Category Parts

Back from Rusty’s and the Rear Retaining Strap

The Sea Blue Beetle is back from Rusty’s Autowerks, once again it looks new. It was there for a week, which was longer than I expected, but they had a larger job ahead of mine. In the meantime, I found… Continue Reading →

The 1966 9 Pin Disadvantage

A pretty advanced electronic marvel was introduced beginning in 1966. It was the 9 pin box that ran the turn signals, brakes, and emergency flasher. It may have been a step forward from a technology standpoint. However, there is a… Continue Reading →

The VW Parts Dilemma

There is a parts dilema, there is no doubt about that. Just ask any VW beetle owner where to get the best parts and you will get quite a few different answers. Of course, some owner equate best with “Best… Continue Reading →

That Nasty Wire Cover

I’m not sure anyone has a perfect surviving wire cover in their classic beetle. The originals were made out of a pressed fiberboard. It didn’t take too many years before they started to crack, crumble, and just generally fall apart…. Continue Reading →

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