1966 vw bug find. can we get it to run?

[@jimthommes9740]

I don't care if this video is 5 years old. This channel is a treasure trove of information for the amateur mechanic/home tinkerer.

[@Standswithabeer]

the shots of the lumber truck towing the bug were no less than time travel. Thanks.

[@SailorSam41]

At 76 I'm too old to be repairing ancient vehicles any more, but I loved watching you guys. As you worked I could smell again the old cracked rubber and stale gasoline. When you were through and backed the old VW into the garage I reached to open a letter from today's mail and was left wondering why there were no blackened greasy fingerprints on the envelope! Thank you for a wonderful trip down memory lane.

[@SailorSam41]

To Patches Cessna (whose response I can no longer find), there was never any doubt I'd be repairing vehicles till the end, but I was hospitalized with a stroke back in January, in which I lost 50% of vision on my right side. And it took several months before my eyes could focus together on the same object. What a pain that was. I can no longer ride my motorcycles or drive an automobile. Thinking in a linear fashion has become so exhausting that I soon have to walk away and spend hours waiting to recover the energy to do even the simplest of tasks. All I did was go to the dentist, where the Novocain the doctor gave me slowed my heart to where it was pumping slow and irregular. All that time I was at peace with the world. When he raised the chair the clot that had formed went to my brain and I wondered at the sparkling fireworks in my right eye as that section of my brain was dying. To everyone who finds this I say take life nice and slow and savor everything you do, for you never know when the time will come when all you have are your memories. No complaints from me in all this, for I have lived a good and honorable life. Though I must say losing your driver's license is a lot worse than I ever imagined.

[@deepblue69uk]

@@SailorSam41 Thanks for sharing this Nomad1700. Keep well!

[@SailorSam41]

@@deepblue69uk Thank you Richard, the truth is when I look around I see I am doing quite well. Except for the blind area in my vision and slow thinking I am pretty much healed. I am still receiving monthly checks from my time in Vietnam in '65, and the VA takes care of all my medical expenses for no charge. Which is pretty amazing. On a frozen winter's day back in the mid '90's I found myself at the bottom of an iced over lake where after what felt like 20 minutes, I slipped out of my body and found myself standing a gently rolling meadow with grass up to my knees and tiny white butterflies flying here and there. I could actually feel the sun warming my back and was studying what looked like several elms in the far distance as I kept wondering which way I was supposed to go. It was then the choice was presented if I would like to stay or return. Since I had several children at home who needed a father I immediately chose to leave, and in the blink of an eye I was back on the bottom of that lake. At the time I didn't believe any of this even though I'd experienced it for myself, for I was convince when you die you're dead. Sometime later I discovered what are called the "summerlands," where we go at the conclusion of a lifetime to get things sorted out and see where we fit in for a time on the other side before venturing forth in a new incarnation. All this to say I understand our physical body dies but the true being that we are lives on, and on, and on. And the actual dying part is a gentle painless, even comfortable, slip slipping away. Remember, we live in the valley of the "shadow" of death; the death we anticipate here is not real.

[@SuperUncleRyan]

@@SailorSam41 God bless you sir. I sure appreciate your attitude.

[@lakesideview1181]

@@SailorSam41 Beautifully stated ! Thanks for sharing.

[@bradleybuyer5541]

LOVE your beetle and bus videos! Had a '62 beetle as my first car back in the early 70s, so they mean a lot to me. Ever hear of this one? I was driving it about 50mph out in the country and the left rear wheel came off, pushed through the fender and rolled out into a field as I skidded to a stop - seeing sparks shoot out the back in my side mirror. We found the wheel and what happened was the cottar key worked itself out of the axle nut and the whole assembly came off. Luckily the nut and cottar key were still in the hubcap, so we got it put back together and I was on my way. Ordered a new fender and was good as new.

