FIRST START - Sidewalk Motor VW air-cooled engine build - Will it Run?

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Love the history and pictures. Reminds me of going to Seattle International Raceway in the 70's. So many types of racing there. The long track but you could only catch your favorite when the made it around. The 1/4 mile for Funny cars and dragsters and open competition on Sundays for street cars. Some bug pairs to watch too. I had a friend of Local Jim Greens that we could get pit passes. Stupid me didn't even think about taking pictures back then😥

[@mikelaird6979]

I remember those days to. seen black satin vw bug running 9 seconds in the 1/4 mile at sir good times and golden gardens grew up in ballard now living in Nebraska for the last 15 years

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

Loved those old pictures! Those were the days...

[@67polara]

I'm pretty old too Darrin we may be about the same age. I turn 58 in about 3 weeks. I was only into VW's in magazines but never owned one just worked on my brothers bug. They suck in Alaska anyway. But I was in Orlando as a squid (Navy) and used to hit the Wet-n-Wild there and cruise the streets on the weekends. Really enjoyed the town in the mid to late 80's. God bless.

[@Mikefngarage]

GLAD YOU GOT THE NEW HEADS the original ones had issues with guides and valve seats. seats would drop and break the pistons on type 4. plus some of the guides would slip and cause other problems. saw this stuff all the time back in the 80s and 90s when these were almost new.

[@larrymcgarage2152]

VW Darrin. thank you for subscribing to my channel. I’ve been watch your channel for years. A lot of the stuff I’ve learned is from your videos. you sir are a legend. I am honored.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Sweet sounding engine, good job as always. Cool old pics man. Got a good score of parts and such, the sand rail will be a cool project. Would be good to see you and Andrea at some shows, let me know if you need anything.

[@Volkswagenplanet]

Another great video. Love the history lesson of OSW. It has changed over the years. I'm shocked you didn't have any Ken Fisher pics. He was so active back in that era. Good to see Darrin with a smile on his face. Thank both of you for all the VW content you guys produce. Take care, stay safe.

[@agrameroldoctane_66]

Great sounding engine. Nice "re-use" job, that's the way to go.

[@andersramon4207]

pro trick: you can watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies recently.

[@codymoses559]

@Anders Ramon definitely, I have been using Flixzone for years myself :D

[@everettsantana6058]

@Anders Ramon Definitely, I have been using flixzone for years myself :D

[@stephenbrown5580]

You da man, Darrin!! Hopefully we can see more footage of the other motors you have in the queue.

[@stephenbrown5580]

Just subbed 'Volkstroke VW'. Thanks again, Darrin

[@VwRosstorations]

Nice history in them pics...your shop contents are on point👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@backyardkombi5466]

I think Darrin and CT are a good team.

[@GregsGarage]

Looks great, sounds great.

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey man, Kevin here from Australia. Wow you have so many stories . You should put everything into a book with all your pictures to match the stories. Just have someone follow you around for a year recording. Anyhoo i love your videos i hope we meet some day . Stay healthy. ✌ Peace

[@JonMadHatter]

Like the videos you do . Sidewalk motor chirping nicely. Cool starter setup.

[@scottpella7419]

Thanks for the tip on the starter box! I just bought one. I'm sick of running wires all over my test stand. Nicely packaged, and a QUICK shut off for emergencies! Great video!

[@finpainter1]

Nice job on the engine

[@VWLIFE-vx5ii]

OMG I can’t believe you made that thing run and sound as good as it does after seeing what it looked like I thought it was doomed for the landfill for sure. Thank you for always putting out quality contact and how to videos you have a way of making your viewers feel like they’re hanging out right there with you Jason Palm Springs Ca

[@martinharris5017]

Who would have guessed this was the same crusty old shitbox we saw a few weeks ago? Nice job, sounds good despite the tinny exhaust!

[@musclecarsandmore]

turned out great. love the old memory pics.

[@williamtanner1372]

I look forward to an in depth type 4 build. Got one in my future also.

[@MattLundquistVW]

Engine runs great. That buggy will be perfect for a stocker, especially if you don't plan on keeping it. Glad to see you having fun in the shop, keep it up.

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Amazing! I had my doubts about the Sidewalk motor but, Darrin is a miracle worker.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Great sounding engine, Darrin. Nice to see you back at it again, just like the old days.

[@BelgianMuscle]

Awesome stuff! Superb rebuid of course!

