1971 VW SUPER BEETLE - Adam Shows Us His New VW Bug - VW Air Cooled - VW Bus - VW DIY Channel

[@JDSpook]

Welcome to the classic VW owners club, Adam! Slade wasn't kidding when he said that's a solid classic Bug to find up in your area. 👍

[@aircooledvw]

71 & 72 Supers are my favorite!

[@steve9173]

The key to keeping your sanity is take your time. Don't get overwhelmed by fixing to much at once. Great looking solid car. "Sweet Pea" 😀

[@abefehr6155]

I owned a yellow 74 super beetle when I was 19 and now own a 76 kombi westi tintop

[@t21229513]

The funny thing about VWs is how they speak about all the one year cars and cross over type stuff and the ‘71 SB is a cross over from the late 1960s cars with the carpeting and smaller rear window and heater control knobs plus steering wheel and wiper switch position on the dash. Kinda the best of both worlds

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

It looks super nice. Congrats. Also you live close to my buddy Slades who is always there to mentor you. I need to drive up there to say hi to my buddy slade.

[@adamgray2720]

Very nice! It's weird hearing my name so much! 😂 Seriously, you have a gem.

[@MikeMoose67]

That was another great interview. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.!!

[@t21229513]

One thing to keep in mind about super beetles and perhaps the reason that have a less than desirable rep in the VW world is because that front end has to be in top top perfect shape to be appreciated. The bushings and that U joint in the steering column are the main weak points. It is a lovely ride when it’s correct. Monitor those strut towers man

[@alidatorres6692]

Love video Adam welcome to the crew

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Very nice car thanks for sharing enjoy.

[@randoorlando443]

Aye its great to have old head knowledge being "immortalized" in video format i have found so much information off of this channel to be usefull being a gen z with a 1971 vw beetle. Great content

[@gary.oldefendt]

Looks like a great project!

[@stumpydog87]

In Australia the badge on the rear read "Volkswagen S".

[@t21229513]

And by the way the first 2 years with the flat windshields were probably the best cars. Especially the ‘71 in my experience. It seems to me like the very early ones didn’t suffer as much from that inside out rust around those doggone vents behind the windows. And don’t forget the the ‘71 dual port engine purportedly had the most power at 60hp

[@TheJorgSacul]

Great video-- very interesting! One thing though, tell me about that Omega behind you!

[@kyridgejumper]

Great video and good looking driver. We need more info on Heathers new car in the background 😊

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Haha! That’s actually my sons. He parked it here temporarily while moving. 1978 Olds, he dropped a Chevy 350 in it. Now he wants a Baja

[@t21229513]

Cool Elm Green Car would have had the two sets of decklid vents instead of four but who’s bickering. The interior color was called cork

[@adamgrogan8279]

Thank you, I recently confirmed the color and interior actually! I haven’t been able to find cork upholstery anywhere online though sadly

[@darrellborland119]

My first car a new 72 super beetle,,,formula v option and modified with handling and intake exhaust. even rebuilt engine myself. Thanks for the video. have fun with her.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@darrellborland119 thank you for being here and watching. I appreciate it.

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@DWaugh]

Nice bug. Of course the color is wonderful. I have the Delta Green. 68 color looks nearly same shade of green. I would like to know the rustoleum color he used in roof. I think he said canyon green. So Adam if you see this let me know. Thanks. Nice SB

[@adamgrogan8279]

Yes! It is canyon green! Good eye. I just grabbed it off the shelf and somehow it was a near perfect match. That’s only one coat though, once I do a second it’ll look better! Plus the 2K!

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

Wow… the paint … it looks almost the same.

[@adamgrogan8279]

Thanks! Pure luck, rustoleum canyon green!

[@moddude101]

Look into getting the Birth Certificate and Data Sheet from the VW Museum in Germany. A little pricey but very interesting. You'll learn where your car was made and when, port of entry and interior and exterior color codes. The exterior looks great and tells a story.

[@RodderFiles]

Where are you located that you have super beetles that you can go and get parts all at the salvage yard I haven't seen the old VW in a junkyard in these parts for many years