FIRST START in 40 YEARS! Will it Run & Drive? 1959 VW Beetle
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After sitting since 1985, it's finally time to see if the old 1959 Ragtop Beetle I got in the Double Cab trade will actually come back to life. Parked since 1985, It wasn't easy—between a massive storm rolling in and some unexpected valve issues, we had our hands full. Stick around to see if we can get the old car off the jack stands and out for its first drive in four decades!
Huge thanks to Josh for the help (even if he was pooping on the car earlier!).
Let me know in the comments: What valve clearance do you run on your 36hp engines? .004, .005, or .006?
#willitrun, #vwbeetle, #firststart
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Yes, the key is always next to the baseballs 😂
I cannot believe how much Josh has grown!!
Oops yes, needs those rocker adjusters 😮
That dash is perfect!!!!!
Smooooth ride……
Josh driving!!! 💪🏼
The smile on your dial watching Josh drive was awesome.
That's memories man.
Thanks for sharing.
Peace ✌️ from Melbourne Australia.
Regards from Malcolm in the UK.
As you were heading down the road with that old Beetle, it occurred to me that the roof rack wasn't secured top the roof...
Another great car .
Big shocker; Josh has grown 9 feet! And his voice is changing! Jesus Mary and Joseph! He's almost a grown man!
Where has time gone?
FIRST START in 40 YEARS! Will it Run & Drive? 1959 VW Beetle
5150mxVW
46,948 views
After sitting since 1985, it's finally time to see if the old 1959 Ragtop Beetle I got in the Double Cab trade will actually come back to life. Parked since 1985, It wasn't easy—between a massive storm rolling in and some unexpected valve issues, we had our hands full. Stick around to see if we can get the old car off the jack stands and out for its first drive in four decades!
Huge thanks to Josh for the help (even if he was pooping on the car earlier!).
Let me know in the comments: What valve clearance do you run on your 36hp engines? .004, .005, or .006?
#willitrun, #vwbeetle, #firststart