VW Beetle Body Removal from Chassis with 1 person

Separating the body from the chassis on a 1974 VW Type 1 Beetle. I am rebuilding the car to be a Meyers Manx and just posting where I had some trouble so I can help others out.
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[@d3w4yn3]

This was very thorough, probably the best video anywhere showing all of the details! Thanks for posting!!! You probably saved a lot of people a lot of money and a lot of time!!!

[@masonfamilyfarm6736]

Hey thanks for this video. I just bought a 73 beetle and have to replace the pans all the way. I have been stressing about taking the body off, but this walk through makes me think I can pull it off. Thanks again!

[@masonfamilyfarm6736]

Update: Came back to this video to find few spots I missed. Body is now separated and ready to lift. Thanks for the info.

[@ronniebell6314]

I’m doing the same on my beetle and your video is going to be very useful to me ,great job .

[@jjwdesign]

This video will help me so much! I have a ‘74 VW Beetle that I’m about to separate. Thank you!

[@eiriksgjrderselv8719]

great how to video, it will help a lot when I lift my body off my 1975 beatle

[@jefferyb80]

Great video, straight to point. Not all that extra bullshit music and trying to be comedians etc. Thank You! Thank You! Keep up the good work.

[@matthewboyer5839]

Thanks for posting this video it helps alot. Theres not much on 74 VW beetles!

[@josephheston9238]

If you're wondering what those two extra bolt holes are for, they're extra bolting for convertibles.

[@robedwards3156]

Very good video send thank you from Arizona

[@train.sleep.eat.repeat5278]

absolutely brilliant video... !

[@King.s-fire]

Thanks for making this video. I also have a 74 super. 😀

[@jutphish9131]

Very cool man ! I'm going to be starting my 73 super very soon. Your video here gave me a really good idea of what I'm going to need to replace and repair , looking at the running boards when they are rusted out still on the chassis it's hard to even tell what is what. Thanks !

[@zimms-world]

Very cool video. This is a great help. I am new to VW’s and I am in the middle of a project so this was really cool

[@ismaelcasillasagosto]

EXCELLENT VIDEO...FULLY EXPLAINED

[@jessemcdonald7546]

The best Video I have seen on this!

[@skipdog21]

Jesse McDonald Thanks! I couldn't find a video for this when I was rebuilding my 74 so thought I would make one to help out everyone else!

[@MikeMoose67]

Very helpful... I recently purchased a 1970 Beetle the floors are rotted out... although I've never done anything like this I'm going to do it myself.. I really appreciate you doing this video I'm sure I'll have to go back and watch it during the process...

[@Core1Chara]

I'm going through the same problem, pal, with the same car.

[@DEFENDINGELVISPRESLEY]

Excellent video

[@johnedie9544]

Very good explanation thanks for the help

[@ashleyfroud5015]

Good video.

[@davidmarks7787]

Thanks...good video.

[@VwRosstorations]

Good luck with the project.

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

On those rear heat flaps that little black plastic clamp has 2 tiny flathead screws to hold the wire. Just listen one and you’ll be disconnected from the body.

[@LegoMelone]

Hopefully this helps me. I'm restoring a 74 myself.

[@brianw4brian]

dustless sandblasting works great on that rust and paint.

[@majedry7871]

Very nice I have question please? 30 inc wheels can fit to the rear and 20 inc to the front? Can be?

[@frankschwartz7405]

I think you just answered a question I've yet to ask. Re: under-dash steering column bolts. I'm building a car out of clips and doors. I took a steering column out of a 72 and went to put it in....they were waaay different. The bolt pattern in my cowl section looks like yours....so I guess it's a 74. Who knew?

[@jamierawet853]

Great video. I am removing the body off of my 74. How did you access the 4 17mm bolts that go in to the Napoleon's hat? (The ones at 6:05 in your video) I do not see any bolts there when looking under the car or from inside the hood with the gas tank removed. Thanks!

[@skipdog21]

They were accessed from under the vehicle. On mine there was bolt below and behind the front wheels that could be removed (2 on each side). The nut plate was welded inside of the body cavity so I couldn't access the other side which was fine for what I needed. If you are still having problems I will see if I can get a picture to you

[@Da3m0n75]

Out of curiosity.... what did you use to do the actual lifting of the body from the chassis?

