I've Been Hiding This For Months! // My New Project!

His name is Ragnar, and he's going to rad!
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[@NicCeb]

Personally think it's really cool your plans. Atleast where I live these are kind of a dime a dozen, everyone thinks they are mint condition original and worth a ton ect... But odds are it's 100% been fully in boxes and cobbled together with random shit 😂

[@stephenlepore4476]

nick, where can i find these at a dime a dozen????

[@mondospeedy3089]

See if you can find one in the 50’s for a dime? Maybe 10K for a fisted out shell

[@daless3526]

creators can pin comments?

[@greenhouse3505]

@@stephenlepore4476 Try Australia. Anywhere from $2000-20,000k depending on models. Split windscreens=rare, stock, but falling apart because most were used coastally, heaps. No idea about the states though. :(

[@jspaulding4106]

Wouldn't hurt my feelings to NOT see it lifted and fat tired, but whatever you do with it, I'm sure it will be fun. Isn't there some kind of carpet or upholstery dye that you could fix that sun fade with? Sweet little car!

[@bsmukler]

Yea! I had one, “Minnesota-ized,” around fifty years ago. The Minnesota edition was lightened by the running boards having long ago rusted and fallen off, allowing the holes where they mounted to act as water inlets and outlets (alternating as you accelerated or braked). It also had a recurring timing issue which once resulted in a very loud backfire followed by a receding bouncing metal sound (the passenger side tailpipe blew off and rattled back along the road). It also featured a special four-speed transmission which you operated by stirring the gearshift like a cauldron of porridge, anticipating eventually finding a working forward gear. What a machine! Have fun with Ragnar! There must be an Iceland story in his history.

[@ooinvsaoo]

Do you know Dave, from Bemidji?

[@SarahnTuned]

Why can I hear an accent when I read “Minnesota-ized” lol

[@bsmukler]

As Slip Mahoney would say, I resemble that remark!

[@JK-ns5dr]

I grew up in Minneapolis, All the cars I had until I was around 25 had bondo in the quarter panels. I was so happy to finally find a car without bondo....... until I found out the frame was rusted out.

[@A-Z__124]

They complain about the rust out East, but in Minnesota, there few survivor cars left. We appreciate the ones we have.

[@TrumpetBiz]

"Stinky!" That infamous VW Bug smell is burned into the memory of every kid out there. I remember in high school auto shop we had a challenge to drop the engine on a bug. 4 bolts, that's it ! Excited to watch this build.

[@canyonero2050]

damn spoiler comment! lol

[@bradzimmerman3171]

'69 and it still has the hubcaps,what is wrong with people, wheelcovers are as useful as bumper stickers (&tin foil hats)

[@SonOfTamriel]

@@bradzimmerman3171 huh?

[@renoflames]

I can do it in 6 minutes today.

[@jspaulding4106]

@@bradzimmerman3171 I'd choose wheel covers over bumper stickers.

[@mymotorbikeobsessions]

I'm so hyped for this build! A Class 11 car built with Sarah's compulsion to detail and respect for the vehicle and its story. This should be sweet!

[@SarahnTuned]

Thanks!!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Great choice for a give away car. Sometimes it is really nice to just work on something simple (and parts being super cheap also helps).

[@CEOkiller]

Maybe a Model T or a CJ Jeep is next?

[@jazzlover0272]

First to install if you want to squeeze the Motor is definitely an oil cooler.

[@Ronaldalan114]

Sad you’re going to change this car. I love it as is

[@balke2234]

Love that you’re working on old cars too now. Thanks Sarah You Rock!!

[@keithlawton1234]

Great choice, Sarah. Beetles trigger happy memories for millions of us old folks.

[@BaileysDad369]

That car is AWESOME!!!! One of the cars I’ve always wanted!!! Especially in a Baja theme!

[@hipzipper1]

I spent my youth helping my dad who was a VW dealer mech. We got a clutch disk change down to 45 min. Many many memories. Thank you for jogging loose these old memories.

[@RobertForslund]

Seeing that made me smile ear to ear! That is such a nice project, I just love them old beetles! As a Swedish person I love it has a Swedish name! Ragnar FTW! 😁👍

[@habsom1406]

You're such a happy spirit Sarah, bless you! Love the car but hey it's far too nice to mess with, could you find a ropier example where it wouldn't matter if you messed around with it. This one has lots of character and has clearly been loved.

