You built my bug! I wouldn't change a thing about that car. The colour, interior, wheels and stance are exactly what I see in my head when I think of the perfect bug. Well done. One day I'll build a bug like yours!
@squareyes1981 - WOW, thanx a lot. I love this car, its been a lot of fun. Now it has a built 1915 and is even more fun then before...... Hope you build your bug one day...
Hello, I am new to the VW scene and I have a few questions. I own a 1966 beetle and it is my first car, a project of some sort. I noticed that my dashboard isn't like yours. Mine seems to have the driver side vents covered up, no radio, and only on switch for the lights. I have wipers but no switch to turn them on. Any help as to what is the difference? How can I solve this?
@koolbossjock - Thanx, its a great car and a lot of fun, especially since I put in the new 1915 this year. The sound mat is by Fat Mat, kinda like Dynamat. Helps sound proof the car. Glad I did it.
@mikethenascarfan - Not sure about the final cost, but would have to guess (with a new 1915 motor this year) somewhere in the neighborhood of 15-18k. Thanx......
This is the most incredible restoration I've seen so far. This Bug is perfect! Even better than when it rolled out of the factory I'm sure. THe video and the music choices, also amazing, moving even. Great Job!
@66GreenBug Think I will be getting a 67 this weekend. $1,400 and in 80% condition. Will be changing the paint and some other things. When I get it and go to work I may hit you up for tips. Esecially painting the interior.
@Thesuperdrummer93 - both wheels are set the same. the earlier pics are without the motor. The later pics are after the rear was lowered. There is a little camber in both wheels, the price you pay to lower a car. My car sets perfect for me and drives awesome. The new 1915 is a blast with plenty of power.
@66GreenBug awsome job anyways, incredible car, i have a super bug i have almost finished but it wont ever be to the standard yours . Absolutly immaculate. In australia parts are hard to find are are expensive when you do find them sadly.
How long did it take you to do this? You are so lucky the pans were in great shape. I'm looking to get one in the near future and do a full restore myself. I loved my dads 69, and now I have bug fever myself.
@lboftheyear - It took me about 20-months to do the entire restore. I did all the work myself. The pans were in good shape, had to replace the front driver pan quarter, but everything else was good. Just installed a 1915 motor and it runs great. Thanx.....
@aloano - I bought the interior from Wolfsburg West. I do not remember the price but you can go to their website and it lists all the pricing. Thanx for the comment, as of yesterday I got my 1915 motor installed. Hope to be able to drive it again any day now. Congratulations on your new bug, that is awesome and Java Green is a great color :-)
ah lucky you, the 1300 engine makes me say WOW real loud... after driving my bug, i will drive my eclipse and i feel my eclipse is like lambo compared to the bug haha. summer is coming, enjoy your buggy :) and thanks for the info
Great Job- It is set up so nice. If you change the engine out -keep you old one and do not sell any org. parts. Hang on to everything. Having org.parts with your bug is like money in the bank- only better. I wish it was my bug. Great color
@woodweezel - Thanx. If everything goes well, I should be installing the 1915 this weekend. The existing motor will go into my 63'. The 63's motor is the original motor to the car with matching numbers. So this motor will be saved in case I ever sell the 63. Got the birth certificate for both my cars from Germany, and this confirmed the the motor number on the 63.
My 66' is a great car and I really enjoy it. The color is Java Green and is the original color. Looking forward to the bigger motor
Great Job- It is set up so nice. If you change the engine out -keep you old one and do not sell any org. parts. Hang on to everything. Having org.parts with your bug is like money in the bank- only better. I wish it was my bug.
Sehr interessant das Foto bei 9:24. Es zeigt das Nachfolgermodell VW 1300 bzw. 1500 (hellblau). welches ab 01.08.1966 gebaut wurde. 1300 ccm: 40 PS, 1500 ccm: 44 PS. Bemerkenswert ist die hintere amerikanische Bügelstoßstange. Da gab es nämlich auch mehrere Varianten!
@WernerRobin - Translation -- Very interesting is the photo at 9:24. It shows the successor model VW 1300 and 1500 (light blue). which was constructed on 01/08/1966. 1300 cc 40 hp, 1500 cc 44 hp. Note the rear bumper bar American. Since there were several variants namely!
thats super clean cant say i like the color choice but the paint itself looks great hope mine turns out as well its going for paint next week check out my new vid
@FishSticksRGud - Wow, thanx man. Look forward to seeing some pics of your 66' I am working on my 63 now and trying to get my bad ass 1915 motor ready for my 66 for the spring.
@kumbangtua Hey thanx man. I now also own a 63 that I am working on. It will be more of a NICE driver. The color of my 66' is Java Green (L518). Take care :-)
@mowie1236 It's called Fat Mat. It's a sound deadening material. Helps with road noise, engine noise and heat. I am glad I did it. I would do it again in a heart beat. Well worth it. Makes the doors sound solid when you close them.
