Part 25! 1968 Volkswagen Bug Rear Window Install...What Was The Final Decision? 🤔

Part 25! 1968 Volkswagen Bug Rear Window Install...What Was Ian's Final Decision ? 🤔
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Ian Roussel takes the 1940 Chevy Side windows and transmutes them into a one of a kind split rear window for the Volkswagen Bug. He then uses magic (fiberglass) to lock them into place in his garage.
"Car Building Is Fun! Lets keep it that way."~ Ian Roussel
Ian worked and studied at a bronze casting foundry as a young man, where he learned to create models, armatures, molds and finished sculptural artwork in all mediums and finishes. Ian is fascinated by the artistic process of sculpture. He brings this knowledge to his car customizations, to his TV show audience, and now he brings it to you, his growing KZbin audience.
The backstory...
Ian has decided to lower this VW Beetle 6 inches to get it to the ground and start radically modifying this beat up 1968 VW Beetle, but like most things that were once going to find the fate of the crusher, he once again proves you can do some amazing things in your garage with some imagination, fearlessness and a willingness to make mistakes as you create. 🥴
His fascination stems from the seemingly limitless customization opportunities for this vehicle. Join Ian on a wild ride through his mind 👽 as he envisions then fabricates his most radical ideas to date.
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[@fullcustomIan]

We wish every single one of you a happy and healthy New Year! We appreciate every single one of you that takes time to watch, subscribe, comment and like! We will see you soon in 2024! Comment below some of your favorite things you learned from our first year on KZbin 😎😎 Happy 2024! 🎉🎉 “Car building is fun! Let’s Keep it that way!” Ian and Jamie Roussel

[@IndridCool54]

2024 is gonna rock! Happy New Year to you and Jamie! 🎉🎊

[@jessieharris2502]

Happy new year.

[@40momba]

I hope you kids have a wonderful New years eve and a 2024 that exceeds your goals & dreams. George the glass man👽👽

[@ronnielester2933]

Always looking for you and bad Chad's videos, you guy got crazy vision and make the coolest stuff.

[@IndridCool54]

@@ronnielester2933 Artists 👍🏼

[@bruceolmsted3544]

Your years of building vehicles is paying off with the recognition from manufacturers. This is, in my opinion, a giant leap in you becoming the premier builder of your generation. Also, Jamie is producing professional videos. Love watching your progress and will remember those who support you two.

[@IndridCool54]

Shoutout to Evercoat for helping Ian with this project! 👍🏼👍🏼 I can’t wait to see what he does with all that product! 😎🌵

[@billriley3347]

Bravo! The split window was the way to go. Love your style and your work,keep it up

[@aarwarkil]

Love it!! Anyone else seeing Darth Vader? Also, I still want to see the rear fenders reversed. Thanks Jamie and Ian

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Evercoat is the best and .thank you for getting behind Ian and Jamie. They are so deserving, 😊

[@fullcustomIan]

Yes they are!

[@johnboydTx]

Split windows is fantastic 👏👏 Reminds me of 1960s drag racing Masks drivers wore 🤔.. Well done 👍 enjoy ✌️👽

[@ScottBryant-wi7gb]

Happy New Year to all! Ian, you are my hero. I hope you never change.

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Holy crap. You got that pretty close to the 1950 split window Bug. How cool is that

[@rickteegarden5763]

Rear split windows; GENIUS!

[@JohnnyJalopyArt]

i think the decision to making your own windows was a spot an call!!!!! the windows shapes and size is spot on the flow from air clearer to other is super!! Dude I am struggling to make back window in Kona#5 this helps tons!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Those spilt windows look killer on that VW. Outstanding job on cutting and fabing the frames. Wishing you two a Happy New Year and a very successful 2024.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@stefantrnacek1394]

I really love the rear windows. It really sets the rear off.

[@Patshes]

Happy and lots of successful builds for the new year for both of you . Glad you took the route for the twin rear windows . I also vouched for that on KZbin.