[@thomashrubecky1663]

I’m afraid I have agree with you. It does seem to be a shame that such a nice example will stray so far from originality. Imagine how nice it would be if it was fully restored!

[@SarahnTuned]

It’s already been repainted multiple times and modified in the past, I have zero interest in restoring.

[@habsom1406]

@@SarahnTuned I don't think you should restore it, just leave it bee and get yourself a rougher example. This one has charm and patina (of sorts), have a heart Sarah! Imagine someone chopping up your gran's truck...ahh sacrilege!!!!🙄🧐😢😎

[@jaydibernardo4320]

@@SarahnTuned Go for the off road conversion, please! I'm looking forward to you driving it off road when completed!

[@NovaResource]

I also have to agree. That’s way to nice (even with minor mods and a few paint jobs) to cut up. And it’s an older bug. I’m not saying you should restore it I’m suggesting either sell it to someone that does want to restore it or someone that just wants to drive it as it is. I say find one that’s rougher, or already modified. Or maybe a later version (mid-70’s or newer) that isn’t as valuable as a 60’s beetle. That’s just my opinion. Do what you want, it’s YOUR car. I’ll still watch the build. 👍🏻

[@ross7684]

In 1978, while I was stationed in Bremerton, WA, I drove a Bug from Seattle to Eugene, OR mid-February for a friend. That Bug had no heater and I froze my 6a11s off, but it was a blast. Can't wait to win this one, Sarah.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Cool the last bug I owned I bought in Bremerton and sold it on base at navel air station Coronado,a yellow 74 superbeetle

[@jwelchon2416]

Ha Ha. The heater was spotty at best. I remember having to scrape the windshield from the inside.

[@peterolson823]

Awesome new build. As a fan of rally/safari cars, I would love this. Ragnar is a perfect name for it, if I win, as I am a Viking-American.

[@barrycassaday]

Sarah, please enjoy the simplicity! I made a Baja out of a 65 in high school "76" and it was such a fun process. Had to sell it to go to college but is still my favorite car. Let go and enjoy the simplicity.

[@nosefirst]

Looking forward to reliving memories from my VW years, I had a '70 Karmann Ghis, a '73 Super Beetle, and a '75 Bus. Keeping valves adjusted and oil changed was always something to do.

[@samcocita7958]

I absolutely love your channel, never would have guessed a classic vw for the next project car, I love it!!

[@jschrauwen]

Love the car choice but the offroad conversion, not so much. I'd rather see what Sarah does best and give it a new lease on life while maintaining original oem integrity. Suspension upgrades. Engine upgrades Lighting upgrades Interior restoration I believe those upgrades would make for a better give-away then a one-off version.

[@mcgyver62]

Agreed!

[@kevinm5177]

This.

[@feinpowertoolssaleswest6514]

Agreed.

[@farber442]

THIS😰😰😰

[@spookydonkey2195]

100% agree. I love a Baja but this is real clean. A dying breed for sure

[@anthonywagner3273]

I love the beetle and would not want to see it damaged. I had a 68 as my first car. I would love to find a clean original like that one again. You should do a performance street build instead. That would be a great project and have more potential give away interest. Love your channel and you are amazing.

[@tony69rocks]

Hey Sarah. That button on the dash is an aftermarket horn button that clearly is not working 👍cool car! Looking forward to watching it evolve. Cheers!

[@mostcom]

that exact same feature on many bugs in the boneyard

[@JF-li2nh]

Yup I've got the same one in mine. The horn sounds hilarious too.

[@pezz_pezzer]

yup, horn button...

[@stephenfhauk]

My 70 Ghia had that same button and it was for the Ignition, I turned the key then pushed the button, Vroom Vroom.

[@250GTOAJ]

Cool Bug, For me I would make it a sleeper do some engine suspension and brake mods and leave it looking the way it is.There must be some Go Fast parts as the chassis is the basis for a Formula V Racer. I look forward to seeing more. 🇨🇦👍😎

[@rennkafer13]

FV's have tube frames that have some (older) VW Beetle parts hung on them. Not really anything would cross over to a late model Beetle.

[@TOBYH]

AGREE 100% SHOULD LEAVE IT ALONE IT IS BEAUTIFUL.

[@SarahnTuned]

@@TOBYH Your caps lock is on.

[@JK-ns5dr]

@@SarahnTuned Lol.

