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

I helped my friend buy the vw bug from another friend, then offered to tow it home with my 1959 split window pickup. after it was home we proceeded to get it running . to follow the restoration please follow Brian as he learns how, • 1966 vw bug project pa...

[@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.

[@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.

[@Standswithabeer]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@rrcoster]

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

[@bellevue260]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@richardfrost6473]

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

[@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

[@bigmac965]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

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

[@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

[@born_again_torinos]

Your knowledge of VWs is impressive, most impressive.

[@robertcavalluzzi8112]

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

[@bufford14]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@Masterbaconator]

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

[@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].

[@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.

[@YourLockerzPal]

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

[@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.

[@xr2james]

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

[@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!

[@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....

[@phrankus2009]

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

[@SurvivalRussia]

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

[@muskokamike127]

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

[@MikeGuy993]

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

[@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....

[@MrWoowootila]

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

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! :>)

[@RedfishInc]

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

[@ChalkTalk76]

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

[@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.

[@Billythebubble]

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

[@chrishorst6765]

You live in a beautiful state. That creek at the end was gorgeous

[@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...

[@upperpine]

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

[@jobvdboom5000]

I saw a Citroën DS today

[@smiffy1071]

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

[@richardfeeney4713]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@richardwarnock2789]

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

[@jcadult101]

I can remember crawling into that spot behind the rear seat many years ago, it was a red one too. Thanks for the memories!

[@waynedavis2505]

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

[@mohamedjaleel1229]

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

[@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 !!!!!

[@rogerphillips1679]

Brings back memories of my very first car...a red '65 Beetle. Well done!

[@axeman6560]

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

[@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.

[@rexjolles]

My uncle had a orange beetle convertible for his first car in about '84 and he delivered pizzas in it. Haha. Now he has a workshop in his backyard and has been restoring he land cruiser he got from Australia.

[@Kaufeetimevideo]

Thank You for your video's, I have learned so much. I only wish I had smell-a-vision for the gas and exhaust fumes. I remember as a 17 yr old buck wanting a VW until I learned they didn't have much for a heater.

[@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!

[@plaid13]

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

[@nemesisthesergal4898]

Looked like a lot of fun to play with the bug.

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Awww... This brought back so many memories for me! My parents gave me my Mom's red 1965 VW bug when I was returning to college in the mid-70s. I remember my Dad making me rotate the tires in their driveway, to make sure I knew how to change a tire for the drive from PA to CO! Good thing he did... I had to deal with a flat on the side of the Interstate in Kansas, in -15 degree (F!) temps! Brrrr...

[@billramsey2337]

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

[@ep61611]

I've always had a fondness for original Beetles and wouldn't mind having an old "beater" in fairly decent shape to bee-bop around town in.

[@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!

[@MattmanCDN]

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

[@johnnygoodwill407]

Love your videos especially when there are aircooled vws in them.

[@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.

[@Z3CHYD]

Man I love these old bugs! So simple to work on, I wish I could find a cheap one around me for a daily

[@307billy]

Very cool to see you get that bug running well again! I never had one, but they must be lots of fun to drive

[@juanpabloarena2724]

Mistie... como siempre,sus videos invitan a deleitarse con estas máquinas entrañables... Gracias por mantenerlas vigentes! Saludos desde Argentina.

[@yolloyolo6951]

bitter sweet videos. there was also an owner that watched his love roll away

[@beangie]

I had a VW 1967 as the 1st car I bought with my own money when I was 17 yo. Trusty lil bug it was. I was sad when I exchange it for a 1984 Ford Mustang and I am looking to get my hands on another one. They are good cars, and easy to DIY specially as they are so easy to fix and to work on the engine.

[@Alex-vb8kq]

Mustie, the bug whisperer Its amazing you can diagnose a problem from the sound alone

[@ChannelNotFound]

You should go out to the Junkyard and try to start some old cars. I used to this as a kid. I lived 5mins walk from one. A battery and a water bottle with fuel is all you need. My favorite has to be the Trabant 500 that started on the first crank after sitting 30+ years. It was grown into the soil. Had break off the exhaust by the engine so it would run.

[@Drvanosdrand]

Brian wrestles with the valve cover Mustie touches it with the flat blade and it pops right out , You've got the touch sir don't feel bad Brian that's the kind of thing that happens to me to .

[@robertwoods3750]

picking up a bug with another one , that's a labor of love .

[@MMA_GOLD8]

Was a bus not a bug

[@falxie_]

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

[@lukastrukelj6794]

That beetle is not in bad condition at all it's very nice!

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

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

[@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.

[@chuckdilmore2040]

Congrats on the SKILLS! Very enjoyable to watch.

[@arthurdavis7397]

Bad ass bug!!great to see the classic bugs being brought to life.i got a 72 super...very cool

[@t21229513]

That is a good foundation. Resurrected my own '66 this summer. Hasn't been on the road since 1982. But I think this car is backwards. It is a '64 body on a '66 pan.

[@insertname1470]

I loved the show Roadkill,but they charge now.If they would get on cable T.V. and put people like you on it,it would be better than the other car shows.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

You guys are AWESOME. Fun to watch.

[@mustie1]

thanks

[@dockmasterted]

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

[@superchargedadventures]

Dude its a Aircooled flat 4! If its not seized, it's going to run!! VW's for life!!!!

[@superchargedadventures]

Great video sir!! The so-cali Vw scene salutes you!!! Keep um going!!

[@1598hi]

Rocker arms look like they have had 10,000 mile oil changes but it sure runs good! Best of luck to your friend!

[@rasdavis8390]

Love these videos big shouts from England ❤

[@MrDYLANSDAD7]

Great video! You guys sure know your stuff!! 👍

[@sameerzx6122]

i am glad i found ur vlog . calm man with calm voice no music to distract the viewers . all peaceful atmosphere around ur place , i keep watching ur vlogs till i fell asleep every day , i find my self attracted to ur channel more and more every day to watch ur videos the old and new ones and waiting for up coming vlogs , keep them coming sir :) kudos to u

[@mikeydep89]

nice! one day i will get another old bug...had 4 over the years, plus a fastback and 2 busses..

[@Goomer]

That went well, Brian must be happy.

[@gogokustom9027]

So cool. The valve fix was wild. Looks like a ‘64 with a ‘66 engine lid(?) Later brake drums also. Aaah, the buzz of a new project 😃👍

[@davidwhocares3293]

I'm with you on the 64 theory but im sayin its a 65 lid ?

[@bxpress6507]

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