FIRST START In Years | 1965 VW Beetle - Will It Run? CT Garage Find.

[@VochoTalacha]

How to adjust valves in 5 steps:
1.- Align crank pulley to TDC mark
2.- Pop distributor cap off and see if rotor points to cyl 1 or 3
3.- Pop both valve covers off
4.- If distributor rotor points to cyl 1, adjust both cyl1 valves, cyl 2 intake and cyl 4 exhaust.
If distributor rotor points to cyl 3, adjust both cyl3 valves, cyl 4 intake and cyl 2 exhaust.
5.- Turn crank pulley 1 full turn and adjust remaining valves.

[@sarto7bellys]

Saw John Muir's book under the bonnet(hood), I bought that book in 1977 when I bought my first beetle, a '74 1200, that book save me a ton of money over the years and I still have it although no beetles for quite some time ☹

[@henryrodier8024]

Oh my that car must have sat during winters or went south with the birds really nice not bad for 57 years old

[@GT.Bugger]

You must be running out of space by now surely 🤣. Really nice looking bug.

[@alexjinks6172]

Won't be long before that young fella will be taking over the family business Kind regrds Alex

[@takpongyong9581]

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[@almclean4835]

A VW rolling on the first date, unheard of. Glad Josh got on camera or I’d never have believed it😁 It’s a good looking car, doesn’t sound too bad either. There are still some goods ones out there

[@VWJawbreaker]

Another great score. She’s in good shape and is a runner. Can’t beat that man.
Can’t believe how big Josh is getting, they grow up so damn fast.

[@rickbachman993]

Herby!!😎✌🏻❤️. First thought when I saw this 😊. Had a 58 with a cloth sun roof when I was a teen. Never got it going. Ha that was 1975. Good luck with her. ✌🏻

[@5150mxVW]

Hi Rick, I never got my 1st car on the road either , a 67 Bug. Thank you.

[@MaShcode]

@@5150mxVW My first car was a green ‘67 bug. Drove it between Hanover NH and Amherst MA when I was in college in the late 70’s. The gas mileage was amazing and during the OPEC oil embargo everyone in their abandoned land yachts gave me jealous looks. Tho a parka in the winter was a required accessory before the heater got going.

[@garymallard4699]

You buy anything!!.. Rollers..Non Rollers.... Busted up Beaters!! 😂
You have an ADDICTION ..my Friend...

[@5150mxVW]

haha, i once passed on a 67 vert until he said it rolled ....headed off to buy a 914 right now

[@nicktasker4287]

Hey Bud
We’re getting to the age that everything we touch is an issue due to when we were younger so we’re the cars 😂🤣,
Our expectation wasn’t perfect and now we strive for that, Yep the earth needs cleaning, She runs sweet,
If they were all like this one then it’s all plain sailing,
Just a weekends work 😂🤣,
Keep the videos coming we’re with you all the way Buddy even in the 🇬🇧

[@kenshores9900]

A Okay! Houston we have no problem! Like 65’s!

[@garrykellogg3215]

I love these 'programs' where you learn what not to do. LOL! But in the end you learn several ways to do the same thing.

[@stevelangston2359]

Had a 65 for quite a long time. Carried us to many places for manY many miles.

[@5150mxVW]

awesome😁

[@charger19691]

WOW, you found a beautiful Bug! The engine has lots of life left in her too! Great find!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Danny!

[@buddycarroll9665]

Cool find! “ I use to have one of those in the 60s”…….😂😂

[@terrywilkinsonu2231]

I had that same 65, Bahama Blue with a crank open sunroof. It got me through my first 3 years of college, 71 - 74, till I traded for a sweet 67. Keep up the great finds!

[@mikehammer4546]

Jason, look like one of the best ones you have pushed yet 😎👍👍

[@VWJawbreaker]

That made me laugh too hard 😂

[@5150mxVW]

😆, sure is 😁

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

That has to be one of the nicest beetles I've seen in a long time Jason! Same.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Timothy !

[@henrygreen19]

Compared to some of the stuff you've dragged home - this one is brand new out the box .. .. .. .. ha ha ha ha ha. I definitely like after you've worked your magic. Best !!

[@firecatfly]

That has to be one of the nicest beetles I've seen in a long time Jason! Our cat Jazz is suffering through a cold and has been sitting on my lap all day as I work on a computer build so I was looking for one of your older videos I hadn't seen in a while and this came up!! It is always time well spent when we watch your videos!

