1968 VW Beetle Project Restoration Time! Beetle Junkyard Find - Salvage Yard

[@dubworldvwadventures]

H53 engine code! Herbie 53!!! Lol! And it’s white too!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

😂😂😂 Honestly I may keep it white. The original color says lotus white. I may just keep it that way.

[@5150mxVW]

Holy **** the tow Guy could of carried the 68 into the garage ....what a nice 68 , unhacked harness , sunroof & pop outs, nice dash , that drivers door 🤯, possible org motor too , wow! Must be fake snow tires , too nice :).

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Haha!! He’s a big dude!!! 😂 It looks really nice Jason, in much better condition than I thought it would be. I was surprised the harness wasn’t all whacked out. Usually people turn them into a rats nest. I ran the code on the engine, it comes back to a 68 pretty much the same as the car. I’m gonna have fun with this one!!!

[@kaganos71]

Its getting hot in here! Can. Not. Wait! Your 68 in so much better condition in mine. We have a front clip with damage that carries around onto the front quarter panels. Pans are toast. Luggage area is toast. My 12 year old and myself are looking forward to your future videos! We aren't fortunate enough to have a sunroof, but that's not stopping us. We must have dug out 10 or 15 US dollars in change around the interior as we were ripping everything out.Ours turns. We have dropped the engine. Intake pulled out carburetor brass port. Maintenance shows its a 1600, we will see when we pull the single port heads.I think its a 1500. Don't get me wrong we traveled 5 hours to get her and 5 hours to get home. We are going to get her fine and dandy for my sons 16th birthday. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That is so awesome! And congratulations on your project especially spending time with your 12 year old, those are memories that are being made! Check the code on the engine block. Right under the generator stand. And you can go to my website under the tech section and see what year the motor it is. It could be a 1500. I’m curious to know if it’s original to the car which is usually rare. I’m very excited about this car. When I was 16 my first one was a 68. So this holds a special spot for me. Thank you so much for being part of the community I truly appreciate it. sladesvwbeetle.com

[@thebadbug7026]

Yes!!! I’m excited to be able to follow along from the beginning on this project!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much, I’m glad you’re a part of the community I truly appreciate it. This will be a great project I am very excited about it.

[@djambrosia]

What a time capsule! They're still out there after all these years.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely! It really did seem like a time capsule. Just when you think they’re all gone, especially in my area. One pops up!

[@djambrosia]

@@SladesVWBeetle It should be a pleasure to restore with minimal previous repairs.

[@busman5429]

You keeping this one, should be a cool project.I keep hoping I will see a turn around in my health issue with my left leg and will be able to drive my bus once it is done. But for now enjoying working on it Slade I think we are alike in we get our most enjoyment rebuilding them and getting them back on the road. I told my son and friends this bus will be some of my best work. I need to call you one of these days.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh I’m definitely keeping this one, I sold the last one back to the original owner, since he is my friend. He was so excited to get the car back. The 68 will not be going anywhere! I sincerely was hoping for a good report on your leg. I’m sorry to hear that it’s taking a little longer. Just take your time and move along as you can, don’t make it worse. You’re always welcome to give me a call, I really enjoy our conversations.

[@jodywillis8918]

WOOOOO HOOOOOO U HAVE A 68 BUG!!!! LIKE MINE I HAVE RUNNING AGAIN!!!! My hubby fixed the clutch pressure plate, throw out bearing, and clutch fork!!!!

[@jodywillis8918]

Can u use bleach on that type of material?... IDK... I would be afraid 2, 😕

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s awesome news! Yours should move along very nicely now! Yeah, after my wife watch the video, she said you do not use bleach on that material. She told me to leave it alone and she will clean it. 😁

[@gordondonahue4810]

This is a nice restorable bug. I’ve done the “ resurrection “ restorations. These were cars that were sitting in a field with a tree growing out of the sun roof. I’m getting older and not as willing to tackle those type of projects. Your door gaps are good. That’s a good sign of no major hits. I will be following your videos. Best of luck!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much Gordon! I must admit I am getting older now, so I move a little slower than I used to. I’m looking forward to this one it seems fairly solid. I’m sure until I start working on it. Thanks so much for being here!

