Repairing The VW Chassis Pt1 - SICKXTY - Volksrod - Baja / Franken Beetle Build - 32

Todays video we finish stripping down the chassis by removing the boarder pieces of the floor pans, inspect the frame head and come up with a game plan so we can move forward with the build.
Hopefully it will be repairable so we can continue on the chassis push over the next few months and get the Sickxty on schedule for VDUBRUN22!
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[@lawrenwimberly7311]

I like how thorough you are being in fixing all the rot... Rat rod doesn't have to mean rust bucket

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks! I don’t want to tear it apart again down the road and do it all over again…. Doing the best of my ability

[@ibrewster]

This really makes me appreciate the condition my 65' chassis is in. Great vid as usually!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’ve seen worse but I’ve definitely seen better! Glad you’re in in better condition 🤙

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

That repair looks plenty solid to me, Gary. Most people would have patched the holes, without inspecting the inside, so you’re miles ahead on thoroughness. 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s a good point! I’d rather open it up and see what I’m dealing with…. I don’t need it failing especially when the family is in the car.

[@martinharris5017]

I would plate it and make it stronger that stock. Definitely the right way to go Gary. Good work!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Ah, finally someone on the same page as me. Thanks for the bite of confidence 👍😎

[@2GuysandaBug]

Sitting in a hotel in New Orleans watching Vdub videos helps get me out of the funk. Like how you are beefing up the front, I would feel safe riding in that. Keep up the good work, oh and if you would like to use another engine stand let me know.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Doesn’t sound like a bad place to be! There’s more work to be done to beef up the front…. I have faith it’ll be strong enough. I appreciate the offer, I’ll keep you posted!

[@OTTO-1303]

Good work Watching how you overcome the obstacles is very inspirational and motivating

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’m glad something positive is coming from the videos. I appreciate the input!

[@OTTO-1303]

@@VWJawbreaker I could have typed a bunch of other words, but “inspirational” and “motivating” seemed to cover it 🤣🤣🤣

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@OTTO-1303 hey, I’ll take what I can get! 😂🤣

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

that chassis needs a lot off love, but you got this. it will be a very strong chassis at the end. well done sir. keep up the good work.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Needed less love than the body 😂 It’ll be solid when I’m done. Thanks my friend!

[@haskyb9184]

Love this piece of guitar playing over this video at 5 mins. Great progress as always, Gary. Enjoying watching from a cold and wintry UK 🇬🇧

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir, it’s always a struggle to chose music for some reason. Thanks for being here as always and stay warm!!

[@haskyb9184]

@@VWJawbreaker liking your approach to the frame head repair. At first when I saw the extent of the rust, I thought you were mad when you considered repairing, but your cool, calm approach works again. the box steel is a great idea to add that strength. I’ve learnt something new, and you’ve kept me entertained while my pregnant Mrs sleeps the evening away on the sofa next to me 😂 All the best

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@haskyb9184 not sure if it’s the calm, cool approach or I’m just too broke to replace the frame head lol Tied in the way it is it should be more than strong enough for what I’m doing. Wishing the Mrs a smooth pregnancy 🤞

[@williamtanner1372]

I hope no mice were harmed in making this video. Looks like a little overkill repair but that's a good thing. You'll be confident driving it. I have also experienced cutting out the bad metal to find even worse surprises lurked behind it. You are moving ahead nicely, keep it up!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Yes sir, I’d rather have overkill than having to make repairs twice. I also want to set myself up for success down the road…. Never know what may happen! No mice were harmed, haven’t seen a single one since I got the car home actually. Have a great day my friend!

[@antaklugom7389]

I am searching for more of this Continuation Video. Very thoughtful way of strengthening the BulkHead eventhough not the usual whole Replacement which is more difficult to do.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Like the saying goes, many ways to skin a cat. Do what works best for you as long as it’s safe. There’s a video playlist on my channel for the build.

[@VWRICH23]

KILLIN IT SIR !! GOING TO BE GOOD AS NEW

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hope it’ll be as good as new lol

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Great video Gary, Cut out the bad and make good. Looking forward to seeing it put together with pans too. The sickxty will be rockin when done

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir. Should be plenty strong when it’s done. Have a great rest of the week 👍

[@daveayres950]

I like the way you work think things out. It's going to be a good series

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank ya sir. We all have different ways of accomplishing things, this is just the way that I’m doing it.

