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List of VW Bug Restoration Tips

Classic VW Beetle Bug Volkswagen Interior Kits TMI Sewfine WCCR Part 1-2 »

Classic VW Beetle Bug Volkswagen Interior Kits TMI Sewfine WCCR Part 1-2

In this short video series I discuss what type of interior kits are out there on the market for you to purchase for your bug. Part 1 Part 2


The Classic VW Beetle How to Gut Strip your Volkswagen BuG for Paint Part 1-4 »

The Classic VW Beetle How to Gut Strip your Volkswagen BuG for Paint Part 1-4

This is a four part series on How to Gut and strip your bug to a bare shell, get it ready for the body shop. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4


Classic VW Beetle Bug How to Start Rebuilt Engine on Floor Bench or Stand »

Classic VW Beetle Bug How to Start Rebuilt Engine on Floor Bench or Stand

In this short tip I show you how to start your Classic VW Beetle Bug Engine on the table, floor or stand. Here is what happens when a motor is just rebuilt and you start it for the very 1st time.  Sometimes it is not so pretty.  


Classic VW Beetle Bug How To Restore Hookup Volkswagen Heater Cable Tip »

Classic VW Beetle Bug How To Restore Hookup Volkswagen Heater Cable Tip

In this short video I show you how to hook up your bug to get nice heat into the car.


The Classic VW Beetle Bugs How To Install Back Window Headliner tip »

The Classic VW Beetle Bugs How To Install Back Window Headliner tip

This is just a short tip from my Ragtop headliner DVD where I show you how to apply the headliner to your back window of your bug.


The Classic VW Beetle Bug Choosing Paint Color Scheme for Vintage Volkswagen »

The Classic VW Beetle Bug Choosing Paint Color Scheme for Vintage Volkswagen

In this short video I show you how to go about choosing a paint color for your bug with 21st century color swatches and keeping authenticity.


Classic VW Beetle Bug How to Sound Insulate Deadening your Vintage Volkswagen »

Classic VW Beetle Bug How to Sound Insulate Deadening your Vintage Volkswagen

This is a short part of my Ragtop Headliner DVD, but it shows you how to sound deaden your bug.


The Classic VW Beetle bugs How to Finalize the Deal on eBay motors »

The Classic VW Beetle bugs How to Finalize the Deal on eBay motors

In this short video series I show you how to finalize a deal from buying a car site unseen on the net, then reporting a car if it is misrepresented. Then, how to report a lemon on eBay, file a claim.


The Classic VW Beetle Bug How to Remove Windows in Vintage Volkswagen »

The Classic VW Beetle Bug How to Remove Windows in Vintage Volkswagen

In this short tip I show you how to remove your windows and saving your seal.


The Classic VW BuGs Beetle How to Remove Seats in Vintage Volkswagen »

The Classic VW BuGs Beetle How to Remove Seats in Vintage Volkswagen

In this short video I show how to remove your seats.