Part 32! 1968 VW Radical Kustom 👽 Ian Roussel Door Refinement And Hinge Re Placement 🤓

Part 32! 1968 VW Radical Kustom 👽 Ian Roussel Door Refinement And Hinge Re Placement 🤓
Ian said it would get weirder .... 👽 👽
There are no rules in car customization, and if there was a rule it would be to go as far outside of the box as your fabrication skills can take you. Ian envisioned a simple and radical solution to this style of door opening. He walks himself and Jamie through the process, with pretty satisfying results. This is only the beginning. Come journey with Ian out of this world fully into the outer space of KUSTOMS. 🛸 🛸 🛸 🛸
"Car Building Is Fun! Lets keep it that way."~ Ian Roussel
The backstory...
Ian has decided to lower this VW Beetle 6 inches to get it to the ground and start radically modifying this beat up 1968 VW Beetle, but like most things that were once going to find the fate of the crusher, he once again proves you can do some amazing things in your garage with some imagination, fearlessness and a willingness to make mistakes as you create. 🥴
His fascination stems from the seemingly limitless customization opportunities for this vehicle. Join Ian on a wild ride through his mind 👽 as he envisions then fabricates his most radical ideas to date.
Ian worked and studied at a bronze casting foundry as a young man, where he learned to create models, armatures, molds and finished sculptural artwork in all mediums and finishes. Ian is fascinated by the artistic process of sculpture. He brings this knowledge to his car customizations, to his TV show audience, and now he brings it to you, his growing KZbin audience.
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[@muttstarkey5920]

That 68 vw now got ito

[@normanjohnson4648]

I knew you guys would be a success. I personally think 100,000 subscribers' is just the beginning. Each episode gets better and funnier. Keep doing what you guys are doing!.

[@terryosz8458]

That's one cool idea I like where you are going with the doors just eliminate the rear window cause you will the heart windows

[@derbf1]

All of them❤

[@martyb.1291]

All is great for me, I've had several in my life time I got the bug Ian knows what I mean I'm sure. Keep them coming please 🙏 🤟😎👊

[@daveboatman4024]

Ed Roth is smiling down on you!❤

[@mixerman1]

You know a guy is nuts when he just starts chopping away on work that took hours. Guess that is why I think of Ian as the mad scientist. Carry on Dr. and Nurse!!

[@sonavyheep1890]

Ian is a mad scientist with cars he just goes through with it. Thats why i like him so much he doesn't hold back. Jamie is a lovely director 😊. Been a big fan for a long time. Keep bringing those crazy builds

[@user-jz6jn7ws2v]

.....SO HAPPY THE BOTH OF YOU AGREE ON A....HIGHER VISION.......YOU ARE A GREAT TEAM..........

[@edfranklin2]

The artist is light years ahead, I give up trying to predict or understand. I’m not sure he knows where he’s going, he’s just ahead of us.

[@richardhunn4298]

There are days when you're flippin amazing!

[@paulknight7826]

I love this build. this door idea is genius 👽

[@ralphy101112]

It is amazing to see how an artist works, first hand. Seeing the creativity flow as we watch. IMHO, the front, bottom gap should follow the fender top (minimize the visual gap). The rear gap should parallel the rear fender to a point much like you have cut it. I think the rear of the rear quarter window should be further forward by 4 or 5 inches, creating a "panel" effect. Use the heart windows as rear glass. Thank you for letting us look over your shoulders on this journey. Thank you, Joanie for the fabulous "over the shoulder" views. Excellent work and always improving.

[@kennyphillips8603]

See! Ian is the custom car builder. A guy who can spend hours thinking on a door. Hours working on the door. Then instantly cutting it out because he went a different direction. I love this episode the most so far. Amazing work my friends. 😮

[@fullcustomIan]

Well said!

[@inmyopinion6836]

EXACTLY!!! I LOVE the hardtop concept. Glass down will look "on purpose" WOW!!!!

[@martinlicht1969]

It's a joy to watch this project progress. Getting better everyday; looking forward to seeing to the finish.

[@nv1493]

Loving the Let's Go For It attitude!

