Bug Restoration (Official Full Version)

VW Bug Restoration, from beginning to end!

[@unkabawbs]

One of the most enjoyable rebuild shows I've ever seen. Lot's of fun. Not stress from a deadline or artificial competition. Just a guy, his car and a vision. Thanks for posting!

[@DannebergAcres]

A guy and his talented son who shot and edited all the vid+!

[@curtisbryce5096]

I agree. Just work, no talk. I cannot watch these car building shows with people who should never be in front of the camera, talking incessantly and showing little work.

[@theadventurecru527]

Yes

[@manuelvaleroso3588]

7

[@hengheanlim9258]

Congrats!!!👏👏👏... better than professionally done!!! Ur VW is showroom beauty!!!

[@paulalld]

I bought a 1965 bug brand new when I was 18 yrs old. I was so proud of that little car and drove it for 8 yrs. I have fond memories of that car. I paid $1,955.14 out the door and when I got rid of it in 1973 I sold it for $900. I put 156,000 miles on it. When I was in the Navy I had it shipped to Hawaii. It was the perfect car for Oahu. I also met my wife in Hawaii and we went everywhere in that car. You are a true craftsman to take on a project like this, you made it look easy but a lot of sweat equity.

[@pinpointism]

true craftsman? wooooow. wanna buy a car?

[@junebullington4240]

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ❤❤❤❤😅😅😅

[@ghost6500]

This is the VERY BEST restoration! It shows that one person, who found the right bug went ahead with willingness, perseverance, and commitment was able to restore this bug almost to a new condition. (those tiny imperfections don't count, it brings character to the restoration) Thank you! Thank you again! You are the personification of restoring something that was left out as junk. No fancy garage, no special tooling, just showing to everyone that it can be done. I watched it with sound off.

[@jerseybob4471]

Excellent restoration. In 1963 I bought a new VW Beetle with a factory rag top sun roof. Cool. My first new car. $1650 for the bug, $90 for the sun roof, and $5 for an outside mirror. Total $1745. I couldn’t afford a Blaupunkt car radio so I bought one at Pep Boys and installed it myself. I drove that car to and from Florida several times and a round trip to California on Route 66. Fond memories.

[@donniefias]

That was the best 48 minutes and 38 seconds i have spent on KZbin, a bloke in his garage with his tools a bug and determination. Good on ya Mr Willson watched all the way from Melbourne, Australia.(1969 bug owner and restorer)

[@garyv987]

If I could afford it and I had decent garage, this is what I would do for the rest of my life. I have restored a few cars in the past, but it's been many years ago. I would like that life back.

[@H.E.J.S.A.N]

I watched from Stockholm in Sweden.

[@patrickdoran1459]

Congratulations from Ireland, Mr Willson. I owned a 1600 VW, same as you restored.

[@nickdavis8556]

Yeah good on ya ya bloke

[@MarketStreetRumble]

I've watched this video several times! It's informative and well done. My son and I are just starting out with our own project, a 1967 bug. Wish us luck!

[@geletbarros316]

Officer Rob good luck i hope you're done the project

[@lukastrukelj6794]

im gonna rescue and restore a 1960 vw beetle and i will create it in herbie but im 12 years old and i need to wait 3 years wish me luck!

[@kevinbrislawn5918]

67's are a highly prized year for a beetle

[@tererodas1366]

Officer Rob wasr

[@mr.spring-trap2247]

Officer Rob we have a we have a 1952 Beetle that we are working on and it's just stripped

[@lizjobkihara]

This kind of workmanship gets me jealous... It's seamless. This is amazing of any videos i have watched

[@petercolburn3952]

So true I concur

[@pinpointism]

woooooow you dont have a clue

[@theotherone58]

Not only a great build but the amount of time it must've taken to put this video together is unreal. Great job!

[@Revangelistautube]

The amount of time and work put in to this build and the amount of knowledge and skills required is just phenomenal. I admire people that have this set of skills. This is a life worth living when you build something with your own hands...

[@ryaaaaanwhat4072]

Mr. Ed Wilson I truly admire your passion, professionalism and suiting attitude and I enjoyed watching every second of this video. You did an amazing job and everyone around you should be proud and thankful of having you. I wish you all the best.

[@TheTaho9]

neetoiyevapeuur

[@robertmurie]

Were all the walls and toolboxes covered with paint after all that spraying?

[@jeanguisgand610]

je dis un grand bravo pour la renovation de cette voiture vous avez des mains en or

[@flee.The.Cities]

Wow!!! This is a wonderful video. Father with son filming this is a priceless treasure of memories in years to come, I'm inspired...thank you.

