HUGE Abandoned Volkswagen Collection Found after 40 YEARS!! | 1960 VW Beetle | Turnin Rust

[@tracyrenfro8619]

Wow, a blast from the past! The family car when I was a child was a green Maverick in the mid/late 70's....then I seem to recall a Grenada. The things you remember huh 😂

[@michaelcagle5938]

That's the same family cars we had. A Cinnamon red '70 Maverick and then a Silver '78 Granada.

[@AS-zk6hz]

This is my kind of show handy guys who are not afraid to get their hands dirty. Interesting old cars. Who does not love vw. Had a 64 i. I drove it all night thru the terrible 43 inch Chicago storm of 1967. Only other car I saw moving that night was another bug that passed me.

[@peterduxbury927]

Just imagine the good condition that the VW's were in when they were 'dumped' there 40 years ago. I bought a '71 from a Car Scrapyard as a burnt-out wreck (Engine Fire). I spent a year and $14K to bring it "back from the dead". That was 15 years ago. Beetles (the most iconic vehicle on earth) grow on you. Today, my Beetle is part of the family. Looks brand new - and has been kept original - other than the Wedgewood Blue and Gray Leather Seats. Many of your viewers are like me, a lifelong love affair with a car? Sounds ridiculous but true. You guys do a great job. If you feel that these pair of Beetles are beyond Economic Repair, pass them on...... There are many people out there that love the challenge to restore, and turn that rust - into gold!! Greetings from Australia.

[@jodycarter2271]

I can really appreciate people who find old cars that were abandoned and bring them back to life alot of hard work but great job guys 👍👍👍👍👍 sincerely from Norfolk Virginia 👍

[@raymondmumford6255]

Lance, I’m not a religious person in anyway, I love your genuine kindness, your respectful ways, and your good nature. Your videos are so well done, entertaining and full of heartfelt stories, love your interest in the unusual. Hopefully we will get to see lots more of the Thing.

[@safetysam6118]

i love your film clips mate, its good to see you know who is Boss! God bless ya.

[@georgemyers6518]

For what you bought those vw’s for,a person could and would take a huge interest in those cars. That was absolutely awesome of you to give the old boy more than he asked for the vw’s.you’re definitely a class act and a very good person

[@kwakuappiah5784]

That is cool and awesome 👌

[@luisantonioconforto]

Dreaming to Go Texas some day in my life. Lot of respect for Texan people and what you did for the Country. Hi From Brazil and Lots of Repect !

[@mpalmer7800]

Its very emotional since I just lost my awesome dad. Can hear his love for his dad in his voice

[@orliadrianguevara3291]

This guy is having fun restoring classic cars and making a lot of money plus becoming famous. He,he,he. Way to go.

[@zzzman2206]

What I really like is father and son working together so well. I have a son that’s 41 years old, and he enjoys doing projects with me.

[@citizenfirst5826]

Nice of the tree service guys to give you a hand. Good folks there too. Another great video.

[@faithbuilder1320]

Never seen a Christian make videos on restoring cars & such. This video was so peaceful & also had so much energy in it. I guess righteousness, peace & joy in the Holy Spirit. That's the kingdom of God. So true. I'm from India & I've heard a lot about the southern Bible belt. I think you guys are amazing. Like the nice gentleman said - stay blessed. GB

[@mojoro23]

You could make a real cool video series with all those bugs. Get a group of rebuild garages, each garage gets a VW, and they have a Bug Off rebuild!

[@marknelson5929]

Great rescue, well done guys. All the best from a VW Beetle enthusiast in Australia. Talking of which I saw a superb black 'oval window' Beetle parked outside a house today - stunning condition it was.

[@juliansw3110]

Indeed, an oval/split window bug with shiny black paint, sparkling chrome and white walls is one of the coolest things you'll see on the road.

[@marcelohernandez7724]

Good Video ...some times you do not seem prepared... with small tools like gloves . flash lights..brooms....which are handy ....and it will make it a less complaining job... Your helper he is a Great experienced valuable person..

