Harvest Beetle Gets Dropped!

[@dennisc.1189]

Matt, great voice over toward the end and that was not an idiot guide but a professional guide to the wisdom of VW's, looking forward to seeing the tires on it to really see the car stance. Great job on the show guys.

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey thanks Dennis! The audio was missing on those clips so I had to improvise. Good practice, we might do more of it

[@nicholassmith5332]

Sometimes the tiddly stuff is kinda fun lol. Good work guys, can’t wait to see it finished!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks as always Nick! Can't wait to see it driving down the road

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Someone needs to do an amphibious build as nobody has. You guys are the crew for the job as you have the most skills and man power. We already know they will float for a little while. Do this and mention me. I recommend Rhino Lining the bottom and panning the engine bay.

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol okay 👍😎

[@michelecrown2426]

Luv your vids. Makes me want to cry when an Old VW gets lowered. But each to their own.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks and we understand

[@aikenbrentkrahmer2275]

Another episode with teamwork at its best! AWESOME!

[@VWLifeVW]

Teamwork Makes the DreamWork

[@JWClassicVW]

Another great one guys... that stance is gonna be killer!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep we are going to look so cool driving down the street!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Great progress guys.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Gary we hope that new Bean of yours goes in smoothly

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW Life thanks man! Spoiler, it’s driving great 😂👍

[@CTmoog]

Looking good guys! It's like you have a real pit crew getting ready for the race! =)

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah Nascar style!

[@ivorwm2291]

Cool video. Worth the wait. Y'all make it look easy. It was titillating!

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol totally!

[@straightaxledubs]

Perfect way to come home from my first day of High School!

[@VWLifeVW]

Hope you hade an awesome day,

[@straightaxledubs]

@@VWLifeVW it was fun! See y'all Saturday night

[@bigwadventures7061]

This project is destined to come out Great. You guys have great knowledge and teamwork. Thanks for sharing another great video. BigW:-)

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks big w! Hope life is treating you well

[@ANDRE-VW]

Great video guys!!!!! Today is holliday here in my city, a perfect day to watch this BOOTIFUL job. Keep going my friends !!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Great to hear, I hope your holiday was epic!!

[@ANDRE-VW]

@@VWLifeVW It was. Thanks my friend

[@oldmancrow6676]

It’s coming along nicely y’all.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep pretty cool

[@jillianvanliew]

I second Curious person. I think the Harvest Beetle is coming along nicely though. I really like all the names you guys give your VWs (Jerry, Gernard, Orange Menace, etc.). I've always named my cars as well.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Jillian!

[@gustavopadilla9176]

Garage almost full, I love how you lower the back👏

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep we need to sell the 67 and Gary got a new vw this week

[@DuckmanCycles]

looking good guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks duckman!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Its so cool watching these videos of you guys Frankesteining VWs. Together with so many parts from such a wide variety of vehicles the younger generations of today ont have any thing similar to the original aircooled Beetles for me that was such a great thing of growing up of course I remember being. Able to buy a “ old “ Bug running for only a few hundred bucks i have to say these days if you. Can find a running car for a thousand dollars thats a cheap one of course the old VWs have become kind of ridiculous. On the prices IMO its a shame that the future will probably never have anything quite like the original Volkswagen as they. Really were a fun thing to have in my ifetime and was a good time working on them with other VW owner freinds as well as trading parts with each other Plus for me i grew up in South Florida so most. Of our get togethers involved cold beer

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome and so true! still a lot of great vw people in Florida

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you so much 😊 awesome job 👍😍

[@michaelo1492]

Yes Thursday final came ! Great update, and what a nice crew to work with. >>>BUG ON GUYS

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey glad you enjoyed it now you just have to wait another week until next week's episode but we do appreciate it when we're glad you liked it

[@rundoetx]

Good job today guys. Another great video. Thanks for posting

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks brother, have a great day!

[@alanszymczak6173]

Great team work, love your VIDEOS!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Alan! Take care Buddy

[@MikeMoose67]

Another awesome video I enjoyed that...you guys seem to have a lots of clean fun...

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep just have to stay cool in the Texas heat

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Love y'alls videos! One day I wanna drop mine and put a roof rack on it,and maybe a stinger exaust,idk yet

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep sounds like a good plan

[@vwcoco]

Awesome work guys, awesome shop and awesome channel . Love it !

[@VWLifeVW]

You're awesome! 😎

[@bretttrainer1788]

G'day from Mandurah, Western Australia. Great channel, keep up the great work 👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Gday mate thanks! Will do

[@goofballgarage]

I am moving to Texas rigth now, to join in with the VW-LIFE family ... :-) :-) Super Video as always

[@VWLifeVW]

Yee haw!