[@joyofthelord0042]

I couldnt agree more.

[@gregharris7938]

I had volkswagens all my life growing up- '67 bus, 71 Karmann Ghia, and such. I am now ready to sell my '08 Mazdaspeed 3 and get an old VW to restore. Though this gentleman wasn't a professional mechanic/restorer, he had some basic skills and accomplished the mission. That's the beauty/attraction of owning and working on these old cars- just about anyone can do it. AND, it's wayy too much fun!!!

[@mattisasleep1969]

This project looks like it took lots of love and lots of beer! Fantastic video and the results speak for itself. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@Mikefngarage]

MY FAVORITE PART......He puts the steering column in upside down.....I am sure he figured that out a few minutes later.

[@m44videoproductions]

I'm a professional videographer as well VW enthusiast.......I'm planning on filming my bug restoration when I start later this year. Good job on this film and rebuild!

[@gryphon2711]

Hello - greetings from germany - the Volkswagen country - i watched your video with a smile. I was 18 years old ( now i am 52 ) fresh and proud owner of a driving license. My first car was a 72 Beetle and i had a lot off work to get the german TÜV - but it was never half so good as your work! You did a great job on your beetle and it was very nice to watch your video - well done - very well done!

[@davidfaulkner7456]

Uber bug

[@tommyhooks7767]

I can't find the right words to express my appreciation to you for your knowledge, and your work ethic ! There is NO comparison between the tv rebuild shops and 'you r' drive way restoration ! You are a 5 star operation ! I hope there are others that watch your video, and appreciate your work and knowledge as much as I do !

[@servicecustomers5257]

As a former owner of a 1955 bug and a 1972 bug this brought back a lot of good memories. Great restoration! Very well done!

[@ClearBrookExotics]

Watching this again. I wish those TV restoration shows would be like this, without all the fake scripted drama and bad acting. Restoration Garage, I'm talking to YOU!

[@momoney2720]

i agree...

[@ClayLoomis1958]

That inserted drama crap has killed many a decent show, like American Chopper, Pawn Stars, etc., etc. They all became unwatchable after a few years. American Copper started out 80% bike building, 20% arguing. After a few years, it was 20% bike building, 80% nonsense. I have to hand it to Monster Garage. The producers came at Jesse James to do that stuff and he said "Screw it, I'll just stop doing the show." And he did.

[@omvg93]

AMAZING!!! I'm going to restore the bug that my grandpa left me, and this was the motivation and example I needed. Thanks.

[@hobbybuild35]

+omvg93 keep the motivation on! Hope to have a chance to see your car soon.

[@comfortablydumbb]

So... Where is the restored buggy?? We would love to see it please.

[@thomasskrabala8044]

I know you've probably read and heard this many times before but I found this video personally inspiring.. I owned a 1969 bug. Purchased in 1970. It was the car I owned when I met my wife of 47 years. I loved it, even though I suffered through the hardship of not being very handy. I so admired your patience and determination. Thank you for posting this. You've given much joy to this 70 year old former Chicago resident and 15 year resident of Arizona. Stay well, happy and positive. God bless you and your family.

[@craigbarron3706]

I've never seen some one virtually do every bit of restoration from motor to spraying, to upholstery......You're a talented man......Well done!

[@homerfj1100]

That was superb entertainment. Thanks you to you and your family. Your tenacity knows no bounds. It takes me 3 days to think about checking my brakes.

[@moculinan1175]

"After some tricks about lubricating the rubber I was able to get it in". Good one.

[@heidiheida511]

Yes right? But he did not destroy the first windshield. :D

[@JackSquat54]

That's what i learned from my girlfriend when i was very young and naive.

[@gojoe2833]

LOL 😂

[@amitbajaj2559]

You took it somewhere else...😄

[@fredrikbergman554]

Awesome job and a great movie. Everything became really inspiring thanks to the way of filming and telling the story. I was impressed by painting the car in the garage instead of a spray painting booth, it all looked so simple.

[@martentrudeau6948]

Incredible Bug, sunroof rag top is a huge bonus, the low back seats, new upholstery, head liner and sound deadening all fantastic. It's a dream car now. I love your videos.

[@ep61611]

My favorite part was when the audio would kick back in.

[@mmaxh_]

Jajaja me too!

[@zachlidl]

it looked like the audio cut out during some timelapses. He used music during many of the other timelapses, so my guess is that the muted parts had copyrighted music that youtube didn't like.

[@keithqueen3554]

So I didn't need to mess with my volume after all.???🤣

[@MegaDirtyberty]

My favorite part was when the video finished.