[@johng753]

@@SarahnTuned That’s almost as bad as “Your fly is open”.

[@TheNecronacht]

Seeing this put a smile on my face. I always wanted one back in the 70s when I was in high school, though had several friends that had one. I recall pranking friends that owned them getting several guys to lift them and turn them sideways in parking spots for fun. I’ll enjoy watching this project…

[@isaiahparker4229]

I like this build. Simple to work on, a car with off road capability, has personality, and semi-practical. What else can you ask for. (An offroad wagon, but that's beside the point. Lol)

[@brotherlizard]

The suspension on this is front torsion leafs and rear torsion bars. The torsion bits are inside the tubes. Many years ago my father then myself built aftermarket off-road suspension systems for bugs and baja's. We also did disk brake kits and CV joint adapters so you could use 911, 914, or 924 CVs and longer splinted axles. OH that was all so long ago... now I feel old.

[@neoanderson7]

Ha! The poor Penguin.. 😂 I have to admit, was not expecting the Beetle. The thing looks to be in great condition though! Gonna be an interesting build. Every time I look at this vehicle all I ever see is Herbie. 😂

[@jwelchon2416]

That is fabulous Sarah!! When I was in school those were everywhere. It's a novelty to see one today. They would actually float. You always heard stories about Bug's being driven into water and floating away.

[@The333Wanderer]

I had a 1973. This brings back great memories. Thank you! 🌹🌹🌹

[@Claytoncruiser]

Great project, I had a 69 Beetle as my first car back in 1982. I think the "van, increased ground clearance parts swap" you mention was the installation of reduction gear boxes from a van to the rear of the Bug. It does give more ground clearance but it does change the final drive ratio and it reverses the rotation of the axles so you have to flip the differential over so you don't have 4 speeds in reverse.

[@bunkie2100]

Gotta love it. I learned to drive in my Dad's 1970 Beetle. Mine had the same shrill sound. It comes from leaks in the pushrod tubes either at the seals at each end of from cracks.

[@jffrocks]

I absolutely love this! I miss my '67 Bug and I'm going to enjoy watching what you do with this one.

[@ColeSpolaric]

Gotta say, I was not expecting this! I'm along for the ride!

[@rayjburkhart1752]

Nice vee wee 🙂. Here's my suggestion, give it the Sarah classic detail cleaning, and give that beauty away. Just the way it is. Make it a beetle 🐞 trivia to narrow down entries.

[@Snowhite808]

wow, the way these keep the rust away in the desert there. In europe, only some units, that have been kept in garages all the time are still running the original floorpanels and roof and doors and .... everything. Go Sarah!

[@larryordine7542]

I actually had one of these, it was a 1971. I also helped prepare and race a Baja 1000 bug in the dark ages. Usually we Replaced the stock distributor with a Bosch centrifugal advance unit called a 007 after the last three numbers. And replaced the carburetor with a Holly bug spray for the street or dual Webers if going big. We also used a counterbalanced crankshaft as the stock unit lacks weights and pounds out the bearings if reved over over 5500. We changed the heads for units with silicone bronze guides, a competition valve lap job and replaced the rocker arms and cheap bushings with roller bearing rocker arms that don’t gall. With new pistons and rods that you file down to balance, you can rev to about 6000 without blowing up. With an extractor exhaust this should give about 100 HP. If you want more you can use a stroker crank and big bore pistons and a spacer under the heads to restore deck height. Don’t go too long or it won’t clear the case. You will need a lighter stronger flywheel with additional ( four more) oversized dowels to take the power and a completion clutch. And there are kits to strengthen the transmission and differential spiders. I always liked Bilstein shocks and steering damper but your lifted suspension may have a kit with shocks. Don’t forget an additional oil cooler and blueprinted oil pump. Add a temperature gauge in the speaker grill on the left.

[@frankr111th]

I'm looking forward to this build.👍🏽

[@ddddsd20]

I’m gonna love watching this one, I learned to drive on a 65 bug, drove the wheels off of it, it had a 6 volt system and a 40 HP engine, slow as Christmas but I loved driving it.

[@Trifoiler41]

Sarah, LOVE IT! You are going to bring in so many VW enthusiast & viewers with this GIVE AWAY build! Fantastic move girl!! Dean Bradenton, FL

[@richardb.5691]

I used to have two Beetles, 1960 (no gas gauge but it did have roll back canvas top!) and a 1961. Loved driving them!

