Ultimate Overland VW Bug - Walkaround

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  • čas přidán 5. 12. 2018
  • Our friend Jamie Wiseman from Alabama walks us around his awesome Off-road VW Bug at Overland Expo East 2018. You can follow him on Instagram: @JamieWiseman. Video brought to you by: www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com
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  • @BlueRidgeOverlandGear
    @BlueRidgeOverlandGear  Před 7 měsíci

    SHOP OVERLAND GEAR: www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com

    • @user-zq3iz3zn5m
      @user-zq3iz3zn5m Před 3 měsíci

      I am a bit concerned about the oil cooler placement under the front.

  • @David-th2ug
    @David-th2ug Před 7 měsíci +15

    As a former 1968 1500 owner for 13 years, your car is just amazing. I'm lost for words as to the amount of alterations, work, modifications, etc. that you've put into this vehicle. I want one! ( more than a merc. or a Bentley, or whatever) !

    • @elburro6750
      @elburro6750 Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks. It’s like a child to me.

  • @doughboy1966
    @doughboy1966 Před 5 lety +489

    That VW deserves more video time on CZcams.

    • @Infection3d
      @Infection3d Před 5 lety +14

      Exactly!
      5 mins was up too quickly.

    • @yousefabdulrhman858
      @yousefabdulrhman858 Před 4 lety

      I want to build one and if its less than 10000 to build that would be awesome.

  • @toastgodsupreme
    @toastgodsupreme Před 3 lety +61

    I love how genuinely happy this guy appears to be to just get to talk about his build.

  • @scottward7813
    @scottward7813 Před 4 lety +16

    As the owner of nine VW beetles over the years, all I can say is "Wow!" You have done an unbelievable, impressive job. Every weak link, every soft spot in these vehicles you have addressed and hit head on! Amazing!

  • @Mrkinghal0
    @Mrkinghal0 Před 5 lety +323

    You can hear the joy in his voice as he walk us through is car. Keep up the great work pops!

    • @HighSpeedNoDrag
      @HighSpeedNoDrag Před 3 lety +1

      All I can think of is my buddies mid 70s YELLOW VW bug's breaks going completely OUT and crashing through a small wood fence then into the concrete corner of the Liquor Store. True Story (circa 1984).

  • @erickauffmann_official
    @erickauffmann_official Před 5 lety +283

    Best off-road bug I ever seen! So dope

  • @Holden-McGroin
    @Holden-McGroin Před 4 lety +65

    That guy is way too modest. That thing is freakin' awesome!!!

  • @timhallas4275
    @timhallas4275 Před 4 lety +720

    If you can design a kit version of this, it would sell like hotcakes.

    • @Gorecatto
      @Gorecatto Před 4 lety +9

      In brazil its kinda common beetles like that

    • @Gorecatto
      @Gorecatto Před 4 lety +24

      We have a lot of beetles and its paper cheap, so people here do aloy of shit with it
      My favorite is a beetle with an Maverick V8, pretty cool

    • @WeezyZetta
      @WeezyZetta Před 4 lety +3

      @@Gorecatto Não desse jeito.. Eu pesquisei bastante porque quero fazer um nesse estilo e não achei assim no Brasil.. os bajas que eu vi são mais rústicos, esse estilo street baja eu não achei (respondi em português porque vi que tu também é BR hue hue)

    • @armenvondoms1815
      @armenvondoms1815 Před 4 lety +12

      @@Gorecatto You should open up a parts store! Here in America parts are getting pricy. This is the reason why my '77 Beetle is not complete.

    • @ClarkKulper
      @ClarkKulper Před 4 lety +2

      I would buy it for sure.

  • @charlesreynolds7608
    @charlesreynolds7608 Před 4 lety +314

    we need engineers like this guy to build cars i would love to own one like this.

    • @pauldailey4477
      @pauldailey4477 Před 4 lety +3

      @First Munch No doubt, just because bubba is a "Southern" jew does not mean that he can design and weld like bubba.
      The VW was probably completely subcontracted. But hey, if Jamie Wiseman can make an honest living without fk'ng over anybody, well that is really saying something.