[@DannebergAcres]

@@zachlidl exactly

[@EricYounkers]

This is an AMAZING piece of art. I loved every minute of it!

[@seashellunicornmama4371]

Boy do I still get teary eyed missing my 71 Super Beetle!

[@user-gi2kh1sx8j]

Сколько усилия и внимания, душы и времени 👏👏👏👏👍🙋‍♂️🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

[@rogerdodger8415]

When you consider all the skills necessary to do this restoration, I'm just amazed at the talent! Nice work!

[@1307scooter]

This is one of the most durable engines ever made. In the early 80's I was stationed in West Berlin and as I arrived another solider was going back to the states, he found out I was inbound and asked me if I wanted to buy a car for $25 dollars and it was the car I drove for 3 years there.

[@hayalgeta6024]

A car for 25 dollar ....it is a burgeoning market

[@juanete838]

my uncle found one in germany with the keys on. It was working. He used while he was there and then left it again.

[@NormanF62]

Congratulations on the rebuild! Its like the car rolled off the VW factory assembly line! I can’t believe this is literally a brand new 1968 Beetle! I just love how it looks and runs. A top notch professional job. This is a classic that has new life breathed into it. 👍 😃

[@coleslaww4346]

I plan on being a mechanic/restorer of old volkswagon vehicles, so i thank you for posting this. really lovely transformation and the end result is so lively!

[@clintyoung6851]

AWESOME 👏 ... I WATCHED THIS TILL THE END!.. IT JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT YOU DON’T NEED ALL THE EXPENSIVE GEAR & THE FLASH BIG BUILDING TO DO THIS TYPE OF WORK..

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

Just getting started on my 68 bug restoration journey! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@elmerjr.5624]

Did you finished it?

[@donaldarthur3497]

When that engine fired i smiled as if it was mine. I have a 1972 super beetle that i need to start restoring. Thanks for video it warmed my heart to get started. I always wanted a bug in late 70 when i surfed ever day. Finally got one 45 years late. Better late tha never. I might pull surf broad out and ride a few waves. God bless. Thanks again

[@c79891]

EXCELLENT! Truly enjoyed. I have owned 11 VW Bugs beginning with a 1956 oval window, 1962 Convertable, 1966 Bug, 1968 Bug, 1972 Super Beetle, Built a 1968 VW Trike Bike, bought & flipped several others and have owned a 2012 VW Bug since new and just took it off the road at 157 K miles....will partially restore and sell to young kid. I just bought a "Covid Car"...2019 VW Jetta SE-R, winter package.....it was purchased brand new and the lady put 1500 miles on it, caught Covid & died. Car sat in heated garage until one month ago when the family traded it in on an SUV. I LIVE AND BREATH VW....thank you for the GREAT VIDEO.

[@therealrensNL]

A guy with a beer in his hand talking about the car he fully restored. Who doesn't love that :) Great video man. Loved it.

[@traffic-cptransport1792]

I see a bloke holding a bottle of pisswater

[@yunassecretrapcareer6106]

You restored a whole car by yourself. That’s CRAAAZY! Such a Beautiful finish👌🏽

[@danielhanish8871]

LOVE me some VW Bugs! Great video! One of the best restoration videos I’ve ever watched. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@enricoaltavilla1228]

I take my hat off to you. What an extraordinary job you did transforming your Beetle. It is a beautiful car now in every way. I just recently bought my first Beetle and am obsessed with it. Thank you for inspiring me to transform mine. You should be proud of what you achieved.

[@ianentenberg7719]

Love the ragtop. My dad had a bug with the rag top. I remember him cranking that thing open on a sunny day back in the early 1970s when I was about 5. Nothing but blue sky. The pop out back windows brought back some memories of sitting in the back seat. Nice job!

[@vincentobrien8067]

You have given me the 'bug' to start restoring ! Fantastic video. Brilliant restoration.

[@jasonmurawski126]

Vincent O' Brien PUN CITY!!!!!!!!!

[@efrainsanchezospina4930]

Excelente labor la que has hecho con tu escarabajo,👍👍👍👍 Mis respetos y más sinceras felicitaciones. Hacer ver todo el proceso de restauración como algo fácil y muy divertido. De nuevo FELICITACIONES. Saludos desde Cali-Colombia, soy Efrain Sánchez Ospina Técnico Pintor Automotriz del SENA.

[@Alberx1]

You now have a beautiful, magnificent Beetle! Your know-how and patience are admirable. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@eritree9794]

Give a man a tool , a beer , a peace of mind and see what he does ! Thanks for sharing.

[@makjac46]

A truly great restoration. It leaves me with a satisfied but envious feeling. Does the World need anything better or more simple than a car like that?

