Category: How To

  • Installing A New Carb On Our 1968 VW Beetle, Aftermarket vs Solex!

    This is something that I’ve been wanting to do for a couple of years, so now is the time. I want to replace our OEM Solex carb (which is working just fine) with an aftermarket, no name carb. I found a cheap one on Amazon for around 60 dollars, so I thought I’d give it…

  • Installing A New Fuel Pump On Our 1968 VW Beetle

    During one of my weekly, winter cold starts, I noticed that the fuel pump on our 1968 VW Beetle was leaking. Don’t know if it was just worn out or if it failed to the extreme cold weather we were having. Regardless, it had failed and it was time to replace it. I ordered a…

  • 1967 VW Beetle Barn Find Diorama

    This custom will be just a bit different. Instead of working with the typical 1/64th scale, I’ll be working with a 1/32nd scale diecast VW Beetle. This Beetle has been sitting in a barn for about 35 years and is ready to be freed and brought back to life. There’s a lot more that I’d…

  • Keeping Your Black Trim Black

    I’ve tried numerous products over the years to restore black trim and paint. Some work ok, others just suck! I had an old timer tell me years ago about a product that would do the trick with the best results. About a month ago, I decided to put it to the test. I must admit,…

  • Making A Hot Wheels Version Of Our 1968 VW Beetle

    A while back, I was challenged to create a Hot Wheels version of our 1968 VW Beetle. Though the body styles are different and working with detail at the 1:64th scale is incredibly hard, I think the end result was worthy of it’s own video. I’d like to revisit this challenge again in the future…