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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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.


Classic VW BuGs Essential Tips for Multi Piece Vinyl Beetle Headliner Installation »

Classic VW BuGs Essential Tips for Multi Piece Vinyl Beetle Headliner Installation

Hey Guys! Here are some essential tips to install a vinyl Multi-Piece Headliner for your ’64 and later Beetle BuG.


Classic VW BuGs 1970 Convertible Beetle Restoration Project Body Off Video »

Classic VW BuGs 1970 Convertible Beetle Restoration Project Body Off Video

In this short video we split a 1970 Convertible Beetle project from its chassis.


Classic VW BuGs Where to Buy your Vintage White Wall Tire for Beetle Restoration »

Classic VW BuGs Where to Buy your Vintage White Wall Tire for Beetle Restoration

In this short video I discuss where to Buy your Vintage White Wall Tires for your Classic Volkswagen.