[@timothyroatenberry1274]

Those little beetles are alot of fun ! Had a 1971 with a 1600, GT exhaust, I sold 3 years ago ! My oldest sons first car ! Sounded & run great !

[@mikebennett146]

As satisfying & rewarding as a full car restoration is, man oh man it's an enormous amount of tedious, exhausting work. You did a truly fantastic job!!!!

[@Daniel-tv9tb]

You are extremely talented. Amazing work.

[@theheathster5179]

Man!!! That is where knowledge, skill, time and patience really comes together to make something awesome again. I am so impressed. Completely worth the 45 minutes I spent watching it. I'd like to know the total amount invested by the time you were finished.

[@Julie-gd2vb]

I have watched this show several times. Love it!

[@SmashedGlass]

Absolutely love the color scheme, inside and out. Great job, sir!

[@jurgenridders402]

Für mich immer noch eins der schönsten Autos die gebaut wurden und auch gut Restauriert. Wirklich gut gemacht. Danke das sie dem kleine ein neues Leben geschenkt haben und Danke für eins der besten gemachten Videos.

[@dp771]

Verrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyy good restoration. It looks so good. Great job. It's good to see another old classic given a new lease of life. Enjoy it.

[@rojack1947]

Now that was worth my time watching. What an amazing job. You have the patience of a professional. I never knew how much there was to restoring a car like that. I understand the price tag to those type projects now. And I do think they are worth it. I had a 57 Beetle back in 1069 when I was in Germany and loved it Plus a BMW Isetta. I will be getting both of those in the near future and dream about my younger years. Thank you for all your time and patience in doing that and letting all see how it was done.

[@robertlibengood]

I worked for vw five years brought back great memories fantastic work

[@Briterflix]

The quality of this restoration is the best I've seen in years and I've seen just about every restoration show there is. Great job. May GOD continue to bless you.

[@ArcadeGames]

I rather watch this than most automotive restoration shows on TV. They never really show you the process like this video does. Great job!

[@pinpointism]

this guy doesnt have a clue

[@MrTopanga44]

I bought this car from Ed around 2015 and kept for many years. It was beautiful and nicely done. I only sold it because it was so nice, I didn't want to leave or drive it for fear of a scratch or ding. I now have a 64 with a worn partina.

[@edwillson7781]

Thanks for the post.

[@danielblanco3435]

Thank you for sharing your time and work with everyone, I am in the process of getting one and rebuilding it as well, very good video , enjoy the vw beetle. Thanks again Daniel

[@sobelou]

What a fantastic job!! You got a virtually new bug! Reminds me so much of my first car, a 67 with a 1500 cc engine. Still miss its straightforward simplicity after so many years.

[@sobelou]

@John Schenon Aber Natürlich!

[@erick1670]

This is a great build! The bug is one of my favorites cars. The Bug, The Mustang, The Corvette of that period.

[@junopty]

From Panama ... Thanks for all the details, you did an excellent restoration

[@peterzinia3767]

The fact that you sprayed it in the garage open air leaves me in awe! I wouldn't dare try that. My Woman would kick my ass if she caught me. Awesome job!!

[@mickdebrou9235]

You sir are a genius! The attention to detail is off the chart. Absolutely loved to before and after shots.

[@robertnelson9381]

Stop

[@ponsaravanan]

You sir, You should have a million likes

[@wingedfoot198]

This video reminisced about my 68 Bug and many fond memories during those tender years. Thanks!

[@martinnauta4385]

I like how positive you are. Grat job, lots of patience. Love the color scheme, very tasteful. Job well done.

[@rhondamorgan4900]

You are one bad dude with that bug!!! You are absolutely awesome. You make it look so easy. Thks

[@pietropigna6676]

Amazing restoration , i never have seen an incredible video like this, and you are totally perfect restorer, from the frame to the engine, from the bodywork to the upholstery and ending with an infinite patience with so much intelligence, a compliment for the excellent work you have done.

[@kumarchandb]

So good! Such a great hard work put by your dad shows his love and dedication towards cars!

[@gtam8496]

WOWWWW!!! You"re amazing brother!! I drove a '78 BUG in HS 43 years ago and this video brought back a lot of memories.

[@tokugawashogun6197]

You just blew me away....respect for the hard work... people like u produce real gold .. love your video.

[@afaketwo]

my favorite part was the engine teardown !! you showed everything. you are very professional! from top to bottom great build

[@gojoe2833]

👌 you're giving me the inspiration to restore my factory A/C 1966 Corvair Monza 4 door hardtop. It's in decent shape but could use an interior and exterior refresh. Awesome job, enjoy the car!! Long live air-cooled cars!!!

