1st Drive in 23 years! The Harvest Beetle Lives Again

In today's video we throw in the rest of the interior and finally drive the Harvest Beetle! It's an exciting day for the VW Life Crew. Join us. This project has been so much fun and we have loved sharing it with you!
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[@VWLifeVW]

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[@rickynorthcutt3649]

VW Life What kind of seat covers are thows

[@VWLifeVW]

wolfsburg west

[@ANDRE-VW]

Matt Jackson, Gary and everybody envolved in this amazing project, CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!! The most special thing in this project is to bring all your friends together. This is VW Life.

[@VWLifeVW]

We are so glad that you realize what it really is truly all about! We also hope to inspire everyone out there to do what we're doing. Thanks as always we really appreciate your positivity!

[@Dandekamen]

One of the best series I've watched this quarantine. This got me working on my grandfather's 70's Beetle.

[@VWLifeVW]

That's awesome! Post a picture of it on our Facebook page facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@ivorwm2291]

Wow! Y'all have done a fantastic job on this beetle. You have taken a caterpillar and created a beautiful butterfly. The old girl has a new life. Thank you for sharing the journey.

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow I've or I like your analogy! That's truly what it's like it's a whole new life for it

[@andrigtmiller]

I like the fact that you guys put the vapor barrier on the doors. So many people don't do that. Great job.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@robertreynolds9228]

It will do in a pinch. Good job fellas.

[@VWLifeVW]

Right. It will do lol

[@johnterry9095]

Guy's it looks great, and I learned so much watching the Bug get finished. Thanks so much, Enjoy the moment!

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey John we're so glad to hear that you have learned from this video series! We hope we have also inspired you to get out there and get your project done!

[@RobStapleton]

Turned out great!! That before and after sequence fit in there perfectly!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Rob, we are giving you a shout out in an upcoming video

[@Mark-vc7rm]

Absolutely beautiful ! Nice work. It makes my heart pound. Glad to know you have that guy around that’s knows CPR. Great job.

[@VWLifeVW]

We need to keep one of those electric charging things around just in case give someone a zap

[@VWLifeVW]

Oh hey Mark! I can't believe you admit to being related to that guy

[@Mark-vc7rm]

Everyone wants to be related to this guy.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@Mark-vc7rm i don't know about all that :)

[@christianwernher9559]

There is just one word: WOW!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Well if there was just one word to pick that would be a good one!

[@maniestrijdom7271]

What a little work can do! Love it , you all are grait friends together.

[@VWLifeVW]

a little work everyday adds up, that's what we wanted to get across. we thing we succeeded

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Awesome job, she’s rolling! 🚗👍🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

That's right rolling like a gangster in Compton

[@SladesVWBeetle]

VW Life Omg 😂

[@VWLifeVW]

@@SladesVWBeetle yeah we got street cred like ice-cube and ice-t! ganstas paradise :)

[@justinlepage7460]

WOW, that Beetle really came together. Very nice work guys.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah it came together pretty nicely in the end didn't it?

[@justinlepage7460]

@@VWLifeVW Yes it did, can't wait to see you guys go to work on the orange menace.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@justinlepage7460 wow a lot of people asking to bring back the menace, we'll see what we can do!

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

Right on crew!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Eman! Hope your world is going well

[@EmanDeluxeVLOGS]

@@VWLifeVW good thanks for thinking of me. Life's been throwing curve balls lately, it's nothing really. Just everyday things that need fixing one after the other..lol

[@2BugsandaBack]

The Bug looks fantastic! You guys have done an awesome job there 👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks my friend!

[@tolly-m]

Congratulations from Northern Germany 🇩🇪not too far away from Wolfsburg. You did a great job! I like your channel.👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow you are really close to where this thing was born! So cool we're glad you enjoy our our Channel!

[@scotharrell9223]

LOVE seeing this thing running! Excellent job boys - I cant wait to drive it home!

