VW Mexican Beetle Interview - Lets Check Out This Beetle - VW Bug Restoration DIY Videos

[@grimsworthentitlement]

First comment I win

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yea you did win!! You were the first comment!! If you would like a sticker, just send your mailing address, and I will get one out to you. [e-mail]

[@MrJewrican]

Half moons were there as an additional means of rear window defog. Same in my 1984 Mexican, however my Mexican was made for Germany where I imported it from.

[@VochoTalacha]

As a mexican VW enthusiast, I have a few things to say: - Half moons were standard in mexibeetles starting from 1975 or so up until 1995. So they're not "unusual". - VW logo on the hood is not standard on that year. It's been put there from another late model VW (not a mexibeetle) - Headlights are Hella, original and are meant for you to replace just the bulb. The ones in this car are damaged, they should not look darkened. - Bumpers were chromed until 1995. In 1996 the color matching bumpers and headlight bezels were introduced. Actually, this guy installed the very correct bumpers for this year: the ones with thin black stripe. Starting from 1993, the bumpers had a wider black stripe. - The windshield wiper fluid reservoir is the 2nd and last design these cars had. The previous ones up until 1989 had the reservoir hooked to the spare wheel via a rubber strap that stretched and hooked to the spare wheel holes. Those early reservoirs were.usually lost or damaged when using the spare tire. That's why VW designed this other deposit that was installed where you see it. - Indeed the engine has flat tappets. - This car, and this specific year, originally came with factory electronic ignition, and a centrifugal-advance distributor (the 009 electronic counterpart) paired with a carburetor with no vacuum port for advance. This carb-distributor setup was awesome and smooth. I can't quite make it on the video, but the distributor has a weird black patch on its body. Don't know what that is. But I did see the electronic ignition module and original wiring harness for it, but it kinda looped back at the alternator towards the co-pilot side. - Winshield is aftermarket. In some special later versions you would get that one with a blue shade on the top, but is common for.mexican beetles to have their windshield replaced because of rock chips or things like that.

[@DuckmanCycles]

How delightful! I can taste the cilantro from here! Hehehe!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

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[@davidgrason161]

I've been wanting a Mexican VW (Vocho) ever since I went to Mexico in 2005. (My Beetle is a German) At that time, I literally saw tens of thousands of them. They were everywhere. They're still there and they're just not expensive at all. I will get one one day soon and when I do, I will put, "Viven Los Vochitos" across the top of the windshield. That means, "Little Volkswagens Live." This was a great video. Thank you so much for the excellent content.

[@earlt_vw]

Very nice Slade! Good to see one up close! Than you!!!

[@davidryan573]

Looks like an awesome VW, he’s got the right idea, make it his own and enjoy it.

[@angelnavarrete6811]

Im glad i found your channel, since im bri ging my mexican bug to the us, your DIY videos will help me a lot!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s awesome!! Thank you for being here.

[@greggbrown0]

Excellent interview and good looking Beetle

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

Now you need to go on a foliage cruise Sweet Ride 👍🇩🇪

[@robertlambert5299]

If I remember correctly the hood didn’t come with a VW emblem. That emblem that’s on there is from a newer Volkswagen.

[@pastedtomato]

A couple of things from the top of my head. The bumpers are the "correct" ones for this model, color matched bumpers were introduced around 96, it could also had come with "thicker" chrome bumpers (The black trim in the middle is as thick as the turn signals), some had them as early as 91, you can still get higher quality bumpers in Mexico (14 gauge IIRC) for like $100 USD plus shipping. This model year would have come with electronic ignition (introduced around 89 or 90), essentially a SVDA distributor with the hall effect system, think MK2 Watercooled VW The VW emblem in the hood isn't stock The half moon vents came stock in SOME Mexican Beetles, I am not sure about model years, I think they were introduced somewhere in the 80s and removed in the mid 90s. (Our 91 lacks them) The headlight and hazard light switches are from a MK2 Jetta/Golf (Came like this from the factory since 91) Antonio Trejo over The Samba has a lot of parts for Mexican Beetles, you might be able to get Windshield Washer Tank and Pump (and yes, it is stock) from him. Mexican Beetles came factory with front disc brakes since 95, the rotors and hubs are separate parts, making service that much easier.

[@chalokool1108]

Nice looking bug for sure. Being a Mexican myself, I can assure you those half moon side vents are in a lot of Mexican beetles because I've seen them myself over the years. I didn't look up the history, but just by looking at several images for reference on mercado libre, seems like 1997 might've been the last year they put them on although I could be wrong. You don't see them on later models though.

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

Snowing here today I see out the window! Maybe that will cheer you up in your neck of the woods!

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Nice beetle thanks for sharing.😁

[@plasteringguru572]

Great content, I really appreciate your videos…..I have a white 1989 Mexican beetle myself and I’m currently in the process of getting it back on the road! It’s great to see others running strong 💪

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for leaving a kind comment! I truly appreciate that. And thank you so much for being here.