[@gregcallaghan8232]

When I got back from Vietnam, I bought a 1971 "super beetle" Orange with black racing stripes, Could lay rubber in first gear. Bought $500 worth of extras. Wound up paying $2500. Favorite car. ORANGE! You'll have a great time working on this. I love it!

[@azarahwagner2749]

A wonderful surprise, I needed this distraction. Legal issues and lawyers … need I say more . Thank you 🙏 Angel hugs and blessings to you and yours and all

[@stevedolan5065]

One of the few cars I found easy to work on…everything is pretty simple and straight forward…anxious to see what you do with it!

[@SarahnTuned]

It’s ridiculously easy! I’m kinda blown away lol

[@thompsondorneles]

I was sent back in time to the 70"s and 80"s with that motor's whistle... what a classic!!!! it deserves the TLC that only you can give, Sarah! nice choice! can't wait to see it finished!

[@Timberwolf69]

That sound wasn't original, though. Sounds like someone put a whistle into the exhaust.

[@nelsons48]

I love it. During my sophomore year in high school I had a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle with a crank to open the sunroof.

[@kingsqueak2221]

That's amazingly clean as far as rust goes. My '73 Brazilian non Super Beetle met its end when the floor pan finally just collapsed from rust while driving down the road. I hit a corner hard, it twisted and popped the pan almost in half.

[@gawkingwatches7988]

I can smell that interior from memory.

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Humpday Sarah!!! Luckily you have Chirco Automotive Supply for any odds and ends you may need V Dub specific just up the road. Should be a fun build for sure. Stay excellent!!!😎

[@TimValencia]

I’m looking forward to seeing this one finished.

[@Chris-13]

What a joy to see this . This was my first car and I still miss the character of it . This is a lucky find in this condition. In the UK they used to rot out really badly . The tiny bolts holding the running boards on used to weld themselves in with rust and the bolts holding the wings on did the same . The jacking points were also very prone to rotting out . Cars in this condition (lack of rust) are worth a lot of money in the UK now . Looking forward to seeing you work on this . Great choice 🙏🙏👍👍

[@Jordy-927]

This will be excellent. My friend had a Karmen Ghia with the 1600. We did lots of work on his car tune ups, suspension, electrical, and lots more. They are real runners. Not fast, but we drove it for 4 hrs at 80mph each way to get ice cream just about every weekend in the summer. Not bad for a nearly 50yo car at the time with the original engine.

[@tomrorer5288]

They were fun to drive. Great dune buggy foundation too. Can’t wait to see you work your magic and the final product.

[@kevinlyon9501]

Bugs are what I spent most of time under as an apprentice. Yup there's a fair bit you can do to those engines.

[@hughbarton5743]

How wonderful! Of all the cars I worked with/owned/just drove around in during a very long time in the car business, my 67 Beetle was among my very favoritest! Also: I believe that 69 Type 1s had twin port 1500 engines....my 67 did....also: that was the first year for 12V electrics, which were a massive improvement.... I know you will do your usual spectacular job on this build. P.S. don't get obsessed with making the heater/defroster system work properly; I did a total rebuild on mine: new airboxes, connecting tubes, cables, the whole bag of bits. Result: like having a couple of hamster blowing on your feet through little bitty straws....

[@hughbarton5743]

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[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Very nice beetle! These cars last a very long time in the right climate. In Germany, they were already rusting in the brochure, hahaha. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@motoboss5250069qew]

I had a 68 Baja that was already lifted when I bought it back in the day, it had the VW transaxle (irs) from the Bus, front end cut & turned. That set up was coveted in the early 80's, of course duel carbs and a stinger exhaust. Love you channel you a great job on your grandma's Ford truck. Looking forward to see how you lift Ragnar lol!

[@truthfilterforyoutube8218]

I lost all excitement when you said you were going to destroy it....I would much rather seen a restore !!

[@navarredr]

Agreed. This seems more like destroying a classic. I can't watch... Before > After.

[@NebukedNezzer]

I like this vw just the way you found it.

[@Ellington_Industrial_Arts]

Love the bug! I owned a '72 Super Beetle. For what it's worth...I would keep the wheel stud conversion. Lug bolts SUCK! I torqued the crap out of them, and still lost a rear wheel...twice.