[@kyledavis4890]

The corvairs shared interior bits I think with the Buick skylark or maybe Skyhawks of that era... my son has a 63 corvair convertible.

[@canoelew2288]

Excellent! I yearn for my first car a 63 Bug. I will NEVER miss the 6 volt system.....

[@TeddieWr]

What a fantastic job. Great narration.

[@MurrayEstes]

Ed thanks so much for your efforts. It brings back so many memories for the 70s. Aloha and mahalo nui loa, Konaboyz Honolulu, Hawaii

[@edwillson7781]

Thanks for the shout-out from Honolulu. Our latest project is a 1961 Austin Healey sprite that lived it's life in Honolulu. See Bugeye sprite restoration. Ed

[@nicolai7840]

just aquirred my first bug, a 1963, does not need restoring, but i like to know about the car, so thanks for posting this vid ! learned alot. greetings from Denmark.

[@elviebrown157]

One of the best VW Beetle Restorations I've seen. The Restorer seems to be a cool guy, with a good attitude, throughout the build, other than breaking a Windshield. Cool Music Score, used on the build too.

[@DarkKnight-tz9lg]

Hello from Scotland! Great video. Your determination was admirable. The best thing about this video,..... just you a normal guy, in your garage at home, toolbox in hand with a passion!! I just love that! It's heartwarming that your son was involved too, great camera work!! You know these days the whole father - son bonding seldom happens anymore, treasure it!! What your doing with your son is what i wished i had with my father, so (to your son) you have no idea how fortunate you are, stay as close as you are now with your dad make that bond last a lifetime, and never forget how incredibly "cool" your dad is, and how very very fortunate you are!. It's a wee shame we didn't get to see your wife drive the car in the final few seconds of the video though hahaha 😊

[@bambangnugroho7192]

Great Job for an old Man, You treat the old bug like a Lady, my highest appreciation Sir.

[@jorgeleludak1299]

The best restoration I've seen, one man, congratulations

[@Noiboy1987]

Picking up my 68 bug in two days. This has inspired me soooo much. Thanks for an awesome video!

[@patsheeran3836]

We just bought property and inside its beat up shed are two early 60’s bugs. One may be convertible. They are in rough shape but still recognizable!! Friends told me there’s market for one as restore project and 2nd for parts. We’ve found odd things in barns but this is a first. We’re in New England. How do I even start the quest for honest market place, price evaluations, VW fan networks, parts dealers, etc., etc. Hate to see them abandoned and ignored for 5 more decades!!!!'!! Any help appreciated

[@johncabot9058]

@@patsheeran3836: I'm interested, are you near Wisconsin?

[@philippedavid6407]

You make it look so amazingly easy to restore a Bug! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@billalhossain3134]

Hello from Birmingham, England, UK. I salute your technical ability & your passion on this project. Thank you.

[@kyoshmaster6119]

Mr. Ed you have a god-like pair of hands when it comes to cars. Beautiful restoration!

[@gerrymiles4278]

Great video , enjoyed watching it very much,. Brings back memories of my first car ever owned, driving up a big hill on my moped at the time .paid a guy $550.00 for his 1968 beetle. Then had the engine rebuilt, swap a newer 1970 body on the frame and had it painted. This was my first car ever owned manual transmission, had my neighbour professor teach me how to drive a standard. So many fond memories of that car, wish I still had it. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us .you did a great job on this very iconic car for the people. Das auto.

[@pastorvlogmotovlog3874]

Muito profissional o serviço, parabéns, deixando meu Like, abraço.

[@fairworld2522]

Beautifully covered. Best video so far

[@DJAakaAnsell]

I hope this man, realizes how absolutely talented he is, you make, something that would be daunting for the normal handy man, and make it look so easy. AWESOME Thx.

[@amrsamyounis]

This is one of the bravest restoration projects I've seen so far, great job Ed. The roof opening and lining seems the most difficult though.

[@dawadeezeeplaylist8620]

This is my favorite video of all time. You did an amazing job and have inspired the heck out of me. Thank your showing us this. I cheered and clapped when it was all done.

[@trosslv]

Great job. I had a 1968 VW that was painted Plum Crazy Metallic Purple when I was in high school. Fond memories.

[@rcWizzard]

Ed, thank you So much for video taping and sharing this,,,,,, adventure. Reminds me of my 65 & 69 Bugs back in the 70's & 80's, when I was young.!!

[@saeidroshani4037]

you do very well i love this vw car this be majic care whit youre restoration ...well down ...million like