[@5150mxVW]

Hi Bruce, I hope Jazz is feeling better . Thank you, very solid Beetle, great find, was well kept :). Thank you

[@stephenridgway3886]

👍 . I use extra fine steel world on glass also, it's good for overspray or just plain dirty windows.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, thank you for always coming early to check out the new vids SR, I appreciate it

[@gertraba4484]

@@5150mxVW add leds for that brite look. Convert to alt. And electronic. Dizzy

[@chriscampbell8149]

Thank you for teaching me that all beetles aren't the same.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you for checking out the vids Chris

[@cap526]

Putting out more videos 👍
Like the interior color .
That's a lot of dirt bike .
He's lucky he's got great parents !
Thanks for the entertainment .
✌️

[@5150mxVW]

I'm trying :)....me too...he's not ringing it out yet :)....I agree lol...thank you CAP, I appreciate it

[@owainwyn8083]

You’re so lucky finding all these gems

[@5150mxVW]

😁

[@JohnDisque]

I like these long ones so I can kick my feet up.... drink a few beers and see what's going on in your world. It's relaxing and I'm not happy unless I'm learning, which I'm always doing on your channel
Beer, knowledge a few tacos.... life is good.

[@eduardorodriguez3262]

Man that's my Birth Year🤔 tempting!! Nice as it gets👍🇩🇪

[@joegorden9810]

Those early door cards look exactly like my 57 horizon blue bug. The 65 has a lot of potential good find

[@tillross4078]

Your finding all kinds of VWs geezzz I shopped for a year and got 2 ? ,,, Nice going ,, dig the cars ,👍

[@davekimbler2308]

I had a green 65 no sunroof , drove it for years without heat in the winter ! Lol. Father in law had a 71 super beetle and a 84 Rabbit diesel ( 52 mpg ) !

[@campion05]

10:48 is that an aluminum roofing nail laying in there? Oh pick er' out before you roll over it. Like the vac advance distributor. It really helped my 71" run great when she is fed the onions. Love the vids. Thanks for posting.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear big "J".
Before I'm even through watching this video, I simply have to say: You, Sir, have obviously become highly professional in pushing cars around! Without a doubt! Congrats! 👍👌👏

[@aussiebeatle4049]

You really know how to find them 5150, the 65 is a beautiful car, awesome it has a sunroof as well.
You know you’re going to need a bigger workshop don’t you!! Power to you brother, I love your collection.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you AB, always appreciated

[@micksterboone4517]

Love that interior!

[@5150mxVW]

me too , thank you MB!

[@65bugnut]

Looks like you found a solid car. I know what you were doing, if you can get it to run on 3 cylinders, it will darn sure run on 4 (once you put the spark plug wire on).

[@marcbeebe]

Best find in a long time! One that rolls on its own! *LOL*

[@5150mxVW]

haha! thank you Marc

[@medfordJimmy]

That is a nice one you found. I found my 65 bug in the woods of Sherwood, Oregon. 4 new tires, new battery and it started right away. It ran great until the mechanic sat in it and put the seat through the floor. It had a 1680 Dual port with the started gone. Just push it a little and it started right up. Good video worth the watch.

[@stephenricketts7764]

Always good to hear that a car had been in a dry condition garage that makes all the difference. Josh won't have to push this one around which he will be pleased about. The interior looks good, I wouldn't know if it is original but it is matching so stick with it Jason. As you say that is minor rust for your area so that is fine and running boards too! The sun roof will definitely need some work but she is a good solid car overall and a runner. Thanks for sharing this video Jason and Josh for some of the filming.👍👍

[@bluebug66]

You are correct. There is no substitute for a rebuilt carb from Tim at Volksbitz. Worth every penny. Help him out and send him some good cores if you have access to any..They don't make the German stuff anymore you know.

[@lvlikeyV]

Picking up some of that polish now. You should setup an affiliate link and link the products you use so you can get some kickbacks. I certainly wouldn't have heard about that stuff if it weren't for you. Looks like that stuff is amazing.

[@vwcoco]

65 very nice buy. Fix the little rust and enjoy . Interior lovely

[@robertwalker9625]

She's a runner for sure Jason. Interior looks great, love the seat covers and dash. Nothing like a good cleaner and 4 ought steel wool pad to get the chrome looking great. Now I'll wait to see updated episodes of getting the '65 back on the road.👍

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you Robert, I appreciate it

[@roadlizardcu8664]

I had a 68 and loved it, got Tboned on passenger side (I was alone thank God). It started after the accident and I drove it home, could rest my elbows on both door handles. Kept smelling electrical burning, got it home and turned it off and that was the last time it ran for me. Sold it and a spare engine as parts, still hurts.

