Tag: vw beetle

  • New Exhaust Installation Part I

    I still have a few days before the new OEM exhaust arrives, but since I was catching up on a couple other projects in the garage, I decided to get a head start on removing the existing exhaust. I wanted to video this process, but the battery in my GoPro is dead and I didn’t…

  • Pre ’68 Reverse Lights Install

    I’ve always loved the look of the pre-1968 reverse lights on the old Beetles. I believe that the early 1968’s still had the same setup as the 1967’s. I thought I’d try to incorporate the pre-1968 reverse lights into Mabel just to see what they look like. Finding OEM reverse lights is very difficult and…

  • 10 Degree Cold Start

  • 1968 Redline Hot Wheels Custom VW Beetle

    Pulled the trigger and purchased this while it was still available. These move fast and to find one in excellent condition is rare. 1968 Redline Hot Wheels Custom VW Beetle. I’ve been wanting one for a very long time and this one became available for a very nice price. Depending on condition and color, these…

  • 3rd Brake Light Update

    Playing around with the 3rd brake light to make it look more vintage. May keep it this way, may not, still undecided. Click here to see how this project started a couple of years ago. I’d eventually like to find an authentic vintage light, but they’re really hard to find and if you do find one in…