will it run? 1968 vw beetle barn find.

[@kennethdegruchy5503]

You mentioned riding in the back window of your Dad's VW beetle. My sister and I fit in that space in my Dad's first 1957 beetle. What precious memories you have rekindled with just that comment. Thanks for this video.

[@lizardinatown]

Am I the only one who watches these videos because of the sound of his voice?! I can't remember how I found this channel but I sure do love seeing the old VWs come to life!

[@grizzlygrizzle]

Mr. Roger's Neighborhood... Garage

[@shartne]

I had a 68 bug just exactly like that man that was a great car. I drove it everywhere back in the seventies. It amazing how well preserved that one is man its solid.

[@MikeyMack303]

WOW!!! What a fantastic find! VERY much unlike what we're used to seeing on your channel!

[@outcastprojects6733]

Nice car, My hired guy Ricky was watching with me yesterday on lunch.He said ,"I wonder what he would think if i just shipped him my car to line out the problems" He has a old VW not sure what year.I really enjoy watching your videos,and I'm confident in my ability to work on his car just from info from your videos! Thanks for making videos Mustie1,You are my favorite creator for sure!

[@toroon]

Bought a 68 Bug in 72. Drove it for 8 years. She ended her days as a Tonka toy cruising the back roads up at the cottage. Lots of fun. I miss that Bug. Yours looks great! Make it pretty again.

[@smiffy1071]

Wow, what a sweet little car... Looks like it’s already a good weekend driver, but I’d say it’s a great place to start a full restoration....

[@cambren5616]

I am not even a Bug fan, but seeing how clean that old car was rust wise made me genuinely happy.

[@simonmusicka6118]

Hey mustie great videos keep up the good work the old cars are getting hard to find now that are rust free rust is in nearly every old car here in Tasmania cheers Simon

[@GoodOldMike]

watched the 1st 4.5 minutes before I realized I have watched this before. Our videos are different styles, but man Mustie1, you have some of the best videos on old VWs. Your channel is one of my 1st go-to channels for KZbin gluttony. I hope your videos are low carb.

[@ukulelefatman]

Great find, I'm jealous as hell. Something about the sound of a bug, especially with a good exhaust, that little whistle....tears at my heart strings. You are a lucky man. Don't forget to mount a fire extinguisher.

[@OhZone62]

Thank you sir for spending the time with us that so enjoy your channel. Chris Gatineau, Quebec , Canada

[@johndalton3821]

Another great video..!! Thank you for sharing. These old VW resurrection videos are the best..!!!

[@Smurphenstein]

Very nice little car. Love that VW horn sound. Reminds me of watching Herbie rides again at the movies with my parents. Always sounds like a happy car sound to me now.

[@Popeye64]

Very good beetle. I love the way it started so easy. Might be a keeper.

[@grizzlygrizzle]

Watching this brought back VW driving experiences. First car: a '58 Cabriolet, bought in '68 for $10, unbelievably bad condition for 10 years, top rotted to shreds, 3 fenders and both lids piled in back seat, made a "safari buggy" out of it lashing passenger seat over the front. Good times. My brother had a green '68. Once, parking in tight space in Boston, we backed into the space diagonally, lifted the front end, and carried it the rest of the way in, with barely enough room for our legs. Girlfriend had a tan '67 Ghia, fun to drive. An upstairs neighbor had a tan '66 that had been hit in the door that he'd let me use. Nice car, except for having to reach out and pull the "friction-fit" door closed on right turns. A short-term girlfriend (fleas in her waterbed) had a oxidized dark blue '68 with flower stickers. After a wonderful time with a '64 Volvo 544 (my favorite car ever), I got a yellow '72 bug that would bog down a lot unless it was timed by ear. Rolled that one when going around a 2-lane exit ramp next to a semi, only to discover that the snow plow had failed to stay in the left lane, so the plowed area narrowed to one lane. Foot-deep snow, topped by a frozen crust. Left front wheel caught in the crust, car spun around on 2 wheels, and settled backwards onto the driver's side. Others stopped, and we stood it upright quickly enough, drove to a gas station and topped off the oil. Only down a quart. -- I loved these cars. Though I loved my '64 Volvo and '66 GTO more, that doesn't diminish my fondness for the bugs.

