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List of VW Bug Restoration Tips

How to Buy a Vintage Classic VW Beetle Bug Reloaded PT.8 »

How to Buy a Vintage Classic VW Beetle Bug Reloaded PT.8

Here is Parts 8 on “How to Buy a Bug Reloaded.” In this part I speak about what to look out for when examining the engine, how she shifts, runs, shimmies, shakes, etc.


Classic VW Bugs How to fix Beetle Fuel Pump Vapor Lock »

Classic VW Bugs How to fix Beetle Fuel Pump Vapor Lock

In this short tip I explain how to fix vapor lock coming from your fuel pump.


Classic VW Bugs How to Install Beetle Pop-Out Window Seals »

Classic VW Bugs How to Install Beetle Pop-Out Window Seals

This is a short tip on installing pop-out window seals into your vintage VW Beetle Frame.


Classic VW Bugs How to Repair Beetle 5 Lug Smooth Rim Clips »

Classic VW Bugs How to Repair Beetle 5 Lug Smooth Rim Clips

In this short tip I show you how to repair your smoothie rim clips to hold your Hub Caps on.


How to Buy a Vintage Classic VW Beetle Bug Reloaded PT.5-7 »

How to Buy a Vintage Classic VW Beetle Bug Reloaded PT.5-7

Here are Parts 5-7 on “How to Buy a Bug Reloaded.” In these parts I speak about what to look out for when examining the interior, wires, major body work, doors, title/registration, and buying intentions.


What to look out for before Buying a Classic VW Beetle BuG, Reloaded! Pts.1-4 »

What to look out for before Buying a Classic VW Beetle BuG, Reloaded! Pts.1-4

I took it upon myself to redo an old series I did a few years ago on “How to Buy a BuG, and What to look out for.”


Classic VW Bugs How to Detail your Air-Cooled VW Beetle Ghia Bus Motor »

Classic VW Bugs How to Detail your Air-Cooled VW Beetle Ghia Bus Motor

I have a new video out this week on Engine Detail. We are in the middle of doing a motor so I thought I would show you how I go about cleaning my motors up. I give you different ways (depending on budget) on how to go about making your motor look SHNAZY on whatever budget.


Follow over 150 of my VW Videos on my YouTube Channel »

Follow over 150 of my VW Videos on my YouTube Channel

I have Many Many “How to Tips” on my YouTube Channel that you can view here —-> Classic VW Bugs YouTube Channel This is a new relaunch of this site, from time to time I will have the tips listed here when I have a free moment. For now you can head over to my […]


Classic VW Beetle Bugs How to Chrome Metal Polish with Wenol »

Classic VW Beetle Bugs How to Chrome Metal Polish with Wenol

My good friend Vince Vespe told me about a product a while back called “WENOL.”


Classic VW BuGs How to Beetle Buying TiP! »

Classic VW BuGs How to Beetle Buying TiP!

Short read on how to buy a BuG on the internet Sight Unseen…