1965 VW Beetle Restoration - Metal Fab & Welding "B" Pillar

[@Chechenzko]

Dude ... this channel is like a Unicorn in youtube... all the VW Dream cars in one place.... Buses, Bugs, Rabbits, Karmanns..... the cherry on top would be to swap'em with a Subaru Boxer PwrPlnt... Awesome!!!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =) It's a lot of fun!

[@santiagouzabal8151]

Great welding job, I've discovered your channel a few days ago and I'm enjoying your work with beetles and other cars from VW. Go ahead! It's amazing

[@GregsGarage]

Coming together! It's kinda like the world's craziest metal sculpture. I always try to imagine what the mold builders thought when they were making the original stamping dies.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Greg! Yes, I'm always amazed at the tools that had to be made to make everything. So many talented people in the world!

[@vwcoco]

Nice work again CT bug looking good sir !!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Andy! 👍

[@jamieverner1893]

Brother, I love to watch your progress and how you have been developing your skills. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out.

[@CTmoog]

I appreciate that! Thank you! =)

[@PapiDoesIt]

I love this project almost as much as your van project. It reminds me of the 1973 1303 Käfer I bought behind a McDonald's in Germany. The owner said it broke down and wouldn't start, and when he tried to jack it up to change the flat tire the jack point ripped through the floor. I paid him 500 DM (about $300 American at the time). I put in a battery and a set of points, changed the tire with a borrowed floor jack, and drove it home (illegally). In Germany a rust hole in the chassis is forbidden. So, like you, I slowly made pieces to fit and welded them in. The car had a 1963 40 horsepower engine and transmission, but I drove it all over Germany and even brought my son home in it when he was born. Wish I still had it.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Papi! That's a great memory my friend. Thanks for sharing! =)

[@nunojose4111]

Youre already a pro broither....im without words....

[@CTmoog]

Wow! Thank you my friend! =)

[@Thomzombie303]

Hi CT, im about to start my bug project, i really love your approach and troubleshooting the metal fabrication. Im new to welding a fab work but am motivated to fire up my new welder and get to work

[@CTmoog]

Awesome! Thank you! Take your time and fun. Lots of great info on KZbin. You got this! =)

[@davidadams007]

Another view into some good progress. Well done

[@CTmoog]

Thanks 👍

[@backyardkombi5466]

Really loving this bug series CT. They have been my favorite.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I might have to do another one! =)

[@backyardkombi5466]

I’ll be here watching

[@kngPopper]

Great work CT. Another step closer to homeplate. This has been this best series for anyone working on beetles or any older car. Looking forward to the next video. Keep it up.

[@CTmoog]

WOW! Thanks =) 👍

[@anthonywright774]

Nothing like a pot of 1850 black gold coffee and CT welding on a Sunday morning

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Anthony!

[@raymondsioson5900]

I am excited to see the whole body painted.

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

It's great to see you work on metal. Keep going CT

[@CTmoog]

Thanks John! =)

[@grantdw236]

another cracking vid Bro...Been waiting for this bit to be done,, so good Thanks CT

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!!! =) 👍

[@troybaker5692]

That looks great! Good job.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!

[@brilog69]

Your getting "Spot" on with your welding!

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! Thank you! =)

[@maverick4177]

More steel than rust now 🙂 coming along nicely 🤟🏻

[@CTmoog]

Thanks 👍

[@Atomshamradio]

Sweet man great job see you on the next one 👍😎

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! 👍

[@debbiehughes795]

It's great to see progress C.T.. looking good. 🎉🎉your confidece is growing. I think the name for this old gal should be patches.

