Category: How To

  • Set Timing On A Vintage VW

    I’ve been wanting to put a video together about setting the timing on a vintage VW for some time, but recently came across this video by Chris Vallone that pretty much sums it up. Two of the most important things to remember are the type of distributor you have and the type of pulley you…

  • New Decals, New Die Cast, New Project

    Picked up some new die cast while out about this past week. Really cool looking Hot Wheels VW truck, would love to use this in a future custom. Also picked up a Greenlight Classic VW Beetle. I think I may already have this, not sure, I’ll have to do some digging. But it was on…

  • Deck Lid Wall Light Project Part 3

    (Originally posted May 2017) Between last night and this evening, I got a lot done on the deck lid wall light. Got the shelf stained and sealed, it turned out exactly the way that I wanted it to. Made a trip to Hobby Lobby and picked up the light for the license plate hood. Got…

  • Deck Lid Wall Light Project Part 2

    (Originally posted May 2017) I got the LED strip installed on the inner part of the deck lid that will provide back lighting. A friend of mine had ordered a bunch of these on Ebay, so he gave me a set to test. The strip can be cut and soldered in various lengths and double…

  • Deck Lid Wall Light Project Part 1

    (Originally posted May 2017) I’ll just leave you guessing with this pic. But Ill tell you this.it will not go on a car. It will have a lot more rust on it when I’m finished. It will be functional and serve a purpose. I don’t have a plan for this project, I’m just winging it…