A New Beginning for the Harvest Beetle!

[@bogodfrey8649]

64 Bug w/Sunroof this will be my first VW restoration. I'm 73 and restoring it my wife, as her 1st Car was a 64 model. I have already watched several of your episodes and found very helpful.

[@VWLifeVW]

Right on! post a picture of it on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@JWClassicVW]

She is looking good boys!!! Great job! That satisfying feeling when all that dirt rolls off the hood.... soooooo good!

[@VWLifeVW]

yeah glad we caught that! :)

[@JohnMartin-sg9ku]

That's my favorite part of starting fresh on a new project, cleaning it all and prepping it for what you have in store for it!! Keep up the great work fella's! Your channel keeps good encouraging vibes flow at our house and keeps my projects moving forward! Thanks again!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep a clean slate! Thanks for the compliment. We've had a lot of comments like that. We think it's great that we inspire others to get stuff done. That's what we we are after with this channel

[@gofredo50]

"I know CPR, can I help?" Every group has one! Great work guys! Can't wait to see it finished!

[@VWLifeVW]

yeah Mike is a class act ! :)

[@marcijunebug]

We were at Fun Fest VW show this past weekend...my son has a vw life sticker on his 6v power wheel bus and several folks commented on your channel! Keep it real guys! Folks love what you are doing!

[@VWLifeVW]

That's awesome Marci! We actually got "recognized" in public yesterday! It both cool and a little weird. We drove north and recused a beetle in a small town which made it even more unbelievable. #vwlife

[@lionreb]

Love the deconstruction and cleaning parts of the video and especially the speed with which it all took place. Wow! Just a few minute left but i am energized and excited!

[@VWLifeVW]

good! we hope to inspire as well as teach. glad you enjoy it!

[@hillbillyvwnut1205]

Love the beetle guys I really appreciate that your leaving the original paint on her she’s going to be a sweet ride

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks vw nut! Yeah should turn out nice

[@jesusaldrete3544]

Can’t name a better group of guys to make this bug look good! Hell to the yea keep it up big fans

[@VWLifeVW]

We will Jesus thanks!

[@belizeguy]

Nothing like a classic. It will look great when you are done.

[@VWLifeVW]

I know I'm getting anxious and want to hurry up and finish it!

[@nicholassmith5332]

Can’t wait to see her run. Good job guys! Keep it up

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks nick us too!

[@nicholassmith5332]

VW Life hey I have a decent video idea for vw life How to keep your air-cooled engine cool in the summer. What do you think ? I mean I know it’s hot in Texas and here in Southern California it’s getting there

[@VWLifeVW]

@@nicholassmith5332 that's a good idea we'll add it to the list! We don't take long road trips in the heat of the summer

[@nicholassmith5332]

VW Life thank you 👍🏻

[@RJDCR]

kool , thanx ...lol..all us vw people are alike...when it comes to resto...We start by cleaning everything...Rock onnn guys Robert

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep helps when it's all nice and clean thanks Robert!

[@rock8a]

You guys are awesome! First time watcher. Just getting back into the scene. I and the wife got the "bug itch" again! Would love to win this and get back on the road. Will continue to watch

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome welcome Roger!

[@VWJawbreaker]

She cleaned up nicely, love the patina.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep Gary we can't wait wait to buff it out

[@bobscherrer5981]

Always stoked for more VW Life.... keep 'em coming guys.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you Bob! Glad to hear

[@barttimmerman6077]

Thought I might add this. I am a hot rod/old american car guy at heart. Right now i own a 1952 Dodge busness coupe low rider. I stumbled across your vw life page one day and after watching a few vids I was hooked, or should I say " bit by the bug". No, I won't give up my business coupe, but you dudes got me looking for an old vw to start working on/drive. Damn, guess I am gonna have to buy all new tools to work on it. Oh well, cars is cars. Great videos, and it looks like y'all have a lot of good times. I will keep y'all posted on what I find to work on. I see a road trip your way in the future.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah bart that's great! Please do let us know, there are some videos online on what to look for

[@lennertvanwees1101]

Awesome video guys. Love to see progress on the harvest beetle. Keep the videos going

[@VWLifeVW]

will do thanks Lennert!

