FULL BUILD: VW Squareback body swapped with a Mazda Miata! Full conversion & restoration timelapse!

Full restoration and conversion of my 1967 Volkswagon Type 3 Squareback, body swapped/frame swapped with a 1990 Mazda Miata. This project took me nearly 2 years to complete, but you get to see it in less than 30 minutes!

[@HumbleMechanic]

As a VW purist, and Miata enthusiast, I LOVE THIS!!! I have something similar planned, but kinda the opposite. Good on ya man.

[@DigitalKudzu]

M32? ND32?

[@sneeuwwolf1176]

The opposite???? DONT you dare put a Porsche engine into a miata!!!! BUT VR6 like from your pretty blue R32 is ok. That would be cool: nice light roadster with one of the best sounding engines in the world.

[@Blaketography]

Charles put a Miata body on a bug pan!!

[@LEON.1717]

Probably my favourite body swap to date. 🇬🇧

[@jimbetts5164]

What impressed me the most was the majority of the work you performed by yourself. The build was not the most complicated but that doesn't take anything away from the effort and hours you had to put into completing the project. Nice job. Maybe Japanawagen might fit better, and was happy to see you didn't use the 73 bug for this project. Hope your thumb healed up nicely that was a bit nasty looking. You should be proud of yourself! Remember that anybody with money can own a Ferrari or Porshe but you crafted your car with your hands tools and skills or blind luck , but the fact is you did it, and im sure thats why the mechanics were so impressed with your axis powered station wagon.

[@DiscoFang]

Astonishingly cool. The result and the fact you just went and did it. You're a star.

[@johnpenner1015]

Awesome job! It’s nice for others to see what can be accomplished with some ingenuity and hard work.

[@notenoughram3312]

saw this on reddit and never thought it would happen

[@maocaceres8072]

Ohhhhhhh MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAPEAU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesharlanjohnson6882]

Pinstriping on patina. That was unexpected. Good job. As a newbie to my own restoration project, I am doing everything myself, and many times I have felt that same "I have no idea what I am doing" moment(s).

[@geesmith6656]

You did that ol girl justice, credit to you!

[@jonathanbarnes9411]

Coolest pro commuter ever.

[@punkbloater]

Amazing build man, the steel wheels really made it all come together in the end. 👍🏻

[@ThisOldJalopy]

I'm glad you think so too! The alloy wheels were from a Scion iQ smart car and where only 5" wide, thats mainly why I chose them, but that didn't really help with tire clearance between the fender, plus they just didn't look right like I thought they would and I agree with you that the steelies look so much better.

[@cajun4christ]

Well done man! Your perseverance is inspiring.

[@MrRikko951]

ah wonderful! We had one of those vw's from 68 to 73 , also red, my 4 sisters had the back seat and I, well I had to sit on top of the engine in the back...

[@peterplouf2836]

Been a lot of fun watching this from start to finish. Just got back from a drive in the Molvo and hopefully we both get some miles on the FrankenCars this summer!

[@ThisOldJalopy]

You've been a big help! Thank you!

[@the_realJP_]

I'm so happy I found your channel, I love these crazy swaps!

[@ShamWerks]

I've thouroughly counted, and I can tell this is at least 73 different types of awesome.

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Started to build a frame for my 1969 v.w wagon type 3 ! Narrowed c4 corvette rear suspension and front motor is 4.8 4speed m21 Muncie love what you have done real credit to you !!!

[@speedtrap420]

I am a 58 year old air-cooled guy from back then. You have done something very cool.

[@pamhodges4973]

Saving a type 3 is a REAL accomplishment!!!GOOD JOB!!!!

[@bobbygarrison3122]

Those of us that know, do, those of us that don't know. We watch you and get the inspired feeling .

[@mustie1]

great job, that things awesome

[@ThisOldJalopy]

thank you!!

[@hankcuccina5260]

There are some very clever people out there.

[@flossymissiles]

Man you’re awesome! That thing turned out killer

[@WayawayAdventures]

Looks so coo with those black steelies. Rad project!

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

Very Cool Project, Turned out Good.

[@liquidflorian]

This is an excelent build. Well done!

[@PatrickWillcox]

I’ve been loathing the idea of installing my windshield. Seeing you do that solo with a ratchet strap inspires me! Amazing overall project and so much bigger than anything I’ll ever do. Keep pushing the envelope.

[@mowler8042]

That is a lot of head scratching and math to figure this out, you have my full respect and admiration.

[@Magnetik_moto]

Cool project! I'm looking forward to seeing a Miata with VW parts right now xD

[@larryoren5928]

That looks way awesome. I can only imagine what it would look like with a custom paint job. But It looks awesome just like that too. God bless.

[@cvz8849]

Early body type 3, awesome!

[@Evolucion7]

Two of my favorite cars combined. What a special car, man. Great work!

[@gemballacirrus]

EPIC! A work of TRUE genius! I am a fan 100%!!!!! Will keep tuned for more cool projects!

[@ImJaySco]

Two of my favorite cars combined! You sir, are a genius.

[@samperras]

Love your enthusiasm

[@johnhislop2993]

Awesome job. Hi from Australia.

[@Keleigh3000]

My first car was a Squareback, I'm just amazed at the love you've poured into this one. You're an artist.

[@kadi7471]

..impressive work man👍

[@ThisOldJalopy]

thanks!

[@NikosDIY]

Insane in the most positive way! Really amazed with this project!

[@BenModified]

Really enjoyed the video! Nice Job!

[@DreamWrench]

Seeing what you went through to pull this off is inspiring stuff. I look forward to the new projects you have cooking and to the seeing that Squareback fender buttoned up. Really nice work Danny!