I will send you some pics green bug but need your email address but the bug can be seen at vdub resto bristol. click on projects then onto GHU880D to see the progress
I am currently restoring a rhd 66, i am only second owner garaged 29 years totally origional, black, red interior complete with every document and personal letters and post cards, pictures of day it was delivered and was used as her wedding car in 1972. cobwebs were still attatched under floorpan when garage door was opened for first time in 29 years
@66GreenBug hi Green bug i will send you all pics but as i dont know computers very well i can only send you all pics if you let me know your email address
@66GreenBug i can send you all pcs of my bug if i knew your email address but it can be seen on vdubresto bristol . look at projects and then ghu880d to see the progress regards Nige
@66GreenBug I will try to send you many pics but would prefer your email address as computers and i do not mix. The bug is a delux with requested towle rail bumpers (now all re chromed) engine is restored along with sloping headlights. Look at web site vdub resto, click on projects then onto GHU880D and this is my bug regards Nige
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nice bug and interesting video.
agaz00 1 week ago
Very nice bug and interesting video.
stepicm 3 weeks ago
You built my bug! I wouldn't change a thing about that car. The colour, interior, wheels and stance are exactly what I see in my head when I think of the perfect bug. Well done. One day I'll build a bug like yours!
squareyes1981 2 months ago
@squareyes1981 - WOW, thanx a lot. I love this car, its been a lot of fun. Now it has a built 1915 and is even more fun then before...... Hope you build your bug one day...
66GreenBug 2 months ago
Amazing!
MrChristianzon 2 months ago
@MrChristianzon - Thank you.....
66GreenBug 2 months ago
I love your bug, I have a 66 almost the same colour, I painted it about 10 years ago. Take it easy and thank you for a very cool video
skippylog 2 months ago
@skippylog - Hey, thanx a lot. Wish it was still summer, miss driving it.
66GreenBug 2 months ago
real nice car!!!
TheMattwill97 2 months ago
@TheMattwill97 - Thanx a lot.......
66GreenBug 2 months ago
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Hello, I am new to the VW scene and I have a few questions. I own a 1966 beetle and it is my first car, a project of some sort. I noticed that my dashboard isn't like yours. Mine seems to have the driver side vents covered up, no radio, and only on switch for the lights. I have wipers but no switch to turn them on. Any help as to what is the difference? How can I solve this?
Bodom6Clown 2 months ago
Gorgeous!
renragged 2 months ago
@renragged - Thanks a lot :-)
66GreenBug 2 months ago
Beautifull job man.What is the type of silver insulation you used in the interior?
koolbossjock 2 months ago
@koolbossjock - Thanx, its a great car and a lot of fun, especially since I put in the new 1915 this year. The sound mat is by Fat Mat, kinda like Dynamat. Helps sound proof the car. Glad I did it.
66GreenBug 2 months ago
Felicitaciones esta super bonito :D!!!, tienes una maquina unica ;)
skiline988 3 months ago
what was the total cost- the car is impecible
mikethenascarfan 3 months ago
@mikethenascarfan - Not sure about the final cost, but would have to guess (with a new 1915 motor this year) somewhere in the neighborhood of 15-18k. Thanx......
66GreenBug 3 months ago
@66GreenBug holy god- that much?
mikethenascarfan 3 months ago
washington
i live in oregon
northwest FTW!!!
yankovic1234 4 months ago
sweet man, how long did it take and how much did it cost?
DrummerJunior13 4 months ago
what was the total cost?
yankovic1234 4 months ago
this is gonna be my first car
yankovic1234 4 months ago
awesome dude!!! ... beautyfull job!!! .. congratulations!!! and thanks!!!
JaviZx88 4 months ago
Xlnt workmanship bro! Sick job!
WOZCINEMA 5 months ago
This is the most incredible restoration I've seen so far. This Bug is perfect! Even better than when it rolled out of the factory I'm sure. THe video and the music choices, also amazing, moving even. Great Job!
XArmoredRahX 5 months ago
@XArmoredRahX - Hey thanx man.... It is so much more fun now that the 1915 motor is installed. Gets up and goes gooooood.....
66GreenBug 5 months ago
@XArmoredRahX - Hey thanx man.... It is so much more fun now that the 1915 motor is installed. Gets up and goes gooooood.....
66GreenBug 5 months ago
@66GreenBug - Its a fun car, the new 1915 makes it even more fun. Great burn offs.......
66GreenBug 5 months ago
great job! I have a 73 and looking for a 67 or older. Just classy lines and that metal dash.
woodlandcammo27 6 months ago
@woodlandcammo27 - You got that right..... Love the older bugs....
