Pro Street Sleeper Build! LT4 in a '66 VW Squareback |

Can we stuff an LT4 + Tremec 6 speed in a ‘66 VW Squareback Type 3 Variant 1600?
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[@hahaha12345678993]

look at this guy using terms like hypotenuse, there is a math teacher out there rejoicing

[@kalybnielsen4183]

Are you a math teacher? Are you rejoicing? That's funny

[@chrisforgan731]

the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the square of the two sides.

[@BillyBigRiggin359]

Welcome to basic suspension geometry... lol

[@stevencoons450]

There is a english teacher out there in tears when she sees/hears the word...FITMENT!

[@Smokkedandslammed]

I wish I was high on potnuse.

[@nicks_mix]

Essentially it's a home made car with a VW body attached to it. I can't believe how rust free the body is!

[@ronyoutu]

I kept thinking.... "wrecking a mint Type III"

[@BillyBob-fd5ht]

I like to insure my 66 vw, Will you be using it for deliveries, has there been any modifications done to it

[@pkf4124]

Mine wasn’t that rust free 25 years ago. This one’s a gem.

[@oblio125]

It makes me feel old that these guys had never seen one of these cars before. I took my Drivers Test in a 68 Type 3 in 1971. It was an automatic version, same colour as this one, and it stalled twice during the test but I still managed to pass. This build looks awesome and I really appreciate the body style being kept alive.

[@adrianspeeder]

Never heard or seen one before this.

[@jaredlancaster4137]

I'm a teenager and it made me feel old that none of these guys had seen one. I've never even been in an air cooled VW but I know what a type 3 is!

[@brendoncheves]

I know what you mean. Drove a 68 Type 3 in high school in the 80s. Same Brick Red color as this one. But not surprised these guys have never seen them before. Type 3s fell apart just looking at 'em. By the 90s there really weren't any left on the road.

[@Rabblewitz]

I don't remember ever seeing one of these growing up, but I knew they existed and have seen pictures of them.

[@andylewis7360]

Takes epic skills to stall an auto. Respect is due! 😁

[@peterlisyak5396]

This guy has an amazing vision and work ethic, what a build

[@stromgards]

Waow, you are really awesome fabricater. So easy to understand your work. When are you going to race it? And where?

[@timothybailey7118]

The best builds start with “Why not?”

[@TommyRibs]

Used to see these all the time back in the 70’s and 80’s. Can’t remember the last time I saw one.

[@pauldacosta5619]

OH MY GOD! I OWNED THAT CAR! I bought it from the original owner from the St. Thomas way. Brought it back to Chatham 11 years ago. I can't believe the rope is still on the front bumper and the tuck tape on the front windshield.

[@pauldacosta5619]

I would love to come and see it!

[@71Kabomb]

That’s wild man, I knew some history on it, but not much

[@deltabloo]

Nice! I’ve always wanted to do this with a VW Squareback or Fastback. Just rip all the Volkswagen out and put a full frame with a V8 in it!

[@IR-nq4qv]

This thing is going to rip! A full flip front with the wiper cowl included would alleviate a lot of clearance issues right up to the windshield. Looking forward to the full build series.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

👍Great idea!

[@ESCOTCH]

as in: rear bumper hinge, full front flip...

[@AlexSwavely]

Do a full Triple hinge with hydros ALA Project Binky + funny car

[@AJCsr]

VW square back is a car l always thought would be pretty cool to hop up. My parents had one back in the 70's. Although the route l would have gone would be a turbo charged Subaru engine rear or mid mounted !

[@bernardausterberry9795]

VW type 3 and Audi Fox only 2 door wagons I've never seen. What a rare find.

[@72Dexter72Manley72]

This video just popped up on my feed. What is funny about this video is, for over 20 years I talked about putting a turbo charged engine in the front of a square back. But I never pulled the trigger on it. Instead, I bought an N/A 2JZ engine, added a turbo to it. And put that into my 74 Datsun 260Z. 😎😎😎

[@okaminekokami4930]

Wow half a season of project Binky in one episode.