[@charliehustle2579]

I enjoyed watching that build. Thanks bud!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Very cool build. I love the body swaps. Congrats on a well built machine.

[@randyanderson5653]

Real cool build!. Great work.

[@csj9619]

WOW! You've got a 1974 Honda CL200! I had one myself, it was my first motorcycle. Had i known it was a one year only model, I'd have kept it. Oh yeah, I'm a VeeDub guy too, my first car was a '67 Beetle.

[@santosh911]

Love everything youve done in this conversion, including the diy fender flares. Didnt expect that to be as successful as it did, but hell, the mating of the two cars was truly amazing, so i shouldnt have been surprised. Wish you used the original miata wheels instead of those steels. Hated the chrome wheels, so glad that was dumped.

[@lightning95sc]

Love the build. But, love the 70's Blaxploitation movie music even more. 🤣

[@baltymora2]

I’m very glad you swapped to the the steel rims, it’s beautiful 😍

[@chriss8572]

That is an amazing transformation. The video is very well done.

[@DayAfterDay24x7]

Nicely done!

[@TrashLefties]

normally would not like this, former 65 SB owner and a current 90 Miata owner, and a purist when it comes to these cars, but I'm actually ok with this. you did good.

[@MikasGarage]

Great work! Bonus points from the soundtrack!

[@BenHur872]

Very cool. I'm glad you put the steel wheels back on it. Looks so much better

[@oldskoolonly]

Man, this is great!! Well done

[@rbe3908]

Really have enjoyed this project, and then really enjoyed it...again today 👍

[@ThisOldJalopy]

Thanks for the support and I'm glad people are enjoying it!

[@josephsweet1267]

Love the build awesome job

This is best spend hours and hours on this planet, Perfect job Man

[@finiansmall]

Love to see a local fella doing cool things like this. Thanks for doing your part to Keep Portland Weird! I'm doing a volvo wagon / chevy v8 engine swap, but a chassis swap is my NEXT project!

[@bennetenglisch1467]

I have naver seen something like this Crazy project Good work

[@MichaelDavis-si9bv]

Probably my most favorite build. The Miata is a perfect sports car and the squareback is the perfect bro car. Love it. \m/

[@BasicChannelRomania]

Great job! Respect from Romania!

[@leifvejby8023]

Looking way better with the black rims - love the car!!

[@kenglavens6455]

Dude! Thats MY car! My parents and I brought a 65 just like it back from Germany when it was only a year old. It had a white top too only it was actually painted on. Same shade of red. I took my drivers test in it bac in the States. I miss that car the most of all of them. Ours had a military issue USA license plate on it and a Eurostyle black and white oval USA sticker on the back. All I wish is that you could have used the original VW dashboard. Sure wish I could see it in person! This video was MADE FOR ME! Thanks..you are awesome!

[@joemoore9874]

totally awesome incredible work I love this

[@boogiechassis7726]

Great video, killer build! Love the way you tied the Miata chassis to the VW shell!

[@robertdees2179]

This is way to cool. Good job

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

wow,thought i was going to not like this and damned.you did it man,awesome job!! it is way better than i thought it would be!!

[@luima408]

Excellent job

[@90Rex]

what a great story! awesome car it really turned out great. Your hard work paid off. I'm amazed you can daily drive this now! it would be absolutely super illegal in my country but I'm glad you get to enjoy the car you built for yourself!

[@vw5085]

Pretty cool ride dude. Good work

[@yellow_noise3]

awesome build! respect!!!

[@bobbygarrison3122]

I would buy it, you did a fine job.

[@a_nimbostratus]

Your neigbours may give you a weary smile, but secretly they hate you XD appreciate your work mate!

[@autotoyexchangegarage7053]

Great job Ray Charles!

[@xitsam]

Very cool Project. I like it

[@richardrommers5684]

Nice job!

[@yonnyjimenez4723]

Wow it’s perfect man love it

[@bartismoellis1052]

Cool build man .

[@Vidar.m]

awesome wagon

[@stevenharpervw]

Great project

[@urbancyclingpdx]

Nice job!👍🏻👍🏻

[@taysinspired5787]

I like these kinda of builds. You can be very creative with it... got your own classic sleeper👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯

[@dogstylez585]

Man great build 👏

[@dudeomondo]

You got it going on,man!

[@haraldpettersen3649]

Great work.

[@type3666]

Nice work , you have made a unique project I congrats you for that .

[@42Hertzer]

Wow this deserves way more views!

[@raulcontes5533]

god you really know how make a convertion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WorkingViews]

very very well done. thank you for sharing! i kinda want to move back to portland.

[@tomkitchen2764]

That was a huge undertaking for a 'back yard mechanic,' are you an engineer, great job and clever.

[@gazza116]

good you decided to drop the bug,a much better outcome i feel,great job.

[@stephendoing2253]

Love it! I want one!

[@ricaurandt6713]

I gotta tell ya, for somebody flyin by the seat a his pants and bendin the rules as he goes, ya pulled off a damn fine landin with this project. Congrats Youngster!

[@goodstuffbetterstuff7207]

Like your style bro. Cool stuff

[@tomsours2038]

Cool rig man

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Have you considered just building a simple sheet aluminum race dash inside? You can make it bolt together. In fact, you can go to the scrap yard and find public road signs it could be constructed from. 😁

[@fadjarananto6335]

Super cool!

[@kevinsukdolak5007]

Great job by yourself

[@sultankuto8724]

Beautiful, goodwill to you good sir

[@whitebeardadventures9208]

Just found your channel, great job on the merging to create a new/old fun car to drive and enjoy. Look forward to other future projects....subscribed..... Dave