1972 VW Super Beetle Full Pan Restoration

[@thischanneldied4686]

I'm going to go through restoring a whole 72 super beetle Volkswagen for my first car in a few weeks. My dad's good friend said that I could have his beetle for FREE which is incredible because the engine still runs and that's crazy after about 44 years!!! Everything else is in bad condition because there was moss growing on the doors and it took a lot of pulling to open the door. All the windows are busted out and there's glass shards all over the seats. I can tell it's going to be a very long process!

[@KiddysClassics]

Sounds like you have a major project on your hands! Restoring a car with your dad is what got me started in this trade. Don't get hung up in the little details if it is your first car, stay focused on getting it done. Many people get discouraged and start to hate the project. when it is not the project itself it is the person taking on more then they can do. Stay focused on the big picture and take it one step at a time. Good luck and have fun.

[@thischanneldied4686]

Thank you!

[@JosephDR]

Top notch resto!

[@KiddysClassics]

+JosephDR thank you!

[@fabiogirao3407]

Good Job.

[@KiddysClassics]

Thank you!

[@danmuzicman01]

Awesome. How much did the full pan resto cost?

[@KiddysClassics]

Daniel Moonasar - We never know what a pan restoration is going to cost until we media blast it to see how much damage is hiding. It also depends on if you want to use original hardware or get new. If you have a pan you are looking to get restored feel free to give us a call and we can discuss your options

[@josephheston9238]

I would have got a new Napoleon's hat and frame head bottom plate. Otherwise, good job.

[@KiddysClassics]

Thank you!

[@philipculver6847]

No help

[@KiddysClassics]

If you need help with what direction to go with your restoration we will be happy to help you. Feel free to call us and we can walk you through the process. As for the video being no help, it was not intended to be a How-to video. Although KZbin is a great source for information it is above all a free place for people to voice their opinions of how things are done. I can point to several videos on this same subject as this video that members have posted that make me cringe. It does not mean they are wrong. Please take everything you see on KZbin with a grain of salt and continue to educate yourself. Best of Luck