[@jayacourt8282]

Sounds sweet, love the stock rebuild 👌🏻🇬🇧

[@sawdust311]

Hello Darrin - I can't begin to tell you how many times I've heard VW folks say that the chirping sound from the tail pipes is the way they are supposed to sound. Not true! German peashooters did NOT make that sound. My first bug was a '63 that I bought in 1969 - seven years old. It still had the original factory pipes on it and did not chirp. My second bug was a new '74 and it didn't chirp. I've had a '70 for over 20 years and back in the day bought OE peashooters that don't chirp to this day. I've just finished up a 40hp and my dilemma will be to find a set of pipes that will likely be "made in China" and they'll chirp like crazy. If you'd like to hear a set of OE peashooters, let me know. I'll send you a vid and you'll hear how they use to sound. Love your vids. I've learned a boat load of stuff from you. Craig

[@kaganos71]

Darrin and CT, thanks for you all you do. Please provide all of us more history and pictures! It is just as good as build videos. Wish there was build video on the sidewalk motor! I will have to say that is one sexy set of transmission parts!

[@R.E.HILL_]

Nice... How's your back holding up after your surgery a few years back? You look to be moving around OK, but that doesn't always tell the full story... Anyways, looking forward to your next video... 🙂👍

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Always enjoy your videos. Sidewalk engine sounds great 👍. Like the sandrail old pics are very cool....

[@daos3300]

vapour blasting doesn't use sand, that's kind of the point, which is why it's used on very sensitive, intricate items like carbs. so no problems with blocking oil galleries. besides, a properly cleaned block will always have all the plugs removed to make sure it's properly flushed.

[@michaelibey6700]

On the 1.7 type 4 motor you can cut the heads for the factory 2.0 liter pistons/ cylinders and install a 2.0 Litre crank and rods and get some reliable HP.

[@Mikefngarage]

something like that would be perfect for the Karman Ghia.

[@leonsutton299]

Love it see just shows it may look dead but a bit of love and care you can restore anything 👍👍

[@jeffreyforesman2836]

Got a link to the channel you are talking about? Couldn't find it. Keep making the videos, love 'em. Currently building my first vw engine for my daughter's 1970 convertible (her choice, she loves vw's) 1904 with dual webber's.

[@keithphillips6111]

Very cool video and good to see you again

[@dtadpole]

Nice Job, Been behind on videos, great to bring back a sad looking motor to running! Great Job Guys!

[@christophersustayta5974]

A new life great job and rebuild on a budget.

[@vulturedroid9804]

Very cool. Great job.

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Your are a genius darrin

[@coyotefurtrumpet]

Thanks for sharing the priceless memories.

[@donalddenning2383]

Had to do a double take on .y subscription to see if I missed the build. Nice product. Gotta check out that z as lex

[@ThisIsYourBoyEric]

Hey VW Darrin. My name is Eric from So.Cal. I've been watching your videos now for a month and a half and I must say you Definitely have the experience. I am a Chevy man and I don't know NOTHING about VW motors but I've decided to try my hands at one. I've got one I'd bought in pieces in boxes and I'm not trying to go for hi performance...just a nice stock engine. I've ordered new head stud rods (8mm) but I've should have ordered (10mm) studs. I've also ordered a pack of 14mm case savers to 8mm rods. My question for you is is it ok to use both 8mm and 10 mm studs to lock down the heads? Your answer will be well worth the wait. Thank you so much. Your friend...Eric from Cali.

[@almirlimaj4354]

Great video. Love this channel. All the best!

[@Pyronics]

Great save!!!

[@glotube1028]

Man does that run nice!

[@redskinfaithful]

very cool!!! do you have any rebuilds for sale?

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

To be in the precense of a Guru Man... What a rush that would be Good Karma to you✌😎

[@vayabroder729]

CT is in good company with his projects. Darrin is the man you want doing your motors and transaxles. Rusty, the Swamp Dragon, the 914 and hopefully the Karmann Ghia will all benefit! 😉👍👌☝️ What’s Darrin’s email? A friend of mine has a beautiful ‘67 and he might be interested in buying the long block.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Sounds good. 👍

[@gcwesterly]

I am in CT. What is the best way to obtain one of your long block builds? Love your videos.

[@gabe5946]

Thanks for the vids and glad you’re feeling good

[@robertohernandez6587]

Excelente experto en motores volksvagen y ademas experiencia felicidades y ademas recuerdos maravillosos., saludos desde guadalajara jalisco mexico.

[@MrGarcon98]

did i hear this right ? cant buy cases anymore ? ,,,,good vid as always

[@markaffordablecustomsparento]

you should link the website for your parts supplier :-)

[@bentkarma83]

Your old 1600 rebuild video gave me the confidence to rebuild my type 3 engine years ago. I didn't even know how to do a proper oil change, but you, the bentley and thrsamba made it possible. Have you thought about possibly donating that engine? Some kid of nonprofit, people are suffering from covid and shit. Curious how much would you charge for that motor?