[@foghornleghorn4197]

Huge thanks from South Florida! Hurricane Irma is on the way & you Sir gave me the confidence to tackle my Briggs & Stratton 5500 10 HP generator that was sitting a long time & wouldn't start! (No one can find a generator to buy to save their life down here!) 1. Pulled the spark plug - yep there's spark. 2. Trickled some gas down the spark plug hole. 3. Kind of wanted to fire 4. Smelled the gas in the tank - yep, been sitting for four years & damn it, the gas line was in the "On" position. 5..Drained the old gas & put new gas in. 6. Pulled the carb & dismantled it. 7. Didn't listen to Mustie & got carb cleaner all over big rubber O-ring looking thing. Expanded like crazy. 8. Put carb together & reassembled. Won't stay running. (Must have not gotten it right) 9. Dismantled carb again, this time blowing air in and out of everything. Reassembled. 10. Pulled the handle & it caught & now stays running! Whoo Hoo!!!!!! Thanks agains for your great & helpful videos.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Some times all the money in the world couldnt help you but knowledge does. Hope you got through that ordeal allright though.

[@rrcoster]

Another VW Bug saved. You are the go to guy when it comes to VW repair and restoration that for sure

[@no_handle_required]

Everytime one of these cranks up I feel a little joy.

[@richardfrost6473]

Thanks without your videos no one would learn how the basicsystem of engines . One in a million . .Thanks again from the UK .

[@DeadKoby]

Despite never owning, driving, or working on a vintage VW, I can see the simplicity of them being appealing for projects.

[@danielventura8073]

The trick is finding one that isn't all rusted out. I had 2 that went to scrap, the 66 and a 72.

[@danielventura8073]

New England road salt is a killer.

[@charger19691]

Another sweet old Bug saved by Mustie and friend. That little guy would make an excellent "Herbie". Thanks for sharing!

[@TechGorilla1987]

Sweet!! I love the smell of Mustie in the morning! Excellent way to start a morning...

[@fireman257]

0020hrs here, might stay up and watch it!

[@chooch1353]

3:36 PM here but I love smell of Mustie anyway

[@cristinathiessen1440]

Back in 1985 my Dad got me a 1973 super bug and I love it! I had just got come from my senior trip and he ask me to go work two head of cattle that was sick. I said ok and he open the barn door and there was the baby blue bug in the the barn!!!! I was so happy and I cried. I had two kids my sister and Little brother in the very back and my mom and aunt in the seat. No one the the front set beside me but off we went to my aunt about two and half miles away!!!!! Great memories!!!! Thanks for showing me this bug

[@esqueue]

I guess that you are aware that we love these "Will it run?" videos. Thanks for another one.

[@ddd228]

Nah, I never change the engine oil. There is oil in it! it's just discolored. that engine may be from neglect. Sorry. Check valve clearance? What is that?

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

Great video. Most people think the old air cooled VW's are pieces of junk, the vehicles are just simply misunderstood, they're easy to work on and very,very reliable with simple routine maintenance. I started building my first one a 62' with parts and pieces bought from an old VW salvage yard with my earned lawn mowing money at 14 yrs old, and by the time I was 16 yrs old, I got my drivers license and my VW was registered up and running, 37 yrs later I'am still driving air cooled VW's. Thanks for sharing your story. Kind regards! Eric Dee.

[@henryzabel1746]

Brought back memories for me , I only rebuilt three VW air cooled engines . In the 70s we could completely rebuild an engine for about $300 . After working on the over electrical , computer controlled junk they make now it would be relaxing rebuilding one of these . I trouble shot several fairly new ones where the engine was wrecked because people put multi weight oil in , so the viscosity valve would not open and they would burn up with zero oil going through cooler . We built one Bradly GT Kit for a guy . That was just about the most fun ever ! I get guys that say they want to learn about mechanizing etc. but they never devote the time to swing by .

[@armitage1950]

Henry Zabel What's this about a viscosity valve? I've only worked on old American Flatheads, but I really want to try my hand at a 66-older VW. That said, I only run 10-40 full synthetic in my rebuilds, works great. Never heard of it causing issues in older motors, but as I mentioned, I'm ignorant of VW.

[@benwilson1979]

Ive wanted a VW Bug since I was a teenager. 2 have slipped through my fingers, and now they are getting real hard to come by. These videos make me incredibly happy. Thanks.

