'Running Out of Time' | Rescuing a 1955 VW Beetle | Episode 4

[@12trudger60]

John needs his own channel!

[@DominicChineas]

Hopefully he will be on my channel a lot more!

[@Neontrifle]

Own channel or TV thing with Dom.

[@Joe1967Strummer]

I could not agree more, both of you are brilliant

[@busterboy7505]

Definitely more of Dom and John please 👍👍

[@rayhitchman4741]

Needing more of John & you Dom

[@peterhofmann8292]

So much fun to watch both of you working, or should I say see John working and Dom filming😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Pops1948]

The boys carry on a bit, this beetle is immaculate for one so old . . . any Aussie mechanic would think it easy peasy

[@nyqer6636]

John is like watching a magician when he was doing the brakes Another brilliant video Dom Thanks

[@andywarrington4738]

you got a solid gold friend there in John , thanks for the vid Dom , good luck

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@patrickhostler5939]

That is going to be a THOROUGHLY sorted Beetle for someone. ❤

[@reelsonwheels]

Such an encouraging video. I may get started on my car again after 20 years! And yes that is the correct way to eat a muffin!

[@A2Z1Two3]

When you turn up faced with a list of things I don’t want to do , I do things I want to do , and add them to the list .

[@DominicChineas]

I like this plan haha

[@grahamfoster9404]

Come on you two its nearly there. Loving this series of vodeos thaksnand keep em comin.....

[@tekkydaveU]

Brilliant progress guys. When you take it out for a test drive avoid THAT MANHOLE COVER at all costs 🙂

[@DavePawson]

Fascinating watching John assemble the rear brakes! Credit John.

[@smudgersmith1786]

John is the best mate any bloke could wish for... Am I the only one who wants to see his hair (that sounds creepy!) 😂😂😂

[@stevenshanofski6801]

Brings back great memories of my youth. I pushed the pedal so many times for my dad bleeding brakes years ago. I’ve done most of that work to a bunch of vw’s of various forms in my younger days. Learned to drive in a pass through 23 window bus when I was 14 at the airport. Lol. Enjoying the series. Good to see you guys doing things right! Thanks for sharing.

[@everestyeti]

So close, it's nearly there.👍

[@leslieaustin151]

One last push! Nearly there Dom! Great video. And everyone needs a Jon to help, encourage and do the job when you can’t. He is a gem. Les

[@blownmagnet]

Jon's a legend

[@sparkywig]

Good work chaps. Can you send John down this way to give me a hand building up my '67 bay shell? I've got plenty of coffee and cakes.

[@thegreenbean5891]

Get on KZbin John. You're a legend.

[@bruceyoung1343]

Oh that’s funny. I eat my cup cakes bottom first. Always have.

[@MeatBattery]

Big Fan here. Loved you on The Repair Shop. Its one of my favorite shows ever. New subscriber to your channel. Great stuff, just fantastic to see you work. Cheers Mate!!

[@johndavey72]

Dom. I'm sure you don't need any reminder of how important Jon is and you still take the mickey !!! He really is so knowledgeable . And don't forget ......."DON'T PANIC !" Thanks Dom and thankyou Jon !

[@michaelmiller641]

Fascinating!

[@GrahamWP58]

Great work Dom and John, the finish line is in sight. Keep up the great videos

[@deancoley7987]

That comment about which way up to eat the cake will not get Dom on the master chef show. Regarding Jon's headgear, how many does he own and when he goes on holiday who looks after them

[@jozsefizsak]

That's very satisfying. A car in that condition has to be worth a medium sized fortune. Fingers crossed!

[@DominicChineas]

It’s up for £15,000 at the volksworld show

[@jozsefizsak]

@@DominicChineas It's worth every penny.

[@bobnorman4730]

That's a neat Girling brake shoe installation tool! Never knew it existed. I'll be searching for, or making one of those! Informative and well entertaining update as always. Cheers.

[@judithbarnett2966]

I had no idea there were sooo many parts to car brakes. It was like the assembly of instruments for a surgeon about to operate!