[@bmalifestyle7790]

I bought a 1967 total restored Brazilian splitty. Beautiful bus. German is so $$$, I've always loved buses. My dad had a 1950. I've read great articles stating Brazilian buses are made with the same VW attention to detail and quality as the German buses. What are your thoughts? I've noticed some vw snobbery in some groups. I recently found your channel and enjoy it. Bought stickers! 😎👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow he has a 50? We haven't seen enough Brazilian buses in our area to form an opinion but that's awesome you found one that you love!

[@bmalifestyle7790]

@@VWLifeVW he HAD a '50, lol. I wish it was still around. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the finished bug! 👍

[@moonsun4442]

bootiful life.

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol totally!

[@scottalvey1787]

Hey guys! Dawg, I didn’t win... oh welll love the show anyway. Here’s one for you. Can you cover how to remove the passenger side door upper hinge pin? I’d like to install a mirror on that side. Many thanks!

[@lpz3665]

Thanks!

[@VWLifeVW]

hey thanks for the Super thanks! you rock :)

[@raymondsanchez3509]

greetings from Puerto Rico🇵🇷

[@VWLifeVW]

Hola mi amigo!

[@tomdale1313]

good stuff from Texas

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes sir!

[@geoffreyjones2000]

You guys make me crave a toasted buttered pop tart... good eating

[@VWLifeVW]

You need to run down to the grocery store and buy a box of Pop-Tarts as soon as possible

[@buddyhartaman]

10:38 they are split screen Type 2 T1 wheels

[@buggod2]

Could you give a little more footage of how you lowered the rear of the bug? Thanks BUGGOD!

[@VWLifeVW]

we used drop plates. there might be more info out there on the web but this car is gone :)

[@maltbiecelleza9851]

Menace headliners is so cool! What do you called that kind of fabric? Boootiful!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks it's just a Mexican blanket

[@raptie2822]

Sweet I just put a new exhuast on my beetle

[@VWLifeVW]

Cool deal!

[@VwRosstorations]

Man I need more than one pair of hands over here to get it done like you boys..did you guys ever get the stickers?....can’t remember....

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes sir thanks for them!

[@Tristan_Judkins]

What drop brackets are these? And where can I find a set, Can’t seem to find a set anywhere? Did you make them?

[@VWLifeVW]

we had them from years ago in stock, seemingly hard to find now a days. not sure why.

[@Tristan_Judkins]

@@VWLifeVW I may just build some, easy enough design. Thank you for the response. 🙏🏼

[@simoncrest5354]

Those wheels are from very early 1964 VW T3 Squareback.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay we will look into it thanks!

[@joshromero87]

Been waiting for this one! ☝️

[@VWLifeVW]

Wait no more brother!

[@poolesperformance6146]

Where did you get the drop plates? I've seen them a few years ago but can't seem to fine them now. I recently picked up a new to me 65 and want to lower it with a beam and those brackets.

[@tommiesmith3369]

Poole's Performance - vw republic is where they used to come from . Like 8 years back I worked out a deal for like 10 sets .. I used and sold all but one set I was saving for a future project . Seems as if the project came in the form of the Harvest Beetle . If we run across another set we will post up here for you just in case you hadn’t sourced a set yet . Thanks for watching 😎

[@tommiesmith3369]

Poole's Performance - vw republic is where they used to come from . Like 8 years back I worked out a deal for like 10 sets .. I used and sold all but one set I was saving for a future project . Seems as if the project came in the form of the Harvest Beetle . If we run across another set we will post up here for you just in case you hadn’t sourced a set yet . Thanks for watching 😎

[@shortwing]

I told my Aunt, I told my Uncle, watch VW Life!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Tim!

[@chevyman7021]

Those are 15 inch thing wheels, vw things have different front beams,and different rear arms that are thing specific. Only thing wheels will fit due to the differences in the beams,arms,ball joints,1973 things could be bought new with 15s.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay

[@GT.Bugger]

Why did you modify and cut shock mounts? You can get drop plates and adjustable spring plates that don't require any modifications at all

[@martinlehmann3985]

The stock lower shock mount is in the way of the plate, also the new drop plates have a new lower shock mount built in.

[@tommiesmith3369]

Kris it also comes down to cost . What is on the shelf and what we would have to order . I agree they’re other choices out there but when we are 8k in to this car already we have to consider the cost , This style has been around for a long time and the ride quality is great . Shock travels correctly with this setup along with the spring plate have proper load .. It’s all good my friend the car is coming together great . Thanks for watching 😎

[@VWLifeVW]

Good question thanks!

