Grizz's Red neck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside BILLYBOB
Well, after years of all sorts, including a 59 and 63 Beetle, Bay window panel camper and of course the 63 Transit van........ Bucket lists, being what they are sometimes stay just that. But, in spite...
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Our cheap T4 Auto-sleeper clubman GL
Been looking for a van to convert into a camper for the past 4 months after selling our last motorhome and this came up for sale cheap locally. Was looking at them a while ago but they were always a...
View Article'71 1300 bug
September 2019 - I had £1500 burning a hole in my pocket, a son turning 17 in December, and what should happen to pop up for sale around the corner from where I work? I ended up 'winning' it on ebay,...
View ArticleMeet ' Gerardo' the Red Velvet Vocho
After months of searching, emails, viewings, phone calls enquiring over countless beetles, I've finally took the plunge and purchased one. I've had quite a few aircooled VW's over the years but have...
View ArticleMy 1970 1300 (part 2)
Part 2... After a glitch with the matrix (probably too many posts) made the last 12 days posts disappear on my 1970 1300 i've started the second part. The first part was mostly the rebuild and repaint...
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T2 project Texas import
So a little about the bus. It’s a 72 import, from Germany to USA Texas then imported to the UK 11 years ago. It’s LHD has original 72 westfalia interior, original paint on the exterior along with...
View ArticleWTD Empi GT or coach steering wheel
I’m looking for preferably an original EMPI GT steering wheel or a EMPi coach steering wheel. Many thanks
View ArticleBangers and Cash Restorers - Fastback
See they did a 3 year build on a 72 fastback, stunning car when finished, threw crazy £££ at it. Worth a watch if you missed it on U + Yesterday channel.
View ArticleWheels n steering wheels
Set four mercedes monoblock 7x16,need painting £75 no PayPal no postage possible drop off.various steering wheels,grant, moutney, formula.have boss kits and horn pushes.set 4 NOS VW GT...
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Cool new Hotwheels cars
I was moaning about the rubbish Hotwheels cars that seem to be available at the moment, all generic stuff and nothing of proper cars, plus they seemed to be getting cheap and plasticy. Then I found...
View Articlefoot pedal
how to set up foot pedal especially brake pedal on 1973 bug can not get to line up with clutch pedal
View ArticleRebuild Carb - or jump into a new one?
Hello all. Thread starter is a bit misleading, since I have already had the original carb replaced with a Heritage Parts one that was relatively inexpensive. The garage (not necessarily a Beetle...
View ArticleRoof chopping a beetle!
Hi! I have been asked to build a 1990s inspired roof chopped beetle for a customer. I can't overstate how much I've been looking forward to this! I've have got very tired of welding up old jaguars and...
View ArticleFold away gas stove from early bay
Early bay fold away gas stove with fittings and gas bottle. Not tested or used. Removed from recently purchased van. Folds under passenger seat.
View ArticleProject Binky - in colour!
I'm off work at the moment (hernia op, all went OK, thanks for asking) and I stumbled across this gem on youtube. It's a firm called Bad Obsession Motorsports and they're putting all the running gear...
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Suns out, quarter lights open!
That's all really My beetle is running great, the 1600 single port pushes me along, keeping up with traffic. My happy place!
View Article1303 cutting out under load
Evening Volks, Long-time reader, first time poster. Please can anybody stop me from dousing my daughter’s pride and joy “Perky” in petrol and committing an insurance fraud ? It is a 1973 1303, and it...
View ArticleDrums and straight axle parts
Hi. I have a pair very low mileage 4 stud drums that have had the snout machined for fitment to early axle. 80 pound Plus a split bus straight axle kit. All parts except spring plates. Got... backing...
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1971 Type 3 Late Fastback
Bought this from jonny5f on here. This is my new rolling project, picked it up on Saturday 8th. Heres a few photos All the grime from the drive back from Cornwall Up at 5am saturday drive down to...
View ArticleInlet Manifold for 1200 Bug
Asking for a mate who possibly needs an inlet manifold for his 1970 1200 bug. Heritage seem to be out of stock. Anybody have a good or new one, or even know anywhere that has a new one in stock? Would...
View Article4 Speed T25 Gearbox - West Midlands
4 Speed Diesel T25 Gearbox - Either ACP or ACR code, I cant quite tell, but either way that looks to be a 4 speed diesel box. No bellhousing, which also ties in with what it must be - I know my...
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1.8 motor
Anybody happen to know what this engine come out of? Got a buggy from a person and they wasn't sure what it was out of. It says 1.8 on one side and Germany on the other.
View ArticleProject “Marmite”
So you’re either going to love it or hate it. Total bitza car. 63 floorpan (2 owner) and a pre 56 body I believe due to the ribbed doors. Ruined beyond restoration so I may as well just carry on with...
View ArticleRock & Bed
T2 early bay, Rock & Roll bed. Orange and cream. 3/4 width. With back box and table. Just removed from van includes all fittings. £100 or nearest offer.
View ArticleWindow scraper - cheaper alternative!
Did this on my car, dead cheap and readily available at any scrap years. Mini One door weather strip. needs trimming down and curving slightly. but £10 vs £120ish… worth looking into.
View ArticlePancake filter problems - oil bath
Quick question. I have a single carb'ed engine with very limited space for an air filter so I've always used cheapy pancake filters. I know an oil bath filter is better but they will not fit...
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Steve's resto blog - bugs/T25/polo/randoms
20200409_195952 by flat4fanatic, on Flickr 20190829_103123 by flat4fanatic, on Flickr... Steve's resto blog - bugs/T25/polo/randoms
View ArticleEarth body cable faulty ?
I removed cable on connecting to gearbox for some work . Cleaned up the area etc after the job . Now my indicators flashing fast ? Everything else works fine ? Any ideas please?
View ArticleHe's behind you!
MiniSol was in school today, in Media Studies (hardly a real subject, but that's a different thread) and they were discussing Dr Who. MiniSol was stood up arguing her point that David Tennant was the...
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My '59 Beetle Xmas Pressie Part II
So a recap of where I'd got too before reaching 500+ posts on my original thread. Where she began in a farmers field in Victoria, Oz. How she sits now in me driveway.
View ArticleT2 camper
Where is good places in newcastle upon tyne to get engine work done on my 1977 t2 camper
View ArticleKampa Touring Air LH drive-away awning VW T5 - Sale
Hello All, I have a Kampa Touring Air LH drive-away awning VW T5 availible. (I sold my van last year) Probably used it max 10 times for camping over the last 2 years. Great condition Comes with all the...
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