[@rickdaystar477]

One helluva " cookie" at the end Ian! You didn't disappoint 👍

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidsanford7840]

This is way beyond "coloring outside the lines"... this is blowing up the coloring book! Everyday is a new adventure, l don't think lan even knows where we're going and he is almost as surprised as we are. Ian is a trip...

[@JoseMartinez-tc9pr]

So sweet! That is out of this world genious.

[@minortinkering]

The best builders tear down a really mad idea and make it even crazier !

[@mikecostello1727]

I said to myself, What a wonderful life with Ian and Jamie make very Kool kustom kars!!❤❤😊

[@A-Dub68]

Awesome idea for the door! An elongated door should create a perception of a lower stance, at least in my mind's eye anyway. Love it!

[@65cj55]

Makes sense, like two tone paint jobs, i always think the darker colour on the bottom makes for a lower look.

[@marcduthie4327]

Wow that is a massive opening. Loving the wildness. Marc from Australia

[@mrkedee]

Thanks for entertaining me y'all

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

The weirder it gets the more I like it. Things are getting freaky..lol

[@fullcustomIan]

Any time

[@v14211]

Watching this build is stressing me out!😂 can’t wait to see it done, awesome bug!

[@philolsen4619]

Loving the bug!!! Wanted to do doors like that on 105e anglia years ago but bottled out!!! Now I know how to do it!!! 🤔🤔🤔 "WHERE'S ME GRINDER" 🤪🤪🤪

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

I felt sad that all the lovely work to frame the doors is going to be deleted! Then I thought the side entry craziness is just what this project needs! Internally I am impatient to see the finished product... BUT then I thought to myself... the JOURNEY IS the DESTINATION! It's really fun to watch the creative process happen, and love how unbridled enthusiasm overcomes the practicalities of metal and saw!

[@65cj55]

We learn't a few different tricks along the way, it's like he said i'll show you how to do this and that, but it won't be staying that way.

[@stuartmarkman769]

These videos are a total class in car repair and construction. I have learned so much about metal working by watching Ian that I feel much better about my sloppy metal work of the past. Thank you both for the great videos.

[@ellertorresiii1081]

Hi Ian, It’s getting more and more interesting. You two works together very well. Jaime is learning a lot.

[@kellvarnssen7443]

A true artist steps back and gets perspective.

[@mikebeidelman6051]

WOW, You have done it again! This is the Ian we know and love, letting the little Ian's in your out to play. Keep on rocking it you two like nobody else!

[@jamesnelson2412]

I love, love to watch the process of creating and how people go about their thing. You have a unique process that is really enjoyable for me to watch and also inspires my own ideas. Thank you for sharing your craft.❤ Also, I love to watch and hear your two’s interaction with each other. You both have a calm yet motivated attitude. Fun!!!

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you so much!

[@robdixon945]

Now ya talkin, thanks for the show guys 🍻 🇦🇺

[@larrymcgarage2152]

Oh Yeah! It’s gonna work. Luv it.

[@shawnbrooks9125]

Love your show and KZbin channel, my favorite episode( s ) is this one right here with the radical transformation of this VW into a hot rod !

[@brewstar58]

This is gonna be Trick ! ~ Love it !

[@TX-biker]

LOVE… the new door idea🤠😍 It does surprise me that a project is ever FINISHED when you’re not afraid to make major changes like this.

[@rorylackey7116]

This guy is totally off the wall, don’t have a clue where he’s going. I love it!

[@iainherridge6253]

Organic!

[@dktex]

All I have to say about the door is: WOW

[@johnkranz4004]

Very Nice work Ian and Jamie looks Gteat

[@B1bthinkin]

Ian, you're a wild and crazy guy. And Jamie's got a directors stool. Things just keep getting better!

[@ALPHASASYLUM]

Guess who's back. Missed you Ian and Jamie. Have been watching on stream, but was too busy to watch on PC Loving the big build. Just one thing, we do not need to see your polka dot drawers Mr Roussel 😂

[@2Liberal4U]

Thinking outside the box! “There’s a box??”

[@bobkash3446]

Every time you change something it just looks cooler and cooler! If I wasn’t a broken clown I’d love to build one like that! But I can’t go that low, I’d never get out of it!

