FINAL STAGES - Our next bug is heading to the United Kingdom

[@anderschristensen106]

NO MUSIC………… Is The Way to go 👍😉

[@brendonward4763]

Better without music. Great to hear people at work.

[@alienxyt]

MUCH better with no music.

[@leapinlizard2]

Much better with out the music!

[@garyjones2582]

Thanks for another video update.. Wish you did more through out the year.. You make the videos and we'll watch them.. Take care my friends and God Bless...

[@alt9874]

Fantastic with NO music during vehicle stripping! Great job.

[@On-The-Flies]

No music perhaps after completion. What an iconic car.

[@iankuah8606]

I love the simple and robust engineering in this car!

[@superdave2403]

I am 54 I came home from the hospital in a Karmon Ghia! The next car the family had was a 63 Volkswagen Beetle. Then 64 Squareback. I will love beetles my whole life! Especially with a v8 Chevy LS!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@PromasterHOF]

The sound of the wrenches is music to my ears the other music is not required

[@nukesaway4806]

I wouldn't worry about music or no music because the subject matter is incredibly fascinating.

[@eeblatter]

Back at it with an LS3. I would like to see more of the 3 wheeler. And I vote for no music, sounds like a horrible infomercial. Especially when the car is running/ driving. Cheers!

[@janvan3410]

No problem with music, but if there is an engine running then we hate music.

[@philtucker1224]

I remember visiting my Sister in Joburg back in 1979 for the first time and was amazed to see so many beautiful Cortinas and Anglias with absolutely no rust!

[@V8StealthBeetle]

We still have a lot of old British cars, Ford Escort Mk2's etc. Just abit more rust these days😀

[@easytalker864]

Well done boys!! 👍

[@joebriggs8422]

No music for the win

[@Ummo2850]

Without music

[@BradK02]

Wow this quality of work in my own country. I wouldn't have guessed. This looks like perfection.

[@rontipton6395]

No music thanks

[@fredhuston7865]

No music is WAY better !!!!!

[@juanignaciocaino]

Team "Au Naturel" here.

[@rjung_ch]

Thanks guys, love this VW beetle build so much. Glad you are bringing more good videos for us. I must admit, tinkering noises is always better than a music background, but maybe that's just me? Cheers from Switzerland 🙂 👍💪✌

[@gafrers]

Great work. Love the results

[@RG-qn2qm]

Lovin it from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@andrewway3404]

Up here in Ontario Canada, all the VWs are rusted out, the good ones are shipped in from the lower states.

[@iancrespo7148]

THIS is my kind of car! I love beetle cars and its a v8!

[@terryboehler5752]

250hp V8 in a bug? Yes, please.

[@arthursmith5409]

Every sense the first video and first Bug build, I've been awe struck. Just awesome.

[@JACB006]

Great Video, Great work. Re the background soundtrack I don’t mind the background music provided it is gentle and unobtrusive. What really grinds my gears is the heavy metal or thumping sound track that nearly all performance oriented videos from the USA feel that they have to have.

[@oscargregory6153]

We use feet and inches here in Great Britain as well Beetle Dude.

[@johnvanhal2450]

Officially not anymore. Only miles on the roads...

[@Ralph2]

The 'world' will never agree on anything, but I liked the music, especially as your choice suits my taste perfectly. ✅

[@luupski]

Yes please, no music in the vids, and if you still do, please lower the volume

[@young11984]

Im not a fan of music in car videos myself but would love to be able to afford one of these with a twin turbo SBF with around 6-700hp for drag and drive events

[@cpl_0503]

Very cool. I really enjoy the explanation and commentary, as well as watching the iconic car get a new lease. As for music tracks or just the sounds of work; I love the sound of tools and craftsmen doing their thing. That said, I'm American so I'm pretty much used to excessive noise and chaos.

[@gelert66]

No music is best. As soon as the music starts I usually watch something else.

[@Bugin1967]

No music

[@al-azimahmed1188]

Absolutely gorgeous vehicle

[@donmacquarrie9161]

home run of design history! I owned one when I was stationed in Germany

[@MBdrummer3288]

NO MUSIC! Always! Music is SO annoying! Thank you for the natural sounds 👍🏻

[@lorenedwards2678]

That air filter and elbow looks really close to that exhaust. It’s a beautiful car.