66GreenBug 6 months ago
@66GreenBug Think I will be getting a 67 this weekend. $1,400 and in 80% condition. Will be changing the paint and some other things. When I get it and go to work I may hit you up for tips. Esecially painting the interior.
woodlandcammo27 6 months ago
@woodlandcammo27 Congrat's on the Bug if you got it! I got my 68 two days ago!! 90% Restored! SO EXCITING
Stingshot 6 months ago
good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pecas20101 6 months ago
@pecas20101 - Thanx a lot :-)
66GreenBug 6 months ago
@66GreenBug seats are leather?
pecas20101 6 months ago
phenomenal job...the body work is so nice but my hat goes off to you on the interior...particularly the headliner-I mean WOW, nice job...
someday...
oceancity724 7 months ago
@oceancity724 - Thanx a lot. The car is a lot of fun and with the new built 1915 it rocks also :-)
66GreenBug 7 months ago
looks like you have some positive camber going on the rear right wheel, did you fix this?
Thesuperdrummer93 7 months ago
@Thesuperdrummer93 - both wheels are set the same. the earlier pics are without the motor. The later pics are after the rear was lowered. There is a little camber in both wheels, the price you pay to lower a car. My car sets perfect for me and drives awesome. The new 1915 is a blast with plenty of power.
66GreenBug 7 months ago
@66GreenBug awsome job anyways, incredible car, i have a super bug i have almost finished but it wont ever be to the standard yours . Absolutly immaculate. In australia parts are hard to find are are expensive when you do find them sadly.
Thesuperdrummer93 7 months ago
How long did it take you to do this? You are so lucky the pans were in great shape. I'm looking to get one in the near future and do a full restore myself. I loved my dads 69, and now I have bug fever myself.
lboftheyear 8 months ago
@lboftheyear - It took me about 20-months to do the entire restore. I did all the work myself. The pans were in good shape, had to replace the front driver pan quarter, but everything else was good. Just installed a 1915 motor and it runs great. Thanx.....
66GreenBug 8 months ago
Great job on the Bug thanks for the inspiration. I love that Java Green!! If my 73 turns out half as good, it will be a great car.
rholster2 8 months ago
where did you buy the interior? how much for? what is the code?
great looking bug, i have the same color myself ;) just got it this week :D
aloano 9 months ago
@aloano - I bought the interior from Wolfsburg West. I do not remember the price but you can go to their website and it lists all the pricing. Thanx for the comment, as of yesterday I got my 1915 motor installed. Hope to be able to drive it again any day now. Congratulations on your new bug, that is awesome and Java Green is a great color :-)
66GreenBug 9 months ago
@66GreenBug
ah lucky you, the 1300 engine makes me say WOW real loud... after driving my bug, i will drive my eclipse and i feel my eclipse is like lambo compared to the bug haha. summer is coming, enjoy your buggy :) and thanks for the info
aloano 9 months ago
Great Job- It is set up so nice. If you change the engine out -keep you old one and do not sell any org. parts. Hang on to everything. Having org.parts with your bug is like money in the bank- only better. I wish it was my bug. Great color
woodweezel 9 months ago
@woodweezel - Thanx. If everything goes well, I should be installing the 1915 this weekend. The existing motor will go into my 63'. The 63's motor is the original motor to the car with matching numbers. So this motor will be saved in case I ever sell the 63. Got the birth certificate for both my cars from Germany, and this confirmed the the motor number on the 63.
My 66' is a great car and I really enjoy it. The color is Java Green and is the original color. Looking forward to the bigger motor
66GreenBug 9 months ago
Great Job- It is set up so nice. If you change the engine out -keep you old one and do not sell any org. parts. Hang on to everything. Having org.parts with your bug is like money in the bank- only better. I wish it was my bug.
woodweezel 9 months ago
This Bug looks brand new, Great Job!
VolkswagenTube 10 months ago
@VolkswagenTube - Thanx, just installed the pro/street transmission and the 1915 may go in this weekend. Looking forward to some power :-)
66GreenBug 10 months ago
Sorry, Entschuldigung! Foto bei 8:25 müßt es heißen!
WernerRobin 11 months ago
@WernerRobin - Translation -- Sorry, sorry! Photo at 8:25 must read!
66GreenBug 11 months ago
Sehr interessant das Foto bei 9:24. Es zeigt das Nachfolgermodell VW 1300 bzw. 1500 (hellblau). welches ab 01.08.1966 gebaut wurde. 1300 ccm: 40 PS, 1500 ccm: 44 PS. Bemerkenswert ist die hintere amerikanische Bügelstoßstange. Da gab es nämlich auch mehrere Varianten!
