PATINA VW BEETLE got in a CAR WRECK Lets fix it.

[@Mikefngarage]

This was REALLY BAD. I was making full swings with a 5lb dead blow. to straighten out that damage. Heavy wrinkles. Really bad kinks in hard to reach areas. This was a no joke damage. Was super tired just from swinging that hammer. Really hard to film too because there were long pauses on what to do next. Figuring out which way to tackle this dent without doing more damage. There was no way to massage that quarter to bring it back with smaller hammers. Just too bad.

[@thomaskinnaman3167]

Man that car just won the lottery - to be towed to Mike's shop!!!

[@MostynFaulkner]

I was thinking the same thing. 🥳🥳🥳

[@baldeagle3161]

Great job! Keep'em on the road. Drive them everywhere everyday !!!

[@michelecrown2426]

You're the man! Your friend is lucky to have you helping out.

[@tomdale1313]

perfect display of your ample skill in body / metal works, txs Mike for sharing you're the "REAL DEAL"...

[@CTmoog]

Dang Mike nice work buddy! 😎😎😎

[@rrs1550]

GREAT JOB/EFFORT...LOVE THE OUT COME...LOOKS LIKE MY LIFE ..DENTS EVERYWHERE, BUT STILL CUGGIN ALONG...

[@j6sj7]

Artistry. There's no other word for it. Most of us have no clue about the kind of work it takes to fix the damage. This gives us some idea, thanks Mike.

[@seang7012]

Wow. Would not have thought you could get it looking this good....

[@diernosaj]

Ruby! So glad she's finally getting back on the road.

[@Mikefngarage]

Yea we welded in the hood tube today and off to Roberts to get her back together.

[@charleslawrence7194]

Great video Mike. I don't feel so bad about using my sledgehammer on the bus. Thanks for the effort you do to keep the old rides on the road. Keep them coming.

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Mike your a genius!

[@MostynFaulkner]

Always great to watch and learn Mike. 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@warrenmink2429]

Awesome that you took this on , absolutely great job , definitely got skills sir ! Thanks for sharing

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Hey Mike ! Back in 73 I ran J.B. into a pile of rocks that Mr. Montalvo put on his yard to keep guy like me out of his yard . The damage was just the same except on the right side . I use a 2X4 with eye bolts through the bumper holes and chained it to a tree and backed up about 20 times at different angles and beat it with a ball peen hammer . I had a extra fender to slap on too .

[@rustybum2]

Mike you are an absolute artist, brilliant job, just what the car needed. Thanks for sharing and best regards from Ireland

[@markverlick8951]

Hey Mike anybody can R&R parts... But to repair old ones and make them work is an art form and very very good keep it up!!!

[@martinharris5017]

Most so-called restorers would have given this wreck a wide berth! Great skills Mike and yet more proof that with hard work and know-how, anything is repairable.

[@backyardkombi5466]

You should charge people and teach a class. More videos like this plz.

[@keegs3154]

Thanks..it was amazing to watch you

[@Itsonlymeee1]

Enjoyed that. Mike a short piece of railway track to use as an anvil might be easier. Nice that your keeping them on the road :)

[@tomswindler64]

Experience old skool body man doing his thing on old skool beetle. Great video,just keep on doing what your doing.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@jackofalltradesgarage]

Great job. back on the road. that is my goal for my 65.

[@caduceus33]

That is some nice bodywork you have done!

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi Mike, most of the folks who might have started on a resurrection like this one properly have given up just at the sight of what a Tantalus job that is.Respect for the patience diligence and know-how, of Real Old School handwork🇺🇸👍🏻😓🛠👏🏻.Greetings.Hubertus🙏🏻🇳🇱🇳🇴🍀☮😊

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Cool, not a bus but just what I have been hoping. A new restore👍 Just finished watching this and awesome job as always. I see now this was just a quick get it back on the road thing but love watching your work no matter what the end result is meant for. I agree it looks cool just the way it is but like you said needs to be safe on the road as well.

[@bobharwood6908]

That was fun to watch! Thanks, Mike/

[@blkcoupequattro]

Did a 912 Porsche nose slam panel it had the nose pushed in by small accident , drilled couple holes in the front apron, eye bolt some bolts and big washers, chained it to a another car solid point then just rocked the little 912 back and forth until the hood fit nicely and closed without much effort. Guy said I was hired after that. Sadly guy who I did work for had to sell his 912 and a 69 911 Targa that had been sitting up In a garage for at least 30 years he was going to have me resurrect it next when his sister fell into hard times.

[@edbenelli5374]

Love it! if you don’t understand VWs, you just wouldn’t understand.

[@besenzon1]

Wow !! New project !!! 👏🤙👍

[@benshore7357]

Good times 🎉 pound metal big hammer better than cutting rust 🎉

[@GregsGarage]

That little porta power did an amazing job of pushing things out. I was wondering if you had a frame post hiding in your garage somewhere... Doesn't look like you needed it!!!

[@Mikefngarage]

I wish. That and a clamp would have been good for this wreck. I keep wanting to make one with a pneumatic pump. But seem to make the porta power work.

[@mattbiscotti6656]

REALLY IMPRESSIVE!

[@SlimWizard69]

Awesome video!

[@johnjason7204]

Mike weld an eye hook add a chain loop around base of telephone pole and back using the weight of car to pull that while backing..you know that needed a frame machine

[@Mikefngarage]

yea needed a frame post for this one it would have really helped. I dont have one. It still would not have come out any better. It was really bad.

[@Buglife59]

You need students this skill must stay alive

[@besenzon1]

Skills 😳

[@fredjones1238]

that's bad when you have to double Stump.

[@vayabroder729]

But wait! Why fix it? It adds to the patina 🤣😂

[@Mikefngarage]

cant drive with one headlight

[@vayabroder729]

@@Mikefngarage😉

[@beemcclary79]

That’s my dads Ruby ❤

[@Mikefngarage]

yup and he will be driving it soon enough.

[@BubbaCamps]

bad ass!

[@alexjinks6172]

How long from start to finish, did it take you ? Kind regards Alex

[@Mikefngarage]

almost 2 days. and not even ready for filler.

[@bugnut82]

Did he have the spare tire in place before the crash? I wonder if it would have helped reduce some damage

[@Mikefngarage]

yea he had a spare

[@fuscavw1]

Frame head bent?

[@type2523]

Won’t it be painted to look nice ?

[@Mikefngarage]

Not this car. He likes Ruby just like that.

[@christofour217]

What year is it?

[@Mikefngarage]

65