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

Wonderful video, very informative! Hey there Justin!

[@briansmythe3000]

Nice , Has The Moon Vents too, Nice straight car

[@VolksStokes]

Beautiful!

[@gordonmack9948]

Justin has a nice Beetle I do love them wheels and I see that it's still a flat screen unlike the super beetle.

[@gordondonahue4810]

Nice Bug. I never understood the titling process For a Mexican bug. Bringing it from Mexico to the states I thought was not easy.

[@davidgrason161]

It is no different than bringing in a car from any other country. A friend of mine has one of the newer MGs from Britain and some of the soldiers over at Ft. Campbell have right hand drive cars from Japan. It was easy for them and it should not be a problem for one of these. I live in Kentucky and the gals down at my county office have already told me all the steps to getting a Kentucky title and it's very easy. I suppose the particular state may have something to do with it but it's not going to difficult at all for me.

[@PopularityContest]

Last video of my Slades rabbit hole and what a way to end a binge session. I really like this Mexican beetle they have a real sporty look to them especially those wheels it's a modernized twist to that vintage body. Great video as always.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks brother, I like the Mexican ones. Especially the seats are pretty comfortable.

[@ricksalmon4916]

Very nice car! Enjoy!!

[@OTTO-1303]

Very Nice

[@PopularityContest]

I imagine a huge 2332cc porsche shroud chirping gears

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Nice car. The engine bay seal should be replaced. Mexi bugs should have front disc brakes also.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great to see the Mexican Beetle. There was one for sale here in Eastern Canada a couple of years ago. Very cool.

[@hussianmohmmad4613]

My one 1998 nice car Fuel injection powerful engine from mexico 🇲🇽

[@zimms-world]

Very cool car. I really like the seats. I wonder if I could do something like that in mine. I have the pedestals

[@JamesDavis-jo9tk]

There’s a red one for sale near me. I think it’s a 94. I’m pretty sure they have to be 25 years old before they can be imported to the US.

[@adamgray2720]

Very nice car!

[@internetkilledthevideostar]

No need to apologize, Slade. We get it. Pretty sweet MexiBug. Those side vents wouldn’t be on a ‘68 though…even if they do assist with the engine cooling, and most of us wouldn’t mind having them ;)

[@rogergregg7260]

I have a 1968 Volkswagen Mexican beetle with factory air

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@rogergregg7260 wow I didn’t know they did factory air on those! That is really cool.

[@cobusvanniekerk83]

Very nice fusca

[@brianlewis6926]

I live in Arizona about hour and half from the closest border and they're ferly common to find. They have those big tell light's, I think they all came white and the half moon

[@jimstewart6145]

nice.

[@dubworldvwadventures]

Beautiful Mexi! The side moons ended in 1994 I believe. Vw also ended the chrome trim and bumpers and went to paint to match until the production end in July of 2003. The only exception was the Ultima Edition Beetle. The dash switches and steering wheel are MK2 Golf/Jetta. Don’t overpay for a Mexi. My channel has a video showing what they are selling for in US dollars in Mexico. Check it out!

[@MrBoi-nt8ih]

Second!👍

[@Highvdubguy]

Good video, just subscribed! Recently bought a 98 mexi bug

[@scottiencali]

Front tires need to be less frog like i think..as in not stick out so much.. Very surprised that isnt Fuel Injected. Nice find tho!!

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

It had FI when it left the factory.

[@luvbgrass]

My wife and I were looking at one, on line, that a fellow had. It was a nice looking car, I dont remember the year right off. I was afraid I may have problems trying to get parts for it. There were no listings, say like at Jbugs for that car. Others said part would be interchangeable, but I didn't know how I would figure what to order so we backed away from it. 😔

[@curtissimpson7856]

U talked about pop out quarter glass. Will 66 pop outs fit a 73 super beetle

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It should be: 1965-77 Beetle - 1971-75 Super Beetle

[@TheOsolito]

Greatings Slades I have a Mexican beetle and I live in Canada, just wondering what is your opinion of running the bug without engine thermostat and fan shroud flaps so far it runs ok but I am wondering at the long run ty for your videos

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Here's a good video on the thermostat explanation I did! I prefer using them and I explain why.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoGYXqttrr9lqqc

[@TheOsolito]

Ty Slades

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@TheOsolito You’re very welcome! I hope you have a great upcoming weekend.

[@backyardkombi5466]

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[@mikehammer4546]

What’s with the v-belt extra pulley ?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That was already on there Mike when he bought the car.

[@timrolfes9761]

Is the Serpentine Belt setup stock from Mexico?

[@justinmoninger3055]

No, that’s aftermarket

[@wowyummyyy]

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