Back on the road after 23+ years parked!

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Welcome back to part 2 of my daughter Wawa's 71 VW Beetle project. In the last video we replaced everything in the braking system and now we are going to finish up the brakes, replace the entire wiring harness, carburetor, coil, switch it back to electronic ignition conversion, and some new casings! Our plan is to get this thing back on the road after 23 years parked and get it completely ready for her to get her learners permit and start driving.
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[@Sleeperdude]

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[@matthewcriss29]

Hey brother I love your content! But I have such a hard time. Finding videos to watch in order. Ever thought about numbering the episodes?

[@angiemalacara1301]

Nice work on the Volkswagen Beetle your family are so blessed and your daughter is so excited for her car

[@Jackman-pz5bh]

Great job sir, that including your family indeed ,really love your video, amazing contents especially bcoz about the engineering and a collection cars.

[@kayjayjames1271]

I think buffing will do great for that car, and y'all should tow that with a car dolly behind y'alls RV because it's light and dependable! Maybe rust coat the underneath! 👍

[@andw2638]

@@matthewcriss29 I manage OK. Unfortunately Google/YT are not keen on showing dates in YMD format, so every timestamp is shown as the time before present.

[@nicktriplett1976]

I've replaced swearing at work with that's unfortunate 😆

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@marksmith0209]

Impeccable

[@falconeer99]

I need to try that

[@thegotchaman4145]

Thatagoodinrighttareitellya

[@kentevans4218]

😅😅

[@jonoffensend7519]

As a retired VW mechanic I have really enjoyed following this build. My specialty was front ends and electrical wiring, you did a great job with that, this should be a great car for Wawa, a little waxing and buffing and it will sparkle 👍😁🎩

[@davidhakes3884]

Hey there are not so many of us Old VW Mechanics around, happy to see another pipe up. To this day I can set valves and tune one in about 15 minutes.

[@alfredomarin9762]

Are you going to be pulling the bug with the RV when going on a trip

[@howardjacobs1325]

If you have a single bowl master cylinder look up a dual reservoir master cylinder with propers ion valve so that of the front brakes go out she will have back or if the back go out she will have front the single reservoir system can be a problem I like the progress on the beetle and it’s an awesome one just joined your channel and like it a lot thanks for the video 😊

[@tomelliott5841]

The Smile on Wawa's face after finally getting to drive her dream car was priceless.........She got up early, put in a lot of work to get it back on the road day in and day out , week after week and it's great to see a teenager work so hard to earn her first car.........Congrats to Sleeperdude & Sleepermom for raising such an amazing young lady 👍👍👍

[@gregring525]

Been building vws over 20 years. My advice is adjust the valves cold. 006. Do them regularly. And that 009 distributor you have need to set timing at 32 degrees at 2500rpms and let the base timing stay where it falls. Vacuum advance distributor will run better with that carb. Great work as always. Love your channel and what you do with the family.

[@jasonshulack3918]

Right on.

[@KaileyShae]

The kids are so lucky to have a family like y’all.

[@ZwiftingWithGranny]

No such thing as one of your videos being too long. I look forward to your videos and watch them from start to finish. Every once in awhile put a long one out. Vice Grip Garage does that and nobody complains. Still waiting for one day when some of the videos are from Wawa's perspective. She is such a humble kid and is always willing to jump in and get dirty!

[@steveparrish8046]

This may be my favorite video. It's certainly the funniest. When Josh turned that ignition and the horn blew I lost it. Then when Tosh drove the car I lost it again! This brings back memories when I learned to drive on a VW like Wawa's.

[@dbentley2195]

Right! I could watch sleeper dude for hrs straight 😂❤

[@ZwiftingWithGranny]

@@steveparrish8046 the ignition and the horn blowing was hysterical!

[@kevinmaher813]

Impeccable 😂, loved watching this one.

