1965 VW Beetle Restoration - Metal Work Complete

Guys, the metal work on the 1965 VW Beetle is complete. Well almost,. There are a few small things that need to be finished but its real close. Check it out.

[@greened57]

Consider taking that car to the next level by painting it. There are so many beautiful colors.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Ed, not this one. Maybe the next one. It took 60 years for nature it to work it's magic and it look awesome! =)

[@Wsempson71]

I think rusty cars look awful they should always be painted in my opinion just saying

[@KINGVONFRM063]

​@@Wsempson71 he is going for a pattina look on purpose

[@daviddeloera711]

That Rusty bug looks like crap

[@MS-fs5xu]

Paint inside 😅

[@grantdw236]

yeaha man, your all over this welding,cutting shaping Thang.. smick job, on that repair..you have really got the skills now, so good Bro..

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! =)

[@earlsmithson4749]

Congratulations CT, that’s a major hurdle.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Earl!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Excellent CT!! I agree always save as much as the original as possible. You’re on a roll brother!!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! =)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@CTmoog Absolutely! Keep up the good work my friend

[@mikelove9832]

Thanks CT ! I look for Sunday to come just to see how you are doing ! Think Good Thoughts ! Don't Feed the Negative ! Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@frankbartolo5223]

Hay CT practice makes perfect they say and remembering your first welds on rusty you have come a bloody long way Keep at it mate 👍🇦🇺

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Frank! It took a while but we getting there! =)

[@mistermoptser]

As much as I can't wait to see the end result, I will miss seeing what you have done. I have looked forward to watching these videos each week. Most would have walked away from what we first saw but what you have acheived is absolutely awesome. It brings back fond memories of my father and I working on my Beetle in the late 80s. Although the work we done was no where near what you have done. And the fact the chasis and running gear is all mostly new with the original body goining back on with that patina, AWESOME.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Michael! I really appreciate you watching. It makes me smile knowing the memories it brings back for you. Stay tuned. It's not over yet! =)

[@mikehammer4546]

CT, I can really tell your confidence level has gotten much better, your much faster and sure of yourself. Keep up the great job 👍👍

[@c.mendez426]

looking good so far👍

[@Devon_Architect]

Well done! Enjoyed the journey with you. You must be looking forward to using it.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Stephen! The journey not over yet! Stay tuned! =)

[@snowdogs59]

Go ahead CT! Your plug welding skills have really improved. Get her done. Excited to see you driving it soon.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy!

[@maurogalch2098]

Congratulations from Brazil!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mauro!

[@earlt_vw]

Great work a major accomplishment!

[@MASI_forging]

You have done a fantastic job dude. 👍👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@robertalshamma-oo3sh]

I get the “patina” look and think its cool and agree with another poster that its cool because, in this case, it’s real. If it was going to be a restoration you probably would have picked one less rusty to start with. I restored a ‘64 bus about 30 years ago and painted it. Took me about 5 years! Thanks CT

[@jean-robertbourbonnais6279]

AWESOME !!! Keep on motoring MATE 😄😎👍👍GOOD JOB !!!

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Hey CT, pretty cool drilling out welds made at the factory in Germany almost 60 years ago!

[@jfleming5973]

That going to be a beautiful car it aged nicely.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I think you did a great job on that metal work! Looking forward to seeing the next step!👌😎👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy!

[@deanage1983]

Test fit the bumper. Also its not necessary to remove all the black plaint of the new panels. Scuff them up and spray. Great to watch your skills improve over this series. Welding especially Well done CT

[@robj2704]

I can't totally agree with that. Some repair panels come from sources that use the cheapest primer they can. If you know your supplier doesn't cut corners you can have more confidence, but it's not 100%.

[@jimharper3941]

Great job!!! Super excited for you reaching this milestone. Can't wait to see what's next!

Dear Reader, I see Mr. CT develop himself more and more as a specialist in classic models of the VW brand. I can imagine that he will work on a few more models popular in the United States, and broadening his skills even further. And than start a garage, with paid jobs (reduced prices when allowed to film), and creating his own collection on the basis of this extra income. Because he's now starting to become a specialist for repair and maintenance on classic VW models. Chapeau for this achievement. With Kind Regards, Michel F. van den Brun Dutch pedestrian (and classic Citroën fan)

[@Doubleodude]

Looks great man. Rusty Dubbs

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy!

[@handle690]

Brave man welding and putting it on KZbin. Watch out for the keyboard welding masters! I think it looks really good man 😁

[@motorfreaknew]

well done man!😎

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@tomdale1313]

"LET'S DO IT", you're a mean machine...tanks for sharing

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Awesome job CT, after the rest of the minor metalwork and prep can't wait to see the sand and primer and top coat on it. Maybe easier on you rotating fixture. With the doors off you could stand there and work on it turned sideways.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Great job... love what you're doing here. This is going to be a Great VDUBS!!!... i don't like fake patina.... but this Is the Real Deal!!

[@davidadams007]

Big milestone CT! You got to it and did a great job so far. Perfection is a fool's errand and also in the eye of the beholder. So far this is perfection, really like you keeping the years of weathering on this one.

