Category: General

  • New Rear Engine Tin

    Test fitting my new rear engine tin that I ordered for Chircoestore.com via Ebay. Not running heat, so this is exactly what I needed. Fitment is perfect and very pleased with the quality. I have quite a mixture of OEM and aftermarket tins and so far, they all match up perfectly. I’ve read where others…

  • 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…