7043]

well done my friend.

[@annies_vw]

nice work CT. that b-pillar is a tricky one. keep it up

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Annie! Yes it is....Hopefully yer other side will go a bit better. Thank you! You as well.

[@leonardoserra1386]

Da ficando maravilhoso incrível 👏👏👏👏👏 wow oh my god beautiful beetel

[@seanmitchell7660]

great job

[@rgbigdog]

You should always have a little space/gap between the two metal surfaces when you weld, it makes a stronger weld for it puts a weld behind the gap as well as in the front. This is very important if you are going to ground down the weld on the front of the metal.

[@gdogg47]

I was wondering if anyone was going to make this comment. Also, wear gloves. Keep working hard dude 🤘

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

You getting better dude

[@backpackerdad6905]

+1 , paint the interior 🤙 sweet build 💯% inspiration. Thx

[@locosporlosvolkys7640]

Gran trabajo. Aprendo mucho viendo como trabajas. !.

[@hermanyosep9864]

Very nice job...from perfect and humble person...work hard only help by some tools, but himself, move on....

[@Getagrip1942]

You can make that whole panel using "cad" cardboard aided design, then make the plate shaving it down until it fits, hammer it in and keep tapping it into place with a hammer until it fits your doing real good though 👍 thanks for sharing..

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video CT :) also doing well of job and keep going strong too! Plus Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023 Ahead to CT :) also everyone!

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Nice piller restore CT, 3 parts worked well on the fix and the cut was what I was hoping you would figure out to get it fitting on the curve👍

[@johnroof2663]

I see you got another door, good move. It's coming along you've done a lot of work to cut all that rust out, most people would've thrown a blanket over it and called it done lol

[@123rusty4]

nice job

[@jonathanstone6545]

Great job. I did a Sunbeam Alpine 50 years ago looked good with finished coat. Metal repair was totally wrong on many levels. Probably 20 lbs. Of body filler and fiber glass

[@marcosdesousaribeiro3698]

Parabéns que soldada perfeita

[@rgbigdog]

Eastman sells a product that allows you to put paint/sealer in tight or hard to reach areas It has a spreader tube that you attached to the spray nozzle, it work well in areas where you can't see or get in a paint brush.

[@ritchiehill3442]

Good job

[@richardhill4862]

Like me, we do not know it all but still try. Sometimes it works and were happy and sometimes it don't and we learn what not to do. You like what you are doing and share it with us which makes it worth watching. I think it's time to get a "CT" design logo to help brand you channel. You need to cover the steel to protect what you have done and seal that with something to last.

[@robertojpaez9354]

It's a very hard work

[@paulgregory2507]

impressive.

[@davidnelson6893]

You got it looks pro to me

[@CTmoog]

Thanks David!

[@NormanF62]

Its possible to install a modern water-cooled VW 2.0 engine in the rear. But you have to lengthen the body to accommodate it. A front and rear suspension upgrade with disc brakes can be installed on the chassis. Then one is thinking of the VW Beetle Traha from Robert Design, superb work done on it by Henrique Cavalho in Brazil! A renovation of the classic Beetle is limited only by one’s imagination.

[@siddembowski439]

A tremendous amount of labor and parts for what you wi;; end up with

[@robertdegiorgio6318]

Hi CT Robert from Aussie land down under loved that latest episode you have really improved your welding and panel skills can’t wait for the next episode take care and have a good Xmas bye

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Robert!!! 👍 Merry Xmas to you as well my friend!

[@miloudsehili9782]

it is a good series

[@fernandogarbarino5096]

very good job, vamos argentina tricampeón