Here is a video showing a heater channel install on a 66 VW Bug.
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@hamzasmith89526 ай бұрын
Just got a rusted all to peices 72 bug. Thanks for all your valuble info. Its been a lot of years since i worked on a bug. This will really help.
@FixinBugsNStuff6 ай бұрын
Glad to help.
@monkynuts12615 ай бұрын
Hi mate ,you have taught me alot ,thanks for your videos.I have been doing exactly the same.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
Very good video! That gap will close up with the rubber in it. I applaud you! You did this alone without help
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouraging words. Doing it alone can be challenging but, doable. I try to show that anyone can do the work if they have no help. The only mistake you make is not trying.
@SladesVWBeetle3 жыл бұрын
@@FixinBugsNStuff Yes, you’re absolutely right. I made sure I had help installing my curved windshield on the super beetle I did. Otherwise I prefer to be alone in the garage. For except my neighbors that annoy me when I’m in there. 🙄
@FunFun-tv7gq3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing this video. So encouraging, I will be doing this soon alone as well. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺. 👍
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help.
@VWJawbreaker3 жыл бұрын
Great video! You’re making great progress. Excellent job on the doors 👍
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.
@vayabroder7293 жыл бұрын
Although the patina look is not my cup of tea the work you’re doing here is excellent, thorough and impressive and you are preserving the car for future generations. Looking forward to the completion!
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I have had show cars, average condition cars and patinas. Patinas are my favorite since I don’t have to worry about dings or scratches when going to the grocery store. I want to be able to enjoy and drive the car but, also making sure it structurally sound and safe. Some patinas I have seen are only held together by rust. 😳 Thanks for checking it out.
@miguelrodz33073 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice work. The reason why the door didn't aline is becouse you have the body resting on the apron at the front and back. Especially the front will be push up and in the upper hinges in giving you that gap. The heater channel is not that strong. When you tide the body with the chassis will become one pice. Miguel Rodriguez, Puerto Rico
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
@@miguelrodz3307 you are right! People argue with the heater channel welded in the doors should still align. It requires the whole body mounted to the chassis for proper door alignment. Thanks for checking it out.
@JMKGarage3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed... nice to see another rescued beetle... look like you did a nice clean job on getting those welded in 👍
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Just want to make it right.
@RavFromUK3 жыл бұрын
Another great video, very interesting to see the door alignment after the removal of the chassis.
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of misinformation out there so I rather be upfront and truthful. To help anyone out.
@RavFromUK3 жыл бұрын
@@FixinBugsNStuff 100% agree, great stuff keep it coming.
@bertiesbugresto77302 жыл бұрын
Love your patience....and it pays off!!
@FixinBugsNStuff2 жыл бұрын
Been doing it for a while and I am still learning new things.
@bam_cabrera3 жыл бұрын
excellent work friend, for everything to be perfect you have to do it yourself, congratulations! Saludos!!!!
@edmondcotter10143 жыл бұрын
love all your videos 👍 i like the way you take your time & explain everything keep up the great work & thanks
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it.
@vdub6183 жыл бұрын
nice step by step doing it one man.
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, just trying to help others.
@vw_beetle_dave3 жыл бұрын
Great work I’ve just ordered heater channels for my 1970 bug
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Sweet. Reach out if you need some help.
@patrickbrown74913 жыл бұрын
Nice work, I made a jig to support the A to B pillars, a cross brace between. Did one side at a time.
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
AWSOME. Whatever works bro
@mnils72983 жыл бұрын
Nice work man
@jcnavas862 жыл бұрын
This is a great video and explanation...
@FixinBugsNStuff2 жыл бұрын
I hoped it helped.
@josephsookraj55823 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem ,not many helpers 10 years running,lots of progress these last 2 years. My fist try '71 convertible SB
@josephsookraj55823 жыл бұрын
Thanks for testing the braces theory
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing. I wanted to squash the rumor with facts.
@johncollins5552 Жыл бұрын
Love to know how different the bug feels to drive after all this work and expense! Are those stock 155/80 on the front?
@hemidan407 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I’m doing much the same on a 68 beetle that I picked up recently from the crusher. What front suspension are you using and what pedal assembly- they look trick. Keep up the great work!