[@VWLifeVW]

It won't be long now Scott will have it ready for you in a couple weeks!

[@vwcoco]

Beetle is perfect !! Well done all at Vwlife 👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks glad you like it!

[@WildBillFlysRC]

It sure does look different from when you got it! it sits a whole lot lower than i thought it was going to. ;-) .Great video guys.

[@tommiesmith3369]

The stance is juuuusst right 😉😎😂

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes we ended up raising it about an inch after this video was shot. But it is definitely much lower indeed!

[@VWLifeVW]

#stancelife

[@classiccarguy4689]

Awesome project! I would love to have buddies to work on my 79 Westy with me.Ive spent every spare moment on it for 3.5 years doing a complete restoration.Almost done!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

That's awesome we bet you're so excited to finally be able to drive it!

[@mpolster5729]

ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!! BOOOOOOTIFULL

[@VWLifeVW]

Like Frankenstein!

[@jillianvanliew]

Wow-great job, guys! It's so amazing to see the finale of the infamous HB'19...seeing it come back from the horrific state in was in is just a real blessing. I know HB'19 is really grateful to all you who worked on him to bring him back to life!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep I bet he's really happy to have a new lease on life! So you think it's a he huh?

[@jillianvanliew]

@@VWLifeVW I think lowering it made it look more masculine.

[@ricardoistudla8641]

Looks fantastic guys!! Great work!! Was really fun watching it come together!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Really glad to hear that! You never know how people are going to react at the time and you never know if it's worth it in the end after all the work you put into the video part thanks!

[@t.j.sturgill1387]

Absolutely Stunning!!!!! Someone is going to have a great time with that bug. You guys are amazing!

[@VWLifeVW]

Stunning, someone else used that word! We'll take it

[@tysonthewolfe93]

Big beauty this VW is looks alot better

[@aikenbrentkrahmer2275]

Awesome! What an incredible before-after-transformation I‘d wish every abandoned beetle would receive. You guys almost appeared like very happy little boys on x-mas-eve on those short rides.👍👏

[@VWLifeVW]

It really was just like that! After nearly nine months with this car just to see it drive again was something that we had waited so long for. It was a awesome day indeed!

[@JWClassicVW]

Turned out great guys!! Well done!

[@VWLifeVW]

We did our best, appreciate it!

[@terryfleming7084]

I normally don’t like patina, but the before and after pictures, that Bug looks nice!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Terry I'm glad we might have change your outlook on patina!

[@terryfleming7084]

Nope. I personally don’t like it on MY car or bus. but y’all didn’t over do it. Looks nice ON this car.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@terryfleming7084 cool

[@_Tyler_521]

You guys did an amazing job bringing that vw back to life. I love watching your videos every week. Cant wait to see what's next!

[@VWLifeVW]

We have some things planned if you have ideas let us know

[@04JALD]

I don't get to watch a lot of videos but do you guys do vw camp outs? Members in our club do it quit a bit.

[@longboardluv2]

@@04JALD when the weather is nice we do. Texas get so hot in the summer. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqC6nWSsgrSIpJo

[@rundoetx]

She looks fantastic. Ya'll did a great job. Now go to Whataburger and get some lunch.

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey, I like that idea. It hasnt been to whataburger yet actually!

[@rafaelrafinha3563]

Que lindo fusquinha!!! Saudações brasileiras. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@VWLifeVW]

Gracias mi amigo

[@terrywareham1278]

I know the project is two years old but it turned out great, just enough mods , great job

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@AndySutioso]

Great Work Guys. Really enjoyed watching your videos step by step... Long Live VWs 👍🏼🤗

[@blakedavidson2040]

You guys did an AMAZING!! job on the HB! Can't wait to see your next project.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks! Us too, wonder what we'll find next?

[@straightaxledubs]

Can't wait to bring it home?

