Engine Bay Metal Work - 1965 VW Beetle Restoration

Hey guys! Let's replace the rusty metal in the engine bay. I have new metal from Auto-Craft Engineering. Check it out! =)

[@jermeister6163]

What i appreciate about your videos is that you show the entire process in real time, sanding, drilling, grinding , priming….everything. It gives lots of insight to those of us first time fabricators who are considering a project of our own, and the tools needed. Thanks!

[@robertferrell8518]

You just created a long pocket for water to collect from condensation you’re going to have rust problems again eventually I suggest you put a couple holes for draining. You also should’ve put weld through primer behind it everywhere you took the paint off of that as well as the bare metal that you welded over, of course I’m talking about your bumper mounting bracket over that patch piece that you weld it up.

[@jeanlouis8039]

😊

[@-EC002-]

Your "spot welding" is getting really good, all the practising has really paid off. Good job mate 👍

[@christianmccollum1028]

You beat me to it. Looks good 👍

[@brilog69]

I look forward every weekend for more content! Your bug is getting better and better!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Brian! I appreciate that! =)

[@mistermoptser]

Me too. Dissapointed when ther is no video. But I suppose there are other things to do that are more important to him.

[@Mikefngarage]

amazing clean work. great job.

[@MitchellPetersoncustomdrone]

There's nothing better than CT and a cup of Joe to start the day. Thanks!!!!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mitchell! =)

[@stephenhenion8304]

First car was a 65 Beetle with a sunroof... great to see all you've done so far!👍👍

[@CTmoog]

Oh wow. The sunroofs are cool! Thanks Stephen!

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Love your dedication to this project! Thanks CT!

[@hardware5777]

Another good one! Thanks for the welder walk around. A few minutes of this kind of content sprinkled in is helpful to noobs like myself.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Joe! No problem man. I will do more. Thanks for watching! =)

[@debbiehughes795]

It is great to see the accomplishments you are making on this project. Great job CT.

[@mistermoptser]

Been watching this since day one, loved every bit of this journey so far and can't wait to see the finished project. This brings back memories of my Father and I working on my first Beetle. Love it. Thank you.

[@iamhutt]

G’day CT, your great looking video just dropped and now my weekend is complete. Your skills and attention to details just keep growing. Love your work old pal. Can’t wait for the next one. Cheers, Guy.👍

[@jimmarshall6955]

CT You are doing a GREAT JOB if you where building show car and it was going to point show then you would expect perfection bumper bracket & shelve Great Job and they want be seen keep up the GOOD WORK !😊😊😊

[@jjagsterr]

I guess Bad Chad is rubbing up on you. Nice welding technic. Don't forget to blow some air as the metal are thin to avoid warping. Just my two cents.

[@franciscopinho9997]

I am loving your work I watch your videos every week! Keep doing this, cause you are on the right path.

[@KK-qu7jb]

Thanks for the video. From the factory there is insulation that is pushed up into the top corner on each side of the firewall as you thought. It is some sort of rock wool in a plastic triangular shaped bag about approx 6 x 4 inch.

[@CTmoog]

Ok good to know. Thank you! =)

[@darkfactory8082]

Hehe, quick tip: reference the old parts, line up the holes you drilled, scribe or mark again, once you clean the metal. Holes will remain in the same position after cleaning. Don't throw away any part untill you're finished. It came out pretty cool, be careful though, every step you make the most accurate possible, will cause your next step to be easier. This is a say worth considering absolutely. Cheers, keep on! 😉

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Very nice! I just did my shelves not long ago, mine were toast. I need to buy a tank, for my new welder. Yikes! They’re not cheap!! The larger opening, I design little pillows with headliner material so it don’t hold moisture! And push them inside. Great job CT keep up the good work!

[@adambassador7727]

Nice job, man! You’re a very genuine kind of guy in your approach and manner. That’s appreciated for us “every men” out there. No ego or pretence. Just straight up and having fun all the while taking an honest approach to learning. Makes your videos enjoyable to watch!

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Awesome job CT, can't wait to see the sections you plan on painting completed and ready to install the body. That will be a great day for you👍

[@dolf1010]

Great job again CT ! 👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Buddy! =)

[@JohannesFaupel]

How patiently and precisely you work! Respect!

[@vwcoco]

Brilliant CT work perfect . Going about this the right way dvd inspiring me to crack on with my 30 vws for sure

[@CTmoog]

Hey Andy, Thanks man! Get after it buddy! =) You can do it!

[@64KarmannGhia]

I would suggest if you ever do this repair again tack that bumper bracket in a few spots and test fit the number with the fenders on. It’s a lot of work but you will be happy you did it. There is a chance you will have number fitting issues because of this when you put it back together

[@pedrokd5439]

I used to use a brushable seam sealer, apply with a 40mm paint brush, and give a perfect reproduction of factory finish. Then painted over to finish the job.

[@davegiller5303]

Sweet ct coming along nicely

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Dave!