[@CTmoog]

Very cool name! =) I might use that! =)

[@deanmurphy3542]

Very impressed with the work you've done on the bug....massive job. Keep up the good work

[@laurindobarbosa3470]

Congratulations on your work being very beautiful very important is working with old cars a hug from Léo Brasil here at Lau's tapestry 🇧🇷🚘

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man that’s some very impressive metal work CT! I think it came out looking great!👌😎👍nice job man! Looking forward to seeing more updates!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! 👍

[@nikolaostsouknakis685]

Master your are the best!!! Bravoooo!!!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@davidsanderson3902]

Keep it up, it coming together. Take your time it'll be over before you know it 😊

[@surindersandhi3924]

Hi My Dear Friend Very Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shaunmckay8550]

That's corner will be a perfect candidate for the laser welder 😊

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

There you go CT, gettin' 'er done. You've come a long way in many aspects. facing these body work and welding challenges like a champ. Those doors will seem easy now with all your experience in more complicated task. Can't wait to see this bug on the road. I finally made some progress on my bus, but now I learned the hard way a mistake I made and trying to save money is costing me more money. I have to buy a narrowed beam and it's gonna cost me $1,500 for a narrowed adjustable beam.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! 👍 why do you need a narrowed beam? Who are you buying it from?

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

@@CTmoog because I used empi drop spindles and they push your wheels out plus I’m using adaptors to keep my wide five pattern which pushes my wheels out further. Haven’t bought it yet but probably Vintage Vdubs

[@richardhill4862]

You doing good and look forward for more. Be well!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! =)

[@ricardolopezgutierrez1989]

Saludos de Monterrey CT

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Will respond after watching the rest of the video but just want to make sure you know don't have your face in the path of the cutoff wheel even with a face shield. That's why they come with guards on them. I worked with them for years cutting fiberglass and open with a 24 thousand RPM small air 90-degree motor like yours made by Dotco. They would explode once in a great while and went flying. Make sure you test them for cracking before starting. If you lay them down sometimes, they can get damaged.

[@andyhamilton8940]

Fantastic work! Not sure how you keep your patience so well🍺

[@CTmoog]

Me neither....HAHA! =)

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

That was awesome, good fab work. just a bit more on the car to go and really looking forward to the door fab work. I've seen mike do it and when done looked great. I'm sure you can do it.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Tim! 👍

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

hi wish you put the VW Karmann Ghia all back to a daily driver , would be nice to see

[@CTmoog]

Yes, the Ghia is going to be a challenge but I'm ready for it! =)

[@davesgarage3099]

ct,i like how your skills have improved ,..iv been doing this same type of work since before 1980...iv actualy watched you grow and hone your skill set and your confidence to a profesional level .well done man ..we wait to see what the nay sayers say ...then take their words and STOMP EM...hahaha Keep er goin and we will Keep watchin ..

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Dave! 😂😎👍

[@dolf1010]

So much work to rebuild the b - pillar CT 👍

[@CTmoog]

Yes, it's a complex section. =) Thanks buddy!

[@vayabroder729]

We’re getting there! 👍💪👏😉

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! =)

[@tomdale1313]

txs for sharing...

[@CTmoog]

Welcome 😊

[@s.halharbi3149]

عمل رائع..في انتظار الفديو القادم🇸🇦

[@darkfactory8082]

After ospho, just hit it with a wire wheel, then clean the dust with anti silicone and you're ready to color. 😉I would avoid lap joints though... Anyway, it's coming together. Cheers!

[@CTmoog]

thanks man! good tip!

[@jonpeters2700]

I think you still have the bottom of the side window steel that needs to be repaired and the top of the rear window that needs to be repaired. I would close up the rear of your rocker panels at the rear wheel fender well or water and road debris will get thrown in there and cause it to rust out again.

[@CTmoog]

good tip Jon! Thank you! =)

[@nadenolam8368]

Sunday with CT.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@Atomshamradio]

CT TIME LETS DO IT👍👍😎

[@CTmoog]

=)

[@ygaillard38]

Bonjour CT la carrosserie avance dommage pas de précision dans les raccords des tôles je sais que pour un amateur vous faites de vôtre mieux vous êtes une super personne

[@fernandogargari5906]

Hola saludos desde Chile, not to bed

[@CTmoog]

=) Thank you! =) sleep well

[@djambrosia]

Don't forget to cut a hole for the engine bay wiring to come through.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, I forgot about that! =) Thanks man!

