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Category: body

Tamiya Sand Scorcher – Part 4

by kwbcadminbody, Bug, Model, repair, Toy, Type 1Posted on August 22, 2020August 22, 2020Comments are Disabled

By contributing author: Adam Powers This month, we will do some light restoration work on the body and some of the plastics.

Taking their Bug for a spin – really!

by kwbcadminAir Cooled, body, repair, toolPosted on January 12, 2020November 13, 2020Comments are Disabled

The Kitchen family from Toronto made some progress yesterday on restoring their 1974 Super Beetle. 

Repair: Battery Service

by Hank BlommersAir Cooled, body, electrical, Ghia, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on September 14, 2018September 20, 2018Comments are Disabled

VW – 6 or 12 Volt Battery Compartment Maintenance In the ’66 beetle I own, the 6 volt battery sits on the metal floor pan under the rear seat, passenger …

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Repair: Tail Lights

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, electrical, Type 1, Type 181Posted on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018Comments are Disabled

I did this repair on my own car about a month ago, but I didn’t write this article until now because I didn’t think anyone else could benefit from my …

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Bugout 37 Results – July 8th 2018

by kwbcadminaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, Bug Out, engine, Ghia, H2O, interior, MKI, MKII, MKIII, MKIV, MKVI, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on July 10, 2018January 23, 2019Comments are Disabled

  If you were a visitor at Bug Out or a sponsor of Bug Out – thank you for supporting us.  We produce the event in association with the K-W …

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Repair: A gentleman does not motor around after dark

by Mark Brownbody, buggy, electrical, Ghia, rail, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4Posted on June 22, 2018Comments are Disabled

“A gentleman does not motor around after dark.’ I used to think that quote from Joseph Lucas was reserved for Lucas automotive electrics – but I nearly experienced it myself.  …

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Review: Antenna for your Bug

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, electrical, review, Type 1, Type 3, VanagonPosted on June 1, 2018May 31, 2018Comments are Disabled

I had the good fortune of finding a radio for my 1975 Bug during  a recent swap meet at John’s Bug Shop (a sponsor of our club).   It was a …

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Repair: Are you the keymaster?

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, body, repair, Type 1Posted on May 11, 2018May 15, 2018Comments are Disabled

  Locks on your VW bug are pretty simple to work on. On my 1975, the door locks didn’t match the ignition lock.  Since it was a used car, I …

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