[@thebrokenbiker869]

Watching wa wa's eyes light up when it started. Was priceless. Josh it is wonderful watching you and your family.. thank you

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnblake3241]

Good guys. Great girls

[@mjdthemaker7574]

The look on your daughter's face. She is so very proud of that bug.

[@WillsSmallEngines]

love your videos. As a 17 year old small engine repair youtuber I enjoy watching your videos as they inspire me to get a project car myself.

[@Sleeperdude]

That is awesome!

[@wildbenny11]

I watched some of your video

[@kristoffermangila]

Try getting a VW Beetle... its a good step up from the small engines you tinker with.

[@georgedavidson1221]

Get something easy to fix and lots of parts available

[@tsparky236]

This is by far the best channel on you tube? Just totally awesome how much family is involved. Just don’t get any better than family. Can’t say enough about you guys. Thank you very much for taking the time to bring us along. ❤

[@user-xc2jy1fv2y]

As a grandfather and great grandad, the sight of her little face when it fired up and she drove it, was lovely. Great family.

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@neiljenkins5213]

What a lucky girl wawa is, wawa has done an amaizing job getting involved helpping her dad rejuvinait this classic car ❤

[@CapSuperM]

I can't even imagine my dad giving me a car at 14, I would have passed out from pure joy 😂

[@dubworldvwadventures]

I'd recommend installing a new brake line kit. Runs about $60. The front to rear tends to be the main failure point. And definitely replace the throttle and clutch cables. Also replace the oil cooler seals. They will be so dry from sitting and will eventually start leaking pretty bad. Original would have been a vacuum advance distributor. They may have removed the lower tin to get to the thermostat. Did you notice if there was a bellows in there? Stock engines will have thermostat driven flaps in the fan shroud. If the bellows fail, the engine can overheat. Also get some new fan shroud hoses so you don’t lose air. This can cause overheating.

[@itsmephil2255]

The front lower plate behind the number tends to be a place for rust, heritage places are available....although it may not rust as bad in America

[@seanmorris]

I think by that vintage they had moved away from vacuum advance distributors, or some came stock with and some without. Mine was non vacuum

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

I agree, the bellows and thermostat and levers/cables must work or the engine will overheat.

[@terminalvelocity4858]

@@cliffordkinnear9705 Absolutely. Could also lock them in the open position with some wire, if the bellows are not working or missing. The only benefit to the flaps being closed would be in colder weather.

[@jbncnow]

I would have never reused those old metal brake lines, They dont cost much .Remember they sat 23 years and they are even older from the date of manufacture. Brakes are kinda important! You never cut corners on brakes or casings

[@kencooper2059]

Aww, Wawa will love this. And she'll have the satisfaction of having helped with it. You're teaching your children valuable lessons.

[@kellypeterson2690]

message for the kiddos - Cherish every moment like this - many times like this have passed this country by....

[@loose-arrow-garage]

Your kids are really lucky to have you both as their parents!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@nomadiclapse]

WaWa's smile when Josh was adjusting the carb... priceless!

[@paulhemmy8223]

I would hire dad in a heartbeat, Hands on and what a great teacher.

[@matthumphrey4915]

Wawa is an amazing kid and clearly appreciative and humble. great parenting hands down.. and she is sooo cute too with her little personality and smile XD love your guys videos!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@PegEOisme]

This has been so much fun to watch! I'm so stoked for WaWa. So proud of her getting in and helping...even getting dirty. My kinda gal. Thank you all for including all of us in on your life.

[@Sleeperdude]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@justinsanders2705]

Squeeze gave it a 10! 😮 It's a keeper for sure. Love the big smile on Wawas face the entire time.

[@jamesb.9155]

Fortunately, the dad is a wiz kid at quickly figuring out old car stuff and has non-stop positive energy and enthusiasm!

[@joegiusep]

As somebody who grew up watching the old Herbie movies, this is the exact type of story that brings a car to life. There has been so much love put into this beatle and it shows. You guys are the best!

