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Classic VW BuGs Presents The Original Fast Volkswagen Beetle Fan Generator Belt Change »

Classic VW BuGs Presents The Original Fast Volkswagen Beetle Fan Generator Belt Change

I have posted this in the past before here on my site, The Original Fast Volkswagen Beetle Fan Generator Belt Change.


Classic VW BuGs How To Shift Rod Beetle Bushing Replacement by EV4U »

Classic VW BuGs How To Shift Rod Beetle Bushing Replacement by EV4U

Focus is on a Shift Rod Bushing replacement that is guaranteed for as long as you own your car.


Classic VW BuGs Hagerty Presents Shiny | Wax your car in 15 minutes or less »

Classic VW BuGs Hagerty Presents Shiny | Wax your car in 15 minutes or less

Our friends at Meguiar’s share their top tips for creating a high-gloss shine on your car in under 15 minutes.


Classic VW BuGs How to Install Pop Out Windows for Beetle Type 1 Sedan »

Classic VW BuGs How to Install Pop Out Windows for Beetle Type 1 Sedan

Here is a short video on “How to Install” the famous Pop Out Windows for your Vintage VW Beetle.


Classic VW BuGs PortaWall White Wall Inserts Truths Myths for Vintage Beetle Restoration »

Classic VW BuGs PortaWall White Wall Inserts Truths Myths for Vintage Beetle Restoration

This is a short video on the infamous PortaWall White Wall Inserts. I discuss the Dos and Don’ts to these inexpensive options to white walls.


Classic VW BuGs Hagerty Teaches Shiny How to Remove Swirl Marks »

Classic VW BuGs Hagerty Teaches Shiny How to Remove Swirl Marks

Your car’s paint suffers when it’s hidden beneath dirt, grime and even swirl marks. Here’s a quick look at the steps you can take to rid your ride of the dreaded swirl.


Classic VW BuGs Mid America Motorworks Replace VW Beetle Sedan Hood Weatherstrip »

Classic VW BuGs Mid America Motorworks Replace VW Beetle Sedan Hood Weatherstrip

Mid America Motorworks demonstrates how to remove and install new hood weatherstrip.


Classic VW BuGs Local Machine Shops can Make Vintage Beetle Car Parts »

Classic VW BuGs Local Machine Shops can Make Vintage Beetle Car Parts

If there is a hard to find part for your particular vehicle, maybe a local shop like this can make the part for you?


Classic VW BuGs Bill Tate’s Full Resto on a ’65 Beetle Parts 1 – 9 »

Classic VW BuGs Bill Tate’s Full Resto on a ’65 Beetle Parts 1 – 9

I came across this mans resto video series on restoring a 1965 VW Beetle, Bill Tate is his name.


Classic VW BuGs How to Cut Repair Weld Beetle Floor Pan Battery Section »

Classic VW BuGs How to Cut Repair Weld Beetle Floor Pan Battery Section

This is a quick video on patching a floor pan section on a Vintage VW Beetle or Ghia.