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List of VW Bug Restoration Tips

Classic VW BuGs Presents; Beetle 1600dp Motor Engine Rebuild Video »

Classic VW BuGs Presents; Beetle 1600dp Motor Engine Rebuild Video

Watch this 4 part Video on 1600dp Motor Engine Rebuild


Classic VW BuGs How to Install Multi-Piece Headliner Parts 1-6 »

Classic VW BuGs How to Install Multi-Piece Headliner Parts 1-6

Looking to spruce up the interior on your pride and joy? Start with this Downloadable course and learn to Install your VW Beetle Headliner the right way!


Classic VW BuGs, Our Gas Today, Vapor Lock, Beetle OverHeating? »

Classic VW BuGs, Our Gas Today, Vapor Lock, Beetle OverHeating?

We are heading into summer, and like clock work I will get hammered with emails with people telling me that their beetle starts right up and runs great from the “get go,” but after about 15-30min of driving, the VW loses power and is then tough to restart.


Classic VW BuGS How to Mount your Fenders and Beads for Vintage Beetle »

Classic VW BuGS How to Mount your Fenders and Beads for Vintage Beetle

In this short video I show you how to mount your fenders and new German Fender Beads.


How to Dustless Media Water Blasting your Beetle to Bare Metal »

How to Dustless Media Water Blasting your Beetle to Bare Metal

This short video shows you how to and why to blast your vintage VW down to bare metal before painting!


Vintage VW Volkswagen Beetle BuG Door Handle Repair Restoration Tip »

Vintage VW Volkswagen Beetle BuG Door Handle Repair Restoration Tip

Many people want to use and or restore their original door handles for their beetle. This will show you some tips on how to do that.


Classic VW BuGs How to Fix Broken Beetle Fuel Pump Base Stand in Block »

Classic VW BuGs How to Fix Broken Beetle Fuel Pump Base Stand in Block

In this short video I show you how to fix the old broken fuel pump base stand caught in your engine block on your Vintage VW


Classic VW BuGs How to Replace Front Trans Tranny Mount Vintage Beetle »

Classic VW BuGs How to Replace Front Trans Tranny Mount Vintage Beetle

To many this seems like a tough job to do. But I made this video for the guy who is in his garage, on the floor, looking to get a little dirty and have the job done within an hour or so.


Classic VW Beetle Bugs How to Remove your Vintage Beetle Type 1 Engine »

Classic VW Beetle Bugs How to Remove your Vintage Beetle Type 1 Engine

This is a short video on how to remove your engine from your classic VW beetle bug.


Classic VW BuGs How to Express Clean Restore Rebuild Beetle Carburetor »

Classic VW BuGs How to Express Clean Restore Rebuild Beetle Carburetor

In this short video I show you how to clean up and partially restore your Vintage VW Carburetor. Chris Vallone