[@crumplezone1]

A diamond in the rough, the guy who owned that really cared for it so I am glad you got it Mustie as its future will be bright :)

[@PapiDoesIt]

I always love hearing an old VW coming back from hibernation!

[@macknine4461]

Horn works, she is ready to go. Thanks for the rescue.

[@jcadult101]

Saw a nice bug in a store parking lot and stopped to check it out. Looking in the back behind the back seat I had to wonder how in the heck I was small enough to crawl back in there. I remember the carpeting being a sharp pokey type that didn't make it all that fun. Thanks for the memories.

[@onemat2000]

Nice bug. 50 years ago is like yesterday to me. What a nice survivor.

[@rockinrowdy13]

It's in awesome shape! My very first car was a '61 bug I paid two bucks for on the last day of my junior year of high school. No gas gauge just a handle under the dash to flip to reserve when the main tank ran dry! Can't tell you how many times I ran out lol.

[@RETROCAM73]

Mustie what a great beetle reminds me of my dads old he had in 1979 he's was a 1972 we live in England so we normally have right hand drive but he loves LHD so he was offered a LHD for £300 so he brought it but he didn't tell me and I'd just been to the cinema to watch the love bug because I loved Herbie with my mum and we came out and he was sitting there waiting in the beetle and I hugged it people must of thought I was mad but I didn't care I loved it they get under your skin what a great channel 🙂👍🏻

[@MrPafleouf]

wow this engine runs really well ! just a little hole when you start to push the pedal . that's so nice to hear it run like this

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Brother, you must have the patience of Job. I guess after so many years it's habit, but you are so methodical in your approach to these things and you appear to know what's wrong before you start, but you still go through all the steps one by one...very cool!

[@dwheeler016]

Mustie knows what he is doing with these old girls

[@johnghatti5435]

That’s the only way to go about anything you’re working on really. A lot of people tend to just go in a project without a game plan but on these gasoline powered engines there’s always the 3 things you need. Fuel, spark and air. Easier when you are familiar with certain engines but same concept.

[@Joesmusclecargarage]

You’re that impatient, you lack the focus to do the simple steps to get a car running again? That’s pretty sad.

[@kentuckycowboy2]

That's a beauty Musty it'll sure make a nice car for any purpose you decide to go with.

[@garylollman5339]

Best sounding VW engine I have heard is quite a while. I would say she is a keeper.

[@MMR45660]

What a beautiful specimen. We loved that bug! The payments for $65 a month and we were paying $80 a month in gas, so we were ahead $3 with purchasing the bug

[@lrstaf6]

I love the simplicity of the old beetles. This one looks excellent for a 50 year old car. Like your videos, learn a lot and most of it very practical. Peace!

[@bradrichards6107]

That’s a very nice bug. The engine runs great. I think the car will make a great driver.

[@paultro8457]

Another great video Mustie. 👍👍 I really appreciate you taking the time to record everything and put it up for everyone to watch. Nothing better than a "will it run" episode.

[@havoc010101]

Wow, what nice looking car for what it is. My dad had two of these when I was a kid! Love the VW Bug! Great video, keep the content coming!!

[@mischef18]

From the way you describe it and what we see it is a sweet little number bro. Maybe a once in a blue moon find. Great video.

[@charger19691]

That’s a fine Beetle Bug Mustie, I’m glad it’s got a good home. These bugs are just not around like they used to be. When I was growing up in the 70’s, there was a Beetle on every block.

[@hermie1954]

beautiful car, great find, and to know its in great hands

[@richarddowner4292]

That Bug Is A GREAT FIND!!! SUPER GREAT SHAPE... GREAT FIND... Lucky YOU! I would call that MINT!!