[@mikehammer4546]

That tunnel looks clean, “SuperClean” 🤪

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s it does! Hope you’re doing well Mike.

[@vayabroder729]

Looks crunchy at the bottom but you’re doing a great job of cleaning it up. I suggest rust converter inside the tunnel. If you’ll treat it like the body it’ll be good. Be careful you don’t overstuff the tunnel because there’ll be hell to pay when you need to replace your front shifter bushing.

[@VWJawbreaker]

It was toasty but manageable. I did soak the inside with ospho and then threw a bunch of paint in there to help keep things at bay. Still plenty of room for the shift rod to come out, I made sure of that 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It’s coming along. Definitely best to run that fuel line inside while you’re there.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank ya sir! I agree with ya, fuel line video will be out next Wednesday.

[@V8N8T]

Por15 is a fantastic product for rusty area's I highly recommend it!

[@VWJawbreaker]

It is a good product but expensive and I’m cheap sometimes 😂

[@V8N8T]

@@VWJawbreaker it is pricey but a little goes a LONG way

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@V8N8T excellent point!

[@deanrobinson3717]

Excellent, looks like the welding is going decent too. More metal back in has to be stronger too. You seem happier that things are going back together well 🙂

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’m definitely happy things are at that turning point and hoping things will really start moving forward soon. Should be nice and strong once I’m done with the repairs. Have a great week and give my love to the fam!

[@deanrobinson3717]

@@VWJawbreaker and to you and yours Gary, and Noah says hi too

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@deanrobinson3717 give him a high five for me!

[@royworks28]

Great job on the repair, I think that was a good way to go. That will definitely be strong enough. Great music, I got to get me some Good old Mike music for my videos. He is so talented

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir, I’m sure it’ll be strong enough for what I’m doing. The good Mike needs to come out with some new music lol

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

nicly done super clean works miracles. its coming along

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s definitely coming along. Hoping to get it in high gear soon.

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Nice and beefy🥩. These are problem areas when the gasket is not used with the inspection panel 😭. Water 💦 gets in and rust begins. I like your solution, plenty of rigidity. 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir. But that’s the interesting part. The front inspection plate had the gasket and I had to almost beat it off as it was stuck in place 🤔

[@GoodOldMike]

Love my air chissle. Never used one until last year. Great vid as always my friend.

[@VWJawbreaker]

They are great for all kinda of projects! Call me later on and let’s catch up!

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks for the video catch ya on the next one.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate you being here. Have a great rest of the week 👍

[@darrinmc65]

So that’s what it looks like in there! … Great job. I don’t see any other way you could’ve done it.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Ended up taking things a little further so it’ll be solid when it’s done!

[@bigalsvwratrod7346]

Well planned out. Going to be one tough bug!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Sure hope so, one way to find out!!

[@TalonsNewAdventures]

It’s a good thing you’re working on a German vehicle, because it’s güttenuff!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Wondered if anyone was going to catch that or not!

[@flat4ification]

In my naïve mind I would've tried to fix the nose back the way it was originally. I forget to think outside the box most of the time. Now that I've seen how you are choosing to do it I think you needed to do that anyway with regards to the extension. I mean I could be wrong, but if your plans are for off-roading then it could've proven weak in the first place. By the way, I enjoyed the cleaning part of the restoration. It's as if I was at a real turning point in the project and could begin to see the future clearer. Anyways, I know I typically type way too much so I'll leave it at that and look forward to seeing you soon. Nice work VWJ! Take ease!

[@VWJawbreaker]

There definitely would have been a lot of weakness in the front as it was. I’m glad I opened it up to see what all was there… or wasn’t there. I do plan on taking it off road but not jumping it or beating it hard so this repair will help make everything nice and strong again. Thanks for your insight and thoughts, I appreciate it!

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Hey Gary, very nice repair job, I really liked the square tube, with the rust you have it’s to bad you couldn’t get a look at the clutch tube weld tabs, I’ve had a ton of VWs and only had a couple break, but they are hard to get into and fix when everything is back together, I can’t believe how cool it is seeing you roll the tunnel around in the driveway, 😀😀i didn’t think to mention that maybe you might run a hydraulic clutch, hence the edited comment

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir. There will be more work before it’s done but I feel it’ll be wrong enough once I’m done. I did check the clutch and throttle tubes, welds still look good! Thanks for the heads up, I appreciate it!