[@ralphallen5779]

Verbalizing issues with other experts is critical to any complex project 👍

[@stovepipe6769]

Love it, Something original that you don't see everyday.

[@peterad1529]

Air cooled vws are near and dear to me so the older I get the more original I like to see them. That being said your projects have been pretty cool and I guess the world can spare one square back for deboss garage 😊

[@patrickvanhoesen9425]

😂😂 I feel the same way. Its just a squareback! Lol. Ive owned so many ACVW's over the years. Were not gonna miss this SB 😅

[@fredbecker607]

I learned to drive in a 62 beetle. First car was an early 60's squareback.

[@ShaunHensley]

@@patrickvanhoesen9425 Squarebacks and especially notches were highly sought after during the vw craze of the 80s

[@peterad1529]

@@ShaunHensley I’ll take a notch back any day 😊

[@jeffsmith2144]

No they can't. I'm tamping mad!!!! Fricking butchers!!!

[@merlepatterson]

I remember seeing those VW's everywhere when I was a kid.

[@quattroduane]

Can’t believe that tuck tape on the windsheild is still holding. Been on there for about 8 years!

[@NeverLetOff]

such an awesome build and video. this was a pleasure. the videography was very good too and he is great on camera. prime editing as always, making a 40 minute video seem not long enough. cheers

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

So much work has gotten done , any one that has done any of this know that it's so much easier said than done. Thanks Brent. Central California watching

[@richard3141592638]

That frame table is great - and to see you nudging the engine around - really helps get it all set/positioned. Great video (so far)

[@trojan6530]

What a great build...owned a 67 back in high school. Would love a sleeper like that!!!

[@Brian54789654]

Really enjoyed the video. Can't wait to see it run. I had a 1969 Squareback "Guam Bomb" from '77 to '79 while stationed there in the Navy. It was 1600 with dual carbs and I was contemplating shipping it back stateside, but it stayed behind for another sailor to enjoy.

[@pkf4124]

I was happy with the twin carb 1.6 sport in my 68. Cant Imagine how much fun this will be to drive with that massive lump in it.

[@v8motors.]

Blokes in sheds with a vision can build anything, some really unique setting out ideas in this video. Excellent. 👍

[@Greenytica]

Teardown is always the most fun bit.

[@csj9619]

Fantastic idea for a project car build! I really dig weird stuff like this, especially 'cause it's fast.

[@helixhippie]

I love what you did and I hate that you did it. I'm one of the really old dudes who worked on those when they were new. It's a pretty rare car and it could have been restored. I would love too! BUT... Let's face it, us old guys who wish we could save everything, would have drug that thing home with great hopes and dreams while it sits outside and returns to the earth.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thank you for that

[@barntech2291]

This is super cool! About the time I felt like I should start a new project you brought us back to reality with the reminder that we just watched months of work in 30 minutes.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

22:53 was worth the price of admission.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Chev, Ford, Volkswagen, Franken-Rod....This is without a doubt...the most ridiculous, out-to-lunch, What-The-Hell_Were-You-Thinking project that anyone has ever ventured to take on....... And I FrEaKiN Love it!!!!

[@christianwernher9559]

This is pure art and fun to watch.

[@caseyspeer8179]

Well there you go you can be the Canada family of Street outlaws

[@dannyd174]

I had a 72’ Squareback, this makes me want that one back!

[@jedclampett6466]

I had a baby blue '67 in 1974. Fabulous rig.

[@markbrown2296]

I had a 1971 Squareback when I lived in Port Hueneme, CA and had a similar idea. I'm glad to see such a cool platform getting recognized.

[@veedubtuner]

This is baddass!! When I was a kid and first got into cars and VW's specifically, I always thought a Squareback with a V8 upfront and tuber rear would be cool. Glad to see it being done. Gonna live vicariously through you lol. Subscribed!!