[@dolf1010]

Wow , great CT ! C' ant wait to see you drivin this baby , 👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! =)

[@davidmspinelli8951]

Looking awesome CT! You'll be driving it in no time!

[@anthonylatronica5108]

You've done a great job, especially considering this is your first experience

[@laurindobarbosa3470]

Good night here in Brazil, good morning and a great show, congratulations excellent work and may God always bless you here still tapestry Lau's solution a hug 🇧🇷🚘👍

[@TheStig1961]

I still keeping an eye 👀 on you here from Dalsbruk in Finland. Rega

[@toddjohnston4788]

Been watching from the beginning..and yes I'm getting excited 😊....great job your plugging away learning and gettin er done!

[@khaledalmidani8234]

good job man

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! =)

[@mikemuller4376]

great work, CT cant wait to see it run

[@darkfactory8082]

CT's kustoms garage... 😉 I like it. You're doing big progress and giant steps, but there are more spots that need attention and remanufacture. Keep an eye on every rust hole, since it's usually the culprit for rust starting. It's like badly cured cancer, which is returning asap. Anyway, it looks good, so you have just to proceed till the end. Cheers. Keep on

[@wrenchingwithrob6001]

Really enjoyed all of the videos despite all the haters. I've been with you since you pulled the Dragon out. I hope to see you back at that one sometime too. Keep it all going!

[@CTmoog]

Hey Rob! Thanks man I appreciate that. Yes, I would like to get back on the Dragon at some point.

[@Jb42996]

That engine seal should work good now, and your welding is getting better and better great job.👍

[@S2NAZ]

Really coming along CT 👍🏻 It’s really a shame though that you’re only able to do just a little bit a week. Wouldn’t it be great if you were able to concentrate on it for a solid week 😊

[@CTmoog]

Hey Stew! Yes, that's the goal. I need to find a place where I can work on it everyday! =)

[@S2NAZ]

@@CTmoog I do hope you get there. Makes me want to come and work on it for you while your at work so you can get it done! 😂👍🏻🫵🏻

[@fernandogargari5906]

Good job cogratulation, saludos desde Chile un abrazo

[@MitchellPetersoncustomdrone]

Coffee with CT, what could be better. Your welding has really improved. Thank you!! Mitch in Marysville

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mitchell! =)

[@terrybotts2109]

Looks great brother.

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

Congratulations CT man it looks sweet👍i know your keeping the patina is cool what would be cool have a custom logo on the doors make it look old have it say CTS GARAGE AND CUSTOMS that would be cool alot of rat rodders do that alot though i give you a idea, its been along journey with this build great job CT later👍✌

[@CTmoog]

Hey Atom! Thats a great idea man. I might do that! =)

[@seang7012]

Amazing to watch the progress here (and YOUR progress here)...impressive to say the least! I know the intent is to leave it 'weathered' but given all the time, sweat and $ here, I wonder if it's worth it to soda blast the car and paint it a la new. For sure it will make the care more valuable/a better long term asset for you and the next person when you do go to sell it.

[@danielhelbig1116]

I feel like with all of his hours and $ already put into the car I see no reason why he should make it “another patina car” I 100% agree with you that he should sandblast/repaint the body. Especially with all the metal work and new parts.

[@shrikantsarsar]

Nice Work CT Its Really Looking Good 👌👌👍

[@brilog69]

I had a 65 baja. I wish I could have put the stock stuff back on like you!

[@CTmoog]

Hey Brian, they are still out there. See if you can find another one. =)

[@avanm420]

Looking great!

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi CT, Wow you really accomplished here a great deal of understanding how to approach each piece of welding and fit the metal in the best way, when I look back on meeting you on your channel for the first time, I can say you may be proud of what you have done so far you getting better and better for each part you come to preserve for the future, Well-Done 👍🏻💪🏻🍀🇺🇸,Greetings Hubertus 🙏🏻🇳🇴🇳🇱☮🛠

[@CTmoog]

Hey Hubertus! Thank you my friend! That means a lot coming from you! =) Thank for sticking by me.

[@HubertusSchaper]

@@CTmoog MyPleasure as always when I Look at your Escapedes,Love it.

[@geruto17760]

One man's LEGO is another man's beetle. 😂

[@laranadejuan]

espectacular, te seguí desde el principio era emocionante todo lo avanzado, buen trabajo

[@ricardolopezgutierrez1989]

Saludos de Mexico CT

[@jimihendrix1575]

I wanna see that rusty bus of yours again.

[@t21229513]

Awesome!

[@glennw60]

All that great work and it’s still gonna look like crap not painting it.

[@backyardkombi5466]

Excellent🎉

[@richardhill4862]

Thumb's up sir!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Richard! =)

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

Definitely not winter Rainey day drivers. When sealing areas keep in mind how water gets in and out. Evaporation out of a seam can save an area. When u wash it or hit puddles water get in, seams in engine compartment can evaporate water out with engine heat. Or water is trapped and just rust to hell fast.

[@josepilicitaluje1116]

Saludos desde Ecuador

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes are pro at this

[@CTmoog]

Thanks David!

