1965 VW Beetle Restoration - Fender & Apron | Rusted Metal Repair

Today we repair the rusted out front apron and fenders. Fabricating metal sections, cutting, grinding, welding and more. Preservation, restoration, repairing antique, vintage, classic cars and trucks is my passion. This 1965 Beetle was forgotten in a field in South Georgia for 40 years. Let's bring it back to life. CT, CTG, CT's Garage, ctmoog

[@worthmor5146]

The more i see you painting it the more I think you could go with a complete paint job.

[@malekodesouza7255]

Hard to “blend” a patina. I’ve seen numerous attempts. Most are terrible. Hard to replicate decades of natural wear.

[@jrlopez4585]

... Patience is the key to this Restoration and you sure have plenty ... Thanks Coach CT !!!

[@meetjohndoe1078]

you have basically HAND BUILT an entire car by yourself in a year! AMAZING!

[@CTmoog]

just about! =) Thank you!

[@adamlee9614]

Brilliant idea with tape for metal template 👍💯

[@CTmoog]

Thanks 👍

[@anthonywright774]

I don't understand why people pay a body shop a $100,000 for a two year restoration on a VW bus, when you can buy a damaged 2022 911Turbo Porsche from Copart for about 30,000, manifest, expect, accept, you deserve one brother, best wishes.

[@CTmoog]

Believe me my friend. I've been thinking about a 911 =) it could happen! =)

[@anthonywright774]

Here is the Porsche rebuild I wanted you to look at, look up I FOUND A WRECKED PORSCHE 911 GT3 AT AUCTION. @@CTmoog

[@greened57]

I vote that you paint this beautiful car. I do not know where we got the popularity of that patina thing.

[@CTmoog]

google "patina vw" - it's a thing =) the 914 will be painted real nice!

[@yunak9665]

This entire build has been so great to follow. I appreciate you sharing the little details and what you've learned. Can't wait for it to come together!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! There are a ton of details! =)

[@kleberjeske1169]

Nice job, i love this car and his history,the process of restoration,thanks for your vídeos.

[@CTmoog]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you! =)

[@mikelove9832]

Nice Work CT ! Good to see you on Sunday ! Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mike!

[@pakowski9747]

I have been watching your renovation of the VW Beetle from the very beginning. Each part is very interesting! I hope you complete this project successfully soon. Good luck. I jelaous your talent and you technical abbilities. Best wishes from Poland.

[@stevenharding4078]

Very satisfying build. Your narration and tone of voice add to the overall presentation.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you kindly!😎😎😎

[@iamhutt]

Hey CT, old friend. Great to see you back on the beetle. You are doing some fantastic work on her. Always inspiring to see you on your journeys. Love travelling the restoration road with you. Cheers Guy. (iamhutt)

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! 👍

[@tobbeh7780]

Glad you try the tip about the trick for make it easier with sealant =) it makes it a little easier 😊

[@jamiewalton23]

Omg CT, you've come on loads since when I first started watching you in your garage back at home with rusty. Well done buddy

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Jamie! I know you've been here and I appreciate that. 👍

[@petemerfalen1441]

Your skills are Improving and your arsonol of tools are awesome. Do you know how much the stripped down body weighs? What lift Are you using? Thanks,Pete

[@5150mxVW]

Metal skills are 🔥! 😎

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Buddy! =)

[@gomeztheterrible5888]

45degree offset tin snips will be easier to cut with, also thanks for all your content

[@travisburris3397]

Really enjoying the videos. Watching you learn as you go on your own vehicle is inspiring.

[@robj2704]

Some people would look at this VW and never guess it's got a pretty nice foundation.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, you really have to see the potential in something. It can be difficult sometimes.

[@Tom-ii6be]

For all the work you’re doing. New fenders and a paint job would be a nicer look than the rust bucket look. That’s my feeling

[@ericlunn5323]

You're welds have improved so much! Good work.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!

