Nothing Ever Fits The First Time Around.. // Class 11 '69 VW Beetle

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  • @IronmanV5
    @IronmanV5 Před rokem +19

    The little one (F 11)said it best after seeing you bouncing around:
    "Forget the car I'd rather have the builder so we can make lots & lots of cars" 🤣

  • @pavlikj
    @pavlikj Před rokem +99

    OK, if NOTHING else, you bouncing in the box simply made my day! I belly laughed out loud, thanks sarah, I needed that.
    rest of the Video was great too!

    • @brianperry4754
      @brianperry4754 Před rokem +8

      Now I know why my kids so enjoyed boxes and not the contents...

    • @brendanwhite9799
      @brendanwhite9799 Před rokem +3

      It's the entertainment factor that makes Sarah's chanel if you for the car's you will stay for the rest

    • @betteheadbettehead4800
      @betteheadbettehead4800 Před rokem +3

      Same! More coffee for Sarah!

  • @BillinSD
    @BillinSD Před rokem +10

    Very nice use of CAD to design. (Cardboard Aided Design) :-)

  • @warrencornelius1088
    @warrencornelius1088 Před rokem +8

    My Daughter used to do that with boxes back in the 70's. Thanks for bring back some Happy Memories.

  • @danielrobey1759
    @danielrobey1759 Před rokem +12

    I had to go back to watch the beginning of the video twice, Sarah bouncing in the box is just too funny!!😂😂

  • @charlescaprez9203
    @charlescaprez9203 Před rokem +16

    You really did a great job. Someone will be very lucky

  • @ericweenink7578
    @ericweenink7578 Před rokem +12

    Also - love seeing Charlie and Angel in the mix. Keep coming back for videos guys!!

  • @maskedmotorsdiy3575
    @maskedmotorsdiy3575 Před rokem +64

    Enjoying this series and trying to avoid talking to the owner of the '60s Beetle rusting away near my house to prevent purchase

    • @vayabroder729
      @vayabroder729 Před rokem +13

      Those are the ones with project cars that they never want to sell but never get finished or even started with them while the cars fall victims to enthropy, right?

    • @Bill_N_ATX
      @Bill_N_ATX Před rokem +3

      The advantage of a Beetle is that you can find every part you will ever need and you don’t need but about a dozen tools. I’ve had a couple with the last one being the front of a 64 and the back of a 66. While I didn’t do the search for perfection that Sarah did, it only took a couple of long weekends and a few long nights to get it mated, running, and road worthy. I drove it everyday for 18 months and then sold it to a cute young lady who was still driving it three years later when I left town. Now this was in Florida and we didn’t have much need for heat. If I lived up north, the need for a 15 minute warm up cycle before you got interior heat would be a deal breaker. Oh, and no AC wasn’t the greatest thing but with the windows up and the quarter window blowing directly on you at 45 it was ok. I was in my 20s and in college so I could live without AC.

    • @skookumbuilds3282
      @skookumbuilds3282 Před rokem +1

      Buy it

    • @gianlucagasparis4506
      @gianlucagasparis4506 Před rokem +1

      My neighbour is selling one😮😮

    • @jfan4reva
      @jfan4reva Před rokem

      @@skookumbuilds3282 Yes, it'll give you a lifetime(?) of things to do in your spare time.

  • @petemcfeet28
    @petemcfeet28 Před rokem +35

    Your choice to paint or make everything black except what was painted in the OEM color was a great one that is paying off huge as this car comes together. The contrast is great and really shows off how straight the car is. Nice choice and nice work.
    Cheers.

  • @lucky-rowe2623
    @lucky-rowe2623 Před rokem +14

    My Ragnar shirt came Saturday and it's awesome! Thanks for all of the hard work on this great Bug! If we win Ragnar I am going to my local Tacoma Screw Products, Inc. and getting you hooked up with some hardware.

  • @woody6787
    @woody6787 Před rokem +16

    I love that Beetle Bug you have done such a nice job restoring it, Sarah It is beautiful like you are. 👍😎

  • @randyfleet9968
    @randyfleet9968 Před rokem +13

    This must be the "mature, grown up Sarah" video! Loved it!

  • @bradfordmcgomery9058
    @bradfordmcgomery9058 Před rokem +11

    Great looking seats Sara. The beetle looks amazing. Can’t wait for the finale. Lucky Lucky person winning this. Till next time ✌️

  • @lougubrious9624
    @lougubrious9624 Před rokem +8

    Ok, Sarah-in-a-box was the most delightful thing I've seen on this channel in a minute. I don't want you to stop sharing the tough parts, but seeing you have fun is a big part of being a fan of this channel. If you are working yourself to death it is harder for that to come through. We love you girl, take care!

