JBugs - Father & Son - 1972 VW Baja Bug - Removing the Body

[@thebinderbuilder]

Man Sam, the things you do to get out of work (shoulder). Lol Don't sweat it Nate, you got this! Definitely go with the wider beam! Other than that, LOVE the progress, keep it up.

[@Sam_Mebane]

LOL, I'm still feeling the pain today, probably 6 weeks later. Doc says there's something a little out of whack in the x-rays so if it still hurts in a couple of weeks looks like I have to go in for an MRI. It isn't stopping me from riding at this point though, still got an 11 mile ride in yesterday after work!

[@thebinderbuilder]

@Sam_Mebane Bro...11-mile ride?! Ya making me feel bad. I might need a safe space! 😆😆 Seriously though, when my wife had something skeletal out of whack, we had our chiropractor take a look. They're great at elbows, feet, and all sorts of joints (not just backs and necks). Something to think about. I'm glad it's not affecting you too much. Keep up the good work!

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@thebinderbuilder I'm just trying to stay "young" and get in better shape! I left high school at about 250 pounds, and when I met my wife I was nearly 300! It took a toll on my joints for sure.

[@thebinderbuilder]

@Sam_Mebane you're good, Sam. I just miss my cycling days. I need to get my butt out there, too. I was a UPS driver for 10 years, and since going to management, I've been ballooning. So I'm envious more than anything. Hoping to follow your lead sir! Keep up the good work on this baja!

[@philatv]

i must say this has been your best video ever. your son is awesome and off to a great start! thanks for posting

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thanks Phil!

[@RandyW4LKS]

Nice job! I'll be following your progress. Keep'em coming. I get to learn from your experiences. Mine's a '74 Std Beetle.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thanks Randy, it's been slow going this summer but we plan on getting back to it full speed shortly!

[@dpose6525]

Dude, get a mini-split AC for your garage. Best thing I did in AZ.

[@Sam_Mebane]

I don’t have the wall space, and with as much as we open the doors for ventilation it wouldn’t ever come close to keeping up.

[@hotroddevils5031]

I vote for a wider front beam Nate!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Haha, he's finally conceded!

[@MiahsBug]

I concur. (Chanting) Wider beam, wider beam.

[@ghettojohnny]

Which Bilstein Shocks are those ? Model Number? Non Stock Item from JBugs?

[@Sam_Mebane]

They are just stock replacement Bilsteins - www.jbugs.com/product/BIL-B46620.html

[@ghettojohnny]

@@Sam_Mebane Thanks for the Response. I guess while I was looking on the Site for them, I Didn't even think of looking under Thing Parts as I have a 74 Standard Beetle DUH! ha ha Will they work for a" Standard" Beetle? I know I don't have the Lifted 3" Thing Torsions Arms. Thanks for your Help. John

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@ghettojohnny the shocks for the Thing and for the Beetle are the same.