VW Beetle Custom Volksrod Front Trunk - SICKXTY - Franken Beetle Baja Build - 41

With this custom Volksrod meets Baja Volkswagen Beetle build, there is some attention and custom fab work that needs to happen in the front trunk area.
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[@HapticGarage]

Best part about this video is the vibe. It's great to see your comfort level in the garage coming back and how you're really getting back into this project without overdoing it. I know you want this, and look forward to seeing you make it happen on your schedule. Keep it up Gary!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I really appreciate that buddy, thank you. It means a lot and it’s nice to see that things are being translated through the video. Seems my determination is greater than before, like a second wind has hit me. Maybe all of the down time due to the shoulder helped more than just my shoulder.

[@mikebriere7531]

Gary , Glad to see you out in the garage making videos for us. Sorry the shoulder is still hurting but as usual your mood is always upbeat, The VW community is so lucky to have you ( and Levi ).

[@VWJawbreaker]

I appreciate that greatly Mike. I do try to be as upbeat as possible considering the circumstances. I’ll get through the shoulder issues, just takes time and not pushing myself. Hope you have a great week

[@zimms-world]

You got a ton of work done in 17 mins. Good stuff

[@VWJawbreaker]

Yes sir, hours worth of work over 2 days…. The joys of editing 😂 Hope you’re doing well buddy!

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

love to see that the spirit is coming back to you working on sixty. i guess that shoulder will hurt for a long time. but there is progress and that's what count. well done Gary.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hey buddy! I appreciate you being here as always. It is nice to get back to making progress even if it’s taking longer than normal to complete some tasks.

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

@@VWJawbreaker you will get there step by step and give that shoulder some rest between.

[@deanrobinson3717]

Looks great with the filling in metal, take it easy on the shoulder too, and also get Levi to show you which button to press, men of our age need shown every now and again

[@VWJawbreaker]

Levi’s been Mia on this project, but that’s ok with me. I don’t ever push him to do projects he’s not interested in doing.

[@davidryan573]

Looks good Gary, thanks for the update. Hope you’re feeling better.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks buddy! Doing decent as long as I don’t push it too hard.

[@buglover65]

It is coming right along, looks good.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate it 🤙

[@speedsharkgarage1787]

Giving me motivation to finish the front of my Baja. It needs the same thing you just did

[@VWJawbreaker]

Get after it... You can do it! 😎

[@vayabroder729]

Love the metal fab videos! Glad you’re doing great sir!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate it! Doing the best I can anyway. Hope all is well with you.

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

Great works Little by Little gets it done👍🇩🇪

[@VWJawbreaker]

Indeed it does! Have a great week.

[@garyjohnson4608]

Good idea, give that shoulder a break and don't overwork it. But I must say that what you've done so far is looking really good !!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’ve definitely been taking it easy, things are taking longer to accomplish but that’s ok with me. At least progress is being made!

[@BrewDub73]

Good job, brother. Doesn’t have to be pretty, just has to work!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Yes sir, it’ll definitely work and it’ll look decent once I skim some filler on it.

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

Nice work Gary. You’re basically knitting a car with your MIG welder!👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank ya sir and yeah, you’re right! Hope all is well my friend.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Looking good Gary!! Thanks again for the video see ya on the next one.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate it buddy! Have a fantastic week.

[@williamtanner1372]

That's a very nice improvement on the front end! Take it easy on the shoulder. It's good that you labeled the "top" side of the car to save confusion when you mate it to the pan. :) Great to see you doing metal work again.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you buddy! It’s so nice to be making more progress and feeling the project once again. Definitely taking it easy, took a few days and many hours and breaks to make this one video but it’s worth it to see things being checked off the to do list.

[@WolfHausMotorwerks]

Right on man!👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man!

[@wickedwerks]

Well done! Clever idea with the hood prop. Wish I'd thought of that when i did the nose on the Oval 🤣

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man! Yeah, it’s one of those things that just work in the moment.

[@2GuysandaBug]

I like the way that turned out. I want to see it on the chassis again. :). Take care of that shoulder.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank ya sir. I definitely do as well, but it’ll be a little while longer before that can happen.

[@PopularityContest]

Great video this series is very entertaining 👏

[@VWJawbreaker]

Trying some new things, hope it’s better than it use to be.

[@KCPurpleBug]

Looks good and it is a lot better than what I would have done

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate it Jim. We all have different strengths, we all can’t be great at everything. Hope all is well!

[@dcmflydude6320]

I like it. Lap and go. Functional and fun is what we’re after. Took me a while to realize that working on my 71 Ghia, especially where you won’t see it. Good to see you back in the shop.

[@VWJawbreaker]

After all this time, I’m starting to realize using filler isn’t a bad thing. I was so set on not using any but my skills just aren’t to that point.

[@cjjones1556]

Nice work Gary. I know you are glad to be back at. Do like you do and take care of yourself at the same time.✌️

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you buddy. Good to be back and making some progress.

[@dubworldvwadventures]

Looking good. Nice to see you back.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate it sir!

[@V8N8T]

Nice work Gary! It's good to give that little welder a workout:)

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man! How’s the lil guy doing?

[@V8N8T]

@@VWJawbreaker you betcha! Doing fantastic a lot of googoo and baabaa babbling now haha he is growing to be quite the character

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@V8N8T it’s so awesome to see them develop a personality! Enjoy each moment, it goes by fast!

