FINAL STAGES - Our next bug is heading to the United Kingdom

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
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    In this episode we dive into what is happening in the 3L Engineering workshop... And there is a lot.
    We are in the final stages of completion of our next full vehicle going to the United Kingdom. It is an Audi 4.2l 40 valve V8 and she is a beauty.
    But that's not all, we have 3 full vehicles in production for the United States. We have donor bodies all over the workshop waiting for their turn at the body shop and we have brand new Chevrolet LS3 crate engines getting ready to be installed. Plus some other stuff. It's all in this video.
    Hot off the press if you haven't seen our social media is the introduction of a dedicated US distributor, so if you want to talk to someone local go to our 3L Engineering website and fill in the enquiry form and Johann will contact you direct.
    For details, pricing and our enquiry form go to 3lengineeringanddesign.com/v8...
    Where you can download our current price.
    Here are time stamps to the key parts of this episode if you want to watch them again or share with a friend:
    0:00 Coming up in this show
    0:13 Introduction
    0:29 Arrival of bodies from Johannesburg
    0:59 Our new distributor for the US
    1:29 Jean's update of the UK car
    2:58 Trip to the dyno
    5:10 Fitting the body
    8:13 Update on the 3 US cars
    8:43 Three wheeler update
    8:51 Roadster update
    9:19 LS3 crate engines
    9:52 Stripping 2 beetles in record time
    11:50 Some grinding
    13:02 Outro with Doug
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Komentáře • 214

  • @anderschristensen106
    @anderschristensen106 Před 2 měsíci +14

    NO MUSIC………… Is The Way to go 👍😉

  • @brendonward4763
    @brendonward4763 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Better without music. Great to hear people at work.

  • @alienxyt
    @alienxyt Před 2 měsíci +11

    MUCH better with no music.

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Thanks for another video update.. Wish you did more through out the year.. You make the videos and we'll watch them.. Take care my friends and God Bless...

  • @alt9874
    @alt9874 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Fantastic with NO music during vehicle stripping! Great job.

  • @leapinlizard2
    @leapinlizard2 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Much better with out the music!

  • @On-The-Flies
    @On-The-Flies Před 2 měsíci +5

    No music perhaps after completion. What an iconic car.

  • @iankuah8606
    @iankuah8606 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I love the simple and robust engineering in this car!

  • @eeblatter
    @eeblatter Před 2 měsíci +5

    Back at it with an LS3. I would like to see more of the 3 wheeler. And I vote for no music, sounds like a horrible infomercial. Especially when the car is running/ driving. Cheers!

  • @superdave2403
    @superdave2403 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I am 54 I came home from the hospital in a Karmon Ghia! The next car the family had was a 63 Volkswagen Beetle. Then 64 Squareback. I will love beetles my whole life! Especially with a v8 Chevy LS!!! Thanks!!!!!

  • @PromasterHOF
    @PromasterHOF Před 2 měsíci +7

    The sound of the wrenches is music to my ears the other music is not required

  • @nukesaway4806
    @nukesaway4806 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I wouldn't worry about music or no music because the subject matter is incredibly fascinating.

  • @easytalker864
    @easytalker864 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Well done boys!! 👍

  • @janvan3410
    @janvan3410 Před 2 měsíci +7

    No problem with music, but if there is an engine running then we hate music.

  • @joebriggs8422
    @joebriggs8422 Před 2 měsíci +7

    No music for the win

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I remember visiting my Sister in Joburg back in 1979 for the first time and was amazed to see so many beautiful Cortinas and Anglias with absolutely no rust!

    • @V8StealthBeetle
      @V8StealthBeetle  Před 2 měsíci

      We still have a lot of old British cars, Ford Escort Mk2's etc. Just abit more rust these days😀

  • @juanignaciocaino
    @juanignaciocaino Před 2 měsíci +5

    Team "Au Naturel" here.

  • @emmo2850
    @emmo2850 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Without music

  • @fredhuston7865
    @fredhuston7865 Před 2 měsíci +25

    No music is WAY better !!!!!

