VW Restoration Tips

From time to time we will offer some of our restoration tips for your VW. We will show you ways to put your classic back together with home tools to save on time and money.

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List of VW Bug Restoration Tips

Classic VW BuGs 1965 Beetle Tips Changes Year Characteristics »

In this short video I discuss the changes that happened to the VW beetle in 1965. This car was part of our “Build-A-BuG” restoration program finished in 2018.

Classic VW BuGs 1970 Convertible Beetle Restoration Project Body Down Engine ReBuild »

In this short video, we continue onward with our 1970 VW Beetle Convertible Project. This video shows body down on newly restored chassis, and we start the 1600sp Engine Rebuild.

Classic VW BuGs 1970 Convertible Beetle Restoration Project Continues Chassis Luggage »

In this short video, we continue onward with our 1970 VW Beetle Convertible Project. This video shows chassis work resto, luggage compartment repair, and some clips of engine breakdown.

Classic VW BuGs 1970 Convertible Beetle Support Rails and Floor Pan Restoration Work »

In this video we con’t forward on the 1970 VW Beetle Convertible project. We mount up the support rails, cut out the old rusted floor pans, blast the chassis with steam, and lay the new pans in to get them ready for welding.

Classic VW BuGs Best Headliner Choice Fabric Material for your Vintage Beetle »

In this video I discuss what headliner choices are out there for your Vintage VW Beetle.

Classic VW BuGs Best Tips to Find Paint Codes Formulas for Beetle Restoration »

Here are a few tips on how I go about finding the paint codes and color options that were made available for the Vintage VW Beetle.

Classic VW BuGs Best Places to buy Carpet Kits for Type 1 Beetle Restoration »

In this video I and discuss & show the place where I buy my Vintage Beetle Carpet kits. I give you the “WHY” I go with Wolfsburgwest.

Classic VW BuGs Where to Buy Convertible Beetle Door Brace for Restoration »

In this short tip I show what the convertible “Door Brace” is when it comes to restoring a Vintage Beetle Vert.

Classic VW BuGs Presents VW Beetle Yearly Service by Heidi and Franny’s Garage »

Hi Everyone! Today we have something very special! Our friends Jerry and Judy have graciously allowed me to do a yearly service on their prized 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet “Lemon Drop”.

Classic VW BuGs 1970 VW Beetle Metal Rot Rust Cutting Support Rails Heater Channels Luggage »

Another video showcasing the shell of a 1970 VW Beetle Convertible project. We move forward, cutting out all the old rotted metal and make way for new metal! See how we support the shell in this video with 4x4s and door braces.