Category: General

  • Even The Small Parts Count

    New throttle cable tube!

  • Starter Cleanup

    Worked on the first non-engine piece of the Beetle in a while today. Though I guess the starter could be considered part of the motor assembly as a whole. Waiting to finish the tins on the motor, then it’ll be time to adjust the valves, set the engine aside for awhile and get back to…

  • More Progress

    Replacement intake prepped, painted and installed today. The one that was on the car had a broken heat riser, so it was replace with another OEM intake that just needed a little TLC. I’m very pleased with the way it turned out. Also started the carb rebuild. I want to give a big shout out…

  • Odds & Ends

    Got the bell housing tin test fitted tonight, very pleased with the way it turned out. Other than getting some new grommets, it’s complete. New throttle cable tube is on it’s way here, so the only tin I have left to finish is the dog house, rear engine and maybe the heater box tin, even…

  • More Test Fitting

    Received my new cylinder tins today that I ordered for AirCoolinparts.com. Wasn’t quite sure what to expect since I had read some negative comments concerning aftermarket parts. Thin metal, fitting issues, etc. I must say, I’m very pleased with what I received today. They appear to be well constructed, fitting was no issue, everything lined…