[@davidnelson6893]

@@CTmoog For sure

[@moritagc8633]

Está bien el vocho vas a restaurar una Brasilia saludos

[@actionautopartsjaymephilli3171]

I have a 63’ I’d like to fix someday.

[@geruto17760]

63s were great. Love the different engine lid with the small 'nose' and the cool handle. Like a Herbie, I guess.

[@johnkelly6942]

Did this car have a gas gauge? In the early 1970’s I learned to drive standard shift in a 1960 and will always remember hitting the reserve lever down on floorboards.

[@CTmoog]

Hey John, yes it has a gas gauge. Sound like fun! =)

[@dalewyatt1321]

Body work finished means party time, or buy yourself a treat.

[@rachiddarraa1859]

جميل جدا هذا العمل الذي تقوم به 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@jamiewalton23]

Sweet job CT loving the videos, any news on Rusty

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Jamie! Yes, we will have an update on Rusty soon.

[@dannythach624]

Trunk is Groceries will be Rear and Transmission will be Front. New Speedometer. Painting Red.

[@shaunmckay8550]

Hey CT, I saw a laser welder and I wonder if you have seen it? It might help on your next metal work.

[@eliasmora715]

[@dariorodriguez756]

Great job CT!!! What gauge is the sheet metal your are using for the patches??

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! =) 20 gauge on this patch. I like to use 18 if possible but 20 is easier to shape and I had some laying around.

[@andrewbrown1463]

CT what gauge metal are you using? Why no weld thru primer on the exterior of the patch prior to bumper bracket install? Your skills are really progressing. Hope to get back to the 914 at some point!

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

When all is finished and done, I would like to know how many Percent are orignal, i.e. 1965 vintage. With the rest (it must be a large part of the body alone) being redone! P.S.: I forgot to mention: my parents drove Beetles (aka VW Käfer) until 1985. These cars never failed on them, as cars like Peugeots or Citroens (froggy cars!) wouldn't start at sub - zero temperatures! Throughout all this bodywork to replace these rust - eaten parts of the body, one thing becomes clear: with the invention of zinc - plated auto bodies cars now lasted twice the time!

[@paulbickmore4523]

Looking great!!! Are you planing to clear the body? I noticed some were commenting on painting the inside and engine compartment which I think is a great look

[@wellingtonrosa4157]

Fusca mais top, vai ficar muito original. Show 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

[@orlandocosentino2386]

Parabéns otimo serviço

[@thomasweatherford5125]

How about that super-floppy door/door skin? That was super rusty. Did you track down a donor?

[@CTmoog]

Hey Thomas, yes I have another door that is in great shape but I might try and fix the original door first to keep the patina.

[@AngelMartinez-yb6fq]

Donde ordenas las parted Negras?

[@LeonardoValente_]

Lovely job CT , what's your soldering machine ?

[@svantte66]

why didn't you put a primer on the clear sheet where you welded the black sheet?

[@geruto17760]

That's probably what the factory did, too. Hence the damage.

[@bernardgadbois2066]

just out of curiosity how much have you spent in parts so far ?

[@snub361]

TOP!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy!

[@terryraymond7984]

What about the front doors?

[@donreihl9566]

you a much better welder.

[@pauldekoning6355]

Great work! I have a question, how do you prevent the warping of the body due to the heat of the welding? Looking forward to more videos!

[@geruto17760]

Can't be very hot if he is holding the metal sheets with his bare fingers.

[@muhammadarsalkhan4048]

Wire brush all car and paint it like puttina it will keep body from rusting indeed it should not be perfect but protection

[@dogit1840]

You can rent or buy a sandblaster in my day I could easily sandblast the whole interior DA it with 80 and prime it one day next day do the exterior

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Time to put it on the road and call it done And pass to the dragoon proyect ct

[@dogit1840]

You cannot prime over sand blasted metal without sanding it

[@marcoocram815]

Why starting so many cars and finishing no one? How about the ghia?🤔

[@robertjean659]

Rusty???

[@CTmoog]

Hey Robert, thanks buddy. We will have an update on Rusty soon.

[@samirsattam]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@scot4u]

Carent see the point of welding onto paper thin metal

[@samirsattam]

اول مشاهد 😂😂

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! =)

[@dogit1840]

You're going a long ways to try and keep it original patina is it because of the price of automotive paint & primer

[@KINGVONFRM063]

Hope you dont paint it and stick with the patina 😊

[@natalinowerty]

welding new metal on top of the old metal not a good job..

[@ugurkayabasi1987]

Güzel iş yapıyorsun ama şu arabayı bir kumlasanda tüm çürükler ortaya çıksa ve astar atıp ondan sonra yapılacakları yapsan yaptığın yerler gene paslanıyor 😢😢😢

[@geruto17760]

Time doesn't stand still. A fact of life. There's constant change.

[@ervinbeci728]

I think all the frame is rust ..specialy in the back...is better to do some sand blast to see more better what you have to cut...that.s so boring to see cut here and there...!!!@$@

[@snowdogs59]

Go ahead CT! Your plug welding skills have really improved. Get her done. Excited to see you driving it soon.