@st-qd8wg11 ай бұрын
How did you properly adjust door hinges to line up door
@BillySBC Жыл бұрын
Question: Shouldn't we have hit the bare steel areas with weld-thru primer before we set the body down on the pan?
@juniorclassicvwbugs9242 жыл бұрын
Hello there I noticed you also purchased new metal piece where the heater box house connects to the fiberglass tube that goes thru the chassis. What is that piece called. I need to buy it too to repair mine. I have a 1971 super beetle.
@davidconley36103 жыл бұрын
You talk about shimming for final door alignment. Where do you shim at. Thanks David!
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
You can shim in between the door hinge and the body.
@RoudyDesign3 жыл бұрын
You have the link for the exhaust tubing? Thanks, great vid. Currently doing a full restoration on a '67 bug and your tips are helping with those head scratcher moments. And I see you have a 2 circuit master cylinder for the brakes. Did you convert it? If so are there any issues with cylinders or brake lines regarding pressure? I'm thinking from a safety pov to upgrade from single to dual.
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Yes I upgraded to a larger bore master cylinder because of the disc brakes. No issues, some think you need a pressure valve for the rear but, in my experience you can do with out it. I am not sure what you mean about the exhaust tubing.
@davecrx20003 жыл бұрын
Good video but u forgot the rubbers in between the body and rear shock towers and lower rubber in the front beam
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Yep that was done on purpose. This was not the permanent install of the chassis and body.
@davecrx20003 жыл бұрын
@@FixinBugsNStuff i have a 66 beetle needing some welding done my package tray and wheel arches put in.my problem dont own a welder and dont know how to bad ur not close to me i could use some help
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
What state do you live in? There are VW guys all over.
@elitefleet640211 ай бұрын
great video. can i ask how you got the 2 back bolts in on the floor to heater channel. as my floors came with the jacking points already on the floor. there is no way i can get the bolt in with the bracket. Do i need to cut a bit off?
@FixinBugsNStuff10 ай бұрын
I would cut a little bit off.
@bennetenglisch14672 жыл бұрын
Great video, im very impressed with your work! However I do have one question, why didnt you fully weld up what you could while the body sat on the chasis? wouldnt it make sense to fully weld the thing up while its in position?
@FixinBugsNStuff2 жыл бұрын
I could have but, getting in tight areas can be difficult when the pan/chassis is in place. It’s much easier to weld all around the perimeter too.
@JohnSmith-jf9yp3 жыл бұрын
When the door is closed should the very bottom of the door butt against the outside of the heater channel or should it sit on top of the heater channel and the inside sill of the door butt against the lip where the carpet strip would be?
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
The bottom edge of the door sits on top of the heater channel. The surrounding door gasket sits against the heater channel and door jam.
@JohnSmith-jf9yp3 жыл бұрын
I think i welded in the heater channels too low at the front. The seal barely catches the channel on the bottom. Thinking i might just add some extra metal to the top of heater channel in the door gap so the seal can actually seal.
@WELDERUPGARAGE2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to all the sheet metal parts you used? My 65 is from Washington and well I have a ton of work ahead.
@FixinBugsNStuff2 жыл бұрын
All the sheet metal I used is from Cip1. They have everything you need.
@nogger19562 жыл бұрын
Surely everything needs to be hard down as the gasket raises up every surface by the same amount if you get my drift😋
@FixinBugsNStuff2 жыл бұрын
You got it. Luckily the gasket is compliant and allows a little flexing.
@charliezammit402 жыл бұрын
Where is the rubber Cushion between the body?
@FixinBugsNStuff2 жыл бұрын
The body gasket gets put in later when the chassis gets attached.
@benterkanian15973 жыл бұрын
No weld through primer??
@FixinBugsNStuff3 жыл бұрын
No. Later on we will be using the primer after the welding is done. Everything is still expose.
@juniorclassicvwbugs9242 жыл бұрын
Do you have the link for the tube
@FixinBugsNStuff2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean the heater channel?
@juniorclassicvwbugs9242 жыл бұрын
Hello there good job explaining how to replace heater channel. I figured it out. I was asking about the rear cross members. The driver side in my car is in need of replacement. Have a great day.