[@skipdog21]

The body is very light once you have it disconnected. I have done it two ways. 1) lifting the body by hand then having someone slip the extended saw horses under the front then repeat for the rear. 2) a pump Jack with a 4x4 post to raise it. The second way of course you dont get a large amount of clearance but you only need just enough to clear the rear axle and suspension.

[@b8ascrub]

Anyone have tips for repairing the backrest on my passenger seat? The lever moves up and down but the seat won't push forward. I seperated the seat tonight and notice the cable on the left side is not moving the mechanical lever as much as the right. Do I need to remove the seat cover and adjust the cable? Just bought my wife a 75 beetle and in the process of figuring out what and where to start. Never messed with a bug, so any help is appreciated!! Great video to show all the component break down on this car. I think I'm going to have a million questions this spring.. 😆

[@jrmartin003]

I took a bug apart once and never got it back together again , had to sell it , the body bent a at the side pillars of the windshield, I was so upset !

[@kwhitney6238]

How do you find out what type it is? I have a 1974 beetle from what I was told it's not a super beetle but a standard beetle. So I keep having issues when I try to look up parts or videos seem super beetles keep popping up.

[@wolz256]

Front coil springs are Super Beetle only.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome information,to bad the Super Beetle is unibody not like the standard Beetle.

[@ocdiyer]

What is that black thing under the dash? It looks like a little light.

[@skipdog21]

Under the dash to the left of where the steering column goes and is white, red, and black? That is the fuse box. Or, if you are taking about the black hose that is for the windshield wiper fluid.

[@mustangpaul05]

How did you life the body off the pan? Also what if someone has an engine in the car?

[@skipdog21]

Once everything is disconnected I just lifted the front and slid a board under it that rested on sawhorses set at drivers and passengers side. Then did the same with the rear. Easy with one person as the body is so light. If the engine was in you need to speed extra time making sure there are no catch points. The engine is so easy to remove I would recommending that you drop it first.

[@zimms-world]

What saw horses did you use to suspend the body when you removed the body

[@skipdog21]

Used 2x4 built saw horses

[@meathead585]

Was it easier to crush once you pulled body off chassis ?

[@skipdog21]

Sorry I didnt follow your question, what was earlier to crush after removal? Thanks!

[@aureliomartinez2633]

I have a 74 regular bettle it needs floor replacement been looking to how split it everyone show the job already done

[@SeanThompsonDC]

Great video, exactly what I needed to see to work on my 66... How does it all look now?

[@skipdog21]

For the project (that is always in the works), check it out on Instgram under hashtag #CharlestonManxter

[@liamapplegath9134]

Will you buy a kit with every wire for this bug. If so where?

[@skipdog21]

I did. You can find them online. You going sedan or buggy?

[@doghousegang]

how much should I pay for a 71 vw beetle. it needs sway bar, rear axle, floor pan, oil seals, side window, and interior redone.

[@skipdog21]

doghousegang Needs a lot of work. Depends on how good the engine is and the shape of the body. I would say your best bet is to start with TheSamba.com

[@erbiedee3508]

Nothing over $300 if you can do most of the work

[@louisbraille7521]

I want to do this on my beetle too

[@bobert4him]

That's what I love/hate about VW. It's not rocket science. Just time consuming.

[@kuakini3]

do you have to remove the engine to get the body off?

[@skipdog21]

You could feasibly remove the body without taking the engine out. The engine tin would be a concern. Also, getting the body raised high enough to pass over the carbs could be an issue. You would still have to disconnect cables, electrical, and such that pass through or connect to the body.

[@kuakini3]

thanks for the answer. could you tell me I should get for gas mileage with a 1973 1600 bug engine in good shape?

[@skipdog21]

I would think around 25 to 32 mph depending on tune, carb, and engine shape

[@assadmunim3686]

لوتوفرت الترجمه الى العربيه انا بحاجه لهذا الدرس العياني

[@lukeeluciano]

Any updates?

[@skipdog21]

Completed the project. Made this one into a Manxter!

[@skipdog21]

Here is the project as it stands now. Always something to do so not calling it done yet: m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10213529971819272&id=1101180703

[@liamapplegath9134]

i would go towards buggy

[@juancontreras6324]

w bay parts

[@pedromanzaneda7364]

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