[@wolfgangschmidtke8023]

Hallo Und danke für die Info und tschüss aus Düsseldorf Germany 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇩🇪🤵

[@marktodd7397]

Brilliant job mate im really enjoying this series. Bet you cant wait to drive it 😊

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! yes, it's going to awesome! Soon hopefully. =)

[@florider_hd]

im really looking forward to these videos. it would be my dream to own one of those. id restomod it and turn it ev. these bugs are so cool

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!😎

[@GregsGarage]

Great job on the fab of the patches CT! If you ever need to "crisp up" a curved bend line, a hammer, chisel and rubber mat will help bring definition to a difficult line. I'm sure I'll use that method at some point with the 356. You're killing it brother!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Greg! Good tip! Back atcha buddy!

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Great job 👍. This is one cool Volkswagen ... keep up the amazing work 💪

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! 👍

[@backyardkombi5466]

Making it look easy.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@kurthansen570]

If you would use lukewarm water and add a little detergent or any soap, you could reach the next step in applying silicone or any other kit. But either way, we love watching you making a mess or whatever. Never stop. You’re getting there 😊

[@CTmoog]

I’ll try to remember that next time!😎

[@NicoLas-en8pv]

+1 Dish soap on the tip of finger to apply silicone ! :) Great work on the beetle 👍

[@996turbo]

Great job 👏

[@elfenmagix8173]

One of the last steps I recommend if before you have it ready to put wheels on it and drive away, spray the inside fender areas and bottom of the floor with some pick up bed liner. Nothing thick but enough to protect the paint and metal from being chipped by the rocks you kick up while driving. It also adds another layer of water and rust proofing. Love your vidoes. Been a while as Yahoo screwed up my subscription list but glad to see your back!

[@rogershoffner4997]

ct old car looking good

[@angeldawnmorningstar]

I remember (way back) when you were pressure washing that car .. The paint label in the front cargo area said Perlweiß (Perl Weiss) -> Pearly White .. 😯not almond !😯 ...Epic Thumbs Up on the progress ! 😇❤

[@abefehr6155]

You sir are an inspiration thanks for the great videos

[@CTmoog]

I appreciate that! Thanks for keeping me motivated! =)

[@terryraymond7984]

CT lookin good

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

There is a stuff I can recommend for protecting the underside of the car: it's an asphalt - based coat that in Germany sells under the brand name "Teroson." What is interesting here that this is not a kind of lacquer or paint, but a spray - on flexible stuff that applies in a rather thick coat - it's meant as protection against sharp objects & moisture. I am certain that some similar products are on the market in the US as well. All the best & good luck!

[@leonardo57]

It was a piece of scrap, but now it begins to look like a car again😂👍👍

[@terrybotts2109]

great job coming along really well.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks 👍

[@dolf1010]

I' m glad you used "dish cleaner water trick". Everything is looking fine 👍 CT. If you do the metal cutting without gloves , I can't look at 😯

[@diabolo3506]

Gasoline F or C is very good for smoothing the joint. ;)

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Cool CT! Fittin pretty good!

[@CTmoog]

Yes, not too bad. Thank you! =)

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Looking sweet CT iam digging it alot👍👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Atom! 👍

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

@@CTmoog no problem buddy 👍😎

[@salvadorvidal423]

fantastic CT!!!!!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you my friend! =)

[@davidadams007]

Strong work on the fenders so far.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man Ct, That’s some great metal work! You make it look easy! You have patience and skills.👌😎👍it’s looking great! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@Eqwipman]

i love the interior color. So nice.