[@Ellington_Industrial_Arts]

@@peterminton8105 converting from lug bolts to studs and nuts cured the problem. No need to replace the wheel. They never came loose again. ...but thanks for playing!

[@Ellington_Industrial_Arts]

@@peterminton8105 when you loose a lug nut...the wheel stud, still holds the weight of the vehicle. When you loose a lug bolt, it doesn't. And that's the important functional difference between them...and why no one uses lug bolts anymore.

[@markmizner87]

Love the choice for you next built. Had a buddy in the late 80's that drove one to work every day. As his three children got to driving age he would go out to a junk yard pick up another bug and rebuild it for each kid. He had it down to where he could pull an engine Friday night, rebuild it and have it back in and still have time for a cold beer Sunday afternoon.

[@oliverrojas3185]

Thanks for demonstrating how to change a hub on a 69' .This car is a pristine relic. A 69 predates my birth, yet at 49 I remember a few of these vaguely in the 80s. As it was accelerating down the road, it let out a great exhaust note.

[@diogosa5850]

Hey Sarah, I'm surprised you don't align your center caps with the tire valve. You should do that, it's next level attention to detail ;)

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Or next level OCD

[@mpass057]

I love bugs. Had a '61 but had to let it go. Not thrilled about the direction you're taking it but it's not mine. I will definitely be following this project.

[@dre3k78]

Great choice. When i saw the silhouette i was saying plz dont let it be a new beetle! Looks like it was well maintained as well. Should be a very popular giveaway when all said and done.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

This will be great. So many parts available. It will be easy for most people to replicate whatever you decide to do so this will be like an online school of automotive. Can't wait for the finished product.

[@wisconsinfirefly5865]

Nice choice Sarah. Friend in high school and my first year college room mate had 60's vintage bugs. A true treat! Have fun with the bug.

[@MrBeltaine]

Sarah: I'm going to keep my OCD in check on this one. Me: Beer sprays out my nose

[@wushock92]

🤣

[@jcheng99999]

I literally yelled out "YES!!" when you unveiled it. Can't wait to see your progress!

[@929cbr_rr]

I'm waiting for the OCD to kick in and watch this become an over-the-top resto-mod

[@SarahnTuned]

I promise you it’s not going to happen. I’m doing this for fun to enjoy myself with, my next build will be full OCD.

[@doughope761]

Great choice. I had a '66 Beetle which was my very first car. That thing was bulletproof! Can't wait to see how this turns out.

[@ro63rto]

Love my brother's '69 Beetle. 1835cc with dual twin 40 carbs, lowered with narrowed front beam and Audi TT MK1 17" alloys. It's a hoot to watch people's faces as we pull away from them on the motorway.

[@NicksGarage]

Congratulations!

[@irritablearchitect]

The Beetle is the best, most character-filled small car of all time, and the one that fits real sized people with ease.

[@Colbybartley]

Holy crap and og BUG! absolutely can't wait to see what you do with it

[@edzinator8499]

the pan on that bug is excellent, back in 1977 when i was in the Marines the guys would pick up my 65 bug and put it sideways in a parking spot some days. You have a lot of work to do on that project, Sarah. I did take out the 1300 and replaced it with a 1650 and kept the 1300 tin, I used a Crowler cam, counter balanced crank, ported heads with 1.6:1 ratio rockers, windage tray inside the cases, dremeled all the flashings for oil return to the bottom of the case, high volume oil pump, Bosch 09 distributor, Chrome Velocity stack with air filter, Trimill exhaust, 200mm clutch kit from Southland clutch, shorty shifter kit, Bilstein shocks, 205R15 continentals and a roll cage. It was not slow and very much fun to have back then, i do miss it.

[@ronaldwarren5220]

i like the interior the way it is.

[@graemedavidson1952]

Really looking forward to this one. Would like to see it painted up in a factory rally scheme like Rothmans etc

[@Rx27xpro]

Hey Sarah it would be nice to you do an interview with the stuntman and get some history of the car

[@toxicrc7681]

You have unleashed me dream project car, and I can’t wait to see what you do with it…I am married with children so I live vicariously with you. Please don’t let me down and may the force be with you.

[@jksintl]

I don't even like working on cars, but for some reason I love your videos. And it's not just because you're cute. Your content is great and keeps me coming back for more.

