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Classic VW BuGs How to Install Convertible Beetle Top Restoration Multi-Part Series »

Classic VW BuGs How to Install Convertible Beetle Top Restoration Multi-Part Series

This is a Multi-Part Series on “How to Restore and Install a Beetle Convertible top.” www.ClassicVWbugs.com We Focus on complete break down, cleaning, painting frame, to Installing the top canvas material, stapling down, rear window install, cables, padding, headliner, etc Fiber Fix Glue Here The PT50 pneumatic staple gun can be bought HERE. www.chucksconvertibletops.com for […]


Classic VW BuGs How to Test if your VW has a Hidden Electrical Draw »

Classic VW BuGs How to Test if your VW has a Hidden Electrical Draw

In this short video, does your VW always have a dead battery? Well to make sure it is not your battery, I show you a test you can do to see if something electrical is drawing juice from the battery.


Classic VW BuGs Dual Master Cylinder Early Bug Brake Hose Fix »

Classic VW BuGs Dual Master Cylinder Early Bug Brake Hose Fix

In this short video I show how to join early brake hose to later brake hose when it comes time to putting in a dual master cylinder on a 1966 and earlier VW Beetle.


Classic VW BuGs Beetle Engine Intake Manifold Spray Paint Silver »

Classic VW BuGs Beetle Engine Intake Manifold Spray Paint Silver

Buy Silver Grill Paint HERE https://amzn.to/2Smm7k7 In this Short video I show what we have been using lately to paint our engine intake manifolds. Chris Vallone


Classic VW BuGs Beetle New Floor Pan Fitment for Restoration »

Classic VW BuGs Beetle New Floor Pan Fitment for Restoration

In this short video I discuss what should be done prior to finalizing the welds on your new floor pan installation.


Classic VW BuGs Vintage Beetle Distributor Review Kuhltek like Bosch 010 019 »

Classic VW BuGs Vintage Beetle Distributor Review Kuhltek like Bosch 010 019

This is a short video review on the Kuhltek Vintage Distributor for your Vintage Beetle Bug to use on motors from 36hp 1200cc to 1600cc single ports.


Classic VW BuGs Flat 4 Reproduction Porsche Banjo Steering Wheel »

Classic VW BuGs Flat 4 Reproduction Porsche Banjo Steering Wheel

This is a short review of the Flat 4 Banjo Steering Wheel to Mount on your Vintage VW Beetle.


Classic VW BuGs How to Remove your Vintage Beetle Headlight Bulb »

Classic VW BuGs How to Remove your Vintage Beetle Headlight Bulb

In this short video I show you how to remove the headlight bulb in a 1967 and later Beetle Bug.


Classic VW BuGs 5 Reasons Why You Should Own a Vintage Beetle »

Classic VW BuGs 5 Reasons Why You Should Own a Vintage Beetle

Hey Volks, here is a short video on why you would want to own a vintage Volkswagen Beetle. I lay out 5 basic reasons, in no particular order.


Classic VW BuGs Ordering the German Historical Birth Certificate for Vintage Volkswagen »

Classic VW BuGs Ordering the German Historical Birth Certificate for Vintage Volkswagen

Here is a short tip on “How to Get the VW German Birth Certificate.”