Swooping Cockatoo Garage

Swooping Cockatoo Garage Restoring a '62 Beetle ("Birdie"). Self-taught. Unqualified. Figuring it out as I go. Random DIY Sidequests. 👇 Full Episodes on YouTube.

26/05/2026

The parts receipt nobody wants to look at. 💸 Here is the exact breakdown of what it’s costing to get the bottom end of this '62 flat-four back into roadworthy shape. Worth it? Absolutely.

23/05/2026

Crack it open. 🛠️ Here is the quick step-by-step on how we split the crankcase to finally see the health of the crank and bearings. Full teardown breakdown is live on the channel!

20/05/2026

The final verdict is rolling in. Sorting the salvageable gems from the literal scrap metal on Birdie's 1200cc bottom end. Huge thanks to Colin for the expert eye here!

19/05/2026

A moment of silence for this poor case. 🪦 Colin showed me what happens when a high-performance Formula V engine pushes just a little too hard. Total catastrophic failure

Finally splitting the crankcase. Can it be rebuilt? Or is it just junk? And how much will it cost? New video drops Sunda...
15/05/2026

Finally splitting the crankcase. Can it be rebuilt? Or is it just junk? And how much will it cost? New video drops Sunday at 7am AEST!

21/04/2026

That little k**b between the seats does more than you think. Taking a look at the "hidden" cable system that keeps the cabin cozy in a ‘62.

18/04/2026

Heaters vs. J-Tubes. If your Beetle is freezing in winter, you might have these installed. Here is why people use them (and what you lose!).

15/04/2026

The 30-Second Beetle Heater Channel Test. VW Beetle heater channels are a common spot for MAJOR rust! Using a workshop blower to check for rusted-out heater channels.

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