Removing body on VW Beetle

[@philcappellini2820]

All of us DIY'ers often lack tools & proper equipment and sometimes we do sketchy things. But you and that bar stool have taken sketchiness to a whole new level 😊. Thanks for the video. I am looking forward to future ones.👌

[@bobboskey6571]

I had to replace the driver's side pan and the VW junkyard in Denver pulled a similar body from their yard. I used a cold chisel to open up the tunnel and the bottom. Then I did the same on my 66' bug. Undid the bolts along the edge of the car on both vehicles and bolted the good one onto my bug and used roofing sealant to finish the job. Took a day of hard bustin' to get it done.

[@SteveBueche1027]

Man,you SO are making me want to go get another bug and dig into it. Thanks for putting these videos out.

[@vwcoco]

I got one or two you can have but I’m in U.K.

[@eddystellini2548]

Thanks for your videos. I replaced the floor pans in my 69 beetle. I wouldn’t have attempted it without your instructions. Thanks again.

[@secoff1]

In theory it is easy to separate the body and pan but oh boy those bolts! what a pita!! I've done 4 cars and thats enough for me. That squeak sound oh man I know it well. I've done all mine in summer on the driveway and get so hot doing that job. I do find it easier to just remove door and all just to make it really light

[@baileynick9803]

Giving me loads of inspiration to get on and do a beetle like this myself 😁

[@Devildog1962]

I have watched all but 2 of your videos. I have enjoyed them, and I'm looking forward to many more. CT is the guy who got me watching VW videos and I feel you have got a very bright future ahead of you just like I thought he did!!!! Keep up the good work.

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

I have a 72 Super Beetle that has a good body, but I suspect there’s some hidden body and frame rust they conveniently covered with lots of gooey mastic undercoating! I plan on lifting the body , probably this coming winter…. I’m having a shop built this summer with a lift to make it easier! Thanks for all the hints and how too!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Good explanation and video. Looking forward to the repair vids.

[@reach4reason471]

Finally a bug video with commentary!

[@MacksDad]

I’ve pulled of several Beetle bodies and had a built plenty of work arounds to support the shell. The engine hoist and very sturdy saw horses did the trick. This will become my preferred method from now on. Thanks for the ideas. Back to work!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Great timing on that pan drop lol!

[@mattevans9193]

Excellent quality video and instruction.

[@SkyJeep701]

Awesome thanks so much for doing this.

[@garagechronicles9008]

Have a look at my beetle chassis separation video. I did it in one move. Pretty cool.

[@EngineeredToDesign]

Great in depth video thanks for the tips! I will be tackling this soon

[@67VWForever]

16:40. Keep in mind that they didn't think it was necessary for the 67 bug to put the bolts in this location anymore mine didn't have these bolts, it was seam sealed over and yes it was never taken apart before this car is 100% original ..

[@DuckmanCycles]

Looking good my dude! I need a big rotisserie like that 😁👍🏻🦆💩

[@SkyJeep701]

BTW yes you must disconnect the throttle cable as it routes through center tunnel if the car body.

[@vwcoco]

👍 nice going !!

[@rscruiser3533]

Thank you for the Tip on getting the bolts out. --- Too bad there isn't access to the bolts to get a little lube on them -- but it is what it is --- Will be following along ------ I want to take the body off my '70 Bug ----- Rodney

[@lindarock4128]

on the napolean hat bolt ur talking about u can drill a hole through the side of that bracket and spray liquid wrench threw the small hole it works

[@lindarock4128]

yup thats what my husband did

[@lindarock4128]

worked great

[@mattlee007]

great video definitley learned a thing or two ... and subcribed cheers

[@Carl-un1ev]

Thanks for the tips really helps🔥

[@mostlycars7586]

awesome. love your videos. thank you!

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Nice work!!!

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Awesome video thanks.

[@timhause6956]

Great video, ever consider selling your rotisserie's?

[@mostlycars7586]

Thanks for this. Seems like most people remove the doors and weld a brace in place. Any opinion on that. Thanks again.

[@callahansgarage]

This is only necessary if the heater channels are in bad shape or being replaced. I talk about this at length in my heater channel series.

[@gatormcclusky1]

AWESOME! Very informative! Do you have any bugs for sale? Or suggest where I should look? I mainly want a baja. Thanks man. I'll keep watching 😁😎

[@timbrown9535]

Are there years where you can no longer separate the body from the frame?

[@greezyzgurage]

Hi and great video. Does the type 3 Fastback body come off the same way?

[@callahansgarage]

The type 3 bodies come off yes. But the configuration of the floor pan and body mounts are all a little different. I will have a type 3 floor pan video coming out in a month or two.

[@mattcourtemanche3403]

I'm considering buying a 73 baja, but there is lots of rust, I'm not sure it's worth it. Can I send you pics and get your opinion? BTW my son's name is Callahan!

[@mdob5724]

Nice job, look forward to more videos. I subscribed. You mentioned you had a Ghia, do you have any videos on that?

[@callahansgarage]

I have restored several ghias for customers over the years. I do not have any videos currently, but maybe in the future.

[@ronacree7488]

What are you using as the lifting point for the rear?

[@callahansgarage]

I was using a ratchet strap around the rear apron. You could also use the bumper brackets if the mounts are solid.

[@ORTLIEBRC]

is removing the body on an oval window the same as this?

[@thomasnoteboom1531]

Ok i see how you did it, good thing i have a trustworthy stool too, ha ha

[@curtissimpson7856]

Speaking of rust have u fixed any beetles rusted in quarter panels at the vent from the foam behind pannel

[@callahansgarage]

Too many to count.

[@curtissimpson7856]

@@callahansgarage any tips

[@callahansgarage]

The only real option is to open it up, clean as much out as you can, close it back up and treat the inside as much as possible

[@Bob-Mann]

Hi, in another video (Nathan’s garage) YT channel, he said you have to remove the engine to take the body off? Did you not need to remove the engine ? Thanks in advance ❤ from 🇬🇧

[@callahansgarage]

If you had dual carbs those would need to be removed. Otherwise it is not necessary to remove the engine to pull the body.

[@psyneurb]

Thanks

[@audioguy5]

Hey man great channel. Do you have schematics on that body rotisserie? If not you should (for a price…lol). Keep posting!

[@callahansgarage]

I will have a video and blueprint of the rotisserie at some point in the future.

[@johnluna9915]

How freaked out should I be when I hear loud bangs when I slowly break the firewall bolts loose?

[@carlingas666]

I need to find a friend that knows how to work on bugs and help me disassemble my car so I can do a pan restoration.

[@hummus9709]

Lots of KZbin and forums, everything is a one man job even with a lack of tooling. Dropped my engine with a block of wood and a car jack

[@carlingas666]

@@hummus9709 yes, that’s what I’m doing. I’m watching a lot of videos. It seems pretty easy or not too hard. Luckily, my bug only has surface rust that can be removed and paint over metal with anti corrosion paint. No sheet metal or welding needed except a small area below the rear window. But I’m going to have a professional do that. Other than that, I’m mostly doing most of the restoration my self.

[@mattmichael6792]

How do we find Callahan’s Garage in the real world so that we can become an actual customer?

[@callahansgarage]

You can message me through instagram @callahan_inc

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Oh man yeah those rusty bolts are not fun!

[@bernardolagnitonjr7851]

A never ending story