[@JMKGarage]

I look forward to seeing this build done. Looks like a pretty clean and solid start.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It really isn’t too bad. There’s some stuff I am definitely going to have to do, so I need to pull the welder hot. But I am also very excited. Thank you so much for being here.

[@historyhighlightswithlaney318]

1968 beetle, I know it’s going to look really nice once you finish it! Oh, I almost forgot, y’all walked it in the garage really well, 😂!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend! I am really excited about this project. It sat outside for about four months so it was time to bring it in.

[@TateChmielewski]

Very nice!! Fuse box and wires look really good and unmessed with

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Tate! Honestly I was quite surprised usually it looks like a rats nest in the trunk. It appears nobody messed around with it.

[@Rockinbiker1946]

Love these videos. I had a '66 (first new car, stickered at $1966), '67, '68, '72 Bus with the dual carb 1700cc, and a '74 Super

[@PopularityContest]

Ooh wee another great adventure begins!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks bro!!! I’m really excited about this project. When you get time, can you hit the contact section on my website, and send me some Photos of Herbie? And a short bio, and I’m also going to hook your KZbin channel to that page.

[@jeromemitchell2061]

Diamond in the ruff! Great find

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much Jerome! I truly appreciate that. I’m very excited about this project.

[@williamtanner1372]

I had thought this car was pretty rough. This closer look reveals that it's in really great condition! I share your excitement. Thought I had an air cleaner for you but mine must be a 67 I think. Now crank out those videos!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Williams! And thank you so much for always being here. It’s actually more solid than I thought. I’m sure I will find some strange things that I’ll have to fix. But it seems like a good starting point!

[@Timescratch1]

68 1500 Manual in this condition is just amazing!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Honestly I was quite shocked myself.

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

Going to be a lot of fun watching this project! I'm excited about it. Looks like an awesome car to start with!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend! I am truly excited about doing this car.

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

Good bones mean Good builds! You are gonna crush this one! Just wish i was there to get in your way...I mean help you with it!

[@greatescape7735]

Hi, Looking forward to this resto as I have just purchased an original 1 owner 1600GT Beetle . 1 year only model and very rare as only for UK market in 1973.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for being her Jason, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Congratulations on your purchase! That has to be very exciting. If you get time drop by my website, and click the contact button, feel free to send me some photos. And I will definitely upload them to the member section. sladesvwbeetle.com/

[@randykelso113]

That sucker is clean looks close to a desert car out here.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Randy for being here! I’m quite shocked at how solid it is. I got a few other videos to do first, but then we’re going to get high in the air and look underneath. I’m amazed even the frame head is clean.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Wow super nice 68 can't wait to follow a long on the build Maybe Cal look? Always enjoy your videos have a great week.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Eugene! I hope that your week is starting out well!! I’m very excited about this project. Thanks so much for always being here. Not sure Of what I’m going to do with it. Although I would like to lower it a little bit but nothing drastic.

[@GoodOldMike]

that is one great looking 68. looking forward to this one!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks brother, and thanks for being here for me.

[@zimms-world]

Cant wait to see what you do with this car. I’ll be doing mine at the same time so I know you will give me the inspiration to work on mine

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I truly appreciate that. I’m very excited about this project. I got a hop on over to your channel after I’m done with this comment!

[@blakewaddell451]

Another great video Slades. For the ignition key you could take the cylinder out and take it to a locksmith and have them make a key or you could call and have one come and make a key. I can’t wait to see the progress you make to this one. This is definitely a solid beetle. Also seen you added a bottom portion to your toolbox too haha.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Blake, I hope you’ve been doing well! The problem is without a key, you can’t get the cylinder out without drilling a hole in the column on this. So I was thankful that it worked out the way it did, which everyone will see in the next video. 😁 Yes!! My wife bought me the lower section of my toolbox. Because I was being cheap, and the shelving unit I was sitting on was coming apart. 😂

[@blakewaddell451]

@@SladesVWBeetle that’s great. I practice locksmith stuff too when not working on cars. I just don’t have any tools for it yet because I am pretty new to it and just do it as a hobby. Haha we need another tour of the box I’m a nerd about tools LOL. I got another truck I paid $650 for it it’s a twin to my 1989 Mazda B2200 just this one is a 1990 so now I have 4 projects again and own 8 cars now. I’ve been slowly working on the VW too I keep saying I’ll have it running one day lol. 😄😃😀😁🙂.