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thanks guys, love this VW beetle build so much.
    Glad you are bringing more good videos for us.
    I must admit, tinkering noises is always better than a music background, but maybe that's just me?
    Cheers from Switzerland 🙂
    👍💪✌

  • @RG-qn2qm
    @RG-qn2qm Před 2 měsíci +4

    Lovin it from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

    • @andrewway3404
      @andrewway3404 Před 2 měsíci

      Up here in Ontario Canada, all the VWs are rusted out, the good ones are shipped in from the lower states.

  • @iancrespo7148
    @iancrespo7148 Před 2 měsíci +4

    THIS is my kind of car! I love beetle cars and its a v8!

  • @BradK02
    @BradK02 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Wow this quality of work in my own country. I wouldn't have guessed. This looks like perfection.

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great work. Love the results

  • @terryboehler5752
    @terryboehler5752 Před 2 měsíci +4

    250hp V8 in a bug?
    Yes, please.

  • @Ralph2
    @Ralph2 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The 'world' will never agree on anything, but I liked the music, especially as your choice suits my taste perfectly. ✅

  • @JACB006
    @JACB006 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great Video, Great work. Re the background soundtrack I don’t mind the background music provided it is gentle and unobtrusive. What really grinds my gears is the heavy metal or thumping sound track that nearly all performance oriented videos from the USA feel that they have to have.

  • @arthursmith5409
    @arthursmith5409 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Every sense the first video and first Bug build, I've been awe struck. Just awesome.

  • @luupski
    @luupski Před 2 měsíci +6

    Yes please, no music in the vids, and if you still do, please lower the volume

  • @gelert66
    @gelert66 Před 2 měsíci +7

    No music is best. As soon as the music starts I usually watch something else.

  • @Bugin1967
    @Bugin1967 Před 2 měsíci +7

    No music

  • @MBdrummer3288
    @MBdrummer3288 Před 2 měsíci +7

    NO MUSIC! Always! Music is SO annoying! Thank you for the natural sounds 👍🏻

  • @samituomisto106
    @samituomisto106 Před 2 měsíci +5

    What about the Karman Ghia version ?

  • @oscargregory6153
    @oscargregory6153 Před 2 měsíci +4

    We use feet and inches here in Great Britain as well Beetle Dude.

    • @johnvanhal2450
      @johnvanhal2450 Před měsícem

      Officially not anymore. Only miles on the roads...

  • @young11984
    @young11984 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Im not a fan of music in car videos myself but would love to be able to afford one of these with a twin turbo SBF with around 6-700hp for drag and drive events

  • @cpl_0503
    @cpl_0503 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very cool. I really enjoy the explanation and commentary, as well as watching the iconic car get a new lease. As for music tracks or just the sounds of work; I love the sound of tools and craftsmen doing their thing. That said, I'm American so I'm pretty much used to excessive noise and chaos.

  • @tetreaulthank4068
    @tetreaulthank4068 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Better without music !

  • @al-azimahmed1188
    @al-azimahmed1188 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Absolutely gorgeous vehicle

    • @donmacquarrie9161
      @donmacquarrie9161 Před 2 měsíci

      home run of design history! I owned one when I was stationed in Germany

  • @ricklarner9263
    @ricklarner9263 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Fantastic build! Somebody is a great fabricator!!!

  • @ronniemullis8717
    @ronniemullis8717 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great work mates, wish you were in the states.

  • @lorenedwards2678
    @lorenedwards2678 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That air filter and elbow looks really close to that exhaust. It’s a beautiful car.

  • @hcgelderblom8687
    @hcgelderblom8687 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nice builds. As a matter of intrest what is the price in rands on one of those v8 beetles?

  • @Steelcityrockers
    @Steelcityrockers Před 25 dny +1

    You can’t please everyone, mates! Both ways are fine. 🤘🏼🇿🇦 🤘🏼

  • @louisfkoorts5590
    @louisfkoorts5590 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Music / video ( I have to admit - there is relatively limited value to "opinion" )
    There can be music suited for every occasion.
    But it must probably be composed for this occasion, to be true.
    I prefer the real sounds of "the moment". (Sometimes this have to be muted/subdued for practical conveying of a main message)
    Music should mostly not distract, from the main topic at hand.
    It will mention two You tubers (both in mechanical fields), which I favor for their style of presentation.
    My Mechanics - Switzerland & This Old Tony USA
    😁
    Thanks, this video was interesting and informative.
    👋🏻

  • @Avatar711Wizard
    @Avatar711Wizard Před 2 měsíci +2

    one of these is my dream car.