[@npvj5687]

Luvs them vw’s ! That sound alone 👌🏻

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@mowler8042]

Ohhhh man I love this Beetle, I wouldn't change the color it's so cool.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you

[@normanmerrill1241]

Beautiful…incredible condition for its age…I had a 66 in 1970 and 69 in 1978._ 150,000 on both cars…I had both rebuilt at some point…I like the upholstery job…

[@augienajera642]

Awesome find there!!!!! One more VW on the road again!!!!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Augie !

[@Mikefngarage]

Couple of those patch panels from TABCO for the rear quarters and your good to go. spot paint them in with a spray can and its a daily driver.

[@petertobey603]

Wow 1965 bug. That was the car I took my drivers test in. Passed first try. Such a fun car to drive.

[@a.n.7863]

I learned to drive in a ‘65 Bahama Blue (minus the sunroof) but it was a couple of years before I was old enough to take the DL test.

[@1967250s]

Dude, you kill me! What a find!

[@5150mxVW]

:), thanks man !

[@volktales7005]

A Bahama Blue '65 Sunroof? Approved! Ran nicely too. You know you want to put some German bumpers back on there...

[@migdaliadiaz8830]

make sure the gas filter don't come apart,🔥 🔥

[@5150mxVW]

it's the glass ones that fall apart but yes I'll relocate it

[@notajp]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Looks like a deal for sure, Jason. She runs great. Lots of potential. Of course Jen’s opinion is the one that really counts!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you John!

[@santabubba50]

Nice find, your lot is filling up again 🎅

[@5150mxVW]

😎

[@jailbreakgamin1966]

this should make enough to start your own dealership i beleive ..lol great vid !!

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day,
Looks like you've found a nice solid one and with a sunroof.
But haven't you forgotten Josh. Remember. 🤪
✌️Peace from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@VWJawbreaker]

I was thinking the same thing about Josh 😂

[@5150mxVW]

he bagged me & went to Grandma's instead !

[@meetjohndoe1078]

Pretty original! Rolls! Starts! One small rust spot! A sunroof to boot! Very Nice!

[@5150mxVW]

yes! thank you

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Hey Jason.....Nice 65 VW interior is really nice. I like the Blue. AT least no Rot Just for the back side. Yes it's definitely a runner... You have a great car Jason!

[@5150mxVW]

hi Jim, thank you !

[@johnowens7959]

Look forward to all your video's and your humor!!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you John, much appreciated !

[@bellevue260]

Love the original color!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you 260

[@paulmertens250]

I love it, my Dad owned many Volkswagens over the years, his first Experience was driving a Kubelwagen that he captured in WWII. His first Volkswagen was a Turkis 61 Beetle 😁, then he had 63,64,66 Buses and he had a 69 Bus when I was born. I just got my second Beetle originally Diamond Green 1956 Oval , I've had around 15 Early and Late Bay window Buses over the years and a couple Squarebacks. I enjoy watching all of your videos 😁

[@chuckstith838]

about time you didn't have to pull one out of the swamp. enjoy

[@robertjean659]

Sweet pickup there, no smoke at all. Very clean in and out. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Robert

[@PONO-go3ee]

That's a Clean Pusher , with lots of spare parts if the pan is Solid then it's a Winner ,

[@PONO-go3ee]

Tiffany Blue on Blue Tiffy

[@zundfolge1432]

oh man oh man ohhhhh man thats my car when I got it in 1995. Still in my garage.

[@RMonkey]

my first car was a 65 bug, 6 volt. I loved that thing, my second car was a 66 and I loved that car even more. I put a ton of work into it. thanks for sharing your adventures with these beautiful cars.

[@5150mxVW]

nice, yes the 66 with the 1300 is a great driver , thank you

[@torontoross]

Would love a VW like this one. Great find.

[@5150mxVW]

they are out there , thank you Ross

[@robinredman5192]

Will it push....yes....Will it run.....oh ya........Will it shine.....You betcha. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Nice job Jason. Take care and see ya next time. John here, from the back-roads of Notheastern Tennessee.