[@greglogan73]

The 68" looks really good, I'm looking forward to seeing it restored. Great decision to trade the other one in and bring this one home, it seems to be in much better shape

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I’m very excited about it! Yes I believe this one was a much better candidate. Thanks for always being here for me. And don’t forget, if you make your way up here please visit.

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

Can’t wait Slades !!!!! Looks very interesting 👍 cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺. 🍻

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much! I think I’m going to do a will it run video soon, I’m curious to see what that motor will do. I’m going to remove it anyhow but I want to see if it will run. Cheers my friend!!

[@vwcoco]

Nice solid 68 . Looking forward to seeing this one 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much my friend! I’m very excited about this.

[@andregries4345]

Great solid base for restauration. I'.m a litle bit jealous.😁 Akkording to my book they changes the air filter to this type (single snorkel) in 68 , so maybe it's the original air filter. I can't wait to see the retauration.👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much! I wasn’t sure if it was double or single, when I looked online it showed double. But after the filming I looked online and it showed a single also. I’m so confused. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you so much for being here.

[@arnoldziffel1465]

I am really looking forward to this car being done. I am still looking for a beetle here in NY. I look forward to learning from your videos

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Arnold! If I see anything up your way I will let you know. I’m on the marketplace a lot looking around.

[@javierr2790]

I also scored a Lotus White 1968. Engine top end already rebuilt, being painted same color as we speak. I will be looking forward to this project. I will let you know my VIN to see how far apart they are.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Awesome!! Congrats to you! And thanks for being here! When you get time, send some photos of yours and I’ll put them on the website! Thanks for being here!! sladesvwbeetle.com

[@superbear617]

Slade: I am looking forward to the '68 project! When the time comes, would you please include a discussion on the pros and cons of the "swing" rear axle that the '68 has, versus the '69 and later independent rear suspension? Thanks, and good luck with the project!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much. A new video will be going up tomorrow but it will be on the parts that I’ve received in the mail. Box opening stuff. The following week we will be starting on the 68. And I can assure you I will do that for you. Thank you very much for being here.

[@royworks28]

What an awesome project, that’s the perfect condition to start with. Can’t wait to see the process. I’d love to get one like that someday

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!! I’m excited about this 68, been a while since I had an old school one!

[@ardegaragem7283]

beautiful beetle, I'm following, a hug from Brazil 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you! And welcome to the community. I truly appreciate you being here. And I hope you enjoy the videos.

[@thomastipton8120]

Wow! I’m looking forward to this. 👍🏼

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Thomas! And thanks for being part of the community!

[@polypetalous]

Wow, looks like a great platform/starting-point... really original there! Very much look forward to this project, thanks for the effort Slade!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

And thank you so much for being here and part of the community. I truly appreciate that. Many videos to come now, I am so excited about this project.

[@antoniorivera6187]

Hi I’m a new subscriber to your videos just wanna say I Injoy your knowledge of the VW bug and I will definitely be along to watch you bring this awesome VW bug back to life 👍🏻👍🏻see you on your next video god bless and stay safe

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much Antonio, I truly appreciate you being part of the community here. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, God bless my friend!

[@OkFixer]

3:44 ahh ha! There is a piece of tar paper protector under that trunk liner. I knew it! It’s hard to know, what was originally on these cars. Most of them have “ ladybug” floor mats if you understand my meaning. Beautiful car.....totally jealous . 😀😀😀

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much I appreciate that! I was shocked at all the original stuff that was still on the car. It really got me more interested. I still remember those ladybug floor mats. 😁

[@kennethcolbert2921]

You got very lucky to get that VW I'm looking for a 66 myself.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Nice to see the new project! Looks like a solid foundation. Which is half the battle in my opinion. Getting to see this one from the start 👍👍👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you! It seems to be fairly solid, I am sure I will find some things I won’t be happy with but I guess that’s normal.

