VW Restoration Tips

From time to time we will offer some of our restoration tips for your VW. We will show you ways to put your classic back together with home tools to save on time and money.

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List of VW Bug Restoration Tips

Classic VW BuGs 36hp Beetle Motor Engine Restoration Build Teaser »

This is just a short teaser to get you hyped on my new upcoming series, a 1954 Oval Window Beetle 36hp Engine Build.

Classic VW BuGs Unfinished VW Beetle Project: 10 essential questions to ask »

New year, new project. And why not? After all, what else is there to do during these cold, dark evenings and wet weekends.

Classic VW BuGs How to Replace Install New Steel Fuel Line for Beetle Ghia »

Here is a short video on replacing your clogged or rusty steel fuel line in your Vintage VW. You can bypass the tunnel and install it next to the brake line.

Classic VW BuGs Overview of Chrome Plating for your Vintage Volkswagen »

Jim Hespenheide from Paul’s Chrome Plating gives us some tips on chroming. www.paulschrome.com

Classic VW BuGs How to Tuning Air Cooled Beetle Ghia Bus Carburetor Adjustment »

Here is a short video on Tuning your Vintage air-cooled VW beetle ghia bus Carburetor to run smoothly.

Classic VW BuGs How to Install a Missing Beetle Choke Pin Needle »

From time to time you may run into an issue where your choke on your VW does function properly. Sometimes it is this little pin that falls out the side of your carb.

Classic VW BuGs How to Vintage Beetle Door Alignment Open Close Correctly »

Short tip on How To setup and make sure your Beetle Doors are aligned and will open & close correctly.

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 »

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 »

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