[@michaellane9873]

Nearly there Dom.

[@more.power.]

Mum must be so happy that her boys have got her car sorted. Cheers

[@davidpopp1963]

This is great we all are loving seeing it come together, I'm now going to come to the show and see it, hope to see you there.

[@DominicChineas]

Say hi if you see us! We are there on Saturday

[@clivengauge]

Great video love watching old but good cars being done up and you can't get better then a VW beetle keep John working hard 👍

[@paulcooper2897]

Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@brendonhearn8778]

Mates in a shed! Awesome!

[@Mikefngarage]

a pair of channel lock pliers does the same thing to put on a brake shoe like that. done it that way for years.

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Dom & John, Fantastic, I feel for you both, keep up the good work, All the best Brian 😃

[@richiew3184]

Another great episode on the beetle. Perfect Sunday afternoon viewing, well done Dom and John.

[@TR4zest]

I was a Triumph guy, never really into Beetles, but this looked fun to work on.

[@classicvolvorestorations3848]

Cut a slot in the old outer race and use that as the drift to hammer the new one in with. 👍

[@DominicChineas]

A good solution if you don’t have jons fancy tools

[@PhilG0BVD]

Absolutely loved watching that video what a nice start to the week, watching amazing skills and tools! you are a great team, Dom-Jon rules!

[@oscar_dubs]

great teamwork!! you guys can get her done on time.

[@thomaspollock4274]

Way to go team! Rebuild moving ahead, due to experience and enthusiasm of participants.

[@richardwhatton1249]

Great progress again Dom and Jon makes it look so easy, well done the Team…!!! Looking forward to the final push and you getting it to the show. Kind regards, Richard.

[@MalteseMafia]

Great video 👍 John should make the brake shoe fitting tool and flog them to Just Kampers. John is a talent guy, know his stuff and enjoys the Craic. 👍

[@neilkennykenny4113]

Wonderful experience for you dom to have hands on experience with a master like john by your side, love the fact you kept the drum brake system ppl are very quick to swap them out for disc, but drum is fine all the bikes I rode where drum and they are fine.

[@daveydad]

Enjoying this build! I'm doing much the same with my '67 Beetle. :)

[@lancewhite1477]

Copper slip with a brush… Wow. Posh. :-)

[@DominicChineas]

Only the best for the beetle!

[@three-phase562]

Fantastic effort gents, sure you will get it completed in time and someone will have a fantastic VW Beetle in their possession.

[@johnsholian4318]

Yeoman’s work on your oval gents. Looking like the finish line is well within sight. Well done!

[@busterboy7505]

Well done guys on another great entertaining episode more of Dom and John, with just a little of Wendy, 🐾👍👍👏.

[@bandiflip]

Lovin this build … makes me want go out and get on with mine 😁👍🏻

[@jasonjordan1936]

he makes it look easy

[@eeblatter]

I was waiting for the tea break shot and at 11 min you did not disappoint. Even get the steam rising from Dom's cup off camera. Cheers to getting it ready for the show.

[@jeffJjhs]

Viewers 10% of us are liking these vids, that’s not good enough. It’s about time we did some of the heavy lifting.🏋️

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@eddyd8745]

I have a brake shoe tool exactly the same as John's in my tool box. I should say I left the motor trade nearly forty years ago!

[@DominicChineas]

I need to find one!

[@jason5783]

We used to make them as part of our City & Guilds course about 30 years ago. 😊

[@eddyd8745]

@@DominicChineas You can have mine if you like!

[@brendawilliams700]

Well done guys. It’s going to be so worth it when it’s finished 👍

[@bobingram6912]

John makes it look so easy even when it's not!!!! Liking the bearing "putter inner", makes a change from a socket!!! Getting to the exciting bit now -will it, won't it?👍👍👍

[@GARDENER42]

Great stuff. Looking forward to the finale.

[@glendebruyn6041]

Love the content and channel! Keep it up guys! I’ve been enjoying the channel for a while now, from Canada! Love it!

