VW Baja Rear Bumper and Hitch Fabrication - Sickxty VW Beetle Volksrod Baja Franken Build - 66

Today's video we are modifying a Volkswagen beetle baja rear bumper cage to work for our needs. We are then making a custom tow hitch for a small trailer.
Then we'll add some LED light bars for reverse lights, an led third brake light and tag light.
We also added some monroe rear air shocks to help lift the rear just a tad so I wouldn't have negative camber.
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[@MikeMoose67]

You kind sir are a professor of fabricationology. Man that looks awesome. You did a great job.!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Wow, thanks!

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

What you came up with, seems much stronger than the original design, and your welds certainly aren’t going anywhere. I approve this bumper!👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir! It should be good for anything that I’ll want to do. It is a VW anyway 😂

[@GrahamGrumpy]

This is what we call 'Clyde Built' in Scotland, well over engineered like the Clyde shipyards built. Well done looks great... 😀

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@jeremyshideler4187]

Toe a boat with it! That will get TONS of views!!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haha, possibly!

[@TalonsNewAdventures]

I was expecting you at some point to say: “Ooo! Daddy likey!” 😂😂😂

[@VWJawbreaker]

😂😂😂

[@vayabroder729]

That is how a back bumper we installed in a dune buggy we built back in 1987 mounted; to the shock towers. I believe it was Bugpack and the mounts to the towers were very flimsy. I believe you are making everything better and stronger.

[@VWJawbreaker]

They still make them that bolt both ways but it was a cheap score at a swap meet so I couldn’t pass it up. Should be stronger than before and do all I ever need it to.

[@vayabroder729]

@@VWJawbreaker It looks KILLER!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@vayabroder729 appreciate it brother.

[@JapanScott1]

Just came across your video...only 3 minutes in an I gotta say "The 'Sickxty'' is cleeeeeean!" Very nice looking build & I've only seen the back!"

[@VWJawbreaker]

Compared to where we started this is a totally different car! Appreciate you being here.

[@Demop_VW_garage]

Great design mate, no one will tail gate you with that set up 👊🏽😎😊

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hopefully not!

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey man, You nailed it. It's perfect. You could tow a tank with that. Hasn't this build really come together. You gotta be proud of what you've achieved. So Anyhoo thanks for sharing now the roof rack. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’m sure something will give out but it won’t be the hitch! Appreciate you as always good sir!

[@V8N8T]

Excellent work Gary that turned out fantastic!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank ya sir!

[@jeffcoleman5160]

Gary you did a great job on the engine guard and hitch.I'm old school and I hate roof racks.(Everyone's Different ) I fell they take away from the curve of the roof on bugs.But it's your car do what you want sir.Glad your shoulders doing good

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate it buddy. The roof rack is going to be different so hopefully it’ll compliment the curve if the roof…. That’s the plan anyway.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi Gary, sickxty really came out cool. you did a great job on her.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks buddy!

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

Looks great Gary, and you thought of everything! Love the lighting and the tag looks better there, no doubt.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you! It should definitely do the job.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Awesome job Gary.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you kindly sir.

[@williamerentfro9543]

As always Great job Gary😊

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@69bajaoutdoors]

Tight work brother!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate it!

[@TheEZGZ]

Nice work Gary. Love to watch the creativity developing the project. Overkill on the metal work. On mine they just squashed the pipe at the shock mount. But I’m not pulling a trailer!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Yeah it’s overkill but I wanted to ensure it’s was there to stay and it’s what I had laying around. Hope all is well!

[@greggbrown0]

Good looking bumper 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you.

[@annies_vw]

back end is looking awesome!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks Annie!

[@bigalsvwratrod7346]

Nicely done 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vw_beachbuggybrookster]

Great work , i just got the same kit and was about to do the same with the rear , now you have just made my job twice as easy with this video thank you 👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Glad I could help!