[@V8N8T]

@@VWJawbreaker big time:)

[@martinharris5017]

I've missed the full-on fab work sessions on your Sickxsty. Welcome back Gary. time to get crack-a-lackin' indeed!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Sad pet is, we’re nearing the end of the fab work. I’m sure there will still be little things to do but the majority of it is coming to a close. It’s great to be back!

[@martinharris5017]

@@VWJawbreaker Still plenty of interesting stuff to come I'm sure Gary. I'm looking forward to seeing that wild body sitting on a pan and four wheels. And then there's the engine, paint, interior...fun times ahead!

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@martinharris5017 yes sir, lots more to come!

[@thomasnoteboom1531]

Ok now I see what you were saying about the front panel's beening shaped different so the stock fenders wouldn't fit, thanks TSN

[@VWJawbreaker]

Stock front fenders would still fit to the body if the tires weren’t bolted on since the beam is pushed forward 10”

[@annies_vw]

good to see you back in the garage! mods looking good buddy!

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s great to be making some progress!!

[@oldvolksbus]

great job! glad ur getting back into it now. i was going to suggest lowering the front piece so you could mount the fuel pump in the frunk (bonnet here! haha). that way, all connections are dry, free from muck/dirt and easier to get to. plus added security if someone tries to steal it, you could isolate the pump......just a thought lol

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man! That’s a good idea, I’ll look into it. Thanks 🙏

[@jeffcoleman5160]

Great video .wish I could work that fast😂🤥Any word from EZGZ?praying for him.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haha, wish it didn’t take as long as it really did lol I haven’t heard anything more from him.

[@royworks28]

We have a similar process on fabricating things. I like how you make things work that you have. Great outside the box thinking

[@VWJawbreaker]

You’re right, I don’t realize that until you said something. We do have a lot in common in regards to fabrication. Looking forward to your progress as well.

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi, Garry great progress and very nice metalwork. take a break between the work and rest your shoulder mate, see you in the next vid stay safe and take care.🇺🇸🙏🏻🤗☮🇳🇴🇳🇱 greetings.Hubertus

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hey Hubertus! Thank you buddy, this turned out pretty decent. Definitely taking it easy and taking many breaks when needed. Have a great week!

[@HubertusSchaper]

@@VWJawbreaker ditto

[@a080867]

Looking great! Keep it going.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate it and I’ll do my best!

[@69bajaoutdoors]

Tight work sir! Lookin’ good! I have never cut one up that close to the tank. You might need a support underneath to support the weight of a full fuel tank. Just a thought. Either way, awesome job and rest that shoulder!

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s not at your level of skills but it’ll do the trick for sure! I have a brace under the front lip of the tank to help support it and plan on a brace coming off of that to the chassis to support everything. Well, that’s the plan anyway 😂

[@69bajaoutdoors]

@@VWJawbreaker Understood. Good plan! You’re ahead of the game! I’m no body guy so I was just thinking out loud.

[@Demopgarage]

Good progress mate, get your self 2 cheap cordless grinders one cut off and one flap the best thing I ever did 😂😉 No more bloody leads everywhere 😊

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks buddy! I thought about it but man, those cordless ones aren’t no where as cheap as these corded ones…. I like to save money 😂

[@Demopgarage]

@@VWJawbreaker yeh i think I paid $100 each for them🤔

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@Demopgarage dude I hear ya, definitely a great idea and less cords to deal with. BUT, I paid $10-15 each for these on sale. For the price difference, I’ll trip on cords lol I actually had a freaky one but it didn’t keep up with that I needed without swapping batteries like crazy.

[@Demopgarage]

@@VWJawbreaker cant go past $15 :)

[@bigalsvwratrod7346]

Glad you decided to take a break. Last thing you need is to push it too much.

[@VWJawbreaker]

You got that right buddy. Just tackling what I can when I can. Hope all is well!

[@bigalsvwratrod7346]

@@VWJawbreaker I'm good, done a few bits on my volksrod now . Going to do more next week 👍

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day, Nicely done man from where I sit it looks awesome. 😋 Seriously once you do a bit of grinding, some filler work and some seam filler its gunna look factory. 🏭 So thankyou for sharing another great video. Now it's looking after that shoulder time. 💪 ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hey Kevin! I agree with ya and it’ll definitely take some filler to make it look right. I’m ok with that, I’m just trying to push forward. Hope all is well with you all!

[@kevinhamling1963]

@@VWJawbreaker ✌️

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks buddy.

[@darrells56]

looking good Gary , I'm cringing watching you with that open wheel grinder though. Those thin blades can just explode on you and the tee shirt won't stop the shrapnel , I speak from experience it felt like I got kicked by a mule , broke the skin and left some nasty bruising but didn't need stitches luckily. I don't run a guard on my grinder either but I always wear my leather welding jacket now , stay safe brother.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man! Yeah, it’s crossed my mind quite a few times. I usually stay off it the side of the grinder but I know things can still happen. You’re right though, I should make a change. Appreciate it buddy.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Hey Gary ! They still make 12 oz cans that are easy to lift ?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hey buddy! I wouldn’t know, haven’t drank from a can in quite some time.

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

Is that the flux core yes welder? I just bought one but haven’t used it yet.

[@VWJawbreaker]

It does both flux core and regular mig. I’ve built most of the car with the yes welder.

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

@@VWJawbreaker awesome. Mine is just flux core. Hoping I can use it for the sheet metal work on my Vdubs

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@SanDiego_VDubLife one way to find out!

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

@@VWJawbreaker yup. I gotta get in there. Maybe during my spring break. We’ll see.

[@VWRICH23]

Great video !! Where did you get the sheet metal?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man. Got to from someone a while back,.. don’t know where it originally came from.