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Category: Type 3

Fall Colour Cruise – 2021

by kwbcadminAir Cooled, Bug, Community, Cruise, H2O, Is that a Chevelle?, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021Comments are Disabled

Thanks to all our club members and fellow VW enthusiasts for coming out and enjoying the wonderful Thanksgiving Day weather. We couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout. Hopefully we …

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2021 Picnic and Cruise

by kwbcadminAir Cooled, Bug, buggy, Community, Cruise, Picnic, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Uncategorized, VanagonPosted on August 14, 2021Comments are Disabled

We had a perfect day for a picnic and cruise.  Our day started at Westfield Heritage Village in Rockton Ontario where we gathered our cars for a cruise.  From there …

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The Toolbox – Hazet Toolboxes

by kwbcadminaftermarket, Air Cooled, Bug, Ghia, repair, tool, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021Comments are Disabled

By contributing author: Adam Powers This month, we are going to take a small jump into the world of the Hazet spare tire toolkit. There are many different variations made …

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Cutting Gaskets

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, Bug, buggy, engine, fuel, Ghia, Golf, H2O, MKI, MKII, MKIII, MKIV, MKVI, rail, repair, tool, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on January 19, 2020January 4, 2021Comments are Disabled

Have you ever been in the middle of a repair job and torn the gasket you needed to use? Weber carb gaskets are only available in a full kit, and …

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It’s starting to be a problem…

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, buggy, electrical, Ghia, repair, Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on August 4, 2019August 4, 2019Comments are Disabled

When I bought my bug, I expected some electrical issues.  I’ve had a few.  From issues with my headlights to some issues with basic grounds.  You can come to expect …

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DIY: Head Removal Tool

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, buggy, engine, rail, repair, tool, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4Posted on December 19, 2018Comments are Disabled

I’ve started a new project for my bug this winter.  I think I’ve committed to building a new engine.  It’s a costly project, and to save some money where I …

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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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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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