    • @hotforteacher7540
      @hotforteacher7540 Před 4 lety +7

      But like everyone else you wouldn't want to pay that final price. $$$

    • @suzieparis6821
      @suzieparis6821 Před 4 lety

      Yep

    • @lafete6863
      @lafete6863 Před 3 lety +1

      Facts

    • @elburro6750
      @elburro6750 Před 2 lety +3

      @@pauldailey4477 Subcontracted????? Dude I built everything on this myself. from the ground up!!!!!!

  • @m0de
    @m0de Před 4 lety +4

    This car is even cooler because of how humble that dude is about it. Everything is tastefully done.

  • @phennig2003
    @phennig2003 Před 2 lety +2

    I always go back to this rig. I love it!

  • @ORflycaster
    @ORflycaster Před 4 lety +29

    In a sea of JKUs, RTTs, and million dollar earth roamers, there’s this little home-built jewel that embraces simplicity and functionality.

  • @VWLifeVW
    @VWLifeVW Před 5 lety +412

    That thing is epic! Jamie obviously knows how to fabricate and it shows! Very nice rig!

  • @jjnbwp
    @jjnbwp Před 4 lety +97

    This is probly the best self built car in the whole world.. and some parts are salvage.. This guy can build.. man, this is awesome..

  • @mainefinance1956
    @mainefinance1956 Před 3 lety +2

    One of the best re-purposed vehicles I've ever seen.

  • @luhswagga2932
    @luhswagga2932 Před 3 lety +2

    I see this vw everyday in Tuscaloosa going to 82 off of i20 .. never thought I would see it on CZcams 😂😂.. I’m working on my 67 bug and this popped up on the recommend

  • @abbaby555
    @abbaby555 Před 5 lety +194

    Great showcase of this man's skills as a builder.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @sheenaun.hillofthefairies.3993

    Best Bug I've seen yet and I was born in 67, so I've seen a few. Great vision, great taste, great engineering. All equals......Great Bug!

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 Před 4 lety +57

    I'm generally a stock type vehicle guy, but if you're going to do mods this is a good example of what a modded vehicle should be

  • @skipstein744
    @skipstein744 Před 4 lety +3

    I had a 1964 VW convertible BAJA bug. The front end was cut and turned, pan reinforced, '67 H block, EMPI intake single port D heads, zenith 32 NDIX carb and the best part was the 1963 Bus trans axle with gear reduction boxes. Along with full roll cage, tilt font ned., 18 gallon 'long ranger' gas tank. and so on... A fun ride, for sure!

  • @thewing331
    @thewing331 Před 4 lety +104

    Wow awesome bug and love the colour choice man. Amazing detail and workmanship.

    • @dstruthers2950
      @dstruthers2950 Před 4 lety +2

      Cool build. With that color, it reminds me of the old military version that was 4 wheel drive

  • @agrameroldoctane_66
    @agrameroldoctane_66 Před 5 lety +12

    This one is tough as a nail. Congrats on build. I have been driving Bugs since 80's (currently driving '66 and restoring '74) and this is one of the best and most purposefull conversion I have ever seen.

  • @timcoker4685
    @timcoker4685 Před 4 lety +2

    I had a Baha Bug back in the late 70s and it was a blast to drive. This was the time when four wheeling took off and guy's were putting a lot of money in their trucks. We had a steep hill at the watershed and my Baha would beat all the trucks in the hill climb. It would also beat them in the mud pit as it had a skid plate and would just skip across the mud. Man, I had a lot of fun beating those high dollar trucks.

  • @johnsmind
    @johnsmind Před 3 lety +2

    I miss the smell of and sound of them. We used to play SLUG BUG when we would travel as kids with our parents. Every time we saw a Bug you slugged someone. That's a beautiful ride brother.

    • @parkerkeating1133
      @parkerkeating1133 Před 3 lety

      That's great. I'm probably a bit younger but we always called it punch buggy. Your phrase definitely takes the cake

  • @JSchroederee
    @JSchroederee Před 5 lety +58

    That’s one of the rare off road bugs I’ve liked. You’ve got me thinking maybe my 72 needs to go off road.

    • @dustbuggy
      @dustbuggy Před 5 lety +3

      Josh Schroeder my baja is a 72 too!! 😁 they are monsters

    • @ShaunHensley
      @ShaunHensley Před 5 lety +1

      Is it a super or standard?