[@stephanieadkins9369]

Just do it you won't have any regrets I have had mine for about 25 years

[@bellevue260]

I love how you use the old iron to pull the old iron!

[@itzquinnie1726]

I always enjoy watching your videos your video's always teach me alot i love messing around with small Motors and cars when i can ive learned a fare bit from watching your videos as well as tinkering in the garage in my spare time keep the awesome video's coming

[@michaelhartzell9758]

Great looking car. Just to prove, it doesnt take but a screwdriver and a hammer to get an old bug to run. Your finds of these bugs are amazing and im envious of all that are still around in your area. Great video

[@vwnut1967]

Mustie1 towing is the best around. thanks again

[@MrPyroBomb]

is this ruby number 2

[@vwnut1967]

nope DAISY #1

[@MrPyroBomb]

vwnut 1967 nice you gonna restore it or just make it a sunday cruizer

[@vwnut1967]

restore

[@bevanpope7924]

Great video. Jealous of your collection. Have 3 bugs and a bus... One day I will be as clever as you guys are! Thanks for sharing.

[@xr2james]

Great video! Love how you just took it straight out on the road haha!

[@jamminjr7856]

That PB blaster is miracle juice!! I had a stuck valve on the Yanmar diesel in my sailboat from sitting for 10 years before I bought it. One quick blast and it freed right up. Been running fine for over a year.

[@bonnie8441]

Mustie is the kind of bloke you'd have complete confidence and piece of mind in,working on your car or bike...or mower..anything with an engine basically

[@felixnieves317]

U f

[@spresc2180]

My first car was a 65 very light grey Beetle. Learned to adjust points, plugs, condenser, oil bath air filtration, etc etc on that car. Fond memories. Great vid.

[@robertcavalluzzi8112]

It's amazing how many vw bugs abandoned in this country

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

putting the old splitty to work . love it. how it used to be

[@I_Am_Michael]

the real reson I started watching your channel. finding and fixing old VW. thanks

[@Polaventris]

When Mustie is on the job, it is going to either run or cry and run.

[@JodBronson]

+Polaventris - LOL

[@blackheavyblans]

Lol

[@mohinderkaur6671]

Except if it is Beaver Villiers 2 stroke.

[@gertraba4484]

extra points for the fuel leaks on the dizzy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Averageskill]

In my late teens/early 20's I learned everything about gasoline engines within the first year I bought a 65 baja bug. (1979) My friends and I worked on that thing all the time.

[@ConorsHead]

Mustie I'm in Brazil right now and you wouldn't believe how many vw bugs and kombi buses there are here. Got a lot of video of them when I get back I'll upload

[@henrique9415]

Realmente aqui no brasil há muitos vw nas ruas ainda

[@ConorsHead]

I know! i loved seeing them everywhere. Loved Brasil

[@thegeoffphillips]

I'm really happy to know there are people in the world who know how to do this stuff without using google. Incredible, sir!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Well done guys, and nice end-card footage too :)

[@bufford14]

Your are amazing on the VW's. Your diagnostic skills are out of this world. Great job.

[@Masterbaconator]

saw the title, paused. the answer is yes... back to the video

[@tangorenagade]

I hope you see this comment. But please keep up the nature scenes you close with. I have not seen them often but they are so great. I know this is only one view on your click but my buddies and I (about 9 people) just keep this on repeat in the garage. It's one of those calming trance like moments here. It's strictly a hobby shop.

[@YourLockerzPal]

"Will it run?" Of course it will! It's it's mustie's hands

[@phrankus2009]

Good to have such an awesome friend, as YOU ! THANKS SO MUCH !

[@tommartyn]

Really awesome man. :) Thing is beautiful. Pretty great way to end a day of bringing an old beast back to life, some relaxation at the creek. That's the way to do it. :)

[@Quacks0]

Yeah I liked the "peaceful stream" ending, too :)

[@presbyterosBassI]

One of the better looking VWs that has gone through your yard.

[@mikelavigne5085]

I don't understand why anyone would hit dislike on one of these videos. I mean if it's not your thing just go look for something you're interested in. Why take the time to hit dislike? I put it down to the fact that this world is blessed with way more horses arses than it has horses.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

I know what you mean man

[@jefferyrightmire9520]

There are some people with issues that do not allow them to enjoy the good stuff.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@jefferyrightmire9520 ,i agree!