[@scottgalyk8970]

I can't wait until the bug is finished

[@ssamotorsfinland]

This is really cool build!

[@lambobuilder]

Never cease to amaze me on your creations. Much better solution.

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

All the greats are saying oh yeah this guys got it going on..Jamie are you mistafied yet and great videos...thank you

[@user-qs2bt7fl7g]

Ian is quite the automotive designer, and artist

[@larryreece1403]

So glad the quarter window is gone! It just didn't look right especially with the Van window Idea. Looking good!

[@mikeflohr4043]

It takes alot of steps to get to the top of a big mountain...along the way it seems like a struggle and hard to do...and sometimes you backtrack and use a different trail to get there...but when you're at the top and looking around at the beautiful view...it all seems worth it. I'm jus say'n, Flodaddy!

[@fullcustomIan]

Well said!

[@laurensmith1828]

Whoa, i like being in on the creative process. Would of never guessed this last plot twist with the door. Cant wait to see the results and the fabrication ! Woohoo

[@tjvanaman]

Having you build a bug for me is on my bucket list

[@johnconnick3796]

Thank you for the upload 👍

[@tommoraga8318]

Awesome door! You amaze me with your creativity! Keep creating…..

[@lesneilson5632]

GO Ian love the flow and the unpredictability of it all

[@craigmay8713]

Interesting concept that 🤓🍻

[@seanpearson4786]

Every time I think I know where he going , Ian blows my mind

[@chillis28]

Wow just wow!! You have blown my mind several times during this project!!! ❤

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you! 😊

[@rickardjohnson4524]

I wouldn't even attempted it. That's why I watch, not only then that but your Guys content is Kick A##, Thanks and Thumbs Up, "O" that 1958 Willys, it'll be done before the one takes me!... Thanks Again...

[@brendancousens5356]

Love it - 1000% Weird but even cooler now . Can't wait for the EP.

[@baileyrivers7771]

I think Ian has been channelling Victor in his sleep i can just imagine victor standing there waving his hands around and saying you know Ian it looks good but we can do better what if we cut here move this slide that ,then all of a sudden Ian wakes up in a sweat of new inspiration and here you have it the whole side changed ,but wait till next show when Ian decides to incorporate part of the back wheel flare and side step to also move and tilt with the door (just kidding ) you never know with Ian ,so loving watching the pair of you

[@65cj55]

Maybe Victor is like Yoda, and Ian is his Luke Skywalker.

[@JDS118]

It is awesome to see the creative process in play rather than just seeing the finished process.

[@riverrat82]

👽 that sir is out of this world

[@fullcustomIan]

👽

[@joekley5044]

Great show. I learn by your channel.

[@jeffstephens7958]

It's always an adventure with Ian and his custom world

[@albusdd2241]

If you’re concerned with seat room, what about mounting the bar across the front under the dash or something? Then the doors could open and rotate forward.

[@josephkanakry7040]

You are a true craftsman and build amazing vehicles! Keep up the magic!

[@glennstatham960]

You really have the most imagination and such a good eye..and you have an offsider that really believes in you!

[@lesnicholson3578]

Thanks again from Kentucky!✌️

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Ian must have some serious brainstorms to come up with stuff like this. This car will be out of this world when he is finished.

[@mickeyholt3868]

Hello Jamie and Ian do you ever sleep Ian can get more done than most shops have 5 men working 💪. Keep the videos coming 👍

[@stevensmith2173]

Sir, I've been watching you over here in the UK, on Pluto TV, just wanted to voice my appreciation for your work. The meticulous simplicity in the way you fabricate is amazing, hand and eye as one.. I've just started watching your You Tube videos, refreshing to see a true fabricator at work. I someday hope to meet you sir, to discuss a trike idea for my Triumph 2.5 litre Rocket R, a conversion. I have learned a great deal from watching your show, my metal skills have greatly improved, thank you

[@darinclark1853]

You guys are awesome... I'm reminded of the round door Rolls..

[@larryross1819]

Fearless, just totally fearless. Plus the ability to make it work, amazing. The new look is so much better with no B pillar.