[@thelandrethfarm4782]

Boy, the split window really finished the back! ( also love the shark fin)

[@yrdGBA]

You are going to like the Fiber Tech, it is badass strong ! Been using it for years along with all the Evercoat products, good stuff

[@rjp1974]

Love the bug progress!!! Defo rocking the 2-1B medical droid from Empire strikes back vibe for me!!!!

[@The-Idea-Man]

All the windows look great just as they are. I'd say to forget the "portholes", never liked them even on vans. The smooth, rounded roof lines are perfect.

[@Erwin010169]

Looks awesome Ian! It's my ASMR watching you create, can't wait for the next part. Happy New Year and stay safe you both!

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!

[@TX-biker]

Love the speedy operation of the window final work👍🏽

[@waynethomas1882]

Love the back window idea!

[@laurensmith1828]

Great idea ,it looks like the old delivery vans fron the 40s. I seen the bug in the last video with the cat eye windows on and thought omg it looks ugly. I was wondering if i missed a video. That thing is awesome!

[@Mopar46]

Congratulations on not going with the side windows; and congrats on the rear split window idea. Love watching how your ideas come to fruition.

[@hayesdesign1]

You facegram... legend...i love how you approach a job..you're more like a sculptor than a car fabricator ... can never doubt you're ideas either you can make just about anything work... happy new years guys

[@michaelbristol6467]

He started out doing metal sculpture work before he got into cars. 😉✌

[@fullcustomIan]

Thanks 👍

[@mikemc5290]

I watched the roof come together on the Chevy yesterday. It's looking fantastic. I could see the VW in the background, so glad you opted to rethink the rear windows you nailed it with split window. Perfect.

[@Dx-Volcano]

In my book a VW Split always hits the mark..no mater the bug year! Happy New Year to you Both ❤️

[@dustyoldhat3543]

Happy New Year y’all. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the ride with y’all.

[@maxyearwood1085]

Retro fitting the split window takes you back to the first models of the VW Bug. Clever idea. Amazing just how many versions of the common VW that have been created and no two alike.

[@freduc5582]

Thanks Dear Ian for your videos in France with RMC ! I think you're the best in your job ! And i apreciate your work, you are the best ! Felicitations ! I've seen all your reportings ! Fred Duc

[@xx_DJ.Cam_xx]

31:20 Ian's creativity and Jamie's editing are awesome!

[@davidgillard4995]

Good job Ian. Looks awesome.👍🏼🇦🇺

[@steveemm9245]

It’s you ian , it looks alien, another great episode glad you didn’t find any windows for the quarters it has enough, I have great faith in you and I am sure you could have made some with your bubble top experience

[@javman03]

Definitely digging the split window work done in this video as compared to the mocked up cat eyes you could see in the background of the last chevy video! Lookin awesome!

[@johnludlam2796]

the help from the manufactures is a smart move on their part. Ian you deserve their support you do some amazing work. Hoping more will join evercoat. they will be my go to body working supplies.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@christopherhuber2517]

Glad to see some companys like evercoat are coming forward to help you with materials. I hope it is just the tip of the iceberge for you in the future

[@Virginia_cough_factory]

I have been watching your shows on TV for years. I finally found you on KZbin! Crazy how you started welding gutters in NY to doing your passion! I will definitely be watching 👀 from now on! I know a little about fiberglass. Sux!! 😆 I used to make epoxy vacuum carbon fiber bumpers for 911's years ago.Thanks for all the teaching and metal lessons Ian!! 🙏 And thanks Jamie for being director/video editor!! 🎉

[@fullcustomIan]

Welcome aboard!

[@BackToTheFutura]

It's getting cooler by the episode, great job on the Windows, really gives it a nostalgic touch. Insane, can't wait to see the next video. I'm supposed to be working but I can't help but watch anticipating the outcome! LOL

[@jeffstephens7958]

I just love watching y'all's videos the idea's that you come up with are just amazing to watch can't wait to see this vw done

[@kevinhall2266]

Looks fantastic. Gives the rear a personality.