[@mountainman5025]

freedom of choice...Like your favorite sports team, being Democrat or Republican...Some like some don't that's why it's there...thumbs up like thumbs down not. simple

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@mountainman5025 ....I think there is a difference between the things you mentioned and someone puting free info or free entertainment out for people to enjoy.... So someone with a disease must not like those things....

[@rodmandealerman3297]

Oooh, that sounds like Heaven above. The noise a vintage VW makes when it's under power brings tears to my eyes. The only other sound that does that is a vintage Mopar starter (like the '76 Duster I owned so long ago). That Beetle would have an easy life if I was fortunate enough to own it! Many, many thanks for this Mustie!

[@michaelb.5345]

Again Mustie you have made my Friday morning by your video being about a Volkswagen and making it run. And you have a good neighbor there in Brian, hope I spelled his name right.

[@RK-kj8di]

I have owned well over 20 pre '68 VWs in the past and miss then dearly. I plan on a replacement soon. Thanks for the great video.

[@blair79bear38]

20 of them, are they that unreliable ?

[@RK-kj8di]

I owned the VWs out of pure love and respect. I drove a '63 ragtop bug from Socal to college in Eureka, CA [about 700 miles]. I had a '66 bug with a 1835 and dual webers that could out perform my girl friends Camaro from stop sign to stop sign along the strand in SoCal. I had a few oval window bugs and a factory sunroof '69 squareback. I really miss the '63 ragtop [last year for the ragtop].

[@MrWoowootila]

Put some marvel mystery oil in the oil and the engine will smooth out in a few thousand miles.

[@williamrullo4933]

love the truck and bikes i saw them a few weeks back at the volks fair show . the bikes are works of art couldnt stop looking at them . your an artist and a true craftsman.

[@amishguy54]

all most every bug that i have revived from sitting had mice nests on top of the fin's inside the fan housing. ive seen way too many motors frezze up tight because there not cleaned out and over heat

[@throttlebottle5906]

I second that finding and most have debris plugging the bottom cylinder deflector tins, nothing like cooked pistons, rings and cylinders.

[@Billythebubble]

Will it run? Yes!! Mustie1 you teach us so much by watching your videos, thank you!

[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

Nothing worse than being tailgated all the way home!

[@jacobstephen9034]

4 wheels on My wagon what's even worse is that hes getting tail gated by a Beatle. xD

[@cecilshivers5386]

Two bugs hook together. 🐉🐲 Lol.

[@RedfishInc]

Never been a vw fan boy but ya gotta love seeing an old car on the road again.

[@dposer10]

can you get it to run? mustie you can get anything to run

[@NarfBLAST]

All good machines just want to run, they just need some help at times.

[@muskokamike127]

if he can't get it to run, he can get it to walk briskly! lol

[@insan4833]

oik

[@insan4833]

gpr

[@insan4833]

hmlniuibunin

[@MrWinger1951]

I had a 1966 VW bug, same color and had a sun roof. Bought it for $50 back around 1974. Pulled the engine and rebuilt it and loved driving it on short trips to the beach with my surfboard sticking out of the sun roof.

[@davidhelmuth7654]

Will it run?😂😂😂😂 More like how long till we make it run! Cuz it's gonna run!!!!

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

i just have to tell you. That is the Best paint job i have EVER seen on your pickup! i would just FLIP for that BAD BOY! That's sayin' something as I have been in a chair since Oct 17th of 93! Yes, of course, a guy in a chair can do flips, sure. Sometimes its even on purpose!

[@aleblanc3547]

"...probably varnish on the valve stems keeping them from closing..." Wow! Please take 1.5 seconds and list everything you DON'T know about VWs! :>)

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

My first car was a 1970 Green Beetle. I loved that thing. Great Video. It brought back a lot of memories.

[@zx8401ztv]

A nice place to fish :-D. The engine whisperer strikes again :-D

[@jackmehoff2961]

the Dub whisperer lol

[@billramsey2337]

That was a great video! I've always loved those VW Bugs and am fortunate enough to have one just like that one.