[@terminalvelocity4858]

🚨🚨 **IMPORTANT** tip for the battery and wiring under the back seat! It would be wise to cut a piece of wood to fit under the back seat or some sort of insulation. The springs from the bottom of the back seat can sometimes ground out on the battery terminals and other wires when someone is sitting in the back, which of course can cause power wires to ground out on the seat springs and melt the entire wiring and cause a fire. I speak from personal experience when I was young and drove a 1975 Super Beetle. GREAT job on the restoration, that is one happy lil gal! ☮

[@jbncnow]

This happened to a guy i worked with in Florida , the bug caught on fire at his house in the garage and burned his entire shop down! he lost all his tools and another car. It was not running

[@surlycrosscheck1]

I also mentioned it to him. He responded so I’m sure he’ll work something out. Reason it happened in the passed is because people replaced their old batteries with the incorrect ones. They’d move to a group 35 battery for example. A lot of people don’t even know what that means. Well, the short version is, the group 35’s (and others) are far taller than the group 42 batteries the cars came with from the factory. That added height was what created the hazard. People just didn’t know. People would simply blame the car and poor design etc. when in fact it was the doing of their own or an unaware mechanic putting the wrong sized battery in the car. Bugs are the best and extremely reliable when one knows how they work. 👍

[@nolsp7240]

Yep. Happened to our family beetle when i was an early teen. Good thing we were still in the car when smoke started coming out of the seat. Gave us plenty of time to put out a small fire. It left a hole on the front cover of the rear seat though.

[@surlycrosscheck1]

@@nolsp7240 as mentioned, the wrong battery was installed. This often happened back in the day because people simply didn’t know. Factory batteries (group 42) were shorter. People blamed poor engineering not knowing that incorrect battery replacement was the true reason. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@user-mm2gg7fh4g]

The look on Josh and WaWa’s face when they went down the lift to the ground, shared joy, priceless.😊❤

[@davidvann9387]

I'm 53 now but when I was 12 I rode from Plain Dealing LA to Sacramento California in the back seat of a VW Bug. It was me and a big German Shepard named King. Love your Videos. This one brought back some good memories!!

[@peteturph3255]

So VERY good parenting... - Memories to last a lifetime... - Much respect...

[@dukainmanning7246]

So there I was, 16 years old with my first car. A 71 Super Beetle. It started out as a 1600 dual port and ended up with a 2110cc engine. So happy she has the car she wants. She'll enjoy it for years to come. Oh and congrats to your son with his Corvette!!!!

[@adamgroza7913]

You can see the pride & joy in WaWa's face. I don't think you could have found a more perfect car!

[@SuburbanK2500]

So happy for Wawa, that's a great first car. So impressed that she's out there working/helping/learning, just cant say enough about that. Great content Josh and family, keepnot.up and i hope the KZbin life continues to worknout well for you.

[@royang3317]

I am so jealous of your kids, having a dad that does things with his kids. My dad left when I was 7. I made up for it with my kids, I am 65 now but I am still jealous. Make the most of it, not all kids are this lucky.

[@Sleeperdude]

❤️

[@gregscharf6384]

I had a ‘59 that I bought in 68 and in England a ‘66 right hand drive. I so enjoyed watch how to resurrected this beetle!

[@reneprovencher8395]

Thé look that Waawaa did when it started was so sweet! She does not mind grease on her leg and foot. This young lady shows that she is a “car girl”!! Love you guys!❤️

[@itsmephil2255]

I was born in june 1971 and that beetle runs better than i do 😂 Yet again another amazing video from the Sleeperdude family Excellent stuff guys 👏

[@lanawaldron6819]

I love the way you are working with your kids on that car. My Dad helped me work on my first car, a 29 Model A Coupe. I still have her after 60 years and cherish the hours I spent with my Dad cleaning off old grease and pulling new wires. You bring back memories. Thank you.

[@speedracer2336]

I had a 73 and 74 beetle. Mechanically they were the best I have owned, fun to drive!

