1965 VW Beetle Restoration - Metal Work Begins!

Today we start the metal work restoration on the 1965 VW Beetle. Removing the old rusted parts and fitting new body panels. Heater channels, luggage area and more. Restoring antique cars complete process. Howdy folks! 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

[@michaeldennison3548]

Really enjoying your videos. I’m behind but still watching!!

[@shaneraven2621]

Excellent build thanks for posting 👍🏻👍🏻

[@backyardkombi5466]

Great to have watched your increase in confidence and ability through the years.

[@d-anger-noodle]

I'm glad you and your family are safe from the hurricane ♥️

[@robertsimmons1716]

Most people would have pulled those genders and said” naa it’s too far gone”. You give me inspiration to tackle my ‘59 Studebaker.

[@TateReggie]

I have two patina VW Bugs ('61 field find and '66 barn find) that I saved. I replaced both floors, heater channels, rear cross members, rear storage shelf, and fender wells in each one. I have a close bond with both Bugs after doing all of that work and can't sell them. You will probably have that same bond with this one. Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing.

[@robj2704]

My first car was a new '68 Beetle. It was a good, durable, car. I drove it hard and it put up with my demands. I remember it was $1,600 US plus $40 for an AM radio. It was a practical car but I was a young man and soon decided I had a need for speed so I traded it for a new '69 Nova SS, and went from 53 hp to 300 hp.

[@GuilhermGs7]

53 cavalinhos?,Caray,Fortinho o Fusquinha

[@gregknister1842]

WHEN I DID MINE I PUT THE HEATER CHANNELS IN PLACE. THEN SET THE BODY BACK DOWN ON THE TUB. BOLTED IT DOWN, THATS HOW I LINED EVERY THING UP. GOOD JOB SO FAR.

[@enfamy_OG]

THATS A GOOD IDEA. 👍

[@teleosus1]

Your dog doesn't seem to be put off by all your hard work and noise. Your dedication to getting the job done is admirable.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, he is use to all the noise going on around the farm. Thanks J! =)

[@dbradford24]

Nice heater channels. I wish I had spent the extra money and bought those instead. My 66 is about road worthy. All metal work is done. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see more progress.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!👍

[@greened57]

Once again I was looking forward to seeing you paint that “65. My vote is to loose the patina. There I said it. That’s the same year I got my drivers license in. My vote is for a beautiful color of PAINT !

[@lachlanstacey6300]

casual 914 in the background, very nice. Cheers for the video too, hopefully going to be following the same process soon so thanks for giving me a look at how I might go about it . :)

[@enfamy_OG]

Great work! Love what you said about there's a million white bugs out there, this one is unique 👌

[@s1amvwbug]

Man, you are so brave doing this. I would be so lost. I am learning a lot. Your approach, taking your time, explaining what needs to be done. Makes more since, fixing/ replacing damage parts. Thank you!

[@CarlosLima80]

I'm following everything here in Brazil. Great restoration.

[@Hotbirdie72]

My respect. This project is a real challenge. Very interesting to watch you. My first car was the same, as most of my generation drove here in Germany .

[@hardware5777]

I've been loving this restore. This is ( or was ) the same color and interior as my 65. Bringing back good memories.

[@henryluebberstedt7819]

Oh, I've had a 1972 VW Bus camper - a car I spent most of the time more underneath than in it. ;-D For the first ride from Hamburg (Germany) to Bozen (Italy) 1200 KM I had a starter motor and a generator as spare parts with me - and the tools.

[@geruto17760]

That's the way to do it. You always carried tools in those days. You'd never know...

[@YanksLife]

Great Proyect..Looking Farward to see it completed👍

[@melanierhianna]

That 1960s bug shell is looking better than my 1970s one did in the 80s! But I do live in a very rainy country! For example taking the fenders off just resulted in bolts taking out parts of the inner wing. The sills, bottoms of doors, bottoms of rear quarters, inner wings, inner front wall, all rotted through. That's not bad!

[@hsnopesium]

I've always wanted to refurbish cars but this is the first videos that shows me just how much body work would be involved.

[@chriss-nf1bd]

Had a 63. My first car. I loved that car. Love the peoples car... All you need is the fifth wheel trailer camper made for it.