[@jobvdboom5000]

I saw a Citroën DS today

[@smiffy1071]

Job vd Boom so did I, a 1973 DS21ie pallas.

[@JPilot2]

G'day, Mustie! You've made my Friday morning, too! Then offering to tow it home with your 1959 split window pickup. A great video about '1966 VW Bug' find, and getting her to running again. Cheers! :-)

[@blair79bear38]

And I thought the old girl was about to rupture a hernia or something. Justnot used to those things being able to do much. my uncle had a VW pickup while he waited for a Ford he had ordered. the thing sat in the bush for decades when his Ford finally arrived.

[@ronbutler6502]

THEY ARE GREAT MY GREAT GRAND POP CAME FROM GERMANY HAD SIX OF THEM LOVE THEM BUT AT 70 I DONT THINK I WILL HAVE ANOTHER....WHERE DO U FIND ALL THESE GEMS LOVE THEM MY MAN RON IN NY

[@gordonmaurer5236]

I'm 85 and still have a very large collection of VW air cooled bug parts Been worging on them for 52 years. I don't think I will quit till until I die .I worked for VW starting in the 50s and still enjoy them.

[@ChalkTalk76]

Fantastic Mustie1, you are a VW wizard! Will follow vwnut and see what is next.. no pressure ;)

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

WOW....No plates.....No inspection sticker....No insurance....Where I live they would lock you up forever if caught. And "But officer we were just working on it" would not fly. Good video tho....

[@johnkramer7161]

It was registered. Brian didn't want the plate on video. I think I remember Mustie saying that in New Hampshire you have to register any vehicle that is being towed unless it's on a trailer.

[@mcgsgg]

dont need inspections in N,C, for antiques.....

[@ignition_mission7574]

Morning Mustie! keep up the good work!

[@waynedavis2505]

Can we get it to run? lmao Mustie could get maple sap to run in july

[@jeffkamen2307]

This is EXACTLY the kind of find I would love to get here in CT. Minimal work to get going, but plenty of work still to get it right. I'm sure the price was decent too. And I learn something new every time I watch your videos, Mustie! Thank you!

[@yellownp22541]

The closing scene was out of this world. I am envious. Great video

[@mohamedjaleel1229]

I love the Beetle and I love it's restoration activity, unfortunately I'm not a mechanic. I loved watching the whole episode.

[@born_again_torinos]

Your knowledge of VWs is impressive, most impressive.

[@adamburke7745]

Love your moment of ZEN at the end! Great work keeping these old things alive! My first restoration and motor rebuild was a 66 VW.

[@brianmulligan6239]

You two are good neighbors !

[@muskokamike127]

that bug truck is killer!!! what an awesome little beastie......

[@richardfeeney4713]

You sound like a super nice guy to be around. Great video✌

[@bigmac965]

Man, I love the sound of a V Dub engine running! I've always wanted to have one powering my shop air compressor!

[@bxpress6507]

Its very rewarding to bring back to life a relic of the past👍😎

[@sonofedmund5004]

This takes me back. My great Aunt had a 1600 Bug in the late 70's. I think she got it because it was cheap, she drove it like a demon! I remember my Dad cussing because he couldn't keep up with her in his 1300! Happy Days!

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Normally long videos don't hold my attention but yours I watch all the way threw, Liked

[@larrymcfarland6448]

I do the same thing, i enjoy tinkering with boat ,its a for sure love ,hate hobby but it does helps me to work on my patience, & thinking things thru. We can enjoy doing it & learn something everyday, or we could let it wear us out . Theres aways a choice . To Be positives .For me self control supressing anger or getting stressed out If I Do I'll just get away or a diffrent direction Really liked all the actual in the moment honesty may God Bless your kindness for sharing whats it all about....

[@chuckdilmore2040]

Congrats on the SKILLS! Very enjoyable to watch.

[@upperpine]

Hey, my first car was a 1966 bug (1300cc) and I spent a lot of time under the hood. Great memories. Thanks.