[@maxz.6849]

Score!! I definitely would call that a win win situation, little rust and a great running little motor. That ones a keeper😁

[@Drmcunningham]

This should be an interesting series. It takes me back to my high school and college days when I drove a 67 bug. It would go anywhere in the snow and could overcome most mechanical failures until you could get it fixed. I drove mine with dead batteries, broken clutch cables, ejecting spark plugs, and non working heaters. I toured around with my future wife in that car, went parking and sparking in it, camped with it, and even drove it 300miles to the beach for our first vacation. What fun we had!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Man- you're like the KZbin Surgeon's General of old VW; to hear and see you find a really decent specimen is outstanding and amazing. I'm very happy- that you've got a nice one this time.

[@dayslife]

wow.that looks like a nice well maintained vw. it should be a long term keeper.

[@fordilac]

In the early 70's I worked at a small foreign car repair shop in Arkansas and most of our customers drove VWs. We always told them 3 things a bug did not need; a/c, trailer hitch or automatic transmission.

[@keithchapman124]

you found a real gem there.no rust. minor damage good runner

[@cccdetective787]

Hi Mustie Great find I am sure you will find some inspiration to personalize it. looking forward to riding along while you perform your creative magic.

[@RKHarm24]

From what I have seen you work on before, I am amazed at the condition of this bug. My cousin got a 1974 Super Beetle for his High School Grad present. I loved that car. It was fun to drive and ride in. He lived in Knoxville, Tn so we drove in the Smokies a lot.

[@CTmoog]

Great car! I've learned a ton watching your videos for the last few years. Thank you sir!

[@45AMT]

Wow That bug is cleaner and more rust free than our first family bug we bought back in 1988 (it was the same color and year) that spent all it's life in GA. The floor pans were all blown out. You could watch the road while driving! Great buy!!

[@wildbill23c]

I wouldn't mind having one of those old VW Beetles. They look like they'd be kind of fun and pretty easy to work on.

[@nashguy207]

What a great car. Really brings back memories of my younger days.

[@focus82grothm.84]

This Bug made me very happy. Healthy car. 😀😀

[@Gordonseries385]

My dad bought this one like new. I drove it around in my high school days. Had a nice stiff ride handled good. This one had the automatic shifter, Once you moved the shifter the switch built in would Engauge the vacuum clutch so you had to step off the gas and shift it or the engine would rev. Just tap the shifter and the engine would rev, strange because no clutch peddle and yes it had a torque converter. You can start out in any gear, forth gear start out just floor it a very lazy way. I liked the car very much. In the winter time it had the optional gas heater, that was great, it sounded like a little turbine engine. It burned clean did not smell gas, but was scared a little bit for using the gas from the gas tank. Really worked great kept the windows clear and you warm. The stock heater wasn't good, windows fog and bad heat. Enjoyed your video take care.

[@ericripley9739]

Speaking of the gas heater,; we had a 68 deluxe. The standard beetles didn't come with one. It was mounted in the rear, somewhere near the transmission. It was totally integrated with the rest of the system. To turn it on, you pulled the heater lever all the way on (up). There must have been a problem with them as we received a "recall" offer. For $100 they would remove the gas heater an install a new one in the front trunk. It was not integrated, but could be operated with the ignition off to preheat the interior. Dont know if this was done in the USA . We live in Nova Scotia.

[@vwmountainman9701]

Makes you feel all warm & fuzzy when get that something that clean & solid !!! Very nice !!!

[@radiok2ua]

That's a really nice find! Congrats on scoring this car--it's like payback for all the rust- and mouse-infested ones you've dealt with over the years!

[@sjp52047]

It looks like a nice bug for it's age. I had a 1963, with a 1965 engine in it, way back in 1966. They are a hoot to drive. Another good one Mustie.

[@mikebtrfld1705]

Life After Work in 1969 I was driving the Chicken Delight bugs. Don't cook tonight, call Chicken Delight.

[@sjp52047]

LOL! I remember them...

[@haroldphillips2416]

My goodness musky that 68 from California has to be one of the best VW’s that you purchased since I’ve been tuned in.

[@radiocameron]

It's very interesting to see this bug and the condition it's in directly after you finished repairing the other one last week. You get a real perspective on how some cars survive better than others, especially when the come from out west.

[@mv3780]

I have owned 3 in my life. A 70, 71, and 74. I love these cars!

[@warrenw2119]

So glad too see you have a real good one to work with this time...WTG Mustie!