[@richardsalsman1069]

This is going to be great. What a fun project. My Dad had a brand new 1969 Beetle when I was 6. We travelled everywhere in that thing. In the days before seatbelts my brother used to sleep in the compartment behind the rear seat 😮. I helped my Dad convert several of these to dune buggies and we generally installed the bus rear transaxle. I am going to watch this agin with my Dad tonight. Really looking forward to the rest of the vids on this project.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Awesome choice, I'm excited to see how this turns out!

[@billmillar7234]

Wonderful car.....I've owned several... including a fastback and a 77 with Bosch fuel injection......lots of fun....my favorite was a red 66

[@jamesemcclure]

Beautiful car in excellent condition it deserves full restoration like grandma's truck with some power upgrades. It's a piece of history. As a giveaway turning it into an off road Class A is a no from me. I think it will have limited appeal.

[@pclayton5063]

Would be fun to turn it into a Baja Bug. I always liked the looks of those.

[@bigdaddyg3115]

build the motor and suspension and make it a super fun sleeper. honors the previous owner and makes it a blast to driver regardless who gets it

[@areyouserious7080]

I learned to drive on a 65 bug in 1971. It was fun to drive it was like a Go-cart, and if you could drive that you could almost drive anything.

[@johngrimley3523]

Where do Volkswagens go when they retire? The Old volks Home =)

[@HP-mx6jb]

My love for the Beetle started when I was in Puerto Rico . My Uncle had a 68 bug dropped with Porche wheels. I guess I will be going to be in the giveaway. It would compliment my 2012 beetle.

[@mykline1]

I use to drive my 1957 VW bug at 90 mph when I was stationed in Germany back in the 70s. Love the bugs. There is a lot you can do to them.

[@daleatkinson4825]

Nice choice , fun cars and easy to work on over all! My first car was a 60 I was 15 ! rebuilt my engine in my bedroom in the basement! Can hardly wait!

[@65bugnut]

I'm here for this, should be great. I nice addition would be something called a Fireslayer for the engine bay. It mounts in the engine bay, and if you have a fire, the heat melts the plastic ring containing the fire suppressant, putting out the fire. Put a short throw shifter in it, dual carbs, and a performance exhaust.

[@rudolfopadilla535]

I love it Sarah, patiently waiting for vids on this one.

[@Anya-Prime]

This is gonna be a fun one! It’s cute. Just wish it didn’t have that blue line sticker… My suggestion as a lighting nerd is Koito H4 halogen headlamps from Daniel Stern and Philips/Osram RacingVision/NightBreaker Laser bulbs so you can see at night. They even look sorta like sealed beams and work way better than Hellas or cheap LEDs

[@youfuckmywife6719]

Great Choice Sarah . My generation learned to drive in those cars. They were most families second car. Vee-Dubs gave us an honest feel for the road. Taught us how to down shift and rev match by ear. We ARE Not one legged drivers like I see today.

[@jeffgreiner3176]

If you really enjoy driving the bug, and you haven't ever had the chance to drive a VW Karmen Ghia, you should. It is a ton of fun. My dad had one, used to love driving it.

[@FNBSSjohntruncali3297]

Yes love it Sarah

[@rixkafer56]

Ragnar is one clean bug ! Nice find 👌... ive been into bugs for forever and a day... 69 is a great all around year as far as bugs go...plus it seems to have an upgraded engine with the dual port heads. Vdubs respond well to dual carbs and a header exhaust which it look like there is a type of header already in place... weber makes a nice 34 mm dual carb kit they are known as baby webers. You can lift the rear by adjusting the torsion bars for no cost at all and ad taller tires. They sell adjustable front beams or you can buy the adjusters and weld them in place. Less drag on the brakes the better since bugs need all the help they can get lol... if your drums are hot after a short ride id back off the adjusters a bit... looking forward to this build... your semse if humor kills me 🤣🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

[@contracostaexpert]

I dunno... with all the cool rally stuff you can do with the new beetle, killing a survivor seems almost sad. I'm with the former owner.

[@SarahnTuned]

It’s not a survivor, every inch of this car has been messed with. Nothing is original on it.

[@simonthompson8629]

Welcome to the VW family...... You've got lots of new VW engineering adventures ahead of you Sarah.

[@johnbel2513]

I did a classic restoration on a 1962 beetle when I was in high school ..INCLUDING molten lead style metal restoration body work

[@dand9244]

i kind of dig the original look, could be a neat sleeper