[@samituomisto106]

What about the Karman Ghia version ?

[@ricklarner9263]

Fantastic build! Somebody is a great fabricator!!!

[@tetreaulthank4068]

Better without music !

[@ronniemullis8717]

Great work mates, wish you were in the states.

[@arnoldmaphanga1607]

Greetings. I love the job you've done to this bug. I have a bug too. And would love to make it like this one.

[@TheShaky2]

no music please

[@Avatar711Wizard]

one of these is my dream car.

[@philtucker1224]

Always music with a time lapse please! Actual audio with real-time is fine. Loving the bugs. I grew up in Thanet U.K. in the 50s and 60s. Ramsgate was the main port for beetles to arrive and be stored for distribution by rail from the storage facility at the town of Sandwich (now Copart). Literally thousands and thousands of them all lined up in perfect order, every colour under the sun!

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Awesome story, pity you didn't take lots of photos

[@Jokemeister1]

VW Bug was my first car and loved it. That V8 sounds awesome and 200KW is going to make it fly but how does a modern V8 only make 200KW..? Seems low when even 4's make that and more.

[@ro63rto]

Exactly what I came to ask .

[@alanmay7929]

lol!!!!!

[@theswabbie30]

Either way. The music is just fine.

[@sutah808]

I also have a Karman Ghia as well. Thank you again

[@Staceysdetailingnc]

I am waiting, it’s a must have

[@shcaskey]

The US rep in North Carolina is a good call! Congrats on your success!! The background music has never been a problem for me.

[@arightpest3367]

No music ta.

[@andrewkirtley6565]

Au naturel definitely 😊

[@paulna9274]

Amazing build 👊

[@heidelbergaren5054]

The screeching noise when fitting the body is exactly what will be heard at every speedbump ? 😂

[@gayanmax8969]

Best Work..😍👈💪 i am sri lanka..🇱🇰

[@louisfkoorts5590]

Music / video ( I have to admit - there is relatively limited value to "opinion" ) There can be music suited for every occasion. But it must probably be composed for this occasion, to be true. I prefer the real sounds of "the moment". (Sometimes this have to be muted/subdued for practical conveying of a main message) Music should mostly not distract, from the main topic at hand. It will mention two You tubers (both in mechanical fields), which I favor for their style of presentation. My Mechanics - Switzerland & This Old Tony USA 😁 Thanks, this video was interesting and informative. 👋🏻

[@georgef1176]

That is a sick beast of a bug. Definitely like to see a GM LS motor in that buggy

[@JimJarvis-np9jy]

Excellent job

[@laroark5036]

I would love to have one and I'm in North Carolina USA.

[@matthiascarli7012]

Better without music

[@stoveguy2133]

Thought my v8 corvair was cool. Crazy easy. I bet I could have had it running in 1 day. 100% serious.

[@msk3905]

These are very cool at a good price point

[@jeremyconway5793]

Greetings from sth Australia 🇦🇺 👍 🐨🦘🐪🪃..love ya work guys

[@guymanning9513]

No Music please, just the sound of people at work.

[@copperheadaustraliatm.7603]

Wow that's next level engineering, beautiful work from your team very classy! Very desirable custom as they say here in Australia, " I Just Want One. "

[@zounds13]

Wow, we say that here in California, too!

[@Steelcityrockers]

You can’t please everyone, mates! Both ways are fine. 🤘🏼🇿🇦 🤘🏼

[@hcgelderblom8687]

Nice builds. As a matter of intrest what is the price in rands on one of those v8 beetles?

[@coerteilander2614]

I love It

[@DrFeelGoodKali]

Wow, amazing! I wish I could afford it..... Kids, stay in school. The world is changing, and education is becoming increasingly valuable!

[@HandleCarefully925]

Back in about 1976 there was a body style called the 1600S (or SP, I forget) that had a curved windshield and a dashboard, are there any of those still available in South Africa?

[@johnvanhal2450]

That's the Super Beetle (Super Käfer). I wonder if they convert those too.

[@vdubster]

Can’t help wondering the price difference between the Audi V8 and the LS3 seeing as it’s double the power give or take.

[@Theeunseenart]

Restomod cool

[@charlesgraham9954]

id like to drive one to really see. lol

[@williamkerr3350]

I know it would be a shoehorn to fit but imo those bugs are yelling out for a 2jz.