[@ivorwm2291]

HB is responding to all the attention. She was so sad looking when you got her. She is perking up well. Be careful of those "unintended discharges ". You could put somebody's eye out! I'm impressed with your method of storage. It makes sense to rehab the parts before putting them in storage. I would recommend that you get one of those chimney charcoal starters. It really prevents the icky fuel taste. Thank you for posting another beautifully edited video! Best wishes, Ivor

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks as always Ivor!

[@truckerpeterose]

Proud new owner of a 72 beetle and love the vw vids.

[@VWLifeVW]

Congratulations! Thanks welcome to #vwlife

[@jensers11]

I like the to do lists on the wall. I normally have that scratched out on a chunk of cardboard. Have to follow your lead and get a little more organized.

[@VWLifeVW]

A list is always a good idea. It's fun

[@Mercmad]

When i wash a car with oxidised paint, i put a capful of Jif (household cleaner) in a 20 liter bucket of water and sponge wash the car down with it. Quick and easy and sometimes,no need to buff.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay

[@busman5429]

good tasg team on the beetle, like the process of cleaning then storing. I can do a beeter job with stooring now that I have so many vw projects going at the same time. I seen many use Comet to clean it up used the as a kid a lot when my weekend chore was to clean the bathroom befor going outside in playing..

[@VWLifeVW]

Oh yes comet! Old school!

[@mikehammer4546]

Love watching your videos. That VW Life really “sticks” with you.

[@VWLifeVW]

it does, it's kind of like a bad rash :)

[@64KarmannGhia]

Could you have your friend please do a bluetooth conversion video!?

[@VWLifeVW]

I can ask him!

[@danielbates4137]

Horn dog graphics was definitely the wrong web site! Dang cataracs

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol that's funny

[@barrysteinlage6888]

You always have a great show, sometimes I wish they were longer but I know you do a lot more than videos. I've got a '72 beeter that my daughter got in high school in 1999, I inhereted{?} last year when she needed a new car that had A/C. I'm working to make it look like a mid 60's car. keep up the good work I enjoy iy. Barry

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks very good luck with your project that should come out nice we've seen late 70s beetles turn into early beetles pretty easily as far as I could tell

[@Cameront9]

Looks awesome, wish I had a garage like that for my 65!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah it's nice to have

[@dennisc.1189]

Well, the old bug all stripped down and clean. Now the fun of seeing it come together and I would like to see how the radio is converted to the blue tooth if you would be so kind to a video on that it would be appreciated if the could do so. And like an always great video.

[@VWLifeVW]

We can look into this..

[@VeeDubP8]

The harvest beetle is getting the VW life treatment!! Great work!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes sir!

[@fadjarananto6335]

Great job guys!

[@catbolinha5452]

My first time at this channel, I liked! I have a vw beetle 1976 here in Brazil !

[@VWLifeVW]

You have a fusca! Very nice welcome to the channel my friend!

[@mikelowe3689]

Awesome Work! You guys are knocking it our quick already...Tell Matt to be careful where he’s putting those camera angles 🤣 We may need to change the page rating with the between the leg shots...Enjoy! Milo

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you so much 😊 bootiful. Awesome job. Teams work love it. 😍👍

[@hanknipper3921]

That is a really bad ass bug keep up the great work! Little Dude you rock

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep Hank, it's going to be so cool! thanks

[@Boatsussiowa]

Great video! I always enjoy the drive in videos, cheers!

[@VWLifeVW]

Good to here we have a new one coming soon!

[@alanszymczak6173]

Always great V DUB videos from you guys, can't wait for more!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Alan glad you like them!

[@5150mxVW]

that car is so solid ! What did you guys wash / sand it down with ? Your keeping the OG paint right ?

