Parked 23 Years Will It Start Cheap 71 Volkswagen Beetle Survivor

[@Sleeperdude]

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[@Mikelp73]

Well worth it. I’m not great at wiring and they make me feel like I know what I’m doing

[@totsyowen5344]

I just notice yall are so close

[@FTRVDenny]

I'm an electrician by trade and now Locksmithing and utilize solder stick all of the time in outdoor wiring and automotive wiring. Great product and will likely take advantage of the 20% off deal

[@terrywilliams3708]

I got a vw bug car body that had everything for Wawa’s car you can have it if you want it I probably live about a hour and half away

[@terrywilliams3708]

The vw body is in good shape not junky

[@velladune1]

Wawa deserved the car. She's been so good at helping you out on the cars. She's so patient .

[@billdenton530]

Patient

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure

[@robertj2]

Love love love. I’ve always wanted a Beetle and you two made Wawa a happy girl. Great video!

[@coryjones9573]

Congratulations awesome beetle ❤

[@_Frank_the_Tank]

Nice and slow and a tiny back seat, perfect daughter car... Lol

[@mixerman1]

Man, we need a ♥ button. WaWa is likely one of the few of her generation that even know what a set of points are. She deserves this so much

[@johnathansmith9059]

Lmao probably one of only a handful to have dirty fingernails ..

[@Amen.22]

You have a point there.

[@stevelozano9523]

@@Amen.22 litterally. 😁

[@anthonydjr]

That was great I love the excitement what a fun family show some younger pictures of mom and dad

[@Da_one_tl]

There are more gearheads in this generation than you think. There’s a reason motorsports like F1 and Nascar are becoming as popular as they once were

[@gymshoe8862]

One thing about Wawa--she has no fear of getting dirty under a hood--she has learned the dirt washes right off. She is "fancy" as Dad says, but most teen girls would not dream of diving in to change plugs, change oil, etc, your kids have quite a good understanding what makes a car work. Well done, Dad!

[@kristoffermangila]

Wawa actually reminds me of #JunkyardDigs' Mook. One fine lady who do not mind getting dirty under the hood.

[@Scooter30FTW]

@@kristoffermangila Yes, JY Mook has her own KZbin,but she doesn't upload videos super often

[@rocked30]

This is a prime example of what it’s like to have a caring and loving dad. I never had that in my life so when I see it, I honor it. Your kids will never forget these moments.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@rocked30]

@@Sleeperdude You are welcome. The funny thing is, when you first got the engine running but shutting off it reminded me of the scene with Dick Van Dyke and his 2 kids in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang when he got it started for the first time.

[@cphipps79]

I’m so excited for her! You’re an amazing dad. I didnt get my first beetle til I was 36 years old haha. Just make sure all engine seals and tins are in place to help prevent overheating!

[@DiegoOrtiz-nf9fk]

I do had those moments with my dad, but he's no longer with us and I really miss him, everything I know from cars I learned from him, since I was little I was helping him to fix the car, like Josh he patiently explained to me how all things work, I love this family because they're real, they show themselves as they are.

[@mishkin31]

So true!!!

[@sethbarnes7608]

The clutch disk was just rusted to the flywheel. I'm sooooooo stoked for wa-wa!! She deserves this so much! She's always jumping in with both feet, and made herself a huge part of this show! Soooooo proud of her!!!😁

[@PortablePowerSolutions]

Was going to say the same thing, rusted to the flywheel. When it stalled out and jerked it popped loose.

[@rocknrolla3114]

Yeah, I had a '69 where the clutch was seized just like yours, and just putting some torque to it by push-starting freed it up and it started working again.

[@keithrushforth4019]

Was going to say that too. Had several cars that have done that after being left standing. My fix is to jack it up, start it in gear, then drop the jack whilst holding the clutch down and the shock breaks it free.

[@joebeard1369]

Yep yep that’s what I was going to say also

[@onemannews]

You can tell wawa loves the car, she had a smile on her face through the whole video 😀

[@Sleeperdude]

She’s crazy about it

[@lindasaffles4189]

Not a more deserving young lady than Wawa. She is a precious soul and so deserving. I am thrilled she got her wish.