[@mikeleonard8031]

I would have fitted counter sunk screws instead of cap screws that is sticking out like a sore thumb.

[@warwickmclean690]

Yes, music is just distracting.

[@philgogler9091]

Just a question, from start to finish, if someone wanted something like this, what would be the $$$ cost 👍🇦🇺

[@user-ff1hn7ve9e]

$50,000 AU plus shipping another 10. Then it's what you want to spend on body work paint etc.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Full vehicle starts at US$92,000

[@thomasbordi8726]

Keep the great coverage on all gm automotive. 😂

[@contactjunior909]

I wonder how much it would be for me to ship my 1970 beetle from the US to have them do the v8 swap, body and interior. Amazing job

[@arthursmith5409]

Probably the same as one of their cars but less the charge for the body but added charge of shipping. So yes, about the same.

[@petenoseworthy2939]

Built for the South American Market

[@tinnedanger]

Man this is depressing. I've got a body that is a basket case. It needs new front and rear body panels.The bonnet and boot need rust repair . New heater tubes, new door pillars and a total strip and rebuild. The 69 bodies are few and far between to find in Australia. I haven't emptied the crate yet. I've looked but damn life commitments are strangling me.

[@anomamos9095]

They still made them in Mexico until recently you could probably buy a new one and ship it as parts for what you pay for a rust bucket in OZ.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

So sorry Rob. I know it’s been a tough road for you. Hang in there

[@tinnedanger]

@@anomamos9095 A bit late now .I've spent the money on new parts. I only need the time to do the work. It's a 69. I'm thinking they are later models in mexico. $10,000 is a lot to import a body.

[@tinnedanger]

@@V8StealthBeetle Ha Ha thats lifes way of making you a better person. Mum is 96 and looking to make 100. She just gave up her drivers license so now I'm the chauffer. I have lesser days to play in my new garage to sort it. It will happen but in a drawn out time line. Thanks for the concern. I've got my health, ( the satisfaction that the builder has had his license removed for life ) and that progress is happening. Slow but it's hapenning. 😉

[@anomamos9095]

@@tinnedanger a 69 will have different suspension and possibly a different floor pan to later models Most people just cut out the back window and graft it onto a later model.

[@user-ke8pt5om1j]

We need this car in Australia , I’ll put a deposit down immediately

[@williambarry8015]

Those guy's look like they make a quality product. I bet you'll be happy with it.👍✌️

[@petenoseworthy2939]

Why don't you try getting your cars from Mexico to build them up until the early eighties the bug

[@xrismanessa3993]

Music sucks

[@craigbarrett2278]

Always good to see more content. 😊😊 Did someone from the US send you their left-hand drive donar?

[@123rusty4]

Wow, to clean VW Bugs ,,, strip down ,,,

[@ArnoldZiffel442]

Could you include more finished product shots to include the interior, roll cage, seats etc.?

[@arthursmith5409]

Dude, go to the first Bug build and see it all?

[@Visionery1]

Nicely-made video! 6:56, wouldn't dropping the body onto the chassis using an overhead crane be an easier option?

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Might work. But then you need to protect the body. Plus in South Africa we have plenty of man power😀😀😀

[@Qp0int]

Love it!

[@TheTransmissionman]

Truck driver drove straight through a STOP sign

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Welcome to South Africa China...😀

[@justacoupleofkids320]

Admittedly 250 HP is more than sufficient but if you’re going to all the trouble of installing a modern fuel injected V8, why settle for merely 250 HP? Music is ok during time lapse segments but distracting otherwise…

[@THE-BZILLA]

no music so much beter

[@helmutboada6703]

Somos muchos los testigos de ver objetos y luces arriba de nosotros

[@leesagara]

it is very strong engine

[@brianinski]

yes no music

[@azamzain24]

IMHO…..:would be nice if the exhaust were at the sides instead of both being at the centre…..excellent job though 😊

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Like the original. That's an option

[@geniferteal4178]

I expected more power but I see no turbos.

[@GuyFromSouthAfrica]

What do you guys do with the removed hardware of these cars before the upgrade?

[@V8StealthBeetle]

sell it if it's worth it

[@GuyFromSouthAfrica]

You sell online? Where can I check?

[@Southern10Five]

LSX 454…. Would a much better power plant, and it sounds awesome…