Classic VW BuGs - 1965 Sea Blue Beetle - "Build-A-BuG" Restoration Complete

[@classicvwbugs]

Hey Volks! Here is another full body off restoration completed by my shop "Classic VW BuGs" here in Congers NY www.ClassicVWbugs.com This client contact me a couple years ago looking for a 64-65 beetle to be restored for him in "Sea Blue." This was a nut and bolt resto from top to bottom, zero miles, ready to go! To see this resto from start to finish head over HERE www.classicvwbugs.com/2018/10/11/classic-vw-bugs-1965-build-a-bug-project-for-richard-m/ Interested in a "Build-A-BuG" resto? Head HERE www.classicvwbugs.com/build-a-bug/ Want us to find you a bug already restored? Head here www.classicvwbugs.com/find-a-bug/

[@scotttillotson1989]

Beautiful car! The first VW I ever drove was a ‘Sea Blue ‘65, owned by a friend’s family. That was in 1970, and it had plastic flower stickers plastered on it. It was my first time driving a stick shift as well, and I was amazed at how easy it was to drive. I always loved that color. I bought a Zenith Blue ‘67 Convertible in ‘73 for $500.

[@gordonkennaway3847]

Stunning work!

[@jr.classics6190]

Hi Chris.. Excellent Restoration. Looks Similar to my 66 Beetle.. What a Beauty! You Guys do an Amazing job...

[@bluebug66]

Very nice! Except for the alternator. My 66 is converted to 12v but I am using one of the electronic voltage regulators on it with a Bosch generator. The electronic VR helps with the engine surging caused by the mechanical contact opening and closing in the original Bosch VR and gives a much smoother, even idle. I have no add on loads like a modern stereo so it works just fine. I have the original Sapphire AM radio which has been restored with new electrolytics and an electronic step down voltage converter 12v to 6v so it works just just like original. There is a guy on the Samba who does these Sapphire restorations. Beautiful 65 restoration!

[@classicvwbugs]

Thanks so much! And yeah that alternator was asked for by my client.

[@brianchisnell1548]

I had my 6v Saphire 1 am, converted to am, fm, aux input too. My '64 is staying 6v. The Samba guy was awesome!

[@johnwerner7194]

I have a 65 sea blue i have had for 15 years Probably never will restore it. Still totally totally stock 6v no never had a radio in it ever and still runs great.

[@stephenhenion8304]

My first car was a 65 Beetle in Panama Beige. It had the metal crank sunroof!!. I painted the fenders green, white wheels. 4 snow tires/ delete the hubcaps! Lots of fun miles!! Love your channel Chris!!

[@hricardo72]

Hi Chris 👋 Nice to see another awesome job by the crew. It's looks like it just came out of the showroom. Nicely done ✔️ 👏

[@syntheticskull4284]

Wow, amazing restoration. That vw bug looks like brand new

[@VWPrince53]

Looks brand new! Excellent job restoring it! 👍😎

[@willseeadventures]

Beautiful restoration!

[@tapper701]

Restoration/transformation is first rate ! Prefer the VW emblem of this style over the revised "floating W" of the new Volkswagens ! Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@frielocity6286]

Another winner,..very nice

[@AirkooledKustoms]

always look forward to your vids , have you moved yet? love to come visit the new shop

[@classicvwbugs]

Thank you!, not yet, still in NY unfortunately. Very busy, so hard to go with open projects going on.

[@bwuh]

Wow what a beaut!

[@omer8836]

Loved it!!!!

[@jimstewart6145]

nice.

[@TheViewmaster1971]

Such a beauty! Great Job!!! Hey Chris, weren't 1963-1966 bugs offered in a 12 volt option, then going to 12 volt on all in 1967?

[@classicvwbugs]

Im not sure, maybe it was offered when 67 came in? You could have went back to the dealership with your 63 or whatever 6v bug you had and asked for it to be converted.

[@jonsmtrs]

One of my favorite motors, last year for the 1200A. Why does this one sound horrible? Let me know please.

[@rafahmehfooz5961]

I LOVE IT!!!! AND I WANT ONE :P. Chris Please tell me how much would it cost to get one just like this ;) PLEASE!

[@classicvwbugs]

This one is actually for sale if you want it, it is back at my shop. Call me 845.290.9900

[@rafahmehfooz5961]

Yes, would to know about it! Is there a better way to reach out to you on internationally ? Call doesn't seem to be working correctly.

[@classicvwbugs]

@@rafahmehfooz5961 ah I see, please email me from either here on KZbin or off of my site classicVWbugs.com in the about section is my email. I hate to list my email here as it leads to a lot of spam. Email me and we can chat thru Whatsapp maybe?

[@rafahmehfooz5961]

@@classicvwbugs For sure!