[@michaelbristol6467]

They sell all kinds of fancy pvc trim moldings at home depot if you want to get fancy with it. Looking awesome so far man love the split window. Maybe evercoat will send you some of their high build primer when you're ready. The slick and sand or superbuild and the feather fill G2 are all great products. Love it! 😉✌

[@31ratrod]

Evercoat has some really good products. Love the channel guys! Thanks

[@dsc420247]

😂😂 Glad to see I'm not the only one who uses the marker tape measure!!!😂

[@jackmehoff2961]

Love this build ! Happy New Year everyone !

[@roughtrim]

Awesome work as usual! I see a skull design for the rear and a “life size “ key ring for the hoop hole. Now that would be wild!😂

[@twin40dave]

Love the split windows that was a great idea from the guy whobsaid it 😊

[@jmartin70]

Happy New Year and thanks to you both for the many hours of entertainment in 2023.

[@devinrogers6877]

Your eye isn't drawn to the windows , they flow naturally into the styling...awesome as always!

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@renash1815]

Happy New Year Ian and Jamie! Yes, it looks like Darth Vader but reminds me of the windows of the Amityville house. Just need it to glow red. 😆

[@mikethompson8046]

Looks awesome from the rear, almost like a skull.

[@Chris-ud3sb]

The back end looks like Darth Vader’s helmet before you cut the windows in. Cool idea on the split windows!

[@markharris3785]

You are so clever love watching you create cars that are works of art. Praying for all good things for you and your Family in 2024 Regs Mark

[@user-ok6tb8md9w]

Congratulations with evercoat sponsorship , the split window along with the ridge that you put down the top is perfect, your foresight is remarkable! As always thanks for the Ian-Jamie fix , makes my day!

[@davewhite8124]

Really like the look of the real windows great show

[@kennethpeterson6413]

The rear window split glass is a killer idea. Can’t wait to see the finish product.

[@user-tt2lb4rd3f]

Yes I dig it. So glad you guys brought the show to KZbin really feeling the vibe keep it weird in 2024. Peace Love Ace out🎉🎉🎉

[@user-eh8ki3pf9w]

I wish the best for the both of you and that you have a happy, healthy and prosperous new year! I watched your new videos on tv and they are lacking Jamie’s comments you need to bring her onboard 😁

[@user-zi7lz4yd4q]

That looks awesome! Can't wait to see what's next for this little bug!

[@fullcustomIan]

More to come!

[@JapanScott1]

I’m enjoying this build so much. I can wait to see it completed & driving!

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ronnielester2933]

Nice, it kinda looks like the early bug back glass.👍

[@fartsackjack7081]

who ever wld doubt u hasent watched enuff of ur work ......DUDE U BANG IT 100% EVERY TIME sure love to come help u on a build

[@millguygarage4875]

It looks like the little cartoon baby taxi cab that wanted to be a hotrod & his father wanted him to be a taxi cab 🤗

[@EmptyPocketsOffRd]

Jamie, good job on video editing. Much improvement! Ian, you make it look easy... some parts are easy, and some parts are not... thanks for the entertainment...

[@fullcustomIan]

Thanks! 👍

[@ZonDog]

Amazing work kiddos! Thanks for sharing your experience Ian.😎👍

[@duaneayers6117]

The HEY CULLIGAN MAN sign hanging on your wall is a old advertisement sign for water softeners. Pretty cool.

[@bigtoeflip]

The back looks like a gas mask with the split wind and air filters. So gnarly!

[@davelong8383]

Luv the look the bug is taking on can't wait to see the finished product

[@benandersonn7513]

I think it looks pretty cool!! It was the right choice. If you paint it black, it will kind of look like a Darth Vader helmet. 😅

[@daviddeezmusic2313]

Ian, after all your shows I have seen it's still amazing how you can work without measuring. You are the rightful heir to the throne of Big Daddy, and Chuck Barris.❤

[@joaquinmireles3912]

Ian makes it look easy not easy but great it came with a lot of years of work can't wait to see finished product

[@user-gi1no1pl1l]

don't forget clearance to remove air cleaners with your rear structure fabrication : ) HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@georgemyers6518]

Evercoat has a very good product line. User friendly for diy as well as high quality for body shop use. Every body shop has at least one Evercoat product in their cabinet

[@lowbudgetbob1155]

I think that first window you had would look cool on the back. When you turned it at an angle they would have looked like alien eyes lol.

