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Are These the BEST Floor PANS for your Classic VW Beetle Restoration Project? »

Are These the BEST Floor PANS for your Classic VW Beetle Restoration Project?

In this video: Are These the BEST Floor PANS for your Classic VW Beetle Restoration Project? Floor pans are notorious to rusting out on a VW beetle, are these funky green pans the best you can get? Take a look in this video.Check out http://www.klassicfab.com


Classic VW BuGs – How to Install Beetle Cardboard Trunk Liner – Final Touches for Your Restoration! »

Classic VW BuGs – How to Install Beetle Cardboard Trunk Liner – Final Touches for Your Restoration!

I was asked to do a quick video on how to install the cardboard trunk liner for your VW Beetle. We show at the start the folds that need to be made on the board before installing the liner. We also show how to install without tearing the cardboard, which is very common.


Lucky Larry’s 1955 Oval Window Ragtop Beetle – Restoration ScrapBook Start to Finish! »

Lucky Larry’s 1955 Oval Window Ragtop Beetle – Restoration ScrapBook Start to Finish!

This is a restoration we did several years ago. Me and my good friend “Lucky Larry” trekked out to RI to go see this ’55 Oval three fold ragtop Beetle sitting in the garage for some 25-30 years. She was all complete, numbers matching, and ready to be brought back to life. We bought her, brought her back to the shop and did some magic!


Classic VW BuGs How to Make a Late Model Striker Plate work in an EARLY BEETLE Door »

Classic VW BuGs How to Make a Late Model Striker Plate work in an EARLY BEETLE Door


Felt Headliner Padding Insulation and Seat Spring Wrap for your BuG! »

Felt Headliner Padding Insulation and Seat Spring Wrap for your BuG!

Need some padding to install before you put in that nice headliner? Then get this stuff! Similar to what the factory used before installing a headliner, they used soft felt padding, this is a great deadener and it keeps the headliner looking posh. $29.99 FREE SHIPPING! This should give you enough material to insulate your […]


Classic VW BuGs – VLOG #22 – VW Parts Costs – SPRING is HERE – Beetle Fender RECAP – VduB Shows 2021 »

Classic VW BuGs – VLOG #22 – VW Parts Costs – SPRING is HERE – Beetle Fender RECAP – VduB Shows 2021

In this video, YES – VLOG #22 – we chat about VW Parts Costs – SPRING is HERE – Beetle Fender RECAP about the BBT vs Klassic FAB fenders – and VduB Shows for 2021.


Classic VW BuGs – BBT vs Klassic FAB Beetle FENDERS – Podcast – Which is Better? »

Classic VW BuGs – BBT vs Klassic FAB Beetle FENDERS – Podcast – Which is Better?

In this video we discuss Classic VW BuGs – BBT vs Klassic FAB Beetle FENDERS – Podcast – Which is Better? BBT Fenders Klassic FABs


Classic VW BuGs – VENT WINDOW SEAL Install FIX – 1952-1964 Beetle – Time Saved! »

Classic VW BuGs – VENT WINDOW SEAL Install FIX – 1952-1964 Beetle – Time Saved!

In this Video! I found a better way to install VENT WINDOW Seals for the 1952 – 1964 VW Beetle. This technique can save you a lot time!


1958 Beetle Ragtop SUNROOF – Build A BuG Full Restoration – ScrapBook – Body Off »

1958 Beetle Ragtop SUNROOF – Build A BuG Full Restoration – ScrapBook – Body Off

In this VIDEO! We take a look at one of my favorite restorations we did several years ago.


1958 – 1959 Beetle Interior KIT – OPEN BOX – BRAND NEW – Period Correct Review »

1958 – 1959 Beetle Interior KIT – OPEN BOX – BRAND NEW – Period Correct Review

In this Video! We take a look at a Brand New “Period Correct” 1958 – 1959 Beetle Interior Kit for a client on our “Build-A-BuG” program.