[@2JustMe1]

Thanks for all the knowledge and great video's. I have a question for you if you get a chance to answer. Have you ever built or used the "Scat Killer" case?

[@actualsurfer]

I am fascinated!

[@shoominati23]

Theres that Top Fuel VW with like a 4 litre stroker that runs in the 5s and almost 200mph too

[@snowdogs59]

Really nice Darrin. What do you sell one like that for? Should put it in CT’s Ghia.

[@TheDan2973]

Hey Darrin I’m interested. I live in nj. Do you ship?

[@ezeddie9747]

That muffler doesn't sound to bad. What muffler do you prefer?

[@scotfirehamer4247]

I could hang out there all day.

[@shoominati23]

I was thinking of doing the same thing with Chevy 350 engines as you can get rebuild kits for about $250 these days. and you could get the machining done on several engines at once.. and while they might not be the best, I'm sure people wouldnt mind having one for their daily driving car! But damn me, every long motor I find has had the bores done at .060 over already and you cant get any sizes of piston ring further over that and resleeving would make it economically unworthy

[@CA-gk1bl]

Darin, do you ship your rebuilt motors? I'm out in California if you do please let me know thanks Chris.

[@scotfirehamer4247]

How do I contact you about building an engine?

[@ricardocenteno375]

What state are you in

[@jonathanweathersby3rd570]

How can I get in touch with you for a motor build or advice on building one

[@smsjr36]

Couldn’t find bolts stroker vw channel

[@patpat9510]

Mustie1. He is VW guru up north.

[@jonathanweathersby3rd570]

How can I get in touch with you on a motor build sir

[@whydahell3816]

Man you got decent, cut ur hair and trimmed the beard! You was looking grandpa cool, ur still cool as a cucumber anyways! Thanks to your videos I built my 1600 and it started after the third brabrabra tweet,tweet,tweet,tweet I fell in love

[@MrWillis5719]

Hi Darrin, How's things

[@RumorLand]

I have a 72 beetle I need to rebuild. Is there a way I can contact him or y'all to see about a engine or parts?

[@eddieborders8818]

How much are you asking for your engines.

[@leorodriguez2790]

How moche for engine

[@paulmarado]

Darrin can I put 88.5 cylinders on a stock 1962 1200 engine?

[@OkFixer]

No

[@paulmarado]

@@OkFixer dude I thought you quit KZbin

[@OkFixer]

@@paulmarado I quit shopping at Walmart also. That doesn’t mean I stopped eating.

[@vayabroder729]

@@OkFixer I thought Walmart wasn’t woke; did it also join the black list? I am so fed up with this “wokeness” bandwagon. Businesses and companies don’t concentrate on selling their product anymore but on trying to dictate morality and politics to citizens. I wonder why they think they have that right. When did this happen? What happened to the good old days when businesses would only stick to promoting and selling their products on commercials?

[@OkFixer]

@@vayabroder729 I quit shopping there after they stop selling pistol ammunition. They’re also considerably more expensive on their food compared to our local mom and pop established five store grocery chain.

[@eddieborders8818]

How much are you selling your engines for.

[@Buckswoodshop]

👍👍

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

hello great job //my build today is all about M.P.G. //HOW I can go farther on 1 gallon of gas and still do 90 M.P.H. //SUMER DRIVING ONLY

[@chriskilla247]

What ever happened to Johnny speed and Chrome

[@gabe5946]

I wish you were closer to Tampa 😐 I am looking to find a a 70/71/72/73/74/75/76/77 beetle! Anybody??!!??

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

You can build your own zalex startup box. Just watch the vw jawbreaker video, on how to. Save money for engine parts. 👍

[@danddvwworkshop5479]

Hey brother me and my son been watching your videos for quite some time you do awesome work me and my son had started up a KZbin video as well. It’s called D and D Vw workshop if you get a chance to check it out I would love to hear your feedback and keep up the great work.

[@abelljo]

Hello Darrin, I emailed you. I hope I have the right email. I’m in Miami

[@larrysloan9296]

Top secret

[@PortablePowerSolutions]

VolkStroke VW

[@marcusbrown1767]

Complete rubbish. He lied to me about building a 36hp and a 1500 for me and my girlfriend..

[@vwdarrin]

Lied about what? I believe I answered your email, this is Andrea. you sent an email months ago if I remember correctly and havent heard from you since

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍👍