Herbie Replica Build - 200hp 1963 VW Beetle

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• Herbie Replica -Comple...
My Herbie replica build from start to finish.
I am very happy with how he turned out and I am even happier to say he is 100% finished.
Now I just need to finish my McFly BTTF 4x4 and my season 4 KITT from Knight Rider
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Tobu - Infectious (No Copyright sounds)
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[@footballgeorgiebest]

What an amazing Beetle, would love to see the expression on some boy racer’s face when you leave them sitting at the traffic lights.

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou 😁 Haha it has happened and is pretty entertaining to see that shocked look on their face

[@frizzyhairedfool6186]

That's a car to be proud of, dude. Now take him along the Golden Gate Bridge! 🤣

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate! Hahaha best I can do is Sydney harbour bridge 🤣

[@ChoosePhilippinesPeaceLove]

Wow 🤩 it’s Herbie the Love ❤️ bug!

[@natelloyd6312]

Dude it sounds exactly like him from The Monte Carlo and bananas movies! Spot on replica! Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Nate! I appreciate you taking the time to check it out 😎

[@clarkgardiner6795]

Very nice job. Luke the right hand drive and the power of the engine 👍

[@HeathsGarage]

Thank you 😊 I appreciate it 👍🏼

[@augustohenrique53]

spectacular, no comments, I watch here from Brazil and I have a Herbie too, more humble (1300cc year 74), but steals the show, Congratulations, you have an amazing car

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks so much 😊

[@realdavidii]

Everybody gangsta till' the car starts driving by itself

[@Sean48099]

LOL XD

[@jennbailey1418]

I love Herbie I’m a nine-year-old kid and Herbie has a special place in my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😊

[@HeathsGarage]

I’m glad you like Herbie, I’ll be putting out a new Herbie video soon 😊

[@jennbailey1418]

@@HeathsGarage thanks 😊

[@kyleturner7427]

Amazing build!! Beautifully done!! I have wanted a herbie since I was a child, I will build one some day!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Kyle! I appreciate the kind words. I would highly recommend getting one - such a cool little car 😎👌🏽

I'm still a fan of Herbie, mate. Well done. Cheers from Chile! 😊

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Mate! Herbie is a cool little car - can’t beat a classic 😎👌🏽

@@HeathsGarage Yep. I wish I can see him race.

[@angelicasepulveda9031]

Yo también

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

Personally, I'd rather not have the spotlight and fake outer fuel cap. Though, I would keep the wide arches and the wider tyres. Maybe try and swap a Porsche 914 5-speed in it too. But that's just me. Those aside, you've done an incredible job. For future content, I'd love to see Herb go out in public. Getting reactions, drop by parks & schools to entertain the kids and just bring joy to people as Herb was always meant to.

[@HeathsGarage]

I really like the ‘Herbie goes to Monte Carlo’ look - hence the gas cap and spotlight. The arches are actually standard size and I had the new rims made to sit perfectly in them. I will need to do some reaction videos once the world re-opens haha

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

@@HeathsGarage I'm cool with that. Honestly, not many people do those parts anyway. And really, I can't wait to see those vids. Love seeing kids lose it over a car they think is alive. I'm just sad I was too young to buy a screen-used NASCAR Herbie that was for sale here in the UK a few years ago. It was up for about 13K in Aus Dollars. And yet, it did 12s in the 1/4 mile. Mental!

[@ViperJay5]

Totally in love with this car! Herbie was among one of my favorite cherished childhood movies and I think it's so awesome how people to this day still love and treasure the little car that could. Even with that upgraded engine and exhaust, it still doesn't sound too terribly different than Herbie in the movie itself. I think that's important! Although I'm curious, does the ragtop sunroof do a good job at keeping you dry in the rain? And the three dislikes...I think we all know that those come from Peter Thorndyke, Alonzo Hawk, and Captain Blythe.

[@HeathsGarage]

Thank you mate! I really appreciate the kind words. The sound of Herbie was important to me also, hence why I stayed with the air cooled VW engine (just larger) The ragtop has a surprisingly good seal, I drove Herbie daily in all types of weather and only got the odd drops in extreme rain. I think that was the best response to the dislikes I have read yet!!!! Hahaha

[@eileen_zdh]

this is my childhood dream

[@kantatheepholsap2014]

Time for a drive herbie!

[@noelobtera6649]

Your Herbie is by far the best build and cleanest Ive ever seen sir, it is all worth it the money, time and effort youve spent. Congrats sir and thank you for sharing your Herbie, I would love to build a Herbie for my self also someday when the right time comes as I love the movie and the cute little bug driving on the streets. More power to you sir and keep enjoying your Herbie. Always stay safe sir. Noel from the Philippines 👍

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou Noel, I am glad you enjoyed the build video. You may enjoy a few of my other builds too on my channel. Thanks again 😊

[@drewo.127]

As a lifelong Herbie fan, this warms my heart, and blows my mind! The accuracy of this replica is so good! The only difference is he’s right hand drive rather than the traditional left hand drive that he is in his movies! But even then, this looks, and drives, and sounds so good!!! I think the right hand drive makes your Herbie more unique and more special! And maybe even adds character, which for Herbie, if you can add more character to him, the better! The fact you not only made him look the part, but ALSO MADE HIM DRIVE UP TO HIS MOVIE SPEED OF 200MPH IS SO COOL!!! Great job dude! 💖👍 As for antics, let me just suggest this idea: Herbie goes shopping for your birthday!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you like Herbie 😎👍🏼

[@drewo.127]

@@HeathsGarage like him? I LOVE HIM! He is the “Love Bug” after all!💖

[@FzjClay]

Love this. The perfect build. Why only 1.5k views?? This should blow up !

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks for the support, I’m glad you like the build. I am still only a really small channel - hopefully it will blow up one day haha

[@FzjClay]

Heath’s Garage yes sir. Cheers from the USA! I have binge watched all of your videos this morning. Great entertainment. Keep up the great work man.

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou so much! I really appreciate it! I’m hoping once all the builds are done the channel might get abit more exposure :)

[@DeletedDevilDeletedAngel]

@@HeathsGarage it blew up by 29k more views your growing though!

[@harveynorthwood4150]

THE SOUND OF THAT ENGINE OMGGGG

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate! I couldn’t be happier with it 😎👌🏼

[@harveynorthwood4150]

@@HeathsGarage I bet!! Such a beauty

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks again! I’m glad you like it

[@MotorScotti]

The perfect Herbie! I'll take one in left hand drive 😁

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou! Yeah the right hand drive adds a little twist to it 😁

[@jswatch9270]

@@HeathsGarage can u do the batmobile from Batman forever please?

[@Londonbuses179]

Is she being looked after I hope the VW is being looked after beetles are my fav

[@Aaronjackson_]

It’s my dream to see a Herbie car replica!!! Too bad you don’t live in Canberra Australia! 😅 just two hours away from me 😫 nice job!!! It looks amazing! I’m 19 now and grew up being a big Herbie fan ever since I can remember. So jealous! 🤍

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Mate! If I’m ever down that way in Herbie I’ll let you know 😎👌🏼

[@Aaronjackson_]

@@HeathsGarage Please do! 🤩 Look forward to whenever that is 😊

[@IndyPatCon]

Fantastic work!! Kudos to you andthank you for sharing.

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou, I’m glad you like it 😎👍🏼

[@muhariefrefadilla1965]

Cutest VW Beetle I've Ever Seen

[@jessicagarland4167]

Amazing build, Been a Huge Herbie fan since I was little watching the movies, To build one of my own or even ride in it would be a dream come true, Your video makes me excited to just go for a ride (I would even pay to go for a ride lol)

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Jessica, I’m glad you like the build 😊 what part of the world are you in?

[@jessicagarland4167]

I'm from NSW Australia

[@HeathsGarage]

@@jessicagarland4167 I’m in Newcastle NSW - maybe one day we can make that drive happen 😊

[@jessicagarland4167]

That would be a dream come true if that happened, I'm a couple hours North of Newcastle at PMQ not too far definitely would be looking forward to it 😊

[@MikeDyer6378]

Phenomenal build! So simply tasteful, clean looks and performance to match!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks so much Mike, I really appreciate it!

[@vettebecker1]

This is awesome, would love to own a Herbie!!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate! 😁

[@robertvaughn6317]

I love air cooled VW's. My first project car was a '69 beetle. I then had a VW rail with a 1600cc engine as a fun little vehicle to take offroading and occasionally hitting the mud with. They're a blast. We used to have a built 2180cc street legal rail buggy designed for red light to red light racing. Disc brakes, built trans, the whole 9. Even keeping up with a Saleen Mustang until we ran out of gears past the 1320. I have nothing but respect for this build. It's very well done. My only question is, how did you hit 206hp with a 2276? I've seen some 2332's get close to that number, but that power out of a smaller engine is quite impressive. You've easily gained a new follower.

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks for the kind words Robert! I really appreciate it. The engine was built by Pat Downs at CB Performance - they are the best in the business, they design and machine their own forged engine components, heads etc. Plus supply a full dyno sheet with every engine build they do. The old beetles are such a cool little car - with a powerful engine it is a whole other beast haha Shocks a lot of people on the road haha

[@marksligar9152]

A Proper Job, Herbie would be Proud

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Mark! 😎

[@phj5576]

The car is beautiful congratulations 😁👏

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou 😎👌🏼

[@grndiesel]

200Hp should move nicely in a car that size!

[@HeathsGarage]

It certainly does! Haha Shocks people on the road 😎

[@BrookShadowRC]

I'm building my own Herbie clone. Yours looks and sounds amazing!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou! I’m glad you like him 😁

[@simeon15gt58]

Growing up I was obsessed!! with all the classic Herbie films. Honestly herbie was a magical character to me I dreamed as a kid that one day I can take on the challenge of building one myself. Resulting in my passion for vehicles today. His Monte Carlo appearance was by far my favorite. Basically you’re Herbie is my idea of a perfect Herbie! I plan to soon tackle this still searching for a 63 bug! I also follow your “kitt” series coincidentally my first car was a red 1983 firebird similar to the one your building. I’m only 17 I’ve got three cars 🙄 I couldn’t begin to guess what I’ll have by next year... you give the drive to people to follow their passions! Keep up the spectacular work! Can’t wait to see more amazing content in the future!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks for the kind words! I do love my movie cars 😂 I am hoping to have all 3 finished this year. My personal geeky collection - Herbie, KITT and the Back to the future McFly pickup 😎👌🏽 My first car was a 73 bug haha - so you are doing a lot better than me at your age

[@simeon15gt58]

Heath’s Garage That’s awesome Im so very excited to see! Trying to spread the word of your channel it deserves millions of views! Basically I started working “mowing yards” when I was 12 and odd jobs oil changes brake work... I’ve just got a little 06 Ford Ranger and in November got a 2015 mustang kind of a mistake at my age money wise... still wish I got a project Bug but you live and you learn! the mustang always leaves a smile on my face! Cheers from America!

[@kdub2828]

Love the build man, I’ve seen this build in Newcastle a few times.

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate, yeah I try to get Herbie out when I can 😎👍🏼

[@utenkbeing2845]

I'm not really into modified vdub, how ever yours looks so good, clean n tidy, well done bru... 👍

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate! I appreciate it :)

[@Tomscarb]

Outstanding build!!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou 😎👍🏼

[@V8N8T]

Great job building such a great herbie!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou! 😎

[@nateuhrich1527]

My dream ride

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Nate! 😁

[@joemcnamara4774]

this is ace, gorgeous car man

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Joe! I’m glad you like it 😎👌🏼

[@skydive7054]

Well GaaaaaaWd dAmN, looks like Herbies happy!

[@radomillion]

More vids on Herbie Please!!!

[@HeathsGarage]

Herbie will be making his comeback very soon 😎👌🏽

[@radomillion]

@@HeathsGarage That would be Awesome!

[@bradmarks5650]

One project down, two left 🤣 I know someone that won’t be relaxing over the Christmas/New Years break 👨‍🔧🛠🚘

[@HeathsGarage]

Yep, you got that right! Haha I’m going to need a relaxing break after this 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@freddieparrydrums]

My dream car!

[@HeathsGarage]

You have good taste 😎👌🏼

[@freddieparrydrums]

@@HeathsGarage Thank you my dad owns a Rover P5B I love that but this is my dream car too :)

[@jimr.558]

Time for a world tour. Maybe visit the places where the movies were filmed.

[@lawesosah9214]

Such a perfect build 🔥🔥👌 Can't wait to do this someday

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou 😎👍🏼

[@buddybeetle]

Excellent job mate. Beautiful !

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate! I appreciate it 😁

[@doloresberry3144]

Amazing! Dream build right there!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@rjhammond4171]

Cool video....luv the build👍✌😊

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate! 😎👌🏼

[@timmytoons331]

Nice job dude looks amazing. I plan do make a replica except it’s gonna be the herbie goes bananas one. I also plan to make some upgrades to make it seem it were alive

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate 😁 They are a cool little car, there are also some good electronic kits to bring Herbie to life

[@timmytoons331]

Heath’s Garage yea i want to make it seem it’s alive so I can mess with people 🎃😂

[@Powertoyah32]

Tyres make it look aggressive, nice job

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate, they do definitely help the aggressiveness 👍🏼

[@stiffler107]

Awesome!

[@robertsweet4112]

So damn cute!!

[@abbaby555]

Incredible build 👍

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou 😎

[@dragonclaw88]

looks and sounds so good!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate! I’m glad you like it 😎👌🏽

[@powers_media]

I'd love to see you stick a turbo or two and intercooler in there. dunno if you run coilovers? didn't talk about suspension. love to see an engine build that would give all the monte carlo cars a hard time in real time!

[@DeletedDevilDeletedAngel]

herbie should join a race cuz ik herbie best car in the world and since u replica it u can win a race even herbie go herbs!

[@ro63rto]

My brother's mechanic, Luke Theochari, has one of the actual movie cars, the fast one. He brings it to most of the VW shows, pre Covid of course.

[@HeathsGarage]

That is awesome! A friend of mine has the the bullfight herbie from Herbie goes bananas here in Australia

[@ro63rto]

@@HeathsGarage Cool! The one that does a wheelie and has the bonnet that opens during the bullfight?

[@HeathsGarage]

The one with the bonnet up and steers from the rear 👌🏽

[@ro63rto]

@@HeathsGarage Wasn't that Dan Miller's car?

[@HeathsGarage]

It is owned by Alex Micanovski - it has been in Australia for years now I believe Dan restored it for him

[@WolfHausMotorwerks]

well done sir!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks you! 😁 I’m glad you like the Herbie build

[@PaulSimon2003]

I hope i can drive my own herbie in the futur😁

[@pjfielding7647]

Imagine Gieslle the 1976 lancia scorpion lives in Australia too

[@HeathsGarage]

She does 😉 a collector in Sydney bought it along with some screen used HFL cars and Horace the hate bug

[@nevertv357]

next build at Heath's Garage a Volkswagen Beetle Yellow Bumble Bee. 🐝👍

[@maxwrangler5788]

That’s great man keep it up!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou! 😁

[@simonedagostino82]

You've built the most beautiful herbie replica I've seen. Can you give me some indication because would I want to do one too? Thanks!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou so much! I’m glad you like Herbie. Where are you from? Australia?

[@simonedagostino82]

@@HeathsGarage unfortunately not. otherwise I would have come to see it! I live in Italy and the customization laws are very strict. 😭

[@HeathsGarage]

Simone D'Agostino So sorry for the extremely late reply, I never saw your last message. If you want the decals and props I would recommend mrherbie.com That is where all my parts are from 😁

[@simonedagostino82]

@@HeathsGarage Thank you so much! Don't worry I still in search of the right beetle for build my personal Herbie... 2 weeks ago I found it but I didn't have time to call the seller. It was sold out in 1 day. cCntinue with your works which are very beautiful! See You!

[@pebkac1245]

nice ragtop, but oh no, it needs to be converted to left hand drive to be accurate 4:53 herbies being a chauffer; hes driving with nobody in the drivers seat but someone in the passenger's seat it would be really cool if the steering wherl was moved to the left side and was replaced with a smaller steering wheel so it looks like nobodys driving

[@HeathsGarage]

If you check out my other builds - I make them all RHD as I am in Australia. Other than than, I would say they are very close to screen accurate

[@przemyslawstefanlesnik7893]

let him run -as long as our "greens" don't rule the country😨 You're welcome to test-ride on our Autobahn without speed limits😉

[@HeathsGarage]

That could be fun hahaha 😎

[@craigmonteforte1478]

pretty cool but ill bet not too many of you You tubers can say this about your child hood ? i saw the Original Herbie Movie in a dive in with my parents and we went there in my Dads 1963 VW Beetle he bought brand new because he wanted to replace his 58 Beetle he also bought brand new and the 63 had a lot more power my Mom said she used to get tired watching my Dad shifting so much in the 58 driving through the Catskills Mountains in upstate New York in a effort to keep his speed up my Dad laughed hysterically through out the movie and i remember him running back and forth to the snack stand for popcorn and goodies why i remember that so well was it was th only time i was able to eat inside the car known as the Green Machine in our family as my Dad would always drive my Mom and other females in our family to go shopping in the Bug my Mom also said she never really knew how he did it but he was a master at tying all kinds of things to the outside of the car like play pens , Strollers . and other items she needed for the children he even tied new bikes in the boxes for Christmas presents one year btw the car did not have a roof rack i romberg the ropes being lashed thru the windows on the doors a him proudly getting in the car to drive and saying that was a tough one

[@Noot_noot_mofos]

Great great work! A lot of money, planning, effort & patience! Well done. Im assuming they're custom rims? Could you mention the site or company who did your rims please? Again brilliant work

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate 😎👍🏼 Yep, custom rims, beetle centres welded into a 6” wide barrel. They were made by Tin God Solutions in Victoria Australia.

[@Noot_noot_mofos]

@HeathsGarage Much appreciated, man! It's awesome to read through the comments & see someone engaging as you have. Thanks again

[@spfracerny]

Awesome build

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou! I really appreciate it :)

[@Scrat-rs5ud]

Can he wheelie?

[@powers_media]

so proper!! amazing. but where did you get the 5" wide wheels??

[@HeathsGarage]

They are 6” wide and were custom made

[@patrickdonaldson6221]

If I was going to do up a beetle to look like Herbie I would swap the 2.5L turbocharged and water cooled EJ257 engine from a Subaru Impreza into him.

[@petertaylor1937]

WOW WOW WOW, One Powerball.....

[@sam_moon05]

Como amó ase carro y a todos los modelos de Volkswagen

[@happymonk4206]

Car looks great. Saw the right hand drive, then I saw the license plate and it saw NSW on it. Does that mean New South Wales?

