JBugs - 1971 VW Super Beetle - Heater Channel Removal

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When we first started working on our 1971 Super Beetle we noticed a bit of rust in the left side heater channel. The more and more work we did, the more rust we discovered so as opposed to patching most of the channel we decided to remove the entire piece and replace it. Follow along with our tech as he cuts, grinds and tears out the old rusted heater channel.
Intro 0:00
Vehicle prep: 0:46
Door frame heater channel removal: 1:24
Front quarter section heater channel removal: 1:40
Heater channel duct removal: 2:48
Rear heater channel removal: 4:00
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Tools used in this video:
Sawzall
Angle Grinder
Wire Wheel
Cut Off Disc
Grinding Disc
Flap Wheel Sanding Disc
Pocket Knife
Hammer
Chisel
Drill
5/16" Drill Bit
Vice Grips
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[@davyboscart1089]

This is the biggest challenge and fear of any beetle enthusiast! A lot of work for something that is not seen but necessary...

[@ginther1632]

I just tackled this job last fall and it was very daunting. There's only one or two videos on KZbin walking you through the process, but they're not the best. Once you get going, it's not too hard. Just make sure those doors line up whenever you bolt the body back on the pan! Thanks Jbugs!

[@Sam_Mebane]

No problem at all. We're cover the door opening when we weld everything back together. For sure it was a bit of a wing and a prayer as we didn't have the door in place. Fortunately we checked during body work and it is good to go thanks to all our measuring.

[@sebastien4565]

Hey thanks for your big improvement on the talking flow side of your recent videos! It greatly helps understanding and it's much more enjoyable to watch :)

[@Sam_Mebane]

I'm tryin! Thanks!

[@marinomarcofarjas3739]

Muy bien explicado. Thanks from Spain.!!!!

[@trevcessna1723]

Excellent!! Thanks Bro!

[@michaelctanner]

Nice one, but a little short. Would have liked to see it all-in-one, but I don‘t want o sound ungreatful for your awesome work!

[@Sam_Mebane]

It's coming soon, we had a bit more to deal with than just the heater channel so we broke it up into 4 shorter segments rather than 1 LONG one.

[@SteveBlack-kj3pm]

Gran enseñanza. Ojala sigan documentando todo el proseso en videos mas long

[@Sam_Mebane]

Gracias por el cumplido. ¡Tenemos muchos más videos por venir!

[@karmannghiaman1041]

Would this process differ much on a 1303 cabrio please? I liked the bracing, very neat!

[@Sam_Mebane]

A convertible will have the body reinforcement rail below the heater channel. Removing it, repairing it as needed it will be part of the repair typically as if the heater channel is rusted out, chance are the rail will be too as it sit under the channel.

[@karmannghiaman1041]

@@Sam_Mebane thanks Sam and those chassis rails are not readily available, at least here in the UK I understand?

[@zimms-world]

What did you use to suspend the body while it was off?

[@Sam_Mebane]

You can see the stools we used throughout most of the video, nothing fancy!

[@romangonzalezvazquez5281]

Thanks but the video is to short, hope it had more details

[@Sam_Mebane]

This is one video in a multipart series, watch the rest to see the whole process.