[@mikemuller4376]

cool work best wishes from Germany

[@CTmoog]

Thank you very much! =)

[@toddjohnston4788]

Definitely looking good 😊

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! 😊

[@abdullahbukhari7528]

Nice job you have been working ⚒️👍❤️🇵🇰❤️

[@S2NAZ]

Good to see the progress CT 👍🏻

[@pedrokd5439]

There is available a plastic, spray can handle and trigger . It clips over the top of a rattle can and gives you greater control and comfort, using rattle cans. Saves the index finger from wearing out 😊

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job. cool car VW

[@TheFrankBarrett]

25mins in, the laugh when you realized the patch you cut looked like something else 😂😂

[@PapiDoesIt]

I'm old enough to remember walking to the VW dealership and buying some of those patch panels from the parts department. Those things that go between the fenders and the body used to come in rolls. It's called welting.

[@budmangt2]

Great job CT, you can buy new headlight buckets and glue them in i saw Duckman do it, they are called fenderbeading.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi CT, love the metalwork videos

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Tim!

[@snowdogs59]

Well done CT.

[@richardhill4862]

Thumbs up sir!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@--RO--]

It's looking good - 👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks 👍

[@muhammadarsalkhan4048]

Really good

[@CTmoog]

Thanks!

[@jonpeters2700]

Those strips that you are calling spacers is Fender Welting. The rusted out part behind where the headlight goes is the Headlight Bucket.

[@timbuljaya3809]

Top markotop..👍👍👍👍

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Great job done

[@dannyipwn1203]

Like i mentioned that last tube just seemed defective, when you were applying it, it LOOKED dry and crummy. that new tube there is coming out way more peanut-buttery. lookin good.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, you were correct. I had two that were not good...The other two seamed ok.

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Those fenders makes the car lightwheight😊

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! =)

[@dannyipwn1203]

Those square fender bolts you have work the same way as the shiny silver ones, they go on the backside and you hold them there then bolt the fender through it. they just look more OEM and tidy from the backside is guess

[@deanage1983]

The part behind the headlight is called "headlight bucket" you can still buy them im sure

[@andyhamilton8940]

Lol, nice Mustie reference😆

[@demRucks]

You can purchase replacement headlight buckets.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I might do that.

[@KevinDeen-cx2ss]

In extreme high temps, body filler, primer, seam sealer, etc. can be chilled in a refrigerator and give you more work time.

[@julianroberts7116]

Hey, mate - you're doing so well - I hope you're proud of your progress, you certainly should be. You've come so far!! You can buy new headlight bowls to weld straight in - no need to find a good used fender to take an old bowl from. I don't think WW do them, but have a look at BBT. The plastic strip that goes between the fender and the body is called the wing/fender beading. The fender nut thingy that replaces the little square bit that fell out - just make sure you push the threaded bit through from the outside to the inside. That cylindrical threaded bit should be visible inside the trunk, if you get me. The fender bolts up to the flat part👍. As to your dialogue at the end - yes you still have a long way to go and loads to do, but just look at how far you've come in a year, man! I remember the car being so full of twigs and raccoon poop that you had to literally fork it out with garden tools. It's great, we're all with you. Keep it up mate. x

[@dpose6525]

don't worry about our patience. we love the process. Go as slow as you want.

[@CTmoog]

they say the turtle wins the race....=)

[@fernandogargari5906]

Hola, saludos desde Chile, good job, un abrazo

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Fot the rusted out headlight inner i believe its the light bucket CT i believe 👍

[@Thode-R]

I know you guyes call that thing Beetle in America. In Norway we call it bubble directly translated. Cuse of the shape and sound

[@CTmoog]

That's interesting! It's does have some bubble shapes for sure. Thank you! =)

[@ricardolopezgutierrez1989]

Saludos de Mexico CT

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! 👍

[@bryancostlow8508]

Just a little suggestion. When cutting metal with snips, as a tin nocker ,get a pair good offset snips( lefts & rights. I prefer Midwest brand) never take your snips the entire way closed every time. That causes those little shark teeth along the lenth of your cut & that will tear you up. When you get good with quality snips you'll use them more often than any power tool. Practice practice with red in rt hand & green in left hand. You'll be amazed. Nice job on restoration. No criticism just passing along knowledge.

[@brilog69]

Those fenders came out cherry!!