[@hYd420]

i love this father son duo this is a classy team very polite doesnt swear everrrrrr lol ( very refreshing these days) and very professional turnin rust i respect everything you do and love your builds alot of guys could learn a thing or two from you and your pops ! brings a tear to my eye when i see how close you two are and very alike lol very very big fan and i have been watching for almost 3 years now i just stay quiet but i felt today was the day to say something. u deserver more subs man ill be sharing your vids more

[@markfurman4386]

1968 Fairlane 4dr, mint green. Hopefully has the 2V 302, a popular choice at the time. Great car.

[@tomekc1113]

Wow those bugs just scratch my itch. What a wonderful story and opportunity to make others happy :) a huge blessing in a patina surprise! May God bless and keep you :)

[@elainesimons9079]

I owned a 65 model VW...and a 74. My baby brother owned one as old. We floated 2 major holes down to a swampy fishing hole one night. Yep...they floated!

[@rumrunner1756]

You made my day Lance. This is better than any day at Disney World. I always hit like even before I watch, because you can’t go wrong with rusty relics! Thanks for something to help get my day off to a great start. 👍☮️

[@kevinkendall3122]

Know a guy that found a 49 split window in the boondocks,not much more than a shell,about 4 yrs & hrs & hrs of work later that little VW was a gem

[@davidryan573]

It’s really neat to see you and your Dad keeping your sense of humor, looks like it was a tough couple of days. I agree it was a great find, my Brother has a Thing and loves it, thanks for digging them out and giving them a shot at life, great video !

[@Dutchamp]

That thing is a vw 181 in the ww2 the Germans drove the kubelwagen the 181 is from later date I think the 1970 till 1980 cool find same as all the early Beatles. Getting rare. Nice video guys

[@csfan65]

Have really enjoyed watching this video. Love it when someone rescues old cars/trucks and gives them new life, especially when it's a VW Beetle.

[@oficialcesarleitao]

This metal safari of old cars, is a bigger one, I find it very interesting, I have two old Beetles. open.spotify.com/album/4iabAXoWdR9dy622RGCZpK?si=VyETeizWSZyHLXAC3QPuDA

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Love VWs. You guys sure had your workout moving those vehicles side to side. The bugs floor pans are not the hardest things to replace. You’re going to have some fun restoring them! You’re also going to enjoy driving them.

[@2centscommon]

I just discovered this youtube channel today. I've already watched 3 videos. Its raw, real & not over produced. I love what you guys are doing with these vehicles. I wish I was capable of doing this sort of thing. I'd love to repair & save old cars, but I just don't know enough about it. In fact I know nothing about mechanics or car value (except I know all those VW's are worth way more than $750). But these kind of videos make me want to go to mechanic school even though I'm in my 40's. Oh yeah it was pretty cool that you gave the guy an extra $250 cause he obviously had no idea what those VW's can be worth.

[@MUN.A1988]

Tery you're absilutely have the right to say that. I am in62 and I've said that before..really if you can go to a mechanical shop, don't be late..it just one year or less then you can do your soecial shop to practise your hoppy since you still in 42years old.

[@ericlakota6512]

Boy you make it look easy and that was a workout pain in but using jacks and tires and such every thing looks so easy siting at my laptop

[@ceoofchonk]

I love when people repair these amazing machines and get them on the road again! these things have lots of potential

[@sallyswift5343]

Back in the days my husband had volkys, and I had a red and white maverick, I'm talking about when we were in our 20s. Now we're on our 60s, and it makes me sad to see how he misses his volky, I sure wish I could have given him one as a gift to keep him going,, but I can't afford it. We love your channel very much, keep uo your great work!

[@henrywood2000]

I am a big fan of the old air cooled vws. Good to see people are still interested in restoring them.

[@Leo-vf3py]

Great show even 4 yrs old first time seeing it keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all

[@elijahmcgee2842]

Its good of you to treat that man fare on the cars you could tell they needed the money your good person just wanted to say thank you for being a fare man not many like that any more refreshing to see god bless you man truly mean it

[@Cesar-xy6fd]

Hi. Any update on the rebuild of the VW military like little humbie. If any, please send a link. Thanks for loving and giving new extended life for old beatles.

[@gaddmeister]

With the Beetles it's a case of welding in support braces for the body to keep its shape, unbolting what is left of the body and separating the body from the floor. Two new floor pans and two heater channels replaced in th body. Floors are easy to do and the cars appear to be solid. Well worth the bargain $750. I've restored many beetles and buses in my younger years. Great find!

[@country4lyfe365]

Lol. 4yrs ago?. Why havent i found this till now. Lol . God bless yall. Great Chanel.

[@tony66au]

Nice find! All the bits you need including floor pans and sections are available and not as expensive as youd think. My old 1300 67 Beetle (Named DakDak coz thats the sound she made) was close to as bad as the floorless wonder and after a pressure wash and molasses bath n disassembly she stick welded right up as good as new.