[@denisfossett3009]

wonderful!!!!!! getting her dream at such an early age ,,,,you all have it all together ,,,im driving my dream but in the latter years of my life and in need of the rebuild ,,,EVENTUALLY ,,,,ive got two i drive a 2009 buick lacrossse and of course the 55 Ford Fairlane ,,,,

[@daviniusb6798]

I cannot find words for how thankful I am that there are still parents out there who do such things with their kids. Your Girl will know her car better than anyone else, and the confidence this is gonna give her in her daily driving routine is priceless. Thank you!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@abrahamkauseni]

Mp

[@maxhernandez3959]

I love the way you all get together and have such a good time and Wawa yeah, congratulations in the little guy so smart and mama good looking and dad is a very patient. Very good dad I love the whole thing

[@adriansheppard6695]

Wawa looks like someone I knew a long time ago online. She looks like Mary Gould.

[@allabouthenryfordandotherg6106]

The smile on Wawa's face is priceless. What a sweet little ride.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you she’s excited

[@ervincopestake61]

clutch cable always a problem in 71 and 72

[@rsprockets7846]

@@Sleeperdude car worth at least 8k more if you do interior and R+R engine clutch brakes suspension. Good deal

[@rsprockets7846]

@@ervincopestake61 do the brakes and hard lines if they aare scabby rusted and leaky

[@freckles3705]

Original price for a 71 VW was around $1990. Wish I still had my 74.

[@iamgrowler]

I was kind of struck by WaWa thanking the channels viewers towards the end of the video for their help in purchasing this car for her. It seemed natural, heartfelt and unscripted. She comes across as very authentic. She's a good kid who puts up with a lot. The ribbing and teasing and such would likely send any other kid over the edge and make them resentful and defensive. But not her. She seems to take it all in stride and come out the other side the better for it. Like I said. She's a good kid.

[@jonoffensend7519]

Congratulations Wawa, this is a great first car . I was a factory trained VW mechanic, the 1300 engine was a one year only engine (1966) it was a good engine. I would keep an eye out for a 1600 dual port engine , easier to get parts for and better performance. Engines are very easy to change . On a bet I pulled a engine, replaced clutch and pressure plate , reinstalled engine with all bolts and connections properly made in less than 30 minutes, treat it well, keep valves adjusted and it will be a great car 👍😊🎩

[@jerrywilcox9890]

That's a 1300 made in 71 lol.they was made more then one year lol

[@jamesnewell120]

@@jerrywilcox9890 1300 was definitely a 1966 only eng but they fit in any year car I’m sure that isn’t the original engine that car should have a1600 engine being it’s a super bettle!

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@@jamesnewell120 that engine is a 1300 and was made in 71 its the original engine lol

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@@jamesnewell120 numbers match cupcake it's a 1300 made in 71 lol.i know they do I have 6 buggies lol.easyest things in the world to rebuild a 12 year old could do it.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@james newell but yet he has a 1300 built in 71 lol hmmm

[@ToddBrockman-wr2ds]

This is amazing to watch Dad and Mom along with sibling making it a family project for Wawa dream car! Great family values!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you we are blessed

[@bookooc5605]

Congrats Wawa! My first car was a red 1970 Beetle. I was 16 in 1970. I bought it from my Dad in 1973. I loved that car, and now that I am retired I am searching for another one to restore. Well maybe lol. Good luck and I hope it will give you years of joy like mine did.

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome!!!

[@bookooc5605]

And $2k is a great deal. I know, I shop for them all the time. Just check the floor pan for rust, heater channels, rear deck etc. All these parts are still available if needed. Make sure to keep the 2 hoses connected in the engine bay. They send air from the fan to cool the heads. Those engine tins are crucial to cooling. Please check to be sure there aren't any nests in there blocking air flow. There are many experts on youtube. Mustie1, WickedWerks, 5150mx, Mike Fn Garage, and many more. You made me remember how thrilled I was to get mine way back then!

[@timhagler8595]

"OH my lawd, she runnin!" Is the best quote that has ever been said! Congratulations on the bug young lady. You absolutely deserve it.

