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.

Starter Bushing Removal & Installation

Your Starter fails and when you purchase a new one, the instructions tell you that unless you install a new Starter Bushing, the warranty on the new Starter will be voided. Starter Bushings become worn

Thad Woodruff’s L282 Lotus White ’67 Beetle

From 1958 to 1978, I owned four different Beetles. I have lots of fond memories of traveling many miles in those Beetles, even a long vacation trip in a new 1971 Clementine Orange Super Beetle.

Jimmy Spinks L633 VW Blue ’67 Beetle

You will recall Jimmy Spinks from the recent article documenting his search for and restoration of his 1967 Beetle. Jimmy and I communicated, following the publication of his Story. He told me that he planned

Luke Clevely’s L633 VW Blue (UK) Beetle

I found the history on my 1967 Beetle! I spoke to the family that owned it from new and who restored it in 2002. It was bought new from the VW Dealer in Weston Super

Jimmy Spinks L633 VW Blue ’67 Beetle

At the time I purchased the Beetle, I was semi-retired and looking for something to do. I started looking for Beetles down here in South Texas, along the Coast, but all that I found were