HEMI powered VW Beetle, A Real Life Hot Wheels! The HEMI BUG

in this episode of ALifeWithCars we check out one truly Bad A** Little Hot Rod!
Classic VW Beatle Body chopped, sectioned, slammed on a full tube chassis.
Powered by a late model 5.7L HEMI
Beautiful details in every angle of this car,
Built by Lucky Gunner Garage out of New Hampshire
Follow the owner Brandin on instagram as well as us
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Stay tuned for the full cinematic shoot coming in the next few days,
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[@OurKingdomIsNotOfThisWorld]

2k pounds and 400 hp. ABSOLUTELY insane.

[@douchou6437]

the whole weight in front ... uncontrollable

[@quiccGx]

@@douchou6437 doesn’t matter if he’s just going straight

[@susic1819]

To a Finnish person who is not really used to cars having more that 4 pistons that sounds even more insane. 400 is wayyyy to much for me XD

[@sam_s_]

That thing is crazy. My 5.7 moves my Ram pretty good. I couldn't imagine that power in such a light vehicle.

[@jeffreyb6165]

Plot twist: you go on to build a Ram with a VW engine 😃

[@sam_s_]

@@jeffreyb6165 I do have an air cooled 1915cc laying around.

[@jeffreyb6165]

@@sam_s_ there ya go! 😃👍

[@jeffreyb6165]

@@sam_s_ ya know what I've always wanted to do just for the heck of it? I'd like to have like a totally restored 69 Hemi Roadrunner that would knock your eyes out, but when you raise the hood you would find a slant 6. Or a 70 chevelle SS and have a straight 6 under the hood. 🤣

[@sam_s_]

@@jeffreyb6165 You should check out Uncle Tony's Garage. He is building a Miata with a slant 6.

[@j1xcalibur]

Bug killer. The stance is awesome. The cost of new vs custom is a no brainer. Grand slam on this one. Congrats to the owner

[@ALifeWithCars]

absolutely man! thanks for watching a lucky guy for sure!

[@badasspittbull]

grew up around this family his dad was an amazing person great car brandin whenever i needed a car part your dad was always there to help

[@alanfitzpatrick1592]

Beetle-Juiced is the perfect name.

[@angusbeef524]

Maybe I missed the bottle of NO2

[@tkong35]

That was awsome bro!!!

[@Davivd2]

The metal work on the interior is next level.

[@mike5585]

Never knew I wanted to drive a bug until now. Nice ride man.

[@ALifeWithCars]

Me neither lol thanks for watching man!

[@medihedayati9132]

the colour,the motor,the finish & that VW door card was just awesome.

[@ALifeWithCars]

I was in awe when I saw it also! the video I mentioned in this vlog is now out and gives even more justice to the car! check it out! Thanks for watching friend.

[@_mylastname]

I'm in MASSACHUSETTS, going to visit the shop that made this car and ask for a job,keeping fingers crossed

[@joeyzxr]

Did you get the job?

[@_mylastname]

@@joeyzxr I now have spine and neck and hand injuries at the moment, so, no. .scks blz.. This kinda work is totally my bag. .i miss crafting. . hopefully if i get fixed, ill get my own shop up and running...RoTTeN Kustomz will be the name 👍🏻🤙✌

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

Good luck, Masshole. Just kidding, its an eastcoast joke. Those guys in cali wouldn't understand. Hope you got the job.

[@_mylastname]

@@rolandocrisostomo2003 oh i know. . hah. I'm outside of Boston still. Too injured to get that job. I'll have to get fixed first. I'll just start my own, like i wanted to years ago. Thanks masshole

[@goldenbillz6390]

*Hemi/Thug Bug, looks amazing. I'd prefer it over any supercar/exotic car. Imagine it having 800whp. That would be an insane THUG BUG.*

[@ALifeWithCars]

absolutely my man it gets more attention than a supercar that is for sure almost causes accidents all over the place people lookin at it thanks for watching friend

[@krokodilsnoppen]

Id take a bone stock beetle over any supercar.

[@jayh9635]

I saw that thing rolling down 55 south a couple weeks ago near imperial main st. Its definitely a sight to see. Very cool!

[@ALifeWithCars]

yessir that was it! has people almost crashing to look and take pics!

[@jayh9635]

@@ALifeWithCars what shop do you run? I was at Frisco hill as their main mechanic and they are bullshit. I would like to see this in person someday. We did the same engine in a 56 Plymouth suburban station wagon.

[@ironhead9507]

So it is from around Desoto Missouri

[@VolkswagenTube]

Very cool ride 👍👍 Looks like snuffleupagus. 🙃 no ... wait, "Snuffleupabug!!!"

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

LOL that's a combo of sick & hilarious, and is an awesome build. I really like the rolled stainless interior and has a lot of nice custom touches. I usually don't like the looks of the big chunk of plastic on top of the 5.7s, but is perfect for that and fills out the front end. I noticed that they kept the original 5 speed shifter in it, and was one of the first things that I replaced on mine. They make pistol grips for them, and can be found on the Mr Norm's online store. They are just like old school pistol grip shifters with the wood grain, but also had an option for carbon fiber and is what I got. It was around $150 and are not cheap, but they are US-made and just like the grip of a pistol. It's those small touches that always attracted me to Mopar, are some badass machines. The exhaust sounds amazing for a 5.7, and definitely nothing like a modern charger sedan. It's amazing what good exhaust does for these gen3 hemis, and have got 3"racing pipes on the 6.1 in my Challenger

[@ALifeWithCars]

cheers thanks for watching man!

[@jazzngorok7982]

That's a premium class build,so much effort and all the details.thats insane

[@tunedub]

I saw this on the road last year pulling up to a stop while I was going by and nearly broke my neck. Told my friends & they didn’t believe me 😂

[@ALifeWithCars]

yessir its real! but definitely looks unreal when you see it out on the road thanks for the watch man!

[@jasonbourne1596]

This is cool, but back in the 80's a guy took the back seats out and out a 454 with an 871 blower in his lol

[@DurgenzBallPeh]

Literally just saw this guy and this car at the gas station in my hometown getting gas several days ago lol The gas station at 07:44 is where I saw him getting gas when I walked out back to my truck!

[@ALifeWithCars]

lol Nice ya he's hard to miss in this one! thanks for watching man!

[@kinardoflorescastro7625]

Simple awesome VW Hemi Beetle. Congratulation! 100% nice

[@ALifeWithCars]

much love man thanks for checking it out! check out the new cinematic shoot on the bug LIVE on the channel now!

[@eonrelaxationmusic1916]

This is a very good example of building a master piece that people will appreciate and respect more than seeing you drive a lambo or ferrari. Etc..

[@elchoronano]

The perfect daily

[@lawrencesliwinski1585]

Every Hemi should've a VW

[@janes-e378]

Insurance:any modifications sir...owner:na, oh wait,I took out the stereo as this car only plays one tune

[@kennethhowell5291]

That hot rod is the best!

[@ALifeWithCars]

thanks its cool for sure

[@EricKwameAdae]

Such a badass ride. I totally love it. I'd like to have something like that. Cool creation.

[@ALifeWithCars]

much love man appreciate the watch!

[@freedomring4813]

My first car was a 65 VW , I drive a short bed single cab 4x4 Ram Express and love my HEMI. But I'd like to get an old bug someday because they are and will always be a classic. This thing is like a grown up go kart on roids.

[@ALifeWithCars]

that would be cool! and definitely like a gocart on steroids lol

[@Cmobley_]

The scary scarab!

[@hieroglyph321]

Love it.... stock beetle with some minor accessories added 😂😂👍 Thing's awesome

[@dennisfrier3191]

Yeah the plastic cover is cheesy, and the dip stick tube for sure needs to be less visible , but a cool ride for sure.

[@Stoneitful]

This car was in my yard in Sedgwick Maine. It was being delivered to Mass and parked behind my sq5 in the trailer. It was primer black then. The driver was two hours getting it started on that cold morning. It did sound good when it finally started.

[@clairecurtis6639]

Keep on Buggin dudes...with love from the Uk xxx

[@carlhayes2299]

That is some amazing work and workmanship. This Rumblebug is absolutely one of the finest that I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. The engineering must have taken a few years with power like that and trust me I know now thats not to mention the cost ouch!! Thats the one that hurts but what a beautiful job. Simply stunning. Hope to see some more builds from builder and designer.

[@georgey2tymes271]

If I were to ever get a VW bug it'll be that one

[@ALifeWithCars]

same

[@dannmohr5721]

DAMN a Hemi Bug now that’s KEWL....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@970357ers]

Get it on Jay Leno's channel.

[@KingKatRider]

First VW I ever seen that said, don't screw with me. Freakin nice ride!

[@HELIXGHOST]

Damn I'm jealous 😩 what a beautiful machine.

[@selfamadelegend5362]

people love the hemi so much they put that shit in anything! 😂

[@ALifeWithCars]

oh ya cheap power now a days something different than LS

[@richardhuff8201]

All I can say is I neeeeeeed one!!!!

[@ALifeWithCars]

TOTALY AGREE man lol thanks for watching

[@thomasgilliam6395]

I usually only like the stock beetle look, but I gotta admit, this looks super cool, very badass

[@ALifeWithCars]

I agree! ive never been in anything that gets the looks like this thing, been in some cool cars over the yers but nothing like this, it literally looks like a hot wheels in real life!

[@andyc5612]

Great car. Thanks for letting us see it.

[@ALifeWithCars]

absolutely man thanks for taking the time to watch check out the new cinematic vid with the car way cooler shots in that one along with Brandins story, cheers man thanks again

[@Falconofflight]

Beetle juice 100% . Hands down the baddest bug ever😲👍

[@ALifeWithCars]

thanks man I love it also down the road we may do another feature check out the newest vid on the channel its a more cinematic style vid with his story

[@jonaspereira5127]

Faz dias que eu aconpanho doto desse fusca e vendo agora o vedeo muito top cara meus parabéns 👏👏 pretendo faze um desse!!!

[@dmcd7333]

That is the coolest bug ever put together!! Total badass!

[@ALifeWithCars]

I agree man ive never been in anything so crazy looking and that gets the looks thanks for watching

[@everzamora9031]

Haha that is a dope buggy! A man's buggy!

[@ALifeWithCars]

yessir!its a mean machine check out the new video about it on the channel its a more cinematic interview with awesome shots of the car and a full story by Brandin kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqi8p3eMi8mhmZI

[@robertrehfeld4458]

That interior is next level.

[@dankissinger1969]

PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ghantibadrillah9045]

Hemi Slam Bug!! Insane!!!

[@edwinrivera7105]

Cool ride one of a kind..

[@ALifeWithCars]

agreed thanks for the watch friend!

[@mindycoxsinclair3075]

Outrageous! I just bought my dream VW bettle. Fun 🚗 car. Cool 😎 on your creativity and intelligence. Have fun, stay safe!

[@DanielRojas-nw3mv]

The VW is just out this world 🌎

[@SmootholdGuy]

I'm late to the party, but this made me smile and my knees hurt. I will always be a fan of individual creativity with car projects. They don't all have to be for me, but I always salute uniqueness. I do love this though.

[@dylansnellgrove907]

"Sounds alot different than a regular charger" with a Chrysler 300c drivetrain and shifter boot

[@ALifeWithCars]

its true motor s out of a charger that gen has some Chrysler things on it tho, but pretty sure they are all the same 5.7 lol but thanks for the watch

[@RIchardDavidson007]

That bug is Awesome.

[@MickPsyphon]

That car spells F-U-N in every gear! Get a good set of tyres on it... take it to the track... let 'er rip. But I wouldn't want to drive from NYC to LA in it. My back would never forgive me. Still, you gotta love it! 🍺😋👍

[@ALifeWithCars]

absolutely! thanks for watching

[@Purebliss007]

This thing is one of my most favourite builds of all time. It sounds amazing too…like a 700hp Mustang GT500

[@DanielLopez-cd7zt]

Killer rat, love to see more of the car and it's build...sweet ride

[@ALifeWithCars]

check out the cinematic video on it, on the channel its all about the car and the story told by Brandin

[@chevychevelle4146]

😃😃👍👍Awesome Man I always have thought about a Volkswagen beetle with the engine in the front THE BUGG!!!!!!!