[@VWLifeVW]

Only a couple weeks away

[@geoffreyjones2000]

You brought back a lot of super fond memories guys... thank you very much

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey that's awesome glad to hear we're just trying to encourage people to get out there and do it for themselves to

[@joolwing]

Only a matter of time before this channel blows up....awesome project guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

We started 11 months ago and are almost at 10k subscribers. We are happy with the growth so far 😎

[@alanszymczak6173]

On the road again, you guy's did an amazing job on the Beetle. Love your videos!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Alan! Yep it's been an awesome experience

[@djh254]

Awesome build!! Loved following it every Thursday! Can’t wait to see next build!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks DJ we're going to do a lot of weird crazy things before another build. But there are more videos on this car come out

[@LiltruckerDarkspear]

Great job guys!!! Love the look, stance etc. AWSOME!!!!!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks a lot! We really appreciate your kind words

[@jerryl4940]

That dub looks wondermus love the rake

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes very wondermous! I'm going to start using that word

[@dre4011]

Great job ya'll I know it's been like 5mo. since it's been finished but jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzz That '65 is BOOTIFUL.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah thanks so much. We were happy with it!

[@lennertvanwees1101]

Omg it looks stunning you guys killed it.

[@VWLifeVW]

Stunning, that's a word they use for models. We'll take it

[@dennisc.1189]

The car turned out just beautiful great job.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Dennis we're glad you agree!

[@MadStiles]

Heck yeah congrats fellas!! Turned out spectacular!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks we really appreciate it! You know how it is you just put in the work and hope everything turns out in the end

[@MadStiles]

@@VWLifeVW most definitely! You guys are awesome and do great work!

[@tjchristian9582]

Bootiful bootiful ride. Just hope mine comes out just as bootiful. Awesome job guys. Cant wait 2 see it at the show.

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey TJ yours will one day! See you there!

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you so very much for sharing! Very awesome work VW Life! You guys are amazing and Rock. Enjoy and love it. 👍😍

[@VWLifeVW]

You rock!

[@hortman5]

Like the before and after shots, great job!

[@VWLifeVW]

We all love and miss this car!

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

Great job!!! Someone will end up with a really good beetle.

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks indeed, some VERY VERY lucky person :)

[@mileageunknown8910]

Awesome 2 see it going down the road!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks you know it is! :)

[@W4TRI]

Edd China would say "Sorted!" Great work all!

[@VWLifeVW]

Ha I can totally imagine him saying that!

[@jeffcoleman8013]

Guys you did a wonderful job .shes a beauty for sure .Wish I lived closer

[@VWLifeVW]

You think it's a she? I do too thanks!

[@jeffcoleman8013]

VW Life of course they are a She .My first Love was a bug.67 $200 then I put $2000 in the engine and $1000 in the transaxle in 1979 was a bunch of money.She out ran V8 camaros

[@VWLifeVW]

@@jeffcoleman8013 smokin!

[@dirkludwig4649]

OMG this moment is f###ing awesome! So bootiefull! Keep it rollin‘! Grüße von good old Germany!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks will do!

[@cesarnyc]

Wow, you guys did an incredible job...outstanding!!! And, very inspiring, you make it look easy, thanks for sharing!

[@VWLifeVW]

Well that was the plan we hope to inspire! Sounds like we did it!

[@fabiopinto6642]

The moment when the beetle's been 23 years without a drive and you're only 19. Feels beetle man

[@VWLifeVW]

Deep in the feels!

[@stevevisek7422]

Great work on this car, guys! I've waited eagerly each week to see your progress. Can't wait to see what you tackle next. Meanwhile, I'm just waiting for my shirt and hoodie to arrive. VW Life!

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow Steve thanks! We hope you enjoy your merch. Thanks for the support. It takes about 10 days for them to print and ship them.

[@stevevisek7422]

@@VWLifeVW Just got my t-shirt this afternoon. Pretty cool! 100% cotton, just the way I like them. Now waiting on the hoodie.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@stevevisek7422 nice! yeah they are pretty soft. The ink stinks a bit but after a wash they are all good thanks again for the support!