[@leo0596]

Seems like a great platform, can't wait to see the process! Keep it up Slades!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Leonardo! And thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m very excited about this.

[@ddk56vw]

Awesome looking car, it should be a real good build. I can't wait to see how you handle the broken fender nuts, I have to replace a bunch on the daughters 63.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Clinton, this will be the first time for me. I’ll be welding them in place of course. That will be one of the first things I do as odd as that sounds

[@ddk56vw]

@@SladesVWBeetle the idea I have is to weld some nuts to large washers and then prep and weld the washers to the car. I'm interested in seeing what you do.

[@volkswatson]

Very solid find Slade!! looks like a great project.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you sir, and thank you so much for taking out the time to leave a comment. It’s in much better shape than I thought it would be from pulling it from a junkyard.

[@volkswatson]

@@SladesVWBeetle You got it in a junkyard?!? Wow really great find then!!

[@mikehammer4546]

Boy, I’ll bet your glad you don’t have to redo the headliner 🤪 Very nice 68 👍👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Ohh gawd!! 🤦🏼‍♂️I really hate doing headliners. But I guess you know that already. 😁 Thanks for being here Mike I truly appreciate it.

[@HeathersHaven]

Great! Can't wait to see what you do with this one! 😊👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you sweetheart! And thanks for always having my back.

[@lukemears9171]

Nice isu sticker. I really appreciate that lol

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hahaha!! Thanks Luke!! I think that sticker has been on there a very long time. I have half a mind to leave it on there.

[@lukemears9171]

@@SladesVWBeetle are you near Illinois?

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Let me know if you need help with the swing axle. Can’t wait to see the progress.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much I appreciate that! I hope that you’ve been doing well.

[@Chris530-65]

Wow that car is in great original condition! Except for the person who cut the aprons off👎. I have a 68 sunroof I that was in great condition but your is even better.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for taking the time to post! It is truly sad, that somebody cut the aprons off. It really aggravates me. But I will make it better. It’s just sad when people do that.

[@jimmd53]

Very interested in this build. I have a 1968 sedan and will be following you closely during this build. This is going to be good. Please give us some details int by e rebuild process including the rebuilding of the complete steering column with interest in both turn signals and cancelling ring and horn install. You got my attention. Thanks

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you James, and thank you for so much for being here. That’s what I did in my first series on the super beetle. And I will be doing it again since this is a different column. We’re going to take it completely apart and rebuild everything. Thanks for being part of the community.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Looks good. 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you! I truly appreciate that.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

alway love a new project

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh me too!! I’m really excited about this one.

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

That music made me think of a old three stooges episode. Nice solid platform to start the build.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

The music is the same as the tv auto shows from years past. Can't which one. 😕

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@Off Axis Haha!!! It does kind of remind you of the three stooges. 😁 @Vintage76 I actually found it on a copyright free music thing online.

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

@@SladesVWBeetle it fit that part perfectly when you speed up the movement of the car and you walking.

[@historyhighlightswithlaney318]

Hey my friend Just checking on you!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hello my dear friend! I hope that you have been doing very well. And your little grandbaby is safe healthy and happy!

[@historyhighlightswithlaney318]

@@SladesVWBeetle hey We are, same to you and the Mrs. Stay safe!

[@historyhighlightswithlaney318]

Did I see Johnny Cash in the background? Great video Hector, stay safe!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hey!!! My friend!! Yes actually I just pulled that poster down and moved it. I figure with him sticking the middle finger up at might not be good if somebody’s kid is watching the video with them. I hope you’ve been staying well, and safe and healthy my friend. I need to hop over to your channel and catch up!

[@historyhighlightswithlaney318]

@@SladesVWBeetle 😂!

[@erosroyarocho7273]

Glad to see a 68. I’m bias

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!! I’m really excited about this. Time for me to get started on it. Thanks for being here.