[@Pimentel48]

you should make the weldings before the paint.

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏👏Nice

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! 😃

[@tonstuart4400]

Imperial Dinosaur at work.

[@CTmoog]

=)

[@craftybear01]

For the love of everything automotive get rid of the patina. Its just rust that hasnt penetrated yet and will simply leave you with a rust buck in 5 years time. Use it to practice spray painting before moving onto the Ghia.

[@lennym1636]

But it has penetrated threw in some spots, been telling him for months that what he has is not a patina but just a rotted car, a patina is where you have some warn out paint and maybe a very light surface rust and don't get me started on the large overlap patch's ...

[@andyhamilton8940]

Do your own project.

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

What would be quite useful is to use some sort of spray wax that is applied wherever two sheets of metal form a hollow space, to avoid corrosion from the inside, especially when driving around in Florida with a 90 % humidity rating!

[@andyhamilton8940]

Cosmoline

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

@@andyhamilton8940 Is this the name of the product?

[@andyhamilton8940]

@@jurgenkuhlmann9194 what they used to spray on new cars being shipped from overseas. Not sure if it’s still available. Try fluid film possible or melted toilet wax ring. ( Mustie1 credit)

[@motorfreaknew]

Hi CT, a question: what product is that paint you spray on the parts to be welded?🤔

[@CTmoog]

weld through primer and rust protection.

[@shaunmckay8550]

Hey CT are you going to do another one once this one is fully restored? Or start working on my highschool car? The yellow one 😊?

[@CTmoog]

Not sure..... maybe the Karman Ghia. =)

[@shaunmckay8550]

That's is a good question about that section, you think vw would have thought about that on the later models? 68 to present. I'm not sure what year vw stop producing this style. But I do know that they finally decided to stop doing it last year as far as parts.

[@raywilson800]

Wow

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Hey CT, You can't do 74 episode with one particular proyect !!!!! It's not allowed, it's so so bored

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! =)

[@АлександрАнтипин-э6з]

👍👍

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!

[@davidnelson6893]

Well that is pro

[@garymallard4699]

I'm BACK..EL GUAPO....🤓👍

[@georgeclements2742]

I don't know why you did an overlap on the first repair panel rather than butt welding to the remaining metal. Overlapping made the later stages more difficult.

[@Hotrodford]

Whatever happened to the Swamp Dragon? Is it back in the swamp?

[@Patshes]

🆒😎👍!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks! =)

[@Lecknye1961]

hey, when you say we are you talking about the mouse in your pocket?

[@CTmoog]

=) maybe....

[@Lecknye1961]

@@CTmoog you are doing a great job dude. I was just joking. It is looking good.

[@myshopmyrules.3017]

Get a broken drill bit that is thinner then the hole and just cut it flat and grind. It will clean the hole. Most likely a flat bolt would be enough to clean that hole. What harm would it do just to test?

[@robertnauss4815]

Good stuff good to go ... So time consuming.. you need a helper bud feel for ya

[@CTmoog]

Yes, it takes time. Lots of work! =)

[@lancedalman9033]

anymore coming on dodge truck?

[@CTmoog]

not yet....

[@ReiMonCoH]

Coming together 👍🏻

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@gabrielrionegro6645]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Gabriel! =)

[@zefederale1465]

Essa chapa remontada ficou feio

[@michaelhill2844]

1st COMMENT !!!!!!!

[@CTmoog]

Awesome! =)

[@lennym1636]

Too much overlap on those patch's...

[@CTmoog]

good eye! =)

[@2869may]

PLEASE tell me you don't intentionally sag your pants....!

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! These jeans have been to hell and back. They are just about worn out. Time for some new ones.