VW Beetle Chassis Restoration - FULL Transformation

[@riverbluevert7814]

@12:10 "Wow, Wow" I think this might be the moment when Jason and the rest of us realized Larry's very high and rare level of talent.

[@brianhaas7269]

Great video. Larry does a great job of narrating so VW amateurs can learn and understand

[@garrykellogg3215]

I like Larry's line of thinking when it comes to repairing Bugs.

[@5150mxVW]

💯

[@richardgreene3460]

My "Larry" was my uncle who MADE me do the work on my first car, a 1975 Jaguar XJ6, while he taught me! Larry is a great teacher;Jason is a great student who listens carefully! We need more men like you guys!

[@russellbanfield1704]

Everyone needs a Larry in their life.

[@peterlindsay8235]

How good is it having a Larry in your life sharing his knowledge and skills with you! Even if most of the apprentice inputs failed to obtain the Larry stamp of approval🙂 Keep trying to reach that very high quality bar👍

[@martyworley5427]

Jason that thing has come along way. I can’t wait to see it running and driving down the road. Thanks Larry for pushing you get this thing done. Love that video.

[@corn0717]

Why doesn't this take you 30 minutes and an artificial "car show" deadline like it does on every tv show?? Great work! Thanks for sharing!

[@brilog69]

You got a great friend there, teaching you how to do the alignments. Also, Larry didn't discourage you from doing this MIGHTY project. I'm happy for you, don't skimp, fix it the right way. Keep this '58 for yourself!!

[@stephenricketts7764]

'Not Larry approved' and in some parts 'not Josh approved'. Josh is a great kid and nothing wrong with 'winding up' his Dad once in a while! We know what a sorry state the car was in so you did well under Larry's tuition, huge thanks to Larry. This is a new year and a new start so good luck for the year ahead Jason. 👍👍👍

[@slimpickins3425]

Thanks so much for the reply of this amazing vlog!!!! I do remember watching it way back when, and huge props to Larry for closing a eye, but still making sure you did everything right! It came out amazing. Not sure how much actual time was dedicated to all that work but i know how much time just one floor pan takes so heater chanels, rear cross members and A and B pillars would be weeks of full time work. Im Proud of you Jayson! Thanks for bringing this project to us all!

[@jeroensmit2520]

New Year's resolution: better listen to Larry and get his approval. We all know what happens to New Years resolutions. Praise to Larry for his patience

[@josephperry6822]

Ahh, Larry's other brother Daryl! I am looking forward to seeing your restoration of this gem, Jay! You've got this buddy!

[@ICU2HI]

Thank you for saving this bug with a smile. It is definitely Pete approved. Great job doing what we all wish we could do and make it look easy.

[@5150mxVW]

we thank you ICu2HI

[@RustyRogers]

What I wouldn't give for a day in Larry's shop. This legend deserves his own channel.

[@buckchase1]

I will always say it: you take out the crap and put back that which is proper and it just makes so much sense! Rot and disorder is a mess.

[@DamionStLouis]

Nice save BTW. I almost went this far on Herbie. The rear luggage compartment was decent and passenger side heater Channel was previously replaced by so called professionals so naturally I had to fix that. They cut off the rear support that attaches to the torsion tube. People may say why put that much work into an old VW beetle but valuable lessons were learned by doing this job!

[@Mikefngarage]

This is sooooooo Cool. love to see this project getting done.

[@johnlyons5194]

Larry must have the patience of a saint, fair play to him and you Jay I just love an old Beatle

[@styrenerelics]

This is great. I'd keep looking just like it is. Keep up the good work and the videos.

[@philcappellini2820]

What an opportunity of a lifetime to work and learn from Larry’s experience!!! I do worry though that Larry may require therapy soon as there was a lot of “not Larry approved” moments . Thanks for another great video!!

[@Lucas_Tulic]

Poor, poor Larry. The things you put that man through. All the butchery! 😂😂😂 Happy New Year from Argentina!

[@5150mxVW]

🤣😆😂

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Happy new year. I wish you a lot of health for all the years to come.