[@ALifeWithCars]

You and me both! when I saw this I was like I have to make a vid! thanks for watching

[@antoniocarlosdosreis5502]

Putz eu amo fusca, esse ficou um espetáculo, q coisa maravilhosa 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@evanyoshimoto1201]

H

[@cristianorms2690]

Máquina top d+

[@jasonferrara3629]

That thing is SICK!!! WOW!!!!

[@ALifeWithCars]

agreed! thanks for watching man!

[@ShunguRocks]

Hemi Thug Cold Start. Day Made!

[@ALifeWithCars]

made my day also this thing sounds like a monster!

[@lionelbonnett5852]

Car artist ,the late Dave deal -I think he would love it!

[@keithmckever9025]

"The Thug Bug, Hell Yeah"😎💪👌✌️.

[@dustinnorthington3157]

that is the best looking bug ever

[@ALifeWithCars]

I agree man thanks for watching

[@remygaz]

I would love to rip that thing around the block a few times!! really cool!!

[@Mookaron]

Absolutely

[@jackschweighardt9681]

Beautiful. You should bring it to St. Ignas Mi on the last weekend of June. They usually have thousands of cars. Yours would be a great addition.

[@andrescarranza2870]

Exelente VW una modificación muy endemoniada se lucieron camarada 👌👌👍

[@ReVolt_e-Vlogs]

As someone who has 2 VW tattoos before i was of even legal age for them, & owned 2 before I could legally drive, I LOVE THIS MONSTROSITY!!! I had a 71 Super Beetle with extra wide fenders, everything carbon or fiberglass to shave weight, & slapped a '93 911 Turbo into it, removed the rear seat & show horned the motor in, as I didn't want the hinge extension to give away I had anything in it, people would pull up next to me, kinda pointing & laughing when I used to street rage, that was UNTIL they see the front end pop off the ground at the light, to give them a "ill taste" of the ASS WHOOPING they're about to receive..... 😆

[@catbolinha5452]

Dude i from Brazil , this is so Nice

[@ALifeWithCars]

thats awesome! thanks for watching friend. check out the newest video on the car!

[@Desire4Sound]

This is not a Folkswagen... neither a Volkswagen... but it's dope, agree!

[@bubblef8073]

This Käfer looks amazing but the mirrors are out of place! Love the work done!

[@NOPerative]

That bug is sweet af - Beetle Juice all the way. 2Klbs. and it's all engine and transmission. Any additional weight is probably welded reinforcement.

[@davew3880]

I just want to know where the radiator is I would think it's at the back utilizing the original area for the air cooled engine but I would really like to know the cooling system setup

[@ALifeWithCars]

you are correct remote mounted in the original engine bay

[@robertdunn7913]

You can see the masive radiator at 9:58 got to be some long hose going back to the front though

[@alexleite2388]

Me too

[@jamescook7872]

That bug is awesome

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Bah! Hembug! 😁 (apologies to Charles Dickens)

[@wonkothesane8691]

I like that! (Also big fan of Mr. Gummer)

[@tnmoe-]

2000lbs and 400hp ain't nothing to mess with... Neither is the Wu Tang Clan.

[@jeR-m]

Agree.

[@ALifeWithCars]

definitely wish we could have showed it off more but kept goin into limp mode since he has had it fixed

[@crunkytrunks]

BAH HEM-BUG !

[@lazylion420]

interior is incredible

[@chegon511]

You’re moving the camera way too often way too much. You gotta chill...the car is awesomely crazy. Not for purist but still awesome.

[@ALifeWithCars]

agreed its a cool, but the SHAKE cam is a symptom of bumpy backroads and a car thats 1 inch off the ground lol sorry investing in a stabilizer im no professional

[@kenmatthews6476]

A VW man. I typically like stock ones but that car is awesome.

[@ALifeWithCars]

nice definitely a departure from a regular one lol, but thanks for watching, I will have to say I know of no beetle that gets this kind of attention lol

[@muzkat101]

That's like a Grindhouse 'Death Proof' Torture Car... awesome ride, though.

