JBugs - Father & Son - 1972 VW Baja Bug - At the Desert Dubs 3rd Annual Vintage VW Show

[@DesertDubsArizona]

Sam - this means so much to us . Thank you so much for coming out to our show and supporting the desert dubs ! Your donations and time spent means so much to us . Such a great video , THANK YOU

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thank you all for spending the time and effort to put this show on! We are glad to help and look forward to the next one!

[@craigwagenaar]

Hey, That's my orange baja bug! It was a great show! I really enjoy your channel too. Thanks for all the videos.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Awesome Craig, my son loves the color orange so he was stoked to see it! We'll keep the videos coming as long as we can!

[@craigwagenaar]

Rad. I’ll look for you guys at the next show.

[@MiahsBug]

Really cool! I can’t wait to make it to some shows!

[@hotroddevils5031]

That's so awesome guys! You did in two months what I've been trying to do for two years... building a running, driving baja!😄 looking forward to future videos, Keep up the good work Nate!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Your work is phenomenal HRD! There is nothing wrong with taking the time to do it right. This is a rush job and it will do, especially for a first car and what will be a work in progress.

[@hotroddevils5031]

@@Sam_Mebane Do you have a source for an ignition switch for a 1967 euro beetle locking steering column, 28mm, part# 111-905-865-B Trying to fix my mine and keep it orignal but that switch is only available as NOS I think?

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@hotroddevils5031 we don’t that I know of but I’ll have one of my special sources do some checking!

[@daveydad]

Great to see the next generation getting into VWs!! Hoping one of my grandkids does the same!!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Absolutely, he's been all about it since he was able to walk!

[@cloud9aerospace675]

Sam, it was such a pleasure to meet you in person! I was star-struck! I had the green Meyers Manx on the hill. I could not have built my car without JBugs parts and your videos! Thank you for everything you do for the community, we love you and look forward to seeing you around the valley!! Best of luck with Nathan's build!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thank you for the kinds words! I’m truly just a guy that has messed up a whole lot and learned a little along the way. Your Manx is beautiful, Bruce would be proud!

[@AndyHalaby]

Thank you so much Sam and Nate!! It was great meeting you and having you at our Show!! So happy you both had a great time and enjoyed yourselves. This Video is awesome loved every bit of it! The Desert Dubs Can’t wait to see you both drive your car to our 4th annual Desert Dubs show in 2025. 💯🤙

[@Sam_Mebane]

We can’t wait to be there!

[@steveroy6334]

Thanks for coming out to the show, great backing skills in the parking lot! Hope to see you out and about!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Haha, I’ve got decent trailer skills! Thanks!

[@azepess]

Btw your videos and products have made fixing my super beetle a lot easier. I’m a huge fan of

[@Sam_Mebane]

I am beyond glad to be a help. Thank you for the kinds words and affirmation!

[@garyjones2582]

Sam it's good to see the Baja up and rolling on it's own.. looking forward to seeing more on the Baja... Take care and as always, God Bless...

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thank you Gary! We we're super happy to get it rolling on it's own. Prayers and blessings to you and yours!

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

Congrats Nate, thanks Sam!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thank you!

[@jaredf5828]

Nate's car is really coming together and looking good. I missed some of the videos, I need to go back and watch them! Thanks

[@harryvalentin8462]

Thanks 🤝

[@Sam_Mebane]

My pleasure Harry.

[@KEITHDOES]

It was rad seeing you guys out there and great to meet you guys (even for just a moment)!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Likewise, hopefully we’ll see you at the next one.

[@charlesloar3210]

Awesome Video, Baja and show.

[@Sam_Mebane]

I agree on all counts!

[@danielneuenschwander7381]

Looks great guys! Congrats on your accomplishments as a father & son team! Great to see the CCV logo on the side of the body

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thanks Dan, that’s one of the places we attend.

[@Itsa_Mea]

Awesome work guys!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thank you!

[@davidryan573]

I think that’s how I’m going to do my Ghia, get it together and safe then make changes, I’ve seen lots of projects that never happened, yes we’re enjoying the videos.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Just gotta take it in steps!

[@dougmccleerey2200]

Hey Sam & Nate, I've been enjoying your Baja build and sorry if I missed it but could you tell me the type and size of tires you chose? Thanks so much, Doug

[@Sam_Mebane]

No problem, we jumped the timeline of the build and released the show video. We’ll get back to more of the build next week. The tires are “race only” Yokohama tires - 7x15s on the front and 32x10.50s on the rear.

[@dougmccleerey2200]

@@Sam_Mebaneoutstanding! Thanks so much, that’s the combination I’ve been looking to go to and when I got a glimpse of yours I thought that might have been your choice also. I too am leaving the suspension travel stock and your bug just sits so nice. Thanks again, Doug

[@dougmccleerey2200]

Ha, just remembered you also added the "thing" spindles. I'm learning alot from your vids, thanks

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@Sam_Mebane]

👋