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes we are. They are fine scouring pads. Finer than green pads. The grey ones

[@michaelo1492]

VW Life so where can one purchase said “grey pads” ? Here in the Midwest in small town Iowa, we are really limited with places to shop.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@michaelo1492 www.amazon.com/Grey-Scuff-Scotch-Brite-Brand/dp/B00MBPTH56

[@dalemaus7189]

I bet it is going to look really nice when you guys are done with it.

[@VWLifeVW]

we hope! :)

[@dalemaus7189]

@@VWLifeVW by the way I'm still looking for one and i now live in Texas

[@VWLifeVW]

@@dalemaus7189 keep looking you'll find one!

[@parnis351]

Hi guys keep up the great work! Really enjoy watching your videos from back here in Australia. 👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey good day mate glad to hear that you like them

[@joshromero87]

Thanks! I love that I found your channel great content

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome Josh welcome on board we have a whole lot of other videos were up to for you now if you want to go back and check some of them out

[@Ben-un3gk]

Living the dream! Great content and production!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks! Make sure you you are subscribed!

[@Hoodhistorian562]

GREAT episode like always! Keep up the great work guys Shot out from Southern California

[@VWLifeVW]

Socal in da house! Thanks

[@georgesharp876]

You guys make VW's fun!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks George! You got to enjoy yourself right?

[@georgesharp876]

@@VWLifeVW everyday!! Ya'll have a great day from Huntsville, Alabama!!

[@timwhite8878]

You all great people.i love it.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Tim!

[@DjTeleNova]

love watching your videos, gives me some ideas for my 61! vw life forever ✌🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad to hear that telenova! Get that 61 going good

[@jeffbayer1287]

Yes would love to see a radio conversion video!!!!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

We can ask

[@johnzevien486]

Awesome video as always! That Beetle is going to be great! 👌

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Mr. Pooter! :)

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Hell yeah,been waiting for this,thanks for sharing! Always good to see y'all messing with these babies!

[@VWLifeVW]

Your wait is over! 😉👍

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@VWLifeVW ..haha,yep! Thanks guys!✌

[@brcron007]

Guess I'm gonna have to arm wrestle Laureano for the Beetle when you get here to Bradenton, Fla ;) lol Great breakdown video. Saved another lost soul !

[@VWLifeVW]

Ha Florida is a long way away

[@MadStiles]

Its looking great guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Madstiles!

[@joshcosta423]

I just came for the free goodies but then I saw you guys have good content too! Sub'd for sure and excited for the build videos! I have my '66 named Lucy torn down to every last nut and bolt ready to get the full monty!

[@VWLifeVW]

Nice, is it a beetle? Where are you located?

[@joshcosta423]

@@VWLifeVW sure is. It was my first car in high school and I won't get rid of her! I'm in Fresno, CA

[@VWLifeVW]

@@joshcosta423 that's awesome, part of the family

[@luischavez5572]

I love my future new car !!!!! Keep it going boys !!!! I’ll be there to drive it home !!! And .....we need MORE SLOT CARS !!!!!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

you're future car huh? :)

[@luischavez5572]

Yessssss I’m driving that baby home to califoooooooornia !!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

that would be epic!

[@aldobega2649]

Can't wait to see final result! What is gonna be? A sleeper? You gonna leave the patina? Great video!

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome yeah it's going to be really cool actually we have a playlist of five videos for the Harvest Beetle here's a link. We explain it mostly in the second video I believe Harvest Beetle Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLfKjIUlGh-s3NoEgoISgh4y0Sf2hnlVy0

[@beetlebee-fg2bm]

That's going to be a really great beetle.

[@VWLifeVW]

We hope so!

