Wow... such ingenious creativity. I love that it's all VW. Great to have a buddy like Dave to sell you his creations!

Incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. What a talented metalworker!

I don’t know how I missed this episode! Dave is one hell of a craftsman!

@Carchaeology

2 жыл бұрын

He is a wizard for sure. Just magic.

I think the Real word is Artistry! To have a realtime vision then be able to share the total with someone else is Real Humility! It's being Blessed and Fortunate!

True craftsmanship for sure! Very well thought out and done!

Can’t wait to see this car finished.

Great video. That’s quite a car. Would have liked to see the Gia as well.

Sweet great share, what a craftsman. Look forward to the build.

Wow!!!!! What a great 1930’s look. Its the beetle Volkswagen should have built. That car is a prize from a very skilled craftsmen.

Amazing work! Wow, does he have one for himself? Man, incredible!

Dave has quite the eye, metalwork is only a part of the process but the all-important sense of style and proportion is the rest. And what a nice guy too.

The only actually beautiful VW Beetle I've ever seen!

Thats what i wont to do. Theres nothing like a one of a kind. How proud he is. And he should be. Way to go. My friand.

It's amazing all across the usa there are guys in sheds,shops,alleys and garages that build unbelievable cars,bikes and so on. Now with you tube we all get to see some of them. Very cool car a gem that you let the world see.

REALLY enjoyed this episode...as a 40 yr. body guy, I can appreciate the work that went into that car. Used to be into V-Dubs, and it would be fun to try something like that if I lived out west....but I'm in Michigan, where there aren't any because of rust. You are one lucky dude to snag that 3 window, and be able to put time behind the wheel... Thanx for posting it!

Pure SKILL and VISION. THE METAL WORK IS GREAT. LOVE TO SEE FINISHED....😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇲

Very cool Randy...,really looking forward to following this one!

My first thought was.. it's a hand crafted Willys! Great job! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful ride. Can’t wait to see it completed.

I hope to see the completed project. I really like the body changes.

Well said! Putting the frame on the art! I love it.

I enjoy fabrication, imagination and the raw form. You're a lucky guy and you're correct for giving credit where credit is due.

WOW WOW WOW! the vision, the patience and the hands to do it. Amazing and inspiring re-crafting and re-orienting of classic VW metal. An awesome final shape. So cool.

Hey Randy is Rocky, great show keep up the good work

@Carchaeology

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rocky! Good to hear from you!

Good stuff!

thanks for sharing ! im a bug guy since 79 and i remember that roadster and its fun to find out many years later the story of it and more... that guy is a genius in my eye and its great he would rather do it just for himself as a hobby.. a true artist !!

Am I the only person that sees a 40 Willy’s when looking at this cool bit of craftsmanship? I’m not a VW person but this design deserves a V8 in the front end 😎

@davidandrews9670

3 жыл бұрын

Yep I saw that first before anything.

@davidandrews9670

3 жыл бұрын

Also a ‘40 ish Ford. The Chevron lights would look cool too!

@Carchaeology

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an old personalized plate in the lab that says VWILLYS ... might just make it’s way on this car !

@gasjockey101

3 жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing

Some of the Best Craftsmen,.. are just a Guy, in his garage, .. Drinks his cup'a Folgers quaffee,.. gets a awesome idea for a car,.. and hammers it out.. Awesome !

I remember the Roadster from years ago. Nice to see Dave's still at it!

Subtle magic from a little of this, a little of that. The profile flows so nicely, And it makes me think of a classic Ford '35-'36 3-window coupe.

Whoa yeah, that's a beautiful design this bro visonized!!

Wow! Really creative build and builder. Thanks for profiling them.

