Restoring A Vintage Volkswagen Bug
Folks—how I do love it when one article generates the next. Readers plumbing their own Volkswagen experiences—then recalling similar instances which help to add to our knowledge of the History of these Wonderful Little Cars! Here’s yet another link in …
Recently, a potential customer called, needing a Generator Pulley. His, he told me, had self-destroyed! “Do you have any?” he asked. I replied that I did have a stack of Pulleys but that he should bring his Pulley so that …
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# …
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 …
Some 26 years ago (1994) I purchased a 1967 Beetle for my eldest daughter to drive once she had passed her driving test. The car came with a complete history file indicating that the first …
New to the market, we have a L456 Ruby Red ’67 Beetle for sale that’s been well cared for. I appreciate the period correct details in the engine compartment as well as personal touches that …
Reader William Charanza contacted us with a spare wheel issue. Eric cc’ed me to help with a response. Answer given, a while later, William contacted us with a “knotty Radio question”. Here’s what William had …