[@martinharris5017]

Findin g a great swap meet deal and then modifying it to suit your project is one of life's great joys in my opinion. Looks amazing Gary, finishes off the rear end nicely.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I agree, really helps the budget when you can save a ton plus you can make any changes necessary. Appreciate you as always.

[@dcmflydude6320]

Bootiful

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you much.

[@aj1696]

Looks Good...

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks.

[@Paulman50]

Looks great. I think if you had cut a section out of the lower tube, the tow bar welded in the middle would have been well strong enough for what you would be using it for. Still over engineering isn't a bad thing.

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s probably true and I agree it would have worked. However I had everything laying around so I wasn’t out anything and like you said, it’s over engineered, which is a theme around here lol

[@thebinderbuilder]

Looking awesome man. I love that you moved the plate. Looks great. As for the camera issues, consider switching over to time lapse mode when your just welding and stuff and not giving commentary, I know there's no sound, but it doesn't heat up the camera as much. Regardless, love the video... I never really considered towing with a Baja, but with that sweet motor of yours, its gonna do great with the trailer. I can't wait to see the final product!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Unfortunately still the same issues with it in time lapse…. Still get the error messages. Now it doesn’t even power on 🙄

[@thebinderbuilder]

@@VWJawbreaker DOH!

[@thebinderbuilder]

@@VWJawbreaker I guess you just wore that thing out man! I shall dub thee "The Punisher"💀☠️💀

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@thebinderbuilder lol 😂 🤣

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@thebinderbuilder guess I did… and to think others are still running hero 3’s and such 😳

[@briancole7935]

Looks great! Hey, I got a 30' fifth wheel if you want to mount a hitch to the roof and try it out.....

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s tempting but I think I should pass 😂

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

Someone out there please be better than Good Gary needs a camera so he can record without any issues So BGood👍🇩🇪

[@VWJawbreaker]

Maybe next year I’ll look into spending the money for a camera…. Just more than I can do right now. 🤙

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey Gary is everything OK. You have shoes on. 😂

[@VWJawbreaker]

When I weld and grind I do prefer shoes 😎

[@nealchristensen1793]

Amazing ! Gary you just about got her dailed in look really amazing ! How did that engine turn out ? Thank you !

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks! That single port had been back in his bus for about 6 weeks and running great.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

🙏

[@atomicmellon1712]

Those camera failures really cut down on editing time I bet lol

[@VWJawbreaker]

And make it more difficult to make videos

[@vdub6873]

Great job man Master fabricator!! Still use the titanium 90% of the time?? I still want one

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks, I appreciate that! I’ve switched back to the titanium from the yes welder… Botha elf good. Most of the car was built with the yes welder.

[@hummv8]

LOOKS GREAT!!! Good job! Good ideas. Going to Pasco?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks and absolutely!

[@garymiller6563]

Wiper blades

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s been an ongoing struggle.

[@campervanbug7658]

😅

[@TheJorgSacul]

where did you get the 3rd brakelight?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Just looked around on Amazon.

[@Slick56]

What's the Vector Victor?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Not sure what you’re referencing

[@Slick56]

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[@Slick56]

From the movie Airplane I thought I heard you say you had clearance Clarence.

[@ricksalmon4916]

And don’t call me Shirley…

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@ricksalmon4916 ahhh…. Good catch!!

[@deanrobinson3717]

You have done an amazing job one it, the bug looks frigging amazing. And your welds are 🤌👌, apologies I havent been able to watch it until tonight, working nights sucks

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir, I greatly appreciate it! And no worries whatsoever, it’s posted so it’s there for whenever people are available or interested.

[@deanrobinson3717]

@@VWJawbreaker forgot to ask, which air shocks did you go for? Monroe again? My front torsion bars are crap on the bug, I keep thinking of getting the monroe ones on the front, same as you did on Jawbreaker

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@deanrobinson3717 yes sir, went with the Monroe again. Definitely took some nods to make them work but they’re on there.

[@deanrobinson3717]

@@VWJawbreaker the sickxty looks awesome Gary, you sir, have done an outstanding job