[@johnd21]

That thing is gonna be a ripper. One things for sure, it’s one of a kind. Can’t wait to see it done

[@ace1usmc]

I've owned two Type 3 Squarebacks in my life. This right here is my dream build. I've ALWAYS wanted to make a killer sleeper out of a '67 Squareback.

[@shannonbranson7132]

I wanted to do this with my fastback. Too many projects right now! Very cool!!

[@mk1jack]

The parts you procrastinate most over are the ones that usually take the least time, such a true statement

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

CHECK OUT THAT FRAMING TABLE. EXCELLENT!

[@bryanmorgan8501]

I can't wait to see this car go down the track

[@scottketterer1672]

Man, much as I love a Squareback with air-cooled in it - I'm into this.

[@ChasB2010]

I owned a '64 VW Squareback Varient S, dual carbs, from '64-'69. Great little car.

[@pagosa1040]

I could smell a chapter of my childhood through the phone.

[@ralphallen5779]

You guys are having way too much fun 🎉

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Its a great life

[@PapiDoesIt]

My first car was a Type 3 fastback. I used to dream about doing this in high school! Instead of learning French I was doodling what I thought the chassis should look like so I could install a big block Chevy. Of course the only modification I could afford was headers and coil over shocks in the rear, which didn't help handling at all.

[@CoryMT]

I'm 5 minutes in and I love the energy.

[@dameagerbeaver7703]

Hmmmm, 🤤 The Wolfsburg emblem on the steering wheel. Sweet project and I’ll check out the website! Thanks to you, your family and your crew.

[@evoltnvii]

You had me at squareback!

[@mjc8248]

Back in the early 90's a local guy had one with a chevy small block in the rear with a v-drive going to a 9". He helped me do a similar setup on a chevy s10 using a big block. The truck is long gone but last i heard the vw was still around sitting in storage.

[@mndlessdrwer]

That is going to be such a cool build. The car is super cute and happy and then it'll have enough power to make you lose your shit.

[@jamesmanns6363]

I bought 5 of them from an estate in Coweta oklahoma. Bout 7 yrs ago. Made sure they went to good home

[@bobbyrosa4652]

Love the way he envisioned this & especially the way he executed this design!!!

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Great little hot rod ! So glad when you introduced the tire and wheel package ! A couple of groves in the rears and your off running down the main street ! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻. Saw a similar year flat back for sale on Hwy - 8, across from the " Brick " in K. W. The car lot was displaying it outside? It looked NEW, a fresh build? It was a cream colour. Show worthy! Pretty rare wagon. Love the look that your going for. A great sleeper? It will make big noise right away! I don't mean the exhaust note. A bolt on cowl is a great option ! Good luck, can't wait to see and hear this little beast take flight ! Thanks guys! ✌🏻👍🏻🤘🇨🇦, 🍁 Ontario.

[@BruceBusby]

Why not! What a fun project!

[@rickylefleur2158]

Awesome sauce, can't wait to see it running.

[@trojan6530]

Dude your building skills are SUPER Impressive and this episode was a Pleasure to watch...cant hardly wait for the next one!! 👍

[@rickeyracer44]

Mucho work, Mucho Cool. Can't wait to see the completed build. th' "Vee-Weapon"

[@massminer2343]

Man every time I watch a deboss video I'm excited to see the awesome projects and excellent filmmaking. But then I get bummed out because my project is 3000 miles away from where I currently live and work and I can't put the time in to work on it

[@fastinradfordable]

An excuse. Is an excuse. Is an excuse.

[@cyntax_error]

Such an awesome build! Can't wait to see this progress

[@darrellkelly7614]

This guy's THE REAL DEAL...so many licks t steal.🎉😢

[@greenmountainsuriving]

I cannot wait to see this build come full circle

[@davidgleason6400]

This is and will be an awesome build. Great imagination and foresight. Can’t wait to this car come together. Nice!