[@sammaze2103]

Jay I know I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know but Larry is a Master Mechanic when it comes to Volkswagens ! You watch him 5 minutes and you can see a lifetime of knowledge coming into your living room ! You are very fortunate to have a friend like him ! Also I’m sending you some spray bottles Perfect to put Kroil in ! I have never saw you use it one time so this should solve this problem! I’m sure Larry will agree Kroil is the best ! If you will ask him and let me know I’ll send a gallon to him as a present from you ?

[@besenzon1]

How cool is Larry. You’re very very lucky to have him. Old school skills Thanks for a great video 😎🤙👍

[@MikeInBendOregon]

Congrats on the progress. HUGE transformation... Like you said, the hardest part is over. The smaller repairs that are left to do, won't seem so overwhelming, and that will make it a lot easier to keep motivated... It sounds like your welding is getting better. One of these days it will be like someone flipped a switch, and all of the sudden your welding will be really good and consistent. For some reason I'm really liking this car, and I'm looking forward to watching the next videos.

[@benkrom2737]

Back in the 70's I worked with a kid named Joel, he was a Pothead and I always had to crack the whip to get any work out of him. Otherwise he was OK, a little weird but always had crazy ideas. It was the 70's and everyone had bugs. His bug was this color and had a mint original body and paint and his idea to keep it pristine was to take his drain oil and pour Into door window sills and all other areas that had voids and including heater boxes. 😆 I told him that he needed to paint the car green and white and paint Quaker state on it. That 30w oil had a distinct smell. Every time he parked the car it made oil stains 😂 I asked him about how the car handled. 😁 This car definitely isn't THAT car. If you ever run across a car with a mint body that smells like Quaker State drain oil , you will have come across Joel's car 👀

[@juanmauricioneira7864]

Very cool work !! Congratulations,is a reborn !!!

[@5150mxVW]

We thank you Juan

[@loopflex9359]

I'm really enjoying the hard work on a cold 2025 winters day here in the 🇬🇧. It's taken me 3 years to achieve what you've done in one season 😊.

[@andyallen632]

Jason so well done my friend and Larry is such a great guy and insperation looking forward to the next part best regards Andy Allen.

[@peteschutza3566]

I love Vee-Dubs and the hopeless optimism you show in all of your content. Kudos for all your hard work improving the quality of the videos. I especially appreciate how you try to lower the audio levels when working with particularly noisy tools, thanks!

[@jackmehoff2961]

As a armchair Beetle Specialist, Looks Great ! I love it when a bug comes together .

[@5150mxVW]

Haha! Thank you

[@terrencebuller7676]

Great job "J" Very happy for you. Larry is a really swell gentleman. Best of luck to you both. Take care 👍

[@samuelbacon1596]

5150 you’re very lucky to have a friend like Larry, who’s patient enough to be able to in still upon you the trade Auto body repair!!!!!!!!!!!! so talented that hopefully some of it rubs off and sticks on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He’s a very talented man stay very close to him and you might do all right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I had 1958 Volkwagon Hard top BUG I’m living it over!!!!!!!!!!!!! As your fixing the floors and fixing the car with you. Take care of yourself. stay warm stay safe keep your safety glasses on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!safety, Sally, a.k.a. Samuel bacon.

[@robertkrebs1694]

I am looking from germany i love this😊

[@davendi2009]

Great vid J and great work seems like your learning a lot from Larry he's a patient teacher👍good job 👍

[@johnwilkinson5718]

😮I think you did a damn good job welding. I have a 60 that is the lighter blue. It needs heater channels too. I sure like the type steering wheel yours has better than the 60.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you John …60 is a cool year …I like the 55 wheel even more . Good luck with your 60 👍

[@johnwilkinson5718]

Thanks

[@matttaylor373]

the patina on that car is nice but those rims really make that car!! they are a perfect fit!! thanks fore the videos. get it finished dont use it for storage!!!!!

[@russellmacaw8331]

Loved the video. You and Larry work well together. We all get to learn from watching you guys. Can't wait to see the first drive in this car. Happy new year J and family!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Russell

[@mrwhite292]

Excellent work guys

[@5150mxVW]

We thank you Mr White

[@almclean4835]

Great to see Larry back on the channel.