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 Před rokem +4

    When you are holding a heavy and sharp-edged piece of sheet metal over your head by yourself, my anxiety disorder flares it’s ugly head! 😱 VW bug engines are supposed to sound like a couple dozen squirrels in tap shoes on a treadmill, so I’d say Charlie got that carb dialed in. 😉 Thank you! 👍👍👍

  • @jaywilson839
    @jaywilson839 Před rokem +6

    Hey Sarah, don't want to criticize the skid plate butt, and it's kind of a big one. The engine on this cool bug cools by air flowing under and around the oil pan. I've made this mistake in the past

  • @davidking3699
    @davidking3699 Před rokem +5

    Glad your hair has recovered from the 'glue incident' - although Sarah with dreadlocks would also be a fun garage dweller too...

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Před rokem +3

      It didn’t, it’s badly damaged. Can’t tell unless you know what you’re looking for.. or just have long hair yourself

  • @jaydibernardo4320
    @jaydibernardo4320 Před rokem +7

    Angel Food Cake has earned his own CZcams channel after this build.

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Před rokem +15

      He has one already, and restored a ‘65 Mustang fastback on it. Channel is called Rookie Pilot

  • @FrankySilverFace
    @FrankySilverFace Před rokem +5

    Had to watch 3 times to get all my kitchening chores done with Sarah. I Need longer videos.

  • @McTroyd
    @McTroyd Před rokem +18

    Regarding filming welding, consider putting a (cheap but reputable) UV filter on the front end of the lens. That will not only protect the optics of the lens from flying slag, it'll keep the sensor from heating up & burning from the UV emissions of the welder. I understand it's common for pro photographers/videographers to use this technique to reduce need for lens caps, too. Ragnar is looking great! I like how you managed sturdy but slim skid plates to keep the ground clearance.

    • @JBLewis
      @JBLewis Před rokem +1

      I'm no pro, but a basic UV filter is like buying SuperFeet for your hiking boots, you just do it.

  • @eeblatter
    @eeblatter Před rokem +11

    VW valve chirp. Nothing else sounds like that. Really digging those tires. Please mention what they are sometime. The conclusion of this project will be both exciting and sad.

    • @mj6493
      @mj6493 Před rokem

      Yes, I was about to say that the loud screeching sound is called a VW chirp - just one more endearing feature of a Beetle.

    • @mtnbmbutler
      @mtnbmbutler Před rokem

      The high pitched “belt squealing” sound, is the fan lightly touching the shroud.

  • @davedovala2700
    @davedovala2700 Před rokem +6

    Wow, serious skills Sarah! Angel is no slacker either. This is going to be one totally sweet VW.👍

  • @roymurray6374
    @roymurray6374 Před rokem +20

    Happy Sunday Sarah!!!
    Someone will really have to try to bang those skidplates on something, since the car has oodles of ground clearance, but definitely completes the look and function, great work.
    High5 to Charlie and Angel!
    Stay excellent!!!😎

  • @Kodiak660
    @Kodiak660 Před rokem +5

    SARAH!!!!!

  • @user-427.commodore
    @user-427.commodore Před rokem +3

    Big smile when you were bouncing around in that box lol 😂

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 Před rokem +7

    Thanks for the video Sarah 🌻🐧

  • @DanLance100
    @DanLance100 Před rokem +3

    FYI : horizontal wall structural members are called "girts" . Roof members are "purlins" :)

  • @JoergPotratz
    @JoergPotratz Před rokem +1

    Yes, original "Käfer" sound! 🤣
    Bugs do bug noises.
    I think the rear skid plate would fit better if you build your own!
    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @joshgroff9218
    @joshgroff9218 Před rokem +5

    Looking forward to the live stream! Its been awhile since you've done one!

  • @jamesmullendore1134
    @jamesmullendore1134 Před rokem +8

    This series has been awesome 👌 can't wait to see what happens next 😀

  • @toobusy63
    @toobusy63 Před rokem +3

    LMAO 🤣 SARAH working on cars with lovely looking nails, is like MARIAH CAREY wearing heels while exercising.😆💞 Sarah and Angel are a perfect match for this channel. ( Both are adorable)

  • @lawrenwimberly7311
    @lawrenwimberly7311 Před rokem +4

    I'm retired AF... I dream of a bench stock as well

  • @richard_lerma_jr
    @richard_lerma_jr Před rokem +1

    Your perseverance is off the wall It's awesome that you just keep going sometimes I get tired of this stuff Thanks for the motivation.