[@fiegenfiegen]

Another sensible deal: a proposal is put out which makes sense for that many bugs, and accepting it is the gentlemanly way to work. Well done.

[@lb4899]

I like these hour long vids, gives me something to watch of a morning after work when theres nothing open or goin on

[@junkman7426]

I just finished body repair on my bug and am in the process of running the wiring and replacing all the rubber and interior. Looks like that '60? you got has severally rotted heater channels also. That's basically a structural rocker and it's pretty common that they rust out unfortunately. It's a big job. I love VWs, but this one will have to find someone with LOTS of free time to fix it all up I think. Don't feel bad if it continues to just be a yard ornament. The deck lid might be worth some money for someone that needs one.

[@michaeltoney2277]

I love these guys. They’re doing anything to save these beetles

[@evaperez4139]

I was just going to skip thru the video. But when I saw all those Volkswagens. And wonder how you guys were going to remove them. I watch the whole thing. Great job. Stay safe Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Like how they called them SHE.

[@Carchaeology]

I love those VWs! What a great stash of cars. Pretty rough and rusty but some good soul there! I found myself in a warehouse with 160 of the little buggers earlier this year! That sunroof model sure has awesome patina ... I’d leave the finish alone and just make it run!! 👍

[@chrishaan5766]

Shorten the chain A LOT Pulling the short chain with your truck will take weight off the front end of the thing by lifting it as you pull and keep it right behind the truck You won’t hurt your backs Is that an AC unit on the thing Mine doesn’t have anything like that not even the heater looks like that

[@BillyRoberts]

I was sold on this video when you played the rockabilly music. You and your Dad are doing a great service by getting the old cars back running.

[@blakefrizzell4616]

my Dad has a 1976 VW beetle,he plans on getting a couple more like this guys dad did. Btw so sorry for this guys loss those vw bugs will have so many stories of his father and that car and will leave good memories.

[@walterzoomie]

Those bugs are hashed-out parts cars at best. The Thing is another story. Lots of potential there. What I like best about you, Lance and Wyatt, is how y'all treat people and their property with courtesy and respect. This country could use a lot more people like you.

[@davidjose9808]

Walter Zoomie ...couldn’t have been better said! These are honest people doing admirable projects. No glitz or glam needed to make it enjoyable to watch.

[@johnmortimer2842]

It would be nice if you had videos on rebuilding the vws. I have a 1600 cc engine Bradly get kid car. I'm trying to do complete restoration great video thanks.

[@rendel5024]

This haul will give you a few years worth of work doing restorations. I can't wait to see some of these videos.

[@davideyres1628]

I just like what you are doing You came across as a honest person and a very good interesting video all best wishes from the UK

[@gaddmeister]

The 'Thing' is not a kublewagen, similar but came out years later as a vehicle for the modern German Whermacht in the 70's. The kublewagen type 82 used a beetle platform, however, the Thing type 181 used the wider Karman Ghia floor pan.

[@friedasophiebecht687]

Its easier to calle it Kübelwagen because the thing hasn't another name.

[@davidjose9808]

Steven Gadd ...interesting clarification...appreciate that info

[@andrewjunk4579]

Hmm. Got a big vw collection here in Florida. They have all been sitting for a while. We call it rick land. The guy who owned the vws lived on our property. Good friend of my Dads. He passed away and left all his vw's to him and they have just been sitting. 5 bugs maybe more, probably 7 buses, a single cab bus, and a 53 Zwitter split bug... Along with tons of parts and just stuff that is super cool. Surely you would be interested.

[@Mr_ropavejero]

I all ready bougth a vw 65 too, needs work to put on, but was like love at first sight, great show. Grettings from Mex.

[@antoniabaker6199]

When we had a truck slide tight to a wall we put a piece of timber between the wheel and the wall When we pulled it the timber pushed the truck away from the wall

[@roberttoews2775]

Great video. I like the topics, the pace and the music. Great videography including editing. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@robertsnyder5149]

You are lucky to get a motor with heater boxes on it, you'll need them for the 74 Thing. The 73 had a gas heater.

[@kingkon1278]

Hello guys, I am from Austria an i love to watch our channel. You found a VW in German is called "Kübelwagen", it's very popular but very rare in europe.