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi Garry🇺🇸, well man there you have some work to bite on👏 It`s not the easiest to do but you will manage it,🍀 I`m a little concerned about the grave rust inside the place where you will weld the new plate🤔, and also further in the tunnel, I admire your diligence patience and the determination to get this almost impossible done🙏.an interesting restoration that I will follow to the end.greetings buddy from Hubertus,🇳🇴☮👍🏻

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hell my friend! I know these repairs aren’t for everyone and they are also unconventional but I have confidence in what I’m doing. I appreciate your concern but we’re also not done with the repairs yet. It’ll be nice and strong as soon as things are wrapped up, I wouldn’t put my family in a car that wasn’t safe. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week!

[@richpeacock5768]

Bulletproof, It could only be stronger if it was brand new😃

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hopefully it’ll be stronger than new when I’m done!

[@jeffclark3924]

The metal glue gun saved the day.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Always does!

[@zimms-world]

It’s coming along nicely. I like how you do things your own way. I’m sure it will be plenty solid after you take care of it

[@VWJawbreaker]

Seems like this is taking so much less time than the body. Still hope to be moving along a little faster bit such is life.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Gary , over at Home Depot in the paint area near the thinners ,they have some junk called Kleen Sweep cement and metal prep . I got some 2 weeks ago for under 18$ a gallon that was with tax. It is sorta like Ospho . You can take it at a 50/50 water mix and etch the metal. use it straight to eat the rust , as long as you don't let it dry . Like The Big Os. it will leave a film . That paint won't stick to , ???

[@VWJawbreaker]

Good to know, thanks! I’ll stop by and check it out!

[@KCPurpleBug]

looks good

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks Jim!

[@type4revolutionstudio]

Looking good ... check your clutch cable tube as well. Make sure accelerator cable tube is clear as well....my two cents

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man. I did check both and both are solid and clear 👍

[@agentsticks1]

awesome 3m German design... make it better nice

[@VWJawbreaker]

Stock would be fine but parts are hard to find and stupid expensive right now.

[@agentsticks1]

All I know is Frankenstein doesn't look like a brand new person. I love it. You never said you're doing a restore you're doing a new creation keep it up man love it

[@agentsticks1]

Air time you can bet that's holding jumping curbs and pounding the beach in no time

[@VWJawbreaker]

Should be strong enough when I’m done!

[@yoshinoyajones8924]

I know patching sounds good but last time I tried it We just cut the numbers out and made my own pan.

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s one way to do it!

[@yoshinoyajones8924]

@@VWJawbreaker Im still a firm believer in u do you and I will do me. I was just thinking out loud when I sent that.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@yoshinoyajones8924 I completely agree! I’m not knocking you for thinking out loud, that’s how ideas get shared!

[@backyardkombi5466]

Just a tad bit of dust and nesting in there. 😆

[@VWJawbreaker]

Just a tad! Got it out though.

[@iangalbraith1258]

It's looking good, perhaps that plate's a bit to heavy or to thick a gauge, but what the heck. It'll never rust through right. Shane. (Aka Ian G.) 🙂

[@VWJawbreaker]

It is thicker than factory but it’s also flat without the ridges the factory piece had in it for strength. I kinda figure they should be close to equal strength.

[@iangalbraith1258]

@@VWJawbreaker Ah hah, that's really good thinking on your part. It's all coming on nicely, and with luck it'll be ready for summer. Fingers crossed here. (p.s. OMG You sure are an early bird, and then some ..go you! :-) I'm very impressed.)

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@iangalbraith1258 there is a method to my madness usually 😂 I doubt it’ll be ready by summer, hoping for November or December as it’ll still need some finishing touches but hopefully on the road by then.

[@VW7472]

Have to say that front 3rd is a bit too sketchy for my taste but to each his own. 🤨

[@VWJawbreaker]

Like the saying goes, more than one way to skin a cat. What I do isn’t for everyone and the repairs aren’t complete yet either. Appreciate your input 👍

[@adamhudson9853]

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