[@keeganmarx1814]

Looks amazing always love watching your guys videos. You all have so much energy and share an awesome relationship with each other. Go VW Life!!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

glad you like it, we hope to inspire everyone to get these VWs out on the road!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Congrats, nice little car! Good luck on the raffle!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@haydenarmes406]

Looks good

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@ibrewster]

You guys rock. Love the videos. I've been working up the energy to get back into the VW life with my 13 year old son. I haven't owned one since 1992! Watching your videos is inspiring and rekindling that love for all things VW!

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome John we're happy to hear that we hope you guys can find one to think around with! It would make a great father-son project

[@j.damianguerrero3642]

that was an awesome series!!!! beautiful bug!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks we're glad you appreciate it!

[@petepip]

Great job guys, I've enjoyed following the journey, well done to you all

[@VWLifeVW]

Been good having you with us Peter!

[@frankboettcherfab]

Beautiful!!! Looks amazing!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey frank thanks!

[@scottpella7419]

A lot of hard work that has PAID off! I wasn't originally sold on the fake Fuchs...but I sure am now! Can't believe you can win this car! Great work guys. Bet you sell a SHIT TON of tickets! (I learned that phrase while stationed in Texas. A shit ton is way bigger than a regular ton).

[@VWLifeVW]

Ha ha ha they taught you well the ways of our lingo! Glad you like the fooshes! 😉👍

[@ronkemp9528]

Great job bittersweet but I bet you are all relieved as well.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes definitely relieve. We have our own projects that have kind of taken back burner because of this car! We need to get back to our own stuff for a little bit

[@Mike-cv7hv]

Wow! That turned out nice.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@danielmize6567]

Beautiful work guys... really wish I could take her off your hands!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep Daniel someone's going to be very happy

[@idratherberiding3456]

Excellent work. Great taste on what was done.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@aldobega2649]

Great video guys! I like all in this video! The vibe, the music, the edition, and off course, the car! Congrats! Amazing job! PS. The best: the little dance!!! hahahahahaha!

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey thanks! Well you got to keep it fun otherwise what's the point right?

[@aldobega2649]

@@VWLifeVW off course! Having fun and getting together with your friends is the best part! I really enjoy your happiness and enthusiasm! That's the way life is to be! Thanks for bringing happiness in my life! And if you add VW to this, and you did, is awesome!

[@thatoneidiotnamedme6990]

Hb looks amazing!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@shortcut579]

I don't even know what to say anymore .Except,I also owned an '81 rabbit diesel and what a story that is . Nice work though ,glad you're having fun .

[@VWLifeVW]

ah okay those little trucks were work horses that than forever

[@HapticGarage]

Totally cool guys! Incredible teamwork and a job well done by the VW Life crew

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks, teamwork makes these dream work

[@gesielfreitas2079]

beautiful work, the result was amazing !! Congratulations guys !! From Brasil ✌️🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@VWLifeVW]

Hello so glad to have someone from Brazil watching! We know you guys have a lot of Volkswagens down there

[@busman5429]

Came out geat fun project to watch looking forward to the next one.

[@VWLifeVW]

Us to but we need a break 😁😂

[@Kingstonsmac]

Liked before I even watched it ! Now sell it to me!!!! LOL !

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol 1 million dollars!

[@Kingstonsmac]

@@VWLifeVW SOLD! Who do I write the check out to ? LOL

[@fabiopinto6642]

Bootiful work my dudes

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks my dude, 😎!

[@glennclark4212]

HB looks sooo good! What a transformation! Thanks for saving another VW ✌🏻👍🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Don't have to thank us but we appreciate you. And glad you like it

[@hillbillyvwnut1205]

Awesome job guys she’s a beauty

[@VWLifeVW]

She really is isn't she hillbilly?

