Category: Volkswagen

  • It’s The Small Things

    Considering it was in the 30’s last night, today turned out to be a pretty nice day. Took advantage of it and worked on some of the smalls on the Beetle. Finished cleaning and stripping the fuel door and the license plate light cover, got them prepped and primed. Also cleaned the wiper motor and…

  • Cleaning and Sanding

    I think 80% of the project is going to be cleaning and sanding. Began to take apart the wiper motor assembly to prep it for cleaning and paint. Just lots of dirt and a little surface rust. Also spent some time on the donor deck lid. Had a couple spots of surface rust, but other…

  • Always Something To Clean

    Amazing what a little acetone, scotch brite pad and elbow grease can do. The before and after of the wiper motor cover and about 30 minutes worth of work. I hope to get the wiper arms disassembled soon and try the Krud-Kutter rust removal on them. Supposed to be good stuff. While the wiper assembly…

  • 1974 Super Beetle and 1968 Beetle Parts List (ending 3/11/2016)

    This is our laundry list of parts that we need for the ’68 Beetle. Not for a restoration, just maintenance. I’m sure this list will grow and shrink as progress is made. If you see anything on this list that you have for sale or trade, please use the Contact Form to get a hold of us.…

  • Wiper Assembly

    Trying not to switch from one area of the car to another with no rhyme or reason and I’m trying to order a bunch of smalls as needed. I’ve been concentrating on the deck lid and before I move to the next project, whether it be big or small, I want to completely finish one…