vw beetle documentary: the shape of quality (1/3)

[@koolbossjock]

Brilliant Video.My uncle was one of the first Parts Mgrs in the USA.He spoke fluent German.After school when i was only 7 i would go to the dealership and help the German mechanics do what ever,clean parts/get parts from the parts counter etc.The Germans taught me how to work on Vw and Porsche and was pulling engines 7 yrs before i could drive.What an education from the best mechanics in the world.I later got certified by VOA in Santa Monica Ca.Thank you Germany for the best car ever built.

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

I had a 76 standard Beetle. It may not be as collectible as the early Bugs but, it is far better as a daily driver. It has the more modern rims, a better double jointed rear suspension, and all the little things that make it more practical. Keep it stock and in good order and it will be just as good as any modern compact car. It has the L-Jetronic fuel injection system which CAN be a problem but, once you figure out how to adjust the airflow meter, that engine will wake up big time! Every VW I had got the Pertronix electronic ignition conversion. That's another thing that the VW engine will love. Strong sparks and accurate timing. Autolite 275 plugs are better than the Bosch WR8AC plugs. BTW, I had NO PROBLEM getting enough heat from the stock heater! Keep all connections airtight, inspect and patch any holes in the heater channels, and don't mess with the exhaust. It all works together and too many people fuck it all up and then complain when things aren't working right.

[@crankbait09]

that's bad ass to see. I have a 1963 beetle, so it's fascinating to see it all come together.

[@Carpower123]

One of the best documentals ever seen in KZbin, thank you veeery much for sharing!!! 10/1 rating!!!

[@brooke10091994]

I am seventeen and I own a 1974 VW beetle :) I love it!

[@alucardiasgardias3290]

Bro how have you been? Still have the bug?

[@IamDennisFuller]

i'd love to go back in time and buy some of those body panels

[@staplafara]

Generally i have nothing against the music, but i´m literally waiting for a villain to appear any second.

[@boo66]

My guess would be an early '70s European spec basic 1200. (The least equipment with the thinner metal of the later cars, and older style small bumpers and lights)

[@justbuggin67]

Yes, Ferdinand Porsche invented the bug, he worked for many car companies, NSU was the first to put it on the road. If you read my reply to Acepilot1, I stated he invented it.

[@smittykins]

The music is strangely addicting.

[@BennyMaxJPN]

ahhhh! such an awesome little car.. I used to have a late 57mod (german import).. At the moment im in a UK import mk2 GTI golf 3 door... Love VWs.. Long live the VW!!!!! =P

[@beetlejuic150]

The production of the beetles as we know it started right after the war in 1945. Due to steel shortage, the first years production was low. But till 1953 the famous split window beetle was produces. From 1953 till 1957 the oval window was produced.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

God I wish VW would still make them!👌🥰👉♥️👍I bet you they would sell billions! I would trade my two cars for two of them!

[@indepthcarreviews4796]

So does the Mondeo and Focus, because of the kinetic design. I like a good classic car too, like a mustang or XJ, but the Mondeos and Focuses are great fun, too and bring the road alive with their driving dynamics.

[@vw1971]

hey there can this doco be purchased on dvd/cd? cheers chris

[@MrClassicDoctorWho]

I love the music in this lol :) too bad I can't find it anywhere :(

[@DDFJ1230]

The perfect how its made vid for vw beetles

[@nallo69]

It´s a very instructive video, nice choice!

[@epicmenio]

thanks for sharing

[@boo66]

Skank Time.. I presume the headlining is cloth? European Beetles were until 1962. I don't think you'll get one off the peg (unlike the later plastic kind) but there are specialist VW trimmers who can make you one from fabric very similar to the original. Ask on a UK vintage Beetle forum and someone will point you in the right direction. Good luck!

[@ClassicRockVw]

Vw Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beetlejuic150]

No, I am sorry. But I do have a DVD with the original footage!

[@iplcful]

I love beetles

[@tomsvenkesen2476]

G Rosendahl The best car that ever made . Car today haw matter car brand it is is a complite crap junk.

[@andoni1288]

Can i ask a dvd copy of this?

[@aafkgirl91]

Amazing!

[@VwErik88]

Can you upload this in HD quallity?

[@johnwade5747]

How ironic that the video would brag on the brake hose testing. One of the few gripes that I have, and there’s not many, on Volkswagens was that the brake hoses would get aneurysms on the inside and let the fluid go into the wheel cylinders but not come back out. I worked at a car lot and fooled with Volkswagens on the side for years and I’ve seen a few stopped up brake hoses

[@vonripsnorter]

"FANTASTIC"

[@Arnooo93]

Is this also on the DVD?

[@beetlejuic150]

No, it's not. But I can send you a copy of this documentary, if you like.

[@imanarif7987]

Bagus skali (i like it)

[@josby2009]

buy the 69 if you can 77 is good to. but the best year is 1972 s Beetle it ben good to me for 10 yeas man i love it ..

[@silver760]

"Volkswagen Australia was formed in 1957, and by 1960 locally produced panels were being used for the first time. Australian content had reached almost 95% by 1967; however, declining sales saw the company revert to using imported components the following year. In 1976, Volkswagen ceased Australian assembly operations"This must have cost millions to implement only for it to last for one year before being binned,what a waste of money they should have stuck to imported parts.

[@lumapas]

The music reminds me of LUPIN III 😂

[@qwertyconcept]

@beetlejuic150 i would be so greatfull if you would send me a copy

[@user-kg6fz9sw1m]

وين الترجمه

[@MarceloRobertoTomaz]

Visto!

[@justbuggin67]

Sorry, that should say car, not bug. Hitler did not come to power until later in the VW beetles life, but he did help fund it. The first "beetle" was made in 1934 and it was called the NSU type 32, but the idea was scrapped because NSU was in a deal with Fiat in which NSU could only produced motorcycles.

[@MrBajaboy5b]

my bug was made there

[@tarabottogino]

What a car man, "perfection through inspection" ain`t that true.

[@danr1920]

Yes and no. Rejecting a part after it's made is waist. A Toyota engineer visiting a GM plant was surprised how many inspectors they had. Toyota had far fewer, yet the Toyotas were far better cars.

[@indepthcarreviews4796]

I wouldn't call my jolly 1.0 Ecoboost Focus or 2.0 Mondeo soulless...

[@VwErik88]

okay! then you don´t need to wese your time on that! this version is okay :)