[@glennclark4212]

Looking forward to seeing some vids about Johnson.. That’s really nice especially that bootiful patina 👍🏻 How did u come up with the name Johnson..?

[@VWLifeVW]

Named after president Johnson. Gary's beetle is named Kennedy.

[@glennclark4212]

VW Life ahhh cool thanks for getting back to me 🙂

[@CapnTexan]

@@glennclark4212 Kennedy-1963, Johnson-1964, DubYa-2001 Passat Wagon Hahaha!

[@unicron24]

Your orange super has a genni, not an alternator? Is it a 73? I have an early 73 super made in June. And it has an alternator. Maybe it was replaced ? I just thought 73 was the first year for alternators.

[@VWLifeVW]

Probably Gary is Used to calling them gennys

[@dougmittleberger8802]

Where do you find the drop plates that were installed ?

[@tommiesmith3369]

Doug Mittleberger I purchased like 10 sets a long time back from VWRepublic - which I don’t think is in business any longer?? I sold and passed out all but this last set that we used on the Harvest Beetle . Not sure where any can be picked up these days?? They work well . Easy to install and the ride is great .. Thanks so much for watching 😎

[@MadStiles]

Great progress! Is this a raffle car ?

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks, yep

[@peterwilson3454]

new at it what wheels are these who supplys them thanks

[@VWLifeVW]

they are fuchs by empi

[@Mikefngarage]

Those 4 on 15s I have one of those too different offset yea not 4.5.. Mine is dated 69. I am thinking they were 69 thing wheels military but I have no idea. if someone comments let me know.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay will let you know!

[@chevroletnovageneralm8otor350]

About the blue/white wheels, 15' brazilian kombi ' '65 or older , ok

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah okay interesting

[@OldVolksTV]

Nice how to! #getting$#!%done

[@VWLifeVW]

That's right!

[@joshuapoche5137]

Where did the drop brackets come from?

[@tommiesmith3369]

Joshua Poche I purchased like 10 sets a long time back from VWRepublic - which I don’t think is in business any longer?? I sold and passed out all but this last set that we used on the Harvest Beetle . Not sure where any can be picked up these days?? They work well . Easy to install and the ride is great .. Thanks so much for watching 😎

[@joshuapoche5137]

@@tommiesmith3369 awesome. Thanks for the reply

[@juanangelmezamoreno5076]

Hi from bajá California sur

[@VWLifeVW]

Hi Juan!

[@awsomeassistantthebest1825]

Like I said before guys we need some longer videos by the time I get into it it has ended

[@VWLifeVW]

James you think? Maybe we should. Balance between entertainment and instruction is key

[@awsomeassistantthebest1825]

@@VWLifeVW I'm really not sure how long can your videos really be before they start adding in commercials just wondering and also you guys do a great job I love your comments about how much you love Beatles I'm trying to get rid of a 64 right now it is so hard to sell it on samba.com easy to buy them people just don't understand and don't want to pay the money for them because they think they can build one a lot cheaper what they don't understand is a rolling chassis will cost them about 1,500 to $2,000 depending on condition I'm only selling mine for a little over four thousand I got 6,500 into it or Plus well I don't know how I really change the subject but just thought you like to hear it keep up the good work guys can't wait to see the Harvest Beetle done like how you want to keep it original take care

[@VWLifeVW]

@@awsomeassistantthebest1825 how can I find your listing on the samba?

[@russellmancillas4464]

Do you guys ever get sandwiches, instead of burgers?

[@VWLifeVW]

Sure! Jersey Mike's is good

[@meckarmickebjornsson2567]

😎👍👍👍

[@VWLifeVW]

😁👌

[@johnflynn9463]

View #700 at 4:42 PM on 8/15/19 - NJ

[@VWLifeVW]

Hey John thanks as always we hope you enjoyed it

[@spionieren3436]

Maybe these Wheels came from a type 181 "Thing"

[@VWLifeVW]

Hum Okay interesting

[@spionieren3436]

@@VWLifeVW I think they were sized 5,5 x 14", is that right? greetz from Germany!

[@spionieren3436]

www.boxerstop.eu/kuebeltagebuch/galerie/album/Zusammenbau/slides/IMG_20190425_175847.jpg

[@dirkludwig4649]

The wheels look like "Lemmerz" or "Kronprinz" for the VW 181 ( VW-181-article169Gallery-43e669b0-235611.jpg ) ( www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/oldtimer/vw-181-kuebel-im-fahrbericht-kuebel-der-buggy-in-uniform/ )

[@pauleriknielsen]

Keep saying Foooshes and I’m done!

[@VWLifeVW]

-->> www.johnbrownwheels.com/product/45-x-15-foosh-5x130-4515FOO5130