  • @hannahroy1260
    @hannahroy1260 Před rokem +5

    Yay! Highlight of my day when a beetle update comes

  • @jimcondray4632
    @jimcondray4632 Před rokem +2

    That engine bay sure looks clean, this is an awesome project.

  • @cafn8ed74
    @cafn8ed74 Před rokem

    The tweeting sound is actually the blind spot monitoring. Here's how it works: you get on the highway and get up to a nice conservative 60mph cruising speed. Next, open up the vent windows. When a solid object is next to you, you'll hear the tweeting sound reflecting off it and you'll know to stay in your lane. (As if you were going to get out of the right lane, ha.)
    🎶The more you know 🎶

  • @fishflash1
    @fishflash1 Před rokem +2

    The photo of you and Ragnar posed outside from the previous video is a favorite of mine. After today's clock change, I'm ready to move to Arizona where that torture has been outlawed.

  • @cheetohair4481
    @cheetohair4481 Před rokem +2

    great video but i would take note that the fins on the bottom of the car being blocked could throw off the entire cooling of it

  • @nataliegrn17
    @nataliegrn17 Před rokem +2

    All you have to do for the tire rubbing issue is shave them a bit. Easy button!

  • @Nordmann61
    @Nordmann61 Před rokem +1

    10:30-10:35, you must radius the skidplates, so they do not touch and scratch the rear fenders!
    Cheers.

  • @makarov138
    @makarov138 Před rokem +1

    That little chirping sound in the exhaust note is not in all exhaust systems. The stock systems with the little chrome pipes are the worst! Sounds like they got a whistle up its butt. A 4-into-1 header with a single free-flow muffler will have a deep throaty sound that sounds like a Porsche. The Thrush system with two outlets is the best. My 71 had one on it. Going down the HWY at 65 sounded like a Kamikaze!! Not loud but rummbly! Great sounding Bug.

  • @hampyonce
    @hampyonce Před rokem +1

    That hazard light switch brings back the feels. The details. You do the details.

  • @chillipowers447
    @chillipowers447 Před rokem +3

    I would watch episodes on shop goals and brackets. Mostly brackets.

  • @stephenmiller6690
    @stephenmiller6690 Před rokem +3

    We used to call that natural Beetle sound "chainy". Like loose chains running around a pully.

  • @4Evr_Cruzn
    @4Evr_Cruzn Před rokem +2

    This is getting exciting!!! You're almost complete, and one of us followers may be the winner soon of this awesome bug!

  • @NormanF62
    @NormanF62 Před rokem +1

    Diaiane Pimenta in Brazil was doing a home restoration of a nasty rare VW Passat! There’s nothing quite as satisfying as women skilled in car restoration bringing them back to life. You guys are a credit to the profession.

  • @MaggieKeizai
    @MaggieKeizai Před rokem +2

    That old gnarly rag was why this car was named "Ragnar".
    I'll show myself out.

  • @bajarunner1128
    @bajarunner1128 Před rokem

    I have loved ever second of this video series and build, the video quality, editing, content, and of course the stars themselves Sarah and Ragnar!
    You have crazy cool and amazing skills Sarah, very talented. Whoever wins this build will be very lucky and fortunate to have such a cool car!

  • @FixLife119
    @FixLife119 Před rokem +1

    Those skid plates are awesome but I noticed the rear one covers up the cooling fins/heat sink on the bottom of the engine 13:09 . Maybe air can get in above it but I think it will also radiate the heat right back into it. I'm loving this build!

  • @quevicular
    @quevicular Před rokem +2

    Your going to need a lot of paint to cover over that weld there.😆 I like that skid plate though. Pretty cool. Nice work all around. I love those cars.

  • @papa45colt47
    @papa45colt47 Před rokem

    Sarah jumping into her own box and then jumping around......life is great....lol. Love you stuff.

  • @AR-pm9nv
    @AR-pm9nv Před rokem +4

    10 for 10 on the bouncy box. 👏🏻

  • @garytate8284
    @garytate8284 Před rokem +3

    Loving the efforts and attention to detail.