[@Sleeperdude]

🤣🤣thank you

[@PowellRoadDIY]

Clutch plate was probably stuck to the fly wheel. Which would let the pressure plate still function. After it was ran a little bit , the clutch plate released from the fly wheel

[@harrycurrie5295]

As a father of 2 girls that smile when she drives her car round the yard is awesome that what makes everything worth it as a father well done wawa one amazing family

[@theroving1]

The look on Wawa;s face is priceless! She clearly LOVES this old Bug, hope it brings her many years of joy. Great video guys.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes she does. Thank you

[@russellbritten4707]

It’s pretty common for a clutch to stick to the flywheel after sitting for a long time. I think she’s going to really have fun with that car. 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thanks

[@troynutter8902]

A little moisture will rust it shut, just like brake pads, and they clean up the same way.

[@SugarChateau]

Yep. That big clunk was the clutch disk coming off the flywheel. I knew it when it happened. Very exciting moment!

[@billhennie]

Usually when that happens, it doesn't take long for the clutch to destroy itself.

[@anthonysmohawkspeedshop324]

That was a blessing to watch. She’s such a sweet and hard working young lady. I’m really happy for her, it was well deserved!

[@anthonymessina2834]

So, I'm just sitting here on a VERY rainy(Washington state)Sunday morning, 4 days before Halloween, binge watching Sleeperdude videos. For the past 4 hours or so, I have been enjoying videos that I've watched at least a half dozen times already. I can't think of any other way to spend this time. I love my football, but Sleeperdude videos win out over the NFL everytime. Thank you for what y'all do!!!! Your whole family is perfection. Including the animals!!!! Rocky, Granny Goat, Ellie, Scooter, Penelope, etc., etc., etc. Oh!!! And now Murphy!!!! The bestest dog in Tennessee!!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you!!!

[@vigt548]

There's no such thing as binge watching if it's the only thing on T.V.

[@johnwayne3904]

Seeing her light up like that when she first laid eyes on it almost put a tear in my eye ❤ Way to go y'all, you've raised up your girl to be a hard-working and respectable young lady and she deserves that nice little ride, in my opinion. 💪👏👍

[@michaelbartlett5842]

Unless I missed you removing it, you’re missing the front engine tin. This is very important to keep hot air out of the engine bay. You’re gonna overheat without it.

[@teeneytempah1]

This is where the dub nutz start twitching on what’s missing and want to help get it sorted haha. I was thinking the same 😅

[@lindastabell6598]

I love Wawa's reaction and the smile on her face! Good luck Wawa!

[@mikec6566]

The truly greatest thing about this video is how wholesome it is. Dad interacting with, and teaching the kids. Something they’ll never forget. Everyone enjoying each other’s company and not glued to their phones like I am now!

[@BigJon129]

The pure joy Wawa had when it first fired had me. So glad your kids enjoy helping their Dad.

[@troyrunyan249]

I graduated high school 40 years ago, cruising the loop through our little town was so fun back then! Congrats to Wawa! You guys are great parents and have raised great children. Ya all crack me up! ❤

[@slickmuck4312]

Wawa’s smile and Giggle when it started was priceless. Best parents ever Way to go guys

[@roberthenry7388]

This was my first car back in 1978, same color and everything. After my 2nd junk yard engine I had a hotrod engine built by a friend of mine. Had a two barrel Webber carb, shot throw shifter and a smaller steering wheel. I drove it until I pulled up to a stop sign and the fender fell off and it died of cancer, it was a sad day. Boy did we ever have some good times in that car. I know that you will too. The clutch disk was rusted to the flywheel, after driving it around it broke free. Put radial tires on it and it will stick to the road like glue. A family that erenchs together stays together ❤️ .

[@lorrainebarden6384]

What a sweet time for Wawa. I'm just as excited as she was. I love that the kids are learning the diagnostic side. I just love this family!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you. She loves it

[@micraman42]

It’s great to see Wawa so excited about her first car. My brother and sister started with Beatles, but as I was the youngest, started off with a newer Rabbit. It’s encouraging to see the whole family get involved in the builds, even if Squeezy enjoys her own hobbies much of the time. Seeing Ralphie always eager to work in the shop is much more expected, but to see Wawa’s enthusiasm is always encouraging. And now she’s got stake in the game, working on her own car... Well now it just got personal. And I’ll bet her Beatle will get real fancy.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you she loves it

[@garysimonson9593]

That girl has earned this. She's been shoulder-deep in every project you've done and enthusiastic all the way. Good for you, Wawa! That was absolute joy on her face when she took off in the Bug!