  • @arightpest3367
    @arightpest3367 Před 2 měsíci +6

    No music ta.

  • @theswabbie30
    @theswabbie30 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Either way. The music is just fine.

  • @arnoldmaphanga1607
    @arnoldmaphanga1607 Před měsícem +1

    Greetings.
    I love the job you've done to this bug. I have a bug too. And would love to make it like this one.

  • @gayanmax8969
    @gayanmax8969 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Best Work..😍👈💪
    i am sri lanka..🇱🇰

  • @paulna9274
    @paulna9274 Před měsícem +1

    Amazing build 👊

  • @andrewkirtley6565
    @andrewkirtley6565 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Au naturel definitely 😊

  • @Staceysdetailingnc
    @Staceysdetailingnc Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am waiting, it’s a must have

  • @shcaskey
    @shcaskey Před 2 měsíci +1

    The US rep in North Carolina is a good call! Congrats on your success!!
    The background music has never been a problem for me.

  • @jeremyconway5793
    @jeremyconway5793 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Greetings from sth Australia 🇦🇺 👍 🐨🦘🐪🪃..love ya work guys

  • @sutah808
    @sutah808 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I also have a Karman Ghia as well. Thank you again

  • @JimJarvis-np9jy
    @JimJarvis-np9jy Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent job

  • @TheShaky2
    @TheShaky2 Před 2 měsíci +10

    no music please

  • @heidelbergaren5054
    @heidelbergaren5054 Před měsícem +1

    The screeching noise when fitting the body is exactly what will be heard at every speedbump ? 😂

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Always music with a time lapse please! Actual audio with real-time is fine. Loving the bugs. I grew up in Thanet U.K. in the 50s and 60s. Ramsgate was the main port for beetles to arrive and be stored for distribution by rail from the storage facility at the town of Sandwich (now Copart). Literally thousands and thousands of them all lined up in perfect order, every colour under the sun!

    • @V8StealthBeetle
      @V8StealthBeetle  Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome story, pity you didn't take lots of photos

  • @guymanning9513
    @guymanning9513 Před 2 měsíci +4

    No Music please, just the sound of people at work.

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 Před 2 měsíci

    That is a sick beast of a bug. Definitely like to see a GM LS motor in that buggy

  • @laroark5036
    @laroark5036 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I would love to have one and I'm in North Carolina USA.

  • @charlesgraham9954
    @charlesgraham9954 Před 2 měsíci +2

    id like to drive one to really see. lol

  • @Jokemeister1
    @Jokemeister1 Před 2 měsíci +5

    VW Bug was my first car and loved it. That V8 sounds awesome and 200KW is going to make it fly but how does a modern V8 only make 200KW..? Seems low when even 4's make that and more.

  • @rontipton6395
    @rontipton6395 Před 14 dny +3

    No music thanks

  • @Theeunseenart
    @Theeunseenart Před 29 dny +2

    Restomod cool

  • @stoveguy2133
    @stoveguy2133 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thought my v8 corvair was cool. Crazy easy. I bet I could have had it running in 1 day. 100% serious.

  • @coerteilander2614
    @coerteilander2614 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I love It

  • @msk3905
    @msk3905 Před 2 měsíci +1

    These are very cool at a good price point

  • @DrFeelGoodKali
    @DrFeelGoodKali Před 2 měsíci

    Wow, amazing! I wish I could afford it.....
    Kids, stay in school. The world is changing, and education is becoming increasingly valuable!

  • @craigbarrett2278
    @craigbarrett2278 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Always good to see more content. 😊😊
    Did someone from the US send you their left-hand drive donar?

  • @copperheadaustraliatm.7603
    @copperheadaustraliatm.7603 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow that's next level engineering, beautiful work from your team very classy! Very desirable custom as they say here in Australia,
    " I Just Want One. "

    • @zounds13
      @zounds13 Před 2 měsíci

      Wow, we say that here in California, too!

  • @Qp0int
    @Qp0int Před 2 měsíci

    Love it!

  • @williamkerr3350
    @williamkerr3350 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I know it would be a shoehorn to fit but imo those bugs are yelling out for a 2jz.

  • @HandleCarefully925
    @HandleCarefully925 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Back in about 1976 there was a body style called the 1600S (or SP, I forget) that had a curved windshield and a dashboard, are there any of those still available in South Africa?