[@spfldmilkman]

You have the patients of a surgeon and drive of a gearhead enjoy the journey.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks John!

[@robj2704]

I believe it's important to not lose reference points when cutting out rusted areas. It's better to cut out one part, replace it, and then move on to the next part. This way, you're not losing track of how everything fits; you're maintaining your reference points so that in the end you've maintained all your measurements and there's a better chance everything is going to fit properly.

[@ygaillard38]

Je suis d'accord avec vous pour la découpe des pièces rouillées après il y a un manque de repère pour l'assemblage de la pièce neuve

[@jamiepezoulas4546]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@big10chevy79]

I totally agree👌🏼

[@mrman17]

There's also the issue that the more you remove in one go, the less stable the shell is. It may be rotten metal there, but it does help keep everything in place, even with the door braces welded in.

[@jimsmitn7569]

Agreed👍

[@alstare84]

Great job and great video. Keep going and thanks for sharing!

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

This part is like a tutorial about cars that were made in times when rust prevention / preservation was not common, as cars were not designed to last longer than maybe 10 years or so. So you find rust on the outside, and the deeper you go, more rust!

[@kenty2831]

Enjoy remembering getting an old vw to run as a kid. Your content is beyond my skills, but a teaching tool. Reminds me of simpler times. I am proud of how far you have come, and your courage to keep at it!

[@CTmoog]

Wow, thanks Kent! =)

[@johnlenoir1023]

Tomorrow that definitely look like a lot of work I love the video I love the way you do things thank you so much please continue to keep showing us and good luck on getting for sure running and gone

[@dinahtherst8633]

I appreciated your strategy; when you left some of the old sheet metal for future alignment and fitment, that was sensible.

[@GregsGarage]

I have to agree CT... That is HARD work brother. It's fun watching you let it rip. I miss having a car to weld on... Still on the hunt for a project... My Ghia has been off the lift for about 4 weeks now and I'm having a BLAST driving it. I'm looking forward to seeing your Ghia take shape. Enjoy!!!

[@richardhillage3981]

You are perfect and minucious in details

[@dannyfoust3123]

Love the passion you have for restoring this VW bug! Things just keep getting better. Later'.. you're the man!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Danny! I appreciate that. =)

[@autovagauto6329]

Amazing job done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@craigcervenka7605]

I absolutely love your videos!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@robchesley4591]

I had an old Jeep in high school..thats my thing. My wife had a old bug. Over the years i realized jeep guys and bug guys have a lot in common. We regret selling our first, we love the simplicity of the classic, room is limited, dangerous on the road, the windsheild is in your face, the "new models" arent the same, an we have damn fond memories in them..

[@CTmoog]

Hey Rob, I like jeeps and broncos as well. I really like all types of cars and trucks. Not safe at all...=)

[@peterzinia3767]

Amazing how you stay so upbeat when that bug is clearly in horrible condition. Much respect to you.

[@chriskappes9170]

im glad for this video will watch future videos as well i have 3 60s project at the moment but looking for a bug been wanting to do one for awhile so thank you for this and seeing what my journey can lead to

[@jeffripper7234]

Man , glad u leaven patina , going to be cool , I got a 55 jeep wagon hot rod , doing the same way , brand new , underneath , and patina on top , enjoy the videos , I keep watching 👍👍👍👍

[@aer0101]

Nice Series CT! Love to see those video’s. Just rebuilt my vw bug after 4 years and watching ur videos I really want to get a new project! 😄

[@VicenzoCarvalho]

Following your journey from Brazil. Very nice to see what you is doing in your bug. I have one too, 1975. Good to see this great restoration, I want to see this bug on the street soon !

[@GT.Bugger]

Great to see you just getting stuck in and cutting out all the rot. Just test fitting that luggage tray made all the difference. And the sections in the engine bay are just called side trays.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! Yes, it feels good to get the old rust old and fit the new metal.

[@SAPOCAPU]

Very nice decision to keep patina. A tip for you….before start welding bolt the heating channel to the chassi. Make it go under the body, align everything and them you put some welding spots. Probably you already know, but wanted to help because this project is so cool! I was going to do this once in my bug in Brazil, put ended up seeking to finish another project! Good luck

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Thats some gnarly sheetmetal work i tell yeah wow😯

[@stevenhenry8743]

Love the videos.. love that you have two 914's even more.