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure!! She’s a good helper

[@megalomotors]

@@Sleeperdude She got the Bug bug!😂

[@henkholdingastate]

It's your first car. When you get older you will regret selling your first car. For the money I wouldn't do it, rather in storage until the longing for the good old days arrives. (restoring and reliving the squeak and glad you have not sold him)

[@jeffreywalker405]

Great job. My best advice is always: "stay stock to avoid creating your own problems". Replace the cobbled up coil/resistor set up in favor of an OEM original set up. Replace the rusted out muffler with a stock VW one with the 2 tiny little glass pack outlets sticking out. The engine needs the original designed exhaust back pressure to work correctly. Secondarily, the natural restriction of the stock exhaust is the factory designed "overspend governor" to prevent her from tossing the rods out the side of the crankcase when she "misses a shift at wide open throttle" as so many new drivers would tend to do! Earlier post below was correct...clutch plate was just rusted to the flywheel preventing it from releasing...ur all good now.

[@marknichols7861]

Her attitude and joy of life and cars is a direct reflection of incredible parenting. The world needs more folks like this.

[@jazbasic]

Best comment ! It's all about aweosome upbringing and incredible pareting ❤

[@PixelSavyy]

Yes!!, So much positivity and the amazing mentality of working towards greatness. Love it. You don't see that too often nowadays. She deserves it! 💯

[@richardcampbell6564]

I would say the clutch was rusted to the flywheel and pressure plate and you broke it loose. I think you have a fixed resister as a ballast resister changes resistance when it gets hot. Your 2N tractor should have a ballast resister behind the dash panel. Great video congrats to WaWa you deserve it.

[@georgebamber6871]

They get stuck pretty quick with sitting, our air-cooled van got it in two years but was broke loose and never had a problem again

[@jaystax-x]

agree 100% ... It happened when you tried to start it in 2nd. I know you heard that noise when it broke loose.

[@fmeach7711]

I would say you are right on concerning the clutch, I had the same thing happen on my farm tractor. After running aroung the pasture a few times it broke loose and started working.

[@PeterHinkle]

Yep, I heard it break loose. Had that happen to me years ago. It’s pretty common when standard shift old cars sit for long periods especially in more humid climates.

[@DPalooza96]

That was incredible Josh. I hope your kids give you huge hugs for Father's Day. You got a Corvette for your son and Beetle bug for your daughter. Dad of the year for sure!!!

[@WheelchairGuyHobbyChannel]

I wasn’t going to watch this because of how long it is but when I saw how appreciative Wawa was was from the moment she saw the car I had to finish watching!

[@davidmhale521]

Rocky the safety inspector. To see the pure joy and happiness on Wa Wa face was priceless

[@rhinoreselling414]

Such an amazing reaction. Y’all are great parents and your kids are so so impressive. I love this channel

[@craigbowley6783]

It's so cool to see Wawa get her first car and it's her dream car! She absolutely deserves it! She's always so ready to get in there and get her hands dirty working on everyone else's rides. What teenager her age does that? Congratulations Wawa!👌

[@bluinc01]

Very important: Set the valve clearances. Also makes sure there are no leaks in the cooling system, and the seal around the engine is intack.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@cliffordguyrellmillerii3365]

The LAUGHTER & SMILES on Wawa's face was worth a million $$$$ .Another AWESOME SHOW KIDDO'S ❤️😊

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@jpagrelius]

Wawas face when the car was running and she was driving in the field was just priceless...so happy for her...I drove a 68 bug when I was 16 for a whole summer...what a great memory...

[@Sleeperdude]

She was very excited

[@rsprockets7846]

@@Sleeperdude GETSOME SEATCOVERS RECARO FRONT BUCKETS empi STEERING WHEEL AND SOME FACTORY PORSCHE MAGS AND SHELL BE IN HEAVEN

[@MrBilldo426]

Love to see another dad spending time with his kids 👍. I try to get my 2 girls out in the garage at least once a week. Last time I asked my 10 year old to change the oil in our little car. She did great, I’m very proud as a daddy. Maybe next year I’ll teach her about changing a head gasket 👍👍

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@tannerpaisley-ve6dq]

@@Sleeperdude I would fix it up but put a roll cage. Crash test is horrendous

[@elwoodlodge7764]