[@ThatsfeelgbSound]

In 1978 I bought a 1965 Beatle red really clean . it was six volt and had to by a reducer for lights . used a 1969 duel port ingine out of another bug a 1969 atomatic it was rusty ran great though . had to grind out the bell housing to use the 69 ingine . with that old trans and the duel port ingine it would pop wheelys in first gear without and awful lot of effort turn out sweet wish I had it back . (MULDEW) ~ hard life gary b *

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome Gary! Thanks for sharing your story

[@bmh67wa]

Amazing what just simple elbow grease can do.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep pretty simple concept

[@jillianvanliew]

Hey VW Lifers , I just found your channel & can't get enough! I owned & restored a '74 VW beetle (as my first car no less) & am truly a VW-girl. I enjoyed your video on the first Wednesdays @ In & Out near your neck of the woods in Texas. Do you know of or have any suggestions for classic VW car shows In Los Angeles? I have gotten most car show info through word-of-mouth. Any info would be appreciated.

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey welcome to the channel glad you like it! As far as shows in Los Angeles I do not I know there are some big ones though. I would go on Facebook and join the Vintage Volkswagen Club of America and just start looking for VW groups on Facebook there are so many of them

[@florentbarbare9983]

Looks great ! Greetings from France 🙂

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Florent how's it going

[@florentbarbare9983]

Fine here ! Working on 2 projets, '82 Beetle (limited edition 'special bug' in Marsrot), and a '73 Westie that needs a ton of work on the bodywork, but vas a mint chassis and interior, lots of fun

[@kg4qpb243]

Good job guys,this is a idea do a road trip to bradenton FL and all you guys can work on bug and the bbq is on me.

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks! That's a long way away :)

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

Signed autographed magazine. I will definitely do a video and hang it in my shop with a frame. Heck ya!

[@VWLifeVW]

okay well Martin is going to pick a winner so so we'll see

[@erikhagelin6374]

Love your channel. Erik from sweden

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Erk from Sweden!

[@CTmoog]

It's looking good! What grit paper did you use to wash it? Nice job guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pad 7448 PRO

[@CTmoog]

@@VWLifeVW cool!

[@independentgrip]

Love the show guys......keep keeping it real.....cant wait to see how the bug turns out...UK CREW

[@VWLifeVW]

Will do thanks guys!

[@tonypotts3769]

Oh wow! I went to HB18 and totally brain farted not buying a shirt! Great video, love this car!

[@airtightkustoms]

Good stuff guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@korosuchimu1479]

I think the park light in the headlights have different locations as well

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay

[@glennclark4212]

Always makes me laugh when you say his full name Matt Jackson lol why not just Matt 😂

[@VWLifeVW]

yep it's funny, my full name became my nick name, who'd of thought?

[@5150mxVW]

me too :)

[@jerrodbrown3319]

Can you explain the process that you used to wash off the grime and not ruin the patina of the paint? The chemical and abrasive pads you used specifically? Looking great!!

[@VWLifeVW]

It's pretty easy actually all we used was the Scotch-Brite gray pads not the green ones. And some Dawn dish soap and a little bit of elbow grease

[@jerrodbrown3319]

Thanks so much for the reply! Looking great, and I enjoy the videos! I’m gonna give that a try on my 62 and see how it cleans up!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah give it a shot if it just has a bunch of crud on it and lichen that's all you need to do. We're going for that patina look anyways

[@seventy4jns855]

That is going to be one sweet bug 👊🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

yep we're lucky!

[@masbeetleboy]

Great video. This car looks great. I just moved to Texas (Houston) and I can sure use some help. I moved from Missouri and I might need to have my beetle re-jetted. Suggestions on a good shop would be nice.( Bugaholics is close by and a great shop but they are all booked up.)

[@VWLifeVW]

Go to aircoolers.org and sign up for the forums. Check out Texas aircooled parts

[@_f30_b58]

I took my 65 head lights apart (not the halogen) and cleaned them in the kitchen sink. My wife thought I was crazy. LoL

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay cool. Wives tend to do that

[@henryrodier8024]

So solid can’t find anything like that here in Massachusetts that isn’t a large pile of rust in that condition here it would be a 5 figure car !

[@dannyrichmond2372]

Great job guys keep it going! Just subscribed

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome thanks Danny!

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

Yup I'm watching the classics

[@VWLifeVW]

nice, the archive!

[@curtlawrence1444]

I like patina , I also like that cool t-shirt your giving away .