[@77Slamvan]

Always spray left and right not up and down, you’ll get a better spray pattern and better coverage

[@CTmoog]

good tip thank you!

[@vayabroder729]

I am thinking that maybe you can use epoxy panel adhesive for those nutserts in the fenderwell. Maybe hold them with a magnet while the adhesive dries.

[@CTmoog]

Good idea!

[@user-zk2pr1eh1n]

CT bus rusty eddies to the grocery list to repair a rusty, the bus directions to the D4 while ❤

[@HeikoQuant]

Use a brush to finish off the seamsealer, Thats hot it was done in the factory. Looks better, works better. Do a little bit a time, then you won't have problems with the seamsealer developing a skin in the heat and looking ugly when finished.

[@leilsonpedro1568]

Começando a ganhar forma.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@TheStig1961]

Great job as usually. I wonder If you have forget the "Trusty Rusty"😊? Regards Stig Österberg from Dalsbruk in Finland.

[@vayabroder729]

He sold Rusty.

[@user-np8nr1cz4k]

Your axel boots need to be turned to the side Bolts toward the back Or they will split prematurely from up and down flexing of the axel

[@malekodesouza7255]

The strips that go between the fender & body are called “fender beading”. The headlight piece is a “bucket”. This seam seal job looked way cleaner. That other tube seemed dryer, at least in the video. Maybe it was old or the temperature was hotter? 🤷🏻

[@pedrokd5439]

Dont forget to make a drain hole in the bottom of the wheel well in case water gets in.

[@everydayrenaissanceman2246]

You might try metal epoxy to fix the fenders. That way your not messing up the patina

[@CTmoog]

yes that's a good idea.

[@Mikefngarage]

you could have used the template of the other fender and turned it upside down. would come out perfect on that lower rear front fender.

[@brianevans6668]

I use a epoxy primer when I have bare metal to help seal it in. But that just me. It’s a little pricey but worth it.

[@jamiewalton23]

Thanks CT get yourself some paint buddy

[@CTmoog]

Dang man! Thank you! =) =) =)

[@lotuslotus718]

Great work but some gloves may help your hands not getting cut. 😂Anyway you are a professional restorer.

[@Purplemonkey1974]

Get another front fender and repair the back edge with it and the light bucket.

[@dl582]

Just buy a couple of new wings, they are really cheap and you save a lot of time and effort.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, that would be the way to go except we are trying to retain the patina.

[@dl582]

@@CTmoogWell if you want something that looks like it’s ready for the scrap heap…

[@danielvanmourik]

looking good how is rusty when are you woring on him

[@vayabroder729]

It’s been sold

[@kayadizdar]

👍🙋‍♂️

[@yraz144]

Hey, impressive work! Can you share the dimentions of the body trolley? Looks awsome!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! Yes, I will measure it today.

[@phillipaull1055]

VW technical term is seaming welt in parts catalog

[@user-sx8pf1gu9o]

О,ень едленно работаеш обрасци изготавливаются из кусочков покра очного скотча. Его легче мереносить на ремонтние вставки ,повиежбенние участкизаклиеваются кусочками а именно кусочками ,так легче задать форму ремонтной вставки,тотом обрисочсть кинтури маркером,вирезать ножницами и наклееть на метал заготовку ,так получаетсяточней и би трее попробуй тебе понравится

[@raycutts]

Great job, but I do feel the fenders are well over shelf life, why not pick up a couple of aftermarket fenders and save yourself a lot of hassle !

[@ruslanalone8007]

13:46 Be careful, my friend! - one awkward move and your wife will not need you...

[@MiguelRodriguez-pz8wi]

Why are you not using the rotisserie to do the restoration on the bug? I just purchased like yours and would like to see how you attach it to the bug body.

[@dannyfoust3123]

Any chance for pop-out windows in the back to stay cool, or business coup? Another awesome restoration video CT. Gotta love those VW's.