Category: Volkswagen

  • Die Cast Haul (Beach Bomb)

    Added some new die cast to the collection over the past month or so, some common, some not so common. Of course, my favorite of the pick is the pink Beach Bomb. (looks maroon in the photos above, but it’s actually very pink) Of course the pink Beach Bomb is the most expensive Hot Wheels…

  • J C Higgins Cooler Update

    I’ve been wanting to do this for a while and finally found a company in Virginia to reproduce the proper graphics for me. Last year for Fathers Day, Lenora got me a vintage J C Higgins cooler for the Mabel. Of course, no vintage Beetle would be complete without a Corona cooler (which you can…

  • Door and Window Seal Replacement Part 5

    So this evening I had planned on working on the passenger door to get as far along with it as I could. Four and a half hours later, the project is complete. Everything went together so easily on the passenger door that I was able to finish. Didn’t take a lot of pics because everything…

  • Some Roof Rack Bling

    Last year for Fathers Day, Lenora bought a vintage cooler and straps for me to add to Mabels roof rack. Love the look and get lots of complements on the set up. I still wanted to add one more item just to offset everything. A couple of weeks ago I came across an old camera…

  • Door and Window Seal Replacement Part 4

    The drivers door is complete! Installed the vapor barrier, door panel and hardware and now its on to the passenger side door. I think its important that if youre going to do a project like this, go ahead and replace the parts that are often overlooked. The check rod bumper being one of those. The…