[@hillbillyvwnut1205]

I’m hoping to come down to TX with one of my VW’s some day to meet you all and go on a cruise with you guys

[@VWLifeVW]

@@hillbillyvwnut1205 awesome! just don't come when it's 100 degrees

[@branchsnapper2228]

Incredible job guys

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@wadelewis6992]

Love y’alls show, very entertaining and informative!!! Keep up the great work!

[@VWLifeVW]

Informative? We try but the goofing off sometimes takes precedence 😁

[@lonniebrooks4646]

Awesome guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Lonnie we appreciate it!

[@sydneyfye8783]

Good job guys you did it! I have been waiting for this day it looks amazing!

[@VWLifeVW]

You've been patiently waiting like us huh?

[@sydneyfye8783]

Yes I have

[@jwhrivnak]

Great job, had a great time watching the build.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks glad you liked it!

[@VWRICH23]

Youve done a great job !

[@VWLifeVW]

We tried to balance custom and stock 😎

[@wesleyalan9179]

Totally cool guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Wes it's been a journey!

[@philipw7557]

That's one awsome VW guys fantastic work. Enjoyed watching the build. 👍😎🇳🇿

[@VWLifeVW]

yep Phil thanks, a little sad it's done

[@philipw7557]

@@VWLifeVW the next project will be just around the corner. 😎

[@connorpaterson684]

Amazing work

[@VWLifeVW]

we'll take amazing. that's a good one :)

[@rundoetx]

I do have to say, personally I'm partial to the standard height beetle. She still looks fantastic though.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah stock is always nice. Way easier to maintain

[@DanTheManIOM]

Punchlist DONE ! and I thought you said MAD Jackson...D'OHH

[@VWLifeVW]

You aren't the only one a lot of people thought he was saying mad instead of Matt

[@GT.Bugger]

Great work.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Kris!

[@MrBilly235]

Sweet!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@bmh67wa]

My OCD begs you to center that steering wheel. Seeing it back and beautiful is a great thing though. Great job!

[@VWLifeVW]

It got centered shortly after! Good eye

[@cortevens]

Man , That bug turned out nice !! Enjoyed watching your progress over the weeks bringing it back to life !!! Need to go back and see what became of the Orange menace?

[@VWLifeVW]

You're not the only one that has been asking about the orange Menace. We just haven't really touched at much as all. We need to get back on that!

[@04JALD]

I wish i could buy a one way flight ticket from calif and then take my time driving home. I am sure it would make it.

[@VWLifeVW]

That would be awesome!

[@scottm4894]

Great job, cool car!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Scott we glad you think it's cool. We wanted to balance customisation and stock I think we hit it out of the park

[@flatfourluka1306]

Awesome!

[@VWLifeVW]

You're awesome! 😎

[@flatfourluka1306]

@@VWLifeVW thank you! :3

[@joelrivera2349]

I loved great job

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Joel!

[@04JALD]

I totally love it

[@VWLifeVW]

Well that's totally awesome we love hearing that!

[@04JALD]

@@VWLifeVW i had to sell my 72 standard bug about 3 years ago but good thing is i will be getting it back. Its little rough around the edges now but wont take much to bring it back. I cant wait. When i drive it back home (hoping i can drive it) will be one of my happiest times. Maybe some tears as i drive it. Miss my baby.

[@surlycrosscheck1]

Nice job guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks we hope it inspires others!

[@surlycrosscheck1]

VW Life indeed! Inspires me to keep going.

[@GilmoreLion]

How many VW Life guys does it take to put in a beetle trunk-liner? ALL of them, apparently. :) Super nice build guys! Oh, and you were dancing again..............

[@VWLifeVW]

I know right what a bunch of amateurs cheese that's not how they had it in the factory they probably had one little German kid throwing him in there every 10 seconds hear it hear you have five grown adult men who can't figure it out

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

yet another video that got a thumbs up before i finished it.. great job the beetle

[@VWLifeVW]

We'll take it!

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

@@VWLifeVW just to let you know i did finish the whole video. great job. have you had a chance to check out my channel? great video keep them up.