[@paulcarter7061]

Love you guys and your work. Keep up the awesome work. Paul Carter from Perth, Western Australia. Australia

[@user-fd4kn5eh2u]

Yup, challenging our brains again, eh Ian? This is quite the ride....

[@robertdelaney5994]

mate l love how you think outside the box. this concept will be great.

[@shovington67]

Hmmm... let me go dig through my very organized library of CarToons magazine for some creative ideas. I'll be right back, as soon as Krass & Bernie ( thanks George Trosley) fill my head with some drivable art!

[@barneypierce6811]

very clever !

[@moodster8552]

That is rad! Ian, you just turned your bug into a 3 window coupe😎

[@pdxbmx]

What’s really rad is that you could potentially finish the inside rear “cargo” area and now have usable access with the new door opening. Love the direction!

[@careysavage]

Love what you are doing for the doors that is going to be really cool can't wait until you guys get it done God bless you and your wife .I'm watching from Laviona Georgia and don't miss a show.

[@steveemm9245]

Hi kids and I say that because I’m on my way to 73 years old so glad to see you are back on the surf bug I say that because it reminds me of the 60s and all of the wagons, delivery’s and pannels packing surfboards , so I’m sure you have heard the term belling the cat well I’m thinking that maybe belling the Jamie might help let you know when she’s coming 😂 love your projects and your channel keep up the good work and I will keep on watching 😊

[@40momba]

Great input Jamie! Outstanding ideas & work Ian! 👽👽👽👽 George The Glassman!

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@kenbaysinger7352]

The "hardtop conversion" concept will help with the bulky A-pillar. I'm for that.

[@craigchappell4915]

I hope you're making one longer door that would be amazing

[@kennethschuler725]

Yeah that will look really crazy as the whole side of the car comes out and tilts back that is definitely weirder love it

[@chriszarecki2042]

I like it! Was a way too small opening before! 😊

[@ronjohnstonaustralia2417]

Ian been on the ' Camberwell carrots ' last night . Ian ... " hold my wine bottle and watch this ! "

[@jntcustomcars]

HELLO!!! Guys, this is way betterer, as Ian would say. Be well. This is a lot of work, but you guys are great.

[@Jeremyurffer]

Sweet sums it up 👍

[@Erwin010169]

you blow my mind Ian! Wow...genius!

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Jamie your doing such a great job.😊

[@dannyhartwell8482]

Ian, like the door shape idea. Surprised your going to all that trouble when you could gull wing them doors

[@GinoTassoni-fg1wg]

Greetings from South Carolina...WOW!!! COOOOL!!!✌️👍

[@mikecrooks-gp1gw]

So cool don't forget the fenders

[@paulleidel3431]

Bugady,bugady, Bug!!

[@fyerfyter339]

Your comment not weird enough got me thinking. How about attaching the running board to the bottom of the door. Since the door will travel straight out, then up and back, the door (now including the running board) will work as a single unit. I’d like to draw that out but I’m thinking you get my idea. Great work as always. Cheers.

[@waynemcgavic4709]

I have been watching you for years and and everything you've done and you're so interesting. I don't ever do anything like that. But I just find it so interesting and you're so competent. And what you do love you so much. And what you do and how you do it? And now that your wife has the camera. You're afraid to just do and you're just wonderful. I don't miss anything that you do but on TV and on KZbin. I watch every one of them and I really enjoy it. You are a joy to listen to. Thank you so much, but what you do for people that don't ever do it. Have a good day, God bless you.

[@clarkrolfe3915]

Far out Ian that is next level. I’m in Australia and a vw nut. This has me glued to the screen. Love your work

[@vwcoco]

As if this Vw can’t get any better ,you change the door and for the better. Ian and Jamie this will be best Vw out there.. no doubt

[@r.a.monigold9789]

I am sorry. At 77 I still don't understand hate. I thought it was a compliment noting the similar processes two autodidactic mechanical engineers shared. Each has made a lot of money for others, while keeping only what they require for themselves. Each is accomplished in their endeavors. Each is generous and sharing. They are both surrounded by other smart, caring people. But I can not apologize for the love and respect I have for each of them. The World is better while they are among us - we are the lucky ones.