[@earlt_vw]

Nice work, thanks for the welder info, I have the same model!

[@CTmoog]

Awesome man! It's a great welder!

[@user-yv5gg7vr8v]

My friend, every time I'm waiting for your videos.

[@frankolivito140]

Back in the day when I did body work I used countersunk steel pop rivets that I oxy acet brazed over then ground smooth. I like your wire welder a lot better. It’s much easier with the wire welder. Not only easier but a lot neater than brazing.

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

You could find a oval or split rear window and weld in nicely. Really good work there. I should have done mine that way but it would have snow balled. Mine was not rusty just rear ended. I cut it apart and straightened the crumpled metal and welded it back looks great now. What your doing would have been easier. Keep doing it looking good.

[@deebee3901]

Awesome mate! Keep the videos coming!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Nice fix buddy 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Mr.-Wint]

A pleasure to hear when the welder is burning correct !

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Great job on that metal work CT! Looking great! Looking forward to seeing more updates!👌😎👍

[@ReiMonCoH]

New at this drilling out spot welds.? Dude, Impact gun with a step drill. Blows thru like magic

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

There you go CT gettin’ er done like I always say. Finally putting all the haters to rest. If you keep this pace up you will be finished in no time!

[@Haagsehans]

Always interesting to see you working on your project, bye from the south of germany, Bavaria !

[@toddjohnston4788]

Everything is coming along great....cant wait until the chassis and body come together 👍

[@frankolivito140]

Great job. I’ve been following you since day one. Also bought a pair of those shoes. They are great.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Frank! I really appreciate that buddy! =)

[@ronaldpeters7579]

Nice work! Step by step to a wonderfull Beetle.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Ronald!

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

Awesome CT,thats great to see.

[@jimharper3941]

Nice!!! Can't wait to see next installment!

[@hded06]

👏 Bravo!👏 Im Available Sundays & Mondays to assist you. 😉

[@zundfolge1432]

wow first welds were on the back luggage tray of the bus on pitted rusty metal and now your making plug welds like a pro.

[@dgadver]

Nice work!!!!!!!

[@joseeduardohortacelso2214]

ESSE PROJETO ESTÁ FICANDO TOP DAS GALÁXIAS! PARABÉNS PELO BELO TRABALHO. BAURU/SP/BR

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Jose! =)

[@wellingtonrosa4157]

Está ficando cada dia mais top. Show 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

[@pedrobassantinioaraujo7665]

😊 tá top ❤

[@user-uv2zc6gg8q]

It`s a pretty lot of work! I take my hat off.

[@briandoane5533]

Sweet job

[@motorfreaknew]

Well done man! 😎

[@XB10001]

This shows significant experience with this type of work. The body was in terrible shape.

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

CT it looks awesome great work😎👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Atom!

[@edmundquarrato3966]

Great job as usual, keep up the good work man.

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

By the way this was a good challenge to get past. Not too complicated but not for the novice either. You’re tackling these challenges with a lot of confidence. So sad you let Rusty go. It would have been nice to see you tackle that one with all your new found skills. Keep up the good work. Hopefully I’ll be putting some videos out soon too. Just been busy with work and school.

[@backyardkombi5466]

Good work bro. Really fun to watch

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! =)

[@wandooliveirapacheco1065]

PARABÉNS SR CT ,ESTÁ FICANDO MUITO BOM O TRABALHO DE RESTAURAÇÃO QUE VOCÊ ESTÁ FAZENDO NESSE FUSQUINHA ,ESTOU AQUI SONHANDO EM RESTAURAR O MEU .

[@robertjean659]

Great work CT. your spot welds are looking better and better. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@GeeenJ]

doing great ct i see your welding skills have improved greatly you'll be a pro in no time😉🙂

[@fernandogargari5906]

Hello, good job , cogratulation, un abrazo desde Chile

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi CT.Well, my friend you Impress me more and more with every video you make of your restoration work.I`ve to say your way of thinking over the aprocing of the possebilletys how to weld in the new parts as well your thinking over how to do it before welding the parts on there places.well-done CT.keep up the good work and ne seeing you to the next vid🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻.☮🇳🇱🇳🇴🤗Greetings from Old Hubertus.

[@plebeurbana]

Nice work

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy!

[@jimmarshall6955]

I doing the same on my 65 THANK YOU CT !

[@CTmoog]

Hey Jim that's awesome man! Keep up the good work!

[@surindersandhi3924]

Hi My Dear Friend Very Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤

[@albegt98]

good job man 👍

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@richardmethot1317]

Love your videos …

[@larrymiglore7508]

I think you did great job in welding. I dissagree with your "patina" look. After all that work it's a shame to leave it look like a rust bucket, but that's your car, you're decision. One suggestion would be to try to limit the use of the phrase "you guys." Or at least "guys." Really minor critisim considering the fine work you're doing. I had 3 bugs. A '66, '67 and '69. Loved 'em all.