[@JohnChapman-lr5ms]

LOVE the look when you and Wawa looked at other when the car started. Love, joy and pride in family’s hard work.

[@jakepriest4282]

Wawa's face! She is so happy on that ride! The girl is livin her best life!

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure

[@adrianmonk4440]

Fixing field recovered, old cars is working past the groddiness; AND, taking your best educated & experienced guess, AND GOING FOR IT !! I enjoy these videos So Much.

[@WingmanJohnny]

Fantastic yins guys. She is one happy camper. She will remember this for the rest of her life. Yins guys rock. Keep up the great work

[@kevjo13]

Always a great day when Sleeperdude uploads! Have a happy and safe 4th 🎉

[@storagemonster2955]

You guy's are so funny, love seeing the whole family working togerther instead of staring at phone screens.

[@davidmcadams5542]

This is the second time I've watched this video and I can't get enough this brings back so many memories for my first car was a 1973 VW same color had it for years and had more fun in that car then any other car I owned my it bring you lots of Joy and happiness

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome thank you

[@nickw8071]

Wawa beaming after the start up with the new carb and coil. Ace. Love VW Aircooleds. Whole different way of life.

[@Sleeperdude]

She was excited

[@66kprdwd]

Wawa is in heaven with her “BEAUT”. 😊 Lots of hard work has saved another classic from oblivion. Looking forward to seeing the next chapter on the VW and the camping trip.

[@Sleeperdude]

She’s loving it

[@ronskopitz2360]

Wow - Wawa’s confidence is through the roof on this. Love watching her growth! Thank you for sharing…

[@Sleeperdude]

Our pleasure!

[@j2kinflarc768]

I absolutely loved this video. Watching Wawa using what she has learned and learning even more on her dream car was epic. Such a great family experience. You could feel her joy throughout the whole process. Awesome sauce 👍🏻

[@Daehawk]

Ive loved the entire series of videos on this car and the rebuild. Its been a memory to me. And finishing off with viennas. Hell ya. What a family.

[@lindastabell6598]

Woohoo you got Wawa's car going! Can't wait to see the family driving it, always an adventure. Good luck

[@sec1868.]

Can't wait for this one. Hopefully a shop and mini wini update soon!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes soon

[@6petrolhead6]

Love wawas huge smile every time she works on swaysey there is nothing like the love for your first car Well done on all the work and your patience with that wiring

[@Livingoffgridinthedesert]

Make sure to replace the fuel filter with a metal one, many vw have burnt to the ground from plastic fuel filters, congratulations Wawa on your first car. My first car was a 1966 ford country squire station wagon w/ 390 bb, three on the tree, have a blast with your new baby and stay safe 🎉❤

[@brianlouky]

Ever since I discovered your channel I have been hooked! Your channel is so wholesome, and you are creating true core memories with your entire family! I know everyone in your family is putting in very long hours 7 days a week, but the fact your family has came together instead of falling apart says a great deal about your families values and beliefs! God bless you and your family and keep the videos coming! A fan in Kentucky!

[@alec-sarah]

Hooray for Sleeperdude Family videos!! Will there be an RV MinnieWinnie update?? Praying the problems are solved and vacation road trip is happening!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes soon!

[@pull-my-finger-1]

40 yrs ago my sister got one of these bugs and fixed it up painted it candy apple red and put a vizer on the front windshield and everyone wanted to go for a ride in it Cheers from Canada

[@AaronBelknap]

What an undertaking doing a wiring harness. That little car is the bomb! WaWa let your fans know what you need/want and maybe we can help get them for you! Now we need to figure out a car for Squeezy! Thanks for letting us tag along again.

[@JoshJackson13]

Warms my my heart seeing wawa that happy. We all were curious like her on our 1st car.