Werner Robin
Seeboden / Austria
WernerRobin 11 months ago
@WernerRobin - Translation -- Very interesting is the photo at 9:24. It shows the successor model VW 1300 and 1500 (light blue). which was constructed on 01/08/1966. 1300 cc 40 hp, 1500 cc 44 hp. Note the rear bumper bar American. Since there were several variants namely!
66GreenBug 11 months ago
I was so impressed seeing this. Awesome. :)
zakmal 11 months ago
@zakmal - Hey thanx a lot. Getting ready to install a Pro/Street transmission and a 1915 motor. It's gonna be a lot of fun.
66GreenBug 11 months ago
thats super clean cant say i like the color choice but the paint itself looks great hope mine turns out as well its going for paint next week check out my new vid
minifranky93 1 year ago
nice job top notch!
raptorrichjr 1 year ago
@raptorrichjr - thanx a lot......
66GreenBug 1 year ago
Excellent restoration, pretty color of the body
Congratulations from Brazil.
Pardaco 1 year ago
@Pardaco - Hey thanx a lot. Java Green L518 is the color. Was a 64-68 color.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
@66GreenBug Java Green???
Here in Brazil we have a Java Yellow of the 1977 beetles, by the way, my favorite color.
Thanks for answer.
Pardaco 1 year ago
That almost made me tear up...I cant wait til my 66 looks that good, rootbeer brown and cream white rocking to some alice in chains "dont follow"
FishSticksRGud 1 year ago
@FishSticksRGud - Wow, thanx man. Look forward to seeing some pics of your 66' I am working on my 63 now and trying to get my bad ass 1915 motor ready for my 66 for the spring.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
Fantastic job! I restored a 66 bug too. I wasn't such a thorough job, though.
kakaphotos 1 year ago
@kakaphotos - Thanks a lot. I am sure yours is real nice also.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
Who supplied the interior?!!!!
Redcoat66 1 year ago
@Redcoat66 - Most all of my interior came from Wolsfburg West.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
Great work dude!!!! I got a 72 GT bug, which needs the same treatment.
Redcoat66 1 year ago
@Redcoat66 - Thanx man, It was a lot of fun and very frustrating at times.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
beautiful.
sexytubes 1 year ago
wow dude.i envy your bug.what's the color spec/code?
kumbangtua 1 year ago
@kumbangtua Hey thanx man. I now also own a 63 that I am working on. It will be more of a NICE driver. The color of my 66' is Java Green (L518). Take care :-)
66GreenBug 1 year ago
@kumbangtua ** Hey thanx man. I love the car. Working on my 63' now. My 66' color is Java Green. Color code is L518.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
whats with the transformers foil stuff?
mowie1236 1 year ago
@mowie1236 It's called Fat Mat. It's a sound deadening material. Helps with road noise, engine noise and heat. I am glad I did it. I would do it again in a heart beat. Well worth it. Makes the doors sound solid when you close them.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
Woow man. This is magic. Gr8 work. I love this car. Regards.
drupi77 1 year ago
@drupi77, Thanx man. It's a lot of fun. Can't wait to do the next one :-)
66GreenBug 1 year ago
Good luck with the 1915 man post vidsso we cansee =D
chriswoolever 1 year ago
@chriswoolever - Absolutely, I plan on trying to get it installed this weekend. Hope all goes well.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
I will send you some pics green bug but need your email address but the bug can be seen at vdub resto bristol. click on projects then onto GHU880D to see the progress
Nige1065 1 year ago
that is a sexy ass vw man, my dad has the same year, he went baja with it though.
chriswoolever 1 year ago
Thanx, it is a lot of fun. I am dropping a new 1915 engine in it in a couple of weeks. Should be a real go getter. Can't wait.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
I am currently restoring a rhd 66, i am only second owner garaged 29 years totally origional, black, red interior complete with every document and personal letters and post cards, pictures of day it was delivered and was used as her wedding car in 1972. cobwebs were still attatched under floorpan when garage door was opened for first time in 29 years
Nige1065 1 year ago
Wow, a RHD. That is so cool. can't wait to see it. Send some pics or videos when you have a chance.
66GreenBug 1 year ago
@66GreenBug hi Green bug i will send you all pics but as i dont know computers very well i can only send you all pics if you let me know your email address
Nige1065 1 year ago
@66GreenBug i can send you all pcs of my bug if i knew your email address but it can be seen on vdubresto bristol . look at projects and then ghu880d to see the progress regards Nige
Nige1065 1 year ago
@66GreenBug I will try to send you many pics but would prefer your email address as computers and i do not mix. The bug is a delux with requested towle rail bumpers (now all re chromed) engine is restored along with sloping headlights. Look at web site vdub resto, click on projects then onto GHU880D and this is my bug regards Nige
Nige1065 1 year ago
Thanx.....
66GreenBug 2 years ago
Nice Job Bro!!!
ItalDubz 2 years ago