Sam and Nathan get back to work on Nate's 1972 Baja Bug, installing new off road race seats.
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Sam and Nate fire up the 1600cc long block and it runs really well, despite a leaking valve cover.
Sam and Nathan assemble another top end but this time it is on Nate's first complete engine build.
Sam and Nate get to work rebuilding the original engine that came with this 1972 Beetle. The end result is a successful short block, made with a mix of new and original parts.
Sam and Nate get the distributor and carburetor adjusted and the engine running properly on this 1972 Baja Bug
Nathan and Sam spend a few evenings turning the long block they just finished reassembling into a turn key engine. Follow along as they get it ready to run.
Sam and Nate get to work installing new push rod tubes and seals, then drop the heads, rocker assemblies and valve covers in place to complete this longblock rebuild.
Follow along as Sam and Nate get to work rebuilding the top end of this 1600cc engine for Nate's 1972 VW Baja Bug.
Sam and Nate get started with prepping this old short block engine for a top end rebuild.
Sam and Nate get to work tearing it down this donor engine so that they can rebuild it for Nate's 1972 Baja Bug.
Sam and Nate picked up this one piece front end for Nate's 1972 Baja Bug. They get it trimmed, sanded, and adjusted to get an almost perfect fit.
Sam & Nate get 3 inches of lift by installing factory VW Thing spindles on this 1972 VW Baja Bug.
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