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 …