[@alexschulz5305]

your spot welds have improved since you dialed the welder settings a bit hotter

[@CTmoog]

Thank sAlex! Yes, it's dialed in pretty good!

[@SlimWizard69]

CT Getting it done!

[@leonardo57]

My god more rust then metal you can use😂 but a lot of hard work and voila fixed👍👍

[@jamesappello386]

Great work. But you must coat that hidden bare metal with weld through primer!

[@richardhill4862]

Thumbs up!

[@ricardolopezgutierrez1989]

Saludos de Mexico Ct

[@shaunmckay8550]

5-in-1 Handheld Metal Laser Welding Machine

[@georgeclements2742]

Looking good but it would have been better to cut and butt the repair panel behind the bumper bracket so that the flange on the shelf inside would fit tight right along for plug welding the shelf. I always enjoy watching Fitzee's Fabrications videos on KZbin because he does such good cut and butt repairs. best wishes.

[@luisbarrera9329]

Felicidades 👏 👏

[@davidnelson6893]

Cool cools cool to me

[@CTmoog]

HAHA! Thanks David!

[@67VWForever]

Well CT the only thing i see you did wrong was you didn't primer behind the bumper bracket we're only human CT, but your doing a great job I'm glad you saved that 65 it was in bad shape most people would cut whats left off and junk the rest..

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏👏cool😍

[@phuketmusicscene9008]

No weld thru primer on the bumper bracket panel 🤔 ?

[@zundfolge1432]

I second that!

[@CTmoog]

oh boy....busted... =)

[@gregmuon]

Maybe he can spray some primer through the open back of the bracket and let it soak in.

[@jaydee7454]

You should get youself a spot weld drill bit

[@mikelove9832]

Nice Camera work on the spot welds ! CT ! Just go back to the bus welding work videos CT ! If you need a Feel good about your self ! Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@michaelcaradonna9347]

WORD! Great job CT hey I really am interested in that junkyard 1969 Fastback I have the same car & a 1969 Sqaureback.

[@paulf2898]

Plenty of wax oil when finished will stop any corrosion

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

I believe they are tooling holes to make the part

[@alfonsoveiga6919]

Porque no vas dejando imprimado lo que vas realizando.? Que ganas tengo de ver el siguiente.

[@King-Ghidora]

I am watching this restoration chronologically and I am quite behind in the videos. Still, I got to ask: with all the welding you have done and seeing all the damage rust has done, you still think "patina" is a thing?. I am not jumping ahead and watching the last video in this series, so you probably left the bug as-is visually. Personally, I think the Beetle would be a stunner if you decided to paint it. Great job on the chasis.

[@jacobmellergaard7683]

yea i think there is insulation in that hole you pointet to 38:40

[@S2NAZ]

Hiiiii CT! 👋🏻 love your videos of course. You sound pretty upbeat 🫵🏻👍🏻 are you going to preserve that patina with that stuff Vice Grip Garage sells?

[@rickfazzini22]

I bet the holes on the bumper mount were alignment holes, but you didn’t have any good metal left to match upto.

[@johnkelly6942]

Epoxy primer is not to be thought of as a “final coating”. It is supposed to get a top coat.

[@georgeclements2742]

The driver's side bumper bracket and inside shelf look repairable. Do they need to be replaced ?

[@matslindahl7252]

🤜🤛👍👍👍👍

[@jamesdebold2761]

I hope your putting rust inhibitor on the panels before welding them in

[@kyridgejumper]

Great video. I have been playing your videos while I am in the shop. I am fixing a 64 sea blue beetle. I am wondering what is your plan for paint are you trying to match the patina on the repaired areas or doing something else. I am trying on mine to buff the old paint and paint the repaired spots then a matte clear

[@CTmoog]

Thank man! Yes, I'm to try and match the patina the best I can on the areas I had to put new metal. I'm going epoxy prime and paint the areas first for protection and them try some patina tricks o n too of the new paint. Most of the repairs will be covered with the fenders and stuff. Im going to put it all back together and see what areas need the treatment. Good luck on your 64. The sea blue is a cool color!

[@kyridgejumper]

Thanks for the reply I can’t wait to see the finished product. You do a great job on these style videos

[@BogartTamayo0324]

What about weld thru pimer?

[@ugurkayabasi1987]

Güzel iş yapıyorsun ama şu arabayı bir kumlasan boyayı kazıyıp komple sorunları görsen ve astarlasan ondan sonra tadilatını yapsan daha profesyonel olur

[@EdwardFree-kh5jx]

What was the shipping cost on the parts from auto Craft

[@lackodhr.5303]

🌞🌞🌞👍👌

[@shaunmckay8550]

Hey CT I saw a laser welder that you may like to try out.

[@jwalster9412]

What if you swapped in a modern VW powertrain, swapped out the spare tire for a radiator, and stiffened the chassis to make the proper modern VW beetle.