[@steptowdaughters2633]

Hervorragend, das wird ein harter VolksWagen. Volksie

[@jagharingenyoutube]

The project we didnt know we needed. Love it!

[@WBOS72]

Looking forward to this! Awesome project.

[@alanpaulick7815]

Awesomely done guy's. Thanks for sharing.

[@darrellalward9634]

Nice progress, cannot wait until the next update.

[@joeyarnold2397]

Always satisfying seeing a car build go from imagination to reality. I love seeing how its all done.

[@johnkranz4004]

That’s a KILLER KOOL Build Looks Awesome so far Can’t wait for the next video

[@davidmcleod9892]

Hiya! Watch you fellas all day. Good understanding between experienced engineers. Remember these variants in Africa in the day. Talk about “sleeper”? Goodness me. Looking forward to the finished product. Thanks.

[@parapunta]

Amazing build. Great craftsmanship!!

[@Metalwolf765]

Love this build, want to see the whole thing!

[@tomcleghorn4005]

The time lapse sure made that look easy! And fast! Can’t wait too see if it will wheelie

[@craigcaggiano431]

Love how much of the build of the frame has been completed… looking forward to your next video to see how far that one takes us through the journey

[@andylewis7360]

What a cool build! Love it! Can’t wait to see this little wagon scoot!

[@paulmartin8212]

this will be fun to watch go together. great editing as usual. good tunes during the time lapse.

[@pnzrfst]

Great build! But it hurts my heart that a beautiful early Square had to die for it.

[@johnt.848]

I was thinking along the same lines until I saw how much rust was hidden behind the guards. It could have been restored, but it it still wouldn't have been original then.

[@stanleymartin1613]

Neat stuff. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

What the hell. This dude is insane and a master craftsman. Some advise. If you look at traditional VW square back race cars the front end usually flips up as one piece with fenders attached. So that might solve your clearance and access issues. It would flip forward. Then again those are fiberglass bodies. Also you could go higher in the rear for ride height since the rear tires are so huge. Since it’s a hot rod a rake look is cool. Also it would just be a body raise not the actual suspension.

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

This is a WILD build!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@michaelsidhu4079]

Absolutely terrific build! Looking forward to the next instalment. 😎

[@greatdaneacdc]

I had one of those in 1978 Cool little car

[@smavtmb2196]

Very cool/unique build. Fantastic job

[@davebarr1930]

Yeah, I'd definitely do it. I had a 66 fastback that I built a full chassis in and a big block almost 30 years ago

[@debarra136]

This kicks arse. Great work men.

[@painedinks]

That thing is going to fly considering back in the day I had a 55 bug with a 150hp 2110cc engine in her, and you're going 650hp!! She's going be a vw squareback rocket! Nice!!

[@bandjolyn]

Wowww. I love this video. So fascinating. I've never seen a frame build before. Good work boys, can't wait to see this finished out!

[@shaunh227]

Brilliant build, and the pace of this first part of the process is great too 👌🏻

[@robertburdett3411]

This is great, my first car was a red VW Type III wagon. Still miss that car, love what you are doing with this one!

[@johnzadkovich2990]

Great build! Nice to see something original.

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

WHERE THE HECK DID HE FIND THAT OLD VW SQUARE? IT'S IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE TOO

[@CarswithNash]

My parents had one of those when my older brother was an infant, it was very unreliable and finally broke down in the middle of a road trip so my parents sold it to an auto wrecker. That wouldn’t be my choice of cars to build but mad respect for the amazing chassis build and how the project is coming together overall.

[@sloqlap7822]

This is always what I've wanted to do.

[@stephengordon576]

This is a sick build. Please keep us posted!

[@williamcordle-FLman]

Looks great guys.

[@keithreilly386]

My grandmother had one of them when I was younger was beige

[@prototype3a]

This is sort of wild. I've never seen this VW before.