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou 😊 Sure does, I’m in Newcastle NSW

[@doodledangernoodle2517]

This Herbie replica looks phenomenal! I love how you even got the miniscule details like the Trans-France sticker and the racing information on him. Though, I have to ask, did you install rollbars in him? If not, I'd highly recommend it, especially if you plan to do some racing because worst case scenario VWs are not built to withstand crashing forces with a supped up engine like yours. It'd crumple up like a plastic water bottle. I don't think Herbie had one in Monte Carlo, which was incredibly strange though... It may lose a bit of the authenticity, but it'd definitely be best to include it if I were you. No pressure, Just thought, I'd throw that out.

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it! It’s nice to see people notice the small details like that. Herbie will never be raced - but I have thought about fitting the roll bar for that extra support

[@jarodgrice1019]

What are the wheel spec? Looks like the tires fill the wells better than the stock radial tires.

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou 😁 wheels are 15”x6” with 205/65/15 tyres all round

[@jarodgrice1019]

Do you know where I can find those rims?

[@HeathsGarage]

They were custom made for me. There are a few places that offer them around the world - where are you from?

[@jarodgrice1019]

I’m in Alaska, USA. Looking at doing my own Herbie build using yours as a go by lol

[@HeathsGarage]

Jbugs.com have them - but you will only need 15” rims if you fit disc brakes, if you keep the drums - 14”x6” is cheaper and movie correct

[@MusicalPayne]

How did you apply the decal over the chrome if you cut it in half during application? I’m getting ready to apply decals to my car and want to achieve the proper look

[@HeathsGarage]

This kit is from mrherbie.com it comes with the extra decal strip to put over the chrome trim

[@bengraham2839]

Hi Heath, I've connected up with Tony Voevodin and am restoring a Herbie in Adelaide. I was wondering if you can share with me how you painted or dyed the strips on your ragtop?

[@HeathsGarage]

Hi Ben, I used the VHT vinyl dye cans from any auto store 😎👍🏼

[@bengraham2839]

@@HeathsGarage Thanks mate!

[@76629online]

Probably the only two-door hot rod you’ll see in Australia. I don’t know what in the hell is wrong with those people down there…

[@joemorganti895]

I'm planning on building my own Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo bug here in the US. I would love to get a parts list so I could get ideas for my build, pre 200 hp, if that's ok with you.

[@freddieparrydrums]

How did you get decals to correct size and stuff? Amazing

[@HeathsGarage]

All bought through mrherbie.com :)

[@freddieparrydrums]

@@HeathsGarage Wow thank you :)

[@jitiyapurksametanan5268]

may its done

[@debbaronero]

Hey man! Another question! Where are you from I'm from Italy and down here we don't have many beetles, I found a group of possible choices, is Herbie a flat glass? (Idk how to say it in English lol) have you changed any other suspension parts or a bug is alwawys that low, because it looks sick and I can't understand if it is stock! What wheels have you fitted? And one last question: how much did you pay more or less for the whole thing? Thanks man again!

[@HeathsGarage]

Hey Mate, I am from Australia. Herbie has got flat glass, the suspension is modified to get it lower. They are custom wheels to fit my 4 wheel disc brake kit 😎👌🏼

[@phj5576]

How many meters does it have on the sunroof

[@starrwoman1]

After watching your K.I.T.T video, I had to come over here and check out your Herbie video and I must say, being a VW Beetle owner myself, I could feel the love and passion you put in building Herbie, he's a masterpiece.The Ford dealership where I work in Southern CA has one of the Herbie replicas with the gas filler door displayed on the Volkswagen section show room floor, your Herbie looks much better. I do have two questions, is it possible to purchase a copy of the Australia VW magazine with your Herbie on the cover and Why is Batman mad, did Herbie steal his thunder? Thanks again for sharing and Cheers. :-)

[@HeathsGarage]

Thankyou, I do believe you can still purchase that magazine - I will leave a link below 😊 www.vwma.net.au/?k=53-cover

[@mattpamidi202]

super clean, how fast is 0-60 with the engine?