[@dragon2knight]

So nice to see another Beetle on the road...and all the better to see Wawa behind the wheel 😎❤ Some parts for later addition: They make a cheap oil filter adapter for the type 1 engine, there are also under $100 alternators. Also you could have just saved some money and nabbed a VW Blue Coil, bulletproof and strong enough. As for vacuum advance, plenty of kits also available for it if you like it. All of the above shouldn't be more than $200 total, less if you shop around.

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Yes great to see another one on the road even though Ive always hated them, but respect there great history. Wawa you got girl and enjoy your Bug hopefully for many years.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@emilioolivarez3973]

Your family videos are the best on KZbin, thank all of you for the videos.

[@darinberend2103]

My hat is off to you, sleeperdude! This is real content for real people. I learn so much watching your videos.

[@stevelangston2359]

Hooray. Another great video!!!! Wawa shows it all in her face! So glad

[@Sleeperdude]

😊 thank you

[@theroving1]

A tip... The body grounds are one of the reasons the throttle cables snap as it tries to ground through the throttle cable when the body grounds are corroded. I'm only half way through this vid but great so far!

[@tommurray2653]

Great job on the overhaul on the beetle. I first learned to drive my brothers 2 vw:s a 1959 and a 1961 around 1967 in a cowfield on our farm. Brings back a lot of good memories. I am now 69 years old. Wawa will never forget this car. Tom up in Canada at the NB-NS border

[@rrhopewell]

Yaw need to sale a shirt for Wawa that says “That’s Incredible” lol. She’s to cute helping on her car. She will appreciate that car so much because she saved and earned it as well as worked on it. That’s so special.

[@frances4309]

Great job, Team Sleeperdude! So excited for you WaWa (and Tosh! LOL). It was hilarious to hear Josh turn the ignition and the horn honked! Loved seeing him laugh at his own mistake and stayed humble. Speaks volumes about your character, Josh. Great call for Ralphie to know his limits and stick to them... another character strength! A 10 out of 10 from Squeezy?! I thought I felt the house shake when she said that *wink, wink* Great job, Josh! You are a talented guy! In case no one has said it yet.... "SLUG BUG"!!!!/"PUNCH BUGGY"!!!! (Hope it didn't hurt your arm too bad. 😜 ) Great video! I am looking forward to seeing the RV and new building updates!

[@chrisquinlan3012]

OMG Punch Buggy ! that was the kids road trip game in OZ when a Beetle was spotted,first to see gives a punch to the arm of sibling and yells "punch-buggy" Then theres Struggle Buggy,Dak-Dak,Hitlers Revenge....there must be more cmon folks

[@maggiespeaks8555]

Stitch: Punch Buggy (picks up whole car).

[@davidpower6993]

Impeccable another classic thanks guys for such great entertainment looking forward to the next one 😊

[@user-pk6tg7cf1b]

WaWa's smile when Josh was adjusting the carb... priceless!. The kids are so lucky to have a family like y’all..

[@smavtmb2196]

Fantastic job 👍 You didn't burn it to the ground. No electrical fire is always good. The engine is running really good.

[@philshalischieffer9588]

You guys are an awesome family and you're a heck of a dad. Making great memories

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks so much

[@SwimCoach8]

Love it. 1969 Bug was my second car in 1978. I don't mean to tell anyone how to raise their kids....But....Ain't it about time to get Squeezy behind the wheel on occasion? Thanks for all the time you're putting into the channel. Ya'll make me smile.

[@mexicanspec]

I don't think she has any interest in it.

[@DaveParkhill]

I have so many small wiring issues in my '78 VW bus - this video gives me enough confidence that I may just replace the wiring harness and start fresh! Thanks so much for posting this!

[@jayjones6904]

When you were backing up what a smile i raised three daughters when they would began to learn on my dozer and loader was same kinda smile God bless guys happy independence day

[@martins767]

Great achievement, the old bug has come back to life as a proud semi-blue butterfly... I'm happy for you guys. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@allanfranklin9615]

I ran a 009 centrifugal advance distributor for years with points and had no problem with it. But also ran a Weber 30 pict carb which was the best carb I ever had on my VW. After 10 years with that combo, I installed a Pertonix ignition kit which was the single best improvement for my car. Had to tweak the timing a little but never had a starting problem. I would advise adjusting the valves as soon as possible as it is important to engine longevity.