[@istvanstevenbaricz705]

Hi! This is a not rush job ever. This tipe of car everyone is love it me to so when is ready is gonna be awesome and expensive. Just carry on and good luck.

[@tiannedepeahul7763]

Holy shit. Makes mh grips seems so trivial! Man, we can learn so much from your perseverance. Tremendous respect. Thanks for taking the time to share with we peons. John in San Antonio

[@lindawallace6750]

Love that VW model!!

[@geruto17760]

Yeah, the best. Having said that, the 50s beetles with the oval rear window and indicators sticking out the sides were awesome too. And the sound if those old gearboxes. Love it. Those are really old school.

[@pedrosanchezjasso2842]

😊😊😊😊😅😮😢🎉😂❤🎉😢😮😅😊​@@geruto17760

[@macstone9719]

Aaah, let's have a beer and snacks and watch it on a lazy sunday afternoon 😁

[@mikelove9832]

First Im so glad your ok !!! Looks like you are losing weight ? Cut back on beer ? or just hard work !!!! Before you weld all thing ! Talk to Mike FN about the body glue ! Man it works !!! better than welding . Also give Fitzee's Fabraications a look at Cut & Butt ! He has a good out look on this ! As always CT Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@donaldfisher8556]

Well, I was on the internet looking for a good book on VW restoration. It's on my mind. With my automotive experience I've never had to drill out a spot weld and was wanting a reasonable heads up on the VW body construction. This is an awesome start to my curiosity being satisfied. Thank you

[@willian0126]

hi i'm william here from brazil watching your video 🤩

[@terrybotts2109]

Those heater channels were rotten cut them out.. Looking good.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Terry!

[@everydayrenaissanceman2246]

Can’t wait to see it go back together.

[@VWJawbreaker]

This car is in better shape than the ‘60 I’ve been working on. Keep up the great work brother 👍

[@alexandredesouzasouza4703]

Hey there, name's Alex. I really appreciate your videos. I have a 1969 beetle and a 1972. I watch your content every Sunday. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Brazil!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Alex! =)

[@ignacioanaya3403]

you are my inspiration by fixing this rusty beetle

[@volunteer681]

restored classic cars. this is great

[@RavindranPillay]

Love this video and looking forward to see earlier version of this VW.

[@The1mrklaus]

You should have welded cross members to stabilize left and right doorposts to each other. To take out fender bolts you heat them red hot with torch and use a 13 mm flex socket. Bolts come out easy that way. Replace heater channels with leaving the body on the floor pan, cut out rusted heater channel, bolt new Chanel to floor and weld to body replacing part of the wheel wells and inner walls and door posts with new parts

[@CJLeTeff]

Amazing work! I’d be scared to death to tackle all that rust! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻Glad to hear you’re retaining the patina! ‘Turning Rust’ guys show how to replicate the patina.

[@LosRhysos]

Great start on the body repairs - really throwing yourself into it! I will be following along and soaking up the inspiration.

[@fabriziof4366]

Bravissimo!!! un saluto da Roma !

[@vivauruguay]

Lots of works by the looks of it. I did a complete restoration of my 64 here down under and it was a lot of learning and fun but I did it over 4 years. Good luck

[@jeanlawson9133]

I love seeing someone use wrenches...😎

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Your doing amazing work 👍... Can't wait to see it going down the road.. keep up the great work 👍.

[@dalewyatt1321]

I love it. Enough said.

[@edilsonpedrodossantos6612]

It's all fantastic!!

[@hkansler]

the body work is very corroded in the structure, better to replace all the underside, the good thing is that in the USA lies if good quality spare parts this helps a lot in the work ... which by chance has a lot ahead yet... good job !

[@walter68bug98]

I would bolt channels and luggage compartment supports to chassis then set body on that way you can align stuff up

[@dorsk84]

While rebuilding parts on my Jeep I just went with full Stainless Steel with my nuts and bolts. And anti-seize and lock washers where necessary, Nylock nuts if able,.... all better than stock fasteners.

