All posts by Jay Salser

My wife, Neva, and I have been driving and working on VWs since 1976. In fact, we raised our family in these cars. Now, we are retired and enjoy VWs as a hobby. The ’67 Beetle always has been our favorite year. We own a '67 Beetle and a '68 Karmann Ghia.

Testing the Pilot Jet Valve

This article began as a “simple test” to determine if a particular part was viable or faulty. It continued to evolve—maybe “morph” would be a better term. My wife, Neva, watched me struggling with a

Olaf Jorek‘s L456 Ruby Red ’67 Beetle

There is a gap of about the first 30 years of my Bug’s life.  I know that Pixar director and former chief creative officer John Lasseter* owned the car for some time before the Autumn of

Chris Colby’s L633 VW Blue ’67 Beetle

In early 1996, as a 15 year old high school student in West Michigan, I could not wait to get my driver’s license and my first vehicle.   In fact, I despised riding the school bus

VW 105-1 – Carburetor For The 1967 Deluxe Beetle

Great article, JK, and something I recieve emails about weekly. -ES Deluxe Beetles, which were imported directly from West Germany to Volkswagen Dealerships in the USA, came with the Solex 30 Pict-1 Carburetor.  The 30

Ted Sparks’ L639 Zenith Blue ’67 Beetle

In 1967, I was in the Air Force and owned a 1958 Dodge Cornet. In February, the engine went south and it was going to cost more than I paid for the car to fix