I have nothing but positive things to say about this episode. Her first car, doing a lot of the work side by side with Dad learning as she goes and a fun watch for the rest of us. Her sense of accomplishment and self-esteem will be off the charts. Cudos to the Parents... BTW, nice family, I'm looking forward to future updates.🙂

[@jetjazz05]

@@tannerpaisley-ve6dq I live in Florida, so many car accidents it's scary. I've heard Beetles from this era top out at like 55 mph, I honestly don't think it'd be safe to take out on a main road in this state especially not at busy times. I grew up in rural PA though, I would've definitely gotten a bug if one was available to me at the time! Still it's good to see someone getting the car and appreciating it, giving it a second lease on life while enriching her own.

[@thetwooldpeeps3528]

I’m 64 years old and when I was a teenager and driving my Dad at least taught me the stuff everyone needs to know like checking all the fluids and changing a tire, he didn’t want me to depend on a man for that stuff lol.

[@grahamepigney8565]

Teaching WaWa how to fix a car must be so rewarding. Kids of my age (I'm nearly 70 now) learn't how to do these things from our fathers and grandfathers. I love passing on what I was taught to my son.

[@nwredneckturner1508]

The look of sheer joy on Wawa's face through the whole video was priceless. I hope you and the 'Blue Bomber' have many fun adventures together!!

[@unknownsoul13]

It's great to soo ayoung lady of this generation enjoying and learning about the old cars and their maintenance, especially since she's willing to dig in and doesn't worry about every speck of dirt and grease.

[@alanrouse7285]

Congrats on the Beetle. Just a couple things, it should run better with an OEM exhaust and the heating system will work better too. Adjusting the choke, wait till cooler temps at night (50-60) and turn the choke coil until the flap is lightly closed. I used to put carbs in the freezer for about 15 minutes after rebuilding to simulate winter temps (Michigan). Look up jbugs for parts.

[@timothymassina6138]

This is the same car I wanted to buy for my daughters first car, but here in Minnesota there would be nothing left. So instead she got a blue 2004 beetle. Awesome, can’t wait to see more and more progress on this one!

[@milthopper6780]

If you want more top end = more speed there is a trick. Get a transaxle from a VW bus or truck that has gear reduction boxes at the wheel ends. Remove axles and axle tubes, swap the ring gear = turning ring gear around. Replace with standard bug axles and you have more high end. Don't forget to turn the ring gear around, if you do forget you will have a 3 speed reverse and single speed forward. (ask me how I know😂). The first bug I owned was a 1959 with the original 25hp 6volt engine. And if the battery went flat no problem, it came with a crank to start it. If you want to upgrade the cc on the engine (easy) get larger pistons and jugs, they just bolt on. My best time for engine removal was 26 minutes flat. And complete teardown was 1hour 52 minutes.

[@brandonp6132]

Great video, happy that Wawa got her car finely! The Good Lord sure has blessed you. What a great family, so fun to watch you guys! Thanks!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much for your generosity. She will definitely put this to good use!! Yes He has

[@jazbasic]

❤

[@brianhayes7618]

Wawa looks genuinely happy to have her dream car and she is well deserving with all the help she gives you and no complaints

[@jackharrison4327]

I cried for you and tosh and Wawa. I have a 24 year old daughter. I felt so much proud father and daughter moments watching this episode. God bless you and your wonderful family. The in car video of Ralph and Wawa is priceless!

[@ErOpt-d2o]

Wawa's just a cutie. She works so hard too. Bless her heart.

[@travispelley5140]

Funny how much I was looking forward to this video. I have a 7 year old girl and both Wawa and Squeezy have a special place in my heart. Happy for her. You guys are a breath of fresh air for entertainment via any video medium. Thanks for being such a great family on KZbin.

[@adrianwheeler9233]

❤

[@highwheelingdragon7136]

The Clutch was rusted to the pressure plate. Wawa busted it loose driving it around. Usually you have to hold in the clutch pedal for that trick to work!

[@vandadd4761]

So happy for Wawa! She was just beaming throughout this video. I too want a beatle. I've lived in a van and then an RV for over 8 years now, and would love to pull a beatle behind my RV to get around when I park. Kudos to you Wawa. You're living my dream!

[@bookooc5605]

Well there are only 2 BEATLES left. Paul or Ringo?