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

We got skeeters in Tennessee as well. Most other places have Mosquitoes. We and Texas got Skeeters. Lol! I didn't realize tater was actually a potatoe til I started school. Lol! But I reckon we turned out okay. The grammar police always left and the revenuers looking for moonshiners eventually were gone..

[@jlgiii4749]

The Thing was worth what you paid for the whole lot. Good find!

[@BACON-l3t]

I know he letting everything for pennies on pennies...lol

[@garysmith5781]

I had a 74 thing in Hawaii. Fully restored, drove it all over the place. Loved it..

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

A Maverick and air cooled VW's in the same video! Two of my favorite cars!

[@christineberry3076]

Joseph Turner My brother fixed a water pouring in the passenger side problem on a Maverick, I think. ( mine)

[@richlijacanacua]

You guys are awesome! You are heroes by saving the best car in the world of History! You are part of the History and making Histories of this Volkswagen for the next generations! Congratulations! Excellent Job! I can't wait to see those cars restored!

[@MegaDirtyberty]

I like that you and your dad can get along and work together.

[@EVCarGuy]

Guys! New subscriber today. It's so refreshing to see a video by "car guys" where every 3rd word isn't a curse word. Thanks so much!

[@rcet231]

its a joy to watch brings back memories of exploring scrap yards

[@TheGuitologist]

51:11 let this part be a lesson to people. DO NOT sit there and hold onto a chain while a loader is pulling on it. That thing snaps and your whole arm is going to be minced meat. That is just plum stupid.

[@MEME-uu4tx]

you plum stupid

[@wolfganggugelweith8760]

Great Video! I know when I was a young soldier, we had this Volkswagen Jagdwagen offroad car in the Austrian Army. We used them from the seventies to the late eighties. The last we used was on a UN🇺🇳 Mission on Cyprus island 1990. Greetings from Linz/Austria🇦🇹 🏔⛷🍺🥨😎👍🐺Europe!

[@not-pc6937]

God bless you and your crew - interested in the story and the car - not just about grabbing the cars and running- very honest down to earth people- cheers from Tasmania

[@kennethhopson7087]

You can use sheet metal for making flooring for the old beetles. I think you made a super deal. Just be patient and make it happen a little bit at a time. You can get them together just don't give up.

[@vintagegirl1961]

Thank you fpr saving these gems and giving them another chance in life! VWs rule!!!

[@shannonVwalker]

Absolutely beautiful german made cars. Thank you for saving them . ❤

[@willianssales7554]

Good job guys. Appreciate what you guys have done restoring the cars. Congrats.

[@publicclammer]

My wonderful Dad bought me a brand new '62 VW Beetle in 1962 in Greenville Mississippi. He wrote a check for the total $1,829.00. It was a wonderful little car. He was a prince among men and a true gentleman. His generation astounds me to this day for their generosity and intelligence.

[@woodandwheelz]

The VW thing was my all time favorite car when I was back in high shcool. A friend of mine had a bright orange one. Lance mentions that it has a military look to it. It was actually called the Volkswagen 181. The concept for the 181 came from the Type 82 Kübelwagen (an abbreviation of the German “Kübelsitzwagen,” meaning “bucket-seat car) and the also Type 166 Schwimmwagen (literally meaning swimming car or amphibious car), a German military vehicle used during World War II. The Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen (“courier car”) in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States (1973-74), the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. I build custom Hot Wheels size cars and dioramas, I'm going to do one of this VW Thing and the other bugs. Thank you for sharing. Take care and God bless. JESUS JESUS JESUS Till the Day I Die. Amen Brother.

[@gachagamer_yt8556]

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[@debralevesque8536]

I love it how all the field is all meowed nicely

[@TheGuitologist]

Man I love the South. Just full of good people. $750 for all those VWs is a steal, even if half of them are beyond fixing.

[@blerimislami9298]

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[@crowstew]

I couldn't believe he said $750... here in california.. you'd be lucky to get 1 of those beetles for that price.

[@estebanarguedas5899]

@@crowstew son muy buenos

[@SMGR2X9]

Ya I thought he ment 7500

[@cochinaable]

@@SMGR2X9 yup he meant 7500 right?

[@nastyn8te328]

He said we got a nice little engine to go with them I was expecting to see a fully built vw motor sitting on a stand all shiny and Chrome. Ready to go down the dragstrip

[@raphaelbernal2841]

Awesome video would love to see a video of some of those bugs restored.

[@constancemiller3753]

I subscribed just to see the VW Thing. Havent seen one since the early eighties. My father-in-law had a Maverick like the one here that he bought when he got home from the service (Vietnam) too. Love to Dads and their cars.