[@richardkisulani9098]

Good job sir. I enjoyed watching the build all the way from Africa Kenya to be precise. I’ve learned one or two things from you and i do appreciate. I do restoration too and vw beetle is my favorite and i have two one is 74 superbeetle and 76 standard.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Richard! I appreciate you watching the series. Good luck on your restorations. Keep me updated. =)

[@annies_vw]

awesome progress. i'm tackling a few of the same things on my project so it's been helpful to see your process!

[@gordonmccool2819]

53 years ago I had a 6 volt 1969 White Beetle and the running boards were light gray.

[@stewkeene]

Great progress in this vid CT. Fun to watch. You seem a lot happier since you canceled your home sale and move. Looking forward to the next video 👍🏻

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Stew! Yes, I think it was the right choice for now. Still dreaming of my own plot of land somewhere someday.

[@jaimepalma2417]

Felicitasiones a grandes maestros mecánicos saludos cordiales dé la república de Chile por la razón o la fuerza

[@robintheyooper8943]

I love that you are restoring this baby. It was my dream car at 16, and 42 years later, it still is! Never did get one, and will never be able afford one, but I can enjoy the process of you bringing it back to life! It's a year younger than I am! Lol. I feel as rusty as it is!

[@geruto17760]

Same here. It's surprising though that CT had to pay money to retrieve this wreck from that field.

[@jensbozyk4978]

Respect! 👍

[@dahmouchabdellah8556]

Perfect work best restoration

[@gregmuon]

Skills and confidence have sure leveled up since the Rusty days. Maybe you could finish the repaired sections with red oxide primer. It would sort of match the rust, and it has its own vibe. I enjoy this channel because I learned to drive in a 68 Beetle.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Greg! Good idea. I will pick some up this week.

[@haroldgraham4441]

Fantastic

[@stephankochmann3762]

Hey super class what you're doing there, I'm from Germany. I SUBSCRIBED directly👍👍👍

[@adilsonagibert3962]

Great job

[@johnnyh409]

These old bugs used to give me nightmares! Worked on and off for a VW shop over 20+ years and helped restore over 20 bugs, several Ghia's and a few 914's. It was unbelievable what people would drag in and want restored! Luckily the shop owner has a huge 2 acre parts yard full of old bugs to scavenge parts from.

[@aimeerobson917]

Im thinking about buying one of these beetles and watching this is giving me a better idea of whats to possibly come for me, anyway great work on the car, cant wait to see the final result, im sure itll look and run as good as it used to 👍👍

[@alfonsoveiga6919]

Me encanta el trabajo que haces. Sigo esperando al siguiente video. Un saludo 👋

[@jamesgraham5826]

I know that a lot of people like the old weathered look but I don't see how someone would do all that work and not give it a fresh paint job. Especially if it's supposed to be a complete restoration. So far a great job like what I am seeing hope you keep it up, thanks for the upload.

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

Nice work CT. Keep going

[@CTmoog]

Thank John! =)

[@63VWBug]

Inspires me to keep going on the 63.

[@kenadams5504]

Its got nice patina . You got it just in time.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Ken! 👍

[@chrisrobles2012]

I just bought my first bug, and after one task I now have many tasks and I’m exhausted after one full day of working on it from 8am to 10pm. I also have to do that rear luggage tray .

[@perfeicaodaantiguidade4710]

Fusca muito top meu amigo 👍🏻

[@luissalinas436]

I already want to see the progress, greetings!!! 👏🏻

[@terryraymond7984]

that luggage tray fit like a glove nice

[@dannywalsh840]

You are living out my dreams brother 😊

[@locosporlosvolkys7640]

Wao!,excelente trabajo. Trabajas bien y aprendí mucho con tu video. Gracias!

[@timrakuscek285]

50:10 - 51:43. I feel your every word man. Doing the same thing to my VW Sharan.

[@andunabu3238]

You have the heart of a lion my friend!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@justinsmith847]

This thing will be sweet when it is finished

[@Demop_VW_garage]

That's in great condition just wait to see the oval I'm starting soon (lol)

[@JWClassicVW]

Beautiful 65... love the ride brother!