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

6v to 12v Conversion – What Changes Needed for your VW Beetle BuG »

Here is a short video on upgrading your Vintage VW Beetle to 12v.

Classic VW BuGs – VW Beetle for Dummies – 1969 Convertible »

Hey Volks! Here is just a short video on General operation of a VW. I did a short series on this a few years ago with a ’56 VW Ragtop. You can watch that HERE. This video is with a 1969 Convertible Bug that was part of our “Find-A-BuG” program, a later model this time […]

1972 Super Beetle Air Box Blower – Removal, Inspection, Installation »

Hey Volks, here is a short tip on removing, inspection, and installation of the big box air blower for those 70s super beetles.

Classic VW BuGs Hinge Pin Removal and New Installation »

Hey Volks,Just a short tip video on the “pain in the butt” hinge pin that you want to remove. Ideally you want to do this when the car is at the body shop prior to paint. But if you must, there are some things you can try to do on your own at home or […]

Vintage LED Hella Headlights for your Classic DuB! »

Hey Volks! Its been a while since I did a new and updated video on the Vintage LEDs for your Bug! Well, here ya go! LEDs are a great alternative light for our Classic VW BuGs, they even sell 6v now. In this video, I show you how to mount them into your headlight assemblies, […]

The 1954 VW Convertible Beetle Restoration Saga Part 3 – Body & Paint »

Hey Guys, here is Part 3 of the 1954 VW Beetle Convertible Restoration SAGA! This part shows the finalizing of the bodywork and paint. We now have it back at out shop ready for assembly.

Classic VW BuGs 1954 Convertible Beetle Restoration Saga Pt.2 – Media Blast & Body Work »

1954 VW Beetle Restoration Saga Part 2, Media Blast and Body Work.

Classic VW BuGs – 1954 Convertible Beetle Restoration Saga Pt. 1 – The TearDown »

Hey Volks! This is a new mini video series I am starting on the restoration of my 1954 Convertible Bug that I have owned for several years.

Unrestored 1 owner 1970 Beetle FOUND – Sitting 20+ Years – Lets Get it Started! »

Got a call from a family in Nutley NJ wanting to sell their family owned 1970 Semi Auto Bug.

Classic VW BuGs – The Latest Beetle Bumpers and Pop Outs on the Market – What to Look Out For! »

Hey Volks! Take a look at what I am showing you today in this video. New bumpers and pop out windows came online for sale at cip1.com HERE And the cheaper set of pop-out windows from an Australian seller HERE Wolfsburgwest.com bumpers HERE These items will do the trick, but there are some things to […]