[@gooproduct86]

Great job on this episode, it must have been a lot of work, thanks!

[@rbnhood39]

You did that ole boy right giving him a thousand for all those bugs. I like those old VW’s too, and hope ya can get some of them back on the road.

[@timkennedy2837]

Turnin Rust is a class operation. Gave the man his money plus. Straight up..... Blessings.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

I had a 73 Thing. You can't imagine the attention you get driving one around.

[@oldskoolonly]

Great score man, especially with the thing!! And good on ya for giving them old boys a little extra. Lots of respect. Aussie fan 👍🏻

[@davidjose9808]

Oldskoolonly Garage ...I felt the same. Nice gesture to round it up from $750 to $1000. Says something about character of these blokes! Regards from Texas!

[@ebahraimabdulrahman4475]

They new generation will never forgot for what great job you do and give new generations to drive grandfather's car it a mazing realy I love it and I love those people who work on it

[@herbertwalls1383]

I've been a mechanic for old cars all my life it's been hard trying to find a job at the restoring cars and making dried cars and mechanic shops all my life I'll help you out and give you hands out I love working on old cars

[@stevenhoelderich9490]

I,can give you a, hand with the, light Bulbs & remove the rust, off the body of, the VW bugs, & yes I do, keep my word!!

[@JM-ws3oh]

Nice to see someone honest enough to give more than the asking price even though he could have gotten them for five hundred because he was desperate to clean the place up. Anyone who knows cars knows that even $1000 is a great deal. I like seeing these old vehicles being saved from rotting away or being crushed.

[@JoseRodriguez-qc5jr]

Hard work and dedication, you guys are amazing , all that hard work and you guys keep so calm, real professionals, love them VWs,thanks for share, looking for the next video, 💯👍

[@leemullally8774]

Wow, you and your dad go through a lot of sweat trying to get those VW's out. I admire your desire and will to get them out and restoring what you can.

[@chiefstain]

The production on these videos are insane. Hats off man =)

[@edirsepulvida2516]

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[@richardworden9747]

I love the tye dye look of the bug you all pulling out at 34:13 .

[@Mark-nu5vg]

Mustie1 is the guy to talk to about VW's someone mentioned in the live chat also.Mustie knows his VW's

[@larryalexander4833]

Yes sir he would be in heaven with all those parts and bugs

[@redneckbryon]

Mark Volkswear is in to VW’s Eean more then Mustie1

[@grumpyoldman-21]

@@thomassmith6027 no he has a plymoth convertible thing he drives from time to time

[@ocavant]

He is great, but FAR from a VW guru. Head over to TheSamba.com. Plenty of guys with 50+ years of VW knowledge there.

[@justicefireeatingdiscopand6989]

Hed go crazy whith the thing

[@powers_media]

this is really cool. it was painful tho, the fiasco with the trailer was avoidable. But You had the strap on the wrong side too. the left side would have pulled away from the tree (once you solved the other mess) so awesome to see this happen.

[@ajwasp3642]

When ever I got stuck four-wheeling my bug, we'd just pick up the front, and turn it the other direction. Not stuck any more.

[@tuckermoreland147]

in iowa rattlers are rare as hens teeth these days. and they usually buzz when disturbed. where you live snakey places are on a different level. and not a good one. you have a very healthy respect for reaching into snakey places and recognize them when you see them. lotta yankees would't have a clue. we don't have silent biters. your reluctance to reach into snakey places is wise and informative. glad you showed that in the previous video.

[@1amder]

It is refreshing to watch a video without hearing a lot of cussing. Enjoyed you all very much!

[@vancouverislandextraordina9811]

looks like a Honda Z50 in behind that 51.. cool little bikes

[@bernhardhiebert2597]

You two boys work real hard to move things to where they need to be, enjoys this show.

[@ianhardin1148]

Do you still have the 1960 Beetle you got in that multi-vehicle VW deal? I was so touched by the story of the previous owner's father. It reminded me of my own dad and his love for VW and Corvettes. He always had ideas but never the time or money. I'm now a dad and I have the desire to share my love of VW/Porsche with my son...but I am a total novice in regards to wrenching so I've got a lot to learn (but its okay cause he's only 8 months old). Any beetle projects available for sale?

[@vwnut1967]

Great people, Awesome story, Amazing price, and sweet cars good all around. BIG THUMBS UP