[@surlycrosscheck1]

Yes. 👍 I forgot to mention valve adjustment. Simple task but important (after a head torque) just to be sure. Hopefully he sees your comment. I’m still running points and my car’s original 30 pict 3 carb and vac advance. Never leaves me stranded. Absolutely flawless combination. Never bothered jumping to electric ignition. Never know though. Maybe someday.

[@angrytrucker420]

The first one I owned, I pushed it backwards every time I needed to back up for 3 days before I swallowed my pride and asked someone to show me. Wawa looked impeccable in her doodlebug. Love yall.

[@larrydickson2025]

From Toronto Canada, caught you from the start, was auto tech for 43 years, this is the best show I have ever watched, love your family.

[@TomAndBeth]

It's just awesome! Love that Wawa got the car of her dreams! You're a great Dad, my brother!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am blessed

[@adrianoleary5061]

You all are just the best. I look forward to each and every new episode and can only hope that you manage to get away for an RV vacation this Summer. Love to you all.

[@stevepeters6751]

This is so relatable. Dad going above and beyond on the first car to make sure its as safe as possible...my dad replaced all the brakes and casings on mine and my brothers first cars....despite mine having been my grandparents incredibly well maintained car for years (and the only other previous owner having been my great uncle) and my brothers even though it was only being 3 years old when he got his.....protective parents for the win...

[@Fritzie73]

Love your VW Bug Wawa!❤ I'm going to age myself 😁 I had a close friend who, with his Dad, purchased a Bug in '76 his 16th birthday! They fixed it ALL hotrod! Souped up the engine, wide tires on rear, and a complete new body front, fiberglass, looking like a Rolls-Royce 👌 😋 Soooooooo cool 😎!! I'm a woman who loved racing and learning from my Dad 😂

[@jeffdayman8183]

Fun to see you all having so much fun with fixing up Wawa's bug. Great videos ! Cheers and Happy 4th of July.

[@philheese1728]

I am watching this video and you are proving to me that anyone can retire a VW. I have a ‘63 Beetle that I may have to rework in the future. You guys sure are brave! I love all of your videos. Keep it up!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you that’s awesome

[@bunkabob1]

Happy for you Wa. I started my driving life in a 1958 VW. God bless you.

[@alethacriss9308]

So exciting Wawa! Now I have to get my 72 VW beetle bug convertable back on the road again, she is baby blue too! Have fun little gal!!! We have two horse trailers ahead of my car though, but it's going to happen!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!!!

[@MrLangDog]

Looking very forward to the interior and the clean up!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s coming next thank you

[@randysmyre253]

As a previous Bug owner that knows why...make sure your foil cooling hose is attached and in good repair. Love your channel!

[@ocavant]

That foul hose is just for the heater. Lol. Engine will be fine without it. Your heat will suck though.

[@seanmorris]

There's (iirc) a set of flaps behind the air cooling shrowd with some linkages to divert the cooling until the engine warms up. It used to be a recommendation to check the linkages were still connected. (The heater channels on my old beetle were blocked/welded shut and I only had one heat exchanger and couldn't afford a real replacement for one so had a 'J' pipe in one side. I had a foil heating tube from the one working hot air source near the back seat through to near the gear stick in an attempt to keep me warm in snowy weather 😀)

[@ocavant]

@@seanmorris Correct. They mount to the inside of the fan shroud. On the passenger side (1/2) under the cylinders there would have been an expandable brass bellows with a rod going straight up to the flaps. When the engine warmed up, the bellows would expand and then open the flaps to allow max cooling to the cylinders. Over the years many people would remove the entire system. Not a big deal in the SW where you need max cooling and have very little need for a fast warm up. The flaps are very much needed in cold climates where they greatly aid in warm up and in engine reliability. Even though I live in So CA I put them on all of my cars, but I’m sort of an original equipment dude and like everything factory.

