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VW 105-1, The Choke Processes, Part 2
In this article, we want to adjust the Heating Element so that the Choke Plate will respond properly as the engine is working to arrive at operational temperature. The time to adjust the Heating Element …
Crain Daly License Frame
I hadn’t intended on sharing, but a conversation with the mighty Jay Salser last night has convinced me otherwise. I finally was able to restore our original Crain Daly Dealership frame. Each letterform had to …
What Is It? – Revealed
I want to thank each of you for reading and for the responses which you recorded. The mystery piece is….. The Glove Box Door Check Rod Felt Seal. Each 1967 Glove Box Door has two …
What Is This Part?
What Is it? Recently, Reader Beth Leverman, who is rebuilding her 1967 Beetle, messaged me, with photos, of her inner door mechanism rebuild. She has had to innovate—as we all learn when working on our …
12 Volt Starter Bushing Removal
1967 Beetle Owner and Reader Beth Leverman, of Dallas, Texas, submitted the following method for Bushing Removal and Installation using tools at hand. Thank you, Beth for working this up and for the photos! To …