[@ALifeWithCars]

oh ya it is lol hit anything you may die its like riding a motorcycle lol thanks for watching buddy

[@christophepiriot95]

@@ALifeWithCars hi my friend you know what the different rear for my car Chrysler 300 srt8 2006 supercharged?? thanks

[@christophepiriot95]

I have original

[@mikesergei8879]

Mandem got hell of a taste with that Hemi and extended body SICK!

[@RKHarm24]

I would be pissed if NOBODY came to look and gawk or a look in passing.

[@kenmilne2379]

Friggen awesome dudes !! Lucky man indead ! Badass ! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@OROMOLIDOCollections]

Uff! Chulada de carro beautiful car 😎👍

[@ALifeWithCars]

Gracias!

[@jazzngorok7982]

Power and torque aside,that's a beautiful bug's

[@itz1av3]

The Thug Bug!💪🏾

[@blevins6584mopar]

So DIY GANG channel has a HELLCAT Miata. These two should get together 🤯.I LOVE IT!

[@1212sman]

How to build a dope-assed hot rod. Step 1: Whip out checkbook...

[@valf.4589]

This bug is insane. I love it.

[@ALifeWithCars]

it really is ! thanks for the watch buddy

[@playboymusicmpr3108]

All I'm saying is those are some manly ass seats it would take a ass of steel to not be hurting

[@ALifeWithCars]

this is true lol

[@Crazyj4ck]

Imagine that thing sitting in the sun and then you sit on it lol

[@playboymusicmpr3108]

Just like the metal slides that used to be at parks

[@Crazyj4ck]

Playboy Music(MPR) exactly that lol

[@robert22147]

The reason the exhaust is muffled down, is with that all metal interior, your head would hurt with noise.

[@Ls7jeff]

THAT car should be CALLED ( BUGGED OUT ) 😁

[@justaguy4real]

0:30 awesome car with gnarly cracked windshield lol

[@Tidewr]

If this car came to Cruising the Coast, it would easily be the biggest hit.

[@ALifeWithCars]

for sure, there may be future plans to get it around in the future all this BS we have been dealing with has put a damper in the season

[@sam_s_]

Imagine if it was AWD!!!

[@mysty0]

Boring

[@lifechallenger7777]

Hahaha.... you are,🤣🤦‍♂️🤣...😁✌

[@AbstractDreamz]

Why I am I in love with this car?!?!?!?!.... Because it is Fricking AWESOME!! Hashtag hellcat swap please!

[@thetruthspeaker5101]

I remember back it the day in NYC those murals were called “pieces” lol.... even graffiti has been gentrified LMAO .....wtf

[@ALifeWithCars]

nice good to know thanks for watching, you should see his place now he has had like 4 more Pieces put up since we shot, the artist is amazing

[@behumbleorgethumbled3586]

It looks great painted. I see one just like it on another channel. It was matte black. I think it might be the same one.( it is, made by lucky gunner garage

[@ALifeWithCars]

you saw the right car! it is a lucky gunner creation

[@cpt-solo4441]

Bug that ate too many steroids :-))

[@ALifeWithCars]

oh ya its been working out with strong man Eddie Hall lol

[@juanduarte6656]

Too many complains I bet they’re people with incomplete projects just enjoy the view of that complex project man good job by the way

[@ALifeWithCars]

much love man! thanks a bunch for watching!

[@juanduarte6656]

ALifeWithCars no problem man but you know just tell to all haters it is what it is lol

[@Sur-Ron]

Looks sick, apart from the wheels! The seats also look incredibly uncomfortable!

[@DeMan-1032]

Really man?? I would love to see YOUR latest creation....

[@MVP11489]

@@DeMan-1032 you have obviously never sat in an aluminum racing seat. Uncomfortable as hell! Always found it so dumb to build a car for so called looks, instead of functionality. Then again, he did use a hemi, so he doesnt make very good life choices anyway, so yeah 🙃

[@ALifeWithCars]

to each their own and hot rod some times means uncomfortable to look cool lol

[@tombridge3584]

I was sold at the door panels. It has to get squirly as hell if you get on it to hard which is great. Also been seeing alot of hardcore beetles recently.