[@michaelfraser5723]

Is that a sweet sound to match the paradise interior ~

[@dominickserignese8837]

I'm not a VW guy but I am a car guy. I would say that's a score! All things considering the body is not bad at all and the engine sounds awesome! I would clean it up and get it road Worthy and drive it as is. Nice!😎👍

[@yardarm5]

Super stuff as always, keeps me lookin back

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, much appreciated

[@riverbluevert7814]

Rocker arms etc. are very clean.

[@5150mxVW]

prob top end rebuild👍

[@welshy8216]

One really nice 65 this Jason, Love the trim colour. Sounds really sweet.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you BMX'r

[@larrylagoon6405]

your lucky RI dubs are to high priced, your show is great to help me learn to fix things been drumming overe 35 years still rocking

[@polypetalous]

Wow looks super solid… love that color especially on the interior.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank u , me too

[@omarbarrantes6671]

Felicitaciones mi hno da mucha alegria como lo va recuperando tengo un 66 amarilllo y llevo como 5 años haciendoleny ya esta hermoso asi va quedando el suyo chai hno...

[@5150mxVW]

Gracias mi amigo, es bueno saber que tienes un buen escarabajo 66

[@martyworley5427]

That looks like a really clean car.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Marty , I was very surprised how solid it is

[@markkerr7866]

Nice grab Jason !

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Mark

[@bigrebone]

Nice. You are so lucky to find all these nice bugs.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, yes i am

[@steveanderson5888]

Awesome find brother runs too it's about time you get a good one without all the rat shit and I'm glad the star of the show is on there your son thank you very much have a great great week

[@salvadoravila9095]

Another beau to the collection. Nice to see you and your son again. God bless

[@stevefarms7494]

It looks great one of your best yet ...

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Steve

[@angelicchandler8275]

I'm diggin the dune buggy in the back round. Had one years ago..

[@5150mxVW]

2110 with 48's ...160 hp, it pushes it down the road ....a tad too much lol

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Donnie

[@nickmassey9104]

Awesome car .had a java green 65 .awesome video

[@Eugene-f9n]

Fun car in Minnesota in winter they have a skid plate on bottom go fast in ditch slide all way across the road drive away

[@ianrobinson7520]

Loved Josh’s comment - “That’s not good!” 😂😂😂

[@5150mxVW]

😁

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Great score 👍👍👍 awesome job on getting it running. Looks like a solid one.. Have a good week.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you EB, you as well

[@Oldbugssy]

Very cool find! Reminds me of when I found my '66 Bahama Blue in Minnesota! Same condition but, I added the como green and phosphor interior to go total cool. Sure is nice when they just roll out of the spot you find them in!

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

Amazing and she is a runner

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you JcF

[@JWClassicVW]

Ohhhhhh sun roof!! Me likey!

[@VWPrince53]

Nice Find! Engine sounds nice! 👍

[@5150mxVW]

thank you VWP

[@rickylaporte6750]

Awesome video. God Bless y'all

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Ricky

[@PicaDelphon]

Very lucky Find, and Very easy on the Restore the Shine on the Bumper, Now worry About the Battery Area Rust...

[@toddfrazier3844]

Beautiful car and interior

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you Todd , very happy with it

[@dalewyatt1321]

I'm watching but keep getting distracted by the other toys in the background. You certainly have some good stuff.

[@alfredamantijr3908]

I like the 65 bug I wish I owed it the best video you made by far big supper fan of your channel keep making more cool videos thanks

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Alfred, much appreciated

[@ivorwm2291]

Congratulations

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Ivor, hope all is well

[@kalengera]

If the engine turns, it definately will run, unless the engine packed up before it was stored. Reliable cars.

[@thermalreboot]

Did you know that's a one year car? It's the only year that the beetle had a 1200cc engine and the following:
Master and wheel cylinders redesigned.
New cooling air control with flaps under fan (formerly annular ring inside fan).
Improved heater.
Lever type heater controls.
Slightly curved ‘flat' windscreen, and slightly bigger.
Slimmer door posts and windscreen posts.
Window vent has lock moved to bottom.
More powerful wiper motor, and longer blades.
Thinner, more contoured front seats (increased rear leg room).
Rear seat folds flat.
Engine lid catch now push-button.
Swivelling sun visors.
Convertibles have dome light in rear view mirror assembly.

[@econo-tools5291]

You are very lucky men

[@5150mxVW]

yes we are , thank you