[@5150mxVW]

YES it is :)))

[@mustie1]

came out great and so did the car,

[@billtopka2584]

Great video! First time I’ve seen a complete floor rebuild. Nice work Jay under Larry’s tutelage. 👍😎

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you Bill

[@billtopka2584]

@ you’re welcome. I really enjoyed it.👍👍

[@ericbegay9670]

Larry is so cool to share his knowledge and his shop! Jay thanks for the VW videos Happy New Year! Peace!

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

Because of watching your videos all these years yesterday I bought myself a 1972 Super Beetle for $500 with a clean title (missing keys and a steering wheel however) lol so if on the rare chance you happen to read this (and have a 1972 super beetle steering wheel you'd like to sell) I'll happily buy it off you

[@jlawlar]

I think this is one of your best videos

[@5150mxVW]

Much appreciated

[@Supermediocrerestorations]

Thanks Jason! This video is helping me get motivated on the vert! I’ve been dragging my feet because the task is so daunting!

[@5150mxVW]

Vert is a little more complicated and the tops are so much $$$$$ . Get after it though !

[@Jofelmenneke]

Keep the bleu and rusty look👌

[@5150mxVW]

will do , thank you

[@ETA555]

The guy who is digging VW out of the woods are welding. What a change in enviroment to work in.

[@frankhall4]

Great job Jay... Congratulations on your accomplishment. Look forward to the next steps. Really good video. Happy New Year.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you ! Happy New Year

[@verlet6809]

wow mate thats incredible, most would just cut it up and im glad you've saved it!

[@5150mxVW]

When I got the car I got a phone call “ you the guy that bought the 58 ragtop ? “ yes I said …” what are you gonna do , cut the roof off !?!? “ ….thank you , you are correct , many people would of cut it up .

[@verlet6809]

@ amazing work as usual dude 🤙 save em all

[@gado6438]

Larry's a saint.

[@5150mxVW]

that is Jen, Larry is the craftsman :))

[@ron486]

This was yet another good video.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Ron, i appreciate it

[@moneygooddude]

Its so nice when you have good help willing to be a help!

[@5150mxVW]

yes , VERY :))

[@richvw1974]

That was a great video . Larry is a vw god.

[@christophercornetet5037]

Hell yeah Dude!! Lookin great!!

[@MRrwmac]

Thank you Larry (and the other guy helping). I think the other guys should have taken the body off….haha. Happy New Year.

[@5150mxVW]

HAHA ! :))

[@taurota1554]

Outstanding and awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@5150mxVW]

Much appreciated thank you

[@alexvanes5320]

Jason!!You are not the only one who is learning 😅

[@5150mxVW]

:))

[@christago5031]

Yes! Nice video. Save those VWs

[@5150mxVW]

we thank you Chris

[@SupremeVdubs]

Love it when people are not scared to put vw back together like this, the ugly they are the more I love them. Buy them cheap and ugly and put them back together people always say they love my car but it was ugly when I got it and cheap. a lot of work to get them to look good. love the video and the car

[@DamionStLouis]

Nice CVA sweatshirt!

[@mechanics4all405]

lovely to see,it looked like you really enjoyed yourself,great content HAPY NEW YEAR❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@oldstarrestoration]

Good job saving old classic cars❤

[@5150mxVW]

we thank you

[@allenguimond4634]

Thanks Larry. ❤

[@shadow.5404]

Outstanding work looks amazing A+ full view and thumbs up ,,💯,, 👍

[@timcrandall376]

Good video you have got some good friends

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, and A LOT OF NOT SO GOOD " FRIENDS "

[@michaelbrown6927]

Kudos to Larry!

[@lmfarms4611]

Thank you for saving another VW. My first one was a 1966(engine was ported and blue printed 1600 with a holley carb.) It got me thru high school. Went over sea's in the Air Force(Vietnam.) Found out my brother in-law didn't check the oil and blew it up.

[@juanrojas4722]

Does Larry have a KZbin channel ?? Practice makes perfect!!! Don’t give up

[@5150mxVW]

Hi , he does not , he has no time to be filming the work , it adds HOURS to the job …then hours of editing and uploading …

[@5150mxVW]

Give up ? Who the hell is giving up ? You must be new here 😁😄😁👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Ha!! First here!! SMASH THE LIKE BUTTON

[@5150mxVW]

Thanks for the Christmas card , we just got it lol …you spelled my street wrong . Next time just write “ Rusty Vw PL “

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@ Ha!! no need for thanks, thank you for all you do my friend! And thank you for putting out such interesting and fun videos to watch.