  • @red_ashcroft
    @red_ashcroft Před 5 lety +5

    I love restorations on bugs like these. Its so versatile. Though I love stock restores, but this just takes the cake honestly. It's so beautiful!

  • @jarocla665
    @jarocla665 Před 3 lety +2

    You created a gem out of a classic gem

  • @AForeignerinthePhilippines
    @AForeignerinthePhilippines Před 4 lety +65

    Very cool bug👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jamesellis5549
    @jamesellis5549 Před 5 lety +27

    I love that,back in the day I ran many a bug and Things.They are great offroad vehicles when built a little ;that is a dream off road bug.I love how you kept the stock body and did not Baja it.If I could find a decent one I would try to duplicate yours somewhat.Outstanding.

  • @ramirocastellon2921
    @ramirocastellon2921 Před 4 lety +3

    Well. This VW deserves a documentary.

  • @jamesdjesse
    @jamesdjesse Před 4 lety +1

    That is the baddest VW I have ever seen. You are an artist

  • @cliftontorrence839
    @cliftontorrence839 Před 4 lety +4

    Damn, Boy, What a handsome Johnny ! That down slope rooftop tire and hi-Jack holder is just killin' it. You gots some serious style. And Bucket Boss, too. Fine, fine, fine, to be sure. Here's wishin you many happy miles & smiles.

  • @jimbotheassclown
    @jimbotheassclown Před 5 lety +23

    Miss my 67 baja was great if you ever got stuck you just got out grabbed the bumper and lifted it up out of the hole . Thx adolf for the memories lol.

  • @roundedrob1483
    @roundedrob1483 Před 4 lety +3

    The Bug is pretty sweet. I even like the color you painted it. All that hard work, being able to enjoy it is huge...

  • @sitdad
    @sitdad Před 4 lety +2

    Had a Baja Bug back in highschool and absolutely loved it.

  • @Patmofar
    @Patmofar Před 4 lety +1

    Being a purist and an absolute anorak on the VW Beetle & the Honda Cub I normally hate any aftermarket modifications to either but this is really class. Hats off to a world class car.

  • @TheDooreater
    @TheDooreater Před 5 lety +41

    Best restoration I've ever seen, that's for sure. Cheers to the builder 🍻

  • @googleuser2170
    @googleuser2170 Před 5 lety +13

    Love a well thought out, useful, and well engineered vehicle.

  • @brianchisnell1548
    @brianchisnell1548 Před rokem +2

    Just road tripped to Tuscaloosa from west TX. What a great town! Great bug! I have a stock '64 for when i want to relax. 40hp.

  • @KloPoon
    @KloPoon Před 4 lety +2

    I'm pretty sure I saw this in Colorado in a convoy of some dope off road vehicles. Super cool!!

  • @richardhudak685
    @richardhudak685 Před 4 lety +111

    THIS OLD HIPPIE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU BUILD A 1970 POP TOP CAMPER BUS THE SAME WAY

    • @EnsVibes
      @EnsVibes Před 3 lety

      My plan is to build a 69 hitop like this, wont be an air cooled since Id need more torque and hp and big aircooled engines arent cheap. Check on Fresh Kustoms on fb or instagram, they lifted an early bay as much as they could and its amazing

    • @bigal5230
      @bigal5230 Před 3 lety

      1971 bus was the best - front disk brakes!

  • @HamiltonTileGA
    @HamiltonTileGA Před 3 lety +3

    Man, that bug is impressive. Jamie is more impressive cuz he created that thing. smart dude.

  • @patriotparty6795
    @patriotparty6795 Před rokem +2

    I think the Volkswagen God is smiling upon you! Thanks for making the bug and the video!

  • @orbitflyer9275
    @orbitflyer9275 Před 4 lety +16

    Love the ground clearance he achieved and new hp output of that engine.

  • @dwest320
    @dwest320 Před 5 lety +28

    This is so cool. Really nice job using some awesome skills man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @EthosAtheos
    @EthosAtheos Před 3 lety +1

    Nice Beetle! Your comment about needing a custom bumper so you could still take the engine out. That is so true! The most important thing in a bug is being able to remove the engine. Because you are basically guaranteed to need to. They are super reliable, It will be broken before it hits 100k. Usually it will need a rebuild around 40-60k.