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

That's a sweet bug, solid frame & floors seems to run nice, nothing that you can't fix, put the original seats back in it, fix the floor by the battery, little stuff, compound it, get rid of that steering wheel and it's a great driver

[@briantaylor9266]

Nice! When I was a kid, both of my parents drove Bugs, older than this one. I remember no gas gauge, just a lever to switch over to the reserve when gas got low. On those occasions when there was a family road trip, the golden retriever rode in the rumble seat. She didn't like it :-(

[@rayjones3212]

Cute little car. Reminds me of the car I first learned how to drive a straight stick on. I was able to hold the car on hills with the parking brake. Worked for me. Taught me how to use the clutch brake pedal combination to get the job done. Hope your weather is improving.

[@uniquepieces7365]

She's a nice little bug, they all have their own personalities and This one looks like a sweetheart think she needs to be restored to her former self 😁

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

Nice score! After some of the nightmares you've had to work on it must come as a nice surprise to find one so clean.

[@LMacNeill]

What a great find! Looks like it's in really great shape for its age.

[@73honda350]

Cool find! Looks like it won't need much to be simple, fun, driveable car. Reminds me of the '67 beetle i learned to drive on.

[@hdrk59]

What a great find ..congrats my friend . Thank you for sharing

[@michaelvecchiarelli8414]

hi mustie1,wow,what a nice bug,i cant believe how solid it is.good car for going back and forth to work just the way it is.bye

[@llewellyn56]

awesome car.....great video.....hope you still have.....love the beetles.....

[@Zeemike1]

I'll bet it is rare to find one in that good of shape and so little rust...that was a great score.

[@pa6390]

Great find for a car that old... Have fun with it. Summer is on it's way.

[@chunk2good664]

Great buy mustie1 ,I can't believe how solid it looks under the body. It looks like it might have had a few electronic issues in the past maybe a battery drain issue

[@oldtanker4860]

I am jealous too. That might be a nice car for someone to use for local errands. You seem to find some hidden gems among the trashy ones too. Be a good beginner to the airheads.

[@CaptLiberator]

Wow. What a great find! A little welding and some paint and good to go!

[@vwbeetleb0b]

The Memories all came back. I miss my little Bug. Looks like you have found yourself a very decent project to build on. Look forward to seeing in future vids.

[@edmeetze6324]

Man you gotta keep that .. too nice to let go. Looking forward to seeing what you have in mind for it .

[@usmc29er44]

Wow...that is clean(for its age). Looks like its been cared for in it's previous life

[@2e0lgz]

I can’t believe how good the underneath of the car is......what a bonus !

[@stephengardin2423]

You scored a big one with this car. Little rust, no major dents and mechanically almost 100%. The wiring concerns me a little. It's a great thing that there aren't too many of them. A minor amount of hammer and dolly work, she'll be as good as new. Thank you for the video. It always feels like I'm actually there hanging out with a friend.

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

I had two bugs, 1965s, back in the 70s. I liked working on and maintaining those bugs. One I totaled and the other I sold to buy a 1970 GMC, 396 ci, turbo 400 truck. Still have that old truck in original condition. Cars hold up pretty good in California.

[@ronbutler6502]

HI I HAD TWO NEW 1972 VW BUGS I BROUGHT FOR MY WIFE AND I WHEN I RETURNED FROM VIET-NAM GREAT CARS..TKS MY FRIEND RON AND VERO IN NY

[@bryandhispup]

1968 VW Beetles were a weird year. lots of unique parts and things done this year. this was the first year of the Auto-Stick which came with a IRS, but the Manual 4speed still came as a swing axle. also there is a tube that runs along the front of the gas tank for venting, in 69 they moved this closer to the fuel filler. I had a yellow one, my first car. it had IRS and a Maunal Transaxle, someone had replaced the Autostick with a 4 speed from a 1970 Beetle, before i came to own it. I miss that car every time I see a bug. I also had a 69 in the same color as this one that DID have an auto, stick, fun and frustrating those autosticks.

[@kerryhuston3669]

That's a nice VW. Wish I had it. I have a 1956 Auto Union trying to get the firing right kind of strange setup. Thanks good show.