[@ocavant]

@@seanmorris Great ingenuity to get some heat back in the day. They are awesome cars and even a better group of enthusiasts keep them going.

[@terminalvelocity4858]

Keep the hoses attached for sure, otherwise the fan will circulate the stale air in the engine compartment a bit.

[@Robby4Jesus]

Monday is ridiculously good on youtube. SleeperDude and Puddin's Fab Shop both drop on monday. Monday is quickly becoming one of the best days of the week.

[@Grey_Beard72]

I love the Beetle. The one thing I'd do not mentioned is exhaust. The Beetle is one of the few cars I prefer the factory sounding exhaust on. Gotta have that chirp. The hoops did turn out great. Looks like a very solid car.

[@terranceolive6792]

The smile on WaWa's face says it all great job Sleeperdude team

[@tommurray2653]

Hi Josh another storey about my vw experience. Back in the 1980,s i owned 2 vw Westfalia campers. A 1974 and a 1975. The engine in tge 74 put a pushrod out through the top of the block one day. I bought a KEP adapter kit from a shop in Maine and installed Mazda 12a rotary from a local junkyard. The body was getting past its best and i picked up a 75 westy with no engine and transplanted the 12a into it for a rad i used one from a 1974 Chrysler New Yorker that i had retired. It was mounted out front with a substantial angle iron frame and the large VW circle logo. No more connecting rods to pop out. The 12a was smooth and sweet to drive in the otherwise sedate camper. Funky exhaust note too . That camper eventually went to a junk yard and regretfully i did not save the engine and the KEP adapter plate and clutch. Have a great day. I am waiting for your family,s next video i still have a pic of the blue 74 with the rad out front. Tom up in Canada at the NB-NS border

[@johncarpenter3008]

At last! Guys, what a delight to see WaWa's face when she drove it. Well done guys.

[@robpeabo509]

The Beetle is a great first car! They are solid, easy to maintain (actually just changing the oil is all you really need to do). It was good to see the only exhaust smoke was at the the initial start up, after that there was none, even under load when driving it. The engine is so very easy to work on, like a motorcycle really, with the Jugs requiring removal to access the block or to change rings. Plus Jugs are very inexpensive! Maybe Squeezy can add a bit of her artistic skills to the vehicle somewhere.

[@Sleeperdude]

Totally agree! Thank you

[@jesterscorner879]

This restoration was the first series I watched from you guys. I've often thought of a classic bug as being a good choice for my kids, so this was perfect. Really glad to see that despite all the little hiccups you were able to get it done. I definitely plan on watching other videos and following from now on.

[@patrickokc]

Good Times! Great to see your family working on this project together :-) I restored a 66 VW and can relate to those big smiles on the first drive! God Bless!

[@williamsalter9654]

My daughter is 16 years old.cool Volkswagen Keep teaching.my first was 69 chevelle ss they out big block and 307 it had horseshoe shifter.I wish I still had it I traded for 1978 nova I took the drive train out and swapped it.All that nova needed slot wheel it orange with,black stripes. Miss all those old classic cars

[@dalesmith112]

Wah-Wah's smile on this video is worth a million dollars. So happy for her. Your family rocks, love you guys.... Without question my favorite KZbin channel.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you 😊

[@andrewevans7181]

When painting rims on tires cover the tire with tire shine so if you get paint on the tire it will wipe off

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@ocavant]

Brush painting rims……😢

[@briandouglasbell]

ImpecWAble!!! You probably already know? The main rear engine tin is missing; super important...Love you guys!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@doogals]

I had knee surgery May 24th. I’ve watched all your vids while I’ve been recovering. I’m now all caught up. Thank you for providing clean and entertaining content!