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks Matt, I appreciate it. I actually have never done a actual 0-60 timed run, I might need to try that! 😎👍🏼

[@kionvideosplay9938]

Where you bought the red whit and blue strips of the beetle herbie

[@HeathsGarage]

All the Herbie parts are from mrherbie.com 😁

[@DanTheManIOM]

Heath, Went to the 53rd herbie fest in Florida last year. I'd like your advice on building, I don't have a lot of time for the hot rod power tour, and want to build one, I have a white 65 needing floors and heater channels, or a 59 red (racoons got the interior, mice pee, rotted teh dash and trunk under hood, and i think gas tank too). I have a sunroof clip. Do I build the 65 and just paint a sunroof onto it for sake of time or do I put the sunroof in the 59 and repaint it white ? In the US, stock wheel is 15 in diameter, I have both bus rims (14") and beetle. - you took them to 6" wide ? ...maybe I need to just realize it takes a 6-12 months of hard work and I can't cram it into a few months ??

[@HeathsGarage]

Hi Mate, these projects take time and it is always best to do it correct the first time (don’t rush it) I would personally use the 59 (as it will have the correct small windows) I believe the US 65’s have large windows. That way you will have a more accurate Herbie in the end. Depending on what movie you want to copy. The love bug he had 15” rims. In Monte Carlo he had 14” rims.

[@reduxreacts]

U should build Nascar herbie from fully loaded

[@JamesimusPrime2798]

Hey Heath are you planning on Making a General Lee one day.

[@HeathsGarage]

I’ll need to finish KITT first, but I do feel the General is the one still missing from the collection 😎

[@JamesimusPrime2798]

Nice, I like your Herbie build, I might get my own Herbie one day.

[@HeathsGarage]

The old beetle’s are a cool little car - I would highly recommend it

[@JamesimusPrime2798]

Indeed, I've been watching Herbie since I was 6 years old and Herbie goes to Monte Carlo is my favourite Herbie Movie.

[@radomillion]

Pretty impressive power! What compression and what size webbers are you runing?

[@HeathsGarage]

CB Performance are masters of their craft! Pat Downs is a engine building beast haha I’m not sure of the compression off the top of my head. It is a CB super case, forged internals with 48 IDF Webers

[@kantatheepholsap2014]

My herbie is real.

[@martinmuya]

Do you know where to get Herbie's tires Mr. Heath?

[@HeathsGarage]

Tredwear.com 😁 If you look through my other videos I show how to install the tyre lettering

[@WakanaGojoAE86]

The gas tank door, is that functional?

[@HeathsGarage]

It can be, I didn’t bother though

[@thestormvader1234]

is this an everyday driver? and where abouts in nsw are you ?

[@HeathsGarage]

Herbie was my daily driver for many years, since the 200hp engine upgrade he is just a weekender now. I am in Newcastle 😎

[@angelisteixeira5861]

👍

[@debbaronero]

Hey man really a cool car! I was looking to buy a beetle too but the 1960s beetle are getting really expensive! So I was thinking about buying a 1980's and readapting it to Herbie looks, is it even possibile? Thanks man!

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks mate, I’m glad you like my Herbie replica 😎👌🏼 You can backdate the looks of the newer beetle to look very similar to the 60’s beetle - the windows got larger as time went on. That would be the biggest difference.

[@austinlira9145]

What do I need to do this

[@davidfisher4722]

should he try to enter herbie into a race?

[@HeathsGarage]

That would be great! I have always wanted to get Herbie on the track I feel that would make for a great video 😁

[@jozseflazar2371]

Az eredeti Herbie 1961-es!

[@Matt574250]

Great build, congrats! Is your front lowered with adjusters or drop spindles? Is your beam narrowed or standard width? Also do you know the offset of your wheels?

[@HeathsGarage]

Thanks 😁 It is a 2” narrowed front beam with adjusters to offset the 3/4” wider disc brake conversion. I think the back space of the rims were 95mm on the 15”x6” rim

[@Matt574250]

Thanks !

[@GenXoutofamerica]

DRAG RACE