  • @Shmity1962
    @Shmity1962 Před rokem +1

    Purlins hold the roof on, Girts hold the wall panel, what you are referring to as dusty

  • @Capohanf1
    @Capohanf1 Před rokem +2

    HINT on building up stock! When I ran my electronics shop in the 80ies, If I had to order a part for a project, IC, Cap, Resistor, etc. and I ONLY needed one I would ALWAYS order two or more! Almost NEVER was there an Old Maid Part left in the shop! AND with the parts on hand I did not have to wait for a delivery! Oh and if you scrap something, take the time to steal the hardware instead of throwing it in the can! Free bolts and screws ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!

  • @greglikewhoa2623
    @greglikewhoa2623 Před rokem +1

    OMG those welds! 😱

  • @johnmbell4642
    @johnmbell4642 Před rokem +4

    Hey Sarah, glad to see you’re having fun even more fun than usual. Have a great one🐧🐧🐧👍

  • @yukiotakata
    @yukiotakata Před rokem +2

    The chirping noise comes from the muffler,sounds like how the original "Fuscas" do when they have restricted original systems.
    A more open system can make the little straight sounds more "valente"\hungrier .

  • @dustinshadle732
    @dustinshadle732 Před rokem

    Just toss on an acorn nut on the seat sliders, door side bolt end. Tip for drilling through carpet. Use an electric pen type of soldering iron to melt bolt holes through the carpet. It stinks a bit but makes a clean hole that resists fraying and unraveling of the carpet. My aunt would also use a micro torch to melt any cut edges also.

  • @jody024
    @jody024 Před rokem

    Only Sarah headbutts a plate of metal to show how thick it is. I love that!

  • @garycutshaw5246
    @garycutshaw5246 Před rokem +1

    Nice build but not understand snow tires in Arizona. Lol

  • @Mattmazz77
    @Mattmazz77 Před rokem

    Yes very iconic sound from the exhaust.

  • @TheBetomann
    @TheBetomann Před rokem +1

    I really like this build. This bug looks and sounds amazing!

  • @Demop_VW_garage
    @Demop_VW_garage Před rokem +1

    Great work!! glad you changed out the plastic fuel filtering ;)

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 Před rokem +3

    Just the greatest 😊❤️

  • @scootermcgee8064
    @scootermcgee8064 Před rokem +1

    This is far and away my favorite of your projects

  • @aijcadd
    @aijcadd Před rokem +2

    Awesome as always. Mostly serious with a smudge of offbeat humor. I can't believe you spent so much time on those skid plates.

  • @tsmartin
    @tsmartin Před rokem +2

    You need to get a set of step drills. They make drilling through thin sheet metal much easier.

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Před rokem +3

      I have tons of them. They’re like using a sledgehammer when you need a tiny punch.

  • @ericweenink7578
    @ericweenink7578 Před rokem +1

    Your soundtracks are adorable Sarah. That is all. Keep up the great work.

  • @EdMorgan2
    @EdMorgan2 Před rokem +1

    Great work! Can't wait to see it finished and driving.

  • @plap.
    @plap. Před rokem +1

    Sounds of my childhood, the whistling of the VW air cooled exhaust. That sound use to be everywhere. An odd thing is exhausts got replaced occasionally and sounded completely normal and quiet for about a month. I guess the exhaust would break in then wham the whistle returns. It was mandatory and something seemed wrong if it wasn't there. Only exhaust without it were the Baja bug single trumpet exhaust. Not much inside them to fall apart. No baffles just straight out.

  • @LAP1050
    @LAP1050 Před rokem +2

    “Sarah’s in a Box” - Has a nice ring to it, could be the brand name of a new Gluten Free cookie 🍪

  • @jamesbrooks9828
    @jamesbrooks9828 Před rokem +2

    Such as awesome you did on this bug. But you always do an awesome job on all of your upgrades and builds. Keep up the great job with your productivity of your videos and funny banter. 😅😂😊

  • @brianwayne3029
    @brianwayne3029 Před rokem

    Beetles don't have to chirp. I built a dual port 1600 into an fully balanced 1835 with hydraulic lifters. Dual Webber Carbs and a BOSH 009 distributor topped it off. SMOOTH!

  • @randsipe224
    @randsipe224 Před rokem +1

    So exciting, getting nearer to the finish line.

  • @kevinlyon9501
    @kevinlyon9501 Před rokem +1

    Well someone is going to have a lovely bug to tootle around in. Shop nut's and bolts storage, I had just a cheap 43 drawer storage unit on the wall, started with one when I left that shop it was up to six. Lots of drawers looking for that elusive bolt or clipper doodle.

