Restoring A Vintage Volkswagen Bug
Hendrik “Hank” Blommers, of Ontario, Canada, contacted Eric Shoemaker concerning Vacuum Canisters for Stock German Distributors. Hank is concerned because the supply of viable used parts is dwindling. Most of us are relying upon what we can scavenge here and …
We joke about oil-leaking VWs. “VW’s don’t leak—they are marking their territory”. We’ve all heard such cute sayings. But—- NO–VW engines are NOT supposed to leak. However–there are several factors which “allow” them to leak–such as—– Older Engine Cases, which …
When you buy a Brake Wheel Cylinder a for your Beetle (or other VW), it comes complete with a Bleeder Valve and a Rubber Cap for the Valve. This pair, the Valve and the Cap, were noted as VW Part# …
PRACTICALITY: Oil Pressure Relief Valve Part II What does an examination of the Oil Pressure Relief Valve mean for us as we drive our 1967 Beetles? First, we must recognize that the Volkswagen Engineers carefully planned these engines with Oil …
Fresh to the market, we have a very respectable L282 Lotus White ’67 Beetle for sale. Marius and I haven’t met in person, but our appreciation for period correct details transcends distance. You know the …
Hello, classic Volkswagen community. We have a very special L282 Lotus White ’67 Beetle that’s just come to the market. Every now and then, the stars align and very original cars such as this surface. …
Recently, my dear wife asked if all aspects of the 1967 Beetle had been covered through discussion, articles and illustrations. I had to answer with an emphatic: NO! Again and again new subjects arise. Oh, …
If you’re looking for a solid project, look no further. Charlie has spent years collecting most of the one year only parts, some I searched years to find for our own family ’67 Beetle correct. …
I have been married to my beautiful wife for 42 years. Over the years we have had 15 Volkswagen beetles. Two of them being 1957 ovals. We have always loved bugs. The first bug we …