This is why "VDUBS" are the Greatest Cars on the planet. Thanks Randy. Cant wait to see more.!!👍👍👍

@darrenbrisson4336

3 жыл бұрын

Their neat but a 70 hemi cuda is the best car on the planet funny thing Walter p. Chrysler was a German car designer / engineer let's agree that German engineering is great

@darrenbrisson4336

3 жыл бұрын

I know where thered a really cool car very rare super rare super duper rare hahaha a 1914 scrib boot rocket cycle car only three known in canada this is the only complete one they made a big deal of it when it joined the registry buddy's asking 65,000 won't gol a penny less doesnt like tire kickers won't entertain your requests to buy something if you didn't take it the first time you can even offer more money he won't answer the phone old man in his 70s

@darrenbrisson4336

3 жыл бұрын

It looks like it could be been Hitler's personal ride made specially for him from volkswagon

Lovely story, an amazing combination of improvisation & craftsmanship, keep 'em coming !!!!

This guy gave me tons of ideas.

I made similar tail lights for my sons little beetle go kart...I love making little pieces like that! So satisfying

Loved it..that guy has skills too..can't wait to see what you do with it as well..keep it up...

I totally understand him not choosing that as a profession.

A very cool car! Looks like a 40s business coupe! He really has a good eye and talent for putting things together to achieve the result in his mind. Some great ideas to create the other parts he needs. I like that Karman Ghia also!

Now Randy that is KOOOOL! cant wait to see what you do with. Cheer's Tassie John

wow this mans a god

Sure be cool to see a video of Dave brazing/welding and beating some panels.

☮️Brothers in arms 🏁

That's a cool looking Beatle looks 40s willys

Its beautifully done nice job

A great looking car!

I'd love to have one of those.

I like your work to look like to live somewhere in Arizona

“.....IT’S a ‘61, ‘62, ‘63, ‘64, ‘65, (,,,,and it didn’t cost me a dime...) RIP Johnny Cash!

8 negative people are off their meds, This is such a cool car. Awesome work

very cool artwork , im looking to convert a wizard to a coupe ill keep ya posted 1303 rear bootlid great idea

what a cool dude

Would love to see more

@Carchaeology

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as the weather warms up a bit I hope to get busy with some body and paint work on this car. My hope is to have it roadworthy by next summer...so stay tuned!

neat

He does nice work

Bonito projeto. Show.

Awesome work Randy it is always great to meet guys like Dave so much talent he has if I lived near by I bet you couldn't keep me from coming over all the time,the pinball machine just blew me away so strange the two guys that wanted that must have not ever had money troubles.I do want to ask if ya still have that plate thing with the cool picture I need to buy that for my kid that is a glass blower anyhow keep up the good work.

@Carchaeology

3 жыл бұрын

Plate thing ?

@patrickconnors1250

3 жыл бұрын

@@Carchaeology it had some thing to do with the grateful dead

Hope to see at poppa's diner

Nice the bugs turned into pickup trucks are horrible

Bad Chad Hold my PEPSI

Just a question, why doesnt he finish these cars to a completed state? seems strange that he would go to all that effort then sell them when he was getting close to having a finished vehicle to enjoy.

I like that with a v8

Is there a video of this car after you finished it?

@Carchaeology

Жыл бұрын

It’s not finished yet.

@frankschwartz7405

Жыл бұрын

@@Carchaeology I'll stand by.

I wouldn't of sold it

Is the car itself the same length as a bug

@Carchaeology

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

You didnt show inside behind the front seats.

@Carchaeology

3 жыл бұрын

Its pretty normal back there...just like a regular Beetle. Will probably build a simple platform and carpet it.

@wizzard5442

3 жыл бұрын

@@Carchaeology Sounds good. Nice & simple is sometimes the best.

+++++

Really an interesting video about a very talented ‘artist’........if you haven’ t already found him look for Bad Chad on You Tube and see what he’s doing with some VW pieces, together with whatever else he can cobble together......another artistic genius!

A bit frustrating having to watch six minutes forty seconds before we're given a full view of car. Should start with that, then all the close-ups.

@Carchaeology

3 жыл бұрын

All a part of the plan... make em wait and then they will watch to the end! 😆