  • @betteheadbettehead4800
    @betteheadbettehead4800 Před rokem +1

    Crazy amount of work in this vid, Sarah! Honorable mentions to AFC and Charlie! * salute*

  • @IEnigIMa
    @IEnigIMa Před rokem +2

    Loved the TT build but I have really enjoyed this build. Hoping it’s mine soon😊

  • @danielgallegos8869
    @danielgallegos8869 Před rokem +1

    A Sarah in a box. I could only wish for that be delivered 😜🔥😍

  • @stig120212
    @stig120212 Před rokem +3

    i enjoy all your builds and work, but this one is an incredible build and it looks amazing!!

  • @nitemareglitch
    @nitemareglitch Před rokem

    I had a 78 transporter and yeah, it sort of whistles when it goes. :)

  • @skytiger6671
    @skytiger6671 Před rokem +2

    Sarah at least I have a Tea shirt, your doing better then I could, I can,t believe what you went thru on that durty transmission!

  • @SteveBueche1027
    @SteveBueche1027 Před rokem +1

    Love this restomod version of the bug.

  • @Rjhs001
    @Rjhs001 Před rokem

    Thanks Sarah. Another fun-filled installment.
    Cheers.

  • @alistairkip7303
    @alistairkip7303 Před rokem +3

    Damn.. I wish I lived in the STATES so I could have a chance to win this.. love this car! (Canadian)

  • @250GTOAJ
    @250GTOAJ Před rokem +1

    You Bouncing in the Box made my day too! Are you putting the rear bumper back on? 😀😎👍🇨🇦

  • @bigals.ktms.9937
    @bigals.ktms.9937 Před rokem +2

    I have said it before, but you really know your stuff. Great work and content Sarah 👏 👌 🙌 👍.

  • @01saintgps
    @01saintgps Před rokem

    I love how you strive to be self sufficient!!!

  • @zaphods2ndhead193
    @zaphods2ndhead193 Před rokem +1

    The sound is not just the exhaust. The high frequency click is they lifters because they aren't hydraulic and there is a gap that Sarah set on a previous video.

  • @jameshaulenbeek5931
    @jameshaulenbeek5931 Před rokem +1

    Whistle biscuits are awesome for weld prep. Another important thing that's amazing, especially for car repair...
    *Weld-through primer*
    It's amazing stuff, and worth using.

  • @Zzus321
    @Zzus321 Před rokem +5

    Great video Sarah 👍👍🏁🏁

  • @opiealvin
    @opiealvin Před rokem +1

    Sarah had alot of fun in that box. Alot.

  • @davidcooks5265
    @davidcooks5265 Před rokem

    thank goodness the nails are ok👏👏🥰

  • @davidmahan4160
    @davidmahan4160 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Sarah, you made my day seeing you bouncing in a cardboard box. 😂👍👏
    I love all your videos, Ragnar is awesome 🙂👍

  • @harrycordell6123
    @harrycordell6123 Před rokem

    Sarah it looks better than when it was new.

  • @DavidGarcia-lf7bd
    @DavidGarcia-lf7bd Před rokem +3

    Love your channel, very impressive work.

  • @azfactor7875
    @azfactor7875 Před rokem +1

    You were quite correct: direct videoing your welding is >very< bad for your camera sensor. It could cause permanent damage.

  • @johngrant1337
    @johngrant1337 Před rokem +1

    Great work on my Beetle Thanks again

  • @timlincoln2246
    @timlincoln2246 Před rokem +6

    I am a bit concerned with the rear skid plate covering an air-cooled engine. The build is great and per usual, I enjoy your attention to detail, just wondering if there will be a cooling issue with that. Thought worth mentioning.

    • @fredmertz1791
      @fredmertz1791 Před rokem

      What ? The skid plate is below the sheet metal that vents the fan air blowing over the heads.

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Před rokem +4

      Zero negative effect, it doesn’t impede the natural path of airflow, If anything it’ll help.

    • @fredmertz1791
      @fredmertz1791 Před rokem +1

      @@SarahnTuned so now that I can have your ear...
      Remember this for next time..
      They make a 3 in body lift kit for the beetle..
      You take the body off the pan, this lift kit sits on top of the pan then you bolt the body back on using longer bolts.
      Jbugs makes it..

    • @mohawkc77
      @mohawkc77 Před rokem

      @@SarahnTuned is the skid plate mounted too the engine ( rubber mounted ) at one end ,and chassis (solid ) at the other end , or am i missing something ? .... cool build all the same , nice work

  • @ericcorse
    @ericcorse Před rokem

    I have enjoyed this series, well done. The VW looks just right.