[@DominicChineas]

Glad to hear we have made it to Canada! Thank you

[@KyushaStyleTuning]

Excellent video. Might have to look for one of those brake shoe tools. 🤔🛠

[@DominicChineas]

I want one aswell!

[@PeterJewell2]

@@DominicChineas - something for the Ranalah brand, maybe?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Did you torque the rear hub nuts? 256lb/ft if memory serves me right. I used to use a 36mm 3/4 socket on a 4ft scaffold pole with a bit of body weight to reach the german torque spec known as 'gudentightenouff' 😎😎 Old VW mechanics just go phut phut . Great videos guys

[@stoveguy2133]

I had a dual carb 2180. Ran good.

[@DominicChineas]

Jealous!

[@PaulPX]

Nearly there ,well done lads.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@chrismountford2951]

Fab vid again Dom!

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much

[@jamesboyce3382]

Excellent video as ever Dom & John, but please tell me, why are you selling it? This is such a lovely (and rare) car, and must have such memories for you and your family. I can't believe you or your mum want to sell it!

[@ejharrop1416]

What a lovely build and I hope you don't sell this as you Mum needs to get behind the wheel and give it a go. Thank you, take care and peace out.

[@shedlife1745]

I wish Just Campers would provide My parts. Just stripped my T25 aircooled engine for a service and decoke and found the heads are cracked. Almost £500 a side for new heads according to their website.

[@richardstevenson2727]

👍

[@highpath4776]

what was the kwik fit quote for the brakes ( supposedly my local one didnt have the correct tool to do the shoes on mine - that Girling Tool looks like a rack sales display pin could do the job !)

[@Menticknap]

I am looking for a pair of drums with that special hole in for the oil drainer. Cannot find any anywhere!

[@michelmendoza1769]

Good Lord! You’re not building a nuclear submarine!

[@billrusell594]

I like the videos but can't help thinking new handbrake cables and rear wheel bearings would be good and the ear on the bearing cover goes down and I assume you torqued the hub nuts once it was on the floor

[@DominicChineas]

Handbrake cables are fine and we did rear wheel bearings just we didn’t film that part..

[@rustybum2]

Hey Dom, I always enjoy your stuff but this is a nosey question, does John's hair go to the end of his daftat? I applaud eccentrics cos at 78 with a ponytail I'm one myself! Best regards from Ireland.

[@Rob.1340]

👍😎

[@digitaIgorilla]

No Dom, what you are meant to do is tear them in half and turn the butter iced top into the middle like a sandwich 😋 Trust me. Try it.

[@ronpalmer1371]

Anyone know if tickets for Volksworld can be bought on the door ? 👍🏻

[@sidwallace6053]

There’s a deceiving amount of work involved with your mothers beetle,from the outside all looks ok but nevertheless you are getting there with it

[@DominicChineas]

Your so right!

[@coreyriggle]

Is that a new jumper? 😂

[@DominicChineas]

Haha! My wardrobe is quite boring…

[@mikepxg6406]

You can't run out of time its imposible.

[@richardhoult5342]

Hi would you be interested in a new project. I've got a 71 bug 1300 with services going to 71. Engine and gear box gone through but needs some body work let me know if you are or could help me move car on to the right person

[@georgeskrompecher3036]

I *think* you put the brakes backing plates upside down/left to right, because the cylinder should be on top for bleeding.

[@DominicChineas]

Just incase anybody else is reading this, they are on the correct way! Thanks for the concern though

[@shaunsheep8252]

Ovals had the adjusters on the top, 58 and up on the bottom, essentially the same design but flipped. You can actually put the the other way (cylinders on top) it won’t be factory original but to do that you have to swap the backing plates left to right so that the handbrake cable would still work. But in this case Dom and John have it correct.

[@georgeskrompecher3036]

I stand corrected. Good to be sure.

[@ronpalmer1371]

Oh please don’t start with the grating loud music, it makes it so hard to watch an otherwise good video.