    • @johnvanhal2450
      @johnvanhal2450 Před měsícem

      That's the Super Beetle (Super Käfer). I wonder if they convert those too.

  • @thomasbordi8726
    @thomasbordi8726 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Keep the great coverage on all gm automotive. 😂

  • @masragat
    @masragat Před 2 měsíci

    Nice video ❤

  • @osiresgama7956
    @osiresgama7956 Před 2 měsíci

    Muito legal esse Fusca

  • @frankenstone804
    @frankenstone804 Před 10 dny

    WOW

  • @vdubster
    @vdubster Před 6 dny +1

    Can’t help wondering the price difference between the Audi V8 and the LS3 seeing as it’s double the power give or take.

  • @warwickmclean690
    @warwickmclean690 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Yes, music is just distracting.

  • @petenoseworthy2939
    @petenoseworthy2939 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Why don't you try getting your cars from Mexico to build them up until the early eighties the bug

  • @mikeleonard8031
    @mikeleonard8031 Před měsícem +2

    I would have fitted counter sunk screws instead of cap screws that is sticking out like a sore thumb.

  • @DanFrizzell-fp6pu
    @DanFrizzell-fp6pu Před měsícem +1

    Cars are awesome!! I’d love to own one but Is there any way to get the air filter further away from the exhaust? Wouldn’t that pull in hot air instead of cooler air?

  • @cobusvanniekerk83
    @cobusvanniekerk83 Před měsícem

    I wonder what that Beetle will do at Simola Hillclimb in Knysna

  • @Visionery1
    @Visionery1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nicely-made video! 6:56, wouldn't dropping the body onto the chassis using an overhead crane be an easier option?

    • @V8StealthBeetle
      @V8StealthBeetle  Před 2 měsíci

      Might work. But then you need to protect the body. Plus in South Africa we have plenty of man power😀😀😀

  • @petenoseworthy2939
    @petenoseworthy2939 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Built for the South American Market

  • @Southern10Five
    @Southern10Five Před 2 měsíci

    LSX 454…. Would a much better power plant, and it sounds awesome…

  • @leesagara
    @leesagara Před 2 měsíci +1

    it is very strong engine

  • @helmutboada6703
    @helmutboada6703 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Somos muchos los testigos de ver objetos y luces arriba de nosotros

  • @philgogler9091
    @philgogler9091 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Just a question, from start to finish, if someone wanted something like this, what would be the $$$ cost 👍🇦🇺

    • @user-ff1hn7ve9e
      @user-ff1hn7ve9e Před 2 měsíci

      $50,000 AU plus shipping another 10. Then it's what you want to spend on body work paint etc.

    • @V8StealthBeetle
      @V8StealthBeetle  Před 2 měsíci

      Full vehicle starts at US$92,000

  • @paulusprasetya1466
    @paulusprasetya1466 Před měsícem +3

    How much for one unit car like thsese specs? Tq

  • @kdlange6052
    @kdlange6052 Před 2 měsíci

    What other bodies can be fitted? Speedster or 550 spyder ?

  • @user-ke8pt5om1j
    @user-ke8pt5om1j Před 2 měsíci +4

    We need this car in Australia , I’ll put a deposit down immediately

    • @williambarry8015
      @williambarry8015 Před 2 měsíci

      Those guy's look like they make a quality product. I bet you'll be happy with it.👍✌️

  • @contactjunior909
    @contactjunior909 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I wonder how much it would be for me to ship my 1970 beetle from the US to have them do the v8 swap, body and interior. Amazing job

    • @arthursmith5409
      @arthursmith5409 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Probably the same as one of their cars but less the charge for the body but added charge of shipping. So yes, about the same.

  • @matthiascarli7012
    @matthiascarli7012 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Better without music

  • @courtneypalmer5845
    @courtneypalmer5845 Před měsícem

    Can a 356 fibreglass body fit??

  • @GuyFromSouthAfrica
    @GuyFromSouthAfrica Před 2 měsíci +4

    What do you guys do with the removed hardware of these cars before the upgrade?

  • @brianinski
    @brianinski Před měsícem +3

    yes no music

  • @geniferteal4178
    @geniferteal4178 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I expected more power but I see no turbos.