[@Sleeperdude]

She is very excited. We would like to pull it behind our rv as well when we get them done

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

@@Sleeperdude 👍👌👏 That's a great Idea. Although you maybe should better pull a pop up camper trailer (see for instance Marcijunebug) and some e- bikes because your current RV is mighty small for the whole Sleeperdude bunch. Additionally: No privacy possible for the Sleeperdude parents. 😁 ;-) Just sayin'... Sincerely yours.

[@andw2638]

In Europe the Citroen C1 is a popular RV reconnaissance car. Would love to see you all working on one of those, this model is almost unknown in N. America. Just make sure that whatever you are towing is in neutral...

[@ve2vfd]

Zipping around the yard with no brakes and clutch, you guys are amazing! :) Super glad for Wawa, its a dream first car. (reminder: make sure the exhaust manifold/pipes inside the heater box don't leak - they often do - I got gassed in my friends bug we rebuilt)

[@TheLee1947]

Your clutch disc more than likely was stuck to the flywheel from not being driven for X number of years and broke loose while you were driving it. I love how you and your whole family work on projects together. If this was going on more, there would be less criminal things happening in this nation. I think at the very least, driver ed should include teaching drivers how to check engine fluids etc.

[@kylematteson3038]

Since you're replacing the wiring harness now would be a good time to convert to an alternator.

[@skjain2]

Congrats on Wawa's first car. Seeing her full of joy driving it for the first time was the best thing I saw on KZbin today!

[@67Stang]

So happy for Wawa!!! Glad to see her car running. Looking forward to seeing what she will do with it.

[@tonymeehan7859]

wish my family got along as well as this family does. You guys are great fun to watch. Good luck in this restoration!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you!

[@pilgrimsgarage]

The look on Wawas face when it fires up is priceless. I love watching your family work together, I just am so envious of everyone being there in these moments.

[@nicktriplett1976]

Watched this twice hard to put into words unless you're a dad what it means to put in so much of yourself for your kids. They're all really great kids and she's old enough to truly see the value in what your building. Keep living the dream.

[@kentrieger4160]

WOW!! So happy for you Wawa!! This brings me back to my first car. It was a truck. 1960 Ford F100. I'm reliving my youth through your excitement. Thanks for that!!

[@Abitflippant]

My only advice from personal experience with Bugs is that as the engine gets older it tends to burn a little oil. This means you should be checking oil with every gas fill up and have a funnel with a quart or two in the boot and you should be changing the oil diligently wvery 2k miles. Also I'm not surprised the clutch came back to life, almost every system in a Bug will take a pretty good beating before failure.

[@obadel5092]

Awesome Mom and Dad for raising amazing Kids all got SO happy seeing that old blue beetle and She's SO proud of his first car that one it's gonna be Hard for her to move on it's been reborn as a family member SO happy for her.

[@Sleeperdude]

For sure thank you

[@orangewhipster]

So happy for WaWa and so cool to see her wrenching on her own car!

[@vigt548]

It makes you so much more proud of it when you do. II grew up around a lot of rich kids who were handed new sports cars every time they wrrecked one. My bother and I had a'55 (me) and '57 (my brother). They were sixes w/a 3 on the tree that we put small block 4 speeds in. We never fit in and didn't want to. A few years ago I ran into some class mates (we never went to any reunions to see all the trust fund kids). What flabbergasted us was that they were all clambering about how they all thought we were the neatest guys in school.

[@nancykitzinger3078]

That is an awesome first car for Wawa! Especially since she is part of getting it roadworthy! I can see the pride and excitement in her eyes!❤

[@Sleeperdude]

She is very excited

[@DwaineJr.-tq3se]

Hi Josh, My 2 must favorite videos are Ralph's fanMail Vett & Wawa's surprise Bug day! So cool

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks for watching

[@jimmy_olds]

Wawa’s laughs driving around was priceless. Good for her. Great episode

[@depeltenburg6916]

I just subscribed all the way from the Netherlands. Not because I’m crazy about beetles (what I am) or how of a joy your children are(cause they are) but because I see pure love between y’all! What a great family y’all are. The joy, the laughter.. and you can see it in how the kids respond to you two that they are sincere in their feelings. I’m gonna watch a lot these days !

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carolhoward2000]

Have 04 vw new beetle for sale blown head

[@carolhoward2000]

Its convertible top 1.8. Turbo 17inch rally wheel.