[@Luigi-pk8mk]

I had 2 VWs back in the old days. A Fiberfab Dune Buggy and a '65 Beetle. Had one good engine between the 2 of them! I put a wiring harness in the Buggy because it was built from a '56 VW and the old wiring harness was falling apart (this was in 1972-73). Wish I still had it.

[@MattmanCDN]

Pretty dang clean for the vintage ! has a nice original glow to it!

[@_Chaoticollie_]

Got home, look in my feed and jumped a little. A new Mustie video AND OF A CAR! Happy me!

[@markusbrandly9007]

Great Video !! Just bought a 1971 Super beetle convertible which did not run since 2003 No brakes, no battery but all original car from the desert Tomorrows the day to try to get it to run..... wish me luck

[@mcgsgg]

just bought a 1973 Super Beetle all stock ---like new.....love it...

[@richardwarnock2789]

Nice VW start up thanks Mustie and Brian That'll be a good project car for Brian !!! ; )

[@daleinarizona1561]

I am really enjoying your videos. As a 12 year old boy, I was short in stature but when a neighbor bought a 1970 VW bug, it was the first car I could see over the top and I could reach the pedals too. Always wanted to get one. In Germany I bought a 1970 Bus and LOVED it. We toured all over Europe until my wife rolled it in a snow storm. I would love to get one of the vehicles if you have one.

[@falxie_]

Haha seeing your old truck hauling it with those bikes in the back is quite the sight

[@axeman6560]

Seeing these VW s bring back soo many memories , very enjoyable and so real.

[@canuktravels4970]

This is a whole lot of memories for me as my 1st car was a 1961 Volkswagen bug in 1972 so I could drive back and forth to College everyday. It did not have a gas gauge but it did have a dip stick (no jokes LOL). I bought it for $25.00 from a friend that was stationed to Germany and it ran great until the 1st winter it was a wicked cold Feb. of 73 and just came off the highway about 3 miles from the house and BAM i pushed in the clutch and coasted to the curb. Long story short i got towed home my dad bought a $40.00 dollar replacement motor that was under a tarp from a neighbor. We spent the next weekend pulling out the old motor and installing the new used motor and it worked !!!!!

[@missbish1000]

Love the video, helped me decide to finally get another bug, had one in my 20's, slow, my noisy little snail racer as I called it but was the most fun little car I ever owned and could go places many people would not believe these days.

[@bigred8438]

That is a really great colour. Usually red goes pinkish after fairly short time frame, but paint looks great. That one is far to clean to molest either......sheesh! it doesn't even blow smoke!!!! Please just restore it!

[@erikhertzer8434]

I had a ‘67 bug...rolled it in high school in ‘78...walked away without a scratch. Then got a ‘74 Super Beetle...got me through junior year of college, then I jumped a few rungs and in my senior year of college got an 1980 Audi 4000 5 cyl....I felt like the BMOC!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Wow! That was amazing to see it sort of come back to life.

[@MikeGuy993]

Always great to see them run! loved the exterior towing shots too!

[@Popeye64]

Hi Mustie. You must know that I learn a little more everytime I watch your videos. My son laughed at me while I was watching he sat next to me and I am telling him what we used to do. And everytime I say something you start doing it. It was as if I were talking to you. LOL. Keep up the good videos. Thx for teaching us.

[@thevandal7114]

Every time I see your old lumber truck I just fall more in love with the patina that you have. I really like that look personally I think it adds character and preserves it's age in a very good way. Good video by the way.......................as always!

[@pegtooth2006]

I miss visiting New England where you find 'normal' Americans. Beautiful scenery. At first I thought you might be from Ontario until I clued in, Mustie1. Have a great day, sir. Enjoy your channel: always an automatic like.

[@dockmasterted]

I just love the bikes in the back of your service truck my friend!

[@plaid13]

nice to see an old car put back on the road. Hope it gets repaired properly and made a proper reliable driver.

[@johnfleury5430]

I discovered you a few days ago sir you have all my respects I would shake your hand if I was in your neighborhood mechanic and welder myself you're reminding me of.my.father by the way he owned a saab 96 in the seventies 850cc 2 strokes and he rebuilt lots of vw take good care