  • @janwalor736
    @janwalor736 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow, super handy guy. Great build!

  • @arora_for_life
    @arora_for_life Před 4 lety +5

    Neat and clean work clearly show that he is perfectionist. Great job buddy

  • @sarahwood495
    @sarahwood495 Před 3 lety +3

    Dude I’m a huge vw fan so this is a work of art in my opinion

  • @nojnoj3069
    @nojnoj3069 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish you many memorable journeys in your awesome and one off Bug..... Truly special. Truly built to last. Thank you for showing us this beauty.

  • @nikbear
    @nikbear Před 2 lety +2

    Now that is incredible, that is one beautifully crafted off road bug, stunning 👏👍👌😍🐞

  • @ginadaniel4134
    @ginadaniel4134 Před 4 lety +5

    That is the neatest vehicle I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing! Fabulous job! Man, I'd love to have one just like it!

  • @keithbeal1214
    @keithbeal1214 Před 3 lety +4

    Damn-um man.....I love it! You can tell this guy has the love for automobiles and he obviously is a smart man innovating and adapting. Great job Jamie. I hope we can meet one day.

  • @randellzirkle7792
    @randellzirkle7792 Před 3 lety +2

    This is bad ass bug. I have been a bug lover for sometime now ..great job

  • @stephanietina5345
    @stephanietina5345 Před 2 lety +1

    This bug is KILLER! I want one, may not need all the extra extras for off roading you did…as I would use it for daily driver and some fire road action…I would love to have (or build) a class 11 bug. WAY COOL.

  • @cid4887
    @cid4887 Před 4 lety +9

    Wow, beautiful beetle .you're good at narrating as well, as well as your voice

  • @VWWorld
    @VWWorld Před 5 lety +3

    This is an amazing build. Love the thought and time put into it

  • @SpadaFer
    @SpadaFer Před 4 lety +1

    that is the best bug i ever seen and i live in mexico city, no body has more bugs than us !!! i love it !! best work ever

  • @Spectrumpicture
    @Spectrumpicture Před rokem +2

    This man is an artist.

  • @jurivlk5433
    @jurivlk5433 Před 4 lety +27

    Nice! And could sell if produced in series! Very good looking and versatile! Here the term "Superbug" makes sense!

  • @silverstake88
    @silverstake88 Před 4 lety +26

    Dude! That is one of the sharpest off road bugs I have ever seen - good job!😎👍

  • @megadic4165
    @megadic4165 Před 4 lety +2

    This is a bad ass ride. Not a fan of bugs, but this has a spot in my heart

  • @alphaaquinotez1393
    @alphaaquinotez1393 Před 3 lety +2

    SURE AINT LYING SHE IS ONE OF A KIND

  • @wvoutdoorsman5326
    @wvoutdoorsman5326 Před 5 lety +101

    Cool rig!!! Always loved Baja bugs!!!

    • @dustbuggy
      @dustbuggy Před 5 lety +2

      WV Outdoorsman baja bugs are the best! I'm only 23 and my 72 was my first car!

  • @mikelosinger7469
    @mikelosinger7469 Před 4 lety +6

    Friggen love it, want one myself, and I’ve never been a VW bug fan.

  • @FlyingHighVeteran
    @FlyingHighVeteran Před rokem +2

    Stellar work and craftsmanship--truly a labor of love!

  • @jimmypopp2695
    @jimmypopp2695 Před 4 lety +2

    Jamie, that is the best conversion I have ever seen.

  • @billh4121
    @billh4121 Před 5 lety +3

    Probably the coolest bug ive ever seen! Nice work man!

  • @TheEZGZ
    @TheEZGZ Před 5 lety +4

    NICE!!! One off with great ideas. Enjoy your trip and share the ride.

  • @planecrazyish
    @planecrazyish Před 3 lety

    Absolutely blown away! That is a MASTERPIECE ! a work of art! What a spectacular job!! WoW!

  • @mikerobbins5049
    @mikerobbins5049 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice Bug... Looks like you put a lot of thought, engineering, work and love into it...

  • @stevbarto
    @stevbarto Před 5 lety +5

    That cutting brake is pretty freaking cool.

