Category: Our Cars

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Installing 62-67 VW Beetle Tail Lights On Our 68 Beetle

    I’ve been wanting to do this mod for a very long time and I finally got around to doing. I installed 1967 VW Beetle reverse lights on our 68 Beetle a few years ago. Since then, I wanted to install the 62 – 67 Beetle tail lights as well. Not a expensive project, I just…

  • Jeep Gladiator Winch Install

    Install a new winch on the Gladiator over the weekend. Turned out to be a much longer process than anticipated.

  • Maintaining and Restoring Black Trim and Paint

    If you’re like me, I’m sure you’ve tried many different products over the years to maintain or restore the black trim on your vehicle, whether it be painted metal or molded plastic and rubber. I had an old timer tell me to quit using name brand over the counter products that worked for just a…