[@crawlercrew874]

Congratulations Wawa! My first car was a 66 beetle. Then i had a 74 super beetle tin top and a 79 convertible. LOVE air cooled VWs. parts are still cheap and you can do LOTS to make it your own. Tell your dad to lower the front end put a little rake on her. She'll handle alot better. And make sure the frint control bushings are good as bad ones can cause death wobble. Goid luck and have fun!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny thank you

[@andrewlisenby9693]

I'm glad y'all got her running without too much trouble. It looks like the whole family is loving that little car! Congratulations, Wawa!

[@rusty65vw]

Congratulations on the VW . The first things I would recommend to do would be to switch to a starter from a 73 automatic beetle . It doesn’t require a bushing in the transmission bell housing and is a much bigger , sturdier unit .Rock auto Carries them . Next would be to add a hard start relay to the system to help it get maximum amperage when starting. It’s just a basic 30 amp relay mounted near the starter . Get a good set of Bosch style plug wires. The plastic on the cheap replacement ones will crack and break on you and leave you stranded at the least opportune time . Always run a zinc additive when you change the oil and don’t use synthetic motor oil . Good old fashion 20w50 should do the trick .

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

That's right the engine will need a zinc additive ASAP

[@perogy1]

Run chickens! The look of joy on her face is heart warming. The satisfaction on working on your own vehicle and learning as you go along to get it going. Priceless.

[@chrisryan9986]

Be sure to reinstall the hard metal portion of the fuel line and relocate the fuel filter outside of the engine compartment to avoid common engine fire. Consider disc brake upgrade to front brakes for your teen driver. Glad to see your girl getting a VW.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@RicardoRoams]

I haven't had a chance to watch your entire video yet. But it's been fun so far. My very first car was a 1964 VW Bug. I bought in 1969, right after I graduated from high school. It had 35,000 miles on it. The owner wanted $750, but I was determined to play hardball. I used all my negotiating tricks and got him to come down the giant amount of $15 to $735. When I bought the car I didn't know how to drive a manual transmission, so my dad had to drive it home for me. Fortunately, VW transmissions are pretty much indestructible so I was able to learn rather quickly. Basic info. about VWs you probably know. Change the oil regularly. I did it every 3,000 miles. Clean or replace the screen and replace the gaskets. With today's synthetic oils you might get away with longer intervals. There were no synthetics in my day. Check with your mechanic. Valve adjustments should be done every 3,000-5,000 miles. I got pretty good at it so I would adjust mine every time I changed the oil. My friend had a '71 and it was the same color as yours! He had it for 10 years. It was very reliable. I think the valve gap on his was .006 but check a manual to be sure. I liked my Bug so much I eventually bought a '71 VW camper bus. I had that for about 6 years and it took me all over North America. It's STILL the most fun vehicle I ever owned. Have fun with your Bug. They're great little cars and seeing yours brought back some wonderful memories.

[@sourshoes6768]

We are so happy for WaWa! Proud of her saving up for her car. She will take pride in owning her car. Can’t wait to see what the fans send her in the fan mail for the big. We love your channel! Keep up the great work!

[@richardotero2376]

Technically its a legit porshe. It will never decrease in value. And last forever

[@dragon2knight]

Bugs are sooooooooo cool!! Wawa is going to EXPLODE with happiness 😊 I love that you found a decent one to get on fixing up. This is going to be my favorite series on here for sure! EDIT: "RUN CHIKENS RUN!!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sleeperdude]

She loves it. We are working on it again today

[@billdenton530]

That Bug is clean!! This is a Blessing!! I am so happy for ya'll. Ya'll ALL really look happy too.

[@Odawg3709]

So happy for Wawa, she deserved to get what she has been wanting! Can’t wait to see this progress! 🙌👏👏👏

[@bigbang7897]

Watching from Ireland it's great to see kids learning how stuff works and how to fix it and not spending all day with a phone in their hand it's a great family project you must be proud of your kids.

[@Tiberius2112]

This video has to be one of the best ones yet. that entire test drive seen was just hilarious. I Actually had to watch the ending few times. Both your kids seem to be fearless and wawa laugh and expressions we're so genuine. You really knocked it out of the park with this one. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next video.