  • @bogusfranz1503
    @bogusfranz1503 Před 4 lety +3

    My dad enjoys telling me about doing the Rubicon in a VW Bug back in his Air Force days in the early 60s. They got out and lifted/winched it over the few really gnarly spots.

  • @samsonitte
    @samsonitte Před 3 lety

    Had a 72' super beetle in HS, miss that canary love machine. This guys baja overland bug is way nice. Good work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @user-yh9xg7xx7h
    @user-yh9xg7xx7h Před 8 měsíci +2

    love these builds, so unique and looks like a blast to drive.

  • @mattfalco4996
    @mattfalco4996 Před 5 lety +14

    Great work on this build.

    • @dustbuggy
      @dustbuggy Před 5 lety +1

      Matt Falconbridge this thing is awesome! Mine will be here one day

  • @HollerLogs
    @HollerLogs Před 4 lety +3

    Badass Whip

  • @johnwilliams640
    @johnwilliams640 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful Bug. You should be very proud of yourself. It's a beauty. Great build.

  • @user-daviddog
    @user-daviddog Před 4 lety +2

    That is the coolest bug ever . I want mine to look like that.

  • @tommygunns5734
    @tommygunns5734 Před 4 lety +6

    Beautiful bug.. That's one hell of a bug out vehicle 👍👍

  • @Alan62651
    @Alan62651 Před 5 lety +3

    The overlander version of a "Baja Bug." Pretty cool. Yesterday I saw a Toyota Highlander 4WD lifted and decked out with off-road gear. It was a surprise, but also very cool.

  • @Just_Joe71
    @Just_Joe71 Před 4 lety +2

    That cut brake is slick

  • @alwynvanwyk1851
    @alwynvanwyk1851 Před měsícem

    What a nice little off road truck...
    So well designed and nice proportions ... Love it....

  • @DustyCowdog
    @DustyCowdog Před 5 lety +17

    That's bad-ass! I love Baja bugs!

  • @timothyhays1817
    @timothyhays1817 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm not really into VW's but this one gets my attention.

  • @pjcd7016
    @pjcd7016 Před 3 lety +1

    The cool factor is off the charts!

  • @gd6349
    @gd6349 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome Baja build !!!!! And I'm loving that you kept it 100% VW power in then engine !!!👍 Very well thought out build , Fantastic job!!!

  • @KoiinaCup
    @KoiinaCup Před 4 lety +4

    This is one mean bug ... amazing work done on it.

  • @kobusdutoitbosman6240
    @kobusdutoitbosman6240 Před 6 měsíci +3

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC DESIGN AND FINISHING‼️
    Well done : you kept it relatively ‘simple’ > there’s magic in that…Great fun vehicle, congratulations‼️
    👊🔥🥂
    🪖

  • @lounuessle1057
    @lounuessle1057 Před 4 lety +2

    I have a Baja Bug but it’s nothing like this one! Very cool!

  • @boastyy
    @boastyy Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome job and attention to detail. Bug looks great and must be very capable off road , well done!

  • @TeternalGIone
    @TeternalGIone Před 4 lety +4

    Lovely! I remember I had a matchbox like this at young age was my favourite ;)

  • @suzieparis6821
    @suzieparis6821 Před 4 lety +5

    Love this..my late bro in law woulda loved this

  • @tufflove8815
    @tufflove8815 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful work of art from a craftsman......

  • @dr.utkarsh2669
    @dr.utkarsh2669 Před 3 lety +1

    This man is on whole new level

  • @Sunshine-ci6wx
    @Sunshine-ci6wx Před 4 lety +3

    American inginuity. Awesome beetle. Congrats.

  • @Madbusop718
    @Madbusop718 Před 4 lety +4

    That's the toughest Bug I've ever seen, WOW. I own a 70 beetle that need some tlc, only thing I'm having trouble finding is the front fenders without turn signals.

  • @Prezzy08
    @Prezzy08 Před 4 lety +1

    This has to be the best,sleekist and great looking beetle and offroader custom mod

  • @josephleister9198
    @josephleister9198 Před 4 lety

    Really, really nice work here...thanks for sharing. Probably the most well done Baja style type one I've ever seen. Thank again.