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

Nice hard 1968 beetle you got there, I smell a lot of video's coming lol

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my brother!! Oh yeah plenty of videos to come now. I think this stuff is aging me. 😁

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

@@SladesVWBeetle Aging? You like a spring chicken hahaha

[@johnfreeman1189]

Another rescued beetle! Love seeing them back on the road. Glad to see you documenting this information for posterity! Two thumbs up!!! (0\_/0)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you John! And thanks for always being here!! I’m really excited about this. 68 was my first one when I was 16 years old and now I get to do it again. For except this time The parts are more expensive 40 years later. 😁

[@fredrikjohansson]

This will inspire me! My plan is to change the clutch before the summer on my -66. Did you do any video about removing the engine, or any advice of a good video that shows it? :)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for being here!! Your in luck! In about two weeks I’ll be doing a complete engine removal on the 68!

[@fredrikjohansson]

@@SladesVWBeetle That might be perfect timing, I will stay tuned!

[@beetleworks738]

When i got Lucy she came with alot of spare parts the manuel the how to keep your vw alive and even a spare engine that i want to take apart and rebuild

[@pretzyldog]

Curious how the car ended up where you are. I live close to ISU and I’m surprised it’s in such great shape considering it did come from Illinois.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I’m not quite sure how it ended up here. But I think it had been here for quite some time.

[@danielhuertas859]

Can you do a custom this time? Cal-look or german look would be cool!!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I truly have not figured out which direction I’m going yet with it. But Cal look has always been a favorite of mine!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Honestly John I was quite shocked that it had the original motor in it. I’ve been messing around with these for 40 years, and they never have the original motor. And it has the original German pop outs. I’m so excited about this car.

[@redshirt-scotty]

swing axle, the horror! looks good for a PA car. door closes nicer than my 73. hope the case isn't rotted.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I’m not overly excited about a swing axle it will be my first one. I always have had the IRS! I don’t believe I’ll use the engine block but I’m going to do a will it run video I’m curious to see if it will. And I’ll keep it set aside, since it’s the original engine. I’m quite surprised it is much more solid than I thought it would be.

[@OkFixer]

About your keys. Contact “Mark 1 Service” in Maryland. It’s my belief that you can pull your doorhandle off. Find the number on the backside of the door handle. Email the number to this guy, and he can cut keys for your car. Because I believe that the car did not have separate ignition key. The door keys, and the ignition Were the same. Also,… Can you imagine that someone drove this car until that front left tire was that smooth? Ha ha Ha

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, I need to hop over to your channel. I have so much catching up to do. Actually the next video, will show I got the key. I use the code from the door handle thankfully it was the original one. Yeah crazy huh?? that tire is absolutely bald like a drag slick.

[@OkFixer]

@@SladesVWBeetle my channel hasn’t changed. I stopped putting content on it. I’m protesting you tube for throttling. Until things are set right, I’m not bringing my small amount of talent to their site.

[@crankbait09]

Hello, I just received a 68 beetle with autostick from a friend that has asked me to get it up and running. Without going into great detail of all the issues, would you happen to have a video on engine removal with the autostick option? I thought taking this on would be just as easy as a beetle with manual transmission, but I am reading and hearing that it's definitely harder. Any how to's on this? I don't want to give up, but it's certainly unfamiliar territory for me.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Okay now don’t give up!! You got this!!! It’s very similar to what I show on my engine removal video. You will just have a few extra things to disconnect!

[@bubot17]

Nice bug, Is that an import? Usually from 68 onwards the US has IRS rear suspension

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you! No it’s actually not an import. The United States in 1968 if it came with a semi auto stick it came with IRS. But if it came with a four-speed it was swing axle. Unfortunate for me I wished it was IRS.

[@alnlambert9925]

I have one I need to get rid of. No time or place to restore it. 1968 vw automatic stick.

[@einarvolsung2202]

I have a 1968 Volkswagen bug in front yard..it been setting a few years dose any collector want to rescue it ? 4000

[@septawahyu9155]

may i have the machine serial code web link

[@septawahyu9155]

may i have the machine serial code web link