[@linwoodlane7006]

clutch plate was stuck to the flywheel , by starting it in gear the force freed it off , common on manuals that sit for a long time - Wawa looks so happy - well done

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!! She’s so excited

[@clubin78]

I was thinking the same thing. I was also thinking some hammer taps when you were checking the clutch cable to loosen everything up in there.

[@tattttu9]

So proud of her! Wish her all the greatest luck!

[@LouisCody-o2h]

What a lovely family doing great things together xxx

[@amadeo_serrano]

23:01 Cute, Josh. 😂 Did you know there is actually a thermostat in that engine? It is located low in the block and controls the engine heat that is diverted to heat the passenger cabin.

[@tombenson3272]

You have to be a little dead inside if you weren't touched right in the feels at the excitement and joy that Wawa was feeling during this episode. Congratulations Wawa, well deserved young lady!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you she is really excited

[@marilynyurchick2514]

Impeccable video! Wawa was so excited to get her Beetle, as was the entire family. Driving around your yard looked like so much fun. Such an enjoyable video...loved it!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you she’s excited

[@dfusit]

Seeing the smiles on Wawa’s face was awesome. You guys are the most wholesome family on KZbin.

[@garyboss]

Made my heart feel good seeing the excitement of your daughter during each step of this video and also the total family engagement on this project. Can't wait to see the next video of the "VW". ❤❤❤

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am blessed

[@danieljohnson3254]

My first time watching this channel. I love it and love that everyone is involved in the process. Very nostalgic and gave me precious memories of working with my dad and the excitement of seeing an old classic roar back to life. Thank you.

[@dannyd2633]

Congratulations Wawa. And when mom held up that jar full of I did the same thing. Saved up until I could buy my first car was a 1967 rambler rebel four-door, baby blue I got it for 500.00. I'm really proud of you Wawa for saving up and buying your own car. All right now to Dad's turn make that thing into a hot rod. I mean it's not a Ford Fairmont Hot rod but it'll do😊. I look forward to the progress and I always enjoy watching you guys you bring back a wholesome show but I can sit and watch with my kids.🎉

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!! Thank you

[@dannyd2633]

@@Sleeperdude you can just see the excitement in that little girl of course getting your first car is always exciting. The smile on her face says it all. Now she's going to be out in the garage ranch and on her first car with Dad. Y'all are some great thank you for being role models. 👍

[@davidlawrence3887]

I keep watching Wawa's reaction over and over!!! It's magical. God Bless You guys!!!!

[@seans_shed]

Nothing beats your first car! So lovely to see her reaction and getting to know her car inside and out will put her in good stead if (when) things go wrong, but they are so simple to work on I'm sure she will be rebuilding the engine in no time with confidence. You guys must be the best parents in the world :) - I love this channel so much.

[@armyreaper63]

first one of your videos i have seen and i wasnt disappointed. Its great to see a young lady getting getting into car. Its could be a career or just a great hobby and either way its a great life skill to have. The looks of pure joy and excitement getting the car, working on it, And going on the first drive are priceless.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate it

[@TurboDog73TX]

Happy to see Wawa get her dream car! And yes, I definitely wasted more than a few bucks in fuel cruising back in the day.

[@nevadastars]

My first car was a 1967 VW beetle 1500cc , I drove all over the UK trouble free , apart from a few flames from the carb and a lot of back fires. 😀. I enjoyed watching , but you know what I really enjoyed was watching you guys as a family working together having fun . Thanks.

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow thanks

[@johnbrooks9107]

Wawa what a blessing for you. All the hard work & smiles are priceless. Thanks dad for all the work you do for the kids. Blessings to yas from Texas

[@zombieprinting2670]

Congratulations WaWa~ Good for you for saving up to get your dream/ Way to go Mom and Dad for helping her achieve it. Absolutely love your vids!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@kdog622]

Should get the "right" pertronix coil to match your install. Plus, if that is first gen pertronix module, they are easily burnt up if you leave the ignition on with engine not running for prolonged time (like when troubleshooting.). Pertronix II and III fixed that issue. 3rd thing, be careful with the battery in the back seat. If it's not covered (plywood, etc), a "heavy" person in the backseat will short the battery out on the seat springs! Boom! Have fun with that bug, and please get WaWa some safety glasses!😂

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thanks