[@dave-uf8ir]

I like the rear windows also 😊

[@noonehere1793]

Evercoat for the win! Well done folks👍👍

[@temahenoniania6623]

The right call Ian love the split windows can't wait for the rest of the build of the back of the car be amazing

[@MoparJeff]

Happy new year guys 🎉🎉. Congratulations on your sponsorship and as always it’s a pleasure seeing your channel grow.!! Here’s to 100k subscribers for 24’ 😎😎

[@vwcoco]

Those rear windows are perfect ian 👍 thanks for filming Jamie

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad you like them!

[@cherylridone2155]

More cool music, Jamie...great "split window" application, Ian...(David)

[@terryclay6668]

Looking fantastic. Love the refurbished use of other parts. Going to be a sweet vw. I will try to keep up with your progress. Thank you to your great video girl.👍

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Very cool as always, my favourite van window was the mushroom !

[@kumaran7529]

Great job on the split windows Ian. Maybe you could try hubcaps for the side portal windows. Looking forward to the next video.

[@jerrynickell3613]

It's just what it needed! Nice job and great inspiration for the rest of us!

[@fullcustomIan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@paultabone2010]

🎇 Happy New Year Everyone 🎇 🎉 I hope 2024 is the best one yet. Filled with love, laughter and adventures.🥂

[@charleslawrence7194]

I don't have the skills or the ability that you have but I enjoy watching the craftsmanship. You are more than a fabricator. You're truly an artist. I find myself answering your questions with Jamie. We agree on everything. Happy New Year y'all.

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

Split windows nice....and evercoat for stepping up

[@shotsrodder]

Looks good Ian looks like something that they would have done in 1953 if they built a wagon 👍

[@donlandenberg8126]

Lovin' the split window. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@johnglasgow4176]

You sure are progressing groovy I can dig sayings from the 70s thanks for the video

[@rosssuderno1290]

Thats KILLER!!!!! Looks really cool' I know it's way early but in the midst of all the craziness, I'm seeing '37 Ford or '39 Chevy tail lights. Keep on keepin on Ian. Ross

[@davefury66]

💣Ooff 😮! Those split windows look so dope!! Yeah It does look like an old school gas mask. 😎👍🏻🔥💯🤘🏼🍺

[@bruceaskin9645]

Well done on the fiberglass haul , that stuff is not cheap.

[@jasonshaw9240]

Just keep doing ur thing,cause everything you do is a lesson learnt. Thank you for being you. 👍

[@kennyphillips8603]

YES!! The back looks so nice now!!

[@paullatour7012]

Dude, that was an awesome ‘Fred Sanford’ at the beginning!

[@johnnymurray9621]

Ian I used to scrap vw,s and I had a piece of cyl head in my side for years. Anyway I love those bugs and busses keep up the good work.

[@michealadderley9081]

Thought of the Darth Vader helmet look when you fitted the second window , been following you and your builds after watching the video of back from the dead many years ago , and the many collaboration builds with Victor , it's great to see your new KZbin channel going strong 😊

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@mporto-ft6em]

Ian Rouseff vc faz sucesso aqui no BRASIL com seus belos projetos... este Rot Beatle esta top demais, parabens!!!

[@brianwillerton8659]

I dig the hell out of the process! The rear end does look like some kind of alien space mask and I think that's gonna require some 'roided out Metal Flake Dynamic Finish...( not metallic- too wimpy, wimpy, wimpy !) The upper corners for some laser light show? maybe?

[@Friskee62]

And it is coming into shape...thanx to the talented brain and hands of Ian. And of course the video prowess of Jamie.

[@MrJim-gr6xd]

You should’ve placed them about 2-4 inches higher. Awesome build and definitely not hating on your work. You are definitely a master at your craft. Great work sir