[@OkFixer]

😀

[@OkFixer]

Wow...that looks nice. I think before I start another Beetle metal repair project. I'm going to buy a wire feed welder on gas. That flux core stuff is so dirty. Your welds look beautiful.

[@5150mxVW]

Yes for sure get gas 👍👍

[@ventues9751]

This is great stuff !! My Dad would have been and I would have been you :)

[@gabsmoulinos9812]

I love this Beetle nice patina 🥰🥰🥰🇨🇵

[@5150mxVW]

thank you , me too

[@danesderelicts]

That's fast. Thought you just picked this up last week 😮

[@5150mxVW]

noooo, this car came home 18' or 19'

[@danlithgow1656]

Good video, learned a lot Thanks!

[@5150mxVW]

great to hear !

[@steventopping106]

That looks great! Lovely 58

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Steven

[@proto1132]

Just seeing the amount of Sheet metal work gave me anxiety. But you pulled it off pretty good.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you , still needs some luggage tray work but the hard stuff is done and solid 👍👍

[@60EFFIE]

Busta move! Look floors, nice !

[@5150mxVW]

your best friend Harry, has a brother Larry ....

[@OldMan854]

MIG is the easiest kind of welding in my humble opinion. Can’t stick to save my life and have never tried TIG so could be wrong.

[@DarrenShemeld]

Awesome video 📹 👏 👌 👍 🙌

[@5150mxVW]

We thank you Darren

[@CorollaMAD97]

Hell of a job 👏

[@5150mxVW]

We thank you

[@welshy8216]

Larry is awesome 👌

[@TheDasbull]

As a west coast VW guy, you north east guys get to really practice your cutting and welding 😊

[@corey6393]

Just cut the rusty junk floor out of a rusty junk 69 baja bug today. Will be sectioning in a low grade after market repair pan, cuz it was cheap and so am I. Also, this car ain't worth doing it "right". Your video is quite timely, with great advice on what to do, and what not to do. Wish me luck!

[@5150mxVW]

Good luck ! Sounds like a fun build

[@ob1vw]

Reminds me of last winter doing a 1962 Turkis Bug. lol

[@5150mxVW]

i did all the hard work on that 62 ... I buffed 1/4 of the dash🤣

[@ob1vw]

@@5150mxVW I could buff a 1/4 of the 58 dash for you. lol

[@francoisbouchard602]

Nice job sir Nice show sir Nice VW 😃👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍😍

[@5150mxVW]

We thank you

[@DavidAnderson-k7x]

Excellent!

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you David

[@Oceanfis]

A welcome from the Orient. I have a KZbin channel just like yours. Good job. Subscribed and liked for you

[@cap526]

Larry for the win ! ✌

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@user-wu6rp4zg6u]

Great effort saving an otherwise good car. Someday mankind will invent a better way to treat frozen roads without salt.

[@backyardkombi5466]

Impressive speed

[@paliacho9]

Just so everyone knows; I did the pre purchase inspection for him on this bug. So...if you need anything, lmk. I'm here to help.

[@5150mxVW]

🤣👍

[@juanmauricioneira7864]

That's whatci want to see on your channel ! Hugs

[@5150mxVW]

Well most only want to see the rescues…work videos take forever to record and edit only for no one to watch …glad you enjoyed it . I did :))

[@danoneill2846]

Be Strong !

[@5150mxVW]

💪💪

[@KevinDeen-cx2ss]

Lookin good guys but wishing you’d put a touch more heat in those welds. Sounds a little light on the amperage. 👍👍👍

[@5150mxVW]

thank you , Larry has used that welder for decades and was saying it was on the way out .... he has replaced it ....good ear !

[@65bugnut]

How many times is NLA ( not Larry approved) written on the inside?

[@tomdale1313]

thxs for sharing...

[@5150mxVW]

thank you for droppin' in Tom

[@shadow.5404]

Hey 1501 aka Storm Cloud

[@brianandrews7099]

You require an angle grinder and a good selection of disks.