[@VWLifeVW]

Two awesome things

[@sharong5877]

Don’t know who did the filming at end but that was outstanding!

[@VWLifeVW]

The end? What part? We do it all

[@sharong5877]

Who was filming all four of you? That part was very artsy!

[@VWLifeVW]

@@sharong5877 we filmed all of it thanks!

[@VWLifeVW]

@@sharong5877 Mike is now our stand in camera guy! :)

[@royholmes7250]

what a cool old bug my first registered car was a 67 but i always loved the earlier models just for those cool headlamps

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah 67s are cool too. We just picked one up. Look for it in a future video

[@rembert0319]

Nice job!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@danshobbies9004]

just found you guys. Love the bugs.

[@VWLifeVW]

Welcome Dan!

[@LiltruckerDarkspear]

New to the channel -Great stuff so far!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Welcome to #vwlife! Thanks

[@meckarmickebjornsson2567]

I love VW Life😎👍🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome love it!

[@cortevens]

Looking good can't wait to see it when your done !!! Never won anything before maybe my lucky day ?

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Jimmy, who knows you might get lucky!

[@gustavopadilla9176]

Looks good guys 🤣😂

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks brother!

[@04JALD]

Good job guys

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@04JALD]

I am either getting a 68 rolling chassis and have a 71 standard body for it or a complete 68 stock. I am kinda committed to the chassis but if it dont go through then the stock 68 will be the runner up. We will see. In calif 😎 hot and sunny. "KCAK" is our local vw club.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@04JALD that's really cool. Tommiebsmith drives a tan 68

[@04JALD]

I bet he loves it. Early 70s and older i love. I know most ppl try to go 69 or older. For some reason i really liked 1970 bugs. But i will settle for any year to save a bug. 😎

[@skulls500]

Just picked up a 69 pickup. Thinking about starting a KZbin channel where I do some work on these as well. Luckily, I only have 7 projects going on...

[@VWLifeVW]

Only huh? 😉 I think you should start a channel, no better time than the present!

[@rundoetx]

I think all you guys could use the hose and a light buffing to take off the crude. lol.

[@VWLifeVW]

that's no joke!

[@larryjuarez2999]

Next time use a white original scotch brite to keep the patinaa look, the paint is already faded 👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Okay

[@Skizze37]

2:25 that Bluetooth conversion would be an invaluable process to document, just sayin' :)

[@VWLifeVW]

we'll have to visit Lorenzo's shop!

[@TateReggie]

GOOD TIMES!

[@VWLifeVW]

yes Reggie thanks!

[@dakota563]

Great job I love vw bugs

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks ward make sure you are subscribed we are doing a full build on this one

[@VwRosstorations]

If I washed down the cars like that over ere they’d still be damp for a few months...love a bit of patina...🇬🇧

[@VWLifeVW]

yep up in the UK stuff just stays damp, down here it's already hot as hell

[@jayinmi3706]

Are those '67 rear bumpers? Front looked like -66. What year is it?

[@VWLifeVW]

Actually yes the rear was for sure

[@TheBig3802redone]

You guys really don't sweat much for chubby boys! Have a great v-dub day!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol now now now!

[@vwlover3182]

a little beautifuel rusty bug ♥

[@zubeirmoin2492]

Keep up the good work, wish I was living near you guys, just love to work on Volkswagens and give them new lease of life. Do share pics of the harvest Beetle once done. Stay blessed.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks will do!

[@jezwalsh3846]

What the eck did you do on that grill you murdered those sausage but doing a great job on the bug

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol I know huh? Freakin savages

[@rayladd856]

New to the channel, sorry i missed the contest

[@mcarvalho1326]

Wish i could get a beetle . All the money goes to my kids and bills . But maybe one day. :)

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Have you ever buttered then grilled a pop tart... that's livin :)

[@VWLifeVW]

no but that sounds delicious!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Lol!... I'm gonna ask my boss that question when I get back to work from my break!

[@VWLifeVW]

@@wesleyAlan9179 lol