Tag: vw beetle

  • Vintage Radio Install Part I

    I’ve been wanting to install a vintage radio in the Beetle for some time now and last week I came across a great deal on a new old stock Tenna Ranger that is period correct. So I received the radio in the mail the other day and was excited to open the box that had…

  • Next Project

    Even though I use my phone and blue tooth speaker for tunes when I’m driving Mabel around town, I really wanted a period correct radio to fill in the dash. After months and months of searching, I came across a vintage NOS Tenna Ranger AM radio for Volkswagen. Sold as an aftermarket accessory for use…

  • Rear Shelf Project Part 3

    Made a trip to Hobby Lobby to pick up material to wrap up the rear shelf project. I had planned to use the same vinyl that I used on the trunk liner project, but found something else that I thought would work and look a lot better. Best way to describe it is like a very…

  • Rear Shelf Project Part 2

    Finished sanding all of the edges, getting everything symmetrical. Applied 2 layers of felt to give it a little padding. I think I’m going to use the same vinyl that I used for the trunk liner. Will hopefully have everything wrapped up this weekend. Rear Shelf Project Part 1Rear Shelf Project Part 2Rear Shelf Project…

  • Rear Shelf Project Part 1

    So I decided to start on the rear shelf project today. Id priced some online, but just cant justify paying 60 dollars for a flimsy piece of material when I can build something a bit more beefy for a lot less. I wanted something strong that I may end up mounting speakers beneath, but still…