[@ithacacomments4811]

I had 1968 Beetle. Best car ever ! The good old days when gas was .25 cents per gallon. The only issue was the lack of heat and defrost in the Central NY winters.

[@RKHarm24]

Nothing sounds like a VW Beetle starting or running. Classic. If they made them like this again, I would be in line to buy/order one. Rear engine, rear wheel drive like the original. My Aunt and Uncle had a VW Automatic, semi auto transmission.

[@captbrody5036]

Man i never get that lucky on Finding Bugs, and i live in Kentucky. That Bug is pretty much ready for daily driving. It does need some stuff but not much. Good find. Bet you got a sweet deal too. Gratz Mustie.

[@AverageBud]

Never liked how the fuel line ran straight over the distributor cap. Looking for a beetle myself. Nice find :D

[@tommyb.7977]

Back when I was younger we had a few bugs and I remember sitting in the very back as we a family of six went to Florida.

[@sting1111]

So great you are back into the beetles

[@tfp777]

Nice find, it reminds me of the Ford pickup you found, thanks for sharing.

[@CaptTylor]

I own two 1968 Type ones. One is an early one with the swing axle that my family has had since it was ten years old. The other is my great uncle's car that he has left us and he purchased it brand new in California. I have boxes of paperwork on it since it was purchase new and all the way to current date. It has 485,000.00 original miles with an engine rebuild in 1998. The 68-1/2 model has double jointed rear axles compared with the early year one. I think this one's dash pad has been removed and then the dash painted, since both of my cars have the dash pad. I love watching your channel over the years and I am glad to see something similar to what I own on your channel. I collect many models of single and double cabs and want to have one someday, to add to my little collection. Keep up the great videos, I love spending time with you in the garage. P.S. I just love seeing Crusty and Lucy being worked on when you get the time. Great Channel and thanks for sharing your love of working on motors and stuff in your shop.

[@scottbatchley6923]

Nice for 50 yrs always enjoy your vids

[@esmith836]

Cleaner than the white one you did. Very cool never knew a lot about VWs I can tell why you like them. Enjoy your videos always learning a lot from them. Eric. Grand Blanc MI

[@noiricha]

The condition of the body makes it a worthwhile project - so rare to find one that rust free. I had one back in the day - oh the memories. It never let me down - I upgraded to a faster car - a Toyota Celica.

[@bobwendoloski6970]

Stumbled across your channel, I had a 1970 VW bug, was one of the best cars I have owned. Made a huge mistake and sold it and bough a brand new Volare (POS). Kicking myself for the past 40 years.

[@mustie1]

how long before the front fenders rusted on the volare

[@bobwendoloski6970]

I had it 18 months and it spend most of that time not running. The fenders did not rust while I had it but the paint came off the tail lights the first time I washed it, then they replaced them and it leaked into the trunk. I had the car a month and the thermostat went open and I had no heat.. Then the starter relay went bad and it would not run, get the picture ;-) I sold it and bought a VW Rabbit. Never owned another Chrysler product again. So impressed, watched you 1970 VW convertable video, 30+ years and that damn engine still kicked over, wonder how a modern car would do after it sits that long?

[@scdevon]

Nice solid car overall. The battery tray is easily dealt with. Great work, Mustie. AwesomePowderCoat is making brand new bellows thermostats now that function just like the originals.

[@bobbya4579]

Car deserves a complete restoration.

[@vistable6006]

It got one just by the next buyer. He has a youtube channel.

[@Fiat124]

What’s his channel called?

[@vistable6006]

@@Fiat124 Chis Freemesser

[@bobbya4579]

@@Fiat124 Mustie1

[@LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise]

Another Excellent Video from Mr Mustie :) I Love your VW's :-) :-) It runs great :-)

[@rogerlong2314]

I have it’s twin, a Diamond Blue 68 that’s been in my family since 1983. Fun to drive and tinker with.

[@elfenmagix8173]

Excellent little bug! Great find!

[@DB1Journeys]

That is actually a great looking bug underneath. Great find.

[@dannysorrells7111]

Thank you very much for all the knowledge you gave me my name is Mr Danny calling you from Cincinnati Ohio